Elmer Peterson (November 30, 1891 – June 17, 1978) was an American farmer and politician.

Elmer C. Peterson
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 12th district
In office
1943–1947
Preceded byPhilip Nelson
Succeeded byClifford Krueger
Personal details
Born(1891-11-30)November 30, 1891
DiedJune 17, 1978(1978-06-17) (aged 86)
Resting placeGreenwood Cemetery, Superior, Wisconsin
Political partyProgressive
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
RankPrivate
Battles/warsWorld War I

Early years

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Born in Martin County, Minnesota, Peterson was raised in Rockford, Illinois and attended Brown's Business College in Rockford. He served in the United States Army during World War I. He lived in Superior, Wisconsin and was a farmer.

Career

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He served as the town clerk, on the school board, and on the Douglas County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. Peterson served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1933 to 1941. He then served in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 11th District from 1943 to 1947. He was a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Wisconsin Legislative Reference Library (comp.) The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946. p. 28.
  2. ^ Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau (comp.) State of Wisconsin 1991-1992 Blue Book. Madison: Department of Administration, 1991, p. 663.