William Thompson Peters

William Thompson Peters (May 30, 1805 – July 24, 1885) was an American politician from Connecticut.

Early life William Thompson Peters was born on May 30, 1805, in Hebron, Connecticut, to Elizabeth (née Caulkins) and John Thompson Peters. His father was a judge of the Connecticut Supreme Court. His uncle was Connecticut governor John Samuel Peters. He served as a member of the Connecticut Senate, representing the 6th district, in 1857. He represented Cheshire in the Connecticut General Assembly in 1861 and 1873. He served as town clerk, treasurer, and probate judge. He was a collector of internal revenue under President Abraham Lincoln.

Personal life Peters married Etha L. Town, daughter of New Haven architect Ithiel Town, on December 7, 1826. They had three children, including Charles W.

In 1881, Peters moved to Waterbury, Connecticut, to live with his son. He died there on July 24, 1885. He was buried in Cheshire.