Everett R. Peters

Everett Robert Peters (January 1894 – June 25, 1972) was an American farmer and politician who served in the Illinois Senate from 1940 until his retirement in 1970. He was a longtime resident of St. Joseph, Illinois, and descended from one of the town’s earliest settler families.

Photo of Senator Everett R. Peters taken by Eddie Winfred Doc Helm Published by Illinois Secretary of State

Early life and family Peters was born in January 1894, the only son of Isaac and Mary Peters. He descended from a long line of early Illinois settlers. His great-grandfather, William Peters, moved to the area in 1831 and established one of the largest farms in the region. and won election, serving three terms. In his last term, he was appointed chair of the House Revenue Committee. His work in that office was lauded by Illinois House Speaker Hugh W. Cross, and in 1940, he was elected to the Illinois Senate, where he served continuously until retiring in 1970, completing over 50 years of public service.