In Aug 1853 John Hoffman second married
Matilda Jane Hays, daughter of
Jonathan Hays (24 Jan 1794-1 Feb 1874) &
Mary Wilson Stewart (ca 1795-1879), in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
Born on 15 Nov 1824 in Muddy Creek, Butler County, Pennsylvania. Matilda Jane died in Tylersburg, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, on 17 Sep 1899; she was 74. Buried in Tylersburg Cemetery, Clarion County.