For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 218
C. A. PETERS. C. A. Peters, one of the enterprising and energetic agriculturists of Wapsinonoc township, devotes his attention to the operation of an excellent farm of two hundred and twenty acres. His birth occurred in Center county, Pennsylvania, on the 21st of March, 1863, his parents being Lawrence and Caroline ( Turner ) Peters, who were likewise natives of the Keystone state. They came to Muscatine county, Iowa in 1865, locating on a farm in Wapsinonoc township, where the father spent the remainder of his life. His demise occurred in July, 1907, and thus the community lost one of its representative agriculturists and esteemed citizens. His widow, who now makes her home in West Liberty, has gained many friends during her long residence in this county. She was the mother of five children, as follows: C. A., of this review; Ina, the wife of Fred Wolf, of Wapsinonoc township; Wilbur, who is a resident of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; Lillie, who is the widow of P. R. Hardin and makes her home at West Liberty; and Clyde, who is deceased.C. A. Peters, who was but two years of age when brought to this county by his parents, here attended the common schools in an acquirement of an education. When a youth of sixteen he left the parental roof and went to Chicago, working in the western metropolis for three years. On the expiration of that period he returned to Muscatine county but at the end of two years made his way to Pennsylvania, where he worked in a logging camp for some time. On again returning to this county he devoted his attention to the cultivation of rented land for two years. At the end of tht time he once more went to Pennsylvania for his bride, whom he brought with him to Muscatine county, the young couple beginning their domestic life on a rented farm here. After a few years he took up his abode on the old homestead farm in Wapsinonoc township, a valuable property comprising two hundred and twenty acres, which he has since operated with good success. The fields indicate his careful supervision and practical methods, bringing forth rich crops which are a merited reward for his labor.
As a companion and helpmate on the journey of life Mr. Peters chose Miss Elda N. Hoover, a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of Christie and Margaret ( Shipley ) Hoover, who were born in Pennsylvania and England respectively. They established their home in Minnesota, where Mrs. Hoover passed away in 1867. Subsequently Christie Hoover returned to the Keystone state, where his demise occurred in 1907, when he had attained the venerable age of eighty-eight years. Mrs. Peters, who was one of two daughters born unto her parents, is a graduate of the State Normal School of Pennsylvania and followed the profession of teaching in that state for twelve years. Believing that a good education is the best preparation for the practical and responsible dutues of life, she and her husband are giving their children all the advantages possible in this direction. Their children are as follows: Margaret Caroline and Bessie Ina, who are attending the high school at West Liberty; Beatrice L., who is also attending high school at West Liberty; Theodocia; and Lawrence C.
Following in his father's political footsteps, Mr. Peters supports the men and measures of the democracy. At the present time he is serving as president of the school board. Fraternally he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Lodge No. 190, at West Liberty. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church, to which his wife also belongs. At all times he has been true to the obligations and responsibilities that have devolved upon him in every relation of life and therefore well merits the esteem and good will which are uniformly accorded him.
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