JOHN F. PETERS, proprietor of the "Sunny Side Farm," Washington Township, near Slatington, Pa., was born July 7, 1856. Mr. Peters was a son of Gideon and Maria (Hunsicker) Peters, and a grandson of Godfrey Peters. He was reared on his father's homestead in Heidelberg township and worked for his father until 1882, when he began farming in Washington township on the "Sunny Side Farm" This farm consists of 102 acres and was formerly the property of John Fenstermacher. The house on this farm was built in 1799 and a photograph of it appears in these columns. The thick walls are of solid sandstone and since its erection has been remodeled several times. The barn was built in 1852, and at the time was one of the largest in the upper end of Lehigh County. The dimensions are 46 by 65 feet and it is most substantially built. Mr. Peters possesses the tract of land east of "Sunny Side Farm" and also the adjoining farm of 107 acres. The former was part of the Fenstermacher estate and was acquired from Jacob Rockel, who, in 1845, erected a stone dwelling house, still standing. The latter property was the homestead of Thomas Kuntz, and the house on this property is one of the oldest in this section having been built in 1797. A photograph of this house is presented herewith. A spring-house near this house, still standing, was built many years before. It is still in good condition and served as a dwelling until 1797. A unique feature of these farms are the springs and their excellent water.

Mr. Peters is an active citizen of his community, and served as auditor of the township for many years. He is president of the South Whitehall Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co., since 1898. He is a capable businessman and is a faithful protector of the interests of others. Mr. Peters spent a small fortune for the intellectual development of his children, besides they were trained by example.

On May 26, 1877, he was married to Emma Wotring, daughter of Elias and Matilda (Hartman) Wotring, and eight children were born to them.