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Peter Summers 1757–1837

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Summers in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 May 1757 · Whitsett, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Died 17 Aug 1837 · Gibsonville, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Spouse Elisabeth Whitesell
Children Abel Summers

Researchers connected through Peter Summers 1757–1837

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Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1757, Peter Summers entered the world in Whitsett, Guilford, North Carolina, United States. Peter Summers married elisabeth whitesell, and had children including abel summers. Peter Summers passed away in 1837 in Gibsonville, Guilford, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1757
Birth of Peter Summers in Whitsett, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1837
Death of Peter Summers in Gibsonville, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Summers

This ancestor line traces from Bexbach, Saarpfalz-Kreis, Saarland, Germany (1710) to Whitsett, Guilford, North Carolina, United States (1757) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Summers (1757–1837) was born in Whitsett, Guilford, North Carolina, United States and died in Gibsonville, Guilford, North Carolina, United States. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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 2 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.

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Peter Summers's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Peter Summers PTP
1757–1837
Whitsett, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Peter Summers's Descendants

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Peter Summers PTP 1757–1837