YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Caroline Rosanna PETERSON 1855–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 AUG 1855

Birth Location: Pigeon Roost, Mitchell Co., North Carolina

Death Date: 29 JUN 1938

Death Location: John Whitson Cemetery, Relief, Mitchell Co., North Carolina

Father: Hiram PETERSON

Mother: Nancy MASHBURN

Spouse(s): John WHITSON

Children(s): Clayton WHITSON, Anna WHITSON, Nora WHITSON, Oscar WHITSON

The story of Caroline Rosanna PETERSON began in 1855 in Pigeon Roost, Mitchell Co., North Carolina. Caroline Rosanna PETERSON married John W Whitson, and had children including Anna Whitson, Bessie Whitson, Clayton Whitson, Davey Whitson, Nora Lee Whitson, Oscar Mohney Whitson. Caroline Rosanna PETERSON passed away in 1938 in John Whitson Cemetery, Relief, Mitchell Co., North Carolina.

Find more search results for Caroline PETERSON
CP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Caroline Rosanna PETERSON began in 1855 in Pigeon Roost, Mitchell Co., North Carolina.
  • Caroline Rosanna PETERSON married John W Whitson, and had children including Anna Whitson, Bessie Whitson, Clayton Whitson, Davey Whitson, Nora Lee Whitson, Oscar Mohney Whitson.
  • Caroline Rosanna PETERSON passed away in 1938 in John Whitson Cemetery, Relief, Mitchell Co., North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Caroline PETERSON's Ancestors

Self
Caroline PETERSON
1855–1938
Birth Place: Pigeon Roost, Mitchell Co., North Carolina
Parents
Hiram PETERSON
1811–1892
Poplar, Mitchell Co., North Carolina
Nancy MASHBURN
1816–1898
Three Mile Ridge, McDowell Co., North Carolina
Grandparents
Tobias PETERSON
1767–1838
Catawba Co., North Carolina
Mary (Ann Elizabeth) SIVILIA
1775–1846
James (MASHBURN) III
1797–1886
Burke Co., North Carolina
Dorothy HAMPTON
1774–1819
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Caroline PETERSON's Descendants

1.
CP
Caroline (Rosanna) PETERSON (29 AUG 1855–29 JUN 1938) m. John (W.) WHITSON (9 AUG 1857–27 DEC 1915)
  1. 1. Clayton WHITSON 1879–1950 m. Anna (Mae) BRADSHAW 1882–1980
  2. 2. Anna WHITSON 1889–1975
  3. 3. Nora (Lee) WHITSON 1892–1912
  4. 4. Oscar (Mohney) WHITSON 1898–1959 m. Julia (Jeanette) BYRD 1900–1997
    1. 1. Elmer (Wade) WHITSON 1918–2004 m. Lola (Ruth) JONES 1913–2001
    2. 2. Thelma WHITSON 1921–1975 m. Smith (Napolean DUGGER) I 1897–1971
      1. 1. Tersey (Coralee) DUGGER 1917–1978 m. Robert (F.) BRITT 1914–1988
      2. 2. Sadie (Louise) DUGGER 1945–2016 m. Blaine VINES 1940–2024
      3. 3. Earnest (Joe ‘Bud’) CHURCH 1941–1987
      4. 4. Smith (Napolean ‘Junior’ DUGGER) II 1951–2008
    3. 3. Page WHITSON 1930–2018 m. Helen (Elizabeth BOWMAN) [BAUMANN] 1930–2016
    4. 4. Irene WHITSON 1929–1942
    5. 5. Nora (Ann) WHITSON 1924–2012

Caroline PETERSON's Timeline

2 Records

1855
29 AUG 1855
Birth of Caroline Rosanna PETERSON in Pigeon Roost, Mitchell Co., North Carolina
Pigeon Roost, Mitchell Co., North Carolina
1938
29 JUN 1938
Age 83
Death of Caroline Rosanna PETERSON in Relief, Mitchell Co., North Carolina
Relief, Mitchell Co., North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 AUG 1855
    Event Place: Pigeon Roost, Mitchell Co., North Carolina
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Jeanie Mitchell’s Ancestry tree.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 AUG 1856
    Event Place: Yancey Co., North Carolina
    Record Source: FindAGrave.com-U.S. & Canada & other countries

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 JUN 1938
    Event Place: Relief, Mitchell Co., North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Jeanie Mitchell’s Ancestry tree.
    [2] FindAGrave.com-U.S. & Canada & other countries

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: John Whitson Cemetery, Relief, Mitchell Co., North Carolina
    Record Source: FindAGrave.com-U.S. & Canada & other countries

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE