Hoffman, Frederick W. (1844-1918)

Name:

Hoffman, Frederick W. (1844-1918)

Born:

12/27/1844

Birthplace:

Germany

Died:

07/29/1918

Death Location:

Albany, NY

Residence:

Germany
London, England
Albany, NY -- arrived in U.S. and settled in Albany, 1870

Nationality:

German

Occupation:

Jeweler & watchmaker

Relations:

Business:
Marsh & Hoffman (Benjamin Marsh), est. 1880/81; Hoffman became sole proprietor after Marsh's death. Marsh & Hoffman was known as the maker's of the Knickerbocker souvenir spoon. They held 1891 patents for the spoon, which was manufactured by William B. Durgin Co.
The Frederick W. Hoffman Co. -- incorporated in 1907; jewelers, silversmiths, and stationers; Frederick W. Hoffman president.

Spouse:

Schindler, Emelie

Children:

Hoffman, Paul W. (c.1874-1911; b. Albany, NY; d. Kingston, NY)
Hoffman, Karl B. (c.1876-1921; b. Albany, NY; officer in his father's company)
Hoffman, Frederick W. Jr. (c.1879-1928; b. Albany, NY; became vice president of his father's company; d. NYC)

Notes:

DEATH: Died of cerebral hemorrhage, at age 73. Buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, along with his wife, and 3 sons.
SEE ALSO: people/biography -- Hoffman, Frederick W.
SEE ALSO (business partner): Marsh, Benjamin