George O. Hoffmann Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Hoffmann, Paustian, Hansen. George O. Hoffmann, president of the Shrecker Marble Works, is one of the enterprising business men of Davenport. A native of this city, from his childhood days he has heard stories of its growth, for his parents, Andrew and Anna (Paustian) Hoffmann, were among its earliest settlers. When they came here there was little to forecast the greatness to which it would attain and well can they remember those first years with all their hardships, but looking back over the passage of time they may feel a personal pride in the growth of the city for they have aided in its development. Both are numbered among the respected citizens of Davenport, where they are living in retirement. George O. Hoffmann, the eldest of the five children born to his parents, attended the public school in district No. 5, in which he received all of his education. After he left hat institution, he learned the trade of marble engraving, gaining a high proficiency in the art during the many years he was in the employ of other men. Endowed with those qualities which make a man a leader and not a follower, he was not satisfied until he commenced business for himself. Accordingly, about ten or twelve years ago, he established the concern of which he is now president. During its existence it has made a place for itself among the business interests of Davenport and has won a large income for the man at its head. The field of its operations is constantly increasing and as this is the result of Mr. Hoffmann's own efforts he is well deserving of the respect and esteem he enjoys among his fellow citizens. It was in 1890 that Mr. Hoffmann and Miss Wilhelmina Hansen were united in marriage and to them have been born five children: Florence, Hilda, Bertha, George and Pearlie, all of whom are at home. Mr. Hoffmann belongs to the Modern Brotherhood of America and to the Black hawk, in both of which bodies he is very active and has many friends among his fraternal brethren. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES