Peter Sheets

Peter Sheets, deceased, son of Michael and Elizabeth (Wygell) She was born in Hampshire county, Va. His parents were of German origin and were married in West Virginia in the spring of 1836; removed to what is now Essex township; purchased 280 acres on section 16 for $1,000, including a small house and thirty acres broken. Seven children accompanied them hither, namely: Malinda (deceased), Irene, Mrs. Alexander Christy; George, Valentine (deceased), Rosanna, Benton county, Iowa; William M., Florida (deceased), Andrew J., of Nodaway county, Mo., was born here. Jacob Wygell, brother of Mrs. Sheets, came with them, remained two or three years and returned to Virginia. Peter Sheets and wife have passed away from their pioneer labors here as stated in the history of Essex township.