From History of Walworth County Wisconsin by Albert Clayton Beckwith, Vol. II, 
Publ. 1912 - Page 972-973
 
PETER PETERSON.  One of the most painstaking and energetic farmers of 
Whitewater township, Walworth county, is Peter PETERSON, one of the thrifty 
Norwegians who have found homes in our republic and have benefited alike 
themselves and us.  He has led a quiet life here, been law-abiding and has 
been loyal to our institutions.
 
Mr. PETERSON was born in Norway on April 22, 1871.  He is the son of Ole and 
Dorothy Marie (ISAAKSEN) PETERSON, both natives of Norway, where they grew up 
and were married, and there the mother's death occurred in 1885.  The father 
finally came, in 1890 to America, locating in Walworth county, Wisconsin, 
where he spent his last days, dying in 1906.  In 1892 he was married to Mrs. 
Halvor HANSON.  One child was born to them.  His wife owned thirty acres in 
Sugar Creek township.  His family consisted of seven children, six of whom are 
living and in the United States.
 
Peter PETERSON was reared on the farm and educated in the public schools of 
Norway.  He emigrated to America in 1892 and settled in Walworth county, 
Wisconsin, at Elkhorn, and there he remained until 1910, when he moved to the 
farm he now owns in Whitewater township, which consists of one hundred and 
fifteen acres of valuable and well improved land, on which he carries on 
general farming and stock raising.  He also owns forty acres near Elkhorn.
 
Politically, Mr. PETERSON is a Republican, and a member of the Lutheran 
church.  On February 28, 1900, he was united in marriage with Annie OLESON, 
who was born in Whitewater township, this county, May 3, 1876, the daughter of 
Nels and Carrie Marie (ELLISEN) OLESON, both natives of Norway, and from that 
country they emigrated to America in 1868, settling in Walworth county, this 
state, owning a good farm of one hundred and fifteen acres in Whitewater and 
Richmond townships, which, however, has been deeded to the subject and wife 
with the understanding that they shall care for them as long as they live.  
They have one son too.
 
To Mr. and Mrs. PETERSON six children have been born, namely: Olaf Norman, 
Clara D., Morris Glenn, Mildred Viola, Lester Alvin and Emma Lenora.  They are 
all living.
 
Submitted by Carol