Background
Peterkin, William Gardner was born on October 21, 1870 in Culpeper, Virginia, United States. Son of George William and Constance Gardner (Lee) Peterkin.
Peterkin, William Gardner was born on October 21, 1870 in Culpeper, Virginia, United States. Son of George William and Constance Gardner (Lee) Peterkin.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Virginia, 1894.
Admitted to West Virginia bar, 1894, and since practiced in Parkersburg. Attorney Parkersburg Rig & Reel Company, Parkersburg. City attorney, 1926-1929.
Member City Council, 1902-1904.
State Senate, 1910-1914.
Served as major West Virginia National Guard, 1898-1909. Chairman Draft Board, Wood County, during World War. Delaware Democratic National Convention, 1924.
Member National Council Episcopal Church, 1926-1940.
Member West Virginia State Bar Association (secretary 1905-1907), Delta Psi.
Married Ora Moss Martin, April. Children: Julia Moss, Constance Lee.