William is the son of Peter Peters and Weabke Magdalena Schomaker. He married Sophia Bock.
CENSUS:
1870 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Estimated birth year: abt 1859 Age in 1870: 11 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1870: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Factoryville Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: M593_828; Page: 133; Image: 267.
1880 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Home in 1880: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 20 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to head-of-household: Son Father's name: Peter Father's birthplace: Holtstein Mother's name: Lena Mother's birthplace: Holtstein Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Peter Peters 48 Lena Peters 54 William Peters 20 Louis Peters 17 Amelia Peters 15 George Peters 13 Emma Peters 11 Elvina Peters 11 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T9_744; Family History Film: 1254744; Page: 241.1000; Enumeration District: 268; Image: 0487.
1900 United States Federal Census Name: Wm Peters Home in 1900: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 40 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Sophia Race: White Household Members: Name Age Wm Peters 40 Sophia Peters 25 John Peters 17 Albert Peters 14 Walter Peters 12 Irma Peters 10 Edith Peters 7 Tillie Peters 5 Tim Peters 2 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T623 918; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1.
1910 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Age in 1910: 50 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Spouse's name: Sophia Home in 1910: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age William Peters 50 Sophia Peters 45 Erma L Peters 19 Edith C Peters 17 Miltida A Peters 15 Sim H Peters 12 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 13.
1920 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Home in 1920: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 60 years Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sophia Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 577 Household Members: Name Age William Peters 60 Sophia Peters 54 Edith Peters 36 Matilda A Peters 24 Tinothy H Peters 21 George Peters 53 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T625_982; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 577.
1930 United States Federal Census Name: William M Peters Home in 1930: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 70 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sophia M Race: White Household Members: Name Age William M Peters 70 Sophia M Peters 65 Matilda A Peters 35 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 12.0.
OBITUARY:
A Pioneer Resident Passed to the Beyond----Mr. William Peters passed away at this home Friday morning, August 24, 1951, aged 92 years. He was born in Cook Co, Illinois, June 18, 1859. When he was two years old, his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Lester Peters moved to Nebraska, making the trip by covered wagon landing in Plattsmouth, Nebraska locating on a farm near Avoca where he grew to early manhood.
On January 24, 1883, he was united in marriage to Sophia Back. To this union were born 7 children. With the exception of a few years, the Peter's family have lived in the Sunny Hill neighborhood where their children grew to maturity.
Fifty-five years ago they moved to their present farm where they have lived continuously. Mr. and Mrs. Peters were privileged to observe their 68th wedding anniversary in a quiet way at their home with a few relatives. Mrs. Peters was a strong, hard-working man. He endured many pioneer day hardships. He loved nature, took pride in tilling the soil and raising livestock. Always interested in farm and home improvements. He often said he hoped he would always be able to work. This wish was granted until a few weeks ago, he was active, doing many tasks about the home and garden.
Mr. Peters was progressive, interested in community affairs. A good neighbor and friend. He was reared in the German Lutheran faith and later, in 1910, he and his wife united with the Congregational Church of Weeping Water. For many years he served as one of the deacons, and when he could no longer be active in that capacity, he was elected as an honorary life-deacon.
The first break in the family circle was the passing of their oldest son, John Peters, of Burwell, in August, 1946, another son, Albert of Sheridan, Wyoming, November 1948, and a daughter, Matilda, of the home, in 1949. He leaves to mourn his passing, his aged wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters, Walter Peters of Sheridan, Wyoming, Mrs. Robert Draver (Irma) of Burwell, Mrs. John Cole (Edith) and Tim of Linden, Kansas, one brother, George, eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Relatives who came to attend the funeral of William Peters were Mrs. and Mrs. Tim Peters of Lyndon, Kansas, Mrs. Robert Draver of Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Draver, Burwell, Mrs. and Mrs. Gordon Draver of Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Briton Peters of Burwell, Dorothy Draver of Lincoln, Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Brewer and Mr. and Mrs. William Philpot of Arnold, Mrs. Tillie Fewell and Jean, and Mrs. Fred Buck and Julia, of Newcastle, Wyoming, Mrs. William Rapp of Waterloo and Mrs. and Mrs. Wallace Hunter of Omaha.
CENSUS:
1870 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Estimated birth year: abt 1859 Age in 1870: 11 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1870: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Factoryville Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: M593_828; Page: 133; Image: 267.
1880 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Home in 1880: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 20 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to head-of-household: Son Father's name: Peter Father's birthplace: Holtstein Mother's name: Lena Mother's birthplace: Holtstein Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Peter Peters 48 Lena Peters 54 William Peters 20 Louis Peters 17 Amelia Peters 15 George Peters 13 Emma Peters 11 Elvina Peters 11 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T9_744; Family History Film: 1254744; Page: 241.1000; Enumeration District: 268; Image: 0487.
1900 United States Federal Census Name: Wm Peters Home in 1900: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 40 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Sophia Race: White Household Members: Name Age Wm Peters 40 Sophia Peters 25 John Peters 17 Albert Peters 14 Walter Peters 12 Irma Peters 10 Edith Peters 7 Tillie Peters 5 Tim Peters 2 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T623 918; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1.
1910 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Age in 1910: 50 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Spouse's name: Sophia Home in 1910: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age William Peters 50 Sophia Peters 45 Erma L Peters 19 Edith C Peters 17 Miltida A Peters 15 Sim H Peters 12 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 13.
1920 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Home in 1920: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 60 years Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sophia Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 577 Household Members: Name Age William Peters 60 Sophia Peters 54 Edith Peters 36 Matilda A Peters 24 Tinothy H Peters 21 George Peters 53 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T625_982; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 577.
1930 United States Federal Census Name: William M Peters Home in 1930: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 70 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sophia M Race: White Household Members: Name Age William M Peters 70 Sophia M Peters 65 Matilda A Peters 35 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 12.0.
OBITUARY:
A Pioneer Resident Passed to the Beyond----Mr. William Peters passed away at this home Friday morning, August 24, 1951, aged 92 years. He was born in Cook Co, Illinois, June 18, 1859. When he was two years old, his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Lester Peters moved to Nebraska, making the trip by covered wagon landing in Plattsmouth, Nebraska locating on a farm near Avoca where he grew to early manhood.
On January 24, 1883, he was united in marriage to Sophia Back. To this union were born 7 children. With the exception of a few years, the Peter's family have lived in the Sunny Hill neighborhood where their children grew to maturity.
Fifty-five years ago they moved to their present farm where they have lived continuously. Mr. and Mrs. Peters were privileged to observe their 68th wedding anniversary in a quiet way at their home with a few relatives. Mrs. Peters was a strong, hard-working man. He endured many pioneer day hardships. He loved nature, took pride in tilling the soil and raising livestock. Always interested in farm and home improvements. He often said he hoped he would always be able to work. This wish was granted until a few weeks ago, he was active, doing many tasks about the home and garden.
Mr. Peters was progressive, interested in community affairs. A good neighbor and friend. He was reared in the German Lutheran faith and later, in 1910, he and his wife united with the Congregational Church of Weeping Water. For many years he served as one of the deacons, and when he could no longer be active in that capacity, he was elected as an honorary life-deacon.
The first break in the family circle was the passing of their oldest son, John Peters, of Burwell, in August, 1946, another son, Albert of Sheridan, Wyoming, November 1948, and a daughter, Matilda, of the home, in 1949. He leaves to mourn his passing, his aged wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters, Walter Peters of Sheridan, Wyoming, Mrs. Robert Draver (Irma) of Burwell, Mrs. John Cole (Edith) and Tim of Linden, Kansas, one brother, George, eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Relatives who came to attend the funeral of William Peters were Mrs. and Mrs. Tim Peters of Lyndon, Kansas, Mrs. Robert Draver of Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Draver, Burwell, Mrs. and Mrs. Gordon Draver of Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Briton Peters of Burwell, Dorothy Draver of Lincoln, Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Brewer and Mr. and Mrs. William Philpot of Arnold, Mrs. Tillie Fewell and Jean, and Mrs. Fred Buck and Julia, of Newcastle, Wyoming, Mrs. William Rapp of Waterloo and Mrs. and Mrs. Wallace Hunter of Omaha.
William is the son of Peter Peters and Weabke Magdalena Schomaker. He married Sophia Bock.
CENSUS:
1870 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Estimated birth year: abt 1859 Age in 1870: 11 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1870: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Factoryville Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: M593_828; Page: 133; Image: 267.
1880 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Home in 1880: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 20 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to head-of-household: Son Father's name: Peter Father's birthplace: Holtstein Mother's name: Lena Mother's birthplace: Holtstein Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Peter Peters 48 Lena Peters 54 William Peters 20 Louis Peters 17 Amelia Peters 15 George Peters 13 Emma Peters 11 Elvina Peters 11 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T9_744; Family History Film: 1254744; Page: 241.1000; Enumeration District: 268; Image: 0487.
1900 United States Federal Census Name: Wm Peters Home in 1900: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 40 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Sophia Race: White Household Members: Name Age Wm Peters 40 Sophia Peters 25 John Peters 17 Albert Peters 14 Walter Peters 12 Irma Peters 10 Edith Peters 7 Tillie Peters 5 Tim Peters 2 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T623 918; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1.
1910 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Age in 1910: 50 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Spouse's name: Sophia Home in 1910: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age William Peters 50 Sophia Peters 45 Erma L Peters 19 Edith C Peters 17 Miltida A Peters 15 Sim H Peters 12 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 13.
1920 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Home in 1920: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 60 years Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sophia Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 577 Household Members: Name Age William Peters 60 Sophia Peters 54 Edith Peters 36 Matilda A Peters 24 Tinothy H Peters 21 George Peters 53 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T625_982; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 577.
1930 United States Federal Census Name: William M Peters Home in 1930: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 70 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sophia M Race: White Household Members: Name Age William M Peters 70 Sophia M Peters 65 Matilda A Peters 35 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 12.0.
OBITUARY:
A Pioneer Resident Passed to the Beyond----Mr. William Peters passed away at this home Friday morning, August 24, 1951, aged 92 years. He was born in Cook Co, Illinois, June 18, 1859. When he was two years old, his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Lester Peters moved to Nebraska, making the trip by covered wagon landing in Plattsmouth, Nebraska locating on a farm near Avoca where he grew to early manhood.
On January 24, 1883, he was united in marriage to Sophia Back. To this union were born 7 children. With the exception of a few years, the Peter's family have lived in the Sunny Hill neighborhood where their children grew to maturity.
Fifty-five years ago they moved to their present farm where they have lived continuously. Mr. and Mrs. Peters were privileged to observe their 68th wedding anniversary in a quiet way at their home with a few relatives. Mrs. Peters was a strong, hard-working man. He endured many pioneer day hardships. He loved nature, took pride in tilling the soil and raising livestock. Always interested in farm and home improvements. He often said he hoped he would always be able to work. This wish was granted until a few weeks ago, he was active, doing many tasks about the home and garden.
Mr. Peters was progressive, interested in community affairs. A good neighbor and friend. He was reared in the German Lutheran faith and later, in 1910, he and his wife united with the Congregational Church of Weeping Water. For many years he served as one of the deacons, and when he could no longer be active in that capacity, he was elected as an honorary life-deacon.
The first break in the family circle was the passing of their oldest son, John Peters, of Burwell, in August, 1946, another son, Albert of Sheridan, Wyoming, November 1948, and a daughter, Matilda, of the home, in 1949. He leaves to mourn his passing, his aged wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters, Walter Peters of Sheridan, Wyoming, Mrs. Robert Draver (Irma) of Burwell, Mrs. John Cole (Edith) and Tim of Linden, Kansas, one brother, George, eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Relatives who came to attend the funeral of William Peters were Mrs. and Mrs. Tim Peters of Lyndon, Kansas, Mrs. Robert Draver of Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Draver, Burwell, Mrs. and Mrs. Gordon Draver of Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Briton Peters of Burwell, Dorothy Draver of Lincoln, Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Brewer and Mr. and Mrs. William Philpot of Arnold, Mrs. Tillie Fewell and Jean, and Mrs. Fred Buck and Julia, of Newcastle, Wyoming, Mrs. William Rapp of Waterloo and Mrs. and Mrs. Wallace Hunter of Omaha.
CENSUS:
1870 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Estimated birth year: abt 1859 Age in 1870: 11 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1870: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Factoryville Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: M593_828; Page: 133; Image: 267.
1880 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Home in 1880: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 20 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to head-of-household: Son Father's name: Peter Father's birthplace: Holtstein Mother's name: Lena Mother's birthplace: Holtstein Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Peter Peters 48 Lena Peters 54 William Peters 20 Louis Peters 17 Amelia Peters 15 George Peters 13 Emma Peters 11 Elvina Peters 11 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T9_744; Family History Film: 1254744; Page: 241.1000; Enumeration District: 268; Image: 0487.
1900 United States Federal Census Name: Wm Peters Home in 1900: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 40 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Sophia Race: White Household Members: Name Age Wm Peters 40 Sophia Peters 25 John Peters 17 Albert Peters 14 Walter Peters 12 Irma Peters 10 Edith Peters 7 Tillie Peters 5 Tim Peters 2 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T623 918; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1.
1910 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Age in 1910: 50 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Spouse's name: Sophia Home in 1910: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age William Peters 50 Sophia Peters 45 Erma L Peters 19 Edith C Peters 17 Miltida A Peters 15 Sim H Peters 12 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 13.
1920 United States Federal Census Name: William Peters Home in 1920: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 60 years Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sophia Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 577 Household Members: Name Age William Peters 60 Sophia Peters 54 Edith Peters 36 Matilda A Peters 24 Tinothy H Peters 21 George Peters 53 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: T625_982; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 577.
1930 United States Federal Census Name: William M Peters Home in 1930: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska Age: 70 Estimated birth year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sophia M Race: White Household Members: Name Age William M Peters 70 Sophia M Peters 65 Matilda A Peters 35 Census Place: Avoca, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 12.0.
OBITUARY:
A Pioneer Resident Passed to the Beyond----Mr. William Peters passed away at this home Friday morning, August 24, 1951, aged 92 years. He was born in Cook Co, Illinois, June 18, 1859. When he was two years old, his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Lester Peters moved to Nebraska, making the trip by covered wagon landing in Plattsmouth, Nebraska locating on a farm near Avoca where he grew to early manhood.
On January 24, 1883, he was united in marriage to Sophia Back. To this union were born 7 children. With the exception of a few years, the Peter's family have lived in the Sunny Hill neighborhood where their children grew to maturity.
Fifty-five years ago they moved to their present farm where they have lived continuously. Mr. and Mrs. Peters were privileged to observe their 68th wedding anniversary in a quiet way at their home with a few relatives. Mrs. Peters was a strong, hard-working man. He endured many pioneer day hardships. He loved nature, took pride in tilling the soil and raising livestock. Always interested in farm and home improvements. He often said he hoped he would always be able to work. This wish was granted until a few weeks ago, he was active, doing many tasks about the home and garden.
Mr. Peters was progressive, interested in community affairs. A good neighbor and friend. He was reared in the German Lutheran faith and later, in 1910, he and his wife united with the Congregational Church of Weeping Water. For many years he served as one of the deacons, and when he could no longer be active in that capacity, he was elected as an honorary life-deacon.
The first break in the family circle was the passing of their oldest son, John Peters, of Burwell, in August, 1946, another son, Albert of Sheridan, Wyoming, November 1948, and a daughter, Matilda, of the home, in 1949. He leaves to mourn his passing, his aged wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters, Walter Peters of Sheridan, Wyoming, Mrs. Robert Draver (Irma) of Burwell, Mrs. John Cole (Edith) and Tim of Linden, Kansas, one brother, George, eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Relatives who came to attend the funeral of William Peters were Mrs. and Mrs. Tim Peters of Lyndon, Kansas, Mrs. Robert Draver of Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Draver, Burwell, Mrs. and Mrs. Gordon Draver of Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Briton Peters of Burwell, Dorothy Draver of Lincoln, Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Brewer and Mr. and Mrs. William Philpot of Arnold, Mrs. Tillie Fewell and Jean, and Mrs. Fred Buck and Julia, of Newcastle, Wyoming, Mrs. William Rapp of Waterloo and Mrs. and Mrs. Wallace Hunter of Omaha.
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