PETERS, Nicholas J. 1830-1919

BRANNON, DERGA, FORKENBROCK, KRUEGER, PETERS, ROTHS, SCHNURR, SHINSTINE

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Date: 9/17/2006 at 03:11:05

Obituary notice from New Hampton Tribune, November 5, 1919:

NICHOLAS PETERS HEEDS FINAL CALL
New Hampton IA Tribune Vo. XLVIII No. 46
Nov. 5, 1919, Page 1, 3rd column

NICHOLAS PETERS HEEDS FINAL CALL

AGED RESIDENT OF CHICKASAW COUNTY PASSED AWAY MONDAY EVENING
FUNERAL WILL BE HELD THIS MORNING.

The death of Nicholas J. Peters, an aged resident of Chickasaw county, occurred at his home south of New Hampton, at 5:35 o'clock, Monday afternoon, November 3, 1919.

Deceased had been seriously ill for about two weeks, and death resulted from hemorrhage of the kidneys.

Nicholas Joseph Peters was born at Trier, Germany, on March 26, 1830, the son of Nick and Mary Peters. He left Germany April 25, 1855, and came to the United States. He lived in Dubuque, then in Arkansas, and then returned to Dubuque, where he lived until the year 1872, when he came to Chickasaw county. This county remained his home until death.

Mr. Peters was married to Miss Magdalena Derga, at Dubuque, Iowa, January 22, 1862. His wife survives. To this union were born eleven children. One son, Matt, was drowned in 1899, when 29 years of age, and Matilda and John Peters died in infancy. Those living are: Mrs. Wm. Kreuger, Mrs. C.W. Schnurr, Mrs. Theo. Roths, Mrs. Nick Shinstine, Mrs. Jay Brannon, Nick, Mike, and Charles. Others surviving Mr. Peters are two sisters, in Germany, and fifty-two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Deceased was well known throughout the county as the finest type of citizen, and was highly regarded by all who knew him. He was a faithful member of St. Mary's church, in this city, and was always interested in the church affairs.

The funeral will be conducted from St. Mary's church at 9:30 this morning, and burial will be made in St. Mary's cemetery. Rev. B.H. Forkenbrock will conduct the services.

Fred Derga is expected here to attend the funeral services.

The sincere sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved relatives in their time of grief and sorrow.
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PETERS, Nicholas J. 1830-1919

BRANNON, FORKENBROCK, KREUGER, PETERS, POSEN, ROTHS, SCHNURR, SHINSTINE

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Date: 9/17/2006 at 03:16:18

New Hampton Gazette, November 05, 1919

NICHOLAS PETERS DIES AT RIPE AGE

WELL KNOWN CITIZEN OF DAYTON TOWNSHIP PASSED AWAY MONDAY

Nicholas Peters, Sr., for forty-seven years a resident of Chickasaw county, died at his home five miles southwest of New Hampton Monday evening at half past 5 o'clock.

He was aged 88 years, seven months and eight days.

Mr. Peters had been gradually failing on account of extreme age. The immediate cause of death was internal hemorrhage. He was conscious to the last.

Nicholas Joseph Peters was born at Trier, Germany, March 26, 1830, the only son of Nicholas Peters and Mary (Posen) Peters. He grew up in the old country and was confirmed in the Catholic faith. At the age of 25 he came to America, locating in Dubuque county in 1855. He spent two years in Arkansas and then returned to Dubuque county, where he engaged in the livery business.

He was united in marriage with Magdalene Derga at Dubuque, Jan. 22, 1862. They resided there until 1872, when they came to Chickasaw county and bought a farm. Later a change was made and the farm where he spent so many useful years was purchased.

Mr. Peters was the father of eleven children of whom eight survive. They are Mary, wife of William Kreuger of New Hampton; Nicholas Peters, Jr., of New Hampton township; Teresa, wife of C.W. Schnurr of New Hampton; Susan, wife of Theodore Roths, of Ionia; Michael of Richland township; Frances, wife of Nicholas Shinstine, of Richland township; and Magdalene, wife of Jay Brannon, residing on the old homestead.

John and Matilda died in infancy and Matt was drowned at the age of 26, twenty years ago.

The funeral will be held at St. Mary's church this morning at 9:30, Mass for the dead being read by the rector, Rev. Fr. B.H. Forkenbrock, and interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Mr. Peters was a man of upright character, a good, citizen, neighbor and friend. He was a strong supporter of the movement for the organization of St. Mary's parish and gave liberally of his time and means to procure its establishment and erect the church and other buildings.

His aged widow and the children have the sympathy of many friends in their loss.