About Elmer Peterson
Lived 1892 – 1978 (aged 85–86). Elmer Peterson was an American politician and farmer.
Elmer Peterson (November 30, 1891 – June 17, 1978) was an American farmer and politician.
Early years Born in Martin County, Minnesota, Peterson was raised in Rockford, Illinois and attended Brown's Business College in Rockford. He served in the United States Army during World War I. He lived in Superior, Wisconsin and was a farmer.
Career He served as the town clerk, on the school board, and on the Douglas County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. Peterson served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1933 to 1941. He then served in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 11th District from 1943 to 1947. He was a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party.
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Who was Elmer Peterson?
American farmer and politician
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Elmer Peterson was born on 20 November 1892.
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Elmer Peterson died in 1978.
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Elmer Peterson was a politician and farmer.
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Elmer Peterson was American.
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