Henry Huffman, Jr.
Henry Huffman, Jr. the original spelling of this name is Hoffman, the "o" having given place to " u." In 1832 Henry Huffman, Sr., the father of the subject of our notice, came with his wife from Alsaxe, France, to America, and settled on a farm in New York State, where he lived two years, and in 1834 he removed to Holmes County, Ohio, where he bought forty acres of land in Washington Township, very little of which had been cleared. Here he made his home until his death, and by economy and good management, he added to his original purchase until he owned 128 acres. He was born in 1811, and at the time of his death was well advanced in years. His wife, whose maiden name was Eva Miller, was born in 1808, a daughter of Daniel Miller, who came to America when an old man. She is still living, being now eighty-one years old. They had a family of seven children; Henry being the only one to reach adult life.
Henry Huffman, Jr., was born June 1, 1838 , near where he at present resides, in Washington Township, Holmes Co., Ohio, where he has spent his life, and like his father, has devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits. He is one of the most prosperous farmers of the county, and now owns 437 acres of land in Washington Township, Holmes County, and seventy acres in Green Township, Ashland County. He has been a leader in the public affairs of his township, and has held the offices of school director and township trustee. In 1885 his eldest son, Martin J., was elected township clerk of Washington Township, and has served with such credit that he has been reelected each succeeding year, and is now holding the office. He is a Democrat in his political affiliations, and he adheres to the faith of the German Evangelical Church. His post office address is Loudonville, Ashland Co., Ohio. Mr. Huffman was married June 24, 1858, to Barbara, daughter of Martin Heffelfinger, and born February 16, 1838, in Washington Township. They have eight children: Martin J., Marion D. (who is now living in Green Township, Ashland County), Margaret Louisa ( Mrs. John F. Beary), Henry G. ( who is now living at Yuba City, Cal.), Emanuel E., Alice B., Frederick William and Charles Adam (twins).
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889