Edward C. Peters
Edward Conyngham Peters was an Atlanta real estate developer. He was the son of Richard Peters, a founder of the city.
Early life
Peters was born on October 22, 1855, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was one of nine children born to Mary Jane Peters and Richard Peters, a railroad executive who was one of the founders of Atlanta. Among his siblings were Richard, Ralph, president of the Long Island Rail Road, and Nellie, who also became prominent.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.
Career
In 1889, upon his father's death, Edward inherited Richard's land, railroad and trolley interests. He operated a real estate firm known as Peters Land Co., founded in 1890, and was a member of the Atlanta City Council, and donated the land for Peters Park in 1887.He sold off the land for the development of what is now the southern half of Midtown Atlanta.
Peters also served as president of the Atlanta Savings Bank, the Exposition Cotton Mills, and was one of the organizers of the Fourth National Bank in Atlanta.
Personal life
On November 19, 1878, Peters was married to Macon native, Helen Wimberly, the daughter of Ezekiel Wimberly and Mary Victoria Wimberly. Together, they were the parents of:- Wimberly B. Peters, who married Lucille Kuhrt.
- Edna Peters, who died in infancy.