Henry William Lewis "William" Peterson

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• Name: H. W. Peterson
• Name: William Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26909
• Immigration: 1826
• Birth: 6 Mar 1832
• Immigration: 1834, , Canada
• Residence: 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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The Late Henry W. Peterson of Hawkesville

There passed away on Thursday, August 20th, 1913, a familiar figure and one of the few remaining pioneer settlers of the County of Waterloo, in the person of Henry William Peterson, of Hawkesville, in his 92nd year. The deceased was born in Somerset County, Pa., March 6th, 1822, the son of Charles Lewis Peterson and Theresa Boyer, of Baltimore, Md. He, with his parents, came to Upper Canada in 1826 and settled in Markham Township, County of York. IN 1839 they removed to a farm about one mile from St. Jacobs and about five years afterwards settled on the homestead property on the Conestogo River, Tp. of Woolwich, now known as the DeKay Farm. In 1894 the deceased retired from active farming operations and made his residence in Hawkesville up to the time of his death.

The late Mr. Peterson was a man of strong character, cheerful disposition and artistic taste. He was a great believer in making the home life of a farm as attractive as that of the city to which the delightful surroundings of his own late farm today testify. He also took a great interest in the breeding of horses and other stock being among the first to import thoroughbred stock into the County. He took a keen interest in all public matters and always wished to hear all sides of a question before forming his opinion. His political proclivities were Liberal and in religion he was a member of the Church of the United Brethren. He often recounted the stirring events of the Rebellion of 1837 in the vicinity of Toronto and retained his mentality to the last.

The deceased was married to Fanny Bristow who predeceased him in 1893 leaving his surviving children, Alexander, Ex-Warden of Waterloo County; James, of Dundalk, Ont.; Hannah, at home; John, of Grenfell, Sask.; Henry, of St. Jacobs; Charlotte, now Mrs. Clemens D. Bowman, of West Montrose; and Charles, of Hamilton, Ont. The interment took place at Hawkesville on Saturday, the 23rd instant, in presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. The religious services were conducted by Rev. John Lynn, Berlin, and Rev. L. Thoms, of Hawkesville. The pall-bearers were, Howard Bowman, Leslie, William, Gordon, Clayton, and Birrell Peterson, all grandsons of the deceased.

Elmira Signet Aug 28 1913 pg 3

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Fanny Bristow b. 12 Nov 1827 Shipley, Sussex
m. 23 Mar 1847 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
d. 20 Oct 1893 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario

Henry William Lewis Peterson b. 6 Mar 1822 ?, Pennsylvania
d. 20 Aug 1913, Hawkesville, Waterloo Co, Ontario

Alexander Peterson b. 12 Dec 1847 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Elizabeth Snider m. 21 Nov 1871 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
6 known children d. 8 Sep 1920 St Jacobs, Waterloo Co, Ontario

James Albert Peterson b. 18 Sep 1849 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Ann Joyner m. 25 Oct 1875 Kingston, Frontenac Co, Ontario
6 known children d. 23 Dec 1941 Beamsville, Lincoln Co, Ontario

Hannah Lavinia Peterson b. 20 Mar 1852 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
dnm
d. 19 Mar 1922 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario

John E Peterson b. 26 Apr 1856 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Lucy C Hill m. 1 10 Jan 1882 Sutton, York Co, Ontario
no known children
Lizzie Thompson m. 2 @ 1904 Saskatchewan, Canada
1 known child d. ? likely Saskatchewan

Henry Peterson b. 25 Nov 1859 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Agnes Winn m. 14 Feb 1882 Hawkesville, Waterloo Co, Ontario
6 known children d. ?

Charlotte A Peterson b. 6 Aug 1863 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Clemens D Bowman m. 4 Oct 1882 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
9 known children d. 3 Feb 1941 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario

Charles Edward Peterson b. 4 Jul 1865 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Jean (Jennie) McCulloch m. 20 Aug 1897 Hawkesville, Waterloo Co, Ontario
1 known child d. 1943?

From: Roger Miller

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In Memoriam Died At Hawkesville Wednesday, August 20th, 1913 H. W. Peterson Aged 91 years, 5 months and 14 days The Funeral will be held from his late residence on Saturday afternon, August 23rd, at 2 o'clock, to Hawkesville Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Henry married Fanny Bristow 23 Mar 1847, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Fanny (daughter of Edward Bristow and Hannah Streeter) was born 20 Nov 1827, Shipley, Sussex, England; died 20 Oct 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Alexander S. Peterson was born 12 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1920, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. James Albert Peterson was born 18 Sep 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1941, Beamsville, Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Hannah Lavina Peterson was born 1 Mar 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1922, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. John E. Peterson was born 26 Apr 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Henry William Peterson was born 25 Dec 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Charlotte Alice "Lottie" Peterson was born 6 Aug 1863, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1941, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
7. Charles Peterson was born 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
8. Sydney Bristow was born 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• Name: Carl Ludwig Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26907
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Meth

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"Peterson: On the 17th inst., at Wellesley, in the neighbouring County of Waterloo, Charles L. Peterson, in the 81st year of his age. His remains were interred at Hawkesville, on the 21st, by the Rev. Mr. Smith of Berlin, after which funeral discourses in German and English, by attending ministers, were delivered in the Church of the United Brethren. Notwithstanding the extreme severity of the weather, the funeral was most numerously attended, the procession of vehicles containing sympathizing friends and neighbours being nearly a mile in length. The aged and devoted partner of his long life had predeceased him only a few years, and their remains were laid side by side in one grave, united both in the life and death. Mr. Peterson had reached a truly patriarchal age, and up to a few moments of his death he was perfectly concious, possessing all his faculties. He was the honored and beloved head of a numerous race of descendants, prosperous, vigorous and in the prime of life. Three married sons and five wedded daugh-ters, twenty-nine grandsons and grand-daughters, and seven great-great grandchildren, besides numerous collateral connections, all assembled to pay their last tribute of affectionate respect for the beloved head of their House. A yeoman all his days, the many hundred broad acres of his descendants testify to the sure reward of honest toil and industry. His life was that of an honest man and full of the Christian's hope. Death had no terrors for one who was for many years fully prepared for the last great change. A. J. Peterson, Esq., of Berlin, H.W. Peterson and Joseph Peterson, Esqrs. of Wellesley, are his three surviving sons. Our Townsman, H. W. Peterson, Esq. County Crown Attorney, a Nephew of the deceased."

THE GUELPH EVENING MERCURY January 22, 1876.

Charles — Theresaa Amelia Boyer. Theresaa was born 1797, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 1851, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Theresaa Amelia Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26908

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48973