Peter Loch, son of George, was born May 29, 1799, and died November 13, 1881, aged 82 years, 5 months and 14 days. He followed his trade as a blacksmith until he became forty years old, then purchased the George Trine farm of 120 acres at New Tripoli and farmed it until he died. This farm was originally granted by the Penn's to William Bethel. Tithe established a tannery which stood until 1880. The large stone house on this property was built by George Trine in 1813. Peter Loch was married to Mary A. Kern daughter of Daniel Kern, and they had five children, all having died in infancy, excepting a son. Peter. Jr.