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Representative John D. Peterson View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 6/12/1929
Birth County: Adams
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 35 (1913)
Home County: Cass
John D. Peterson
Cass County
Representative from Cass county, was born in Adams county, Iowa, December 13, 1854. He was the son of George Dickey Peterson, who came from Indiana and settled in Adams county in 1852. He attended the public schools and finished the full course. Came to Cass county in 1878 and during the year 1880 was married to Miss Mary J. Berry. To them were born nine children, seven of whom are living. Is engaged in farming and a prominent breeder of short horn cattle. Is a prominent member of the Congregational church of Anita. Elected representative in 1912. A republican in politics.
House District 30
Committees
35th GA (1913)
Legislation Sponsored
35th GA (1913)