John Samuel Peters

John S. Peters

John Samuel Peters (born September 21, 1772 in Hebron , Colony of Connecticut , † March 30, 1858 ibid) was an American politician and the ninth governor of the state of Connecticut . He was a member of the National Republican Party .

Early years and political advancement

John Samuel Peters was born in Hebron, where he also attended public schools. He began his medical studies in 1792 , which he completed after four years. He then joined a practice in Hebron. In 1807 he worked as a surgeon in the state militia.

A few years later he decided to go into politics. He ran for a post in the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1810 and won. He was re-elected two more times, once in 1816 and once in 1817. At that time he was a clerk . Peters was once again active in the House of Representatives between 1824 and 1826. He was also a member of the Connecticut Senate from 1818 to 1823. He was also a member of the Connecticut State Constitutional Convention in 1818. In 1827 he was elected lieutenant governor of Connecticut.

Connecticut Governor

When Governor Gideon Tomlinson resigned from office, Peters took over his duties as governor in March 1831. He was nominated and elected governor that same month. In 1832 Peters ran for a second term and was re-elected. During his tenure, the first state railway lines were approved and private businesses were promoted. Peters' administration also championed domestic and educational improvements, but failed to secure the related funding. He was defeated in his re-election attempt in 1833 and then left his office. He then withdrew from public life.

Another résumé

Peters later became President of the State Medical Society and Vice President of the Connecticut Historical Society . Governor John S. Peters died on March 30, 1858 and was buried in St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery in Hebron.

Web links

• John Peters in the National Governors Association (English)
• Town of Hebron Connecticut History (English)
• The Political Graveyard (English)