Hello Everyone, Since the list has been sort of quiet I thought I would post my lines to get the ball rolling again. Here goes... Direct Descendants of Thomas Dockwood Peters 1 Thomas Dockwood Peters 1565 - ... +Martha Treffry 2 Thomas Peters 1600 - ..... +Joah Algerina 1615 - . 3 Andrew Peters 1636 - ....... +Mary Beamsley Wilborne ... 4 William Peters 1672 - ......... +Deborah Osgood Rues 1673 - ..... 5 John Peters 1695 - ........... +Mary Marks 1698 - 1794 ....... 6 William Peters 1722 - 1757 ............. +Ruth Micheal ......... 7 William Peters 1746 - ............... +Deborah Strong ........... 8 William Peters 1766 - ................. +Laney Jordan 1769 - ............. 9 Matthew Peters 1801 - 1853 ............. *2nd Wife of Matthew Peters: ................... +Rhonda Evans ............... 10 Hollon Peters 1827 - ..................... +Frank Sorrells ................. 11 Francis Laney Sorrells 1849 - 1921 ....................... +Richard Lewis Britt 1834 - 1914 ................... 12 Epsie Corrine Britt 1876 - 1940 ......................... +William Pleas Surls 1877 - 1945 ..................... 13 Joseph Pleas Surls, Sr. 1909 - 1980 ..................... *2nd Wife of Joseph Pleas Surls, Sr.: ........................... +Wilma Elizabeth Lowenthal 1914 - 1987 ....................... 14 Wilma Rebecca Surls 1946 - ............................. +Burnard Vessell 1937 - ......................... 15 Crispin Eugene Vessell 1974 - (ME) ............... *2nd Husband of Hollon Peters: ............. *3rd Wife of Matthew Peters: If you have any questions about the sources or information please E-mail me, I have plenty more where this came from. Crispin Vessell Family Historian

Information from Joey Peters of Sylacauga that was sent to me (Adrienne). There are 22 pages of faded information that Joey will re-type and send to me. I will then share with all of you. The date and author is yet to be determined. Adrienne <yogagolf@aol.com> " It is established that the Peters family of Tallapoosa County, Alabama descended from one William Peters through his son also named William. Both father and son are reputed to have served in the Revolution. Since at least one of the children of the younger William is known to have been born in Norht Carolina, it is believed that they served in the Continental Army from North Carolina. the 1790 census of Norht Carolina lists three William Peters a heads of families; two were from the Newberg district, one in Dobbs County showing one male under 16 and 1 female besides the head of the family. There was also a William Peters of Bladen County whose household had 1 adult male and 2 females. One of the William Peters of Newberg District applied for and received a Revolutionary War pension in 1833, file s-1850. This William died in Tennessee in 1840. the only indication that this may have been the younger William is his age. There is nothing in the file to show where he spent his time between1790 and 1840. He was the only William Peters applying for a pension listed as serving in North Carolina. There is a grave of a William Peters in Londes County, Georgia near Valdosta, which has been marked by the DAR. Mr. J.W. Selman of 1806 Pine Drive, Jacksonville, Al, a descendant of Sidney Peters Irvin, suggests that this probably was the father of the younger William. Mrs. Ralph Miller of 603 Campfield Road, Anderson, SC, also states that in Twiggs County, GA, a William Peters is shown in the lottery records as a REvolutionary war soldier who moved there in 1827. Though the above is principally hearsay, it is known that the younger William married a Laney Jordan, daughter of a William Jordan who also is reputed to have served in the revolution. It is known that in 1817, a William Peters was in Putnam County, GA. The first written notice is his name in a deed to 50 acres of land, lot 124, Dist. 3, of Putnam County, formerly Baldwin County, GA, purchased by one John Irvin, December 17, 1817. William Peters was a witness. Records in the family show that John Irvin married Sidney Peters, daughter of William Peters and Laney Jordan Petrs July 23, 1812 in Putnam County; therefore it appears reasonable that her father should have witnessed the deed to land purchased by the husband in 1817. The same John Irvin moved to New Site, Al and reared a large family, one of whose descendants is Mary McGuire Brewer of Route 2, Dadeville, Al. The parents of Sidney Peters Irvin are my great great grandparents. The names, William, Jordan, Matthew, Sidney and Hollan are family names carried in the family line to this day." Joey says: I don't yet know who wrote the narrative as it was passed to me by my cousin.

Hi! I am searching for Ann PETERS b 1832 in Cambridgeshire England, father William PETERS. Ann loved in Shoalhaven, Bathurst and Hill End in NSW Australia, and married John William IRELAND, and had 5 children. I cannot find her place of birth or her entry into Australia. If anyone has come across any reference to her, please let me know. Regards Chris Rockhampton Australia

I am sending this for Joey Peters of Sylacauga AL in case anyone would care to contact him with further data regarding his line. Thanks, Adrienne <yogagolf@aol.com> Subj: Peters Date: 01/21/2000 3:26:38 PM Pacific Standard Time From: JoeyofSTP "I received a bunch of info from a cousin today. Some of it is faded and hard to read but this is my understanding of my direct decendants: My Father - Hugh Comer Peters b. 8/24/26 Tallapoosa County, AL. d. 8/21/72 Talladega, Al. (m. Doris Kathleen Green - my mother) My Grandfather - James Worth Peters b. aprox. 1898 - 1900 Tallapoosa County, AL d. 1965 Talladega, AL (m. Jimmie Azroe McKelvey - my grandmother) My Great Grandfather - James Harlan (Doc) Peters b. 1874 New Site, AL (I presume). buried Harmony churchyard, New Site, AL. m. Ella Morris - my great grandmother. My Great, Great Grandfather - James K. Peters b. 1845 d. 1899 buried Harmony Churchyard, New Site, AL. m. Johnnie Hester Ann Morrison - my great, great grandmother. My Great, Great, Great, Grandfather - Matthew Peters b. 1801 in North Carolina d. 10/18/53.buried in Macedonia Primitive Baptist Churchyard near LaFayette, AL. m. (1st time Huldie Pitts) (2nd time) - Nancy Oliver Hull - my great, great, great grandmother. My Great, great, great, great grandfather - William Peters m. Laney Jordan. My g,g,g,g, grandmother. The 1790 census in North Carolina shows 3 William Peters as heads of families. It is believed that both father and son served in the continental army in the revolution".

Lora E. Peters Jones Cole, 85, a former resident of 599 Bullock Hollow Road, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late William and Vadia Blevins Peters, She was the widow of L.T. Jones and Raynor Cole. Surviving are a son, W.L. Jones of Bristol Tennessee; four sisters, Annie Haga, Josephine Carrier and Louise Phillips, all of Bristol Tennessee, and Rose Mc- Croskey of Abingdon; a brother, Earl Peters of Bristol TN; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Juanita Jones; granddaughters Donna Ollis and Aimee Baker; and great-grandchildren Ashley Jones, Trevor Baker and J.D. Ollis. BHC01172

This is rather vague but may be a connection to my Peters family line. Does anyone have any information regarding these names? James Worth Peters (b. late 1800's?) m. Jimmie Azroe Peters. James Worth Peters had a brother named Omnie Luke Peters (b. late 1800's in Tallapoosa Co. AL), sister Ethel and 2 more unnamed sisters. James Worth and Jimmie Azroe Peters had a son born 1926. James Worth Peters grandson, Joey Peters, lives in Sylacauga, AL and is interested in this line of his. Thanks for any help you can provide for Joey. Adrienne

I have permission from the sender to cross post this. Knowing there are German Fuches and Peters, I thought some of you folks might be able to help him. Crystal Crystal A. Bingham Manhattan, KS Vizslas: Denali Gold & Peaches 'n Cream; cats" Bojangles and Nuisance Kitty Res Motto: To understand the living you must commune with the dead. --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: DUMahin@aol.com To: GERMAN-AMERICAN-L@rootsweb.com Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 16:44:15 EST Subject: [GERMAN-AMERICAN-L] German Ancestors in Civil War Message-ID: <ad.3031b1.25b4e72f@aol.com> I am working on a book which will examine the reactions of European immigrants and their adult children to major issues of the Civil War period (secession, slavery, emancipation, and the presidential elections of l860 and l864) and the reasons many of them enlisted in the Union or Confederate armies. I am searching for letters, diaries, memoirs, or other documents indicating the attitudes and reactions of these immigrants. If you have any such materials indicating the reactions of a German ancestor during the Civil War period (or suggestions for sources of such materials), I would be glad to hear from you. Letters in German are no problem. All those contributing information or quotes used in the book will be mentioned in the preface. The new book will be a companion volume to my recently published book on the international dimensions of the Civil War, One War at a Time. Author interviews with me are on two websites: Abraham Lincoln Online -- http://www. netins.net/showcase/creative/lincoln/books/mahin.htm -- and Civil War Book News -- http://www.cw-book-news.com/TOC.html. Dean B. Mahin DUMahin@aol.com Charlotte, North Carolina ==== GERMAN-AMERICAN Mailing List ==== This GERMAN-AMERICAN list is currently available for adoption! Interested in becoming the list manager? Go here: http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/adoptrequest.html ============================== Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi

Researching Adam PETERS (abt 1782-1856) and wife Abagail (FLEMING?) (abt 1800-1866) who resided in Buffalo Twp., Butler Co., PA, 1820-1850. Children: Ann m. Henry BRUNER; Rebecca m. ? REYNOLDS; Elizabeth; Adam; John F. m. Christina Jane LEASURE; Margaret m. James HANLIN; Abagail m. Abraham MISNER; Thomas (Adam?) m. Margaret BLACK; and Mary m. John BLACK. All help appreciated! Linda

I am reposting my information in the hopes that someone will recognize something. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you. Nicholas PETERS b. 24 Aug 1849 in Germany. In about 1858 he immigrated to the US with his parents. He married Mary YOUNK/JUNK b. 18 Apr 1853 (another source says 8 Apr 1852) in Manitowoc, WI. They were married 13 Jan 1869 in Kewaunee, WI. Nicholas d. 1 Jan 1920 and Mary d. 20 Apr 1936. Children and grandchildren of Nicholas and Mary that I have names for are: 1 - Josephine, b. 15 Mar 1882, m. William C. STEINKE a - Leona Marie, b. 1900 b - Milton, b. 1916 (He was adopted). 2 - Henry James, b. 27 Aug 1890, m. Veronica "Marie" FELTES a - Dorothy 1914 - 1989 b - John c - Ralph 1918 - 1990 d - Betty, d. 1996 3 - Fronie m. Henry UNKE a - Lloyd b - Doris 4 - Arlene m. Henry SUESS 5 - Peter 6 - William 7 - Bernard 8 - Frank 9 - Joseph 10 - Matt 11 - Harry 12 - George At the time of their Golden Anniversary, in 1919, Nicholas and Mary had 25 grandchildren and one great grandchild. I am looking for any information on any of these people. I do have some information to share; Josephine PETERS was my g-g-grandmother. Please contact me, thank you.

SOURCE: YAKIMA HERALD REPUBLIC = YAKIMA,WA = December 30, 1999 ========================================================== Nina Lorraine Peters, 24, of Wapato died Wednesday at Providence Yakima Medical Center. Ms. Peters was born in Yakima and was raised in Wapato, WA. Survivors include her parents, Ronald and Sonia Peters of Wapato; a sister, Tiffany Shilow of Wapato; brothers, Ron Peters Jr., Tyrone Shilow, Jarvis Pe- ters, Nicholas Peters and Seaver Peters, all of Wapato; and her grandparents, Esther Alexander, Nina Elwell, Paul Anderson and Reuben Umtuch, all of Toppenish and Lester Umtuch of Priest Rapids. Burial will be in the Shaker Church Cemetery.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR to all the PETERS relatives out there...... The ones found AND the ones still lost!! Penny Everett Grand Prairie, TX David PETERS, b-abt 1800 NY/CT (?)>William Hugh PETERS, b- 8 Jun 1824 NY>Caroline Augusta PETERS (Martin), b- 13 Apr 1871 AR>Ina Charlotte MARTIN (Calhoun), b- 26 Feb 1890 AR>Alice Caroine CALHOUN (Fox), b- 1927 TX>Penelope Jo FOX (Everett), b- 1946 TX ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

MEMO FROM GOD: I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. It will be addressed in My time, not yours. Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold on to it. If you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege. Should you have a bad day at work; Think of the man who has been out of work for years. Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; Think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return. Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; Think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children. Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk. Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; Think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine. Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity. Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; Remember, things could be worse. You could be them!!!! Should you decide to send this to a friend; You might brighten someone's day!

I spent an hour looking at those other three words in Tobias Peters Will without figuring them out, so I decided to post the will anyway. 30 seconds after posting the will without the three words, I figured them out. I think I could have stared at them for another hour without figuring them out, and the act of posting the message was a necessary precondition for me to figure them out. The three words which were missing are "in the presince (sic)". So the end of the will should read: Signed & acknowledged in the presince of us Robert Galbraith Samuel Tunnel --------- Jerry Bryan ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Tobias Peters Will In the name of God Amen. I, Tobias Peters, of the county of Anderson and the state of Tennessee, being sick and weak of body but of sound mind and disposing memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly substance as it has pleased God to bless me with, I Give and bequeath the same in manner and form following, that is to say I give and bequeath to my Rachel that part of my land which lies on the south side of the creek for her support, but not granting her the ability of selling the same. I desire that all my children which have not received any part of the estate shall have in proportion with those that have received. I desire that my mother be supported during her life. I desire that the balance of the estate be sold and equal division made amongst the heirs and lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons James Peters and John Peters executors of this my last will and testament & also Guardians for my Daughter Rachel. In testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand this 25th of January 1831. his Tobias x Peters (seal) mark Signed & acknowledged of us Robert Galbraith Samuel Tunnell -------------- Jerry Bryan (Note: I am missing three words after "Signed & acknowledged". I can't make them out at all.) ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Wishing all my Peters cousins and friends a very Merry Christmas, and happy holidays. And as Roy would say, Happy trails to you, Jim of Okmulgee

Does anyone out there have any information on the following Peters family that arrived June 23, 1868 on the ship Caledonia from Glasgow & Moville to New York. The family listed below was from Germany. Matthias Peters 43, Farmer Catherine Peters 43, Wife Wilhelmine Peters 38 (sister of Matthias) Theodora Peters 70 (Mother of Matthias) Johan Peters 13 Johana Peters 11 (my ggrandmother) Johan or Sohan Peters 9 (female) Theodor Peters 7 Petronella Peters 6 This family came to Wisconsin and settled in the area in and around Green Bay. On the same ship were the following from Sweden Johan Peters 29 farmer Caroline Peters 26 Wife Emma Peters 10 months listed by himself was a Lars Peters 22 farmer from Sweden. Does anyone know if there is a connection between these two families? Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has a connection to the Matthias Peters family. Thank you. Elaine Miller

SOURCE: KINGSPORT TIMES NEWS = Kingsport,TN = December 6, 1999 ======================================================= NICKELSVILLE, Va. — Grover H. Peters, 79, of Route 2, passed away Sunday (Dec. 5, 1999) at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport after a lengthy illness. Born in Scott County on August 20, 1920, he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Stallard Peters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jewell Welch Peters; one sister, Juanita Cox; and one brother, Clytis Peters. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Bob Powell, Kingsport; son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Jane Peters, Nickelsville, Va.; grandsons, Michael and David Peters; three sisters, Venice Phillips and Patty McMann, both of Pennsylvania, Betty Hawkins, Indiana; two brothers, Joe Peters, Allentown, Penn. and Leland Peters, Parksburg, Penn.; several nieces and nephews. Burial is at Point Truth Cemetery in the Long Hollow section of Nickelsville.

SOURCE: KINGSPORT TIMES NEWS = Kingsport,TN = December 6, 1999 =========================================================== NICKELSVILLE, VA— Grover H. Peters, 79, of Route 2, passed away Sunday (Dec. 5, 1999) at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport after a lengthy illness. Born in Scott County on August 20, 1920, he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Stallard Peters.

Dear Listers: My friend and I had visited Carder Cemetery back during the summer and had taken some photos. I thought to post the ones here that I could read. Some did not turn out like I thought they would but others are bright as a bell. Just in case anyone needs them, here they are: Carder Cemetery, Vadis, Lewis Co., WV: Margaret, wife of F. M. Peters Died Dec. 23, 1907 Junior Peters Feb 24, 1943 (unknown as to if this is a death date or not) Ira R. E. Peters Jan. 4, 1898 Feb. 22, 1922 Sarah L., wife of T. F. Peters 1867-1922 Peters Thelma L. 1942-1990 and Roscoe L. 1903-1984 If anyone is interested in copies, email me privately at TMM0427@aol.com and I will be glad to send them along. Diane Roy Tina McKie

SOURCE: DOMINION POST = FAIRMONT,WV = NOVEMBER 27, 1999 ===================================================== Mildred Virginia Bazzle, 86, of Route 1, Elkins, Hazlewood community, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, where she had been a patient. She was born Dec. 5, 1912, at Romney, daughter of the late Alonzo Park and Minnie Francis Peters. She is survived by her husband, Hansel Bazzle, whom she married June 1, 1941; a son, Jim Bazzle, of Bowden; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Coyle, of Charles Town; and two grandchildren, J. Parker Bazzle II and Ashley Catherine Bazzle, both of Charleston. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Alonzo “Bud” Peters; and four sisters, Arvella Mohler, Wilda P. Mallow, Constance Frost and Ruth Evans. Bural was in the Elkins Memorial Gardens.