Absalom Barton Peters (1871-1923) Veteran of the Philippine American War 1899-1902 In 1898 when President McKinley called for volunteers to defend their country against Spain, A.B. Peters was one of the first to enlist. Capt. John W. Staples came to Burrville in May, 1898 and Prof. Peters with several other boys readily gave their… Continue reading Peters, Absalom Barton