Who was John Peterson?

John Peterson (1950–2016) was born in Laramie, Albany, Wyoming, USA and died in Benicia, Solano, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 10 generations of this lineage.

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John Elmer Peterson 1950–2016

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 29 Nov 1950 · Laramie, Albany, Wyoming, USA

Died 06 Aug 2016 · Benicia, Solano, California, USA

Father Charles Edward Peterson

Mother Mary Peterson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Edward Peterson

Mary Peterson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Elmer Peterson began in 1950 in Laramie, Albany, Wyoming, USA. John Elmer Peterson passed away in 2016 in Benicia, Solano, California, USA.

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Life Timeline

1950

Birth of John Elmer Peterson in Laramie, Albany, Wyoming, USA

Birth

2016

Death of John Elmer Peterson in Benicia, Solano, California, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Peterson

This ancestor line traces from Killenaule, Ireland (1680) to Laramie, Albany, Wyoming, USA (1950) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Peterson (1950–2016) was born in Laramie, Albany, Wyoming, USA and died in Benicia, Solano, California, USA. 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 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.