Continuation of tree (12th child of Louis M. Pitre/2nd Wife Matilda E. Baade); all known surname descendants:
8 William Henderson Peters b: 11 March 1904 Nankin, Wayne, MI; d: 8 June 1982 Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI
+Mildred Ethel Henning b: 21 October 1909 Walpole, Haldimand, ONT; m: 5 November 1932 Detroit, Wayne, MI [William/Margaret Norrie]; d: 2 July 1964
9 Carol A. Peters b: Abt. 1935 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: Aft. October 2010
+Robert Graf
9 William Henning Peters b: 7 March 1938 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 25 October 2010 Monroe, Monroe, MI
+Gwendolyn W. Pritchard b: 1939; m: 2 October 1965 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: Aft. October 2010
9 Thomas H. Peters b: Abt. 1942 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: Aft. October 2010
+Jan ---
9 John Peters d: Aft. October 2010
+Donna Baker
Notes for William Henderson Peters:
Census
- 1940 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan: William Peters 36 salesman/wholesale hardware, wife Mildred 30, Carol 4, William 2 [11834 Whithorn Avenue]
- 1950 Detroit, Wayne, MI: William Henderson Peters 46 wholesale hardware salesman/wholesale dist., wife Mildred E. 40, Carol A. 14, William Henning 12, Thomas H. 7
WWII Records: William Henderson Peters, res. 8834 Grandville, Detroit, MI; b. 11 Mar 1904 Detroit, MI; contact Peter Petcoff (Detroit, MI); 5'11 1/2", 245 lbs., blue eyes & brown hair, ruddy complexion; 16 Feb 1942 Detroit, MI.
Obituary: Detroit Free Press (MI), Friday, 11 June 1982: Peters, William H. Services 1 P.M. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods.
Obituaries for the children:
William Henning Peters: William H. Peters, 72 years, of Monroe, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2010 in Clare Bridge Brookdale Senior Living. Bill was born March 7, 1938 in Detroit, MI the son of the late William H. and Mildred (Henning) Peters. Bill grew up in Detroit and was a 1956 graduate of Cody High School. After graduation Bill served his country honorably and proudly as a United States Marine. On October 2, 1965 Bill married his beloved wife the former Gwendolyn W. Pritchard in Detroit, MI. Bill and Gwen moved to Monroe from Trenton, MI in 1979. Bill was employed as a shift supervisor for Detroit Edison for 33 years until his retirement in 1998. Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe where he served as a Deacon, Usher and helped serve meals to the underprivileged families in Monroe. Bill loved playing golf and was a member of the Monroe Golf and Country Club for many years. He also enjoyed skiing and gardening. Bill is survived by his beloved wife Gwen, 2 brothers Tom (Jan) Peters of Linwood, MI, John (Donna Baker) Peters of Poway, CA, a sister Carol (Robert) Graf of Grosse Pointe, MI and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with Bill's wishes cremation has been held. On Saturday, November 20, 2010 Bill's family will receive friends at the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Monroe, from 10:00 AM until a memorial service celebrating Bill's life at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Nancy Carle pastor of the church will officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe.
Tombstone Inscription, Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, MI: William H. / 1938 - 2010 / PETERS / Gwendolyn W. / 1939 - (blank)
Back one generation to parents of William Henderson Peters
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- Michigan deaths in RED also from death certificates (online).
Last updated: 15 November 2022.