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Peter J Eldridge

Birth	:	26 Apr 1812 Stark County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	11 Aug 1893 Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Nauvoo Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9233017, -86.9128036
Inscription	:	Aged 81 Y 8M 15 D
Description	:	PETER J. ELDRIDGE is the son of Stephen and Dicey Eldridge, natives of Massachusetts. The parents moved to Stark County, Ohio, at an early day, where, on April 26, 1812, Peter J. was born, twin to a girl. When but two weeks old, he was adopted by a friend of the family, Mr. Peter Johnston, by whom he was educated and reared to manhood. He was apprenticed to a carpenter, and after learning the trade was married, February 14, 1831, to Catherine Traxler who bore him eight children -William, May 14, 1832; Daniel, February 15, 1834 (deceased); Henry, June 26,... Read More	PETER J. ELDRIDGE is the son of Stephen and Dicey Eldridge, natives of Massachusetts. The parents moved to Stark County, Ohio, at an early day, where, on April 26, 1812, Peter J. was born, twin to a girl. When but two weeks old, he was adopted by a friend of the family, Mr. Peter Johnston, by whom he was educated and reared to manhood. He was apprenticed to a carpenter, and after learning the trade was married, February 14, 1831, to Catherine Traxler who bore him eight children -William, May 14, 1832; Daniel, February 15, 1834 (deceased); Henry, June 26, 1836 (deceased); Stephen, August 25, 1839; Nathan, August 28,1841; Elizabeth J., August 7, 1843; Thomas, January 25, 1845. September 11, 1848, the mother died and was buried with a newly born boy in her arms. In 1840, Mr. Eldridge moved to Crawford County,Ind.,and remained there until 1849. He then moved to Marion County, where he established a steam saw mill. September 14, 1851, he married Maria Countermass, daughter of John H. and Ann (Kint) Countermass, and to this union ten children were born - James, January 31, 1853; Peter, January 31, 1855; Lucinda, March 28, 1857; Ann, July 9, 1859(deceased); Sarah, November 8, 1861; John, April 1, 1864; Elias, January 12, 1866; Charles, November 6, 1868; Mary, December 21, 1870,and Joseph, May 29, 1873. In 1857, Mr. Eldridge came to this township, where he had previously purchased 160 acres of wild land, and engaged in farming and in carpentering and house building. In 1875, he lost his dwelling and contents by fire. In 1876, his son Henry was killed accidentally. He and others were out to charivari a newly married couple, when the wad of a gun discharged by a nephew entered Henry's body, causing death two weeks after. Mr. E. is a Democrat and has served as School Trustee; he and wife are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church. "Counties of White and Pulaski Counties, Indiana - Salem Township" by F.A. Battey & Co. - published in 1883

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Peter J Eldridge's memorial is located at: Nauvoo Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski County, USA.
When did Peter J Eldridge death?
Peter J Eldridge death on 11 Aug 1893 in Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.9233017
Longitude: -86.9128036

Family Members:

Spouse

Hanna Mariah Counterman Woosley

(1833 - 1902)

Children

Daniel G Eldridge Sr.

(1834 - 1866)

Stephen Eldridge

(1839 - 1924)

Nathan Nathaniel Eldridge

(1841 - 1918)

Thomas Eldridge

(1845 - 1921)

Loucindie C Eldridge Wolfe

(1857 - 1907)

Joseph Eldridge

(1872 - 1905)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Nauvoo Cemetery
Pulaski, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9233017, -86.9128036

2. Osborne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9230995, -86.9550018

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Coordinate: 40.8669210, -86.8873450

5. Parker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9501240, -86.9976210

6. Wilson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8587670, -86.8596700

7. Roseland Cemetery
Francesville, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9855995, -86.8478012

8. Saltillo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9834000, -86.9869000

9. Monon Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8735542, -86.8252182

10. Saint James Salem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9718933, -86.8126221

11. Lefler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9364014, -87.0355988

12. Mason Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0127983, -86.9625015

13. Milroy Cemetery
McCoysburg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8697014, -87.0338974

14. Tailholt Cemetery
Asphaltum, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0101570, -86.9951750

15. Bedford Cemetery
Monon, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8477910, -86.8112610

16. Brown Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9921989, -87.0274963

17. Robinson Cemetery
Gillam Township, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0345840, -86.9562990

18. Bowman Cemetery
Francesville, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0243988, -86.8336029

19. Parkison Cemetery
North Marion, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9864990, -87.0455790

20. Crockett Cemetery
Rensselaer, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9071999, -87.0813980

21. Buffalo Cemetery
Buffalo, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8824768, -86.7472458

22. Palestine Cemetery
Wolcott, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8085680, -86.9997350

23. Kosters Cemetery
Francesville, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0318985, -86.8086014

24. Barkley Cemetery
Moody, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9933440, -87.0682710