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History of Early Pioneer Families of Hood River, Oregon. Compiled by Mrs. D.M. Coon

PETER D. HINRICHS AND FAMILY D.M.C. 1873

Peter Hinrichs was born in Holstein, Germany, October 4, 1843. His wife born in the same place December 11, 1850. They were married in their native land and came to America arriving in Hood River September 3, 1873. They took a homestead of eighty acres and bought eighty acres joining the homestead on Indian Creek. Their land lies in Sec. 2 and 3 -- Tp. 2 N. 10 East W.M. Speaking of the early days in Hood River Mrs. Hinrichs says: "There was some good fruit raised when we first settled here, especially apples, pears, peaches and cherries. Steamers were running daily as long as the river was open. We had weekly mail but in the winter there was no regular mail service."
Both Mr. and Mrs. Hinrichs were people of education and refinement but they were very busy people and seldom away from home. Eight children were born to them in flood River so that family cares and farm labors kept them fully employed. They were both held in the highest esteem by their neighbors. Mrs. Hutton, a neighbor, once said: "Peter Hinrichs is as honest as the day, I would trust him with any amount of money uncounted." Those who knew Mrs. Hutton can best appreciate this compliment, for she trusted very few.
The residence in Hood River of Mr. and Mrs. Hinrichs covered a period of more than thirty years. He met a tragic death at his farm, while yet in the prime of life, being kicked to death by a fractious horse. She died a few years later at a Portland hospital.
Their children are: Ernest, born in H.R. Nov. 2, 1878; Clara, June 8, 1880; Max Arthur, July 29, 1882; Ralph, Dec. 22, 1883; Hulda, June 18, 1886; Elfriede, April 2, 1888; Laura, Dec. 8, 1889; Alma, May 19, 1892.
After completing the course of study in the Barrett school the children entered schools of higher grades, some of them taking a course at the State University at Eugene. One daughter became a trained nurse and all are occupying positions of usefulness.