About John A. Peters
Lived 1864 – 1953 (aged 89). John A. Peters was an American politician, lawyer and judge.
John Andrew Peters (August 13, 1864 – August 22, 1953) was a United States representative from Maine and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine.
Education and career
Born on August 13, 1864, in Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine, Peters, a nephew of John A. Peters (1822–1904), attended the common schools. He received an Artium Baccalaureus degree in 1885 from Bowdoin College, read law in 1887, and received an Artium Magister degree in 1888 from Bowdoin College. He entered private practice in Ellsworth from 1887 to 1913. He assumed senior status on January 2, 1947. His service terminated on August 1, 1953, due to his retirement.
Death
Peters died on August 22, 1953, in Ellsworth. He was interred in Woodbine Cemetery in Ellsworth.
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Who was John A. Peters?
American politician, lawyer and judge (1864-1953)
When was John A. Peters born?
John A. Peters was born on 13 August 1864 in Ellsworth.
When did John A. Peters die?
John A. Peters died on 22 August 1953 in Ellsworth, Maine, Maine.
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John A. Peters was a politician, lawyer and judge.
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John A. Peters was American.
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