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Francis Leo Peterson 1912–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jul 1912

Birth Location: Battle Ground, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 13 Aug 1985

Death Location: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA

Father: Francis Peterson

Mother: Margaret Brettnacher

Spouse(s): Evelyn Brown

Children(s): James Peterson

In 1912, Francis Leo Peterson entered the world in Battle Ground, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA, born to Francis Paul Peterson And Margaret Anna Maggie Brettnacher. In 1940, Francis Leo Peterson resided in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA. In 1962, Francis Leo Peterson resided in 555 N. Sharon Chapel Road , West Lafayette. Francis Leo Peterson married Evelyn E Brown, and had children including Francis Paul Peterson, James Edward Peterson, Philip Raymond Peterson, Rosalyn Frances Peterson, Teresa Ann Peterson, Thelma Jean Peterson. Francis Leo Peterson passed away in 1985 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Francis Leo Peterson entered the world in Battle Ground, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA, born to Francis Paul Peterson And Margaret Anna Maggie Brettnacher.
  • In 1940, Francis Leo Peterson resided in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1962, Francis Leo Peterson resided in 555 N. Sharon Chapel Road , West Lafayette.
  • Francis Leo Peterson married Evelyn E Brown, and had children including Francis Paul Peterson, James Edward Peterson, Philip Raymond Peterson, Rosalyn Frances Peterson, Teresa Ann Peterson, Thelma Jean Peterson.
  • Francis Leo Peterson passed away in 1985 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.

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Children(s)

Francis Peterson's Ancestors

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Francis Peterson
1912–1985
Birth Place: Battle Ground, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Parents
Francis Paul Peterson
1877–1953
Dayton, IN
Margaret (Anna "Maggie") Brettnacher
1886–1952
Battle Ground, IN
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Peterson's Descendants

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Francis (Leo) Peterson (21 Jul 1912–13 Aug 1985) m. Evelyn (E.) Brown (14 Sep 1914–2 Mar 2012)
  1. 1. James (Edward) Peterson 1937–2021

Francis Peterson's Timeline

5 Records

1912
21 Jul 1912
Birth of Francis Leo Peterson in Battle Ground, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Battle Ground, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 28
Francis Leo Peterson resided here in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
1962
Abt 1962
Age 50
Francis Leo Peterson resided here in 555 N. Sharon Chapel Road , West Lafayette
555 N. Sharon Chapel Road , West Lafayette
1969
Abt 1969
Age 57
Francis Leo Peterson resided here in 555 N. Sharon Chapel Road , West Lafayette
555 N. Sharon Chapel Road , West Lafayette
1985
13 Aug 1985
Age 73
Death of Francis Leo Peterson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1912
    Event Place: Battle Ground, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Journal and Courier; Publication Date: 14 Aug 1985; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.08918445,0.49211064,0.32289267&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 606

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1962
    Event Place: 555 N. Sharon Chapel Road , West Lafayette
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 20 Nov 1962; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.038876668,0.14523554,0.3459214&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1969
    Event Place: 555 N. Sharon Chapel Road , West Lafayette
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 18 Jun 1969; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.035508282,0.6203749,0.31500116&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tippecanoe County
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Journal and Courier; Publication Date: 14 Aug 1985; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.08918445,0.49211064,0.32289267&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1985
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Journal and Courier; Publication Date: 14 Aug 1985; Publication Place: Lafayette, Indiana, USA; ,0.08918445,0.49211064,0.32289267&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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