John Hoffman (Illinois politician)
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John Hoffman | |
|---|---|
| Sheriff of Cook County | |
| In office 1878–1880 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Kern |
| Succeeded by | Orrin L. Mann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1835 |
| Died | December 18, 1893 (aged 58) |
| 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]
