Who was George Peterson?

George Peterson (1761–1831) was born in Pleasant Hills, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States and died in Funkstown, Washington, Maryland, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Charles Peterson 1761–1831

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 Feb 1761 · Pleasant Hills, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States

Died 13 Oct 1831 · Funkstown, Washington, Maryland, USA

Father George Peterson

Mother Sarah Biddle Beettle

Siblings Amy Peterson Armbruster, Aron Peterson, Barbara Peterson, Mary Peterson, Rebecca Peterson, Sara Peterson

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Immediate Family

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George Peterson

Sarah Biddle Beettle

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Children

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Biography

In 1761, George Charles Peterson entered the world in Pleasant Hills, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States, born to george peterson and sarah biddle beettle. George Charles Peterson passed away in 1831 in Funkstown, Washington, Maryland, USA.

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Birth of George Charles Peterson in Pleasant Hills, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States

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1831

Death of George Charles Peterson in Funkstown, Washington, Maryland, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Peterson

This ancestor line traces from Sweden (1648) to Pleasant Hills, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States (1761) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Peterson (1761–1831) was born in Pleasant Hills, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States and died in Funkstown, Washington, Maryland, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 4 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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