Background

Peterson, J. Dwight was born on May 25, 1897 in Decatur, Indiana, United States. Son of John Samuel and Olive (Hale) Peterson.

Education

AB, Indiana University, 1919. Doctor of Laws, Indiana University.

Career

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.

Achievements

• J. Dwight Peterson has been listed as a noteworthy Investment company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

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.

Connections

Married Mary Irene Frisinger, July 19, 1921. Children: Patricia (Mistress Donald C. Danielson), Sally (Mistress Robert A. Ravensberg), John.

Father:

John Samuel Peterson

Mother:

Olive (Hale) Peterson

Spouse:

Mary Irene Frisinger

child:

John Peterson

child:

Sally Peterson (Mistress Robert A. Ravensberg)

child:

Patricia Peterson (Mistress Donald C. Danielson)