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William Peterson 1835 – 1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1835

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 5 May 1926

Death Location: Barry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Peterson

Mother: Bethalinda Shaul

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Peterson, Rebecca Peterson, Rebecka Peterson

Children(s): Mary Peterson, Nancy Winner, Ann Peterson, Bethalinda Peterson, William Peterson, Ann Peterson, William Peterson, Martha Peterson, Ellen Peterson, Lawrence Peterson, William Peterson, Trummy Hulse

William Peterson was born in 1835 in Ohio, the child of Benjamin Abbott Peterson and Bethalinda Shaul. In 1850, William Peterson resided in Township 4 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois, USA. William Peterson married Elizabeth Peterson, Rebecca Jane Peterson, Rebecka J Peterson, and had children including Mary Peterson, Nancy I Winner, Ann Peterson, Bethalinda Peterson, William Peterson, Ann Peterson, William Peterson, Martha A. Peterson, Ellen Peterson, Lawrence Peterson, William Peterson, Trummy Ellis Hulse. William Peterson passed away in 1926 in Barry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • William Peterson was born in 1835 in Ohio, the child of Benjamin Abbott Peterson and Bethalinda Shaul.
  • In 1850, William Peterson resided in Township 4 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois, USA.
  • William Peterson married Elizabeth Peterson, Rebecca Jane Peterson, Rebecka J Peterson, and had children including Mary Peterson, Nancy I Winner, Ann Peterson, Bethalinda Peterson, William Peterson, Ann Peterson, William Peterson, Martha A. Peterson, Ellen Peterson, Lawrence Peterson, William Peterson, Trummy Ellis Hulse.
  • William Peterson passed away in 1926 in Barry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Peterson
1811 – 1900
Birth Location: Clark, Ohio, United States
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Bethalinda Shaul
1812 – 1888
Birth Location: Columbus, Clark County, Ohio, USA
BS

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Peterson
1840 – 1879
Birth Location: Illinois
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Rebecca Peterson
1834 –
Birth Location: Indiana
RP
Rebecka Peterson
1836 –
Birth Location: Indiana
RP

Children(s)

Mary Peterson
1858 –
Birth Location: Illinois
MP
Nancy Winner
1859 – 1944
Birth Location: Illinois
NW
Ann Peterson
1865 – 1923
Birth Location: Illinois
AP
Bethalinda Peterson
1867 – 1950
Birth Location: Illinois
BP
William Peterson
1869 –
Birth Location: Illinois
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Ann Peterson
1865 – 1923
Birth Location: Illinois
AP
William Peterson
1869 –
Birth Location: Illinois
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Martha Peterson
1873 –
Birth Location: Illinois
MP
Ellen Peterson
1864 –
Birth Location: Illinois
EP
Lawrence Peterson
1866 –
Birth Location: Illinois
LP
William Peterson
1869 – 1945
Birth Location: Illinois
WP
Trummy Hulse
1880 –
Birth Location: Illinois
TH

William Peterson's Ancestors

Self
William Peterson
1835 – 1926
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
Benjamin Abbott Peterson
1811 – 1900
Clark, Ohio, United States
Bethalinda Shaul
1812 – 1888
Columbus, Clark County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Ruth (Rubart) Shenan
1780 –
Virginia
Matthew Shaul
1785 – 1851
Germany Valley, Rockingham Co VA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Peterson's Descendants

1.
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William Peterson (abt 1835 – 5 May 1926) m. Elizabeth Peterson (abt 1840 – Abt 1879) m. Rebecca (Jane) Peterson (Abt 1834 – ) m. Rebecka (J) Peterson (abt 1836 – )
  1. 1. Mary Peterson (abt 1858 – )
  2. 2. Nancy (I) Winner (abt 1859 – 9 Nov 1944) m. Benjamin Winner (abt 1855 – Abt 1933)
    1. 1. Roy Winner (Sep 1878 – 19 January 1958) m. Katie (S) Wisiner (abt 1878 – )
      1. 1. Frank Wisiner (abt 1902 – )
      2. 2. Ila (E) Wisiner (abt 1908 – )
      3. 3. Russell Wisiner (abt 1917 – )
    2. 2. Bernard (Edward) Winner (20 February 1881 – 24 April 1931)
    3. 3. Pernell (Lemuel) Winner (26 October 1882 – 12 March 1883)
    4. 4. Ralph Winner (16 April 1884 – 21 December 1948)
    5. 5. Laura (Salina) Winner (Sep 1886 – 9 June 1945) m. William (Ernest) Heriford (20 Aug 1901 – 26 Jul 1929)
      1. 1. Ernest Heriford (1904 – )
      2. 2. Allie ("Alla" B.) Winner (1906 – )
    6. 6. Laurah Winner (abt 1887 – )
    7. 7. Zepha Winner (abt 1890 – 9 February 1974) m. Rufus (Ellis) Winner (11 Sep 1883 – )
      1. 1. Iva Winner (Abt 1906 – )
      2. 2. Allie Winner (Abt 1907 – )
      3. 3. Fay (H) McGlasson (abt 1916 – )
    8. 8. Retha (E (Bertha)) Winner-Munis (16 Jul 1891 – 8 Feb 1946)
    9. 9. Reatha Winner (abt 1893 – )
    10. 10. Reatha Mums (Jul 1893 – 8 February 1946)
    11. 11. Josie Winner (1895 – )
    12. 12. Josie Winner (abt 1895 – )
    13. 13. Ida (J) Winner (Aug 1896 – 31 August 1911)
    14. 14. Alma Winner
    15. 15. Laura Heriford (abt 1888 – )
    16. 16. Rotha Munia (abt 1892 – )
  3. 3. Ann Peterson (abt 1865 – Abt 1923) m. James Dennis m. James Dennis
  4. 4. Bethalinda Peterson (abt 1867 – 6 May 1950) m. Enos (O) Mey (abt 1856 – )
  5. 5. William Peterson (abt 1869 – )
  6. 6. Martha (A.) Peterson (Abt 1873 – ) m. John (H C) Peterson (abt 1878 – ) m. Frank (H) Peterson (abt 1871 – 26 May 1935)
    1. 1. Mary (D) Peterson (abt 1906 – )
    2. 2. John (H) Peterson (abt 1913 – )
    3. 3. Marjorie (E) Peterson (abt 1919 – )
    4. 4. Roscoe (D) Peterson (abt 1898 – )
  7. 7. Ellen Peterson (abt 1864 – )
  8. 8. Lawrence Peterson (Abt 1866 – )
  9. 9. William Peterson (abt 1869 – 26 Jul 1945) m. Ruh (S) Petterson (Sep 1879 – ) m. Rutha ("Ruthie" Sophia) Turner (3 February 1879 – 08 Feb 1973) m. Ruth Turner
    1. 1. Lillie (M) Peterson (abt 1898 – )
    2. 2. Lizzie (E) Peterson (abt 1900 – )
    3. 3. Leonard Peterson (abt 1904 – 3 Jan 1994)
    4. 4. Lorin Peterson (abt 1907 – )
    5. 5. Laura (E) Peterson (abt 1901 – )
  10. 10. Trummy (Ellis) Hulse (abt 1880 – )

William Peterson's Timeline

12 Records

1834
Abt 1834
Birth of William Peterson in Ohio
Ohio
1835
abt 1835
Birth of William Peterson in Ohio
Ohio
1850
1850
Age 15
William Peterson resided here in Township 4 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois, USA
Township 4 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 25
William Peterson resided here in Hadley, Pike, Illinois, USA
Hadley, Pike, Illinois, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 28
William Peterson resided here in Beverly, Adams, Illinois, United States
Beverly, Adams, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 35
William Peterson resided here in Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 45
William Peterson resided here in Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 65
William Peterson resided here in Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 75
William Peterson resided here in Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 85
William Peterson resided here in Barry, Pike, Illinois, USA
Barry, Pike, Illinois, USA
1926
5 May 1926
Age 91
Death of William Peterson in Barry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America
Barry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America
1926
7 May 1926
Age 91
Burial of William Peterson in Barry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America
Barry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1834
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Barry, Pike, Illinois; Roll: T625_401; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 151
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beverly, Adams, Illinois; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240235
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 4 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois; Roll: M432_124; Page: 165A; Image: 459
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1835
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 4 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 4 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois; Roll: M432_124; Page: 165A; Image: 459

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hadley, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Beverly, Adams, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beverly, Adams, Illinois; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240235

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beverly, Adams, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Barry, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Barry, Pike, Illinois; Roll: T625_401; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1926
    Event Place: Barry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 7 May 1926
    Event Place: Barry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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