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Source: 
Portrait and Biographical History of
Fayette,  Pickaway and Madison Counties, Ohio.
Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros.
1892
 

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

REV. LEWIS S. PETERS.  This gentleman, who is a venerable and esteemed citizen of Walnut Township, Pickaway County, was born in Fairfield County, this State, Mar. 23, 1816.  He is the son of Samuel and Mary (Stevenson) Peters, natives of Maryland.  His paternal great-grandfather was born in Germany, and on emigrating to the United States located in Baltimore.  His maternal ancestors were English, and well-to-do in their natives country.
     The father of our subject was an early settler in Fairfield County, having made that place his home as early as 1816.  His home was located in the woods, and, like all of the pioneers, he was engaged in subduing nature, building cabins, clearing land and breaking prairie.  Lewis S. Peters was reared to man's estate in his native county, and assisted his father in cultivating the home farm.  The hardships and privations of that early day have made a lasting impression upon his mind, and he has watched the gradual evolution of this portion of the State from its original wild condition into beautiful and productive fields.
     The original of this sketch was educated in the common schools of his district, the temple of learning being the little old log cabin, with puncheon floor and slab seats.  He made the best of his opportunities, however, and acquired enough learning to give him an impetus to go on by himself.  He later attended one year at the schools in Marion, this State, which knowledge he has supplemented by thorough and systematic reading.
     Mr. Peters joined the Methodist Episcopal Church when nineteen years of age, even at that early age being determined to enter the ministry.  Five years later, he began preaching the Gospel, studying and reading at home, and to the present time has faithfully served his Lord and Master in local ministerial work.  The Rev. Mr. Peters came to Pickaway County some time in the '50s, and has been a resident here since that time.  He is the possessor of an estate including one hundred and seventy-two acres, all of which is under the most approved methods of improvement.
     Our subject and Miss Margaret Ritter were united in marriage Nov. 12, 1835.  Mrs. Peters was the daughter of Henry Ritter, a native of Pennsylvania.  By her union with our subject have been born seven children, four of whom are living, namely:  Henry; Mary the wife of Philip Weaver; Samuel R., who is living in Newton, Kan., and Wilson L., a physician.
     Mr. Peters  was married to Mrs. Lydia Beckwith, his present wife, in 1863.  She was the widow of Joel K. Beckwith, of Perry County, this State, and is the daughter of William and Lydia (Rogers) Coulson who emigrated to Fairfield County in 1802.  To our subject and his estimable wife has been born one son, Arthur C.  Mrs. Peters by her first marriage had three children, namely: Frank D., Edwin J., and Belle L., who became the wife of Dr. Wilson L. Peters.
    
The Rev. Mr. Peters is a Republican in politics, and is active in all good works which tend to the elevation and development of his community.  He has passed the tree-quarter milestone on life's journey, and is hale and hearty for one of his advanced years.  He is widely and favorably known in this county, his friends being as numerous as his acquaintances.
Source:  Portrait and Biographical History of Fayette,  Pickaway and Madison Counties, Ohio. Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros. - 1892 - Page 403
 
 
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