Legislator Details
Dr. Edward Hofma
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/12/1859
City: Vriesland, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/18/1936
City: Grand Haven, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/18/1936
City: Grand Haven, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lake Forest Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Dr. Elizabeth Pruim of Spring Lake MI, 1886
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: physician, banker
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; attended Hope College; graduated from College of Medicine and Surgery, University of Michigan, 1884; post graduate work in Europe; law studies at John B. Stetson University in Florida
Biographical Sketch:
Of Dutch parentage. Son of Simon and Marijke Ydes (Ulberg) Hofma. He practiced medicine in Grand Haven, Spring Lake and vicinity. Served as a member of the board of education, 5 years; as president of the Peoples Savings Bank
Notable Facts:
He went on the Wellman Polar Expedition of 1898 and 1890 as a biologist and surgeon.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Public Health , Banks and Corporations , Forestry & State Lands , Normal College , Normal School at Mount Pleasant , Traverse City State Hospital
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Haven
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 23
District Description: Comprising the counties of Ottawa and Muskegon
Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Horticulture; and Public Health