U.S. Congressman. He graduated from Smyrna Seminary in 1872, studied civil engineering at Lehigh University and engaged in a variety of engineer transportation issues in Smyrna, Delaware. He was president of the Philadelphia & Smyrna Transportation Company, plus engaged in the canning industry and banking. In 1900, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father John Henry Hoffecker serving until 1901. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was a member of the Delaware State Highway Commission and resumed his previous business activities until his death.
U.S. Congressman. He graduated from Smyrna Seminary in 1872, studied civil engineering at Lehigh University and engaged in a variety of engineer transportation issues in Smyrna, Delaware. He was president of the Philadelphia & Smyrna Transportation Company, plus engaged in the canning industry and banking. In 1900, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father John Henry Hoffecker serving until 1901. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was a member of the Delaware State Highway Commission and resumed his previous business activities until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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