Continuation of tree (2nd child of James Peters/2nd Wife Matilda Erz); all known surname descendants:
8 Donald James Peters b: 1 January 1909 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 11 August 1972 Wayne, Wayne, MI
+Mae M. Maxwell b: 19 April 1909 England; m: 22 August 1931 Detroit, Wayne, MI [John/Mary Ranger]; d: 25 September 1974 Garden City, Wayne, MI
9 Patricia L. Peters b: Abt. 1933 Michigan; d: Aft. September 1974
+Donald Dennington
9 Donna M. Peters b: Abt. 1935 Michigan; d: Aft. September 1974
+Robert Eugene Perchard m: 19 February 1955 [Manuel/---]
Notes for Donald James Peters:
Census
- 1940 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan: James Peters 69 plastering/realty co., wife Matilda 61, son Donald Peters 31 assembler/auto factory, wife Mae 30 (Eng) [1220 Harding Avenue]
- 1950 Detroit, Wayne, MI: Donald J. Peters 41 guard/auto co. plant, wife May M. 40, Patricia L. 16, Donna M. 14.
WWII Records: Donald James Peters, res. 1220 Harding, Detroit; b. 1 Jan 1909 Detroit; contact mother Mrs. James Peters (same address); 6', 188 lbs., hazel eyes & brown hair, light complexion; 16 Oct 1940 Detroit, MI.
Notes for Mae M. Maxwell:
Obituary: The Detroit News (Detroit, MI), Friday, 27 September 1974: Peters, Mae M., Sept. 25, 1974, age 65. Beloved wife of the late Donald J.; dear mother of Mrs. Donald (Patricia) Dennington and Mrs. Robert (Donna) Perchard); sister of Mrs. Mary Pennell and Mrs. Mona Knight; also survived by seven grandchildren. Services Saturday, 8:30 a.m. from the John M. Santeau & Son Funeral Home to St. Raphael's Church at 9 a.m. Rosary Friday, 8p.m.
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Last updated: 4 January 2026.