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Reuben Peterson 1710–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 April 1710

Birth Location: Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America

Death Date: 1 November 1795

Death Location: Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Jonathan Peterson

Mother: Lydia Wadsworth

Spouse(s): Rebecca Simons, Elizabeth Peterson

Children(s): Joshua Peterson, Thaddeus Peterson, Luther Peterson, Sarah Williamson, Abigail Peterson, Reuben Jr

In 1710, Reuben Peterson entered the world in Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America, born to Jonathan Peterson And Lydia Wadsworth. Reuben Peterson married Elizabeth Peterson, Rebecca Simons, and had children including Abigail Peterson, Joshua Peterson, Luther Peterson, Reuben Peterson Jr, Sarah Williamson, Thaddeus Peterson. Reuben Peterson passed away in 1795 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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  • In 1710, Reuben Peterson entered the world in Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America, born to Jonathan Peterson And Lydia Wadsworth.
  • Reuben Peterson married Elizabeth Peterson, Rebecca Simons, and had children including Abigail Peterson, Joshua Peterson, Luther Peterson, Reuben Peterson Jr, Sarah Williamson, Thaddeus Peterson.
  • Reuben Peterson passed away in 1795 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Reuben Peterson's Ancestors

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Reuben Peterson
1710–1795
Birth Place: Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America
Parents
Jonathan Peterson
1675–1745
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Lydia Wadsworth
1678–1756
Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America
Grandparents
John Peterson
1636–1720
Plymouth, Plymouth, MA
Mary Soule
1628–1718
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Soule
1593–1680
Mary Becket
1590–1676
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Soule
1564–1593
Elizabeth Tylson
1521–

Reuben Peterson's Descendants

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Reuben Peterson (8 April 1710–1 November 1795) m. Rebecca Simons (7 Apr 1713–25 Jan 1764) m. Elizabeth Peterson (27 January 1724–23 July 1806)
  1. 1. Joshua Peterson 1751–1835
  2. 2. Thaddeus Peterson 1745–1825 m. Anna Wadsworth 1748–1818
    1. 1. Frederick Peterson 1775–1847 m. Lydia Ames –1864
      1. 1. Lydia Peterson 1804–1887 m. Zadock Bradford 1798–1859
      2. 2. Frederick Peterson 1809–
      3. 3. Alfred Peterson 1810–1880
      4. 4. Sally (Turner) Peterson 1812–1837
      5. 5. Barzilla (A) Peterson 1814–
      6. 6. Peterson 1823–
    2. 2. Anne Peterson 1780–1834 m. Charles Chandler 1775–1814
      1. 1. Charles (H) Chandler 1813–1897 m. Henrietta Chandler 1815–1901
        1. 1. Charles (J.) Chandler 1838–1863
        2. 2. Rebecca (P.) Chandler 1837–1838
        3. 3. Stillman (B.) Chandler 1847–1876
        4. 4. Georgianna (L) MacDonald 1846–1940
  3. 3. Luther Peterson 1746–1822
  4. 4. Sarah Williamson 1740–1824
  5. 5. Abigail Peterson 1739–1832 m. Zenas Thomas 1742–1822
    1. 1. Elcy (T) Perkins 1781–1861
  6. 6. Reuben (Peterson) Jr 1749–1845

Reuben Peterson's Timeline

2 Records

1710
8 April 1710
Birth of Reuben Peterson in Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America
Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America
1795
1 November 1795
Age 85
Death of Reuben Peterson in Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America
Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 April 1710
    Event Place: Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 345
    [2] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Duxbury, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Mayflower Deeds and Probates

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 November 1795
    Event Place: Duxbury, Plymouth County, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 345
    [2] Mayflower Deeds and Probates
    [3] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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