Barney S. Peterson Explained

Barney S. Peterson (May 29, 1853 – February 17, 1931) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Peterson was born to Norwegian immigrants on May 29, 1853 in Scandinavia, Wisconsin.[1] [2] He later lived in Iola, Wisconsin. In 1882, he married Amelia Larsen. They had four children before she died in 1898.[1] In 1905, Peterson married Clara Hermansen. They had one son.[1] He died at his home in Iola in 1931.[1]

Career

Peterson was elected to the Assembly in 1902.[1] Previously, he had served two terms as Sheriff of Waupaca County, Wisconsin.[1] [3] He was a Republican.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Barney S. Peterson . Stevens Point Journal . February 18, 1831 . 3 . . July 8, 2019.
  2. Web site: Barney S. Peterson. Ancestry.com. 2011-12-25.
  3. Web site: Statewide County WI Archives Biographies.....Peterson, Barney S.. USGenWeb Archives. 2011-12-25.
  4. Web site: Barney Peterson. Political Graveyard. 2011-12-25.