John Peters (1792–1858) was born in Bradford, Orange, Vermont and died in Jay, Orleans, Vermont. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Peters 1792–1858

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 May 1792 · Bradford, Orange, Vermont

Died 19 Oct 1858 · Jay, Orleans, Vermont

Father Andrew Peters (1764–1851)

Mother Lydia Bliss

Siblings Andrew Bliss Peters, Anna Peters, Daniel C Peters, Hannah Peters, Samuel Peters, William Peters

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Peters

1764–1851

Lydia Bliss

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1792, John Peters entered the world in Bradford, Orange, Vermont, born to andrew barnett peters and lydia bliss. John Peters passed away in 1858 in Jay, Orleans, Vermont.

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1792

Birth of John Peters in Bradford, Orange, Vermont

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1858

Death of John Peters in Jay, Orleans, Vermont

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Peters

This ancestor line traces from Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut (1718) to Bradford, Orange, Vermont (1792) across 4 generations.

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: John Peters (1792–1858) was born in Bradford, Orange, Vermont and died in Jay, Orleans, Vermont. 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 John 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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