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John Peters 1770–1846 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1770

Birth Location: Rockingham County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1846

Death Location: Scott County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Johann Peters

Mother: Johann Jr

Spouse(s): Mary Orear, Catherine Hacker, Anna Peter

Children(s): John III, Absalom Peters, Eleanor Peters, Susannah Peters, Jacob PETERS, Ann PETERS, Mary Peters, Rebecca Peters, Sarah VanHouse, Amos Peters, Betty Peters, Johann Peter, Sarah Peters, Elizabeth Peters, Jesse Peters, Catherine Peters, Melvina Peters, John Sheriff, Elizabeth Peters, Johann Peters, Elizabeth Carmack, Mary Robertson, Susannah Hensley, William Peters, Sarah Peters, Eleanor Peters, Jacob Peters, Mary Gabbard, Melvina Peters, Jesse Peters, Mary Peters

John Peters was born in 1770 in Rockingham County, Virginia, USA, the child of Johann Jacob Peters And Johann Jacob Peters Jr. John Peters married Anna Maria Peter, Catherine Lane Hacker, Mary Polly Orear, Rosine Margarete Kugel, and had children including Absalom Peters, Amos Peters, Ann Mary Peters, Betty Peters, Catherine Peters, Eleanor Ellen Peters, Eleanor Peters, Elizabeth Betty Peters, Elizabeth Peters, Elizabeth Peters Carmack, Jacob Hacker Jim Peters, Jacob Peters, Jesse Peters, Johann Adam Peter, Johann Jacob Peters, John Peters Iii, John Peters Sheriff, Mary Ann Peters Robertson, Mary Margaret Polly Peters Gabbard, Mary Polly Peters, Melvina Peters, Rebecca Peters, Sarah Sallie Peters Vanhouse, Sarah Ann Peters, Sarah Peters, Susannah Hensley, Susannah Peters, William E Peters. John Peters passed away in 1846 in Scott County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Peters was born in 1770 in Rockingham County, Virginia, USA, the child of Johann Jacob Peters And Johann Jacob Peters Jr.
  • John Peters married Anna Maria Peter, Catherine Lane Hacker, Mary Polly Orear, Rosine Margarete Kugel, and had children including Absalom Peters, Amos Peters, Ann Mary Peters, Betty Peters, Catherine Peters, Eleanor Ellen Peters, Eleanor Peters, Elizabeth Betty Peters, Elizabeth Peters, Elizabeth Peters Carmack, Jacob Hacker Jim Peters, Jacob Peters, Jesse Peters, Johann Adam Peter, Johann Jacob Peters, John Peters Iii, John Peters Sheriff, Mary Ann Peters Robertson, Mary Margaret Polly Peters Gabbard, Mary Polly Peters, Melvina Peters, Rebecca Peters, Sarah Sallie Peters Vanhouse, Sarah Ann Peters, Sarah Peters, Susannah Hensley, Susannah Peters, William E Peters.
  • John Peters passed away in 1846 in Scott County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Peters's Ancestors

Self
John Peters
1770–1846
Birth Place: Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Johann Jacob Peters
1723–1804
Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
Johann (Jacob Peters) Jr
1744–1823
Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Grandparents
Rosina (Catharina (Peters) Heuschel Heuschel Or Heuschelig) Peters
1702–1776
Hilsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Johann (Jacob) Peters
1723–1804
Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
Elizabeth (Sims,) Shumate
1722–1799
Asterlagen, Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Peter Heuschelig
1685–1732
Rosina Peters
1702–1776
Thomas Sims
1702–1784
Rebecca Petty
1703–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Hauschel
1660–
Margaretha Weber
1660–
Peter Heuschelig
1685–1732
William 8pggf
1663–1716
Amy Clarke
1680–1716

John Peters's Descendants

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John Peters (Abt. 1770–1846) m. Mary (Polly) Orear (abt 1771–1859) m. Catherine (Lane) Hacker (1 October 1783–14 January 1859) m. Anna (Maria) Peter (29 Dec 1772–1 Jan 1813)
  1. 1. John (Peters) III 1810–1840 m. Mary (Ann Beeler) Peters 1791–1867
    1. 1. Ann Peters 1826– m. John (Boville) McCroskey 1828–1898
      1. 1. James (Madison) McCroskey 1856–1943 m. Amelia (Ann Anna Fleenor McCroskey) V2 1862–1932
        1. 1. Lettice (Eve) McCroskey 1883–1966 m. George (Washington) Pippin 1869–1936 m. Charles (Clinton) Pullon 1882–1956
        2. 2. Robert (Frederick) McCroskey 1897–1961 m. Ella (Preston) Worley 1903–2001 m. Margaret (Ann McCroskey) Stewart 1899–1920
        3. 3. Beulah (Gay McCroskey) Gobble 1900–1989 m. Carl (Smith) Gobble 1898–1955
        4. 4. Margaret (Bell McCroskey) Coalson 1880–1950 m. Jerry (Daniel Coalson) Sr 1890–1948
        5. 5. Garry (Lee Guy) McCroskey 1893–1983 m. Trula (Lee) Booher 1898–1984
        6. 6. Elgin (Graves) McCroskey 1906–1979 m. Helen (Dickenson) Martin 1915–1976
        7. 7. Ray (Monroe) McCroskey 1891–1974
        8. 8. William (E) McCroskey 1888–1911
        9. 9. Rosa (Victoria McCroskey) Rust 1885–1985 m. Arthur Rust 1885–1940
        10. 10. Edna (M McCroskey) Neely 1895–1990 m. K (Morroe) Neely 1895–1940
        11. 11. Guy (Luther) McCroskey 1900–1983 m. Leula Mccroskey 1898–
      2. 2. Martin (Luther) McCroskey 1871–1949 m. Julia (Cornelia) Hoss 1874–1966
        1. 1. Clyde (William) McCroskey 1903–1998
        2. 2. Edmond McCroskey 1897–1980 m. Bay (Core) Lilly 1899–1985
        3. 3. Bessie (Leona) McCroskey 1898–
        4. 4. Olaf (Garland) McCroskey 1900–1997
        5. 5. Mildred (F McCroskey) Worley 1916–2001
        6. 6. Claude (Arthur) McCroskey 1893–1894
        7. 7. Ernest McCroskey 1901–2002
        8. 8. Margaret (Ella) McCroskey 1907–
        9. 9. Campbell McCroskey 1910–2009
        10. 10. Pauline McCroskey 1913–2010
        11. 11. Fannie (M) McCroskey 1917–
      3. 3. Robert (Craig) McCroskey 1860–1899
        1. 1. Clifford (B) McCroskey 1897–1961
        2. 2. Charles (Franklin) Mccroskey 1887–1971
        3. 3. Ethel (Emily) McCroskey 1890–1975
        4. 4. William (Clifford (Fred)) McCroskey 1882–1928
      4. 4. Eva (Emiline) McCroskey 1853–1878
        1. 1. Samuel (E.) Harley 1876–1969
        2. 2. Margaret (Catherine "Maggie" Harley) Rush 1871–1939
      5. 5. Mary (Ann Catherine) McCroskey 1849–1858
      6. 6. George (Washington) McCroskey 1860–1945
        1. 1. Stella (Baker) McCroskey 1904–1988
      7. 7. Thomas (Josiah) McCroskey 1865–1940 m. Lillie (May) McCroskey 1869–1895
        1. 1. Albert (Clyde) McCroskey 1903–1966
        2. 2. Frank (Goodman) McCroskey 1894–1985
        3. 3. Ruth (Mae) McCroskey 1913–2008
      8. 8. Andrew (Willaby Ireson) McCroskey 1867–1949
        1. 1. Vernon McCroskey 1909–1980
      9. 9. John (Adam) McCroskey 1851–1894 m. Rosa (B) Doty 1857–1934
        1. 1. Margaret (Adline "Ann") McCroskey 1880–1964
        2. 2. Gray McCroskey 1887–1967
        3. 3. Rachel McCroskey 1894–1918
        4. 4. Mamie, (Nannie Virginia) McCroskey 1883–1931
        5. 5. Stella (Lottie) McCroskey 1892–1973
        6. 6. Bessie (Irene) McCroskey 1890–1968 m. Arthur Tucker 1888–
        7. 7. John (Christian) McCroskey 1884–1958 m. Bessie Bryant 1901–1982
        8. 8. Jonna (M) Mccroskey 1883–
        9. 9. Robert (Emmett) McCroskey 1887–1967
      10. 10. William (H) McCroskey 1855–1888
      11. 11. William (Clifford (Fred)) McCroskey 1882–1928
        1. 1. George (Allen) McCroskey 1916–1978
    2. 2. Eve Peters 1834–1911 m. Cyrus (R) Goodson 1831–1904
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) Goodson 1861–1909
        1. 1. Arthur (James) Jones 1896–1954
      2. 2. Philip (Beaureguard) Goodson 1865–1927
        1. 1. Lawry ("Larry" Haskiel) Goodson 1900–1968
      3. 3. Samuel Goodson 1858–
      4. 4. Mary (E) Goodson 1862–
      5. 5. Julia (A) Goodson 1864–
    3. 3. Hannah Peters 1836– m. William Vance 1828–
      1. 1. Jesse (Lloyd) Vance 1855–1911 m. Jane (Minor) Sells 1860–1954
        1. 1. S. (I. L.) Vance 1887–1888
        2. 2. Lloyd (Preston) Vance 1891–1938
        3. 3. Beulah (Elizabeth Vance,) McCary 1894–1967 m. Henry (Ward Beecher) McCary 1887–1968 m. Henry (Ward Beecher) McCary 1887–1968
        4. 4. Edwin (McKinley) Vance 1896–1951
        5. 5. Albert (Sello) Vance 1887–1936
        6. 6. Lena (Ethel) Vance 1883–1971
        7. 7. Bertha (A) Vance 1885–1948
    4. 4. Susannah (Susan Peters) Booher 1812–1877 m. David Booher 1815–1874
      1. 1. Rosanna Booher 1840–1891 m. David Wampler 1834–1907
        1. 1. Lula (Belle) Weaver 1875–1965 m. G (H) Oliver 1879–
        2. 2. Lula (Belle) Weaver 1874–1961
        3. 3. William (Delany) Wampler 1872–1930
        4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) White 1866–1948
        5. 5. Martha (Jane) Wampler 1867–1940
        6. 6. Susanna Wampler 1869–1890
        7. 7. Amanda (A) Barr 1877–1955
        8. 8. John Wampler 1879–1950
        9. 9. Samuel (James) Wampler 1883–1958
      2. 2. Josiah Booher 1850–1912
        1. 1. David (Henry) Booher 1887–1932
    5. 5. Isaac Peters 1814–1885
    6. 6. Daniel Peters 1815–1893
    7. 7. John (W) Peters 1829–1907
    8. 8. Philip Peters 1810–1889
    9. 9. Elizabeth Peters 1809–
    10. 10. Catherine Peters 1821–
    11. 11. Sarah Peters 1823–
    12. 12. Ellen Peters 1832–1910
    13. 13. Adam Peters 1821–
  2. 2. Absalom Peters 1795–
  3. 3. Eleanor Peters 1811–1882 m. James Hensley 1804–1866
    1. 1. Lilburn (H Hensley) Sr. 1832–1904
      1. 1. Fairzina ("Gal" Good) Hensley 1860–1953
        1. 1. Henry (Clay) Barker 1880–1944 m. Bettie Barker 1878–1947
    2. 2. Elbert Hensley 1851–1938
    3. 3. Catherine Hensley 1853–1870
    4. 4. Emanuel (Hilburn) Hensley 1837–1904
    5. 5. Wilburn (Jackson) Hensley 1828–1880
    6. 6. John (W.) Hensley 1846–1900
    7. 7. Martin (Van Buren) Hensley 1835–1904
    8. 8. Louisa (Jane) Hensley 1829–1907
    9. 9. Sarah Hensley 1831–1901
    10. 10. Finetta (Jane) Hensley 1836–1860
    11. 11. Isaac Hensley 1841–1900
    12. 12. William Hensley 1840–
    13. 13. Richard (Anderson) Hensley 1849–1917
      1. 1. Isaac (Sylvester) Hensley 1882–1966 m. Minnie (Carmalle) Salyer 1881–1920
        1. 1. Ada (Gertrude) Hensley 1900–1938
        2. 2. Clarence (Daniel) Hensley 1902–1972
  4. 4. Susannah Peters 1807–1888 m. Lewis (Haney) Williams 1806–1871
    1. 1. William (Washington) Williams 1831–1911
    2. 2. Clarinda (Frances) Hallmark 1846–1921
    3. 3. Mary (Jane Williams) Swetnam 1827–1911
    4. 4. Alice (Margaret) Smith 1849–1926
    5. 5. Nancy (Catherine) Creel 1842–1924
    6. 6. Dicy (Eleanor) Burton 1836–1929
    7. 7. Jacob (Peters) Williams 1829–1912 m. Phoeba Boggs 1832–1910
      1. 1. Rena (Williams) Gallison 1862–1954 m. Cas Gallian 1858–
      2. 2. Lewis Williams 1859–1937
        1. 1. William (Sherman) Williams 1880–1963
      3. 3. John (Nelson) Williams 1864–1954 m. Elizabeth (Douglas "Lizzie") Boggs 1865–1948 m. Mary Hawkins 1869–
        1. 1. Georgie (Ann) O'Bryan 1884–1962
        2. 2. Gladys Williams 1904–1904
        3. 3. Herman Williams 1903–1903
        4. 4. Everett Williams 1902–1902
        5. 5. Allie Williams 1889–1890
        6. 6. Maye (Elva) Williams 1900–1986
        7. 7. Arlie (Wayne) Williams 1893–1966
        8. 8. Arby (Merlin) Williams 1891–1984
        9. 9. Bertha Williams 1887–1982
        10. 10. Josie (Ellen) Williams 1895–1972
        11. 11. Vera (Iris) Williams 1907–2002
        12. 12. Charles (Oscar) Williams 1898–1916
      4. 4. Susan (Margaret Williams) Boggs 1851–1937
      5. 5. Mary (Jane Williams) Blythe 1857–1939
        1. 1. Eliza Blythe 1886–
        2. 2. William Blythe 1878–
      6. 6. David (Oscar) Williams 1869–1951
      7. 7. Jacob (Peters Williams) Jr 1870–1959
      8. 8. William (Henderson) Williams 1853–1933
      9. 9. America Williams 1862–1863
      10. 10. Hannah (Catherine) Williams 1855–1881
      11. 11. Sarah (Ellen) Williams 1875–1969
      12. 12. Phoebe (Alice) Williams 1872–1935
    8. 8. Sarah (Ann Williams) Burton 1834–1917
    9. 9. Eliza (Emmeline) Cress 1844–1925
    10. 10. John (Lewis) Williams 1840–1861
    11. 11. David (Jessie) Williams 1830–1831
    12. 12. Susan (Elizabeth) Williams 1837–1855
  5. 5. Jacob PETERS 1810–1856
  6. 6. Ann (Mary) PETERS 1795–1855
  7. 7. Mary (Polly) Peters 1796–1815
  8. 8. Rebecca Peters 1804–1865
  9. 9. Sarah (Sallie Peters) VanHouse 1800–1881 m. Levi Carmack 1791–1866
    1. 1. Isaac Carmack 1816–1862
  10. 10. Amos Peters 1836–1902
  11. 11. Betty Peters 1777–1881
  12. 12. Johann (Adam) Peter 1798–1799
  13. 13. Sarah Peters 1794–1880
  14. 14. Elizabeth (Betty) Peters 1800–1881
    1. 1. Martin Carmack 1834–1908
      1. 1. Adeline (C) Carmack 1864–1953
      2. 2. Amanda (C) Carmack 1866–1945
        1. 1. Nancy (Viola) Estes 1886–1939
        2. 2. Lillie (Mae) Estes 1899–1988
      3. 3. Adeline (C) Carmack 1864–1953
        1. 1. Ernest (Winton) Shiflet 1882–1967
      4. 4. Amanda (C) Carmack 1866–1945
        1. 1. Nancy (Viola) Estes 1886–1939
        2. 2. Lillie (Mae) Estes 1899–1988
      5. 5. Adeline (C) Carmack 1864–1953
      6. 6. Amanda Carmack 1866–1945
        1. 1. Nancy (Viola) Estes 1886–1939
        2. 2. Lillie (May) Estes 1899–1988
      7. 7. Adeline (C) Carmack 1864–1953
      8. 8. Amanda (C) Carmack 1866–1945
        1. 1. Nancy (Viola) Estes 1886–1939
        2. 2. Lillie (Mae) Estes 1899–1988
    2. 2. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Carmack 1830–1904
      1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Longworth 1869–1941
        1. 1. Armine Tillery 1884–1958
      2. 2. Martha (Cathrine) Longsworth 1872–1944
        1. 1. James ("Jim") Belt 1896–1975
    3. 3. Abraham Carmack 1826–1910
      1. 1. Esther Carmack 1858–1915
        1. 1. Orleana (Sams) (DNA) 1874–1941
        2. 2. Abraham (B) Sams 1880–1917
        3. 3. Parlee (Sams) Tincher 1888–1974
      2. 2. Robert (Estel) Carmack 1865–1960
        1. 1. John (Daniel) Carmack 1889–1959
      3. 3. Ester Carmack 1858–1915
    4. 4. Jacob Carmack 1828–1910 m. Lydia (Ann Burns) Carmack 1834–1920
      1. 1. Joyce (Carmack Gilbert) Barger 1861–1930 m. Michael Gilbert 1856–1900 m. Michael Gilbert 1856–1900
        1. 1. Mary (Jane) Gilbert 1881–1961
  15. 15. Jesse Peters 1817–1864
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Peters 1852–1930
  16. 16. Catherine Peters 1802–1819
  17. 17. Melvina Peters 1808–1880
    1. 1. Mathias (Tice) Milton 1838–1903
      1. 1. George Melton 1865–1904
        1. 1. Alexander Melton 1890–1955
      2. 2. Alexander Milton 1873–1946
        1. 1. Zora (B) Melton 1912–1990
    2. 2. Malvina ('Vina') Melton 1856–1917
    3. 3. Sarah (Sally) Melton 1831–1887
      1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Robinson 1859–1947
        1. 1. William Ponder 1882–1962
  18. 18. John (Peters) Sheriff 1814–1882 m. Margaret Davidson 1804–1874
    1. 1. Alfred (John) Peters 1830–1910 m. Martha (Ann "Patsy") Brunner 1830–1900
      1. 1. Julia (Ann) Peters 1857–1940
        1. 1. Thomas Minton 1890–1975
      2. 2. Rosett Peters 1867–1902
      3. 3. Pvt. (Wilburn F) Peters 1869–1941
      4. 4. Ira Peters 1861–1908
      5. 5. Eliza (Lizzie) Peters 1856–1902
      6. 6. Mary (Alice) Peters 1864–1903
      7. 7. Gaberial Peters 1859–1860
      8. 8. Charles ("Charlie") Peters 1860–1910
      9. 9. Lucy Peters 1871–1961
  19. 19. Elizabeth Peters 1797–1881 m. Levi Carmack 1791–1866
    1. 1. Isaac Carmack 1816–1862
    2. 2. Kesiah Carmack 1812–1891
      1. 1. John Cowan 1835–1912
        1. 1. Ara (Zilpha "Zef") Cowan 1860–1945
        2. 2. Robert (Bob) Cowan 1864–1927
        3. 3. George (Washington) Cowan 1870–1942
    3. 3. Catherine CARMACK 1814–1904
      1. 1. Mary (Ann "Polly") GODSEY 1839–1902
  20. 20. Johann (Jacob) Peters 1805–1856
  21. 21. Elizabeth (Peters) Carmack 1797–1881 m. Thomas Carmack 1795–1875
  22. 22. Mary (Ann Peters) Robertson 1819–1900
  23. 23. Susannah Hensley 1799–1888
  24. 24. William (E.) Peters 1813–1901
  25. 25. Sarah (Ann) Peters 1800–1879
    1. 1. Peter (F) Hignutt 1833–1882
      1. 1. Mary ("Mollie" C) Hignutt 1861–1943
        1. 1. CATHERINE (JAMES 'Kattie' TAYLOR Lynch ^) x 1900–1975
  26. 26. Eleanor (Ellen) Peters 1811–1882
  27. 27. Jacob (Hacker Jim) Peters 1811–1901
  28. 28. Mary (Margaret Polly Peters) Gabbard 1792–1875
  29. 29. Melvina Peters 1808–1880
  30. 30. Jesse Peters 1817–1864
  31. 31. Mary (Polly) Peters 1788–

John Peters's Timeline

21 Records

1767
16 Apr 1767
Birth of John Peters in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
1767
16 Apr 1767
John Peters was baptized in Köndringen, Baden, Germany
Köndringen, Baden, Germany
1770
May 1770
Birth of John Peters in Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
1770
Abt. 1770
Birth of John Peters in Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
1779
1 Dec 1779
Age 9
Birth of John Peters in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
1779
1 Dec 1779
Age 9
Birth of John Peters in Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1779
1 December 1779
Age 9
Birth of John Peters in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
1779
11 December 1779
Age 9
Birth of John Peters in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
1810
1810
Age 40
John Peters resided here in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 50
John Peters resided here in Scott, Virginia, United States
Scott, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 60
John Peters resided here in Scott, Virginia, USA
Scott, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 70
John Peters resided here in Scott, Virginia, USA
Scott, Virginia, USA
1844
28 Mar 1844
Age 74
Death of John Peters in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1845
1845
Age 75
John Peters resided here in Virginia;Kentucky
Virginia;Kentucky
1846
May 1846
Age 76
Death of John Peters in Scott County, Virginia, USA
Scott County, Virginia, USA
1846
1846
Age 76
Death of John Peters in , Scott, Virginia, USA
, Scott, Virginia, USA
1847
7 Aug 1847
Age 77
Death of John Peters in Scott County, Virginia, USA
Scott County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 80
John Peters resided here in Division 88, Walton, Georgia, USA
Division 88, Walton, Georgia, USA
1862
23 August 1862
Age 92
Death of John Peters in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America
Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America
1862
23 August 1862
Age 92
Death of John Peters in Cox Mill (Scott County), Scott County, Virginia, USA
Cox Mill (Scott County), Scott County, Virginia, USA
1862
23 August 1862
Age 92
Death of John Peters in Cox Mill, Scott County, Virginia, USA
Cox Mill, Scott County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1779
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1770
    Event Place: Rockingham County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1767
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1779
    Event Place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 December 1779
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 December 1779
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1770
    Event Place: Rockingham County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1767
    Event Place: Köndringen, Baden, Germany
    Record Source: Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 67; Page: 143; Image: 00197; Family History Library Film: 0181427

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Page: 196; NARA Roll: M33_139; Image: 212

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Sep 1823
    Record Source: Findagrave, Johann Jacob Peters

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 200; Page: 23; Family History Library Film: 0029679

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: 578; Page: 299; Family History Library Film: 0029692

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Virginia;Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 88, Walton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 88, Walton, Georgia; Roll: 86; Page: 77b

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1862
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Jacob Peters Jr. 23 Aug 1862

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Köndringen, Baden, Germany
    Record Source: Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1844
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 August 1862
    Event Place: Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1846
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1847
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 August 1862
    Event Place: Cox Mill (Scott County), Scott County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 August 1862
    Event Place: Cox Mill, Scott County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1846
    Event Place: , Scott, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Peters Family Cemetery Scott County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Peters Family Cemetery, Scott County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, United States of America

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