Peters, Hugh, 1807-1831.

John Thompson Peters, father of William T. and Hugh Peters, was born in Hebron, Connecticut, on October 11, 1765. He was a graduate of the Yale College class of 1789 and studied law after graduation. Between 1802 and 1813, he served as a representative in the Connecticut General Assembly. In 1813, he was appointed tax collector and in 1818, made a justice of the Supreme Court of Connecticut. He died in Hartford, Connecticut, on August 28, 1834.

John Thompson Peters was born in Hebron, Connecticut, on October 11, 1765, being a son of Jonathan Peters, of Hebron, and a nephew of the Rev. Samuel Peters (Yale 1757). His mother was Abigail, daughter of John Thompson, of Hebron. A younger brother was graduated here in 1794.

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