Peter Lohr located in Osage in May, 1856. He was born in Hesse, Germany, May 3, 1830. He was apprenticed to his trade, cabinet making, when fifteen years of age and served thee years. In 1851 he emigrated to America, going to Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained until coming to Iowa. He is the oldest cabinet maker in the city. He began in a limited way, by purchasing a small stock, and using a foot lathe, but has gradually increase until his stock will now reach $3,000. He has the reputation of being a splendid workman.
He was married a Cleveland, Ohio, in 1853, to Miss A. E. Apel, by whom he has six children – William F., born Aug. 25, 1854; George C., born Aug. 2, 1856; Charles H., born Feb. 27, 1859; Amelia C., born Dec 12, 1860; Frank, born Nov.. 13 1862; Fred W., born Jan. 23, 1866.
Mr. and Mrs. Lohr are members of the German Reformed Church. He is a republican and cast his first vote for Fremont. By his industry he has secured a comfortable property, and is classed among the well-to-do businessmen of the city.
Transcribed by Gordon Felland, August 2004.