Legislator Details
Charles A. Hofmeister
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/8/1853
City: Tiffin, OH
County: Seneca County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/26/1919
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Unionville, MI
County: Tuscola County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Demorest Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Bertha Ellen Cartwright, dau. of Thomas and Ellen (Armstrong) Cartwright, in 5/4/1886 in East Saginaw, MI; children:
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, well driller, coal prospector
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; a course in the public schools of Sebewaing and Saginaw
Biographical Sketch:
He moved with his parents, Johann [John] and Franziska (Gottliebin) Hofmeister, to Huron County, MI, where they took up a homestead in 1854. His early days were spent on his father's farm during the summer season and working in the lumber woods during the winters. He served as township treasurer 2 years, supervisor 8 years, and chairman of the board of supervisors.
Notable Facts:
Died of operative shock.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , State Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Unionville
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola 1
District Description: See district map in Michigan Manual 1899 between pages 448 and 449
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Drainage , State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Unionville
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola 1
District Description: Townships of Akron, Arbela, Denmark, Fair Grove, Gilford, Juniata, Millington, Tuscola, Vassar, Watertown and Wisner
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: