Suhr, Henry

SUHR, ROHN

Posted By: Lesley and Renee Franks
Date: 7/30/2013 at 12:19:15

HENRY SUHR, furniture dealer, Monticello; was born in Prussia November 10, 1830; he grew up to manhood and learned his business there; he emigrated to America in 1861; he lived in Peekskill, N.Y.; he came to Jones Co., Iowa, in 1811 and located at Monticello and engaged in the furniture business; he has built up a good trade and does the leading business here; during the present year, he built the brick store he now occupies. In April, 1860, he married Johanna Rohn, from Prussia; they have five children—Max, Johanna, Lena, Matilda and George.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 684