YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Jonathan Peters 1829–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1829

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 1896

Death Location: Chester, Tyler County, Texas, USA

Father: Joseph Peters

Mother: Olive Rentz

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Pace

Children(s): Josephine Peters

Jonathan Peters was born in 1829 in Mississippi, the child of Joseph Peters And Olive Rentz. In 1850, Jonathan Peters resided in Catahoula, Louisiana, USA. In 1860, Jonathan Peters resided in Tyler, Texas, USA. Jonathan Peters married Elizabeth Louise Pace, Rutha Mahaffey, and had children including Josephine Peters. Jonathan Peters passed away in 1896 in Chester, Tyler County, Texas, USA.

Find more search results for Jonathan Peters
JP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Jonathan Peters was born in 1829 in Mississippi, the child of Joseph Peters And Olive Rentz.
  • In 1850, Jonathan Peters resided in Catahoula, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Jonathan Peters resided in Tyler, Texas, USA.
  • Jonathan Peters married Elizabeth Louise Pace, Rutha Mahaffey, and had children including Josephine Peters.
  • Jonathan Peters passed away in 1896 in Chester, Tyler County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Peters
1794–1866
Birth Location: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
JP
Olive Rentz
1795–1859
Birth Location: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
OR

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Pace
1831–1870
Birth Location: South Carolina
EP

Children(s)

Josephine Peters
1857–1936
Birth Location: Chester, Texas
JP

Jonathan Peters's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Peters
1829–1896
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Joseph Peters
1794–1866
Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
Olive Rentz
1795–1859
Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Simon Rentz
1749–1820
Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Mary Swann
1765–1825
Barnwell County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johann Rentz
1710–1769
Catherine Majer
1719–1785
Stephen Swann
1768–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jonathan Peters's Descendants

1.
JP
Jonathan Peters (1829–1896) m. Elizabeth (Louise) Pace (1831–1870)
  1. 1. Josephine Peters 1857–1936 m. Rederick (Napoleon) Jennings 1847–1926
    1. 1. Mary (Falby) Jennings 1879–1956 m. James (Layfette) Lewis 1875–1936
    2. 2. Charles (Washington "Charlie") Jennings 1883–1941 m. Ruth (Cynthia) Fluker 1896–1984
      1. 1. Floyd (Charles) Jennings 1916–1985
      2. 2. Robert (Carl) Jennings 1922–2010
    3. 3. Thomas (Napoleon Jennings) "Pole" 1883–1941 m. Annie Futch 1886–1957
    4. 4. Ezra (Pedro) Jennings 1890–
      1. 1. Charlsey (L.) Jennings 1920–2006
      2. 2. Joe Jennings 1926–2000 m. Billie (Louise) Stovall 1931–2018
        1. 1. Joe (Bryam) Jennings 1950–2018
    5. 5. Jonathan (Lee) Jennings 1876–1926 m. Nattys 1882–
      1. 1. Gladia Jennings 1905–
      2. 2. Jewel Jennings 1909–
      3. 3. Johnie (A.) Jennings 1911–
    6. 6. Leon Jennings 1885–1888
    7. 7. Dock (Almer) Jennings 1888–1953
    8. 8. Londro (Hudson) Jennings 1892–1979 m. Mary (Monteria t.) Swearingen 1895–1976

Jonathan Peters's Timeline

6 Records

1829
1829
Birth of Jonathan Peters in Mississippi
Mississippi
1850
1850
Age 21
Jonathan Peters resided here in Catahoula, Louisiana, USA
Catahoula, Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
Jonathan Peters resided here in Tyler, Texas, USA
Tyler, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
Jonathan Peters resided here in Tyler, Texas, USA
Tyler, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
Jonathan Peters resided here in Precinct 3, Tyler, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Tyler, Texas, USA
1896
1896
Age 67
Death of Jonathan Peters in Texas
Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Tyler, Texas; Roll: 1330; Page: 394C; Enumeration District: 105
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tyler, Texas; Roll: M593_1606; Page: 379B; Family History Library Film: 553105
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Tyler, Texas; Roll: M653_1306; Page: 380; Family History Library Film: 805306
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Catahoula, Louisiana; Roll: M432_230; Page: 71B; Image: 464
    [7] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Catahoula, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Catahoula, Louisiana; Roll: M432_230; Page: 71B; Image: 464

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Tyler, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Tyler, Texas; Roll: M653_1306; Page: 380; Family History Library Film: 805306

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Tyler, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tyler, Texas; Roll: M593_1606; Page: 379B; Family History Library Film: 553105

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Tyler, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Tyler, Texas; Roll: 1330; Page: 394C; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chester, Tyler County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
Find more search results for Jonathan Peters

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE