Eliza Jane Hoffer ~ ~ ~ 1842-1907

Submitted by: Shirley Harlan

Mrs. Eliza Jane Hoffer was born in Washington County, Maryland on February 27, 1842, and died at Kaw, Okla. February 1, 1907, aged 64 years, 11 months and 3 days.

She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Henry Hoffer, December 25, 1860. To this union were born 5 children, one dying in infancy. Mr. Hoffer died nearly 8 years ago.

She united with the United Brethren Church soon after her marriage, 18 years ago. She united with the Church of God in Polk County, Nebraska.

She was sick all last summer, up and down, and went to bed Oct. 8, 1906 never to be well again in this life. She bore her sickness with Christian patience and love. She went peacefully to her Savior.

She leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters to mourn her loss and many friends.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. Charles Kirkpatrick at the son-in-law (S.D. Taylor's) home, 1 1/2 miles southwest of Kaw and was buried in Grand View Cemetery .