Who was Peter Woolery?

Peter Woolery (1778–1840) was born in Northhampton, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Madison, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peter Woolery 1778–1840

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 01 Jun 1778 · Northhampton, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 1 Jun 1840 · Madison, Kentucky, United States

Father Lawrence Abraham Woolery

Mother Margaret Peggy Horn

Siblings Abraham Woolery, Catherine Woolery, Elizabeth Betsy Woolery, Elizabeth Lizzy Woolery, Francis Woolery, George Woolery, Henry W Woolery, Isaac H Woolery, Jacob Horn Woolery Sr, John James Woolery, Joseph W Woolery, Margaret J Peggy Woolery, Margaret Woolery, Michael Woolery, Peter Woolery, Stephen Andrew Woolery

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lawrence Abraham Woolery

Margaret Peggy Horn

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Peter Woolery began in 1778 in Northhampton, Pennsylvania, United States. Peter Woolery passed away in 1840 in Madison, Kentucky, United States.

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Life Timeline

1778

Birth of Peter Woolery in Northhampton, Pennsylvania, United States

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1840

Death of Peter Woolery in Madison, Kentucky, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Woolery

This ancestor line traces from Baden, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany (1680) to Northhampton, Pennsylvania, United States (1778) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Woolery (1778–1840) was born in Northhampton, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Madison, Kentucky, United States. 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 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 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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