Jan Hoffman

Geslacht: Man
Vader: Arend Hoffman
Moeder: Hendrika Bloemen
Geboren: 1895 Hengelo
Overleden: 18 Apr 1946 Hengelo
Beroep: kernmaker
Aantekeningen: Last Name: Hoffman
First Name: Jan
Date of Birth: 24/09/1894
Date of death: 18/04/1946
Rescuer's fate: survived
Nationality: THE NETHERLANDS
Gender: Male
Place during the war: Hengelo, Overijssel, The Netherlands
Rescue Place: Hengelo, Overijssel, The Netherlands
Rescue mode: Hiding
File number: File from the Collection of the Righteous Among the Nations Department (M.31.2/7998)
In 1942, an underground worker brought eight-year-old Ulrich Denneboom to the home of Jan and Grietje Hoffman in Hengelo, Overijssel. The HoffmansÂ’ teenage daughters, Annie and Aat, taught the boy reading, writing, and arithmetic. For three years, Ulrich remained hidden in the house, unable to go outside. Because of the lack of exercise, he suffered from poorly developed muscles and had trouble walking. Whenever someone came to visit the Hoffman household, the boy was hidden. Ulrich remained with the family until 1948, having learned that both of his parents died in death camps. He was then placed in a Jewish childrenÂ’s home.
On March 22, 1998, Yad Vashem recognized Jan Hoffman and his wife, Grietje Alida Hoffman-Davenschot, as Righteous Among the Nations.

Gezin 1

Huwelijkspartner: Grietje Alida Davenschot geb. 27 Sept 1895
Huwelijk: 8 MEI 1920 Hengelo