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19th century American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Herman H. Hoffman (April 1, 1844 – August 12, 1931) was a German American immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Portage County.
Herman H. Hoffman | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Portage district | |
In office January 1895 – January 1897 | |
Preceded by | Charles Couch |
Succeeded by | Patrick H. Cashin (1st dist.) Peter N. Peterson (2nd dist.) |
Personal details | |
Born | Görlitz, Province of Silesia, Prussia | April 1, 1844
Died | August 12, 1931 87) Amherst, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery, Amherst, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Margaretha M. Hoffman
(m. 1867; died 1931) |
Children |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1864–1865 |
Rank | Corporal, USV |
Unit | 7th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Hoffman was born on April 1, 1844, in Görlitz, Prussia. During the American Civil War, he served with the 7th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. On August 12, 1931, Hoffman died in Amherst, Wisconsin. A resolution was read by the Assembly in his honor following his death.[1]
Hoffman was a member of the Assembly during the 1895 session.[2] Additionally, he was Supervisor and Chairman (similar to Mayor) of Amherst (town), Wisconsin and Village Supervisor and President (also similar to Mayor) of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.
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