Little of the history of the house and its occupants between 1679 and 1707 is known other than the first recorded owner of the property was Edward Whittaker, an English solider in the employ of the Duke of York. In 1707, when Nicholas Hoffman became the owner of the residence, all transactions and information pertinent to the building were recorded.
The most notable member of the Hoffman family was Nicholas' son, Anthony. A blacksmith by trade, he served for many years as a trustee of Kingston, owned large estates in Ulster and Dutchess Counties, was an elected member of the Provincial Congress of New York City in 1774, was signer of the "Articles of Confederation" in 1775, was appointed a judge of Dutchess County in 1777, and was one of the regents of the University of New York in 1780.
The most notable member of the Hoffman family was Nicholas' son, Anthony. A blacksmith by trade, he served for many years as a trustee of Kingston, owned large estates in Ulster and Dutchess Counties, was an elected member of the Provincial Congress of New York City in 1774, was signer of the "Articles of Confederation" in 1775, was appointed a judge of Dutchess County in 1777, and was one of the regents of the University of New York in 1780.
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The Hoffman House is conveniently located in uptown Kingston, just off the NYS Thruway exit 19. We are just minutes from the Best Western, Super 8, Howard Johnsons, Hampton Inn, Courtyard by Mariott and Quality Inn. In addition to these hotels, Kingston is filled with many beautiful bed and breakfasts.
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