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Lawrence Clair Peters 1878–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Oct 1878

Birth Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 24 Mar 1956

Death Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Father: Lorenzo Peters

Mother: Caroline ALDEN

Spouse(s): Mina Griffin

Children(s): Charlotte Peters, Verlo Peters, Marjorie Peters

In 1878, Lawrence Clair Peters entered the world in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA, born to Lorenzo Peters And Caroline Carrie Alden. Lawrence Clair Peters married Mina V Griffin, and had children including Charlotte Irene Peters, Marjorie Arlou Peters, Verlo Clair Peters. Lawrence Clair Peters passed away in 1956 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Lawrence Clair Peters entered the world in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA, born to Lorenzo Peters And Caroline Carrie Alden.
  • Lawrence Clair Peters married Mina V Griffin, and had children including Charlotte Irene Peters, Marjorie Arlou Peters, Verlo Clair Peters.
  • Lawrence Clair Peters passed away in 1956 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lorenzo Peters
1849–1893
Birth Location: Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
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Caroline ALDEN
1857–1945
Birth Location: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mina Griffin
1878–1969
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Children(s)

Charlotte Peters
1906–1937
Birth Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
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Verlo Peters
1904–1989
Birth Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
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Marjorie Peters
1919–1956
Birth Location: Benton, Berrien, Michigan, USA
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Lawrence Peters's Ancestors

Self
Lawrence Peters
1878–1956
Birth Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Parents
Lorenzo Peters
1849–1893
Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
Caroline (Carrie) ALDEN
1857–1945
Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
John Peters
1814–1864
Nova Scotia, Canada
Laura (Eliza) BURROUGHS
1817–1907
Troy, Geauga, Ohio, USA
Hiel Alden
1828–1923
Jefferson County, New York, USA
Lydia (Mary) WINER
1833–1916
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
John PETERS
1790–
Eliza NICOLS
1790–
Simon III
1784–1826
Ruth MUNROE
1786–1842
Jason ALDEN
1798–1886
Charlotte BARRETT
1802–1884
Barney WINER
1810–
Caroline LOVELAND
1810–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas PETERS
1770–
Mary LOCKTON
1770–
Simon II
1751–1833
Laura (BURROUGHS)
1755–1787
Otis Sr
1767–1825
Abigail BARROWS
1776–1857
Arad BARRETT
1780–1846
Asenath EVANS
1780–1851

Lawrence Peters's Descendants

1.
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Lawrence (Clair) Peters (23 Oct 1878–24 Mar 1956) m. Mina (V) Griffin (09 Dec 1878–03 Sep 1969)
  1. 1. Charlotte (Irene) Peters 1906–1937
  2. 2. Verlo (Clair) Peters 1904–1989 m. Frances (Bruce) Bartholow 1905–1986 m. Lester (Wilkes) Harris 1902–1996
    1. 1. Robert (Clair) Bartholow 1925–2006
  3. 3. Marjorie (Arlou) Peters 1919–1956 m. Chester (Charles) Lull 1917–1976
    1. 1. Leonard (C) Lull 1940–1970

Lawrence Peters's Timeline

16 Records

1877
23 Oct 1877
Birth of Lawrence Clair Peters in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1878
23 Oct 1878
Birth of Lawrence Clair Peters in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 39
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Berrien County, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1938
1938
Age 60
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1939
Abt 1939
Age 61
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 62
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 64
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 72
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in Orange County, Florida, USA
Orange County, Florida, USA
1952
1952
Age 74
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in St Joseph, Michigan, USA
St Joseph, Michigan, USA
1956
1956
Age 78
Lawrence Clair Peters resided here in Orlando, Brevard, Florida, USA
Orlando, Brevard, Florida, USA
1956
20 Mar 1956
Age 78
Death of Lawrence Clair Peters in Orlando, Orange, Florida, USA
Orlando, Orange, Florida, USA
1956
24 Mar 1956
Age 78
Burial of Lawrence Clair Peters in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1877
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 75
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 73; Film Description: 1901 Tuscola-1902 Branch
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [10] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 5 Nov 1902; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA; ,0.7739395,0.35012645,0.9621
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1878
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Berrien County

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 05 Nov 1902
    Event Place: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Herald-Press - 5 Nov 1902 - Page 3, Marriage of Peters Griffin 5 Nov 1902

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Berrien County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 75

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340711

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1939
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 10 Mar/ 1939; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA; ,0.6839376,0.15417677,0.74060464&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Orange County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: St Joseph, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Orlando, Brevard, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1956
    Event Place: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Herald-Press - 21 Mar 1956 - Page 14, Obituary for L. C. Peters 21 Mar 1956

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1956
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News-Palladium - 22 Mar 1956 - Page 16, Obituary for L. C The 22 Mar 1956

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1956
    Event Place: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Herald-Press - 22 Mar 1956 - Page 10, Obituary for Lawrence Clair Peters 22 Mar 1956

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 73; Film Description: 1901 Tuscola-1902 Branch

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1956
    Event Place: Orlando, Orange, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1956
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index
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