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Elizabeth Peterson 1773–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1773

Birth Location: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 22 February 1854

Death Location: Goodhope, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA

Father: John Peterson

Mother: Eve Harper

Spouse(s): George Sr.

Children(s): Elizabeth Post, Enoch Post, Jacob Post, Eve Post, Rebecca Post, Isaac Post, Mary Post, George Jr

The story of Elizabeth Peterson began in 1773 in Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States. In 1850, Elizabeth Peterson resided in District 22, Harrison, Virginia. Elizabeth Peterson married George Post Sr, and had children including Elizabeth Post, Enoch Post, Eve Post, George Post Jr, Isaac Post, Jacob Post, Mary Post, Rebecca Post. Elizabeth Peterson passed away in 1854 in Goodhope, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Peterson began in 1773 in Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Peterson resided in District 22, Harrison, Virginia.
  • Elizabeth Peterson married George Post Sr, and had children including Elizabeth Post, Enoch Post, Eve Post, George Post Jr, Isaac Post, Jacob Post, Mary Post, Rebecca Post.
  • Elizabeth Peterson passed away in 1854 in Goodhope, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Peterson
1729–1814
Birth Location: Baren, Langenbruck, Basel, Switzerland
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Eve Harper
1742–1816
Birth Location: Niederweiler, Bitburg-Prum, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
EH

Spouses(s)

George Sr.
1770–1849
Birth Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
GS

Children(s)

Elizabeth Post
1803–1884
Birth Location: Isaac's Creek, Harrison, Virginia / West Virginia
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Enoch Post
1815–1900
Birth Location: Buffalo Run, Harrison, Virginia, USA
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Jacob Post
1801–1871
Birth Location: Isaacs Creek, Harrison County, Virginia
JP
Eve Post
1795–1824
Birth Location: Isaacs Creek, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
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Rebecca Post
1810–1880
Birth Location: Isaac's Creek, Harrison County, Virginia, USA
RP
Isaac Post
1811–1822
Birth Location: Hardy County, West Virginia, USA
IP
Mary Post
1809–1887
Birth Location: Isaac's Creek, Harrison County, Virginia, USA
MP
George Jr
1797–1878
Birth Location: Isaac's Creek, Harrison, Virginia, USA
GJ

Elizabeth Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Peterson
1773–1854
Birth Place: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Jacob Peterson
1729–1814
Baren, Langenbruck, Basel, Switzerland
Eve (Elizabeth) Harper
1742–1816
Niederweiler, Bitburg-Prum, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Grandparents
John (Jacob) Peterson
1706–1785
Langenbruck, Baronville, Kanton-Baselland, Switzerland
Sara Mohlerin
1711–1787
Deighten, Basel, Switzerland
Philip Harper
1713–1798
Niederweiler, Rhein-Hunsrücker Landkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Anna (Elisabetha) Kauffmann
1719–1752
Wurrich, Rhein-Hunsrücker Landkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Peterson's Descendants

1.
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Elizabeth Peterson (16 Mar 1773–22 February 1854) m. George (Post) Sr. (18 Apr 1770–16 Jul 1849)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Post 1803–1884
  2. 2. Enoch Post 1815–1900
  3. 3. Jacob Post 1801–1871
  4. 4. Eve Post 1795–1824
  5. 5. Rebecca Post 1810–1880
  6. 6. Isaac Post 1811–1822
  7. 7. Mary Post 1809–1887
  8. 8. George (Post) Jr 1797–1878 m. Sarah (Ann) Ramage 1808–1835 m. Sarah Boring 1814–1870
    1. 1. Nancy (Jane) Post 1845–1856
    2. 2. Elender ("Ellen") Post 1840–1860
    3. 3. Eliza (A) Adams 1847–1922 m. Samuel Adams 1851–1926
      1. 1. Mary (Susan) Adams 1871–1931 m. Minter Wymer 1860–1940
        1. 1. Mable (Ruth) Wimer 1911–1988
      2. 2. George (W) Adams 1873–1947
      3. 3. Coleman (Lee) Adams 1875–1948 m. Elizabeth (Janet) Lee 1881–1962
        1. 1. Clarence (Lee) Adams 1914–1930
        2. 2. Bertha (E) Adams 1916–1985 m. Jesse (Donald) Wharton 1915–2001
        3. 3. Mary (P) Adams 1918–1959 m. Chester (John) March 1924–2010 m. William (L) Connor 1921–
      4. 4. Cebastion (Croner) Adams 1876–1959 m. Daisy (Olive) Hinzman 1879–1941
        1. 1. Clara (Mabel) Adams 1911–2004 m. Howard (Orville) Olmstead 1913–1991
        2. 2. Gay Adams 1914–1987 m. Lawrence (Freemont) Satterfield 1909–1994
      5. 5. Ivy (Gay) Adams 1879–1962
      6. 6. Clarence (Wade) Adams 1881–1961
      7. 7. Ira (Luther) Adams 1886–1966
      8. 8. Alden (Addison) Adams 1886–1950 m. O'Dessie (Louisette) Stutler 1891–1937
        1. 1. Wayman (Lewis) Adams 1918–1923
        2. 2. George (Herbert) Adams 1915–1990
        3. 3. Carolyn (Alene) Adams 1930–1990
        4. 4. Wilford (Vance) Adams 1913–1979 m. Hilda (Mozella) Helm 1921–2002
        5. 5. Wanda (Lee) Adams 1918–1988
        6. 6. Martha (June) Adams 1927–1992
        7. 7. Mary (Jean (Cochran)) Adams 1928–2009
        8. 8. William (Howard) Adams 1934–
        9. 9. Wanette (Vestine) Adams 1913–1913
      9. 9. William (Gail) Adams 1889–1962
    4. 4. Margaret (Caroline) Post 1855–1929 m. John (William) Thrash 1864–1957
      1. 1. Amy (Anna) Thrash 1891–1991 m. Esta (Calvin) Wilson 1879–1940
        1. 1. Gertrude (Thrash) Wilson 1908–1993 m. John (Henry) Davis 1905–1960
        2. 2. Ernest (Lloyd Wilson) Sr. 1918–2011 m. Waneta (Maxine) McBee 1923–2012
        3. 3. Esta (Calvin Wilson) Jr. 1911–1965 m. Virginia (Maxine) Davis 1915–1971
        4. 4. Margaret (Geraldine) Wilson 1912–1934
        5. 5. Loraine (Virginia) Wilson 1914–2009 m. Fred (Sanford) Straight 1908–1998
        6. 6. Jasper (William) Wilson 1912–1936
      2. 2. Vella (Ruth) Thrash 1885–1969 m. Coleman (Silas) Hawkins 1877–1914 m. Elbert (B) Howell 1878–1948
        1. 1. Ralph (William) Hawkins 1910–2008
        2. 2. Lester (William) Thrash 1907–1988
      3. 3. Floyd (Alvin) Thrash 1888–1979 m. Caroline (K) Merrill 1893–1981
        1. 1. Marion (Merrill) Thrash 1916–1987 m. Alberta (H) Williams 1917–
      4. 4. Orval Thrash 1894–1960 m. Ida (Alice) Wright 1897–1987
        1. 1. Lorraine (E) Thrash 1922–1979 m. Joe Demary 1921–2008
        2. 2. Maud (Amy) Thrash 1917–1999 m. Clyde (Edward) Hoult 1915–2003
      5. 5. Voyle Thrash 1885–1885
      6. 6. William (Brown) Thrash 1898–1934 m. Hannah (Reva) Hissom 1902–1986
        1. 1. John (William) Thrash 1925–1994 m. June (P.) Elliot 1928–2009
        2. 2. Jackson (Calvin) Thrash 1928–2002
        3. 3. Margaret (Lorraine "Peg") Thrash 1929–2010 m. David (Milton) Schauffner 1926–1998 m. Lawrence (Tillman) Anglin 1922–2003
        4. 4. Betty (Marie) Thrash 1931–2001 m. Howard Barrett 1934–1972

Elizabeth Peterson's Timeline

5 Records

1773
16 Mar 1773
Birth of Elizabeth Peterson in Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1792
12 May 1792
Age 19
Elizabeth Peterson was married in Hardy Co, WV
Hardy Co, WV
1850
1850
Age 77
Elizabeth Peterson resided here in District 22, Harrison, Virginia
District 22, Harrison, Virginia
1854
22 February 1854
Age 81
Death of Elizabeth Peterson in Hackers Creek, Harrison Co, VA/WV
Hackers Creek, Harrison Co, VA/WV
1860
1860
Age 87
Elizabeth Peterson resided here in Lewis, Virginia, United States
Lewis, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1773
    Event Place: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1773; Birth city: Hampshire Co; Birth state: WV
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lewis, Virginia; Roll: M653_1358; Page: 127; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 805358
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 22, Harrison, Virginia; Roll: M432_950; Page: 231A; Image: 468
    [4] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12 May 1792
    Event Place: Hardy Co, WV

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 22, Harrison, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 22, Harrison, Virginia; Roll: M432_950; Page: 231A; Image: 468

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lewis, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lewis, Virginia; Roll: M653_1358; Page: 127; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 805358

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 February 1854
    Event Place: Hackers Creek, Harrison Co, VA/WV
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1773; Birth city: Hampshire Co; Birth state: WV
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Goodhope, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Find a Grave Index
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