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Wilhelm (Willy) Peterson 1889–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 March 1889

Birth Location: South Dakota, United States of America

Death Date: 22 Dec 1942

Death Location: Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: Enil Pederson

Mother: Elva Keagle

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In 1889, Wilhelm (Willy) Peterson entered the world in South Dakota, United States of America, born to Enil Pederson And Elva Elizabeth Keagle. Wilhelm (Willy) Peterson passed away in 1942 in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Wilhelm (Willy) Peterson entered the world in South Dakota, United States of America, born to Enil Pederson And Elva Elizabeth Keagle.
  • Wilhelm (Willy) Peterson passed away in 1942 in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Wilhelm Peterson's Ancestors

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Wilhelm Peterson
1889–1942
Birth Place: South Dakota, United States of America
Parents
Enil Pederson
1850–1934
Norway
Elva (Elizabeth) Keagle
1857–1927
Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
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Wilhelm Peterson's Timeline

2 Records

1889
16 March 1889
Birth of Wilhelm (Willy) Peterson in South Dakota, United States of America
South Dakota, United States of America
1942
22 Dec 1942
Age 53
Death of Wilhelm (Willy) Peterson in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 March 1889
    Event Place: South Dakota, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1942
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

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