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Lawrence Ballard Peters 1902–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Mar 1902

Birth Location: Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, USA

Death Date: May 1977

Death Location: Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Willis Peters

Mother: Rachel Swearingen

Spouse(s): Frieda Schelker

Children(s): Loren Peters, Leonard Peters

In 1902, Lawrence Ballard Peters entered the world in Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, USA, born to Willis Clyde Peters And Rachel Ellen Baum Peters Nee Swearingen. In 1910, Lawrence Ballard Peters resided in Marshalltown Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa, USA. In 1915, Lawrence Ballard Peters resided in New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. Lawrence Ballard Peters married Frieda E Peters Nee Schelker, and had children including Leonard C Peters, Loren Arthur Peters. Lawrence Ballard Peters passed away in 1977 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Lawrence Ballard Peters entered the world in Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, USA, born to Willis Clyde Peters And Rachel Ellen Baum Peters Nee Swearingen.
  • In 1910, Lawrence Ballard Peters resided in Marshalltown Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1915, Lawrence Ballard Peters resided in New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA.
  • Lawrence Ballard Peters married Frieda E Peters Nee Schelker, and had children including Leonard C Peters, Loren Arthur Peters.
  • Lawrence Ballard Peters passed away in 1977 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willis Peters
1882–1917
Birth Location: Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, USA
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Rachel Swearingen
1883–1959
Birth Location: Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Frieda Schelker
1904–1977
Birth Location: Melbourne, IA
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Children(s)

Loren Peters
1928–2013
Birth Location: Albion, Marshall, Iowa, USA
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Leonard Peters
1930–
Birth Location: Albion, Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
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Lawrence Peters's Ancestors

Self
Lawrence Peters
1902–1977
Birth Place: Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, USA
Parents
Willis Clyde Peters
1882–1917
Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, USA
Rachel (Ellen Baum Peters née) Swearingen
1883–1959
Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Floyd) Peters
1843–1925
Highland County, Ohio, USA
Elizabeth (Ann "Nellie" Peters née) Landis
1851–1900
Pennsylvania, USA
John (Billard) Swearingen
1852–1915
Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Matilda (Angeline Swearingen née) Dearinger
1856–1922
Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Fielder Swearingen
1819–1903
Nancy Stout
1829–1895
William Dearinger
1818–1886
Hannah Dearinger
1832–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Swearingen
1785–1860
Nancy Josephs
1789–1851
Leonard Stout
1799–1892
Rachel Hoff
1800–1875

Lawrence Peters's Descendants

1.
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Lawrence (Ballard) Peters (11 Mar 1902–May 1977) m. Frieda (E Peters née) Schelker (1904–1977)
  1. 1. Loren (Arthur) Peters 1928–2013
  2. 2. Leonard (C) Peters 1930–

Lawrence Peters's Timeline

11 Records

1902
11 Mar 1902
Birth of Lawrence Ballard Peters in Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, USA
Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Lawrence Ballard Peters resided here in Marshalltown Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Marshalltown Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 13
Lawrence Ballard Peters resided here in New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Lawrence Ballard Peters resided here in Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1928
abt 1928
Age 26
Lawrence Ballard Peters resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 28
Lawrence Ballard Peters resided here in Iowa, Iowa, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Iowa, Iowa, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Lawrence Ballard Peters resided here in Rural, Marshall, Iowa
Rural, Marshall, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 38
Lawrence Ballard Peters resided here in Bangor Township, Bangor, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Bangor Township, Bangor, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1950
1950
Age 48
Lawrence Ballard Peters resided here in Albion, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Albion, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 49
Lawrence Ballard Peters resided here in Iowa
Iowa
1977
May 1977
Age 75
Death of Lawrence Ballard Peters in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1902
    Event Place: Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 388
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bangor, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01182; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 64-1
    [4] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T625_502; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 163
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Iowa, Marshall, Iowa; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340403
    [8] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Albion, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: 5121; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 64-7

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marshalltown Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T625_502; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 163

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1928
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Iowa, Iowa, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Iowa, Marshall, Iowa; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340403

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Marshall, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bangor, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01182; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 64-1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bangor Township, Bangor, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bangor, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01182; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 64-1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Albion, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Albion, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: 5121; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 64-7

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: May 1977
    Event Place: Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Lawrence Ballard Peters May 1977

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Iowa, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 388

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marshalltown, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1977
    Event Place: Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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