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Note: *Notes from Census Data: 1900 census. Pleasant Valley, Carroll Co., Iowa, listed Joseph and Mary Hoffman and 8 children. They lived two farms away from Edward and Lizzie Greteman and family.
*Notes from the book, "St. Mary's - Willey 1882 - 1982": Joseph Hoffman Sr. Family: Joseph was the son of Lorenz and Mary Hoffman. Lorenz was born Nov. 29, 1816. He moved from New York to Winneshiek Co., and later to Carroll Co., IA. Lorenz's wife, Mary Lepreall, was born in France in 1821, and came to this country when she was eleven years old. They were the parents of six children. Mary died June 28, 1898, and Lorenz passed away Feb. 12, 1883. Both are buried in Willey. Joseph was born Aug. 10, 1859 in New York. He was married to Mary Greteman, daughter of Edward and Mary (Cluster) Greteman, on Feb. 21, 1887 in Willey. They lived on the farm southwest of Willey 42 years, when they retired in Willey in 1929. He served as mayor of Willey for eight years. They celebrated their golden wedding on Feb. 21, 1937. Mary died Sep. 23, 1938 and Joseph's death occurred Oct. 15, 1939. Their family includes: Sophia (Mrs. Kennebeck Sr.), Ann (Mrs. John Kraus), Marie (Mrs. Louis Hugeback), Hilda (Mrs. John Wurzer), Ernest, Elizabeth (Mrs. Albert Stangl), George, Leo, Joseph Jr., Clara (Mrs. George Stangl), John, and Frances (Mrs. Michael Sibenaller).
*Note: Joseph Hoffman Obituary, Oct. 1939. Joseph Hoffman, Mayor of Willey, Buried Wednesday. 80 Year Old Retired Farmer Died Sunday. Joseph Hoffman, mayor of Willey, died at his home in Willey at 5:30 Sunday morning. Mr. Hoffman, who was eighty years old, had been in failing health for the last six weeks, but had been bedfast for only four days. He died well fortified with the last sacraments of Catholic Church. Funeral services, under the direction of the Gregory Funeral Home, were conducted at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Mary's Church in Willey and were largely attended. The requiem mass was read by the pastor, the Rev. H. J. Dries. Burial was in the parish cemetery, with six grandsons serving as pallbearers. They were Alvin Hoffman, Ed Sibernaller, Leon Wurzer, Bennis Wurzer, Linus Kennebeck and Norman Stangl. Mr. Hoffman was one of the first settlers of Pleasant Valley Township. He was born Aug. 10, 1859 at Buffalo, N. Y., a son of Lawrence and Mary Hoffman. He was about four years old when his parents brought their family to St. Lucas, Iowa, where they lived for about seven years. When he was eleven years old they moved to a farm about one and one-quarter miles northeast of Willey. Mr. Hoffman attended the rural school and also went to Roselle for instructions. Feb. 21 1887, he was married to Miss Mary Greteman, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Greteman. The ceremony took place at St. Mary's Church in Willey, with the Rev. Father Hoffman officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman made their home on their farm southwest of Willey for Forty-four years. In 1929 they retired to live in Willey, occupying their new home which had then just been completed. Mr. Hoffman had lived there since that time. His wife died Sept. 23, 1938. Feb. 21 1937, surrounded by their children and grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Surviving Mr. Hoffman are twelve children: John E. Hoffman, Dedham; Mrs. John Kraus (Anna), Willey; Mrs. Joseph Kennebeck (Sophie) and Mrs. Mike Sibenaller (Frances), Carroll; Mrs. George Stangl (Clara), Dedham; Leo Hoffman and Joe A. Hoffman, Carroll, Mrs. Albert Stangl (Elizabeth), Neola; Mr. John Wurzer (Hilda), Carroll; Mr. Louis Hugeback (Marie), Maple River; George Hoffman, Willey and Ernest Hoffman, Carroll, and 63 grandchildren. He also leaves on brother, John Hoffman, of Foss, Oklahoma. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Hoffman took a leading part in church and community affairs. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Rosary Society of the parish. Mr. Hoffman had been mayor of Willey for the last eight years. He had also been a rural school director for several years.
Notes from David Reineke, 15 Feb 04; david_reineke at admin.state.ak.us: I translated the following biography from Der Carroll Demokrat, a German-language newspaper published in Carroll, Iowa, between about 1874 and 1920. It was originally published in a special 25th Anniversary Edition of the paper on Friday, 20 September 1899. I have not changed the place or name spellings, but I have added notes at the end. It reads as follows: Joseph Hoffmann-This gentleman was born near Buffalo, New York, on 10 August 1859. When he was 4 years old he moved with his parents to Winneshiek County, Iowa, where young Joseph attended parochial school and afterwards became a farmer, helping his father on his parents' farm. In 1874 he moved with his parents to Pleasant Valley Township, Carroll County, Iowa, where his parents purchased a farm. Mr. Joseph Hoffmann worked for his parents until he was 22, at which time he found employment on various other farms. In 1884 he purchased 80 acres in the same township which he worked on his own. On 21 February 1887 he married Miss Maria Gretemann, a virtuous young lady who was born in Winneshiek County, Iowa, on 30 September 1869. Later, Mr. Hoffmann increased his real estate by about 40 acres, and again by about 80 acres, so that today he possesses a farm of 200 acres which, by virtue of its location and the condition of its soil, can be counted among the best in the township. Mr. Hoffmann and his wife are known in the entire township and enjoy an excellent reputation. He was also elected Township Assessor and still holds this office today. Seven children were the fruit of this happy marriage, and their names are: Johann, Anna, Sophia, Franziska, Clara, Leo, and Joseph. Notes: The article spells the names Hoffmann and Gretemann with with a double "n" at the end. I think the families today both spell the names with one "n" at the end.
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1880 United States Federal Census about Joseph Hoffman Name: Joseph Hoffman Home in 1880: Pleasant Valley, Carroll, Iowa Age: 19 Estimated birth year: abt 1861 Birthplace: New York Relation to Head of Household: Son Father's Name: Lorence Father's birthplace: NY. Mother's Name: Mary Mother's birthplace: Fran. Neighbors: View others on page Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male
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1930 United States Federal Census about Joseph Hoffman Name: Joseph Hoffman Home in 1930: Pleasant Valley, Carroll, Iowa View Map Age: 70 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: New York Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Mary Race: White Household Members: Name Age Joseph Hoffman 70 Mary Hoffman 60
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Joseph Hoffman, son of Lorenz Hoffman and Anna Maria Lepreall. Joseph was born on 30 Sep 1859 in Lancaster, New York and died on 15 Oct 1939 in Willey at age 80.
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1900 United States Federal Census about Joseph Hoffman Name: Joseph Hoffman Home in 1900: Pleasant Valley, Carroll, Iowa Age: 39 Birth Date: Aug 1860 Birthplace: New York Race: White Gender: Male Relationship to Head of House: Head Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Birthplace: Germany Spouse's name: Mary Hoffman Marriage Year: 1887 Marital Status: Married Years Married: 13 Occupation: View on Image Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Joseph Hoffman 39 Mary Hoffman 30 John Hoffman 12 Annie Hoffman 11 Sophia Hoffman 9 Frances Hoffman 7 Clara Hoffman 5 Leo Hoffman 3 Joseph Hoffman 2 Lizzie Hoffman 4/12 Barney Shulte 18
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Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 about Joseph Hoffman Name: Joseph Hoffman Birth Year: abt 1860 Birth Place: New York Gender: Male Race: White Marital Status: Married Census Date: 1 Jan 1925 Residence State: Iowa Residence County: Carroll Locality: Pleasant Valley Relation to Head: Head Mother: Mary Lapral Mother's Birthplace: Germany Father: Lawrence Hoffman Father's Birthplace: Germany Marriage Place: New York Spouse Name: Mary Hoffman Roll: IA1925_1638 Line: 15 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Joseph Hoffman 65 Mary Hoffman 55 Joseph Hoffman 27 George Hoffman 18 Ernest Hoffman 14 Edward J Simon 22
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The Carroll Times, Carroll, Iowa, Wednesday, February 23, 1927
Celebrate Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffman observed their fortieth wedding anniversary Tuesday with a high mass at 8 o'clock at St. Mary's church, Wiley, Ia. The entire day was spent in merry making at the Hoffman home all the children being home to do honor to the event. The children and their families present were Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman of Dedham; Mr. and Mrs. John Kraus of Carroll; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kennebeck of Carroll; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Siebenaller of Roselle; Mr. and Mrs. George Stangl of Dedham; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoffman of Carroll; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffman of Carroll; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stangl of Dedham; Mr. and Mrs. John Wurzer of Willey; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hugebach of Arcadia George and Earnest Hoffman, a ionic. As a surprise to their parents the 12 children arranged to have "Silver Threads Among the Gold," sung by Lueda Minnick from the Henry Field broadcasting station Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. They also presented them with a much appreciated gift. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman are among the highly respected residents of the Willey vicinity and have reared an excellent family, who are a credit to any community. The joyous event was enjoyed not only by the parents and children but by many relatives.
Carroll Daily Herald, Carroll, Iowa Wednesday, August 12, 1936
Surprised On 77th Birthday A group of relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffman Monday evening to surprise Mr. Hoffman on his 77th birthday anniversary. A social evening, with various games, was enjoyed and a two-course lunch, which had been brought by the guests, was served. A birthday cake, made by Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman's daughter, Mrs. Mike Sibenaller, decorated the table. The guest list of approximately 70 included: Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Stangl and family of Dedham; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoffman of Templeton; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kennebeck and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hoffman and family of Carroll; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sibenaller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hoffman and sons of Roselle; Mr. and Mrs. John Wurzer and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Kraus, Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffman and family of Willey; Mr. and Mrs. Louie Hugebach of Maple River; Mrs. Al Stangl and children of Woodward.
Carroll Daily Herald, Carroll, Iowa Monday, February 22, 1937
Relatives And Friends Join Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Hoffman Of Willey-In Celebrating Golden Wedding Half Century Of Wedded Life Completed By Well-Known Couple
Willey (Special)-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffman, sr., celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday. A high mass was read at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman, preceded by five flower girls and four boys, all grandchildren, carrying flowers, marched to the sanctuary to the strains of a march played by Sister M. Madonna. A small gold corsage was worn by both Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman. After the mass a reception was held at the Joseph Hoffman home for immediate relatives. A large four-tiered cake decorated in gold and white, was the centerpiece of the table. Gold nut cups formed like roses and gold flowers carried out the jubilee colors.
GOLD AND WHITE The rooms were decorated in gold, and white streamers and gold tinsel. Servers in the dining room were granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman. Joseph Hoffman and Mary Greteman Hoffman were married Feb. 21, 188 7 at St. Mary's church in Willey by Rev. Father Hoffman. For 42 years the couple lived on a farm southwest of Willey. In 1929 they built a home in Willey and have resided there for the past eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman are the parents of 12 children, all living. With the exception of Joseph of Schleswig, whose family is quarantined, all were present to celebrate with their parents. They are: John of Dedham, Mrs. John Kraus, jr., (Anna) of Willey, Mrs. Joseph Kennebeck (Sophia) of Carroll, Mrs. Mike Siebenaler (Frances) of Roselle, Mrs. George Stangl (Clara) of Dedham, Leo of Templeton, Joseph of Schleswig, Mrs. Al Stangl (Elizabeth) of Woodward, Mrs. Mrs. John Wurzer (Hilda) of Willey, Mrs. Louie Hugeback (Marie) of Maple River, George of Willey and Ernest of Roselle. There are 56 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman have always taken great interest in all parish and community activities. Mr. Hoffman was rural school director for several years and mayor of Willey for the past six years.
FLOWER GIRLS and Bonnie Mae Hoffman of Schleswig. The boys were: Mervln Stangl of Woodward, Millard Stangl of Dedham, Duane Hoffman of Roselle and Leon Hoffman of Willey, Leon and Denis Wurzer of Willey, Gregor Siebenaler of Roselle and Alfred Hoffman of Dedham were the mass servers. Other relatives present were: Mrs. Frances Hoffman, John Hoffman and children, Cyril and Harriet all of Wilmont, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. John Hansman, sr., of Carroll, Rev. Lawrence Greteman of Breda and Miss Leonllla Greteman of Carroll.
Carroll Daily Herald, Carroll, Iowa Friday, September 17, 1937
Joseph Hoffman Joseph Hoffman was born August 10, 1859 at Lancaster, New York. He came to Carroll county in 1873 from Winneshiek county. Mr. Hoffman came to Iowa in 1865. On Feb 21, 1887 at Willey, Mr. Hoffman took Mary Greteman as his bride. Twelve children were born to them, all of whom are living. They are: John E., Dedham; Mrs. John Kraus, (Anna), Willey; Mrs. Joe Kennebeck (Sophia), Carroll; Mrs. Mike Siebenaller (Frances) Roselle; Mrs. George Stangl (Clara), Dedham; Leo, Maple River; Joseph, Vail; Mrs. Albert Stangl, (Elizabeth), Neola; Mrs. Louis Hugebach (Marie) Maple River; George, Willey, Earnest, Roselle. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman are living on their farm near Willey. Mr. Hoffman is a member of St. Mary's Catholic church; he is of French and German parentage.
Carroll Daily Herald, Carroll, Iowa Thursday, February 25, 1932
The children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffman surprised them Sunday evening on their forty-fifth wedding anniversary. The children, with their respective families present, were, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hoffman of Dedham, Mr. and Mrs. John Kraus of Willey, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kennebeck of Carroll, Mr. andMrs. Mike Siebenaller of Roselle, Mr. and Mrs. George Stangl of Dedham, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoffman of Roselle, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffman of Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Al Stangl of Dedham, Mr. and Mrs. John Wurzer of Willey, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hugeback of Arcadia, Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffman of Willey and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hoffman of Carroll.
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Carroll Daily Herald Carroll, Iowa Monday, October 16, 1939 - Page 1
Joseph Hoffman, Mayor of Willey, Dies There Sunday 80 Year Old Retired Farmer Had Been Ill Six Weeks Joseph Hoffman, mayor of Willey, died at his home in Willey at 5:30 Sunday morning. Mr. Hoffman, who was eighty years old, had been in failing health for the last six weeks, but had been bedfast for only four days. He died will fortified with the last sacraments of the Catholic Church.
The body is resting at the family home in Willey, having been taken there from the Gregory Funeral Home Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Church in Willey at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, with the Rev. H. J. Dries offering the requiem mass. Burial will be in the family lot in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Hoffman was one of the first settlers of Pleasant Valley Township. He was born Aug 10, 1859, at Buffalo, N.Y., a son of Lawrence and Mary Hoffman. He was about four years old when his parents brought their family to St. Lucas, Iowa, where they lived for about seven years. When he was eleven years old they moved to a farm about one and one-quarter miles northeast of Willey.
Mr. Hoffman attended the rural school and also went to Roselle for instructions.
Feb 21, 1887, he was married to Miss Mary Greteman, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Greteman. The ceremony took place at St. Mary's Church in Willey, with the Rev. Father Hoffman officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman made their home on their farm southwest of Willey for forty-four years. In 1929 they retired to live in Willey, occupying their new home which had then just been completed. Mr. Hoffman had lived there since that time. His wife died Sept. 23, 1938.
Feb 21, 1937, surrounded by their children and grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Surviving Mr. Hoffman are twelve children: John E. Hoffman, Dedham; Mrs. John Kraus (Anna), Willey; Mrs. Joseph Kennebeck (Sophie) and Mrs. Mike Sibenaller (Frances), Carroll; Mrs. George Stangl (Clara), Dedham; Leo Hoffman and Joe A. Hoffman, Carroll; Mrs. Albert Stangl (Elizabeth), Neola; Mrs. John Wurzer (Hilda), Carroll; Mrs. Louis Hugeback, (Marie), Maple River; George Hoffman, Willey, and Ernest Hoffman, Carroll, and 63 grandchildren.
He also leaves one brother, John Hoffman, of Foss, Okla. Two sisters and two brothers preceeded him in death.
Mr. Hoffman took a leading part in church and community affairs. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Rosary Society of the parish.
Mr. Hoffman had been mayor of Willey for the last eight years. He had also been a rural school director for several years.
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Joseph L. Hoffmann mentioned in the record of Joseph L. Hoffmann and Mary Gretemann Name: Joseph L. Hoffmann Spouse's Name: Mary Gretemann Event Date: 21 Feb 1887 Event Place: Pleasant Valley, Carroll, Ia Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M72600-1 , System Origin: Iowa-VR , GS Film number: 1035016 , Reference ID: 2:3KQKKHW
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Joseph L. Hoffman Birth: Sep. 30, 1859 Buffalo Erie County New York, USA Death: Oct. 15, 1939 Willey Carroll County Iowa, USA
Wife: Mary E. Married Feb. 21, 1887 and had 12 children.
Family links: Parents: Lawrence Hoffman (1816 - 1883) Anna M LaParl Hoffman (1821 - 1898)
Spouse: Mary E Hoffman (1869 - 1938)*
Children: Hilda Frances Wurzer (1902 - 1993)*
Siblings: Lawrence J. Hoffman (1853 - 1919)* Kathryn Hoffmann Backer (1855 - 1884)* Joseph L. Hoffman (1859 - 1939) John Henry Hoffman (1861 - 1940)*
Burial: Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery Willey Carroll County Iowa, USA
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Joseph L Hoffman in the Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1937 Name: Joseph L Hoffman Birth Year: abt 1861 Gender: Male Marriage Age: 26 Marriage Date: 21 Feb 1887 Marriage Place: Carroll, Iowa, USA Father: Lawrence Hoffman Mother: Mary Lepprel Spouse: Mary Gretesman
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