John Hofman (1848–1915)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1915
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- Names in Stone
When was John Hofman born? 1848.
When did John Hofman die? 1915.
Life story
John Hofman (1848–1915) was born in 1848, and died in 1915, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 17 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 44 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 64 — The Titanic sank
Questions about John Hofman
When was John Hofman born?
John Hofman was born in 1848.
When did John Hofman die?
John Hofman died in 1915.
How old was John Hofman at the time of death?
John Hofman was about 67 years old.
Where is John Hofman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Hofman was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Hofman died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Hofman was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during John Hofman's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 17); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 44); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 55); the Titanic sank (1912, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Hofman?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1848
Death
1915
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