Mrs. Rebecca H. Peterson, widow of Albert J. Peterson, a well-known former resident of Glasgow, died at 12:15 o’clock, this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence Parks, 709 Sixth avenue, Juniata. She was born Aug. 15, 1864, at Glasgow, a daughter of Alexander and Matilda (Gates) Troxell. She was married to Mr. Peterson at Bellwood Aug. 5, 1882. Surviving are the following children; Mrs. Matilda Reigh of Alexandria, Orville A. Peterson of Juniata, John F. of Kane, Pa., E.L. of Torrance, Pa. and Mrs. Parks of Juniata. She is also survived by these brothers and sisters; C.J. Troxell of Glasgow, C.L. Troxell of Lakemont, C.A. Troxell of Johnstown, B.F. Troxell of Fallentimber, Mrs. Emma Fleming and Mrs. Mina Sneath of Flinton, Mrs. Margaret Cornelius of Cresson and Mrs. Nancy Thomas of Blandburg, and by fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Peterson was a member of the Lutheran church, Glasgow, for forty-two years. Friends are being received at the home.

PETERSON – The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Hannah Peterson will take place Tuesday afternoon with a short service at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence Parks, 709 Sixth Avenue, Juniata, to be followed by service at the Glasgow Lutheran church. Interment in the church cemetery. Friends are being received at the home.

NOTE: from the Claar collection, book 36, page 162.