In 1834 Peter united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in IN and was later a licensed to preach. In 1847 he moved to Somerset Township, Mercer County, MO where he joined the Missouri Conference of the church. He was ordained a Deacon in 1853 and an Elder on Oct 14, 1855 and did pioneer work in the conference as a circuit preacher. He retired in 1865 but still preached as his health would permit.
After Rebecca died in November of 1864 Peter married Elizabeth Norman.
Peter was buried with his first wife
In 1834 Peter united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in IN and was later a licensed to preach. In 1847 he moved to Somerset Township, Mercer County, MO where he joined the Missouri Conference of the church. He was ordained a Deacon in 1853 and an Elder on Oct 14, 1855 and did pioneer work in the conference as a circuit preacher. He retired in 1865 but still preached as his health would permit.
After Rebecca died in November of 1864 Peter married Elizabeth Norman.
Peter was buried with his first wife
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