William John Peterson

b. 30 September 1891, d. 16 April 1975
  • William John Peterson was born on 30 September 1891 in Minnesota.
  • Aage Peterson appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota. Other members of the household included William John Peterson. Also in the household were children Hans (age 12), Agnes (11), Oliva (10), Magna (7) and Harald (3), as well as two female domestic servants.
  • Aage Peterson appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in White Bear Lake Township, Pope County, Minnesota. Other members of the household included William John Peterson. Also in the household were children Hans (age 22), Agnes (21), Oliva (20), Magna (17) and Harold (13).
  • He served during World War I, according to the 1930 census.
  • Aage Peterson appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Starbuck, Minnesota. Other members of the household included William John Peterson. Also in the household were children Olivia (age 29), Magna (26) and Harald (3).
  • He was employed as a salesman in his father's general store, according to the 1920 census.
  • He married Ione Amanda Higgins, daughter of John Leonard Higgins and Caroline Martha Dunklee, on 15 October 1927.
  • The following appeared on 20 October 1927 in the Pope County Tribune: A pretty wedding took place Saturday afternoon, October 15, at 3:30 p.m. when Ione Higgins Nordstrom of Nebiah and William J. Peterson of Starbuck were united in marriage by Dr. Stout at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Higgins. The bride wore a becoming gown of rose beige georgette with a corsage boquet of roses and lilies of the vlley. Olivia Peterson, a sister of the groom, was bridesmaid and wore a corsage of roses. The groom was attended by Horace Higgins, a brother of the bride. [:CR;]      Little Betty Higgins, dressed in blue, carried a colonial boquet and was flower girl and Richard Dietel was ring bearer. Miss Astrid Flack of Starbuck played Lohengren's wedding march. Miss Flack played softly during the ceremony. As a recessional she played Mendelsohn's march. Before the ceremony, Miss Magna Peterson, a sister of the groom, accompanied by Miss Flack, sang "Oh Promise Me." [:CR;]      After the ceremony a three course wedding dinner was served the guests, numbering about twenty-five. A beautiful wedding cake, a gift from our local bakeryman, Mr. Arthur Lundeen and wife, to the groom before he left for the wedding, graced the table. [:CR;]      The rooms were tasatefully decorated in pink and white streamers, autumn leaves, gladioli and crysanthemums. [:CR;]      The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Higgins of Nebiah. For a number of years she taught school here. Her pleasing personality has won her many friends. The groom is the son of Aage Peterson, our beloved pioneer merchant of Starbuck. [:CR;]      For several years the groom together with his brother Harold have had charge of the Aage Peterson store and following and carrying out the splendid principals of their father in their business. He is a splendid young man and his jovial manner together with his courteous and accommodating ways have won him a host of friends. [:CR;]      Mr. and Mrs. Peterson will spend a week in the northern part of the state, after which they will make their home in Starbuck. Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes. Those who attended the wedding from here are: Magna Peterson, Astrid Flack, Alfred Nordstrom and Bertha and Olivia Peterson of Minneapolis.
  • William John Peterson and Ione Amanda Higgins appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Starbuck, Minnesota. Other members of the household included Herbert Arnold Nordstrom Jr. and Helen Margaret Peterson.
  • He was a merchant, according to the 1930 census.
  • William John Peterson and Ione Amanda Higgins appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota, at Seventh Street. Other members of the household included Helen Margaret Peterson and Herbert Arnold Nordstrom Jr. Also in the household was housekeeper Mabel Moe.
  • He was owner in partnership of a retail grocery business, according to the 1940 census.
  • William John Peterson died on 16 April 1975 at age 83 in Starbuck, Minnesota.
  • Ione Amanda Higgins became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Indherred Lutheran Church Cemetery, Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2016

Family: Ione Amanda Higgins b. 2 March 1890, d. 8 June 1979