Clara Amanda Hoffman

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• Name: Clara Amanda Hertzberger
• Name: Clara Amanda Seip
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-228854
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 46 Sharon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian Science
• Occupation: 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Household Duties

Clara — Albert Hertzberger. Albert was born Jun 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died 1924; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Russell Hertzberger
2. Lola Clara Hertzberger was born 26 Mar 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1991; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Russel Hertzberger was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Stewart Hertzberger was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Clara married Jacob Henry Seip 5 May 1925, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Jacob Seip and Veronica "Frances" Seip) was born 3 May 1878, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232319781
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-246166
• Residence: 1873, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Conrad was reportedly born in Breitenbach am Herzberg, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen, Germany, documentation needed.

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HOFFMAN

At the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sachs, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 1944. Conrad Hoffman, beloved husband of the late Ann Elizabeth Robitsch, in his 96th year. Resting at the Stager-Pass Ltd., funeral home from where the funeral will be held on Wedneaday, Sept. 20th, at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in the Preston cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 18 Sep 1944 pg 13

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Conrad Hoffmans Oldest Waterloo, Preston Residents

Conrad Hoffman of Waterloo and Conrad Hoffman of Preston are the oldest residents of their respective municipalities.

This fact came to light today Mr. Hoffman of Preston yesterday celebrated his 95th birthday. Mr. Hoffman of Waterloo, three years his senior, observed his 98th birth day on Wednesday

The two are no relation and as far as can be learned have never met

Mr. Hoffman of Waterlon lives with his daughters. Mrs. Truman Snyder and Mim Laura Hoffman, 125 William St.

Mr. Hoffman of Preston lives with his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Bachs, Dover St

Mr. Hoffman of Waterloo spent his first birthday in bed Wednesday. Mr. Hoffman of Preston has been confined to bed for a few years.

Preston's Conrad Hoffman operated a farm near Amulree, Waterloo County, until returning to Preston 21 years ago. He has lived in Preston since that time.

His wife predeceased him Sept. 20, 1941. They had enjoyed 68 years of married life.

Eight of ten children are living. They are Mrs. Sachs. Mrs. Harry Graham, Philip and Charles Hoffman, all of Preston, George of North Easthope, Arthur of Detroit, Mrs. Jacob Seip of Kitchener and Mrs. E. Knowlton of Hamilton.

Waterloo's Mr. Hoffman has lived in Waterloo for 78 years. His wife died 20 years ago. Married in 1872, they had enjoyed 52 years of wedded life.

The Kitchener Record Sat, Sep 09, 1944 Page 2

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Conrad Hoffman Dies at Preston
By Record Correspondent

PRESTON. Sept. 18. Conrad Hoffman, believed to be Preston's oldest citizen, died at 3:45 Sunday afternoon at the home of his son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sachs, Dover St., Preston.

In his 90th year, the deceased had been critically ill since Wednesday of last week and had been ailing for the past two years.

Born in Germany, the late Mr. Hoffman came to this country at the age of seven, and before coming to Preston lived in Amulree, Perth County, where he worked as a car- penter. He had lived retired in Preston for the past 24 years, making his home with his son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sachs, for the past year and a half.

His wife, Ann Elizabeth Robitch. died in September, 1941. The late Mr. Hoffman, who observed his 95th birthday this month, was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Preston.

Surviving are four daugters, Mrs. Harry Graham and Mrs. Oscar Sachs, Preston; Mrs. Jacob Seip. Waterloo, and Mrs. Evan Knowlton. Hamilton; four sons, Philip of Preston, George of North Easthope, Arthur of Detroit and Carl of Blair. A daughter, Mrs. William Bennington, of Detroit, died in 1930, and a son, Henry of New Hamburg. died three years ago. Fifteen grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren also survive.

The late Mr. Hoffman is resting at the Stager-Pass Ltd., Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2:30. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.

Mon, Sep 18, 1944 ·Page 14

Conrad married Anna Elisabeth "Lizzie" Robitzsch 25 Mar 1873, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Charles Robitzsch and Barbara Berst) was born 20 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1941, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Elisabeth "Lizzie" Hoffman
• Name: Jane Elizabeth Robitzsch
• Name: Johanna Elizabeth "Lizzie" Robitzsch
• Name: Lizzie Robitzsch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-246167
• Residence: 1873, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1941, 144 Dover St. N., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98431

Heinrich — Sophia Hentzel. Sophia was born 2 Aug 1822, Breitenbach, , Hessen, Germany; died 16 Feb 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sophia Hoffman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98430
• Immigration: 1858

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-2770

Charles — Barbara Berst. Barbara was born CA 1820; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Robitzsch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42614