Background
Peterson, Reuben was born on June 29, 1862 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Reuben and Julia Turner (Beale) Peterson.
Peterson, Reuben was born on June 29, 1862 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Reuben and Julia Turner (Beale) Peterson.
Descendant George Soule and John Alden of the Mayflower. Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1885, Doctor of Medicine 1889. Honorary Doctor of Science, University of Michigan, 1936.
In general practice at Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1890-1808. Professor gynecology, Post-Graduate Medical School of Chicago, 1898-1901. Assistant professor obstetrics and gynecology, Rush Medical College, 1898-1901.
Professor obstetrics and gynecology, University of Michigan Medical School, 1901-1931.
Emeritus professor since 1931. Medical director University of Michigan Hospital, 1911-1918.
Retired from practice, 1933. Major Medical Corps, United States Army, and medical adviser to governor of Michigan, 1917-1919.
Fellow American College Surgeons (a founder), American Gynecological Society (honorary since 1931. Member Massachusetts Medical Society, honorary fellow American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society (president 1915), Edinburgh Obstetrical Society, Michigan Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Washtenaw County Medical Society (president 1902).
Married Josephine Davis, March 6, 1890. Children: Reuben, Marion, Ward Davis, Julia.