Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Johannes K. "John" Hoffman[1]

Male 1861 - 1935  (74 years)


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  • Name Johannes K. "John" Hoffman 
    Born 30 Jan 1861  North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122074831 
    Name John K. Hoffman 
    Occupation 1892  South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Farmer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-460492 
    Died 8 Jun 1935  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I460492  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2025 

    Father Engelhardt Hoffman,   b. 20 Apr 1834, Burgholz, , Hessen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 May 1926, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Mother Barbara Kaufman,   b. 15 Aug 1831, Kamlach, Bavaria, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Aug 1915, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 21 Sep 1859  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F20021  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine Zoeller,   b. 5 Nov 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Dec 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Married 1 Mar 1892  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Last Modified 13 May 2025 
    Family ID F287553  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • JOHN K. HOFFMAN
      By Record Correspondent.

      PHILLIPSBURG, June 8. - John K. Hoffman passed away this morning at the home of Elmer Heldman with whom he had lived in recent years.

      The deceased was 74 years old. His death was due to rheumatism. The late Mr. Hoffman was predeceased by his wife and was the last member of his family.

      The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon with a service at the home of Mr. Heldman at two o'clock. Interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery at Phillipsburg.

      Kitchener Daily Record Jun 8 1935 pg 15

      _________________

      John K. Hoffman

      The death of Mr. John K. Hoffman took place at the home of Mr. Elmer Heldman in Philipsburg .last Saturday, June 8th, at the age of 74 years. He had been ill for some time suffering with rheumatism. The deceased was a son of the late Engelhardt Hoffman and was born near Wilmot Centre. He sipent the greater part of his life on a farm in 'North Easthope and later lived at Lisbon. His wife predeceased him some years ago and in recent years he made his home with Mr. Heldman. The deceased was an adherent of the Lutheran faith. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon with service at the home of Mr. Heldman followed by interment in the Philipsburg Lutheran Cemetery.

      New Hamburg Independent 14 Jun 1935

  • Sources 
    1. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012090-92.
      Johannes K. Hoffman, 31, occ. Farmer, b. North Easthope, res. South Easthope, son of Engelhardt Hoffman and Barbara Kaufmann, Married Catherina Wellington, 41, Widow, b. Waterloo Twp., res. North Easthope, daughter of Valentine Zoller and Kungunda Reiber, Witn: Heinrich Lotz and Barbara Lotz Both of North Easthope, 1 March 1892 at Wilmot

    2. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Engelhard Hoffman Birth Place: Burgholz Kur Hessia, Residence: North Easthope Township Age: 25 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1834 Father Name: John Mother Name: Ann Mary Debora Spouse Name: Barbara Kaufman Spouse's Age: 22 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837 Spouse Birth Place: Kamlach,Bavaria Spouse residence: North Easthope Township Spouse Father Name: John Spouse Mother Name: Margaret Steinern Marriage Date: 21 Sep 1859 Marriage County: Waterloo

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 30 Jan 1861 - North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1892 - South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Mar 1892 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Jun 1935 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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