William Thompson Peters
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BornMay 30, 1805
Hebron, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJuly 24, 1885 (aged 80)
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Resting placeCheshire, Connecticut, U.S.
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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William Thompson Peters (May 30, 1805 – July 24, 1885) was an American politician from Connecticut.
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]
