Bio of LOCHREN, William A. (b.1877), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol III, pg 823-824
WILLIAM A. LOCHREN
One of the younger business men of Minneapolis who is showing marked initiative
and aptitude for commercial work is William A. Lochren, president of the Lochren
Film Company, who is numbered among her native sons. He was born at No. 422
Tenth avenue South and is the son of William and Mary E. (Abbott) Lochren. A
native of Ireland, his father spent most of his mature life in this city, where
he was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Coming to the United States as a
boy, he obtained his education in Vermont, studied to be a lawyer and was
admitted to the Minnesota bar. In this city he practiced his profession long and
successfully, eventually becoming a judge on the federal bench, a position that
he filled with ability and becoming dignity. When he died in 1914 his passing
was a matter of deep regret to the general public, as well as to his family and
intimate friends.
William A. Lochren received his early education in the schools of his native
city, later attending Phillips Exeter Academy, in which he was a member of the
class of 1907. For two years following his return to Minneapolis he attended the
University of Minnesota, from which he graduated in the class of 1909.
In his student days Mr. Lochren became much interested in journalism, for which
he had considerable ability and took a leading part in the publishing of college
papers as editor of the Exonian and was one of the editorial staff on the
Minnesota Daily, a daily newspaper published by the students at the University.
This work, especially on the Daily, gave him some valuable practical experience
and perhaps helped him to secure a position on the Minneapolis Journal, with
which he was connected for several years in the advertising and editorial
departments. In 1914 he entered the film busi­ness, specializing in educational
advertising and community films. He has covered interesting parts of the country
several times for the United States government and in his own line of activity
assisted strongly in the Liberty Loan campaigns during the World war. He also
did special work for the provost marshal general. Mr. Loch-ren's work has been
followed with great interest by those people who have seen in the film many
possibilities for educational work and social uplift. It is, therefore, most
gratifying to workers for the public welfare, as well as to Mr. Lochren
personally, to know that his business in high class films has met with a good
response from the public.
Mr. Lochren is a member of St. Mark's church and in political views is a
republi­can. During his student days he was admitted to the brotherhood of the
Chi Psi fraternity and since then has become identified with the Benevolent
Protective Order of Elks. He is also a member of the Minneapolis Athletic,
University and Minikahda Clubs, while along the lines of his business and public
activities he is associated with the Civic & Commerce Association, the
Minneapolis Advertising Club and the Film Board of Trade. Aside from his
business, which has to do with the interests of the public directly, Mr. Lochren
follows the course of events in our national life and his local community
closely, giving his support to help every good cause. He is fond of outdoor life
and sports, finding in golf especially a pleasing diversion from his business
cares.