----- Original Message ----- From: "Paula Kelley Ward" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 9:43 PM Subject: [VAFLOYD] Herman Turner PETERS 1917 - 2005 I'm just reviewing some PETERS family information: Herman Turner PETERS, b. 27 Jan 1917 Floyd Co VA - d. 24 Feb 2005 Stockton, California His first wife was Edith Lucille VEST: 1. When and where was she born? Who were her parents? b. 4 Feb 1919; not certain her birthplace, her older sister b. in WV, youngest sister in Floyd Co.; her parents were Andrew Jackson Vest and Beulah Ann "Annie" Yeatts 2. When and where were Edith & Herman married? 3. When did Edith die? 3 Jul 1986 4. Where is Edith Lucille VEST PETERS buried? 5. They had 5 children: Diana, Mary, Debra, Catherine Sue, and Judith Darlene 6. In my notes, I have: Catherine Sue PETERS and her sister, Judith Darlene PETERS, died on 12 Feb 1947 in Floyd County, as the result of an automobile/train accident. These two girls are buried in Head of the River Cemetery. 7. Did their mother, Edith, also die in that accident? No 8. Did anyone else die in that accident? Herman's 2nd wife was Mary J. (last name unknown), according to Herman's obituary. 1. Who were her parents? 2. When and where were Herman Turner PETERS and Mary J. married? Sorry for so many questions! Any help appreciated. Thanks, Paula Paula, I have answered the little I know. I would appreciate your sending me a copy of Herman's obituary. Mary