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John Albert Peterson 1878 – 1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 March 1878

Birth Location: De Kalb, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 27 August 1960

Death Location: Salina, Kansas, USA

Father: Carl Peterson

Mother: Christina Carlson

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Children(s):

The story of John Albert Peterson began in 1878 in De Kalb, Illinois, USA, with parents Carl August Peterson and Christina Sophia Carlson. John Albert Peterson's life came to an end in 1960 in Salina, Kansas, USA.

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Carl Peterson
1844 – 1893
Birth Location: Målilla Sweden
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Christina Carlson
1849 – 1896
Birth Location: Malilla, Kalmar, Sweden
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 12 March 1878
    Event Place: De Kalb, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 27 August 1960
    Event Place: Salina, Kansas, USA
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