Henry Kauffeld
Henry Kauffeld was born in Germany, October 8, 1842. He is a son of Henry and Anna Kauffeld. His mother died when he was but five years of age. When he had attained the age of twelve years, or in 1854, he came with his father to America, landing in New York City. They continued their journey westward until they reached Shelby County, Ohio, and located in Jackson Township, and have since been citizens of the township. He served about nine months in the war of 1861. On the 9th of May, 1865, he married Miss Elizabeth Corn, then of Jackson Township, but a native of Auglaize County, Ohio, born September 9, 1845. Mr. and Mrs. Kauffeld settled on the farm in section 8, on which they have since resided. They have a family of eight children, two sons and six daughters. He has made farming his principal vocation, and now owns a good farm of eighty acres. He served as one of the trustees of Jackson Township two years, and assessor of the township two years. His father is still living at the advanced age of seventy-nine years, and is making his home with him on the farm.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883