Rebecca Hannah (Troxell) Peterson (1864 - 1943)

Born 15 Aug 1864 in Glasgow, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA

Ancestors

Died 6 Feb 1943 at age 78 in Juniata, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Rebecca was born in 1864, the daughter of Alexander Troxell (1837 - 1916) and Matilda Jane Gates Troxell (1841 - 1925). She passed away in 1943, and was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Glasgow, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in Section 31, Plot 650.^[1]

Funeral Notice

PETERSON - The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Hannah Peterson will take place Tuesday afternoon with a short service at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence Parks, 709 Sixth Avenue, Juniata, to be followed by service at the Glasgow Lutheran church. Interment in the church cemetery. Friends are being received at the home

Obituary

Mrs. Rebecca H. Peterson, widow of Albert J. Peterson, a well-known former resident of Glasgow, died at 12:15 o'clock, this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence Parks, 709 Sixth avenue, Juniata. She was born Aug. 15, 1864, at Glasgow, a daughter of Alexander and Matilda (Gates) Troxell. She was married to Mr. Peterson at Bellwood Aug. 5, 1882. Surviving are the following children; Mrs. Matilda Reigh of Alexandria, Orville A. Peterson of Juniata, John F. of Kane, Pa., E. L. of Torrance, Pa. and Mrs. Parks of Juniata. She is also survived by these brothers and sisters; C. J. Troxell of Glasgow, C. L. Troxell of Lakemont, C. A. Troxell of Johnstown, B. F. Troxell of Fallentimber, Mrs. Emma Fleming and Mrs. Mina Sneath of Flinton, Mrs. Margaret Cornelius of Cresson and Mrs. Nancy Thomas of Blandburg, and by fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Peterson was a member of the Lutheran church, Glasgow, for forty-two years. Friends are being received at the home.

Sources

1. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial# 29134170

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