German [Township]
Among the business men of Germantown stands the gentleman whose name heads this biography.Mr. Rott has been engaged as merchant-tailor for the past eighteen years, and is well and favorably known as a man to be trusted. His business career has been successful, and he has erected a splendid building, a view of which may be found on another page. [Referring to another page in Everts 1875 Combination Atlas Map.] Mr. Rott was born in Bohemia, a country now belonging to Austria, February 16, 1822. He came to Cincinnati July 18, 1852. He moved to Germantown in 1856, where he commenced business, and has continued at it ever since. June 19, 1852, he was united in marriage to Miss Maria Seitz, in Cincinnati; result of this alliance, three children, two of whom are now living.
Mr. Rott is a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He traveled throughout Europe until he came to America, visiting many of the larger cities.