In the 1892 New York State census Cambria, Niagara.
Josiah T. Peterson, age 68, farmer.
Corintha R. Peterson, age 68.
Anson L. Peterson, age 43, farmer.
M. Francis Peterson, age 36.
Jennie F. Peterson, age 6. George S. Peterson, age 28, teacher.
Mandana Peterson, age 28.
Myra F. Peterson, age 4. Harry J. Peterson, age 2.
All are born in the US.

In the 1900 US census Washburn Street, Lockport, Niagara, New York.
Head George S. Peterson, born November 1864 in New York state, parents born in New York state, shipping clerk.
Wife Maudana J. Peterson, born December 1864, married 12 years, 2 children both living, born in New York state, both parents born in New York state.
Daughter Myra Francis Peterson, born July 1888 in New York state, at school.
Son Harry J. Peterson, born June 1890 in New York state, at school.
Parents Josias T. Peterson and Corinthia R. Peterson.

In the 1910 US census, 5th Street, Niagara Falls, New York.
Head George S. Peterson, age 45, born New York state, foreman at paper mill.
Wife Mandanna Peterson [as spelled], age 45, married 23 years, 3 children all living, born New York state.
Daughter Myra F. Peterson, age 22, single, born New York state, telephone operator in a telephone office.
Daughter Inez M. Peterson, age 6, born New York state.
Son Harry J. Peterson, age 19, born New York state, shipping clerk in graphite works.
Daughter in Law Edna C. Peterson, age 20, born New York state.
Grandson Chester A. Peterson, age 8 months, born New York state.
Father Josias T. Peterson, age 85, widower, own income.

In the 1915 New York State census La Salle, Niagara, New York.
Head George S. Peterson, age 50, born U.S., labor foreman.
Wife Mandana Peterson, age 50, born U.S., housework.
Daughter Myra Deare, age 26, born U.S., housework.
Daughter Inez Peterson, age 11, born U.S., school.
Grandson George B. Deare, age 3, born U.S., no occupation.
Daughter [must be granddaughter] Frances Deare, age 20 days, born U.S., no occupation.
Father J. T. Peterson, age 71, born U.S., retired.

In the 1920 US census LaSalle, Niagara, New York.
George S. Peterson, head, age 55, born New York, parents born in New York, shipping clerk, factory.
Wife Maudana, age 55, born New York.
Daughter Myra P. Deare, age 31, divorced, born in New York, ?????, factory.
Grandson George B. Deare, age 7, born New York.
Granddaughter M. Frances Deare, age 5, born Ohio.
Also listed are Son Harry J Peterson, age 29,
his wife Edna C. Peterson, age 31,
their children Chester A. Peterson, age 10,
Mildred L. Peterson, age 9 and Maudana Peterson, age 7.
Another daughter Inez M. Peterson, age 16.

In the 1925 New York State census Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls.
Head George S. Peterson, age 60, born United States, Post Master [or perhaps Port Master].
Wife Maudana J. Peterson, age 60, born United States, Postse? Clerk.
Daughter Inez M. Peterson, age 21, born United States, age 21, stenographer.
Daughter Myra F. Deare, age 36, born United States, department manager.
Grandson George B. Deare, age 16?, born United States, school.
Grand daughter M. Frances Deare, age 10, born United States, school.