William Thompson Peters
American politician (1805–1885)
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William Thompson Peters (May 30, 1805 – July 24, 1885) was an American politician from Connecticut.
William Thompson Peters | |
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| Member of the Connecticut General Assembly | |
| In office 1861 and 1873 | |
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 1857–1858 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 30, 1805 Hebron, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | July 24, 1885 (aged 80) Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cheshire, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Union |
| Spouse |
Etha L. Town (m. 1826) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | John Samuel Peters (uncle) |
| Education | Yale College Yale Medical School (MD) |
| Occupation |
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Early life
William Thompson Peters was born on May 30, 1805, in Hebron, Connecticut, to Elizabeth (née Caulkins) and John Thompson Peters. His father was a judge of the Connecticut Supreme Court.[1][2] His uncle was Connecticut governor John Samuel Peters.[2] He entered Yale College from his father's residence in Hartford. He graduated from Yale in 1825.[1] He stayed in New Haven and studied medicine under William Tully. He graduated from Yale Medical School with a Doctor of Medicine in 1830.[1]
Career
Peters founded a drug store in New Haven called "Apothecaries' Hall". In 1851, due to poor health, he moved to Cheshire, Connecticut, to engage in farming.[1][2]
In 1857, Peters was associated with the Union Party.[3] He served as a member of the Connecticut Senate, representing the 6th district, in 1857.[1][2][3] He represented Cheshire in the Connecticut General Assembly in 1861 and 1873.[1][2] He served as town clerk, treasurer, and probate judge. He was a collector of internal revenue under President Abraham Lincoln.[1]
Personal life
Peters married Etha L. Town, daughter of New Haven architect Ithiel Town, on December 7, 1826.[1] They had three children, including Charles W.[1][2]
In 1881, Peters moved to Waterbury, Connecticut, to live with his son. He died there on July 24, 1885.[1] He was buried in Cheshire.[2]
