John Hoffman | |
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Sheriff of Cook County | |
In office 1878–1880 | |
Preceded by | Charles Kern |
Succeeded by | Orrin L. Mann |
Personal details | |
Born | Grand Duchy of Hesse and by Rhine | February 19, 1835
Died | December 18, 1893 Chicago, Illinois | (aged 58)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Hoffman (February 19, 1835 – December 18, 1893) was a German American politician in Chicago who served as the Republican Sheriff of Cook County from 1878 to 1880. An immigrant from Hesse Darmstadt and a veteran of the American Civil War, Hoffman returned to Chicago following his military service and engaged in business, including the ownership of a livery stable in the city. He was a member of the Chicago Board of Trade and active in Republican political circles. Hoffman was elected Sheriff by a margin of 4,000 votes and served a single term before Republicans lost the 1879 elections.[1][2]