Richard Edward Petersen

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]

1. James Petersen
2. William Petersen
3. Donna Petersen

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:

• 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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 17, living in New Salem, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1860, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 28, living in Erving, Massachusetts. He was a laborer.
• Draft Registration: 1863, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In 1863, he registered, age 30, for the Civil War Draft from Erving, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 33, living in Warwick, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 37, living in Warwick, Massachusetts. He drove a stage coach.
• 2ed Marriage: 1878; He married second in 1878 Martha S. Proctor. Martha was born about 1844 in Massachusetts. She died 31 May 1890. Children: 1. Wallace Edwin Wilber (1879-____) 2. Alice E. Wilber (1891-____) 3. Gladys V. Wilber (1896-____)
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census he and his second wife, were recorded, age 47, living in Warwick, Massachusetts. He was a teamster
• Last Full Review: 13 Jun 2020

Notes:

Buried:
George O. Wilber
1832- 1892
His wife Susan Delvey
1834-1869

George married Susan Delvey on 13 Aug 1856 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Susan (daughter of Samuel Town Delvey and Rebecca Stockwell) was born on 19 May 1834 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Aug 1869 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1855, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 21, living in Warwick, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1860, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 26, living in Erving, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 31, living in Warwick, Massachusetts.
• Last Full Review: 13 Jun 2020

Notes:

Buried:
George O. Wilber
1832- 1892
His wife Susan Delvey
1834-1869

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts

John married Ellen N. on Yes, date unknown. Ellen was born about 1844 in Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts