Hoffmeier Family <<--

Jacob Hoffmeier

Generation 2 - First Immigrant

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Although not the oldest of his siblings, Jacob was the first of his immediate family to leave for America. His parents and a younger sister had died. His older brother John was married with a rapidly growing family. Perhaps the family farm was not large enough for both John and Jacob, Napoleon was history but there was discord between religions and political thought, or maybe he just had a desire for adventure and to settle in a new country. Whatever his reasons, he said goodbye to family and friends and headed for America.

1848 Mar 22

J. HOFFMEYER (30) of Switzerland, arrived in New Orleans aboard the ship London, sailing from Havre, France. Occupation listed as farmer. (pdf)

1850 Aug 8

Federal Census. Jacob Hofmeyer (35) in Mill Creek Township, Hamilton County, Ohio. He was a laborer, listed in the household of John Vogle (50), a dairyman.

1853 Mar 29

Jacob Hofmeier, age 35 from Switzerland, declared his intent to become a U.S. citizen in Cincinnati. (pdf)

1853 Aug 17

Jacob and Benedicta KOCH were married at St. Philomena Church, Cincinnati, Ohio

1854 Jun 25

Rosa Victoria born.

1856 Apr 7

Pauline born. Baptized on Apr 13 in St. Joseph's Church, St. Leon, Indiana. Benedicta's sister, Joanna Koch, was a sponsor at Pauline's baptism.

1858 Jan 6

Charles born. Baptized on Jan 9 in St. Joseph's Church, St. Leon.

1860 Mar 2

Mary Helen born. Sister M. Verena in convent of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Franklin County, Indiana.

1860 Jun 16

Federal Census. Jacob Hofmyer (45) in Kelso twp, Dearborn Co., Indiana. He was the head of a household which included Benedicta (30), and 4 children (Rosa, Paulina, Carl, and Mary). Also living with them was John Cook, age 65. I believe John Cook is Benedicta's father. Jacob was farming his own land valued at $2,100. (map)

1861 Mar 2

Benedicta died. She was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, St. Leon. A legible marker for her grave has not been found.

1863 Apr 28

Jacob and Margaret KERN were married at St. Joseph's Church, St. Leon

1864 Feb 9

Christina born. Baptized on Feb 12 in St. Joseph's Church, St. Leon.

1865 Feb 10

Jacob born. Baptized on Feb 14 in St. Joseph's Church, St. Leon.

1867 Jan 21

Maria Magdalene born. Baptized on Jan 22 in St. Joseph's Church, St. Leon.

1869 Feb 3

John born. He died 2 hours after birth. He was buried on Feb 3 in St. Joseph's Church parish cemetery.

1869 Dec 27

Caroline born. Baptized on Dec 28 in St. Joseph's Church, St. Leon.

1870 Jul 26

Federal Census. Jacob Hoffmeyer (53) in Kelso twp. He was the head of a household which included Margaret (26), and 8 children (Rosa, Paulina, Karl, Mary, Christina, Jacob, Magdalena, and Carolina). Jacob was farming his own land valued at $1,200. It was indicated that he was a U.S. citizen.

1871 Sep 29

Anthony born. Baptized on Oct 1 in St. Joseph's Church, St. Leon.

1874 Jan 5

Anna Josephine born. Baptized on Jan 7 in St. Martin's Church, Yorkville, Dearborn County.

1876 Aug 2

Margaret Regina born. Baptized on Aug 6 in St. Martin's Church.

1878 May 9

Josephine Otilia born. Baptized on May 13 in St. Martin's Church.

1878 May 28

Josephine died. She is buried in the Saint Martin Church Cemetery.

1880 Jun 12

Federal Census. Jacob Hoffmeyer (63) in York twp, Dearborn Co, Indiana. He was the head of a household which included Margaret (45), and 7 children (Christine, Jacob, Magdalene, Caroline, Antony, Anna, and Margaret). Jacob was farming.

1894 Oct 15

Jacob signed his Last Will and Testament. (pdf)

1896 May 25

Jacob, the father died. He is buried in the Saint Martin Church Cemetery, Yorkville, Dearborn County.

1900

Federal Census. Margaret, Jacob's widow, is living on the farm in York township. Her daughters Caroline and Margaret are living with her. Daughter Christina, married to Charles Kuebel, and son Jacob are living nearby. Both Charles Kuebel and Jacob are farming their own property. No occupation is listed for Christina or Margaret.

1909

Jacob's widow sold the farm. Son Jacob bought the part adjoining his farm and son-in-law Charles Kuebel bought the remaining part.

1915 Jan 14

Margaret, the mother died. She is buried in the Saint Martin Church Cemetery.

For more information, see the findagrave entries for this family starting with Jacob