Walter O. Hoffecker
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| Born | September 20, 1854 Smyrna, Delaware |
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| Died | January 23, 1934 Smyrna, Delaware |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Smyrna, Delaware |
Walter Oakley Hoffecker (September 20, 1854 – January 23, 1934) was an American engineer, businessman and politician, from Smyrna, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served as U. S. Representative from Delaware.
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[edit] Early life and family
Hoffecker was born September 20, 1854 in Smyrna, Delaware. He graduated from Smyrna Seminary in 1872 and in September 1873 entered Lehigh University at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he studied civil engineering.
[edit] Professional Career
Hoffecker was engaged in a variety of business ventures in the Smyrna area including farming, insurance, banking and canning. As a professional engineer, with interest and expertise in transportation issues, he succeeded his father, as President of the Philadelphia & Smyrna Transportation Co. He was also a Director of the Delaware Railroad, and a member of the original State highway commission in 1917. Hoffecker’s banking interest was the Fruit Growers Bank and Trust of Smyrna, of which he was President for thirty-two years.
In a special election on November 6, 1900 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father, U.S. Representative John H. Hoffecker, Walter Hoffecker was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Democrat Edward Fowler. He served in the Republican majority during the last session of the 56th Congress. He did not seek reelection to a full term and so served only from November 6, 1900 until March 4, 1901, during the administration of U.S. President William McKinley. Several years later, in 1908, Hoffecker was a delegate to the Republican National Convention.
[edit] Death and legacy
Hoffecker died January 23, 1934 in Smyrna, Delaware and is buried in the Glenwood Cemetery in Smyrna.
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| Preceded by John H. Hoffecker |
U.S. Representative from Delaware (at-large) November 6, 1900 – March 4, 1901 |
Succeeded by L. Heisler Ball |
[edit] Public offices
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1st. U.S. Representatives took office March 4th and have terms of two years.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Took Office | Left Office | notes |
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| U.S. Representative | Legislature | Washington | 1900 | June 16, 1900 | March 4, 1901 |
[edit] Election results
| Year | Office | Subject | Party | Votes | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % | ||
| 1900 | U.S. House | Walter O. Hoffecker | Republican | 22,381 | 54% | Edward Fowler | Democratic | 18,712 | 45% |
[edit] References
- Martin, Roger A.. (2003). Delawareans in Congress, the House of Representatives 1789-1900.. ISBN 0-924117-26-5.
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. U.S Congress. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
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[edit] Places with more information
- University of Delaware Library 181 South College Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 831-2965.
- Newark Free Library 750 Library Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 731-7550.
- Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library 2nd and High St., Odessa, Delaware (302) 378-8838.
- Historical Society of Delaware 505 Market St., Wilmington, Delaware (302) 655-7161.
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