title: James Lowry Jr.
text: # James Lowry Jr.
  
  James Lowry Jr. (1820 – July 20, 1876) was an American politician and Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1864 to 1866.
  
  ## Life
  
  Lowry was born in Scotland in 1820. He owned a foundry and was also a coal merchant. The city's industries were all booming during Mayor Lowry's term. He would eventually be elected Coroner of Allegheny County.
  
  Lowry died in St. Louis. He is buried in Allegheny Cemetery.
  
  