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Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson 1860–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jul 1860

Birth Location: New Garden TWP, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 12 Jan 1948

Death Location: Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America

Father: Jacob Peterson

Mother: Elizabeth Peterson

Spouse(s): John Cheyney

Children(s): Harry Sr., Katherine Cheyney, Charles Cheyney, Florence Cheyney, Howard Cheyney, Sallie Cheyney, John Cheyney, Clarence Chaney

The story of Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson began in 1860 in New Garden TWP, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided in Concord, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided in Chester Ward 10, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson married John H Cheyney, and had children including Charles M Cheyney, Clarence Chaney, Florence Elizabeth Cheyney, Harry Peterson Cheyney Sr, Howard E Cheyney, John H Cheyney, Katherine Katie M Cheyney, Sallie J Cheyney. Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson passed away in 1948 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson began in 1860 in New Garden TWP, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided in Concord, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided in Chester Ward 10, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson married John H Cheyney, and had children including Charles M Cheyney, Clarence Chaney, Florence Elizabeth Cheyney, Harry Peterson Cheyney Sr, Howard E Cheyney, John H Cheyney, Katherine Katie M Cheyney, Sallie J Cheyney.
  • Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson passed away in 1948 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Peterson
1831–
Birth Location: Delaware
JP
Elizabeth Peterson
1835–
Birth Location: Delaware
EP

Spouses(s)

John Cheyney
1862–1925
Birth Location: Thornbury Twp, Delaware, USA
JC

Children(s)

Harry Sr.
1901–1986
Birth Location: Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
HS
Katherine Cheyney
1886–1911
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
KC
Charles Cheyney
1889–1912
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CC
Florence Cheyney
1898–1918
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
FC
Howard Cheyney
1886–1887
Birth Location: Thurlow, Delaware Co
HC
Sallie Cheyney
1890–1891
Birth Location: Thurlow, Delaware Co
SC
John Cheyney
1863–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JC
Clarence Chaney
1892–1915
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
CC

Elizabeth Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Peterson
1860–1948
Birth Place: New Garden TWP, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Jacob Peterson
1831–
Delaware
Elizabeth Peterson
1835–
Delaware
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Peterson's Descendants

1.
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Elizabeth (M. "Lizzie") Peterson (3 Jul 1860–12 Jan 1948) m. John (H) Cheyney (23 Sep 1862–17 Jul 1925)
  1. 1. Harry (Peterson Cheyney) Sr. 1901–1986 m. Thelma (Mary) Poole 1911–1979
    1. 1. Harry (Peterson Cheyney) Jr. 1930–1970 m. Anna (Freida) Wilke 1930–2002
    2. 2. Robert (Clarence) Cheyney 1934–1997 m. Anna (Freida) Wilke 1930–2002
  2. 2. Katherine ("Katie" M) Cheyney 1886–1911
  3. 3. Charles (M) Cheyney 1889–1912
  4. 4. Florence (Elizabeth) Cheyney 1898–1918
  5. 5. Howard (E) Cheyney 1886–1887
  6. 6. Sallie (J) Cheyney 1890–1891
  7. 7. John (H) Cheyney 1863–
  8. 8. Clarence Chaney 1892–1915

Elizabeth Peterson's Timeline

9 Records

1860
3 Jul 1860
Birth of Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson in New Garden TWP, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
New Garden TWP, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided here in Concord, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Concord, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided here in Chester Ward 10, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester Ward 10, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided here in Chester Ward 10, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester Ward 10, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided here in Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 70
Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided here in Upper Chichester, Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Chichester, Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 75
Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided here in Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 80
Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson resided here in Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1948
12 Jan 1948
Age 88
Death of Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Peterson in Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1860
    Event Place: New Garden TWP, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03496; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 23-181
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 111001-114250
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1563; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 209
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Concord, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1336; Page: 219B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chester Ward 10, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1241405
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Hannum family : descended from John and Margery Hannum, settlers in Chester County

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Concord, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Concord, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1336; Page: 219B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chester Ward 10, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chester Ward 10, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1241405

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chester Ward 10, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1563; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 209

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Upper Chichester, Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03496; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 23-181

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03496; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 23-181

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1948
    Event Place: Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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