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Jacob Lee Peters 1841–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1841

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 16 Jul 1891

Death Location: Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA

Father: William Peters

Mother: Mary Mcpherson

Spouse(s): Mary Johnston

Children(s): Maggie Peters, Emily Peters, William Peters, Sarah Peters, Annie Peters

In 1841, Jacob Lee Peters entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to William B Peters And Mary Polly Mcpherson. In 1850, Jacob Lee Peters resided in District 20, Giles, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Jacob Lee Peters resided in Giles, Virginia, USA. Jacob Lee Peters married Mary S Johnston, and had children including Annie R Peters, Emily E Peters, Maggie L W Peters, Sarah M Peters, William W Peters. Jacob Lee Peters passed away in 1891 in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Jacob Lee Peters entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to William B Peters And Mary Polly Mcpherson.
  • In 1850, Jacob Lee Peters resided in District 20, Giles, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Jacob Lee Peters resided in Giles, Virginia, USA.
  • Jacob Lee Peters married Mary S Johnston, and had children including Annie R Peters, Emily E Peters, Maggie L W Peters, Sarah M Peters, William W Peters.
  • Jacob Lee Peters passed away in 1891 in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Peters
1817–1860
Birth Location: , Giles, Virginia, USA
WP
Mary Mcpherson
1796–1859
Birth Location: , Loudoun, Virginia, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Mary Johnston
1844–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MJ

Children(s)

Maggie Peters
1883–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MP
Emily Peters
1886–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
EP
William Peters
1890–1953
Birth Location: , Virginia, United States
WP
Sarah Peters
1867–
Birth Location: Giles, Virginia, USA
SP
Annie Peters
1873–
Birth Location: Virginia
AP

Jacob Peters's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Peters
1841–1891
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
William B Peters
1817–1860
, Giles, Virginia, USA
Mary (Polly) Mcpherson
1796–1859
, Loudoun, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Peters) Jr
1777–1860
Giles Co., VA
Sarah Clay
1782–1823
Rockingham Co., VA
STEPHEN (W) MCPHERSON
1772–
Pheby Murdock
1775–
Great-Grandparents
STEPHEN MCPHERSON
1752–1804
Phoebe Hatton
1755–1788
JOSEPH MURDOCK
1750–1810
RACHEL MOORE
1750–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
STEPHEN MCPHERSON
1728–1799
MARY PYLE
1731–1775
John Hutton
1715–
ANN WEBSTER
1722–

Jacob Peters's Descendants

1.
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Jacob (Lee) Peters (Dec 1841–16 Jul 1891) m. Mary (S.) Johnston (May 1844–)
  1. 1. Maggie (L W) Peters 1883–
  2. 2. Emily (E) Peters 1886–
  3. 3. William (W) Peters 1890–1953
  4. 4. Sarah (M) Peters 1867–
  5. 5. Annie (R) Peters 1873–

Jacob Peters's Timeline

10 Records

1841
Dec 1841
Birth of Jacob Lee Peters in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 9
Jacob Lee Peters resided here in District 20, Giles, Virginia, USA
District 20, Giles, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Jacob Lee Peters resided here in Giles, Virginia, USA
Giles, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Jacob Lee Peters resided here in Malden, Malden, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Malden, Malden, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Jacob Lee Peters resided here in Walkers Creek, Giles, Virginia, USA
Walkers Creek, Giles, Virginia, USA
1891
16 Jul 1891
Age 50
Death of Jacob Lee Peters in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA
Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA
1900
1900
Age 59
Jacob Lee Peters resided here in Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
Jacob Lee Peters resided here in Bluefield Ward 8, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Bluefield Ward 8, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1915
4 Apr 1915
Age 74
Jacob Lee Peters resided here in Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 79
Jacob Lee Peters resided here in Pocahontas, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Pocahontas, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1841
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pocahontas, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1917; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 130
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Walkers Creek, Giles, Virginia; Roll: 1367; Page: 92A; Enumeration District: 034
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Malden, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1690; Page: 185B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: 1730; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0091
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Giles, Virginia; Roll: M653_1345; Page: 855; Family History Library Film: 805345
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bluefield Ward 8, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1689; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1375702
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 20, Giles, Virginia; Roll: 945; Page: 401b
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 20, Giles, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 20, Giles, Virginia; Roll: 945; Page: 401b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Giles, Virginia; Roll: M653_1345; Page: 855; Family History Library Film: 805345

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Malden, Malden, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Malden, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1690; Page: 185B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Walkers Creek, Giles, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Walkers Creek, Giles, Virginia; Roll: 1367; Page: 92A; Enumeration District: 034

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: 1730; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0091

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bluefield Ward 8, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bluefield Ward 8, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1689; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1375702

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1915
    Event Place: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Bluefield Daily Telegraph; Publication Date: 4 Apr 1915; Publication Place: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA; &terms=Jacob_•_Peters

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pocahontas, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pocahontas, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1917; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1891
    Event Place: Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA
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