Peter B. Peterson, 1866-1911

PETERSON

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/22/2009 at 19:19:21

PETER B. PETERSON DEAD

Well Known Farmer Dies at His Home in High Lake Township.

Peter B. Peterson, one of the best known farmers in High Lake township died at his home several miles east of Wallingford last Thursday [March 23, 1911] after an illness of about one week's duration. The funeral was held from the church in High Lake township Monday afternoon at one o'clock and was conducted by Rev. Paulsrud of Clarion.

Peter B. Peterson was born in High Lake township January 1, 1866 to Bottolf [William] and Kari Hovde Peterson, and has been a resident of this county all his life. He was married to Mary B. Peterson, daughter of Peter N. and Martha Peterson on May 30, 1895, and to this union three children were born, all of whom survive, the oldest Blanchard, 15; Maynard C.; and Pearl E. the youngest 5 years old.

Mrs. Peterson and children have the sympathy of the entire coummunity in their sorrow.

Contributed by Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, March 29, 1911.