James F. Peterson was a farmer, teacher, and state legislator in South Carolina. He represented Williamsburg County in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1872 to 1878.[1]

He was elected to the state house from Williamsburg County in 1872 along with Thomas Pressley and Fortune Giles.[2][3]

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  1. ^ Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner, Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 170
  2. ^ "Clipped From The Charleston Daily News". October 28, 1872. p. 1 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Assembly, South Carolina General (May 25, 1873). "Report of State Officers, Board and Committees to the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina" – via Google Books.