Peters, William J., 1884-1926
Dates
- Existence: 1884-1926
- Existence: 1884-11-27 - 1926-12-28
Biography
William J. Peters worked as an official photographer for the city of St. Louis for a period around 1917, during the administration of Mayor Henry Kiel. Before and after his employment with the city, he may have worked in the shoe industry. During World War I, he served as chairman of his precinct during a 1918 campaign conducting door-to-door sales of War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps. In September 1918, Peters applied to join the Signal Corps for service in the Photographic Section, but his application was declined due to a lack of vacancies. He then registered for the draft, but his notice to appear for physical examination came three days after Armistice Day.
Peters was the son of Joseph G. Peters and Louise Okenfuss Peters. He was born on October 27, 1884, and he died on December 12, 1926. He lived for many years with his mother, his sisters, and his brother at 310 South Jefferson Avenue. He is buried in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery.