Who was Ferris Peterson?

Ferris Peterson (1920–1921) was born in Lehi, Utah and died in Lehi, Utah. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ferris Earl Peterson 1920–1921

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Jun 1920 · Lehi, Utah

Died 20 Jan 1921 · Lehi, Utah

Father Ellis Alonzo Peterson

Mother Emma Abigail Lott

Siblings Berl Peterson, Bert Elton Peterson, Chester Peterson, Clair Eversleigh Peterson, Darrow Lydale Peterson, Dorothy Peterson, Ellis May Peterson, Emma Donnette Peterson, Norris Glen Peterson, Norval Evans Peterson

Records

Utah, Birth Registers, 1892-1944

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ellis Alonzo Peterson

Emma Abigail Lott

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ferris Earl Peterson began in 1920 in Lehi, Utah. Ferris Earl Peterson passed away in 1921 in Lehi, Utah.

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Record Utah, Birth Registers, 1892-1944

Life Timeline

1920

Birth of Ferris Earl Peterson in Lehi, Utah

Birth

1921

Death of Ferris Earl Peterson in Lehi, Utah

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ferris Peterson

This ancestor line traces from Reynerwout, , Drenthe, Netherlands (1600) to Lehi, Utah (1920) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ferris Peterson (1920–1921) was born in Lehi, Utah and died in Lehi, Utah. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ferris in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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