J. F. Ausfahl
J. F. Ausfahl, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, March 14, 1821; son of John G. and Christiana Ausfahl, who immigrated to Marlboro, Stark Co. , Ohio, there remaining until the death of the mother in 1838. The father then moved to this county and here passed the remainder of his days, dying in 1848. Our subject was married, December 13, 1842, to Sophia Smith, born in Bedford County, Penn., May 4, 1824, daughter of David and Susan Smith, both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs, Ausfahl were born three children, two now living: Rosie and Mary. John G. is deceased. Mrs. Ausfahl died October 10, 1883, after living a long and useful life. Our subject is a cabinet-maker by trade but has been engaged in farming for several years.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885