HOFIUS, J. B.

HOFIUS, DUGAN, BEARSS, THOMPSON

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Date: 5/10/2005 at 12:48:02

Biography reproduced from page 436 of the History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa published in 1884:

J. B. Hofius was born in Mercer Co., Penn., Feb. 28, 1854. His father, a native of Mercer county, was born March 16, 1801. His mother was a native of New York, born July 23, 1823. His father was married twice. First, to Mary Dugan, Sept. 23, 1828; and the second time to Maria Bearss, Feb. 17, 1846. The subject of this sketch lived with his parents until of age. He has traveled quite extensively throughout the west. In 1876 he was married to Mary Thompson. He returned to Pennsylvania, where he resided about five years. In May, 1882, he returned to Iowa and bought 160 acres of land on section 35, Algona township. He erected a good house and barn on his farm. He is a member of the Baptist Church. Politically Mr. Hofius is a democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Hofius have two children—Henry, born Oct. 14, 1878, and died Dec. 2, 1881; Frank, born Nov. 2, 1882. By industry and hard work Mr. Hofius has succeeded in amassing a nice competence, and will in his old age be able to enjoy life comfortably. He is one of the most highly respected and influential men in the county.