Continuation of tree (2nd child of Robert Pitre/Ursule Emelie Hebert); all known surname descendants:
9 Joseph Alfred Peters b: 2 April 1886 Rogersville, Northumberland, NB; d: 22 July 1962 Portland, Cumberland, ME
+Edith May Strout b: 12 June 1878 Limington, York, ME; m: 9 April 1914 Waterboro,York, ME [Augustus A./Mary Anna Pillsbury]; d: 8 March 1967 Portland, Cumberland, ME
10 Barbara Pillsbury Peters b: 16 May 1915 Limington, York, ME; d: 26 May 1987 Portland, Cumberland, ME
+Archie Paschal b: 9 Jun 1893 Vincennes, Knox, IN; m: unknown; d: 28 August 1973 Togus VA Medical Center, Chelsea, Kennebec, ME
10 Merrill Strout Peters b: 24 April 1916 Limington, York, ME; d: 31 January 1991 Portland, Cumberland, ME
+Arvilla June Ford (Thompson) b: 12 August 1916 Richville, Standish, Cumberland, ME; m: 10 March 1936 Limington, York, ME [Elmer E./Mary E.Harmon] (divorced May 1951); d: 8 March 2001 Portland, Cumberland, ME
*2nd Wife of Merrill Strout Peters:
+Pasqua D. --- m: 22 August 1952 East Wakefield, Carroll, NH (divorced April 1953)
*3rd Wife of Merrill Strout Peters:
+Velma W. Wheeler b: 19 March 1917 Spencer, Worcester, MA; m: 23 October 1956 Maine [George/Anna Wilkins]; d: 8 November 1993 Portland, Cumberland, ME
*4th Wife of Merrill Strout Peters:
+Mattie Mabel Wentworth (Marshall) b: 8 May 1925 Windham, Cumberland, ME; m: Aft. November 1983 [Merle W./Goldie 'Alice' ---]; d: 9 January 2006 Buxton, York, ME
Notes for Joseph Alfred Peters:
- 1920 Sanford, York, Maine: Joseph A. Peters 35, wife Edith S. 41, Barbara P. 4 years 6 months, Merrill S. 3 years 10 months; brother Maxine 20.
- 1930 Limington, York, ME: Joseph A. Peters 44 (cotton mill/rover), wife Edith S. 51, Barbara P. 14, Merrill S. 13.
- 1940 Limington, York, ME: Joseph A. Peters 54 [$850 house value] farmer/own farm, wife Edith S. 61.
- 1950 Limington, York, ME: Joseph A. Peters 63 farmer/farm, wife Edith S. 72 clerical/town clerk.
WWI registration records: Joseph Alfred Peters; York, ME; born 2 Apr 1885 (Canada); Edith Strout Peters; medium height, medium build; light blue eyes & black hair.
Alien Registration, Limington, ME, 29 June 1940: Joseph A. Peters, Limington; in US/ME 43 years; b. 2 April 1886 Rogersville NB; mar w/2 children; farmer
Obituary: Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME), Tuesday, 24 July 1962: Peters - In Portland, July 22, Joseph A. Peters, aged 76, husband of Edith Peters of Limington. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 o'clock at Limington Congregational Church. Interment in Limington Village Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 at the Stanley Funeral Home, Kezar Falls.
- Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME), Tuesday, 24 July 1962: Limington - Joseph A. Peters, 76, died Sunday in a Portland hospital after a long illness. He lived in Limington for the past 50 years and was a retired farmer. Born April 2, 1886, in Rogersville, N.B., he was the son of Robert and Useriline Hebert Peters. He attended schools in New Brunswick and came to the United States at the age of 14. He was a member of the Limington Grange and attended the local Congregational Church. Besides his widow, Mrs. Edith Strout Peters, he is survived by one son, Merrill S. Peters, Portland; one daughter, Mrs. Archie Paschal, Mattapan, Mass.; four sisters; Mrs. Phoebe Sargent and Mrs. Mary Babb, Bridgton; Mrs. Christine Pouline, Saco, and Mrs. Adeline Odette, Connecticut; three brothers, Maxime Peters, Cornish, and Edmund and Robert Peters, Limington; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Congregational church at Limington. Interment will be in the village cemetery.
Tombstone Inscription: Limington Village Cemetery, Limington, ME: PETERS / Joseph Alfred Peters / Apr. 2, 1886 - July 22, 1962 / his wife / Edith M. Strout / June 12, 1878 - Mar. 8, 1967
Notes for Edith May Strout:
Obituary: Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME), Thursday, 9 March 1967: Peters - In Portland, March 8, Edith S. Peters, age 88, of Limington. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church, Limington. Interment in Limington Village Cemetery in the spring. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Stanley Funeral Home, Kezar Falls.
- Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME), Friday, 10 March 1967: (photo) Limington - Mrs. Edith Strout Peters, 88, widow of Joseph A. Peters, a former town clerk here, died Wednesday in a Portland hospital where she had been a patient since Jan. 29. Mrs. Peters was born here June 12, 1878, the daughter of Augustus and Hannah Pillsbury Strout. A lifelong resident here, she graduated from Limington Academy, and attended Emerson College of Elocution in Boston. Mrs. Peters taught at Standish and Limerick for about 10 years. She was elected town clerk in 1928, and retired from that post in 1962 after 34 years of service. Mrs. Peters was a direct decendant of Francis Small, who purchased the land that comprises this town, from the Indians. She was the fifth generation of Strouts to live on the homestead. Her great-grandfather, Solomon Strout, served many years as selectman and town meeting moderator here. Mrs. Peters was a charter member of Limington Grange and served this organization in several official positions. She was a past worthy matron of Adnah Chapter, OES; and a member of the local Congregational Church. Surviving are a son, Merrill S. of Limington and Bath; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara P. Paschal; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two nieces. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Congregational Church here, with Mr. Carl Mores, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Limington Cemetery in the spring.
Obituaries for the children:
Barbara Pillsbury Peters: Journal Tribune (Biddeford, ME), Thursday, 28 May 1987: Portland - Barbara Pillsbury Paschal, 72, formerly of Standish, died Tuesday at Barron Center after a long illness. She was born in Limington, May 16, 1915, daughter of Joseph A. and Edith M. Strout Peters, and attended schools there, graduating in 1933 from Limington Academy. Mrs. Paschal lived in Boston for many years, returned to Standish in 1963 and came here several years ago. Her husband, Archie Lee Paschal, died in 1973. She is survived by a son, Alfred S. Paschal of Gaitherburg, Md.; a daughter, Janice M. Paschal of Augusta; a brother, Merrill S. Peters of Buxton; and five grandchildren. Graveside services are planned Friday at 2 p.m. in Limington Village Cemetery, Limington. The Hay and Peabody Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. There are no calling hours.
Tombstone Inscription, Limington Village Cemetery, Limington, ME: Wife / Barbara P. Paschal / 1915 - 1987 // Husband / Archie L. Paschal / 1893 - 1973 // Archie Lee Paschal / Maine / Sea US Navy / World War I / Jun 9, 1893 - Aug. 28, 1973
Merrill Strout Peters: Journal Tribune (Biddeford, ME), Friday, 1 February 1991: West Buxton - Merrill Peters, 74, of Route 22, died Thursday at the Brighton Medical Center in Portland. He was born April 24, 1916, in Limington, a son of Joseph and Edith Strout Peters, and attended local schools. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Peters was an insurance salesman for more than 15 years, including 10 years with American Family Life. He was a member of the Westbrook American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Mattie Mabel Peters of West Buxton; three sons, Raymond Marshall of North Windham, Merle Marshall of Buxton and Larry Riccatell of Virginia; five daughters, Edith Newcomb and Beverly Harmon, both of Steep Falls, Marie Aube of Standish, Betty Wakefield of Hollis and Beverly Nye of Buxton; 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, Bar Mills, with the Rev. Danforth Carr, pastor of the Tory Meeting House, officiating. Spring burial will be in Limington Cemetery. Calling hours are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Tombstone Inscription, Limington Village Cemetery, Limington, ME: Velma W. Peters / wife of Merrill Peters / Mar. 19, 1917 - Nov. 8, 1983 // Merrill / Strout / Peters / SN / US Navy / World War II / 1916 / 1991
Back one generation to parents of Joseph Alfred Peters
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Last updated: 20 September 2024.