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