Who was Mary Peterson?

Mary Peterson (1923–2013) was born in Maxwell, Colfax, New Mexico, USA and died in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Peterson 1923–2013

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

Born 30 May 1923 · Maxwell, Colfax, New Mexico, USA

Died 27 May 2013 · Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA

Father John Jack Mccrohan

Mother Mary Berry

Spouse Charles Edward Peterson

Children John Elmer Peterson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Jack Mccrohan

Mary Berry

Spouse(s)

Charles Edward Peterson

Children

John Elmer Peterson

Biography

The story of Mary Peterson began in 1923 in Maxwell, Colfax, New Mexico, USA. Mary Peterson married charles edward peterson, and had children including john elmer peterson. Mary Peterson passed away in 2013 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA.

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Birth of Mary Peterson in Maxwell, Colfax, New Mexico, USA

Birth

2013

Death of Mary Peterson in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Peterson

This ancestor line traces from Killenaule, Ireland (1680) to Maxwell, Colfax, New Mexico, USA (1923) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Peterson (1923–2013) was born in Maxwell, Colfax, New Mexico, USA and died in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 9 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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