Peter_Loehr_(politician)

Peter Loehr (politician)

Peter Loehr (politician)

American politician (1831–1899)

For the film producer, see Peter Loehr.

Peter Loehr (March 7, 1831 – February 9, 1899) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]

Biography

Loehr was born on March 7, 1831, in what is now Thalheim, Germany. He immigrated to the United States in 1855.[2] After residing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he settled in Dotyville, Wisconsin, in 1858. He died on February 9, 1899, in [Forest Township, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin].[2] Reports have differed on the location.

Career

Loehr was elected to the Assembly in 1888.[2] In addition, he was chairman (similar to mayor) of Forest. He was a Democrat.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. 1889. p. 507.
  2. [2]
    "Death of Peter Loehr". The Inter Ocean. February 10, 1899. p. 5. Retrieved January 30, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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