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John Henry Lohmann Sr.

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John Henry Lohmann Sr.

Birth
Hanover, Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
Death
Oct 1872 (aged 72–73)
Travis County, Texas, USA
Burial
Bee Cave, Travis County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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aka Johann Heinrich Lohmann

He fought in Napoleonic wars. Was wounded twice.

Came to America arriving at Galveston/Indianola, TX in 1845 aboard the "Bark Neptune" from Bremen, Germany.
Had the first dairy in Austin, TX. Historical marker for him in Lakeway, TX. He was originally buried in Lohmann Cem., but was moved when the Mansfield Dam was built.

He maintained Lohmann's Crossing over the Colorado River. There is a historical marker for him at Lakeway, TX. Also Lohmann's Crossing Road is in Lakeway.

He was accused of being a sympathizer and was being hanged when 3 men came to his rescue and cut him down.
aka Johann Heinrich Lohmann

He fought in Napoleonic wars. Was wounded twice.

Came to America arriving at Galveston/Indianola, TX in 1845 aboard the "Bark Neptune" from Bremen, Germany.
Had the first dairy in Austin, TX. Historical marker for him in Lakeway, TX. He was originally buried in Lohmann Cem., but was moved when the Mansfield Dam was built.

He maintained Lohmann's Crossing over the Colorado River. There is a historical marker for him at Lakeway, TX. Also Lohmann's Crossing Road is in Lakeway.

He was accused of being a sympathizer and was being hanged when 3 men came to his rescue and cut him down.

Gravesite Details

Headstone is a red granite rock and metal marker..



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