Cache County UT Archives Biographies.....Peterson, Niels C. 1870 - 
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Author: S. J. Clarke, Publisher

NIELS C. PETERSON.

    Niels C. Peterson, who is filling the position of chief of police at Logan,
his official title being that of marshal, was born in Denmark, August 3, 1870.
His father, Lars Peterson, came to the United States oh the 22d of July, 1871,
and making his way to the west took up the occupation of farming in Utah. He
settled in Logan and for a considerable period was closely associated with the
agricultural development of this section. He was an interested worker in the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and passed away in that faith July
28, 1910. The mother of Niels C. Peterson, who was a devout and active worker in
the church, departed this life June 5, 1914.

    In his youthful days Niels C. Peterson was a pupil in the public schools of
Logan and after his textbooks were put aside he was employed in various lines
until called to public office. On the 1st of January, 1906, he was elected
marshal and during the first three terms of his incumbency In that position was
chosen as the candidate of the democratic party. Since then he has been called
to the office by mayoralty appointment. He is most faithful in the discharge of
the duties devolving upon him and has been most earnest in his efforts to
maintain law and order in Logan. He is prompt and fearless in the discharge of
his duties and has made an excellent record as chief of police in the city.

    In 1914 Mr. Peterson was married to Miss May Benson, a daughter of Orin
Benson, one of the pioneers of Salt Lake City. When leisure permits he turns to
fishing and hunting for recreation and greatly enjoys these trips into the open.
He is a man of fine personal appearance and of splendid physique and his various
salient qualities have well prepared him for the duties that have devolved upon
him in his official connection.


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UTAH SINCE STATEHOOD
HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL

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VOLUME IV
CHICAGO-SALT LAKE: THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1920


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