William Petersen

William married Jennifer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 8; Address:
  20A Monument Street
• Graduation: 1939, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : Concord High School
• Census: 1940, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 18; Address:
  Monument Street
• Draft Registration: 16 Feb 1942, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 20; Address:
  Monument Street
• Military: 2 Dec 1942
• Education: say 1947, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He received a Bachelor and a Masters degree in Chemistry from Lowell Textile Institute, now known as University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
• Residence: Dec 1984, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1990, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
• Obituary: 21 Aug 2017; Richard E. Petersen, 96, of Concord, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Emerson Hospital in Concord. He was the beloved husband for 68 years of Annette (Benson) Petersen. Born in Concord on July 27, 1921, he was the son of the late Peverill and Alice (Wilber) Petersen. During his youth, he worked on the familys Wigwam Brook Farm located on Monument Street in Concord along side his father and grandfather (Rudolph). He attended Concord public schools and graduated in 1939 from Concord High School. He received a Bachelor and a Masters degree in Chemistry from Lowell Textile Institute, now known as University of Massachusetts, Lowell. During World War II, he served as a radio operator in the Ski Troops at Camp Hale and later in the 77th division in Okinawa and Japan. After the war he completed his last year of college and briefly worked in New Jersey as a chemist where he met his future wife. Following their marriage in New York City they returned to the family farm he loved. He continued in chemistry for many years where he was named in several patents and inventions. He worked hard dedicating himself to the goals of educating his children and providing the necessities needed to keep the farm in the family. Following his retirement in 1978 he spent many happy years farming his land and selling produce from a roadside stand made from a 1942 Pontiac. An avid reader, he had a wide range of interests especially in subjects relating to science. He also read about farming, aviation and boating, inspiring him to build an ultra-light aircraft and sail solo to Bermuda. He had a passion for adventure and led his family on many camping, climbing and sailing vacations. From wilderness canoeing in Maine, mountain climbing in Colorado and numerous sailing trips on the eastern seaboard he enjoyed them all. Some of his fondest memories however, were of canoeing and picnicking on the Concord River with Annette, an activity they continued into their nineties. In addition to his wife, Annette, he is survived by two sons, James Petersen and his wife Ana of Warwick, Rhode Island and William Petersen and his wife Jennifer of Concord, one daughter, Donna Robbins and her husband, John of Concord, four grandchildren, Andrew Petersen, Bonnie Evans, Annie Petersen and Virginia Robbins. He was also the brother of the late Elizabeth Leighly. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children of Boston. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a funeral procession on Friday, August 25, at 9:30 am at the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord Center followed by a graveside service at 10 am in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Susan M. Dee and Charles W. Dee, Jr., Dee Funeral Home of Concord. To share a remembrance in Mr. Petersens online guest book, visit www.deefuneralhome.com. Published in The Concord Journal from Aug. 21 to Aug. 31, 2017
• Last Full Review: 4 Oct 2020

Notes:

Name:


Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents.

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents.

Draft Registration:
He registered for the draft.

Military:
During World War II, he served as a radio operator in the Ski Troops at Camp Hale and later in the 77th division in Okinawa and Japan.

Obituary:
Richard E. Petersen, 96, of Concord, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Emerson Hospital in Concord. He was the beloved husband for 68 years of Annette (Benson) Petersen. Born in Concord on July 27, 1921, he was the son of the late Peverill and Alice (Wilber) Petersen. During his youth, he worked on the familys Wigwam Brook Farm located on Monument Street in Concord along side his father and grandfather (Rudolph). He attended Concord public schools and graduated in 1939 from Concord High School. He received a Bachelor and a Masters degree in Chemistry from Lowell Textile Institute, now known as University of Massachusetts, Lowell. During World War II, he served as a radio operator in the Ski Troops at Camp Hale and later in the 77th division in Okinawa and Japan. After the war he completed his last year of college and briefly worked in New Jersey as a chemist where he met his future wife. Following their marriage in New York City they returned to the family farm he loved. He continued in chemistry for many years where he was named in several patents and inventions. He worked hard dedicating himself to the goals of educating his children and providing the necessities needed to keep the farm in the family. Following his retirement in 1978 he spent many happy years farming his land and selling produce from a roadside stand made from a 1942 Pontiac. An avid reader, he had a wide range of interests especially in subjects relating to science. He also read about farming, aviation and boating, inspiring him to build an ultra-light aircraft and sail solo to Bermuda. He had a passion for adventure and led his family on many camping, climbing and sailing vacations. From wilderness canoeing in Maine, mountain climbing in Colorado and numerous sailing trips on the eastern seaboard he enjoyed them all. Some of his fondest memories however, were of canoeing and picnicking on the Concord River with Annette, an activity they continued into their nineties. In addition to his wife, Annette, he is survived by two sons, James Petersen and his wife Ana of Warwick, Rhode Island and William Petersen and his wife Jennifer of Concord, one daughter, Donna Robbins and her husband, John of Concord, four grandchildren, Andrew Petersen, Bonnie Evans, Annie Petersen and Virginia Robbins. He was also the brother of the late Elizabeth Leighly. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children of Boston. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a funeral procession on Friday, August 25, at 9:30 am at the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord Center followed by a graveside service at 10 am in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Susan M. Dee and Charles W. Dee, Jr., Dee Funeral Home of Concord. To share a remembrance in Mr. Petersens online guest book, visit www.deefuneralhome.com.

Published in The Concord Journal from Aug. 21 to Aug. 31, 2017

Richard married Annette J. Benson in 1949. Annette (daughter of Walter J. Benson and Julia) was born on 13 Jun 1919 in New York State. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Queens, Queens County, New York; : 10; Address:
  6120 43rd Avenue
• Census: 1940, New York City, New York County, New York; : 20; Address:
  1c Riverside Drive
• Miscellaneous: 13 Jun 2019, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
• Last Full Review: 4 Oct 2020

Notes:

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents. She was a clerk.

Miscellaneous:
In what’s lovingly called the “mouse workshop” in Carlisle, painters carefully paint tiny collectible mice and other animals for the local, family owned, worldwide business Wee Forest Folk.

The workshop opens weekly for tours, but on June 13 the workshop opened its doors for a special purpose -- the celebration of Concord resident and founder of Wee Forest Folk Annette Peterson’s 100th birthday.

The workshop held a two-day event with morning and evening sessions to accommodate all the guests. At least 90 Wee Forest Folk collectors came to celebrate Peterson’s life with cake, a raffle, a custom mouse and a visit by the founder herself.

“It was the most wonderful two days I ever spent,” Peterson said. She said that some of the collectors have become good friends over many years of collecting her animals.

“We all got old but I got the oldest,” she said with a laugh.

Peterson grew up during the Great Depression and constantly moved among foster homes. In her 20s, she worked as a secretary in New York City.

Although Peterson never had any formal art training, she said she always liked to make art that made people happy. When Peterson worked for the Red Cross during World War II, she painted a scene of bunnies in the countryside on the wall. She said her coworkers enjoyed it and that “it was good to have a little foolishness” because the war was so devastating.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 8; Address:
  Monument Street
• Census: 1910, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 18; Address:
  Monument Street
• Draft Registration: 5 Jun 1917, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 25; Address:
  Monument Street
• Military: say 1918
• Census: 1920, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 28; Address:
  Monument Street
• Membership: 1921, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1930, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 38; Address:
  20A Monument Street
• Census: 1940, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 48; Address:
  Monument Street
• Draft Registration: 1942, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 50; Address:
  Monument Street
• Residence: 1978, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
• Last Full Review: 9 Aug 2020

Notes:

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents.

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents and is listed as a laborer on the family farm.

Draft Registration:
He registered for the World War I Draft.

Military:
He served as a Sargent in the US Army during World War I.

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents. His occupation is listed as a assistant laborer on a farm.

Membership:
He became a member of the Corinthian Masonic Lodge of Concord, Massachusetts.

Census:
He was a farmer.

Census:
He is listed as an "apple inspector for the state".

Draft Registration:
He registered for the World War II Draft listing the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture as his employer.

Peverill married Alice Elizabeth Wilber on 20 Sep 1920 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Alice (daughter of Henry Fessenden Wilber and Annie Elizabeth Prentice) was born on 6 Nov 1891 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Dec 1984 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried after 14 Dec 1984 in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 8
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 18; Address:
  21 Highland Street
• Census: 1930, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 38; Address:
  20A Monument Street
• Census: 1940, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 48; Address:
  Monument Street
• Obituary: 16 Dec 1984
• Last Full Review: 9 Aug 2020

Notes:

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Queens, Queens County, New York; : 32; Address:
  6120 43rd Avenue
• Census: 1940, New York City, New York County, New York; : 42; Address:
  1c Riverside Drive

Notes:

Census:
He was an electrician and a naturalized citizen.

Census:
He was the superintendent of an apartment house.

Walter married Julia. Julia was born about 1897 in Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Queens, Queens County, New York; : 33; Address:
  6120 43rd Avenue
• Census: 1940, New York City, New York County, New York; : 42; Address:
  1c Riverside Drive

Notes:

Census:
She was a naturalized citizen.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1875
• Census: 1900, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 35
• Census: 1910, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a farmer; : 45; Address:
  Monument Street
• Census: 1920, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a farmer; : 55; Address:
  Monument Street

Rudolph married Inga Marta Anderson in 1888. Inga was born in Oct 1867 in Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1884
• Census: 1900, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 32
• Census: 1910, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 45; Address:
  Monument Street
• Census: 1920, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 52; Address:
  Monument Street
• Census: 1940, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; She was widowed and living with her son.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 2
• Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 7
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 17
• Census: 1900, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 37
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 47; Address:
  21 Highland Street
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a M. Engineer in a box factory.; : 57; Address:
  21 Highland Street
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 67; Address:
  21 Highland Street
• Residence: 1942, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  21 Highland Street
• Last Full Review: 5 Jul 2020

Notes:

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents.

Census:
He was recorded while living with his widowed father.

Census:
He was recorded while living with his father and step-mother.

His occupation is listed as driving team.

Census:
He was a sawyer on a portable saw mill.

Census:
He was a power station engineer.

Census:
He was a mechanical engineer in a box factory.

Buried:
Henry F. Wilber
Nov. 9, 1862 - Feb. 20, 1948
His wife
Annie E. Prentice
Nov. 5, 1871 - Apr. 26, 1962

Henry married Annie Elizabeth Prentice on 14 Jan 1891 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Annie (daughter of John A. Prentice and Ellen N.) was born on 5 Nov 1871 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Apr 1962 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 29 Apr 1962 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 8
• Census: 1900, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 28
• Moved to: 1906, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 38; Address:
  21 Highland Street
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 48; Address:
  21 Highland Street
• Passenger List: 21 May 1920; : 49
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 58; Address:
  21 Highland Street
• Residence: 1942, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  21 Highland Street
• Obituary: 28 Apr 1962
• Last Full Review: 5 Jul 2020

Notes:

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Passenger List:
She arrived in New York City from Southampton, England aboard the SS Adriatic.

Buried:
Henry F. Wilber
Nov. 9, 1862 - Feb. 20, 1948
His wife
Annie E. Prentice
Nov. 5, 1871 - Apr. 26, 1962