Born at Tondern, Germany, on the 19th of April, 1816, and is son of Augustus and Mary Rohlfs, both natives of the above place. Mr. Rohlfs received his education at the University at Tondern (which institute was devoted to the training and culture of teachers), where he graduated and commenced teaching, following this occupation for several years. In 1847 he immigrated to the United States, and, coming west, located at Davenport, Iowa. On his arrival he at once rented a farm, and assumed the arduous duties of a farmer's life, until 1866, when he was elected to the state legislature on the republican ticket by a large majority. He was reelected to this office three times, and during his last session was elected speaker, pro tempore, in which position his impartial rulings were to the satisfaction of both sides of the house. He left the republican party and joined the liberals, and was a delegate to the Cincinnati convention which nominated Greeley for President, and in the following campaign stumped part of the state. In 1872 he received the nomination for state treasurer, but was defeated. In 1873 he was elected treasurer of Scott county, to which position he was reelected in 1875. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows. His travels have extended over much of northern Europe, and parts of the United States. He is liberal in his religious opinions, and although educated among very orthodox influences, has changed his views very much. In politics, he is a liberal, and earnestly advocates reform. He was married on the 29th of November, 1840, to Miss Eliza Rode, a lady of high attainments, and distinguished for her womanly virtues. Mr. Rohlfs stands high in the community as a useful and respected citizen, and fully merits the confidence and respect of his fellow-citizens.

Born at Tondern, Germany, on the 19th of April, 1816, and is son of Augustus and Mary Rohlfs, both natives of the above place. Mr. Rohlfs received his education at the University at Tondern (which institute was devoted to the training and culture of teachers), where he graduated and commenced teaching, following this occupation for several years. In 1847 he immigrated to the United States, and, coming west, located at Davenport, Iowa. On his arrival he at once rented a farm, and assumed the arduous duties of a farmer's life, until 1866, when he was elected to the state legislature on the republican ticket by a large majority. He was reelected to this office three times, and during his last session was elected speaker, pro tempore, in which position his impartial rulings were to the satisfaction of both sides of the house. He left the republican party and joined the liberals, and was a delegate to the Cincinnati convention which nominated Greeley for President, and in the following campaign stumped part of the state. In 1872 he received the nomination for state treasurer, but was defeated. In 1873 he was elected treasurer of Scott county, to which position he was reelected in 1875. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows. His travels have extended over much of northern Europe, and parts of the United States. He is liberal in his religious opinions, and although educated among very orthodox influences, has changed his views very much. In politics, he is a liberal, and earnestly advocates reform. He was married on the 29th of November, 1840, to Miss Eliza Rode, a lady of high attainments, and distinguished for her womanly virtues. Mr. Rohlfs stands high in the community as a useful and respected citizen, and fully merits the confidence and respect of his fellow-citizens.

Born at Tondern, Germany, on the 19th of April, 1816, and is son of Augustus and Mary Rohlfs, both natives of the above place. Mr. Rohlfs received his education at the University at Tondern (which institute was devoted to the training and culture of teachers), where he graduated and commenced teaching, following this occupation for several years. In 1847 he immigrated to the United States, and, coming west, located at Davenport, Iowa. On his arrival he at once rented a farm, and assumed the arduous duties of a farmer's life, until 1866, when he was elected to the state legislature on the republican ticket by a large majority. He was reelected to this office three times, and during his last session was elected speaker, pro tempore, in which position his impartial rulings were to the satisfaction of both sides of the house. He left the republican party and joined the liberals, and was a delegate to the Cincinnati convention which nominated Greeley for President, and in the following campaign stumped part of the state. In 1872 he received the nomination for state treasurer, but was defeated. In 1873 he was elected treasurer of Scott county, to which position he was reelected in 1875. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows. His travels have extended over much of northern Europe, and parts of the United States. He is liberal in his religious opinions, and although educated among very orthodox influences, has changed his views very much. In politics, he is a liberal, and earnestly advocates reform. He was married on the 29th of November, 1840, to Miss Eliza Rode, a lady of high attainments, and distinguished for her womanly virtues. Mr. Rohlfs stands high in the community as a useful and respected citizen, and fully merits the confidence and respect of his fellow-citizens.

Born at Tondern, Germany, on the 19th of April, 1816, and is son of Augustus and Mary Rohlfs, both natives of the above place. Mr. Rohlfs received his education at the University at Tondern (which institute was devoted to the training and culture of teachers), where he graduated and commenced teaching, following this occupation for several years. In 1847 he immigrated to the United States, and, coming west, located at Davenport, Iowa. On his arrival he at once rented a farm, and assumed the arduous duties of a farmer's life, until 1866, when he was elected to the state legislature on the republican ticket by a large majority. He was reelected to this office three times, and during his last session was elected speaker, pro tempore, in which position his impartial rulings were to the satisfaction of both sides of the house. He left the republican party and joined the liberals, and was a delegate to the Cincinnati convention which nominated Greeley for President, and in the following campaign stumped part of the state. In 1872 he received the nomination for state treasurer, but was defeated. In 1873 he was elected treasurer of Scott county, to which position he was reelected in 1875. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows. His travels have extended over much of northern Europe, and parts of the United States. He is liberal in his religious opinions, and although educated among very orthodox influences, has changed his views very much. In politics, he is a liberal, and earnestly advocates reform. He was married on the 29th of November, 1840, to Miss Eliza Rode, a lady of high attainments, and distinguished for her womanly virtues. Mr. Rohlfs stands high in the community as a useful and respected citizen, and fully merits the confidence and respect of his fellow-citizens.