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Lewis Peterson
Some of his siblings use the surname of "Parson," but his death certificate and obituary show his name as "Peterson." The ship's passenger lists him as Lars Nilsson. This is his Swedish name and he changed it to Lewis Peterson. His father is Nils Parson.
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Lewis Peterson (1844 - 1924) Profile