Person:Peter Minton (1)

Peter Minton
b.4 Jul 1811 Ireland
m. 13 Dec 1838
  1. Mary Minton1839 - 1931
  2. Joseph Minton1841 - 1860
  3. William Minton1844 - 1920
  4. Maria Minton1847 - 1906
  5. Elizabeth Minton1848 - 1859
  6. Hannah Phoebe Minton1850 - 1859
  7. Harvey Minton1853 - 1936
  8. Martha Ann Minton1856 - 1934
  9. Ida M. Minton1859 - 1893
  10. Rebecca Minton1861 - 1948
Facts and Events
Name Peter Minton
Gender Male
Birth[1] 4 Jul 1811 Ireland Roscoman or County Cork
Marriage 13 Dec 1838 Butler County, OHto Hannah Conklin
Occupation[1] Reily, Butler, Ohio, United Statesstorekeeper
Occupation[1] Hanover, Butler, Ohio, United Statesfarmer
Death? 9 Apr 1888 Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, United Statesage 78
Burial? Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, United States

per family records children: Hannah, Joseph, and Elizabeth died as children.. Family legend has it that Peter was one of many brothers, five of whom became priests. Peter emigrated to America and converted to Methodism after his marriage. An 1855 Butler County map shows that he owned 111 1/2 acres.

References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hover, John Calvin. Memoirs of the Miami Valley. (Chicago, Illinois: R. O. Law Co., 1919-1920)
    III, 404.