Peterson, James M. (James Morten), 1850-1899

James M. Peterson (1850-1899) was a Danish immigrant to Utah, Mormon Church leader, civil engineer, banker, and politician who served four terms as mayor of Richfield, Utah.

From the description of James M. Peterson diaries, 1866-1899. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 152030898

From the guide to the James M. Peterson diaries, 1866-1899, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Danish immigrant to Richfield, Utah, Mormon Church leader, civil engineer, banker, politician, and served four terms as mayor of that city.

From the description of Diary, 1866-1928. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435162

James Morton Peterson (1850-1899) established the J.M. Peterson bank and the J. M. Peterson & Co. mercantile house. He was also the mayor of Richfield, Utah.

James Morton Peterson was born 15 April 1850 and emigrated from Denmark to Utah when he was twelve. He established the J. M. Peterson bank in 1883 and the J. M. Peterson & Co. mercantile house in 1887. He served as mayor of Richfield, Utah, four times. He was married to Laura Christine Hansen until their divorce in 1884, and remarried in 1896, to Sarah Johnson. He had three children. He died on 9 April 1899 from a combination of heart trouble, sciatic rheumatism and general debility.

From the guide to the James M. Peterson journal, 1866-1899, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)