Fourth Generation


102. James Harvey (Jim) Peters166,167,168 was born on 29 May 1856 in Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee.

He appeared in the census in 1860 in Anderson County, Tennessee. James H. 4 m w TN.

He appeared in the census in 1870 in Anderson County, Tennessee. James H. 14 m w manual laborer TN attended school.

James appeared in the census in 1880 in Anderson County, Tennessee. James 24 son m s w farm worker TN TN TN.

He appeared in the census in 1900 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Dist. 4, Anderson County, Tennessee, 12 & 13 Jun 1900, p.42a, dwelling number 121, family number 121, Peters James 44 head m m17 w Jul 1856 farmer TN TN TN, Sarah 36 wife f m17 w Jun 1863 TN TN TN 8 children, 7 living, Matilda 17 dau f s w Apr 1883 TN TN TN, Florence N. 13 dau f s w Jun 1886 TN TN TN, Attie 11 dau f s w Oct 1888 TN TN TN, Lizzie E. 9 dau f s w Dec 1890 TN TN TN, Parry E. 7 dau f s w Feb 1893 TN TN TN, John H. 3 son m s w Jul 1896 TN TN TN, Grace D. 1 dau f s w Aug 1898 TN TN TN.

He appeared in the census in 1910 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Dist. 4, Anderson County, Tennessee, 7 May 1910, p.46a, dwelling number 166, family number 167, Peters James 53 head m m1-27 w TN TN TN, Sarah 48 wife f m1-27 w TN TN TN, Jennie 26 dau f s w TN TN TN, Altha 21 dau f s w TN TN TN, Essie 19 dau f s w TN TN TN, Parrie 17 dau f s w TN TN TN, Johnie 13 son m s w TN TN TN, Messamore Joseph A. 73 uncle m w w TN VA TN.

James appeared in the census in 1920 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Dist. 6, Anderson County, Tennessee, 3 Jan 1920; p.38a, dwelling number 64, family number 64; Peters J. H. 64 head m m w farmer TN TN TN; Sarah 59 wife f m w TN TN TN; Ellen 26 dau f s w TN TN TN; John 22 son m s w TN TN TN.

He appeared in the census in 1930 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Dist. 6, Anderson County, Tennessee, 2 Apr 1930; p.82a, dwelling number 3, family number 3; Peters James 73 head m w@27 w gardner TN TN TN; Parrie 36 dau f s w TN TN TN; Nell 7 Gdau f s w TN TN TN; Annailyn 4 1/12 Gdau f s w TN TN TN.

He died on 16 November 1934 in Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee.169 Records of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home: James H. Peters; Res: Clinton; 29 May 1856; 16 Nov 1934; Age: 78; Father: William Peters, TN; Mother: Susan Yarnell, TN; LDS; Services: Zion Church, Zion Cemetery.

James was buried about 18 November 1934 in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, Tennessee.10 Tombstone: James H. Peters 5-29-1856.

James Harvey (Jim) Peters and Sarah Ellen (Sallie) Messamore were married on 7 August 1882 in Anderson County, Tennessee.17,168 Issued August 5th 1882; J. H. Peters to S. E. Messamore; I Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named Parties on the 7th day of August 1882, Eld. A. Herrell. Second entry: License 38, married Aug 7th 1882; married in Anderson Co., Tennessee; James H. Peters white age 27 born in Tennesse resides in Anderson Co Tennessee farmer and Sallie Mesamore white age 22 born in Tennessee resides in Anderson Co Tennessee; A. Herrell Minister of Gospel; witnesses Thomas Altum of Tennessee John Garner of Tennessee; issued Aug 5th 1882.

Sarah Ellen (Sallie) Messamore168,170,171 was born on 22 June 1861 in Anderson County, Tennessee.172 Her death certificate states that she was born in Anderson County.

She appeared in the census in 1870 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Sarah E. 8 f w TN.

She appeared in the census in 1880 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Sally dau 18 f s w TN TN TN, cannot W.

Sarah appeared in the census in 1900 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Sarah 36 wife f m17 w Jun 1863 TN TN TN 8 children, 7 living.

She appeared in the census in 1910 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Sarah 48 wife f m1-27 w TN TN TN.

She appeared in the census in 1920 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Sarah 59 wife f m w TN TN TN.

Sarah died on 2 January 1928.

She was buried about 4 January 1928 in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, Tennessee.10 Tombstone: Sarah E. Peters, 6-22-1861 - 1-2-1928.

James Harvey (Jim) Peters and Sarah Ellen (Sallie) Messamore had the following children:

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Matilda Jane (Jennie) Peters.

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William Baxter Peters173 was born on 21 March 1885 in Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. He died on 23 March 1885.

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Florence Naomi (Naomi or Oma) Peters.

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Alta Melzena (Attie) Peters.

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Elizabeth Exetta (Exie) Peters.

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Parrie Ellen (Ellen) Peters174 was born on 14 February 1893 in Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Parry E. 7 dau f s w Feb 1893 TN TN TN She appeared in the census in 1910 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Parrie 17 dau f s w TN TN TN Parrie appeared in the census in 1920 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Ellen 26 dau f s w TN TN TN
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Parrie 36 dau f s w TN TN TN
She died on 19 September 1948. Parrie was buried about 21 September 1948 in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, Tennessee.171 Tombstone: Peters, Parrie Ellen 2-14-1893 9-19-1948

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John Henry (Johnnie) Peters.

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Grace Dora (Gracie) Peters173 was born on 28 August 1898 in Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Grace D. 1 dau f s w Aug 1898 TN TN TN She died on 21 July 1900.

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William Lee Peters175 was born about 1903. He died before 1910. He is reported to have died young, possibly of fever.