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Robert Lee Peterson 1868–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1868

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 5 June 1931

Death Location: Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA

Father: Tom Peterson

Mother: Mary Peterson

Spouse(s): Linda None

Children(s): Lizzie Peterson, Christina Peterson, Ethel Peterson, Martha Peterson, William Peterson, John Peterson, Georgia Sprouse, Robert Peterson, Belvie Peterson

The story of Robert Lee Peterson began in 1868 in South Carolina. In 1880, Robert Lee Peterson resided in Broad River, York, South Carolina, USA. Robert Lee Peterson married Linda, and had children including Belvie Peterson, Christina Peterson, Ethel Mae Peterson, Georgia P Sprouse, John Alexander Peterson, Lizzie Peterson, Martha Peterson, Robert L Peterson, William Oscar Peterson. Robert Lee Peterson passed away in 1931 in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Lee Peterson began in 1868 in South Carolina.
  • In 1880, Robert Lee Peterson resided in Broad River, York, South Carolina, USA.
  • Robert Lee Peterson married Linda, and had children including Belvie Peterson, Christina Peterson, Ethel Mae Peterson, Georgia P Sprouse, John Alexander Peterson, Lizzie Peterson, Martha Peterson, Robert L Peterson, William Oscar Peterson.
  • Robert Lee Peterson passed away in 1931 in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tom Peterson
1838–1910
Birth Location: Union County, South Carolina, USA
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Mary Peterson
1838–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Linda None
1869–1950
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Children(s)

Lizzie Peterson
1895–1972
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Christina Peterson
1888–1950
Birth Location: Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
CP
Ethel Peterson
1908–1988
Birth Location: Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Martha Peterson
1906–1998
Birth Location: Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
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William Peterson
1900–1940
Birth Location: Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
WP
John Peterson
1904–1965
Birth Location: South Carolina
JP
Georgia Sprouse
1890–1970
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Robert Peterson
1892–1949
Birth Location: Cherokee CO, South Carolina
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Belvie Peterson
1898–1966
Birth Location: Cherokee
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Robert Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Robert Peterson
1868–1931
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Tom Peterson
1838–1910
Union County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Jane) Peterson
1838–
South Carolina
Grandparents
Sarah (Caroline) Martin
1824–1871
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Morgan Martin
1784–1875
Jane Ramsey
1798–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Micah Jr
1762–1830
Mourning Manning
1762–1826
John Ramsey
1747–1825
Sarah Smith
1766–1831

Robert Peterson's Descendants

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Robert (Lee) Peterson (20 May 1868–5 June 1931) m. Linda (20 April 1869–September 15, 1950)
  1. 1. Lizzie Peterson 1895–1972 m. Edward (or Edgar) Parris 1893–1991
    1. 1. Roy (Lee) Parris 1921–2002
    2. 2. Clinton (William) Parris 1927–1999 m. Parris 1925–2016
    3. 3. Charlie (Lee) Parris 1930–1999 m. Ruby (Frances) Blanton 1934–2018
    4. 4. Jack (C) Parris 1913– m. Iris Perris 1914–
    5. 5. Eva Parris 1916–1995 m. Garnie Manis 1911–1989
    6. 6. Odell (Lee) Parris 1912–2002 m. Jeanett Black 1910–1986
    7. 7. Marth Paris 1919–2004 m. Albert Blackwell 1915–
  2. 2. Christina Peterson 1888–1950
  3. 3. Ethel (Mae) Peterson 1908–1988 m. Luther (Henry) Howell 1918–1993
  4. 4. Martha Peterson 1906–1998 m. Tillman (William) Porter 1913–1958
    1. 1. Martha (Ethel) Porter 1934–1934
  5. 5. William (Oscar) Peterson 1900–1940 m. Carrie Page 1904–
  6. 6. John (Alexander) Peterson 1904–1965 m. Bessie (I) Ricketts 1908–
    1. 1. Eugene (Alfred) Peterson 1938–2007 m. Polly (Ann) Peterson 1941–2019
  7. 7. Georgia (P) Sprouse 1890–1970 m. Will Sprouse 1892–1985
  8. 8. Robert (L) Peterson 1892–1949
  9. 9. Belvie Peterson 1898–1966 m. William (Ervin "Bud") Blackwell 1886–1969
    1. 1. Connie (Wilford) Blackwell 1928–1979
    2. 2. John (W) Blackwell 1921–1943

Robert Peterson's Timeline

7 Records

1868
20 May 1868
Birth of Robert Lee Peterson in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1868
20 May 1868
Birth of Robert Lee Peterson in South Carolina
South Carolina
1880
1880
Age 12
Robert Lee Peterson resided here in Broad River, York, South Carolina, USA
Broad River, York, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Robert Lee Peterson resided here in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Robert Lee Peterson resided here in Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
Robert Lee Peterson resided here in Blacksburg, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Blacksburg, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1931
5 June 1931
Age 63
Death of Robert Lee Peterson in Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1868
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Blacksburg, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 2191; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 90.0; FHL microfilm: 2341925
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Broad River, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1243; Family History Film: 1255243; Page: 376B; Enumeration District: 163
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 1522; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1241522
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1454; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375467
    [5] South Carolina Death Index, 1915-1949
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1868
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Broad River, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1243; Family History Film: 1255243; Page: 376B; Enumeration District: 163
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Broad River, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Broad River, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1243; Family History Film: 1255243; Page: 376B; Enumeration District: 163

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 1522; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1241522

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1454; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375467

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Blacksburg, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Blacksburg, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 2191; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 90.0; FHL microfilm: 2341925

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1931
    Event Place: Gaffney, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Gaffney Ledger - 9 Jun 1931 - Page 1, 9 Jun 1931

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 June 1931
    Event Place: Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina Death Index, 1915-1949
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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