Sutter-Yuba County Biographies

WILLIAM T. PETERSON

Transcribed by: Kathy Sedler

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            Numbered among the well-known citizens who have made their way 
upward is William T. Peterson.  He was born at Alexandria, Douglas County, 
Minn., April 10, 1887, a son of John E. and Selma (Shogren) Peterson, natives of 
Sweden.  John Peterson, who was a lumber merchant, came to the United States 
when he was a lad.  They were married in Minnesota and were the parents of seven 
children:  William T., the subject of this sketch; Alvin, in Minnesota; 
Violetta, in New York; Mabel, in Minnesota; Ellen Nora, in California; Myrtle, 
in Minnesota; and Arthur, in California.
            William T. Peterson attended the public schools of Alexandria, Minn. 
 He started to work in a furniture factory, where he was employed for six 
months.  In 1909 he came to Turlock, Cal., and for two years he worked on A. 
Erickson�s ranch.  He stayed in Washington for a short time, and in 1912 came to 
Arboga, Cal., and was employed on ranches.  For three and one-half years he had 
charge of the Shasta Lumber Company business in Arboga.  Since 1917 he has 
engaged in the grocery business in which he has been very successful.  
Politically, William T. Peterson is a Republican, and he is characterized by his 
patriotism and marked devotion to the causes which he believes will promote 
local and national welfare.
 
History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
p. 1268