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Neal and Sarah (Nelson) Peterson, Yuma



Neil Peterson, 28, married Sarah Nelson, 23, on April 21, 1874 in Doniphan County, Kansas.

In 1880 Brown County, Kansas, Neal Peterson 34 Denmark Sarah Peterson Wife 28 Alabama, Adelia M. Peterson Daughter 2 Kansas, Ella M. Peterson Daughter 0 Kansas, Franklin Crosiar Other Male 17 Illinois.

Neal Peterson, born in Denmark, was naturalized in Wray county court on October 15, 1891, witnesses W.A. Sheedy and Melvin Estes, both of Yuma County.

Neal proved up a quarter in section 14, 1N 48W in 1895.

In 1900 Montrose County, Colorado, Neal "Petterson" is farming, born April 1845 in Denmark, Sarah Petterson Wife 50 Alabama, Ella Petterson Daughter 20 Kansas, Hesman Petterson Son 18 Kansas, Nora Petterson Daughter 16 Kansas, Clarence Petterson Son 12 Kansas, George Petterson Son 9 Colorado, Hazel Petterson Daughter 7 Colorado, and Nelson Petterson Son 4 Colorado.

1898 Montrose "The Riverside district, one of the most fertile in the valley, is located on the Uncompahgre river, above Montrose, and extends from the hogback, above the city to the county line. Owing to the Indian agency, it is about the oldest settled portion of the county. The people are proud of their schools, and this neighborhood boasts an incorporated literary society, which owns a fine hall, and is known far and wide as the Uncompahgre Literary society. It holds regular meetings and gives various entertainments in its hall, and interest seems never to lag. It numbers among its members some of the most influential and prominent citizens. The valley at the Uncompahgre post office is some five miles in width, and the spleudiid homes and fruit ranches attest its fertility. Most of the land is under individual ditch, as it is near the river, and the water supply is practically unlimited. Among the oldest settlers is J. A. Fenlon who contributes an article in this issue on the past history of the post.
Others of the earliest settlers are the Callaway brothers, David having a splendid home in that section. E. L. Hayes came to the valley in 1884, and is now one of our prosperous farmers, with 250 head of cattle and other stock, a fine residence and beautiful farm, where alfalfa, timothy, clover, etc., are raised. H. M. Stark has also a fine residence property and surroundings, as has Neal Peterson, who has a neat 80 acre farm. Among the substantial farmers are Uri Hotchkiss, Chas. Raish, Wm. Conklin, Andy Shore, G. B. Fuller, H. Dresser, John Conway, Parker Lupher, J. M. Kelsey, K. D. Willis and dozens of others who have made this section what it is today. Wheat grows to perfection here, and on the east side of the river particularly there is raised some of the finest grain grown in America. The fruit crop has always taken prizes at all our fairs, and is noted for its flavor and variety. The alfalfa grows luxuriantly, and crops of 7 tons to the acre each year are not uncommon. The settlers have recently erected a fine brick school house, the best and most substantial district school house in the county.
Many cattle are being fed on the ranches of this locality, and the spring market will find that the feeders of this section know their business, and that the long ricks of hay and excellent care make their stock second to none.
Uncompahgre is the post office and is a small place with a store and a blacksmith shop, which is ably tended by E. McSherry, the store being owned and run by J. A. Fenlon. In seeking a location where a home may be built up and where everything possible to be grown in this locality is grown, the homeseeker should not overlook the Riverside district commonly known as Fort Crawford, for it is here that such a place may be found. It shall not go without mention that in this locality are some of the largest berry raisers. Messrs Moore, Doutbitt, and others making immense shipments in the early berry season, while a second crop is grown which is truly a marvel, commanding good prices in the late markets when other places where the berry is raised are short."

June 1900 "John Cochrane purchased 320 acres of land this week of Neal Peterson."

June 1902 "Nelson Peterson and wife left on Sunday's train for an extended visit in Kansas. Master Herman and Nora will keep things going on the ranch."

"Neal Peterson is advertising a sale of his stock and farm implements to take place at his ranch near Uncompahgra on February 16, 1909."

In 1910 Jackson County, Oklahoma, Neal is farming, 64, born in Denmark, married 35 years to Sarah 59 born in Alabama. She's had seven kids, all living. George 19, Hazel M. 16, and Nelson O. 13 were all born in Colorado. They have a boarder, William Odom born in Texas, a teacher.

In 1920 Oakland, California, Neal Peterson is 74, Sarah Peterson 69 Wife, George T. Peterson 29 Son, and Nelson O. Peterson 26 Son.

October 17, 1924 "Sarah Peterson, dearly beloved wife of Neal Peterson and loving mother of Mrs. Nora S. Lashlee, Mrs. Howard Mock, Mrs. Hazel Mathlsen, Herman, Clarence, George, and Nelson Peterson, and sister of Ollie Nelson and Margaret HamhauKh. both of St. Joseph, Mo. A native of Louisiana, aged 74 years, 4 days."

Sarah Nelson Peterson BIRTH 1850 DEATH 1924 BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Oakland, California, PLOT Garden of Serenity MEMORIAL ID 123609225.

Neal Peterson BIRTH 1845 DEATH 1924 BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Oakland, PLOT Garden of Serenity MEMORIAL ID 123609224.

Adelia M Peterson 1878–Deceased
Possibly she's in the Yuma Cemetery
"Peterson Mary 1895 New Addition Lot 173"
The store says "Mary Peterson 1855-1895"
ELLA

February 1900 Montrose " Miss Ella Peterson, a former member of the high school, was a welcome. visitor Monday afternoon. Her old schoolmates were glad to see her again."

February 1901 "Announcement cards of the marriage of Howard Mock and Miss Ella Peterson on Jan. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neils Peterson of Riverside have been received in Montrose. The ceremony was performed by W. S. Gaines and the young couple went to Tollurido for future residence. The many friends of these young people wish them a very prosperous and happy married life."
The license read Ella M. Peterson.

October 1902 "Mr. and Mrs. Neal Peterson with the two youngest children went to Delta to visit their daughter, Mrs. Howard Mock. "

In 1910 Montrose County, Colorado, Howard Mock is 28, Ella Mock 30 Wife, Spencer Mock 8 Son, Loyd Mock 6 Son, Ellard Mock 2 Son, Elmer E. Walker 35 Boarder, and Clarence Peterson 22 Brother-in-law.

February 1911 " Mrs. Howard Mock and children left today for Oklahoma, where they will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson. "

Ella May Petersen Mock BIRTH 20 Jan 1880 Kansas, DEATH 2 Jun 1963 Alameda County, California, BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Oakland, Alameda County, California, PLOT Garden of Meditation MEMORIAL ID 128443432.
"Children: Spencer (1901-1976), Lloyd (1903-1984), Elard (1907-1996), Mary Bell (m. Krauss) (1913-1986) "

Herman A. Peterson Age: 26 Marriage Date: 31 Aug 1908 Marriage Place: Salt Lake, Utah, United States Spouse: Carrie B. Long

In 1910 Montrose County, Herman Petterson is a gardener, 27, Carrie Petterson 31 Wife, Rose Long 12 Step Daughter, and Carl Richardson 15 Hired Man.

1915

March 1917 "Mrs. Herman Peterson arrived home the last of the week from Pueblo, where she was called on account of the illness of her daughter, Miss Rose Long, who is now greatly improved. Mrs. Peterson's brother, W. S. Rose, of Ridgway, who has been visiting in Denver on business, accompanied her home."

March 1918 "A very interesting and beautiful wedding took place Wednesday evening at 8:30 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Peterson, of Uncompahgre. when their only daughter, Miss Rosie Belle Long, became the bride of Mr. Robert Reed Flowers, the pretty ceremony being witnest by a large number of friends and relatives of the happy couple... "
In 1920 Montrose County, Herman A. "Perterson" is 37, Carrie Perterson 39 Wife.

May 1920 "Joseph Covington has bought the O. M. Rose ranch at Uncompahgre and has already taken possession of his pretty new home, the family moving there this week from their home in this city. Mr. Rose will visit for a while with bis daughter, Mrs. Herman Peterson, and family and then plans to go to California for an indefinite stay."

In 1930 Montrose County, O. M. Rose is 79, Rose Long 32 Granddaughter, and Carey P. Petterson 51 Daughter.

In 1940 Montrose, Rose Long is 41, Carrie Peterson 62 Mother.

In 1950 Montrose, Herman Peterson is 68, Carrie B. Peterson 67 Wife, and Rose B. Long 41 Daughter.

Carrie B Peterson BIRTH 1878 DEATH 1959 BURIAL Grand View Cemetery Montrose, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 104962036.

Herman Peterson Birth Date: 19 May 1882 Last Residence: Colorado, Death Date: Jun 1965

Rose B. Long BIRTH 1898 DEATH unknown BURIAL Grand View Cemetery Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 104962486 Nora Petterson 1884–Deceased

CLARENCE

November 1915 " Clarence Peterson left Thursday fof a two-months visit with relatives at Long Beach, Calif. En route he will stop at the San Francisco fair a few days. "

March 1916 Montrose " Clarence Peterson went to Delta on Saturday, returning with a fine new motorcycle."

October 1916 Montrose "Raymond Peterson left last week for Long Beach, Calif., after spending the summer with his brother, Clarence."

Clarence Raymond Peterson registered for WWII in San Diego, born March 8, 1888 at Hiawatha, Kansas. Reference Blanch Peterson of the same address, 2904 Date St.

April 1919 Montrose "The ladies of tha Lower Ash mesa Red Cross served lunch at the Clarence Peterson sale Wednesday. The proceeds amounted to $33."

April 1919 "Clarence Peterson of Delta was in town this week on his way to Bloomfield, New Mexico. He recently sold his California mesa ranch."


March 1920 "Word has been received by friends that Clarence Peterson has purchased a poultry ranch in California. Mr. Peterson will be remembered by many on Ash Mesa and we wish Mr. and Mrs. Peterson success with their new business."

Clarence Birth Date: 8 Mar 1888 Birth Place: Kansas Death Date: 20 Sep 1972 Death Place: San Diego

GEORGE

George Frankliln Peterson registered for WWI in Oaklahd, a merchant born December 5, 1890 in Yuma, Colorado, single.

In 1930 Oakland, George F. Peterson 39 is a mill worker, Marie Peterson 42 Wife, Ernest E. Hunt 21 Stepson, and Maxine Hunt 16 Stepdaughter .

George F. Peterson Birth Date: 5 Dec 1890 Birth Place: Colorado Death Date: 1 Jul 1973 Death Place: Alameda.

Maria Augusta Diaz-Mora Peterson BIRTH 2 Feb 1885 Mexico DEATH 6 Dec 1982 Fremont, California, BURIAL Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Hayward, California, MEMORIAL ID 136427371.

HAZEL

July 1913 Montrose "After a very pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. Howard Mock and family. Miss Hazel Peterson, who graduated this spring at Olustee, Oklahoma, departed Wednesday afternoon for San Jose, Calif., where her parents, former prominent local residents, have recently located."

Hazel Peterson, 20, married Fred W. Mathison in Oakland in 1914.

In 1920 Santa Cruz, California, Fredrick Mathisen is a fruit farmer, 31, Hazel Mathisen 25 Wife, Fredrick D. Mathisen 4 Son, Dorothy Mathisen 2 Daughter, and Esther Grey 15 Servant.

Hazel M. Mathisen, 46, of Wells, married Elmer E. Nichols in 1940.

Frederick Dovry Mathisen of Frink, Tehama County, registered for WWII with Mrs. Hazel M. Matheson of Oakland, California as his reference. He was born October 11, 1915 in Berkeley, California.

Hazel M. Nichols BIRTH 1895 DEATH 1965 BURIAL Sierra Hills Memorial Park Sacramento, California, PLOT Section E MEMORIAL ID 149985128.

Dorothy Mathisen Cooper Birth Date: 21 Jan 1917 Birth Place: Covena, California Death Date: Aug 1980 Father: Fred W. Mathisen Mother: Hazel Mathisen
Feb 1937: Name listed as DOROTHY MATHISEN COOPER;
Apr 1945: Name listed as DOROTHY BAUMGARTNER
Dorothy M Baumgartner BIRTH 21 Jan 1917 DEATH 30 Aug 1980 BURIAL Anderson District Cemetery Anderson, Shasta County, California, PLOT Block 6 MEMORIAL ID 68489384.

Fredrick Dovery Mathisen, 75, of Junction City died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1990, at Redding Medical Center. No services are planned. Born Oct. 11, 1915, in Berkeley, he moved to Trinity County 12 years ago from Eureka. He was a mill worker for Louisiana Pacific in Fairhaven for 10 years. He is survived hy wife Virginia .

NELSON

Nelson Oscar Peterson registered for WWI in Oakland, living at 2902 Foothill Boulevard, born November 16, 1896 at Montrose Calif. (Should be Colorado). His mother Sarah at the same address was his reference.
The line for residence was re-marked as 'father's birthplace' and the answer ws Christiana, Denmark, Nels Peterson.
Nelson was working at a grocery.

In 1930 Oakland, Nelson O. Peterson is a salesman, 34, Herman F. Sandaw 33 Boarder, and Harold K. Graham 29 Boarder.

In 1940 Oakland, Nelson O. Peterson is 43, Marion C. Peterson 43 Wife born in California.

(Marion was in Mendocino County in 1910, Samuel B. Colburn 46, Le Roy H. Colburn 18 Son, Madaline Colburn 16 Daughter, Marion Colburn 14 Daughter, Henry Colburn 12 Son, and Joseph F. Colburn 87 Father.

Nelson registered for WWII in Oakland born at Montrose, Colorado, wife Marian C. at 438 Sunny Slope Avenue.

In 1950 Oakland, Nelson Peterson is 53, Marion C. Peterson 53 Wife, and Madeline M. Colburn 56 Sister-in-law.

Nelson O. Peterson BIRTH unknown DEATH 4 May 1984 BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery Oakland, Alameda County, California, PLOT CLM 122, 6, 3 MEMORIAL ID 166755151. The FindaGrave biography has "S/W: Peterso, Marian C."
Marian C. Peterson BIRTH unknown DEATH 27 Jan 1984 BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery Oakland, Alameda County, California, PLOT CLM 122, 6, 3 MEMORIAL ID 166755150.

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