Background
Peterson, Arthur was born on September 20, 1851 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Henry and Sarah (Webb) Peterson.
Peterson, Arthur was born on September 20, 1851 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Henry and Sarah (Webb) Peterson.
Educated private schools, Philadelphia.
Entered pay corps of navy, February 23, 1877. Served in various parts of world, his last cruise being in the Philippine Islands on United States Ship Baltimore, in squadron commanded by Admiral Dewey. Promoted to pay inspector, April 10, 1902.
Resigned September 20, 1902, after 25 years’ service.
Became editor, 1868-1874, Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia, of which father was public Author: Songs of New Sweden, 1887. Penrhyn’s Pilgrimage, 1894.
Collected Poems, 1900. Sigurd, 1910; Collected Poems and Andvari’s Ring, 1916.
Married Georgiana, daughter