J. G. Peterson | |
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| Member of the Arizona Senate from the Maricopa County district | |
| In office January 1929 – December 1930 | |
| Preceded by | Dan P. Jones Harlow Akers |
| Succeeded by | Joe C. Haldiman Frank T. Pomeroy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1868 Peterson, Utah |
| Died | February 5, 1955 (aged 86) Mesa, Arizona |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Leah Elizabeth Metz |
| Profession | Politician |
Jedidiah Grant Peterson was an American politician from Arizona. He served a single term in the Arizona State Senate during the 9th Arizona State Legislature, holding one of the two seats from Maricopa County. He served several terms as the Mayor of Mesa, Arizona. He also held positions on the Arizona Highway Commission and the National Irrigation Congress, as well as being instrumental in the creation of the Roosevelt Dam.