Legislator Details
George Peters
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/22/1822
City: Harpersfield, NY
County: Delaware County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/11/1912
City: Petersburg, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 1/13/1912
City: Petersburg, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Pleasant View or Petersburg Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Jane Holmes 6/10/1846; children: 4, Helen F., Richard G. and 2 others that died as infants
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Richard and Polly (Wilcox) Peters. He served as postmaster for 16 years and supervisor for 19. He resided in Petersburg in 1887 but had lived for many years in Summerfield.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Manufactures, Expiring Laws
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Petersburg
County of Residence Monroe
District: 7
District Description: County of Monroe.
Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Petersburgh
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe 3
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: