Elly M. Peterson
American politician from Michigan (1914–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elly M. Peterson (June 5, 1914 – June 9, 2008), was an American politician from Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan.
Quick Facts Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, Preceded by ...
Elly Peterson | |
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Chair of the Michigan Republican Party | |
In office 1965–1969 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Elliott |
Succeeded by | William McLaughlin |
Personal details | |
Born | Ella Maude McMillan (1914-06-05)June 5, 1914 New Berlin, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | June 9, 2008(2008-06-09) (aged 94) Grand Junction, Colorado, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (Before 1980) Independent (1980–2008) |
Education | William Woods University Northwestern University South Suburban College |
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Peterson was an overseas Red Cross volunteer in World War II. She was an officer in the American Cancer Society, an active member of the Congregational Church, American Legion Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the NAACP.