Herbert H. Hoff – Perryville Public Servant & WWI Hero

When I saw the name Herbert Heinrich Hoff in our German Family Tree, I first noticed that his initials were H.H.H. When I see those initials, it brings to my mind the name of Hubert H. Humphrey, once a candidate to become the President of the United States. By the time I was done researching … More Herbert H. Hoff – Perryville Public Servant & WWI Hero

Lieutenant John Hoff

A Bavarian baby that was born on today’s date is the starting point for this post. Elizabeth Margaret Dippold was born on March 6, 1846, making today here 177th birthday. Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Magdalena (Poehner) Dippold. Her mother died in Germany. Then, her father brought his family to America when Elizabeth … More Lieutenant John Hoff