One Tree In The Forest: The Family of Harman William Whitney Hoffman

By C.B. Hoffman

A family history book focusing on the direct-line ancestors and the direct descendants of Harman W. W. Hoffman. This book traces from the original immigrant to the US to the current generation of direct descendants, spanning a timeline from the 1720's to the late 1990's. Important surnames include Riggs, Kimmel, Markley, Lanning, Wheaton and others.

• Language: English
• Publisher: C.B. Hoffman
• Release date: Jan 20, 2010
• ISBN: 9781301809998

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One Tree in the Forest

The Family of Harman William Whitney Hoffman

By C. B. Hoffman

Published by C. B. Hoffman at Smashwords

Copyright 2010 C. B. Hoffman

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreward

List of Primary Surnames/Connected Families

German Origins

Second Generation – The Family of George Hoffman

Third Generation – The Family of Philip Hoffman

Fourth Generation – The Family of Henry H. Hoffman

Fifth Generation – The Family of Harman Hoffman

The Descendants of Russel Lloyd Hoffman

The Descendants of Lester Harman Hoffman

The Descendants of Janet Ilene Hoffman

The Descendants of Harold H. Hoffman

The Descendants of Pearl Margene Hoffman

Afterward

Source Information

FOREWORD

First, I would like to establish the scope of this work. The research presented here focuses on the direct family of Harman William Whitney Hoffman, and is not expanded to include the families of aunts and uncles, or grandaunts and granduncles. Likewise, it does not include the descendants of any of his siblings, although a brief summary of each of those siblings is included. While I have uncovered a great deal of information regarding Harman’s indirect ancestors and relatives, I wanted to keep this work as concise as possible. Also, because many of Harman’s grandchildren are still living, concern for their privacy dictated that I not include any knowledge I may have of the details of their lives. For them I have merely listed spouses and children for the sake of other researchers who may be seeking to tie into certain lines.

Second, it would be impossible for me to mention everyone to whom I am indebted. Not only is the list long, but there are those from whose labor I have benefited, but who are completely unknown to me. Suffice it to say that there are many researchers, both professional and amateur, who have provided both material and instruction that was invaluable in completing this project. My thanks also goes to family members who tolerated with good will hosts of questions about themselves, their lives, and their families.

Understanding that this project is one that will forever be in some way incomplete is important. What is presented here is the culmination of fully seven years of effort, but there is