Katherine Kreckel1

(1853 - 1931)
FatherPhilip Kreckel2 (c 1820 - 1872)
MotherMarguerite Dirk2 (c 1830 - 1883)
Extended Family
ChartsAncestors of Faith Kennedy

Children of Katherine Kreckel and Charles Valentine Hoffman
  • Leon Louis Hoffman7,14 (1874 - 1937)
  • Alfred Thomas Hoffman7,15 (1879 - 1951)
  • Carl Mader Hoffman7 (1880 - 1961)
  • Burtram John Hoffman+ 7 (1883 - 1955)

Life Events

Overview
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Katherine (or Catherine) or Katy L was the 3rd of seven known children born in Bedford and Cleveland to German immigrants Philip and Marguerite Kreckel. Before marriage she worked as a hair dresser. She had four sons and died a few years after her husband Charles Hoffman, at the age of 78.

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BirthKatherine Kreckel was born on 24 Nov 1853 in Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.2
 
(with Parents) 1860 CensusCatherine Cragle [sic] appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bedford Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with her parents. She was 6 years old and born in Cleveland.3 
(with Parents) 1870 CensusCatherine Crager [sic] appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with her parents. She was 16, worked hair dressing, and was born in Ohio.4 
MarriageShe married Charles Valentine Hoffman, son of Jacob Hoffman and Lena Fertig, on 3 Mar 1872 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
There was no information in the record other than their names, the date [only the letters 'ch' were visible for the month], and that they were married by Rev H A Laue.5
Charles V Hoffman & Katy Kreckel
marriage record, 1872
1880 CensusCharles and Catharine Hoffman appeared on the 1880 Federal Census at 112 Linden Street, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, enumerated 11 Jun 1880. Charles was 30, a shipping clerk, and born in Prussia. Catharine was 25, born in Ohio, and keeping house. Both their parents were born in Prussia. Their sons were Leon (6, attending school) and Alfred (1).6 
1900 CensusCharles and Kate S Hoffman appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at 27 Myrtle, enumerated 14 Jun 1900. Their neighborhood was mainly German families and the Hoffmans owned their home free. Charles was 50, born in Dec 1849 in Germany, German parents, immigrated in 1855, naturalized, and worked as a shipping clerk in the varnish trade. He was unemployed 9 months that year. Kate was 46, born in Nov 1853 in Ohio, parents born in Germany. They had been married 27 years and she was the mother of 4 children, all still living. At home were Leon S (25, paints clerk), Alfred (21, varnish clerk), Carl (19, oils clerk), and Bert (16, attending school).7 
1910 CensusCharles V and Catherine L Hoffman appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at 4915 Myrtle Avenue, enumerated 15 Apr 1910. Charles was 59, born in Germany, immigrated in 1857, naturalized, and was employed as a shipping clerk for a wholesale house. Catherine was 59 and born in Ohio, parents in Germany. They had been married 39 years, owned their home with a mortgage, and Catherine had four children.8 
1920 CensusCharles and Katherine appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at 4915 Myrtle Avenue, enumerated 5 Jan 1920. They owned their home with a mortgage. Charles was 70, born in Germany, immigrated in 1855, naturalized in 1848 [sic], mother language German, could speak English, and was employed as a checker at a traction company. Katherine was 66 and born in Ohio. Her parents were born in Germany.9 
(Informant) DeathKatherine registered the 1928 death of her husband Charles Valentine Hoffman.10 
1930 CensusCatherine Hoffman appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at 834 Eddy Road, enumerated 7 Apr 1930. Her monthly rent was $55 and she did not own a radio. Three families lived at this address. Catherine was 75, a widow, born in Ohio, parents born in Germany.11 
DeathKatherine died on 13 Dec 1931 in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Details from certificate: residence 16718 Detroit Ave, widow of Charles V, born Nov 24 1853 in Bedford, Ohio, age 78 years 0 months 18 days, housewife, father Philip Kreckel, mother Marguerite Kreckel, birthplaces not known. The informant was Carl M Hoffman of 3271 West Blvd and the burial was in Lake View.2 
ObituaryHer obituary was published on 15 Dec 1931.
Hoffman: Katherine, age 78 years, beloved wife of the late Charles V., mother of Leon L., Alfred T., Carl M. and Bertram P. Services at The De Vand Funeral Home, 11130 Euclid Ave., Tuesday, at 3 p.m.12
 
BurialShe was buried on 15 Dec 1931 in Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland. Section 5 Lot 378-0.2,13 
Last Edited23 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S1887] Death certificate of Alfred T Hoffman, died 24 March 1951, registered 27 March 1951 in the State of Ohio, file # 14790 (Family Search Historic Records & Images Online).
  2. [S1888] Death certificate of Katherine Hoffman, died 13 December 1931, registered 15 December 1931 in the State of Ohio, file # 70990 (Family Search Historic Records & Images Online).
  3. [S1740] 1860 Federal Census for United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Bedford, Roll M653_954, Page 26. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  4. [S1739] 1870 Federal Census for United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Ward 6, Roll M593_1190, Page 105. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  5. [S1960] Record of Marriages of Cuyahoga County, Ohio. photocopy of page from Cuyahoga County Archives, Chas V Hoffman & Katy L Krackle, 1872.
  6. [S938] 1880 Federal Census for United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Roll T9_1006, ED 20, Page 117A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  7. [S939] 1900 Federal Census for United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Ward 17, Roll T623_1254, ED 65, Page 18B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  8. [S940] 1910 Federal Census for United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Ward 15, Roll T624_1172, ED 238, Page 12A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  9. [S917] 1920 Federal Census for United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Ward 12, Roll T625_1364, ED 245, Page 2B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  10. [S1889] Death certificate of Charles V Hoffman, died 8 November 1928, registered 10 November 1928 in the State of Ohio, file # 65634 (Family Search Historic Records & Images Online).
  11. [S840] 1930 Federal Census for United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Roll 1777, ED 475, Page 7A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  12. [S1866] Website Cleveland Public Library Necrology File (http://dxsrv4.cpl.org/WebZ/Authorize), Katherine Hoffman, 1931.
  13. [S2346] Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio. Online at (http://www.webcemeteries.com/lakeviewcemetery/search.asp), Mrs Katherine Hoffman, 1931.
  14. [S1769] Death Records of Missouri, 1910-1958. Missouri State Archives collection viewed at http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/, Leon L Hoffman, 1937, #1571.
  15. [S2616] County Birth Registers of Ohio, 1841-2003. Unnamed male baby Hoffman, 1879. Image of register viewed at Family Search Online.