Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Peterson, Wier 1829 - 
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Author: History Grundy County 1882

Wier Peterson, farmer, P. O. Lisbon, was born in Norway May 28, 1829. His 
father, Wier Peterson, was a farmer, and was born in Norway in 1789, and died 
March 4, 1871. His mother, whose maiden name was Julia Nelson, was born in 
Norway in 1791, and died February 28, 1873. Our subject received his education 
in the schools of Norway, and began life as a farmer. He came to Grundy County 
in 1856, and has been School Director. He was married in Lisbon, Ill., on July 
4, 1857, to Annie Thompson, who was born in Norway January 6, 1837. She is the 
daughter of Torkel and Julia Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have nine 
children - William P., born September 12, 1858; Julia A., October 18, 1860; 
Sarah, July 18, 1862; Mary E., January 1, 1865; Thomas O., July 2, 1868; Edwin 
F., September 16, 1870; Eli F., August 13, 1871; John, November 20, 1874, and 
Annie M., April 22, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson are members of the Lutheran 
Church. Mr. Peterson is a Republican.

Additional Comments:
Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois. (1882) Chicago: O.L. Baskin & Co. 
Historical Publishers.

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