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Benjamin C. Peterson 1902–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 January 1902

Birth Location: Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 20 October 1966

Death Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: William Peterson

Mother: Nettie Wagaman

Spouse(s): Augusta Peterson

Children(s):

In 1902, Benjamin C. Peterson entered the world in Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to William Harry Peterson And Nettie Elizabeth Wagaman. In 1910, Benjamin C. Peterson resided in Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Benjamin C. Peterson resided in Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. Benjamin C. Peterson married Augusta Jane Peterson. Benjamin C. Peterson passed away in 1966 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Benjamin C. Peterson entered the world in Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to William Harry Peterson And Nettie Elizabeth Wagaman.
  • In 1910, Benjamin C. Peterson resided in Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Benjamin C. Peterson resided in Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Benjamin C. Peterson married Augusta Jane Peterson.
  • Benjamin C. Peterson passed away in 1966 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Benjamin Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Peterson
1902–1966
Birth Place: Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
William Harry Peterson
1867–1913
Cold Spring, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nettie (Elizabeth) Wagaman
1882–1953
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Peter (K.) Wagaman
1847–1923
Hamiltonban, Adams, Pennsylvania
Clara (Bedelia) Martin
1850–1938
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Philip Wagaman
1797–1870
Hannah Noel
1806–1884
John Martin
1820–1894
Mary Butler
1817–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rebecca
1750–1825

Benjamin Peterson's Timeline

4 Records

1902
29 January 1902
Birth of Benjamin C. Peterson in Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 8
Benjamin C. Peterson resided here in Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Benjamin C. Peterson resided here in Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1966
20 October 1966
Age 64
Death of Benjamin C. Peterson in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 January 1902
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2495; Certificate Number Range: 096901-099460
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1572; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 69
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1347; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1375360
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1347; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1375360

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1572; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 69

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 October 1966
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2495; Certificate Number Range: 096901-099460
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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