ALBERT G. AHLEFELD, the Postmaster of Kenton, is greatly respected for those qualities of head and heart which have won for him the esteem and confidence of all with whom he associates.  He is popular in his official capacity, discharging the duties of his position with characteristic fidelity and greatly to the satisfaction of all concerned.
     Our subject was born in Ada, Ohio, June 25, 1859, and is the son of Nathan Ahlefeld, a native of Richland County, this state, where his birth occurred in 1839.  His father, Rinehart Ahlefeld, was a German by birth, and came to this country when a young man.  He had learned the trade of a millwright in his native land, and on making his home in America operated a flouring-mill in Ohio for a time.  In 1849 he purchased a farm just across the line in Allen County.  He later sold that, however, and bought one near the city of Ada, where he lived until his death.
     Nathan Ahlefeld, one of the most prominent residents of Hardin County, was Auditor in 1869.  He was also many years ago one of the Board of Managers of the Ohio Penitentiary, to which position he was appointed under the administration of Governor Campbell.  Of late years, however, he has turned his attention to dealing in real estate, and is the owner of many pieces of valuable property within the limits of this city.
     Prior to her marriage, the mother of our subject was Celia Wyley, daughter of Dr. Isaac Wyley, a prominent physician of this state, who practiced at Middletown and Cincinnati.  Her brother, Dr. Albert Wyley, held the responsible Government position of Indian Agent during President Grant's administration, and was also a Senator in Kansas.  He is now residing in Trinidad, Colo., where he is engaged in the practice of his profession.
     Mr. Ahlefeld, of this sketch, was an only son.  He obtained a good education in the common schools of Ada, after which he attended a Catholic school at Dayton, Ohio.  After completing his studies in that institution he spent some time on the home farm, and in 1887 he engaged in the real-estate business with his father in Kenton, and was thus employed when, in April, 1894, he was appointed Postmaster, taking charge of the office May 6 of that year.  He has always taken a very prominent part in the politics of this city, and is very influential in Democratic circles.  Since assuming charge of the office in Kenton, he has instituted many reforms and improvements, such as adding to the force on free delivery.  He stands high in social orders and is a prominent Knight of Pythias. 
     Mr. Ahlefeld was married, in 1885, to Miss Florence Reese, daughter of John Reese, of Kenton.  To them were born two children, Nathan (deceased) and Kate.