Peterson, William, Dd

Peterson, William, D.D.

an English divine, was installed prebendary of the Church at Exeter, August 16, 1619; elected canon residentiary, June 2, 1621; and advanced to the deanery, July 18, 1629. He died December 6, 1661, aged seventy- four years. Dr. Peterson was a man of exemplary life, faithful in preaching the gospel, and charitable to the poor.