Background
Peterson, J. Dwight was born on May 25, 1897 in Decatur, Indiana, United States. Son of John Samuel and Olive (Hale) Peterson.
Peterson, J. Dwight was born on May 25, 1897 in Decatur, Indiana, United States. Son of John Samuel and Olive (Hale) Peterson.
AB, Indiana University, 1919. Doctor of Laws, Indiana University.
Bond salesman, City Trust Company, Indianapolis, 1919-1924; bond salesman, City Securities Corporation, Indianapolis, 1924-1928; assistant manager, City Securities Corporation, 1928-1930; vice president, City Securities Corporation, 1930-1934; president, City Securities Corporation, 1934-1963; Chairman of the Board, City Securities Corporation, 1963-1970, 71-79; honorary Chairman of the Board, City Securities Corporation, from 1979. Director Central Newspapers, Inc.
Board governors James Whitcomb Riley Hospital Foundation Served as Second lieutenant Field Artillery United States Army, World War I. Member Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion, Sigma Chi (past grand consul), Beta Gamma Sigma, Sigma Delta Chi. Clubs: Columbia, Service, Contemporary, Highland Golf and Country (Indianapolis). Lodges: Masons, Rotary.
Married Mary Irene Frisinger, July 19, 1921. Children: Patricia (Mistress Donald C. Danielson), Sally (Mistress Robert A. Ravensberg), John.
