Ruth Mary Hoffman

F, b. 22 February 1907, d. 14 February 2008
Ruth Mary Hoffman|b. 22 Feb 1907\nd. 14 Feb 2008|p209.htm|Christian Hoffman|b. 15 Aug 1882\nd. 13 Feb 1977|p204.htm|Anna Maria Christina Borth|b. 23 Oct 1884\nd. 22 Oct 1956|p203.htm|George Hoffman|b. 1854\nd. 1925|p1626.htm|Louisa Lehnert|b. Jan 1856\nd. 15 Jun 1913|p1627.htm|Frederick C. Borth|b. 2 Mar 1839\nd. 13 Mar 1919|p190.htm|Margaretha Kammerer|b. 21 Feb 1848\nd. 21 May 1936|p187.htm|

Ruth Mary Hoffman, 1907-2008 (portrait by her brother Daniel)
  • Ruth Mary Hoffman was born on 22 February 1907 in New York.
  • She was the daughter of Christian Hoffman and Anna Maria Christina Borth.
  • She and Esther Louise Hoffman were enumerated in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Christian Hoffman and Anna Maria Christina Borth in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 756 Glenwood Avenue; living not far from Mate's cousin Addie Gaise.
  • Ruth Hoffman treasured a small collection of greeting cards and postcards received during her childhood. Senders included sisters Wilhelmina and Edith Morgan, who were also descendants of Jacob Dexheimer (1783-1877), granddaughters of his daughter Magdalena, and second cousins of Ruth's mother.
  • Ruth Hoffman treasured a small collection of greeting cards and postcards received during her childhood. Senders included Katie and Louisa Heldt, also descendants of Jacob Dexheimer (1783-1877), daughters of his youngest daughter Philippina, and first cousins of Ruth's grandmother Maggie Kammerer Borth.
  • Ruth Hoffman treasured a small collection of greeting cards and postcards received during her childhood. Senders included Horace Dehler, who was also a descendant of Jacob Dexheimer (1783-1877), grandson of his daughter Magdalena, and a second cousin of Ruth's mother. The only sender thus far unidentified was Edna Rogers.
  • She and Esther Louise Hoffman, Christian Charles Hoffman, Edith Dorothy Hoffman, George Daniel Hoffman and Carol Elizabeth Hoffman appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in the household of Christian Hoffman in Buffalo, New York, at 756 Glenwood Avenue.
  • She and Esther Louise Hoffman, Christian Charles Hoffman, Edith Dorothy Hoffman, George Daniel Hoffman and Carol Elizabeth Hoffman were enumerated in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in the household of Christian Hoffman and Anna Maria Christina Borth in Buffalo, New York, at 756 Glenwood Avenue.
  • She was manager of a cafeteria, according to the 1930 census.
  • On 14 July 2002, Ruth hosted a family gathering of Kammererr & Borth descendants in the social hall of her residence in Amherst (Erie County, New York). More than fifty family members attended from near and far, and all had a lovely time visiting through the afternoon and evening, meeting new cousins and sharing photographs, stories and keepsakes, and enjoying a buffet dinner. At age 95, to no one's surprise, Ruth proved to be the perfect planner and hostess.
  • At the time of her death Ruth Mary Hoffman was living in Williamsville, Erie County, New York, at Blocher Homees.
  • Ruth Mary Hoffman died on 14 February 2008 at age 100 in Erie County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 17 February 2008 in the Buffalo Evening News: Ruth Mary Hoffman, February 14, 2008; of Amherst, NY; daughter of the late Christian and Anna Mary (Borth) Hoffman; aunt of Gretchen J. Carpenter, Katrina S. Wobschall, Peter Schillke, Christian Schillke, Joan Worthington, Judith Hoffman, Michael Eyring, Daniel Eyring, and Paul H. Juette, M.D. A memorial service will be held in spring at a time and place to be announced. If desired memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Buffalo NY or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Harry A. Wedekindt Funeral Home Inc.
  • Last Edited: 14 Dec 2009
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