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Laura R Peterson 1883–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 APR 1883

Birth Location: Michigan, United States

Death Date: 24 SEP 1971

Death Location: Solon, Leelanau, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Ole Pedersen

Mother: Goro Forberg

Spouse(s): Andrew White

Children(s): Clara White

In 1883, Laura R Peterson entered the world in Michigan, United States, born to Ole Pedersen And Goro Jakopsdatter Forberg. In 1900, Laura R Peterson resided in Centerville township, Leelanau, Michigan, United S. In 1910, Laura R Peterson resided in Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United . Laura R Peterson married Andrew James White, and had children including Clara Nell White. Laura R Peterson passed away in 1971 in Solon, Leelanau, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Laura R Peterson entered the world in Michigan, United States, born to Ole Pedersen And Goro Jakopsdatter Forberg.
  • In 1900, Laura R Peterson resided in Centerville township, Leelanau, Michigan, United S.
  • In 1910, Laura R Peterson resided in Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United .
  • Laura R Peterson married Andrew James White, and had children including Clara Nell White.
  • Laura R Peterson passed away in 1971 in Solon, Leelanau, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Peterson's Ancestors

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Laura Peterson
1883–1971
Birth Place: Michigan, United States
Parents
Ole Pedersen
1833–1917
Skjåk, Oppland, Norway
Goro (Jakopsdatter) Forberg
1840–1921
Sygard Forberg, Skjak, Oppland, Norway
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Peterson's Descendants

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Laura (R) Peterson (13 APR 1883–24 SEP 1971) m. Andrew (James) White (1866–1958)
  1. 1. Clara (Nell) White 1915–2013 m. Lanson (Eugene) Estep 1907–1972
    1. 1. Robert (Lloyd “Bob”) Estep 1939–2020
    2. 2. James (Lanson) Estep 1937–2015 m. Helen Reaves 1940–2001
    3. 3. Phillip (White) Estep 1941–1955

Laura Peterson's Timeline

10 Records

1883
13 APR 1883
Birth of Laura R Peterson in Michigan, United States
Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 17
Laura R Peterson resided here in Centerville township, Leelanau, Michigan, United States
Centerville township, Leelanau, Michigan, United States
1910
1910
Age 27
Laura R Peterson resided here in Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States
Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States
1910
1910
Age 27
Laura R Peterson resided here in Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States
Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States
1920
1920
Age 37
Laura R Peterson resided here in Almira, Benzie, Michigan, United States
Almira, Benzie, Michigan, United States
1920
1920
Age 37
Laura R Peterson resided here in Almira, Benzie, Michigan, United States
Almira, Benzie, Michigan, United States
1930
1930
Age 47
Laura R Peterson resided here in District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
1930
1930
Age 47
Laura R Peterson resided here in District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
1971
1971
Age 88
Burial of Laura R Peterson in Solon, Leelanau, Michigan, United States of America
Solon, Leelanau, Michigan, United States of America
1971
24 SEP 1971
Age 88
Death of Laura R Peterson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 APR 1883
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Census, 1920, "United States Census, 1920", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 2 February 2021), White in entry for Andrew J White, 1920.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 July 2020), Laura R Peterson White, 1971; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] United States Census, 1930, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 15 April 2023), Laura R White in household of Andrew J White, District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 15, sheet 4A, line 18, family 69, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2281; FHL microfilm 2,342,015.
    [4] United States Census, 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 15 April 2023), Laura R Peterson in household of Mary E Wander, Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 51, sheet 1A, family 4, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 648; FHL microfilm 1,374,661.
    [5] Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 17 January 2020), Laura R. Peterson in entry for Andrew J. White, 1914.
    [6] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 15 April 2023), Laura R Peterson in household of Ole Peterson, Centerville township, Leelanau, Michigan, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 18, sheet 11B, family 182, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,724.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Centerville township, Leelanau, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1971
    Event Place: Solon, Leelanau, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 July 2020), Laura R Peterson White, 1971; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 SEP 1971
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 July 2020), Laura R Peterson White, 1971; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave</i>

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Almira, Benzie, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Traverse Ward 1, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Almira, Benzie, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States

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