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NATHANIEL C. PETERS, M. D., residing in Whitehall, is one of the popular and successful physicians and surgeons of Lehigh County. The son of David J. and Caroline Peters, he was born in this county October 12, 1860, and passed the days of boyhood in Whitehall, whither he removed with his parents from Washington Township at the age of seven. His primary education was gained in the schools of this place, and so rapidly did he advance in his studies that when fifteen he began teaching school. He was thus engaged for nine school years, and in the interval attended Weaversville (Pa.) Academy for two terms, also for three spring terms attended the preparatory department of Muhlenberg College, at Allentown.

After completing his literary studies, our subject read law for a time, but soon decided that his abilities fitted him for the medical rather than the legal profession. In 1885 he entered the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, and continued his studies there until the spring of 1888, when he was graduated. Immediately afterward he received the appointment of resident physician of the German Hospital at Philadelphia, where he spent one year, his experience during that time proving of incalculable benefit to him afterward. In 1889 he opened an office at Whitehall, where he has built up an extensive and profitable practice.

The Doctor is a close student of his profession, and his skill and ability have won for him a high reputation, not only among his patrons, but also among other physicians. He is an enterprising young man, and this community finds in him a valued citizen, who manifests a commendable interest in everything pertaining to its welfare and advancement. Politically he votes with the Republican party and gives his support to its principles. Socially he affiliates with Seigfried Lodge, I. O. O. F., and is also a member of the organization of Senior Mechanics at Seigfried, and the Patriotic Sons of America at Whitehall. Beacon Council, R. A., at Allentown, numbers him among its members.

April 8, 1890, Dr. Peters was united in marriage with Miss Lillie H., daughter of the late Abraham Hartz, and one son has been born to this union, Milton H. P., now deceased.