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Elizabeth Jane Peters 1856–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1856

Birth Location: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 1927

Death Location: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Father: John Peters

Mother: Laura BURROUGHS

Spouse(s): John Summerill

Children(s): Anthony Sumerill, Ed Sumrill, R Sumerill, Nina Summerill, Florence Sumerill, Vesta Sumerill, Nora Sumrill, Oliver Sumerill

Elizabeth Jane Peters was born in 1856 in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA, the child of John Peters And Laura Eliza Burroughs. In 1860, Elizabeth Jane Peters resided in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1870, Elizabeth Jane Peters resided in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Elizabeth Jane Peters married John Summerill, and had children including Anthony Sumerill, B J Sumerill, Ed Sumrill, Florence Elizabeth Sumerill, Nina Summerill, Nora A Sumrill, Olive Sumerill, Oliver Amos Sumerill, R V Wesley Sumerill, Spencer Sumerill, Vesta Belle Sumerill. Elizabeth Jane Peters passed away in 1927 in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • Elizabeth Jane Peters was born in 1856 in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA, the child of John Peters And Laura Eliza Burroughs.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Jane Peters resided in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth Jane Peters resided in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Elizabeth Jane Peters married John Summerill, and had children including Anthony Sumerill, B J Sumerill, Ed Sumrill, Florence Elizabeth Sumerill, Nina Summerill, Nora A Sumrill, Olive Sumerill, Oliver Amos Sumerill, R V Wesley Sumerill, Spencer Sumerill, Vesta Belle Sumerill.
  • Elizabeth Jane Peters passed away in 1927 in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Peters
1814–1864
Birth Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
JP
Laura BURROUGHS
1817–1907
Birth Location: Troy, Geauga, Ohio, USA
LB

Spouses(s)

John Summerill
1854–1939
Birth Location: Etna Green, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
JS

Children(s)

Anthony Sumerill
1875–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
AS
Ed Sumrill
1897–1971
Birth Location: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
ES
R Sumerill
1893–1989
Birth Location: Watervliet, Berrien, Michigan, USA
RS
Nina Summerill
1891–1987
Birth Location: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
NS
Florence Sumerill
1887–1965
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
FS
Vesta Sumerill
1883–1945
Birth Location: Van Buren County, Michigan, USA
VS
Nora Sumrill
1876–1952
Birth Location: Bainbridge Township, Berrien, Michigan, USA
NS
Oliver Sumerill
1900–1983
Birth Location: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
OS

Elizabeth Peters's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Peters
1856–1927
Birth Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Parents
John Peters
1814–1864
Nova Scotia, Canada
Laura (Eliza) BURROUGHS
1817–1907
Troy, Geauga, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
John PETERS
1790–
Canada
Eliza NICOLS
1790–
Simon (BURROUGHS) III
1784–1826
Cummington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Ruth MUNROE
1786–1842
Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas PETERS
1770–
Mary LOCKTON
1770–
Simon II
1751–1833
Laura (BURROUGHS)
1755–1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Peters's Descendants

1.
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Elizabeth (Jane) Peters (31 Aug 1856–1927) m. John Summerill (26 Aug 1854–1939)
  1. 1. Anthony Sumerill 1875–
  2. 2. Ed Sumrill 1897–1971 m. Beulah Dale 1900–
    1. 1. Richard (E) Sumerill 1919–1919
  3. 3. R (V Wesley) Sumerill 1893–1989 m. Leora Taggert 1899–1998
    1. 1. Wesley (Melvin) Sumrill 1919–1994
  4. 4. Nina Summerill 1891–1987 m. William Osterander 1888– m. Spencer (John) Goldner 1883–
    1. 1. Mildred Ostrander 1909–1914
  5. 5. Florence (Elizabeth) Sumerill 1887–1965 m. Albert (F) Hiler 1887–1966
    1. 1. Marvelle Hiler 1912–
    2. 2. Dorothy Hiler 1916–
    3. 3. Francis (M) Hiler 1906–
    4. 4. Carl (A) Hiler 1910–
    5. 5. Kathryn (Ann) Hiler 1914–
    6. 6. Edith (Mae) Hiler 1907–
    7. 7. Virginia (Mildred) Hiler 1918–2007
    8. 8. Max (Albert) Hiler 1921–2005
    9. 9. Betty (Jean) Hiler 1924–
    10. 10. Florence (Marie) Hiler 1931–2017 m. Arnold (Ray) Blocker 1928–2003
  6. 6. Vesta (Belle) Sumerill 1883–1945 m. Vivian (Franklin) Zeller 1880–1969
    1. 1. Anthony (P) Zeller 1912–
    2. 2. Gerald (S) Zeller 1907–
    3. 3. Violet (Elizabeth) Zeller 1908–1995 m. Lloyd (S) Stretton 1911–1966
      1. 1. Marshall (Richard) Stretton 1932–2013
      2. 2. Lorna (M) Stretton 1935–2013
      3. 3. Carl (F) Stretton 1937–2002
      4. 4. Lloyd (Shelby Stretton) Jr 1942–2012
      5. 5. Phyllis Stretton 1944–1992
    4. 4. Richard (S) Zeller 1921–
    5. 5. Edwin (Peter) Zeller 1923–1987 m. Esther (I) (Zeller) 1917–1966
    6. 6. Ivan (Vivian) Zeller 1904–
  7. 7. Nora (A) Sumrill 1876–1952 m. Ollie Adams 1869–1952
    1. 1. Wesley (Sumerill) Adams 1904–1989
    2. 2. Oscar (Frederick) Adams 1911–1983
    3. 3. John (Jerry) Adams 1921–1989 m. Letha (Darlene) Wheaton 1922–2006
      1. 1. Jerrold (Wayne) Adams 1944–1994
    4. 4. Dorothy (Elizabeth) Springsteen 1908–2004 m. Henry (Heinie) Springsteen 1905–1986
    5. 5. Allen (Oliver) Adams 1909–1976 m. Gretchen Kubin 1908–
    6. 6. Isabelle (A) Adams 1905–2005 m. Charles (Leroy) Henderson 1906–
      1. 1. Bruce (K.) Henderson 1936–2006
    7. 7. Marjorie (Floy) Adams 1913–1990 m. William (Richard) Vanderhoof 1914–1988
      1. 1. Judith (Karen) Vanderhoof 1943–1978
      2. 2. David (Louis) Vanderhoof 1947–1974
    8. 8. Maxine (Sarah Jane) Adams 1915–1985 m. Gene (William) Kays 1914–
  8. 8. Oliver (Amos) Sumerill 1900–1983

Elizabeth Peters's Timeline

9 Records

1856
31 Aug 1856
Birth of Elizabeth Jane Peters in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 4
Elizabeth Jane Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
Elizabeth Jane Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Elizabeth Jane Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Elizabeth Jane Peters resided here in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Elizabeth Jane Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Elizabeth Jane Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1927
12 Mar 1927
Age 71
Death of Elizabeth Jane Peters in Spring Arbor, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Spring Arbor, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1927
1927
Age 71
Burial of Elizabeth Jane Peters in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1856
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 68
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 36B; Family History Library Film: 552162
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1240745
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Palladium; Publication Date: 14 Mar 1927; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.46132374,0.86981684
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 36B; Family History Library Film: 552162

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 572; Page: 49A; Enumeration District: 001

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1240745

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 68

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1927
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Herald-Palladium - 14 Mar 1927 - Page 9, John Sumerill 14 Mar 1927

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1927
    Event Place: Spring Arbor, Jackson, 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: 14 Mar 1927; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.46132374,0.86981684
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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