Jesse Peterson
| Jesse Peterson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
October 1, 1850 Belfast, New York |
| Died |
October 22, 1921 (aged 71) Lockport, New York |
| 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(s) | Arabella A. Brown |
| Children |
Jesse Dudley Peterson |
| Parent(s) | 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. He was the son of Gilbert Peterson, brother of Charles Gilbert Peterson and the great-uncle of Charles Sterling Bunnell.
References
- ↑ Buffalo Historical Society (Buffalo, N.Y.). Publications of the Buffalo Historical Society. Buffalo: Bigelow Brothers, 1879.
- ↑ American Electrical Directory. Fort Wayne, Ind: Star iron tower co, 1886.
- ↑ Lockport (N.Y.). Revised Charter and Ordinances of the City of Lockport. Lockport, N.Y.: Press of Roberts Bros. Co, 1913.
- ↑ McGuire, James K., and Martin W. Littleton. The Democratic Party of the State of New York: A History of the Origin, Growth, and Achievements of the Democratic Party of the State of New York, Including a History of Tammany Hall in Its Relation to State Politics. [New York]: United States History Co, 1905.