Roy Lee Peters (1917 - 2003)

Born 27 Apr 1917 in Poteau, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States

Ancestors

Died 26 May 2003 at age 86 in California, United States

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Biography

Roy Lee Peters was born on April 27, 1917 in Poteau, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States, son of William Harvey Peters (1880–1967) and Mary Jane Essary (1883–1924).^[1]

In 1920, Roy (3) was living in household of H W Peters (40) in Stillwelle, Adair with his parents, H W (40) and Mary J (36); and his siblings, Avie (16), Elmer (15), Ester (13), Weston (11), Hershel (9), Hugo (7), Adelle (5), and Irine (1). ^[2]

• In the 1930 census, Roy (age 13) was the son of Harvey W Peters in Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas, United States.^[3]

• Ray was mentioned in the obituary of his father William I on 4 January 1968 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, United States.^[4]

• Roy (age 32) arrived on 6 June 1949^[5]

• Roy was buried on 27 Apr at 1601 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA.^[6]

• Roy was in a directory in 1936 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.^[7]

• Roy was in a military record on 24 July 1945 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their service number was 38782737.^[8]

• Roy was in a military record on 16 October 1940 in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.^[9]

Roy died on May 26, 2003 in California, United States, aged 86. He is commemorated at Graham Memorial Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14494730/roy-peters : accessed 27 January 2022), memorial page for Roy “Red” Peters (27 Apr 1917–26 May 2003), Find A Grave: Memorial #14494730, citing Graham Memorial Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma, USA ; Maintained by Kenneth & Carolyn (contributor 46788418) .
2. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census," database with images
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Stillwelle, Adair, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 8
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #98742387 (accessed 6 April 2024)
   

   Roy Peters (3), single son, in household of H W Peters (40) in Stillwelle, Adair, Oklahoma. Born in Oklahoma.

3. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census," database with images
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2339832
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #24336268 (accessed 6 April 2024)
   

   Roy Peters (13), single son, in household of Harvey W Peters (49) in Marrs Hill, Washington, Arkansas, USA. Born in Oklahoma.

4. ↑ Obituary of father William I: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current," database
   Stilwell Democrat-Journal; Publication Date: 4 Jan 1968; Publication Place: Stilwell, Oklahoma, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/14930852/?article=2daafa83-3c11-45e2-ad91-a6aad0199adf&focus=0.6165625,0.48729157,0.7368536,0.7367153&xid=3355
   Ancestry Record 61843 #147369979 (accessed 6 April 2024)
   

   Name: Ray Peters; Gender: Male; Newspaper Title: Stilwell Democrat-Journal; Father: William I.

5. ↑ Passenger List: "California, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1959," database with images
   The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving At San Francisco; NAI Number: 4482913; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7949 #3394135 (accessed 6 April 2024)
   

   Name: Roy L Peters; Gender: Male; Ethnicity: White; Age: 32; Birth Date: 1917; Arrival Date: 6 Jun 1949; Port of Arrival: San Francisco, California; Ship Name: General D E Aultman.

6. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current," database
   GardenChapelFuneralDirectors; Publication Place: South San Francisco, California, USA; URL:
   Ancestry Record 2190 #501248743 (accessed 6 April 2024)
   

   Roy L Peters burial on 27 Apr at 1601 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA.

7. ↑ 1936 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
   Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #813737958 (accessed 6 April 2024)
   

   Name: Roy Peters; Residence Year: 1936; Street Address: 310V N Broadway; Residence Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Occupation: Barber; Publication Title: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1936.

8. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," database
   National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Number: 13786; Reel: 144
   Ancestry Record 8939 #185549 (accessed 6 April 2024)
   

   Name: Roy Peters; Race: White; Marital Status: Married; Rank: Private; Birth Year: 1917; Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma; Citizenship: Citizen; Residence: Mayes, Oklahoma; Education: Grammar school; Civil Occupation: Skilled mechanics and repairmen, motor vehicles; Enlistment Date: 24 Jul 1945; Enlistment Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Service Number: 38782737; Branch: No branch assignment; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life; Height: 00; Weight: 000.

9. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947," database with images
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Oklahoma, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 392
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #14167774 (accessed 6 April 2024)
   

   Name: Roy Peters; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 23; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 21 Jan 1917; Birth Place: Poteau, Oklahoma, USA; Residence Place: Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Employer: Harry W Clark; Height: 5 7; Weight: 140; Complexion: Freckled; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Adell Collette;
   Household Members (Name) Relationship:
   Roy Peters Self (Head).

See also:

• *Obituary for William I https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93586674/