F. William Peterson is Jenny's attorney. He is not a Mohawk native, which is something Jenny brings up when she wants to put him down. F. William Peterson is a soft man of some bulk. He is beaten up by Sam because he represents Jenny in the divorce. He has Sam arrested after the incident, but Jenny ends up dropping the divorce for a number of years. F. William Peterson falls in love with Jenny and eventually marries her. They both move to California. He also looks out for Ned as he is growing up, and Ned can never decide if he likes him or hates him.