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James D. H. Peterson
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1925–1926
In office
1955–1960
Personal details
Born(1894-08-07)August 7, 1894
La Crosse, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 18, 1961(1961-01-18) (aged 66)
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Political party Republican

James D. H. Peterson (August 7, 1894 - January 18, 1961) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Peterson was born on August 7, 1894, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. [1] He attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Washington and Lee University. During World War I, he served with the United States Army. [2] He died on January 18, 1961, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. [3]

Political career

Peterson was twice a member of the Assembly. First, from 1925 to 1926, and second, from 1955 to 1960. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ^ "Peterson, James D.H. 1894". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
  2. ^ "James D. H. Peterson". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
  3. ^ "Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V83M-P7D : 12 December 2014), James D Peterson, 18 Jan 1961; from "Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2007); citing certificate number 001001, Lacr, , Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Health, Madison.