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Henry Peters 1852–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Feb 1852

Birth Location: Watervliet, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 20 Nov 1945

Death Location: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA

Father: John Peters

Mother: Laura BURROUGHS

Spouse(s): Phebe Casner

Children(s): Walter Peters, Ervin Peters, Charles Peters, Edna Peters, Earl Peters

In 1852, Henry Peters entered the world in Watervliet, Berrien, Michigan, USA, born to John Peters And Laura Eliza Burroughs. In 1800, Henry Peters resided in Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1860, Henry Peters resided in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Henry Peters married Phebe Jennie Jane Casner, and had children including Charles Martin Peters, Earl Peters, Edna E Peters, Ervin Peters, Walter Henry Peters. Henry Peters passed away in 1945 in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1852, Henry Peters entered the world in Watervliet, Berrien, Michigan, USA, born to John Peters And Laura Eliza Burroughs.
  • In 1800, Henry Peters resided in Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1860, Henry Peters resided in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Henry Peters married Phebe Jennie Jane Casner, and had children including Charles Martin Peters, Earl Peters, Edna E Peters, Ervin Peters, Walter Henry Peters.
  • Henry Peters passed away in 1945 in Keeler, Van Buren, 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)

Phebe Casner
1855–1929
Birth Location: Atwood, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
PC

Children(s)

Walter Peters
1883–1955
Birth Location: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
WP
Ervin Peters
1886–1976
Birth Location: Bainbridge Township, Berrien, Michigan, USA
EP
Charles Peters
1886–1961
Birth Location: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
CP
Edna Peters
1881–1923
Birth Location: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
EP
Earl Peters
1888–1955
Birth Location: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
EP

Henry Peters's Ancestors

Self
Henry Peters
1852–1945
Birth Place: Watervliet, 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

Henry Peters's Descendants

1.
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Henry Peters (11 Feb 1852–20 Nov 1945) m. Phebe (Jennie Jane) Casner (03 Feb 1855–1929)
  1. 1. Walter (Henry) Peters 1883–1955
  2. 2. Ervin Peters 1886–1976 m. Coley (Belle) McQuiston 1901–1984
    1. 1. Robert Peters 1923–
    2. 2. Mary Peters 1925–
  3. 3. Charles (Martin) Peters 1886–1961 m. Edith (I) Krieger 1889–1982
    1. 1. Charles (Stanley) Peters 1916–1944 m. Dora (B) Gilson 1921–
    2. 2. Mildred (Elizabeth) Peters 1912–1936 m. William (Clyde) Frey 1909–
  4. 4. Edna (E) Peters 1881–1923 m. E (Lewellyn) Hall 1867–1942
    1. 1. Henry (D) Hall 1909–1939
    2. 2. Glada (M) Hall 1902–2002
    3. 3. Clarence (D) Hall 1905–
    4. 4. Melvin Hall 1906–1980
    5. 5. Charles (Irvin) Hall 1917–
  5. 5. Earl Peters 1888–1955 m. Jennie (Marie) Knapp 1892–1960
    1. 1. Norman (Glenn) Peters 1931–2008
    2. 2. Clayton (Allen) Peters 1917–
    3. 3. Helen (E) Peters 1922–
    4. 4. Harold (Eldon) Peters 1936–2017
    5. 5. Doris (Arthadena) Peters 1919–1921
    6. 6. Gordon (Horatio) Peters 1928–1979
    7. 7. Lowell (E) Peters 1914–2002 m. Claribel (Ruth) Yund 1920–1999

Henry Peters's Timeline

14 Records

1800
Bet. 1800–1900
Henry Peters resided here in Berrien, Michigan, USA
Berrien, Michigan, USA
1852
11 Feb 1852
Birth of Henry Peters in Watervliet, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Watervliet, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 8
Henry Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 18
Henry Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
Henry Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Henry Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
Henry Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 68
Henry Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 78
Henry Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 83
Henry Peters resided here in Benton Heights, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Heights, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1940
1940
Age 88
Henry Peters resided here in Benton Heights, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Heights, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1945
16 Nov 1945
Age 93
Henry Peters resided here in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1945
17 Nov 1945
Age 93
Death of Henry Peters in Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1945
20 Nov 1945
Age 93
Burial of Henry Peters in Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1852
    Event Place: Watervliet, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 669; Volume #: Roll 0669 - Certificates: 55500-55749, 07 Jan 1919-08 Jan 1919
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Heights, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 11-8A
    [3] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 572; Page: 55B; Enumeration District: 001
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 36B; Family History Library Film: 552162
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240702
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [11] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 20; Film Description: 1880 Marquette-1881 Berrien
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [15] Web: Indiana and Michigan, U.S., Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index, 1800-2010

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1800–1900
    Event Place: Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: A twentieth century history of Berrien County, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    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: 55B; Enumeration District: 001

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240702

    Genealogy Event 7
    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: 15A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Benton Heights, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Heights, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 11-8A

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Benton Heights, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Heights, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 11-8A

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1945
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1945
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Web: Indiana and Michigan, U.S., Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index, 1800-2010

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1945
    Event Place: Keeler, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Indiana and Michigan, U.S., Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
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