Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Hockman, Henry K.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bedminster Township


HENRY K. HOCKMAN carpenter, P.O. Bedminster, comes from an 
old family in this part of the county.  His 
great-grandfather, Ulrich Hockman, died here and is buried 
at the Deep Run church.  His son. Ulrich, was grandfather of 
Henry K., and was born, lived, and died in this township.  
John D., the father of our subject, was a shoemaker, but 
after his marriage began farming in Plumstead, and in 1851 
removed to this township, and on the death of his father he 
bought the home farm, which he subsequently sold, removing 
to another place in this township.  He possesses the utmost 
confidence of his fellow-men, who appreciate his good 
qualities.  His wife is Rebecca, daughter of Philip Kratz.  
Their children are: Jacob, living in Perkasie; Isaac, 
deceased; William K., living in this township; Mary Ann, 
wife of Jacob D. Kendie, of Hatfield; Sarah, wife of Charles 
Roberts, of Lehigh county; Annie, wife of Jacob Ruth, of 
Bethlehem; and Henry K., who was born August 15, 1840.  At 
the age of 21 he began learning the trade of a carpenter, 
and twelve years later began farming for his wife's father.  
For six and one-half years he drove the stage between 
Doylestown and Bedminster, and then built the place in 
Bedminster, where he now carries on his trade.  In 1867, he 
was married to Maria, daughter of Isaac K. Fretz. Four 
children have been born to them:  Lillie, who died in 
childhood; William Henry, Ellen, and Clinton.  As a man and 
tradesman, Mr. Hockman bears an honorable name.  He and his 
wife are, like their progenitors, members of the Mennonite 
church.