BIOS: Frank H. SUFALL, Somerset, Somerset County, PA

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History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania; Bedford County by E. 
Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; v.3, Pub.  The Lewis 
Publishing Company, New York/Chicago 1906, ppg. 294/5

Frank H. SUFALL.

Frank H. Sufall, a furniture dealer and undertaker of Somerset, Somerset 
county, Pennsylvania, was there born in November 1849, the son of Solomon and 
Jane C. (Gilbert) Sufall, who were the parents of the following children; 
Ethelinda, C., Anna M., Lovetta J., George P. (deceased), Edgar G., Harry G., 
Frank H., of whom later.
Frank H. Sufall obtained his education in the common schools of his native 
county, and at the age of fifteen went to work at the pattern marker's trade. 
He also learned the buggy maker's trade, and worked at both for some time, 
and was engaged for fifteen years in the manufacture of farming mills.  He 
subsequently embarked in the furniture and undertaking business.  After five 
years in this line he formed a partnership with Harry A. Countryman, with 
whom he has been associated for the past four years.  They are both thorough, 
capable business men and conduct an extensive and profitable business.  Mr. 
Sufall holds membership in the Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 438, Somerset.
December 21, 1889, Mr. Sufall married Lizzie A. Sumpstine, born February 2, 
1861, daughter of Jacob Sumpstine.  Her father was a native of Somerset 
county, and met his death in the Civil war, being then quite young.  Mrs. 
Sumpstine died at the home of Mrs. Sufall in 1905.  The following named 
children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Sufall: Georgie F., a 
stenographer, married Princeton Wagner, and they reside at her home; Jennie 
W.; Elizabeth F.  The death of Mrs. Sufall occurred February 10, 1905.