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John A. Peterson

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State Senator
Democrat
Livestock/Market Owner
Monroe
74
01/14/1991 - 01/10/1993
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Birth: January 3, 1935, Albia. Parents: H.C. and Bernice Peterson. Education: Graduated from Albia High School, 1953; attended Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indiana. Children: 1 daughter; 3 sons. Activities: Owned and operated large farming operation, 1959-1972. Democratic County chair, 1960-1964. Past president Albia Lions Club, Albia Country Club, Iowa Livestock Auction Markets Association. Past grand knight, St. Mary's Council 4167, Knights of Columbus, Albia. Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Term: Second.

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State Senator
Democrat
Livestock/Market Owner
Monroe
73
01/09/1989 - 01/13/1991
34

Birth: January 3, 1935, Albia. Parents: H.C. and Bernice Peterson. Education: Graduated from Albia High School, 1953; attended Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indiana. Children: 1 daughter; 3 sons. Activities: President, Albia Sales Company, Inc. Owned and operated large farming operation, 1959-1972. Democratic County chair, 1960-1964. Past president: Albia Lions Club, Albia Country Club, Iowa Livestock Auction Markets Association. Past grand knight, St. Mary's Council 4167, Knights of Columbus, Albia. Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Term: Second.

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State Senator
Democrat
Livestock/Market Owner
Monroe
72
01/12/1987 - 01/08/1989
34

Born on January 3, 1935 in Albia, Iowa, Monroe County, son of H.C. and Bernice Peterson. Graduated from Albia High School, 1953. Attended Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indiana. Joined Albia Sales Co., a family owned business, 1954. Currently President, Albia Sales Co., Inc. Owned and operated large farming operation, 1959-72. Wife, Marty. Three sons, one daughter. Democratic County Chairman, 1960-64. Past President: Albia Lions Club; Albia Country Club; Iowa Livestock Auction Markets Association. Past Grand Knight, St. Mary's Council 4167, Knights of Columbus, Albia. Member: St. Mary's Catholic Church. First term.

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State Senator
Democrat
Livestock/Market Owner
Monroe
71
12/17/1985 - 01/11/1987
34

Born on January 3, 1935 in Albia, Iowa, Monroe County, son of H.C. and Bernice Peterson. Graduated from Albia High School, 1953. Attended Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indiana. Joined Albia Sales Co., a family owned business, 1954. Currently President, Albia Sales Co., Inc. Owned and operated large farming operation, 1959-72. Wife, Marty. Three sons, one daughter. Democratic County Chairman, 1960-64. Past President: Albia Lions Club; Albia Country Club; Iowa Livestock Auction Markets Association. Past Grand Knight, St. Mary's Council 4167, Knights of Columbus, Albia. Member: St. Mary's Catholic Church. First term.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources