Jesse Peterson | |
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Born | October 1, 1850 Belfast, New York |
Died | October 22, 1921 Lockport, New York |
(aged 71)
Alma mater | Bryant & Stratton College in Buffalo, New York |
Occupation | President of United Indurated Fibre Company |
Home town | Lockport, New York |
Political party | Bourbon Democrat |
Religion | Dutch Reform Church |
Spouse | Arabella A. Brown |
Children |
Jesse Dudley Peterson |
Parents | Elizabeth Parker Peterson |
Jesse Peterson (October 1, 1850 - October 22, 1921),[1] was an American industrialist from Lockport, New York. He was the President of the United Indurated Fibre Company, President of the Buffalo Warehouse & Distributing Company, Owner of the Cascade Pulp Mills, Director and Vice President of the Lockport Water & Electric Company[2][3] and an associate of Peterson & Sons.
Peterson was an influential Bourbon Democrat and in 1892 he was a Presidential Elector in support of Grover Cleveland, the party faction's sole Presidential success. He served for a time as Police Commissioner and Railroad Commissioner before being nominated as Mayor of Lockport.[4]
Peterson was born in Belfast, New York and attended Bryant & Stratton College in Buffalo.