[Jacob] Peter Lumbrezer Born: 22 June 1821 Trun, canton Graubünden, Switzerland Died: 07 June 1904 Spencer Township, Lucas County, Ohio

Peter was the sixth of seven surviving children of Thomas Lombriser and Maria Soliva. His family spoke Romansh, and in that language, his name was "Jachen Pieder." The birth date given above comes from the Trun parish records; his tombstone, shown here, gives the year as 1819.

He married Catherine Rothmund on 22 October 1846 in Trun.

Between 1847 and 1869, Peter and Catherine had six children, including Thomas Anthony Lumbrezer.

A census conducted in March 1850 shows the family living in Ringgenberg, probably next to his wife's parents, since the two families are adjacent in the census record.

His intention to emigrate was published in the Amtsblatt des Kantons Graubünden in January 1854; Condrau Decurtins was named as his "guardian" regarding any outstanding claims. The family departed along with about 150 others from the Surselva. They left in early May 1854 from Havre, France on board the St. Paul, which had 332 passengers. Several icebergs were seen during the voyage. The ship arrived at New York City on 31 May 1854 after 28 days at sea.

Peter and his family lived in Spencer Township, Lucas County, Ohio. He farmed 28 or more acres in Richfield Township.

On 18 March 1863, there was a meeting in support of Union soldiers in Toledo; attendance may have been as high as 8,000. A resolution of support was adopted, and Peter was one of the 2,500 who signed it. On the resolution, his name is spelled "Lumbriser" (Waggoner, 1888, pp. 92-104).

Peter died at age 82 from "old age." His exact date of death is uncertain, since the county records show 5 June and the parish records show 7 June. He was buried on 9 June 1904 in the Immaculate Conception cemetery in Raabs.