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Peter Elmer 1811–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1811

Birth Location: Elm Glarus Switzerland

Death Date: 28 Nov 1882

Death Location: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Pneumonia

Father: Jacob Elmer

Mother: Susanna Elmer

Spouse(s): Anna Elmer

Children(s): Jacob Elmer, Katharina Elmer, Peter Elmer, Anna Elmer, Susanna Elmer, Elizabeth Elmer, Susanna Elmer, Catherine Elmer, Peter Elmer

Peter Elmer was born in 1811 in Elm Glarus Switzerland, the child of Jacob Elmer And Susanna Rhyner Elmer. In 1860, Peter Elmer resided in Milwaukee Ward 2, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Peter Elmer married Anna Zentner Elmer, and had children including Anna Elmer, Catherine Elmer, Elizabeth Elmer, Jacob Elmer, Katharina Elmer, Peter Elmer, Susanna Elmer. Peter Elmer passed away in 1882 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Pneumonia.

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Biography

  • Peter Elmer was born in 1811 in Elm Glarus Switzerland, the child of Jacob Elmer And Susanna Rhyner Elmer.
  • In 1860, Peter Elmer resided in Milwaukee Ward 2, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Peter Elmer married Anna Zentner Elmer, and had children including Anna Elmer, Catherine Elmer, Elizabeth Elmer, Jacob Elmer, Katharina Elmer, Peter Elmer, Susanna Elmer.
  • Peter Elmer passed away in 1882 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Pneumonia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Elmer
1781–1847
Birth Location: Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
JE
Susanna Elmer
1780–1836
Birth Location: Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
SE

Spouses(s)

Anna Elmer
1813–1870
Birth Location: Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
AE

Children(s)

Jacob Elmer
1844–1928
Birth Location: Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
JE
Katharina Elmer
1850–
Birth Location: Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
KE
Peter Elmer
1849–1849
Birth Location: Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
PE
Anna Elmer
1845–
Birth Location: Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
AE
Susanna Elmer
1842–1901
Birth Location: Elm, Glarus, Switzerland
SE
Elizabeth Elmer
1840–
Birth Location: Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
EE
Susanna Elmer
1841–1841
Birth Location: Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
SE
Catherine Elmer
1846–
Birth Location: Switzerland
CE
Peter Elmer
1852–1915
Birth Location: Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
PE

Peter Elmer's Ancestors

Self
Peter Elmer
1811–1882
Birth Place: Elm Glarus Switzerland
Parents
Jacob Elmer
1781–1847
Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
Susanna (Rhyner) Elmer
1780–1836
Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Elmer's Descendants

1.
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Peter Elmer (17 Feb 1811–28 Nov 1882) m. Anna (Zentner) Elmer (13 Jul 1813–Bet. 1870-1880)
  1. 1. Jacob Elmer 1844–1928 m. Wilhelmina Elmer 1846–
    1. 1. Anna Elmer 1880–
    2. 2. Frederick Elmer 1877–
    3. 3. Charles Elmer 1875–
    4. 4. Jacob Elmer 1872–
    5. 5. William Elmer 1870–
    6. 6. Henry Elmer 1868–
    7. 7. Anton Elmer 1866–
  2. 2. Katharina Elmer 1850–
  3. 3. Peter Elmer 1849–1849
  4. 4. Anna Elmer 1845–
  5. 5. Susanna Elmer 1842–1901
  6. 6. Elizabeth Elmer 1840–
  7. 7. Susanna Elmer 1841–1841
  8. 8. Catherine Elmer 1846–
  9. 9. Peter Elmer 1852–1915 m. Bertha (Louise) Saeger 1866–1899
    1. 1. Adeline (Dealie) Elmer 1886–1970
    2. 2. Linda Elmer 1897–1903
    3. 3. Peter (Elmer) Jr 1890–1968
    4. 4. Elsie Elmer 1893–1924
    5. 5. Arthur Elmer 1888–1888
    6. 6. ClarenceRudolph Elmer/ 1894–1895
    7. 7. Edward (Henry Herman) Elmer 1885–1910 m. Clara (Peschke) Hurst 1886–1947
      1. 1. Clarence Hurst 1908–1978 m. Nelle (M Smith Hackler) Hurst 1902–2002

Peter Elmer's Timeline

5 Records

1811
17 Feb 1811
Birth of Peter Elmer in Elm Glarus Switzerland
Elm Glarus Switzerland
1860
1860
Age 49
Peter Elmer resided here in Milwaukee Ward 2, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee Ward 2, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1870
1870
Age 59
Peter Elmer resided here in Milwaukee Ward 9, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee Ward 9, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 69
Peter Elmer resided here in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1882
28 Nov 1882
Age 71
Death of Peter Elmer in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Pneumonia
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Pneumonia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1882
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Pneumonia
    Record Source:
    [1] Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Deaths, Milwaukee Public Library; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Vital Records; Call Number: 929.3
    [2] Wisconsin, Death Index, 1820-1907

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1811
    Event Place: Elm Glarus Switzerland
    Record Source:
    [1] Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Deaths, Milwaukee Public Library; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Vital Records; Call Number: 929.3
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 2, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1422; Page: 34; Family History Library Film: 805422
    [3] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1853; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 125; Line: 25; List Number: 346
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 9, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1728; Page: 353B; Family History Library Film: 553227
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: 1438; Page: 48B; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: 1438; Page: 48B; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Milwaukee Ward 9, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 9, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1728; Page: 353B; Family History Library Film: 553227

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Antwerp, Belgium
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1853; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 125; Line: 25; List Number: 346

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 May 1853
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1853; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 125; Line: 25; List Number: 346

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Milwaukee Ward 2, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 2, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1422; Page: 34; Family History Library Film: 805422
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