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Walter Egbert Peterson 1889–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1889

Birth Location: Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 16 May 1951

Death Location: Los Angeles

Father: Peter Peterson

Mother: Amelia Peterson

Spouse(s): Ruth Jones, Violet Ingelheim

Children(s): Jack Peterson

In 1889, Walter Egbert Peterson entered the world in Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Peter C Peterson And Amelia Peterson. In 1900, Walter Egbert Peterson resided in Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Walter Egbert Peterson resided in Franklin Ward 1, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA. Walter Egbert Peterson married Ruth Elizabeth Jones, Violet L Ingelheim, and had children including Jack Egbert Peterson. Walter Egbert Peterson passed away in 1951 in Los Angeles.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Walter Egbert Peterson entered the world in Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Peter C Peterson And Amelia Peterson.
  • In 1900, Walter Egbert Peterson resided in Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Egbert Peterson resided in Franklin Ward 1, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Walter Egbert Peterson married Ruth Elizabeth Jones, Violet L Ingelheim, and had children including Jack Egbert Peterson.
  • Walter Egbert Peterson passed away in 1951 in Los Angeles.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Peterson
1856–
Birth Location: Denmark
PP
Amelia Peterson
1875–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AP

Spouses(s)

Ruth Jones
1892–1952
Birth Location: Sugarcreek, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
RJ
Violet Ingelheim
1892–1977
Birth Location: South Dakota
VI

Children(s)

Jack Peterson
1912–1973
Birth Location: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
JP

Walter Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Peterson
1889–1951
Birth Place: Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Peter C Peterson
1856–
Denmark
Amelia Peterson
1875–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Peterson's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Egbert) Peterson (28 Feb 1889–16 May 1951) m. Ruth (Elizabeth) Jones (25 Jun 1892–28 Nov 1952) m. Violet (L) Ingelheim (7 Apr 1892–11 Mar 1977)
  1. 1. Jack (Egbert) Peterson 1912–1973

Walter Peterson's Timeline

11 Records

1889
28 Feb 1889
Birth of Walter Egbert Peterson in Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Walter Egbert Peterson resided here in Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Walter Egbert Peterson resided here in Franklin Ward 1, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin Ward 1, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 28
Walter Egbert Peterson resided here in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
1920
1920
Age 31
Walter Egbert Peterson resided here in El Segundo, Los Angeles, California, USA
El Segundo, Los Angeles, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Walter Egbert Peterson resided here in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California
Inglewood, Los Angeles, California
1931
1931
Age 42
Walter Egbert Peterson resided here in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California, USA
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Walter Egbert Peterson resided here in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California
Inglewood, Los Angeles, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Walter Egbert Peterson resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 53
Walter Egbert Peterson resided here in North Hollywood, California
North Hollywood, California
1951
16 May 1951
Age 62
Death of Walter Egbert Peterson in Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1889
    Event Place: Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] California, WWI Soldier Service Cards and Photos, 1917-1918, California State Library; Sacramento, California; California, World War I Soldier Service Records; Roll: 19
    [3] California, Death Index, Date: 1951-05-16
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin Ward 1, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1423; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1375436
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1491; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1241491
    [6] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for California, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 603155; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Los Angeles; Roll: 1531194; Draft Board: 4
    [8] U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
    [9] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_376; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 60-50
    [10] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 128; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1018; Image: 429.0; FHL microfilm: 2339863
    [11] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: El Segundo, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_118; Page: B; Enumeration District: 540; Image: 128

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1491; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1241491

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Franklin Ward 1, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin Ward 1, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1423; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1375436

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Los Angeles; Roll: 1531194; Draft Board: 4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: El Segundo, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: El Segundo, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_118; Page: B; Enumeration District: 540; Image: 128

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 128; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1018; Image: 429.0; FHL microfilm: 2339863

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_376; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 60-50

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_376; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 60-50

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: North Hollywood, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for California, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 603155; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Los Angeles
    Record Source: California, WWI Soldier Service Cards and Photos, 1917-1918, California State Library; Sacramento, California; California, World War I Soldier Service Records; Roll: 19

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1951
    Event Place: Los Angeles
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1951-05-16
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