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Washington “Wash” Peterson 1885–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jan 1885

Birth Location: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 27 Aug 1944

Death Location: Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Father: Riley Peterson

Mother: Annie Davis

Spouse(s): Christiana Bracy

Children(s): Willie Peterson, Annie Peterson, Wash Junior, Millie Peterson, Maggie Peterson, Brown Peterson, Henrietta Peterson, Virginia Peterson, Henry Peterson, Roosevelt Peterson

The story of Washington “Wash” Peterson began in 1885 in Lowndes County, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Washington “Wash” Peterson resided in Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Washington “Wash” Peterson resided in Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. Washington “Wash” Peterson married Christiana Bracy, and had children including Annie Jane Peterson, Brown Peterson, Henrietta Peterson, Henry J Peterson, Maggie Peterson, Millie Peterson, Roosevelt Peterson, Virginia Peterson, Wash Peterson Junior, Willie J Peterson. Washington “Wash” Peterson passed away in 1944 in Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Washington “Wash” Peterson began in 1885 in Lowndes County, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Washington “Wash” Peterson resided in Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Washington “Wash” Peterson resided in Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • Washington “Wash” Peterson married Christiana Bracy, and had children including Annie Jane Peterson, Brown Peterson, Henrietta Peterson, Henry J Peterson, Maggie Peterson, Millie Peterson, Roosevelt Peterson, Virginia Peterson, Wash Peterson Junior, Willie J Peterson.
  • Washington “Wash” Peterson passed away in 1944 in Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Washington Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Washington Peterson
1885–1944
Birth Place: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Riley Peterson
1860–
Alabama
Annie Davis
1860–
Alabama
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Washington Peterson's Descendants

1.
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Washington (“Wash”) Peterson (3 Jan 1885–27 Aug 1944) m. Christiana Bracy (Feb 1886–)
  1. 1. Willie (J) Peterson 1914–1967 m. Olivia Gillam 1908–1996
  2. 2. Annie (Jane) Peterson 1907–2000 m. Neal Robinson 1906–
    1. 1. Roosvelt Robinson 1931–2005
  3. 3. Wash (Peterson) Junior 1910–1994 m. Virgie (Doris) Walker 1911–1993
  4. 4. Millie Peterson 1912–1939
  5. 5. Maggie Peterson 1917–
  6. 6. Brown Peterson 1918–
  7. 7. Henrietta Peterson 1922–
  8. 8. Virginia Peterson 1922–
  9. 9. Henry (J) Peterson 1923–2006
  10. 10. Roosevelt Peterson 1906–

Washington Peterson's Timeline

4 Records

1885
3 Jan 1885
Birth of Washington “Wash” Peterson in Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Washington “Wash” Peterson resided here in Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Washington “Wash” Peterson resided here in Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1944
27 Aug 1944
Age 59
Death of Washington “Wash” Peterson in Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1885
    Event Place: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2339771
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Lowndes; Roll: 1509402
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1240027

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1240027

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lowndesboro, Lowndes, Alabama; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2339771

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Lowndes; Roll: 1509402

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1944
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Death Index

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