Mr. Niels P. Peterson, a native of Denmark was born in 1840. He served in the marine artillery and navy of Denmark during the war of 1863 and 1864. He came to this country and to Wisconsin in 1867, lived at Fairweather and Waupaca. Moved to Colby in 1873. Is a blacksmith and wagon maker by trade, and has been in that business since living in Colby. He is the inventor of a new sleigh on which he has a patent and which is fast attaining notoriety and popularity. He employs from eight to ten men in his shops, and is doing a profitable business. "Clark Co. Illustrated" by Saterlee, Tifft & Marsh--1890.

Blacksmith and Wagon Shop of N. P. Peterson--Colby, WI; 1890

The cut above represents the shops of N. P. Peterson, of the village of Colby. He does a large business in manufacturing and repairing wagons, carriages and sleighs, in horse shoeing and general black-smithing. Mr. Peterson has lately taken out letters patent on a sleigh knee which is fast attaining popularity. It has been practically tested, and pronounced "perfect," by men of experience. He employs quite a large number of men in his shops.