WI BIO - Dane Co - HOFF, Andrew
Biographical Review of Dane County, WI. Chicago: Biographical Review Pub. Co. 
1893, Vol II, p 554

Andrew HOFF, a general merchant of Mt. Horeb, Dane County, WI, was born in 
Gudbransdale [the parish of Gudbrandsdalen in Oppland fylke], Norway, 14 Mar 
1863, a son of Hans ANDERSON. Both parents still reside in Norway. Andrew 
was reared to farm life, attended the common schools, and remained with his 
parents until thirteen years of age. He then worked for a minister for a 
time, and the following four years was employed in a general merchandise 
store.

In 1882 Andrew HOFF came to America, and after landing in NY came direct to 
Madison, Dane County, WI, where he was engaged at farm labor for about four 
months. Andrew HOFF was then employed in a general store in Mt. Horeb for 
two years; next attended the Northwestern Business College, at Madison, and 
then purchased a share in the business in which he is now engaged, and 
subsequently, after a number of changes in partnership, he bought the whole 
concern. He is still the sole proprietor of the business, and carries a full 
stock of general merchandise.

Andrew HOFF was married in 1887 to Mattie BUCK, a native of this country, but 
of German parentage. Our subject is a young man of promise in the business 
interests of the town, is genial, accommodating and trustworthy, and with his 
knowledge of both English and Norwegian, he has a brilliant prospect for the 
future.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly