OBIT: William Hofsess, 1909, New Baltimore, York County, PA

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Wm. Hofsess

William Hofsess died suddenly at the home of Henry M. Becker, at New Baltimore, Wednesday 
evening, Sept. 29 at 6 o’clock, from apoplexy, aged 74 years and 2 months.  After eating supper 
last evening, Mr. Hofsess walked to the wheelwright shop of Mr. Becker, where he fell over and 
immediately expired.

Deceased, who was a wagon maker (wood worker) by trade, came to this country from Baden, 
Germany, 55 years ago.  He went to New Baltimore where he secured employment from the late Eli 
Backer as wood worker in his wagon factory, and has worked in the same shop continuously since 
then.  Mr. Hofsess was never married, and has no known relatives living in this country, 
although there are a number of nephews and nieces in Germany.

Funeral Saturday, Oct. 2.  Services in New Baltimore Lutheran church, and interment in Mt. 
Olivet Cemetery, the Rev. Samuel Diehl officiating.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, October 2, 1909