Ralph Peters (LIRR)

Ralph Peters (November 19, 1853 – October 9, 1923) was an American railroad executive who served as the president of the Long Island Rail Road.[1]

Early life

Peters was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 19, 1853. He was one of nine children born to Mary Jane (née Thompson) Peters (1830–1911) and Richard Peters (1810–1889), a railroad executive who was one of the founders of Atlanta. Among his siblings was Richard, Edward, and Nellie, who also became prominent.[2]

His paternal grandfather was Richard Peters, a reporter of Decisions to the U.S. Supreme Court, and his great-grandfather was Continental Congressman Richard Peters, a Pennsylvania jurist. His maternal grandfather was Dr. Joseph Thompson, an early settler and doctor.[2]

Peters graduated from the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia, with a Bachelor of Arts in 1872.[3]

Career

Peters was elected president of the LIRR in April 1905.

He died at his home on Garden City, Long Island on October 9, 1923.[1]

References

Business positions
Preceded by
William F. Potter
President of Long Island Rail Road
1905 1923
Succeeded by
Samuel Rea
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