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Notable Births & Deaths for Hoffman ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hoffman. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Bud Abbott     (Actor, comedian)
    • Born: William Alexander Abbott
    • He was born in Asbury Park (NJ) on October 2, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 24, 1974 (a Wednesday) at the age of 76. The body was cremated.
    • Asbury Park is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Hoffman.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bud Abbott<1>
  • Jean Acker     (Actress)
    • She was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 23, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 16, 1978 (a Wednesday) at the age of 85.
    • Trenton is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Hoffman.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jean Acker<1>
  • Clifford Adams     (Musician)
    • He was born in Trenton (NJ) on September 8, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Trenton (NJ) on January 12, 2015 (a Monday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Mercer County, New Jersey).
    • Trenton is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Hoffman.
    • Trenton is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Hoffman.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clifford Adams<1>
  • Platt Adams     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • Richard Anderson     (Actor)
  • George Antheil     (Composer, inventor)
    • He was born in Trenton (NJ) on July 8, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 1959 (a Thursday) at the age of 58.
    • Trenton is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Hoffman.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Antheil<1>
  • Peter William Appleton     (Major League Baseball)
  • Joe Auer     (Professional football)
  • Constance Bennett     (Actress)
  • Mary Blackford     (Actress)
  • Joseph Emley Borden     (Major League Baseball)
  • Carroll William Brown     (Major League Baseball)
  • Roosevelt 'Rosie' Brown     (Professional football)
  • Jimmy 'Cowboy' Bryan     (Race car driver)
  • Tony Canzoneri     (Professional boxer)
  • Joan Carroll     (Actress)
    • Born: Joan Marie Felt
    • She was born in Elizabeth (NJ) on January 18, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) on November 16, 2016 (a Wednesday) at the age of 85. She is buried at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery (Santa Clara County, California).
    • Elizabeth is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Hoffman.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joan Carroll<1>
  • Jack Carter     (Comedian, actor, TV Host)
    • Born: Jack Chakrin
    • He was born in Brighton Beach (NY) on June 24, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on June 28, 2015 (a Sunday) at the age of 93. We don't have any burial details.
    • Brighton Beach is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Hoffman.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jack Carter<1>
  • Dolores Cassinelli     (Actress)
  • John Gadsby Chapman     (Artist)
  • Charlie Christian     (Musician)
    • Full name: Charles Henry Christian
    • He was born in Bonham (TX) on July 29, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on March 2, 1942 (a Monday) at the age of 25. He is buried at Gates Hill Cemetery (Fannin County, Texas).
    • Staten Island is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Hoffman.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charlie Christian<1>
  • Anthony Comstock     (Social reformer)
    • He was born in New Canaan (CT) on March 7, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Summit (NJ) on September 21, 1915 (a Tueday) at the age of 71.
    • Summit is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Hoffman.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anthony Comstock<1>

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The official website for Middlesex County: www.co.middlesex.nj.us/

The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.nj.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.









 

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