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Ethel Exa Peters 1891–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jun 1891

Birth Location: Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 1934

Death Location: Troy, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Father: Lorenzo Peters

Mother: Caroline ALDEN

Spouse(s): Samuel Watkins

Children(s): Jean Watkins

In 1891, Ethel Exa Peters entered the world in Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA, born to Lorenzo Peters And Caroline Carrie Alden. In 1900, Ethel Exa Peters resided in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1918, Ethel Exa Peters resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Ethel Exa Peters married Samuel Harvey Watkins, and had children including Jean Watkins. Ethel Exa Peters passed away in 1934 in Troy, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Ethel Exa Peters entered the world in Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA, born to Lorenzo Peters And Caroline Carrie Alden.
  • In 1900, Ethel Exa Peters resided in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1918, Ethel Exa Peters resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Ethel Exa Peters married Samuel Harvey Watkins, and had children including Jean Watkins.
  • Ethel Exa Peters passed away in 1934 in Troy, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lorenzo Peters
1849–1893
Birth Location: Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
LP
Caroline ALDEN
1857–1945
Birth Location: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
CA

Spouses(s)

Samuel Watkins
1880–1973
Birth Location: Reedy, Roane, West Virginia, USA
SW

Children(s)

Jean Watkins
1920–
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
JW

Ethel Peters's Ancestors

Self
Ethel Peters
1891–1934
Birth Place: Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA
Parents
Lorenzo Peters
1849–1893
Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
Caroline (Carrie) ALDEN
1857–1945
Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
John Peters
1814–1864
Nova Scotia, Canada
Laura (Eliza) BURROUGHS
1817–1907
Troy, Geauga, Ohio, USA
Hiel Alden
1828–1923
Jefferson County, New York, USA
Lydia (Mary) WINER
1833–1916
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
John PETERS
1790–
Eliza NICOLS
1790–
Simon III
1784–1826
Ruth MUNROE
1786–1842
Jason ALDEN
1798–1886
Charlotte BARRETT
1802–1884
Barney WINER
1810–
Caroline LOVELAND
1810–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas PETERS
1770–
Mary LOCKTON
1770–
Simon II
1751–1833
Laura (BURROUGHS)
1755–1787
Otis Sr
1767–1825
Abigail BARROWS
1776–1857
Arad BARRETT
1780–1846
Asenath EVANS
1780–1851

Ethel Peters's Descendants

1.
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Ethel (Exa) Peters (30 Jun 1891–1934) m. Samuel (Harvey) Watkins (14 Nov 1880–1973)
  1. 1. Jean Watkins 1920–

Ethel Peters's Timeline

7 Records

1891
30 Jun 1891
Birth of Ethel Exa Peters in Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA
Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Ethel Exa Peters resided here in Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1918
30 Aug 1918
Age 27
Ethel Exa Peters resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Ethel Exa Peters resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Ethel Exa Peters resided here in Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1934
19 Nov 1934
Age 43
Death of Ethel Exa Peters in Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1934
1934
Age 43
Burial of Ethel Exa Peters in Troy, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Troy, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1891
    Event Place: Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_814; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 483
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0888; FHL microfilm: 2340765
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0058
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 142; Film Description: 1918 Wayne-1919 Benzie
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 7; Enumeration District: 0058

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1918
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 142; Film Description: 1918 Wayne-1919 Benzie

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_814; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 483

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0888; FHL microfilm: 2340765

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1934
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News-Palladium - 20 Nov 1934 - Page 3, Ethel Exa Peters Watkins death 20 Nov 1934

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Detroit Free Press; Publication Date: 20 Nov 1934; Publication Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.31711206,0.35624048,0.3498

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 142; Film Description: 1918 Wayne-1919 Benzie

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1934
    Event Place: Dearborn, Wayne, 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, Detroit Free Press; Publication Date: 20 Nov 1934; Publication Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.31711206,0.35624048,0.3498

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Troy, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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