Boh, Arthur Peter

Submitted by Mike Miller

Boh, Arthur Peter, general contractor and builder, 303 Carondelet street, New Orleans, La., was born at New Orleans, Dec. 19, 1884; son of John P. and Rosalie (Wanner) Boh, both of whom were born in the same locality as was the son. John P. Boh, the father, has devoted the energies of his lifetime to the vocation of a manufacturer of hand-made furniture, in which business he is at this time engaged. His factory is located at St. Louis and Basin streets, New Orleans. To John P. Boh and wife, who are living at this time, 6 children have been born, as follows: John Sidney, wholesale produce dealer, died July 31, 1905; Arthur Peter, the subject of this sketch; Charles, professional wood carver, now employed in connection with his father's furniture business; Roa Lie, Henry, connected with father's business; Edward, order clerk in the service of the Fulton Bag Co., New Orleans. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth of these are now living at the parental home. Arthur Peter Boh attended the public schools of New Orleans. After his graduation from high school he was during some time engaged in employment connected with architectural pursuits. In 1905 he entered the service of the United States government at the New Orleans naval station. During the year 1906 he was employed by the sewerage and water board of the City of New Orleans. In 1907 he returned to the government work, but again in 1908 be was employed by the sewerage and water board. In 1909 he launched into business as a general contractor and builder, on his own account, with offices at 303 Carondelet street, New Orleans, and has so continued to this time, doing a constantly increasing business. Mr. Boh is affiliated with the Democratic party, and is a member of the Roman Catholic church. He is a member, also, of the Masonic fraternity and of the Ancient United Order of Druids.

June 21, 1905, Mr. Boh was married to Miss Rosa Birk, daughter of Roman and Anna Barbara (Van Freiburghouse) Birk of Switzerland, in which country the daughter was born. No children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Boh.

Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 53-54.
Edited by Alcée Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.