George P. Hoffman is engaged in selling buggies and wagons at Pleasant Hill and is also interested in agricultural pursuits in Miami county. He was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, October 20, 1852, and there resided upon a farm until fourteen years of age, when he came with his parents to America. The voyage across the Atlantic consumed three weeks, after which a landing was effected at New York, whence the family made their way to Springfield, Ohio. In the fall of the same year, 1867, George P. Hoffman came to West Milton, where he began to learn the blacksmith's trade under the direction of John Krickbaum, serving a three-years apprenticeship. He remained with his employer altogether for eight years, and then came to Pleasant Hill, where he has since made his home. He purchased a shop and engaged in general blacksmithing until 1899, when he rented his smithy. In 1890 he began dealing in all kinds of buggies and wagons and now carries a large line of vehicles, enjoying a good trade. In addition he owns a farm of ninety-eight acres in Newton township and one of eighty acres in Union township, and the income derived therefrom adds materially to his capital.

On the 17th of February, 1876, Mr. Hoffman was united in marriage to Miss Mary Krickbaum, daughter of Mr. Krickbaum, with whom Mr. Hoffman learned his trade. Two children have been born to them: Josephine, wife of William De Bray, a resident of Pleasant Hill, and Rodney Leroy, who assists his father in business. Mr. Hoffman has filled the office of corporation treasurer and has been a member of the town council for six years. He has also served on the school board for several years and was one of the organizers and is now chief of the Pleasant Hill fire department. He takes an active and commendable interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of his town and county, withholding his support from no measure which he believes will prove of public good. His political support is given the Democracy, and socially he has been connected with the Odd Fellows Society since attaining his majority, being now past grand of Pleasant Hill lodge he also belongs to the Knights of Pythias fraternity and is a member of the Christian church. He started out in life for himself a poor boy and has steadily worked his way upward, overcoming all difficulties and obstacles in his path by determined and earnest purpose. He has much energy, keen discrimination and resolute will, and these qualities have secured to him not only a comfortable competence, but have won him an enviable position as a substantial citizen of his community.