Henry M. Peters

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Henry Martin Peters (November 21, 1889 – May 4, 1987) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Peters was born Henry Martin Peters on November 21, 1889 in Woodville, Calumet County, Wisconsin. [1] He became a dairy farmer.

Political career

Peters served in the Assembly from 1949 to 1958 as a Republican. He was defeated for re-election in 1958, running as an Independent. [2]

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References

  1. "Henry Martin Peters". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-12.
  2. "Henry Peters Seeks Calumet Assembly Job as Independent". The Post-Crescent. September 24, 1958. p. 55. Retrieved March 16, 2016 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg