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Ralph Alonza Peters 1886–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jan 1886

Birth Location: Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 1965

Death Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Father: Lorenzo Peters

Mother: Caroline ALDEN

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Marti

Children(s): Georgia Peters

In 1886, Ralph Alonza Peters entered the world in Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA, born to Lorenzo Peters And Caroline Carrie Alden. In 1910, Ralph Alonza Peters resided in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1917, Ralph Alonza Peters resided in Berrien, Michigan, USA. Ralph Alonza Peters married Elizabeth H Marti, and had children including Georgia Mae Peters. Ralph Alonza Peters passed away in 1965 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Ralph Alonza Peters entered the world in Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA, born to Lorenzo Peters And Caroline Carrie Alden.
  • In 1910, Ralph Alonza Peters resided in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1917, Ralph Alonza Peters resided in Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Ralph Alonza Peters married Elizabeth H Marti, and had children including Georgia Mae Peters.
  • Ralph Alonza Peters passed away in 1965 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ralph Peters's Ancestors

Self
Ralph Peters
1886–1965
Birth Place: Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, 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

Ralph Peters's Descendants

1.
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Ralph (Alonza) Peters (23 Jan 1886–1965) m. Elizabeth (H) Marti (23 Sep 1890–1975)
  1. 1. Georgia (Mae) Peters 1912–1997

Ralph Peters's Timeline

11 Records

1886
23 Jan 1886
Birth of Ralph Alonza Peters in Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA
Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Ralph Alonza Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 31
Ralph Alonza Peters resided here in Berrien, Michigan, USA
Berrien, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Ralph Alonza Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Ralph Alonza Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1933
Abt 1933
Age 47
Ralph Alonza Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Ralph Alonza Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1940
1940
Age 54
Ralph Alonza Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
Ralph Alonza Peters resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1965
02 Dec 1965
Age 79
Death of Ralph Alonza Peters in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1965
1965
Age 79
Burial of Ralph Alonza Peters in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1886
    Event Place: Elwood, Gosper, Nebraska, 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, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 11-22
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 370-05-2194; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 75
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340711
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Berrien; Roll: 1675069; Draft Board: 1
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [8] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 101; Film Description: 1909 Wayne-1910 Emmet
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [11] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 11A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Berrien; Roll: 1675069; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 2B; Enumeration District: 75

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 20A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340711

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1933
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 21 Aug 1933; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA; ,0.6878938,0.2584121,0.72609353&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 11-22

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 11-22

    Genealogy Event 9
    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 10
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 11
    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: 101; Film Description: 1909 Wayne-1910 Emmet

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Dec 1965
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 370-05-2194; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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