Tombstone Tuesday - Hoffecker Family

I located the Hoffecker family while I was visiting the Forest Cemetery in Middletown, Delaware. Once again this is what I refer to as a quick pull. I gather the information of the tombstones and then pull what I can while researching from my computer at home.   

                                  JAMES R. HOFFECKER       MARY ADALAIDE

                                       AUGUST 19. 1837                     Wife of

                                    FEBRUARY 16. 1915           James R. Hoffecker

                                                                                Born Mar. 6^th  1841

                                                                                Died Aug.  1^st  1874

                                                MARY P.                          ELIZA T.

                                          DAUGHTER OF                DAUGHTER OF

                                     JAMES R. & MARY A.     JAMES R & MARY A.

                                            HOFFECKER                   HOFFECKER

                                     BORN DEC. 20^TH 1862.    BORN AUG. 16TH 1864     

                                      DIED FEB. 25^TH 1881.        DIED AUG 8TH 1890          

               

[1]1850 United States Federal Census in St. Georges Hundred of New Castle County in the state of Delaware.  Henry D Hoffecker, head of household, male, white, d.o.b. abt. 1808 in Delaware 42 years of age at the time of the census.  Occupation listed as farmer with the value of real estate owned at 10,700. Mary H Hoffecker is listed as wife, female, white, d.o.b. abt. 1813 in Delaware 37 years of age at the time of the census. Mary E Hoffecker is listed as daughter, white, female, white, d.o.b. abt. 1835 in Delaware she was 15 years of age at the time of the census.  James R Hoffecker is listed as son, male, white, d.o.b. abt. 1837 in Delaware, he was 13 years of ae at the time of the census.  Also listed in the house, William Beel, male, black, d.o.b. abt. 1814 in Delaware, he was 36 years of age at the time of the census.  Arvis Gray, male, black, d.o.b. abt. 1817 in Delaware, he was 33 years of age at the time of the census.  Adam Harris, male, black, d.o.b. abt. 1837 in Delaware, he was 13 years of age at the time of the census.

[2]1860 United States Federal Census in St. Georges Hundred of New Castle County in the state of Delaware.  James R Hoffecker, head of household, male, white, d.o.b. abt. 1838 in Delaware, 22 years of age at the time of the census.  Margarett Knight, female, white, d.o.b. abt 1830 in Delaware, 30 years of age at the time of census. Mary C Knight, female, white, d.o.b. abt. 1852 in Delaware, 8 years of age at the time of the census. Steven Brister, male, black, d.o.b. abt. 1832 in Delaware, 28 years of age at the time of the census.  Wm Dale, male, black, d.o.b. abt. 1845 in Delaware, 15 years of age at the time of the census.  Hary Brister, male, black, d.o.b. abt. 1850 in Delaware, 10 years of age at the time of the census.

[3]1870 United States Federal Census in St. Georges Hundred of New Castle County in the state of Delaware. James R Hoffecker, head of house hold, male, white, d.o.b. abt. 1838 in Delaware, 32 years of age at the time of the census. His occupation is listed as farmer with value of personal estate at 4500. Mary A Hoffecker, wife, female, white, d.o.b. abt. 1842 in Delaware, 28 years of age at the time of the census. Her occupation is listed as keeping house. Mary P Hoffecker, daughter, female, white, d.o.b. abt.  1862 in Delaware, 8 years of age at the time of the census. Her occupation is listed as at home.  Eliza T Hoffecker, daughter, female, white, d.o.b. abt. 1864 in Delaware, 6 years of age at the time of the census. Her occupation is listed as at home. Clara A Hoffecker, daughter, female, white, d.o.b. abt.  1865 in Delaware, 5 years of age at time of the census. Her occupation is listed as at home. Anna A Hoffecker, daughter, female, white, d.o.b. abt. 1867 in Delaware, 3 years of age at time of the census.  Her occupation is listed as at home.  John J Hoffecker, son, male, white, d.o.b. abt. 1869 in Delaware, 1 year of age at time of the census. His occupation is listed as at home.  Also listed Levina Chambers, female, black, d.o.b. abt. 1848 in Maryland, 22 years of age at time of the census.  Her occupation is listed as Domestic Servant and she couldn’t read or write. Jas Williams, male, black, d.o.b. abt. 1832 in Maryland, 38 years of age at time of census. His occupation is listed as farm laborer and he couldn’t read or write. Wm H Sadler, male, black, d.o.b. abt. 1854 in Delaware, he is 16 years of age at the time of the census. His occupation is listed as farm laborer and he couldn’t read or write.  

[4]1880 United States Federal Census in Saint Georges of New Castle county in the state of Delaware. James R. Hofecker is listed as head of house hold, widower, male, white, d.o.b. abt. 1838 in Delaware, both of his parents were born in Delaware. His occupation is listed as Farmer-Gentleman, he is 42 years of age at the time of the census.  Mary P. Hofecker, daughter, single, female, white, d.o.b. abt. 1863 in Delaware, both of her parents were born in Delaware. Her occupation is listed as housekeeper, she is 17 years of age at the time of the census. Lida T. Hofecker, daughter, single, female, white, d.o.b. abt. 1865 in Delaware, both of her parents were born in Delaware. Her occupation is listed as at school, she is 15 years of age at the time of this census.  C. Burly Hofecker, daughter, single, female, white, d.o.b. abt.1866 in Delaware. Her occupation is listed at school, she was 14 years of age at the time of this census.  Anna Hofecker, daughter, single, female, white, d.o.b. abt. 1868 in Delaware. Her occupation listed at school, she was 12 years of age at the time of this census.  John J Hofecker, son, single, male, d.o.b. abt. 1869 in Delaware. His occupation listed at school, he was 11 years of age at the time of this census. Also listed Louisan Wolford, servant, male, black d.o.b. abt. 1860 in Delaware. His occupation is listed as domestic, he is 20 years of age at the time of this census.  Jacob Wisher, servant, male, malato, d.o.b. abt. 1850 in Delaware. His occupation is listed farm hand, he is 30 years of age at the time of this census.  Wm H Tillen, male, black, d.o.b. 1854 in Maryland.   

[5]Delaware Marriage Records 1806-1933 list James Roberts Hoffecker  male, age 54, d.o.b. abt. 1837 shows his father as Henry D and mother Mary H, marriage date 24 Dec 1891. Spouse listed Caroline Robinson Burnham, female, age 47 shows her father as James H and mother Elizabeth A.

[6]1900 United States Federal Census New Castle county in the town of Middletown the state of Delaware. James Hoffecker is listed as head of household, male, married, white, d.o.b. abt. Aug 1837 in Delaware, both parents born in Delaware.  He was 62 years of age at the time of this census, married for 8 years. It shows that he can read, write, speak English and owns his home. Caroline Hoffecker is listed as wife, female, married, white, d.o.b. abt. Sep 1844 in Delaware, both parents born in Delaware. She was 55 years of age at the time of this census, married for 8 years. It shows that she could read, write and speak English.

[7]1910 United States Federal Census in the town of Middletown in New Castle County state of Delaware. James R Hoffecker is listed as head of household, male, married, white, d.o.b. abt. 1838 in Delaware, both parents born in Delaware.  He was 72 years of age at the time of this census, married twice. Caroline R Hoffecker is listed as wife, female, married, white, d.o.b. abt. 1844 in Delaware, both parents born in Delaware. She was 66 years if age at the time of this census. Clara A Hoffecker is listed as daughter, female, divorced, white, d.o.b. abt. 1866 born in Delaware, both parents born in Delaware. She was 44 years of age at the time of this census. John J Hoffecker, grandson, male, single, male, d.o.b. abt. 1895 in Delaware, both parents born in Delaware. He was 15 years of age at the time of this census.  Also listed on this census is Mary Price listed as boarder, female, single, white, d.o.b. abt. 1861 in Maryland, both parents born in Delaware. She was 49 years of age at the time of this census.

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[1] 1850 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 14 July 2015) Provo,UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C.

[2] 1860 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 14 July 2015) Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d

[3] 1870 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 14 July 2015) Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. 1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.

[4] 1880 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 14 July 2015) Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.

[5] Ancestry.com. Delaware Marriage Records, 1806-1933 (http://www.ancestry.com; accessed 14 July 2015) Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Delaware. Delaware Vital Records. Microfilm. Delaware Public Archives, Dover.

[6] 1900 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 14 July 2015) Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. 

[7] 1910 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 14 July 2015) Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Thanksgiving from Mount Vernon to Vermont

Yesterday I shared some articles of prisoners that celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and the extent that some take to spend time with family. These articles today were also found on the genealogybank.com website. What’s so nice about articles like these, they list many of the families who celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday and those who attended.  

Bellingham Herald from Bellingham, WA

November 29, 1917

SKAGIT PEOPLE ENJOY TURKEY DINNERS

Hoover Menu Combined With Celebration of

Thanksgiving Day – Many Family Reunion Parties at Mount Vernon. 

(Special to The Herald)

MOUNT VERNON, Nov. 29 – Wile adhering strictly to a “Hoover” menu, dinners in celebration of Thanksgiving in Mount Vernon will be as numerous today as on this day a year ago. Family reunion house parties are also enjoying annual turkey festival is every portion of the city.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K Chambers will be hosts of a 2 o’clock Thanksgiving dinner at which the following will be guests: Mrs. M. S. Frizelle and her sister, Mrs. C. H. Mason, of Leathenworth, Wash; Mr. and Mrs. John Meehan and the Chambers children. Plates will be laid for sixteen at a dinner given today by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shrauger, in their home on South Third street.

Another Third street dinner, of which Dr. and Mrs. Henry D. Brown will be the hosts, will have the following as guests: Mrs. E. C. Van Houten and Miss Greta Banes, of Seattle; Madame John Woodcock, of Chicago, mother of Mrs. C.P. Woodcock; Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Woodcodk, Master William Woodcock, Miss Jane Freedlander, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Ruley and Mrs. Ruley’s mother, Mrs. Parker.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hammer and children and Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hammer, of Sedro-Woolley, were the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Moldated at dinner today.

The following families gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Clark for an elaborate 2 o’clock dinner; Mr. and Mrs. Leedam, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Henderson, little Katherine Kenderson, Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Miss Ruth Bell, Dr. Sweet and little Grayce Clark. After dinner the company enjoyed an hour or so at bridge then motored to Clear Lake for the dancing party in the evening.

Mr. and Mrs. N. McCullough, of Seattle, arrived here yesterday to spend Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. William Esary at their county home near Samish, Mrs. McCullough is Mrs. Esary’s mother.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hall’s dinner guests for turkey dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. Arden Hall Sr. and children, Mrs. J. P. Bush, of Seattle; Miss Hazel Hall, John Hall, of Avon, and little Virginia Hall.

Mrs. Mary Gill and Mrs. Opal Johnson gave a Thanksgiving dinner in honor of Mrs. Gill’s parents from Roseburg, Ore., at which plates were laid for sixteen.

Mr. and Mrs. William Rafter left this morning for Seattle, where they will spend Thanksgiving  day with relatives and friends.

Miss Katherine Ornes, Fredrick Ornes and Madame Ornes were the house guests of the Currier family, at LaConner, for over Thanksgiving day.

Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Pace presided at a family reunion dinner at which Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Hannay, of Edison; John Hannay, of the same city, and Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Hannay were guests.

One of the more elaborate dinners give in in this community today was one of which Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vashaw were the hosts in their home just south of town. A great turkey graced the table at which there were twelve guests.

Dr. and Mrs. Edward Howley has as guests Dr. Howley’s mother, Mr. Barbara Howley, and Miss Genevieve Carr, both of Seattle.

Mr. and Mrs. Mariln Running’s home also was the scene of a large family reunion gathering including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur erriott, of Seattle, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Running.

Mr. and Mrs. James Hulbert, Jr., left last evening for Seattle, where they will spend the day as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Drake, of that city.

Interest of many in this city is centered in the wedding at LaConner today of Miss Evelyn Packard, formerly of this city, to Dr. Ernest Morgan Jones, of Edmonds. Dr. Jones will begin practicing dentistry in Mount Vernon within a few weeks, Miss Packard is the talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Packard, of LaConner, and the wedding took place in the home of the bride’s parents. Only immediate relatives of the two families were present at the ceremony, which was performed by the groom’s father, Rev. Mr. Jones.

Mrs. Minerva Brickey, of Seattle, mother of Mr. W. J. Brickey, and Rev. Noftsinger and his family were the dinner guests today of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Brickey.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Gunderson has as dinner guests today at a Thanksgiving dinner Miss Nellie Lee and Peter Lee, of Cedardale; Mr. and Mrs. A. Lillemann, Henry Lillemann and the children of the late Ole Gunderson.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Polson, of Stanwood, came up for a day’s visit with Mr. Polson’s mother, Mrs.  Nela Polson.

Mrs. M. P. Hard gave an informal Thanksgiving dinner in her home on Vernon Heights, at which Mr. Albert Luth, of Kennewick, Wash., was an out-of-town guest.

Sheriff and Mrs. Charles Stevenson entertained the following as dinner guests today; Mr. and Mrs.  A.  ? Sears. Miss Irene Sears, Miss Nelle Pickering and Mrs. Pickering.

In the country home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Burns the following enjoyed a sumptuous dinner; Mrs. Hadfield, Mrs. Gilbert Hadfield, Misses Carrie and Belle Hadfield, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meeks, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Pope, Peter Downey and Arthur Downey.

At a dinner given in the headquarters of camp of the English Logging Company today 125 single men were seated at an elaborate turkey feast. Sixty turkeys were given to the married men of the two camps south of town.

St. Albans Daily Messenger from St. Albans, VT

December 1, 1900

MARVIN FAMILY REUNION

Seventeenth Annual Meeting Thanksgiving Day – Twenty-nine Present.

Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo D. Marvin respectively 80 and 78 years of age, held their seventeenth annual reunion and Thanksgiving at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Campbell, No 13 England St., Thursday. In 1883, when the first family reunion was held the immediate family consisted of only 21 members now it numbers 47. Of this number only 29 were able to be present. A most elaborate Thanksgiving dinner was served, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. 

As this family enjoys the characteristic of being musical to a member no small part of the day was given up to music. A light supper was served at 6 o’clock and several flashlight photographs were taken of the part while seated at one long table.

During these 17 years since the first reunion this family has been called upon to mourn the death of but a single member, that of George W. Beeman, of Swanton.