Third Generation


41. Elijah Franklin (Frank) Peters12,20,44,57,62,82,83 was born on 23 April 1837 in Anderson County, Tennessee.83,84 The death certificate of his daughter Bettie Peters Kring says that Bettie's father was born in Anderson County. Numerous other sources (all secondary, I think) say that that Frank was born in Morgan County. In the 1840 census, the family was in Anderson County. Also, Frank's father Wesley Peters was listed in the 1837 tax list for Anderson County.

He appeared in the census in 1840 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Age 00-04, enumerated in the household of his father Wesley M. Peters.

He appeared in the census in 1850 in Morgan County, Tennessee. Elijah F. 13 m w TN attended school.

Elijah appeared in the census in 1860 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Elijah F. 23 farmer TN.

He appeared in the census in 1860 in Roane County, Tennessee. Elijah F. 21 m w farming TN.

He appeared in the census in 1890 in Fentress County, Tennessee. 1890 Veterans, Peters, E.F. Private, Company K, 1st TN, 09 Mar 1865, Jamestown, Fentress County.

Elijah appeared in the census in 1910 in Morgan County, Tennessee. Dist. 6, Morgan County, Tennessee, 28 Apr 1910, p.96b, dwelling number 11, family number 11, Peters Elijah F. 73 head m m1-21 w TN TN TN farmer, general farm, Kiziah 44 wife f m2-21 w TN TN TN 5 children, 3 living, Sarah 15 dau f s w TN TN TN, Catherine 89 mother f w w TN TN TN 8 children, 3 living.

He appeared in the census in 1920 in Morgan County, Tennessee. Dist. 6, Enumeration Distict 52, Morgan County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920; p.90b, dwelling number 69, family number 70; Peters Frank 82 head m m w farmer TN TN TN; Kisarah 53 wife f m w TN TN TN; Range Marian H. 36 sson m s w farm laborer TN TN TN.

He died on 26 September 1926 at the age of 89 in Morgan County, Tennessee.62,83

Obituary:
Elijah F. Peters was born April 23, 1837 in Anderson County and died Sept. 25, 1926, age 89 years, 5 months and 2 days. Mr. Peters was the son of Wesley and Katy Peters; in early life he and his father's family moved to this county and settled on a farm near the town site of Rugby at that time, 1861, the great rebellion between the states came up. Uncle Frank joined in with the Union army and offered his life for his country. After the close of the war, 1865, he came back to his home in Rugby; he was married to Kissah Range. (Note: Kiziah Potter married first John Alexander Range, married second Elijah Franklin (Frank) Peters). To this union four children were born; three girls and one boy, which have preceded and gone on before. In early life, Uncle Frank, professed faith in Christ and was baptized and while not having so many outward signs as some do, yet a big heart always ready to sympathize with every need, always a good husband and a kind father. We feel we have lost a friend, but our loss is His gain, so farewell Uncle Frank, till we meet again. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chas. B. Kalb of Columbus, Ohio, now of Rugby Road, using a part of the 14th Chapter of St. John, beginning with the first. "Let not your hearts he troubled, you believe in God, believe also in me." dwelling on the third verse; "I go to prepare a place for you, so will I come again and receive you unto myself:" [Morgan County Press, 11/4/1926, Vol. 9, No. 13]

Elijah was buried about 28 September 1926 in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Burrville, Morgan County, Tennessee. Tombstone: Corp 1st T Inf Civ War

Elijah Franklin (Frank) Peters and Jane Kiziah/Kisarah (Kiziah) Potter were married on 2 September 1888 in Morgan County, Tennessee.

Jane Kiziah/Kisarah (Kiziah) Potter44, daughter of Julin Potter and Rody , was born about 1866 in Scott County, Tennessee.84

She appeared in the census in 1910 in Morgan County, Tennessee. Kiziah 44 wife f m2-21 w TN TN TN 5 children, 3 living.

She appeared in the census in 1920 in Morgan County, Tennessee. Kisarah 53 wife f m w TN TN TN.

Jane appeared in the census in 1930 in Morgan County, Tennessee. Dist. 6, Morgan County, Tennessee, 2 Apr 1930; p.234b, dwelling number 21, family number 21; Peters Kisiar 64 head f w@17 w TN SC SC; Range Marion H. 46 son m s w TN TN TN; Kring Lester D. 45 sonL m w w laborer, lumber yard TN Canada Canada; Omer F. 19 sonL? m s w TN TN TN; Floyd V. 17 sonL? m s w TN TN TN;

The death certificate of her daughter Bettie Peters Kring lists Kiziah's name as Kisarah.

Elijah Franklin (Frank) Peters-7763 and Jane Kiziah/Kisarah (Kiziah) Potter-15484 had the following children:

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Bettie Peters-15485.

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Sarah Ollie Peters-27113.