The Hoke family has a rich and fascinating history, spanning several generations and continents. In this book, George Washington Hoke traces the family's lineage back to their ancestors in Germany and then across the Atlantic to America, where they established themselves as farmers, craftsmen, and professionals. With detailed genealogical information and a wealth of historical context, this book is sure to be of interest to anyone with a connection to the Hoke family or an interest in American genealogy more broadly. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.