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- John remained in Virginia until October 18, 1806, when he came to Ross County, near Chillicothe. He remained at this place about four years, and then went to Franklin County, within seven miles of where the city of Columbus now stands. He only remained there over winter, however, and returned to within two miles of where he had come from in Ross County. At about this time his wife died, May 26, 1811.
In 1813, he was again married, to Miss Elizabeth Wells, by
whom he had eight children: Sarah, Delilah, Susan, Margaret, Mary, Jessie, Abram, and David. Of the first children Jonas is the only one alive; of the latter Abram, David, Susan, and Margaret are alive. John remained in Boss County until July 17,1817, when he came to the place where Jonas resides. This land at that time, with little exception, was in woods, and all manner of game was yet plentiful. Here he remained for quite a while, but eventually went west into Indiana, and then to Illinois, where he died in March, 18:19. His wife had previously died March 26,1837.
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John Martin, second son of John Jacob Peterson, was baptized, October 20, A. D. 1730. He was a famous hunter and frontiersman. He and his three younger step-sisters were captured by Indians. He was a prisoner six months when he made his escape. He served as a private in various organizations of Virginia troops in service during the Revolutionary war.
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