James F. Peterson

Last updated November 02, 2025

James F. Peterson was a farmer, teacher, and state legislator in South Carolina. He represented Williamsburg County in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1872 to 1878.^[1]

He was elected to the state house from Williamsburg County in 1872 along with Thomas Pressley and Fortune Giles.^[2]^[3]

References

↑ Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner, Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 170
↑ "Clipped From The Charleston Daily News". October 28, 1872. p. 1 – via newspapers.com.
↑ Assembly, South Carolina General (May 25, 1873). "Report of State Officers, Board and Committees to the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina" – via Google Books.

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[freedom-1] Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner, Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 170

[2] "Clipped From The Charleston Daily News". October 28, 1872. p. 1 – via newspapers.com.

[3] Assembly, South Carolina General (May 25, 1873). "Report of State Officers, Board and Committees to the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina" – via Google Books.

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