1. | Peter William "Will" Pearson was born on 20 Jun 1877 in Saunders County, Nebraska, on a farm near Weston (son of Christian P. Pearson and Johanna (Nilsdotter) Olson); died on 24 Jun 1920 in his home on a farm near Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Other Events and Attributes:
- 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
- 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
- Baptism: 11 Feb 1879, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
- 1880 Federal Census: 21 Jun 1880, Chapman Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
- Occupation: 1900, Rail Road Laborer
- 1900 Federal Census: 4 Jun 1900, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
- Confirmation: 7 Apr 1907, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
Notes:
According to oral family history, Will rode his bicycle from the home farm to Carbon, Wyoming. While in Carbon, he met and married Clara.
CERESCO COURIER - THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1920
OBITUARY
William Pearson died at his home two miles northwest of Ceresco, Thursday evening, June 24th, after an extended illness, death resulting from a cancer. He was born at Swedeburg, Nebr., on June 20, 1877, being 43 years and 4 days of age. He waonfirmed in the Lutheran Church on April 7, 1907, where he has been a faithful worker, first being connected with the Swedeburg church and later transferring his membership to the Immanuel church here in Ceresco. On October 22, 1901, he was marrrried to Clara Elizabeth Brodd at Laramie, Wyo., and this union has been blessed with four children - Elmer, Herman, Edna and Irvin, who together with their mother are left to sadly mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father, yet theey "sorrow not as they have no hope." "So, if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with Him." Two sisters and three brothers were also at his bedside when death came. Numerous other relatives and friends will feel keenly the loss of one whom they loved and respected for his many sterling qualities of character. The Grace of God in Christ is able to truly comfort all who permit the Holy Spirit to comfort them. Our prayer is that this comfort may richly abide with all.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for all the sympathy shown and help rendered us during the sickness and following the death of our beloved husband and father. We also wish to thank those who sent the beautiful floral piece
Mrs. P. W. Pearson and children
WAHOO WASP - JULY 1, 1920
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for all the sympathy shown and help rendered us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. We wish to thank for the beautiful floral offerings. -- Mrs. P. W. Pearson anamily
Peter married Clara Elizabeth Brodd on 22 Oct 1901 in Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming. Clara (daughter of Anders Carl Gustaf (Johanson) Brodd and Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson) was born on 22 Jun 1877 in Carbon, Carbon County, Wyoming; died on 13 Nov 1957 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 15 Nov 1957 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Elmer Winfred Pearson was born on 16 Jan 1903 in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming; died on 14 Nov 1981 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska at home; was buried on 17 Nov 1981 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
- Herman William Pearson was born on 14 Sep 1904 in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming; died on 13 Mar 1988 in Colorado while visiting Betty's family; was buried on 17 Mar 1988 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska.
- Edna Laurine Pearson was born on 19 Jul 1907 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 20 Mar 1990 in Benton County, Oregon.
- Irvin Leonard Pearson was born on 10 Oct 1909 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 25 Oct 1971 in at home, rural Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Oct 1971 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska.
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