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Caroline Carrie ALDEN 1857–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Aug 1857

Birth Location: Berrien County, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 19 Feb 1945

Death Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Father: Hiel Alden

Mother: Lydia WINER

Spouse(s): Lorenzo Peters

Children(s): Clara Peters, Charlotte Peters, Ethel Peters, Inez PETERS, Lydia Peters, Raymond Peters, Ralph Peters, Lawrence Peters

In 1857, Caroline Carrie ALDEN entered the world in Berrien County, Michigan, USA, born to Hiel Alden And Lydia Mary Winer. In 1860, Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1870, Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Caroline Carrie ALDEN married Lorenzo Peters, and had children including Charlotte Peters, Clara Louisa Peters, Ethel Exa Peters, Inez Leota Peters, Lawrence Clair Peters, Lydia Liddie E Peters, Ralph Alonza Peters, Raymond Hile Peters. Caroline Carrie ALDEN passed away in 1945 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Caroline Carrie ALDEN entered the world in Berrien County, Michigan, USA, born to Hiel Alden And Lydia Mary Winer.
  • In 1860, Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1870, Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Caroline Carrie ALDEN married Lorenzo Peters, and had children including Charlotte Peters, Clara Louisa Peters, Ethel Exa Peters, Inez Leota Peters, Lawrence Clair Peters, Lydia Liddie E Peters, Ralph Alonza Peters, Raymond Hile Peters.
  • Caroline Carrie ALDEN passed away in 1945 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hiel Alden
1828–1923
Birth Location: Jefferson County, New York, USA
HA
Lydia WINER
1833–1916
Birth Location: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
LW

Spouses(s)

Lorenzo Peters
1849–1893
Birth Location: Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
LP

Children(s)

Clara Peters
1877–
Birth Location: Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
CP
Charlotte Peters
1884–1970
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
CP
Ethel Peters
1891–1934
Birth Location: Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA
EP
Inez PETERS
1880–1981
Birth Location: Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, USA
IP
Lydia Peters
1879–1964
Birth Location: Smithfield, Gosper, Nebraska, USA
LP
Raymond Peters
1889–1961
Birth Location: Smithfield, Gosper, Nebraska, USA
RP
Ralph Peters
1886–1965
Birth Location: Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA
RP
Lawrence Peters
1878–1956
Birth Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
LP

Caroline ALDEN's Ancestors

Self
Caroline ALDEN
1857–1945
Birth Place: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Parents
Hiel Alden
1828–1923
Jefferson County, New York, USA
Lydia (Mary) WINER
1833–1916
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Grandparents
Jason ALDEN
1798–1886
Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Charlotte BARRETT
1802–1884
New Hampshire, USA
Barney WINER
1810–
New York, USA
Caroline LOVELAND
1810–1847
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Otis Sr
1767–1825
Abigail BARROWS
1776–1857
Arad BARRETT
1780–1846
Asenath EVANS
1780–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan ALDEN
1743–1820
Priscilla MILLER
1745–1807
Nathaniel BARROWS
1736–1803
Hannah JONES
1749–1803
Silas BARRETT
1743–1820
Eunice PIERCE
1746–1838

Caroline ALDEN's Descendants

1.
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Caroline (Carrie) ALDEN (26 Aug 1857–19 Feb 1945) m. Lorenzo Peters (11 Nov 1849–1893)
  1. 1. Clara (Louisa) Peters 1877–
  2. 2. Charlotte Peters 1884–1970 m. Albert (Nelson) Arvidson 1874–1943
    1. 1. Jeanette (Isobel) Arvidson 1914–1994 m. Kenneth (Francis) Hosek 1912–1960
  3. 3. Ethel (Exa) Peters 1891–1934 m. Samuel (Harvey) Watkins 1880–1973
    1. 1. Jean Watkins 1920–
  4. 4. Inez (Leota) PETERS 1880–1981 m. William (Franklin) STOUFFER 1881–1922
    1. 1. Alice (Evelyn) Stouffer 1917–1924
    2. 2. Halo (Anita) STOUFFER 1913–1999 m. Frederick (John) HOLTZ 1915–2001
      1. 1. Steven Holtz 1950–2022
      2. 2. George (Stouffer) Holtz 1938–2023
    3. 3. Mrs. (Frank) Kepner 1919–2008 m. Welton (William Walter) Belter 1918–2002 m. Frank (E) Kepner 1913–1962
      1. 1. Michael (Frank) Kepner 1943–1969
      2. 2. Rich Kepner 1946–2016
    4. 4. Ralph Stouffer 1915–1974 m. Bernadine (Mary) Offerman 1919–1992
    5. 5. Mrs (Walter) Fischer 1904–1987 m. Walter Fischer 1904–1984
    6. 6. Mary (Louise) Stouffer 1909–1981 m. Frank (William) Wilson 1908–1964 m. William (Hart Casady) Jr 1910–1982
    7. 7. John (William Alden) Stouffer 1911–1999 m. Kathryn (Lois) Fisher 1918–1989
  5. 5. Lydia ("Liddie" E) Peters 1879–1964 m. Claude Hughes 1874–1930
    1. 1. Donald (A Hughes) Sr. 1907–1983 m. Elgie (Myles) Plumley 1911–1977
      1. 1. Donald (Hughes) Jr 1932–1988 m. Darlene (Mae) Weist 1936–1983
    2. 2. Hazel (M) Hughes 1904–1992 m. Raymond Primeau 1905– m. Clyde Seal 1893–
      1. 1. John (Alden) Primeau 1939–2003
      2. 2. Fred (Gail) Seal 1926–2013
    3. 3. Harold (Kenneth) Hughes 1909–1994 m. Florence Simmons 1912–
      1. 1. Delores Hughes 1934–2004
    4. 4. Inez (R) Hughes 1899–1947 m. Eugene (Beach) Sr 1898–1972
      1. 1. Eugene (Beach) Jr 1928–1991
    5. 5. Claudine (L) Hughes 1907– m. Walter (F) Sullivan 1901–
      1. 1. Robert (Thomas) Sullivan 1937–2001
  6. 6. Raymond (Hile) Peters 1889–1961 m. Serena Harner 1896–1985 m. Hazel (M) Flynn 1890–1914
    1. 1. Olive (Ann) Peters 1922–2000
    2. 2. Willis (Alonzo) Peters 1915–2004
    3. 3. Caroline Peters 1917–
    4. 4. Harriet (Joyce) Peters 1924–1996
    5. 5. Raymond (Hile Hiel Peters) Jr 1920–1996 m. Deborah (Kay) Stone 1920– m. Winifred (May) Niedersmith 1922–2006
  7. 7. Ralph (Alonza) Peters 1886–1965 m. Elizabeth (H) Marti 1890–1975
    1. 1. Georgia (Mae) Peters 1912–1997
  8. 8. Lawrence (Clair) Peters 1878–1956 m. Mina (V) Griffin 1878–1969
    1. 1. Charlotte (Irene) Peters 1906–1937
    2. 2. Verlo (Clair) Peters 1904–1989 m. Frances (Bruce) Bartholow 1905–1986 m. Lester (Wilkes) Harris 1902–1996
      1. 1. Robert (Clair) Bartholow 1925–2006
    3. 3. Marjorie (Arlou) Peters 1919–1956 m. Chester (Charles) Lull 1917–1976
      1. 1. Leonard (C) Lull 1940–1970

Caroline ALDEN's Timeline

23 Records

1857
26 Aug 1857
Birth of Caroline Carrie ALDEN in Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Berrien County, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 3
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, USA
Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, USA
1885
1885
Age 28
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Highland, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
Highland, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
1900
1900
Age 43
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1904
1904
Age 47
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1907
1907
Age 50
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1912
1912
Age 55
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1915
1915
Age 58
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1918
1918
Age 61
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1929
1929
Age 72
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 73
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1934
1934
Age 77
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 78
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1936
1936
Age 79
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1938
1938
Age 81
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1940
1940
Age 83
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1945
1945
Age 88
Caroline Carrie ALDEN resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1945
16 Feb 1945
Age 88
Death of Caroline Carrie ALDEN in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1945
19 Feb 1945
Age 88
Burial of Caroline Carrie ALDEN in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1857
    Event Place: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Nebraska, State Census Collection, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Gosper; Township: Highland; Page: 8
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 11-22
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 75
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0014
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska; Roll: 749; Page: 209B; Enumeration District: 133
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 60B; Family History Library Film: 552162
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0058
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M653_537; Page: 215; Family History Library Film: 803537
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [10] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [13] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [14] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Palladium; Publication Date: 16 Feb 1945; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA; ,0.6026987,0.63329524,0.8392481&xid=2378
    [15] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M653_537; Page: 215; Family History Library Film: 803537

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 60B; Family History Library Film: 552162

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska; Roll: 749; Page: 209B; Enumeration District: 133

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Highland, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Nebraska, State Census Collection, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Gosper; Township: Highland; Page: 8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0058

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1904
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1912
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 75

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0014

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 11-22

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1938
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News-Palladium - 29 Aug 1938 - Page 4, 81st Birthday of Carrie (Alden) Peters 29 Aug 1938

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1938
    Event Place: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Herald-Press - 31 Aug 1938 - Page 2, Carrie (Alden) Peters Birthday 31 Aug 1938

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 11-22
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1945
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News-Palladium - 16 Feb 1945 - Page 6, Obituary for Carrie Alden Peters (Aged 87) 16 Feb 1945

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1945
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Palladium; Publication Date: 16 Feb 1945; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA; ,0.6026987,0.63329524,0.8392481&xid=2378
    [4] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1945
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index
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