Re: Johan Theodor Hofius / Hovis of Venango Co. PA.
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Re: Johan Theodor Hofius / Hovis of Venango Co. PA.
3/08/00
Hello Joyce --- In response to your message to Catherine I am quite sure now that your mentioned family members are not tied to Johan Theodor Hofius or his sons George Hofius Sr., Earnest Hofius/Hovis and John Theodor Hofius/Hovis Jr.Earnest and John Theodor left Washington Co., PA in 1799 and settled in Venango Co., PA.My Johan Theodor arrived in Philadelphia from Germany in 1765 and he and son George Sr., finally settled in Mercer Co., PA in 1800.
The gentleman that has done considerable work on the Hovis Families of North Carolina, including publishing a book on his family, is Robert Hovis, 406 Russell St., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067.I am sure Bob would welcome receiving a letter and can help you put your family back together.