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GENEALOGICAL HISTORY
^DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK,
WHO EMIGRATED WITH HIS FAMILY TO THIS COUNTRY IX I63S;
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RECORDS OF HIS FATHER'S AXD GRANDFATHER'S FAMILIES IN ENGLAND;
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PEDIGREE EXTKXDIXG BACK FROM SON" TO rATHiitl FOR TWEXTY GEXERATiO.N'S;
WITH THEIR COAT OF AR.US, AND COPIES OF -VILLS.
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GIVING AN ACCOUNT OF THE BOSTON" AND niNGHA2J PECK3, TDE
DESCENDANTS OF JOHN PECK OF IIENDON, iLASS., DEACON
PAUL OF HARTFORD, DEACON ^\TLLIAM AXD HENRY
OF NEW HAVEN, AND JOSEPII OF MTLFORD,
CONN., WITH P0LITR.UT3 OF DIS-
TINGUIeHED PERSONS FROM!
STEEL ENGIiAVINGS.
BY lUA B. PECK.
PEI^'TED BY ALFRED MTDGE i SON, BOSTON'. 18C3.
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INTRODUCTION.
I MAKE no apology for having devoted so much time, labor and ex- pense to the genealogy and history of the Peeks. To such of my readers, if any such there should be, as have no taste for such subjects. — who never knew or wished to lcno\y so much as the name of their grandfather, or who their ancestors were, or where they came from, — who have no respect for their memories, and not love enough for their parents to erect gravestones to their memory, or care whether their remains are covered or above ground, apology would be of no use, or arguments to show the duties we owe them, or the good that may re- sult from such works to future generations, of no avail.
To such of my readers as can appreciate the motives and feelings which led me to attempt the task, and such of my friends as have urged me to pursue the subject to the extent I have, there is no necessity for apolog}\ To these, I hope the work may prove acceptn- ble and pleasing.
No one of them will ever know the amount of labor and toil and money it has cost me, or the difficulties, perplexities and discourage- ments with which I have had to contend. The collection of the material, and the arrangement of it, has occupied much of my time for more than ten years. During the time, I have not only travelled much, but my correspondence has extended into nearh^ all the United States and Territories, the British Provinces, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, the Canadas and England. I have written and sent out about 3,000 letters, and 1,000 printed circulars. Of these letters, I have pre- served copies of over 2,700. In answer to- thorn, I have on file re- ceived from my correspondents over 2,000, many of them of much interest, all of which, if published, would make a volume many times larger than this. The manuscript has all of it been written over tv/ice, much of it three, and some of the appendix four times, to admit of additional families and dilferent arrangements of its st .eral branches.
I hope to have been the means of bringing to light and preserving much that ^\ould otherwise have been lost. I f.-cl t^hat the work oon- t£>,in3, nvt ouiy much that is valuublu uo-'^', but tLut will be liiCi-L- ao
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as time passes away, and the names and histories of those now living, as well as those now gone, shall have been forgotten. I have er- deavored to make the records it contains as fall and correct as possi- ble ; but, whore information and records are collected from so many different individuals and such a variety of sources, the information from one often conflicting with tliat from another, without the means of determining which is correct, it is very difficult to avoid errors.
Those who have never attempted to collect genealogical inforuiation know little of the difficulties attendant upon such labors. I have found many obstacles to contend with, which, could I have foreseen, I never should have attempted the task I have endeavored to accompli-^h. It often occurs that members of tlie same families will disagree ns to the intended orthography of their names, and in relation to the dates of the births and deaths in the family ; and when an appeal from them to the family record is made, and from that to the tov»n record, each will be found to disagree with the other. In such cases I must leave them out, or adopt the one in which I had the most confidence. Per- sons of the same name often insist upon spelling it ditTerentl}', In •writing the names, I have generall}' followed the usual orthography, unless varied by the parent or person themselves. In copying from tombstones and early records, I have intended to preserve the ancient orthography.
In coUtcting information by correspondence, it often occurs that let- ters received will be such as to render it impossible to determine what was intended by many of the names and dates. The authors of such letters, when written to for explanations, often refused or neglected to amswer my letters, — perhaps offended because I could not read their letters, or uncertain themselves in relation to the names and informa- tion given. Sometimes information must be received from aged per- sons, the only source from which it can be obtained. They are liable in the presence of a stranger, approach them with all the care you can, to become confused, or, from the impaired condition of their memories, to give incorrect information. Some of my information has been received from town clerks ; they are liable to errors in cop3'ing records, often old, worn and defaced.
After the work was arranged, it was carefully read through and compared with the letters, records and documents from which it was compiled ; and where records given by different individuals and by the same individual at different times disagreed, or wherever errors of any kind were suspected, letters of in'iuiry were written. Some of these
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were promptly answered, and the correctious, when nccessav}', were made. Others were not answered until the work was in the press, too late for correctious or additions, except at the end of the book.
After the records and historical matter were printed, it was again read through, and such errors as were found, whether typographical or otherwise, however small or of little consequence, were pointed out. This was preferred, rather than leave them to the conjecture and query of the reader, as is sometimes done in such works.
Another source of much diriiculty and unpleasant feeling in collect- ing this kind of information is the little interest felt in the subject by many. Some, when called upon, would appear to think it an imposi- tion to be asked for a record of their families, or to be supposed to know their ages, or to know the name of their grandfather, or to care who their ancestors were, or where they came from. Such persons were generally anxious to know if there was any ''property anywhere com- ing to the Pecks that I was after:' evidently thinking more of counting their dollars than keeping records of their families. Others, when called upon, would express an interest in the subject, and a willing- ness to send me, at some future time, records of their families, if they could only know who their ancestors were, how far back I had traced them, etc., but, when given the information, which perhaps had cost me months or years of labor, would forget their promises, and it would be the last I should hear of thera or their records.
But those who have done the most to delay and injure the work and me, are those who have expressed an interest in the subject they seem never to have felt, made promises only to break them, and those who, when written to with the return postage, etc., inclosed, have neo-lected or refused to answer my letters and return my circulars. I would forget these gentlemen, and the unkindness — to call it by no other name — which I have received from some of them, if I could. Although there have been many things unpleasant and discouraging in the preparation of the work, it has not all been so. In my travels, as well as in my correspondence, I have found many friends, who have lent mc their aid and assistance, and treated me with a kindae^^s and generosity that can never be forgotten. Some have subscribed for a number of copies, and furnislied me with engravings of their likenesses for the work To all such I return my sincere thanks, especially to those who have had them engraved especially for ihe work.
TiiO book is l-.u'ger than it wj-, a^ ;ir.-!: expocced to b-j. Wlieu my circulars were i:tsued lor sul.v-cri'.'er-, it wa- supposed, us stated m
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them, that it would contain about 350 pagea, and about 6,000 names, including those who had become allied with the Pecks by marriage, and others ; but much was afterwards added, and it now contains, notwithstanding I have condensed it all I could, 440 pages and oyer 11,000 names.
It was at first designed to arrange the names of the children in single columns, but, b}' leaving out the surname Peck and substituting b. for born, and using smaller type, they have been put in double columns. This reduced the size of the work about one quarter, and improved its appearance. In the appendix the names of the children follow each other, like other matter. There vrere so large a number of children in these branches of the name whose births and deaths I could not obtain, that to arrange them in columns made the work too open and broken to look well.
In condensing the work, foreign matter only has been left out. I have endeavored to retain all the names and dates, places of resi- dence, early settlements, and such wills, deeds and papers as were thought to be of interest and best worth preserving, with the refer- ences and data by which the persons contained in the work might be traced out, and a more extended history of them learned, if desired. Had the work been arranged and printed as open as such vrorks sometimes are, the descendants of the female branches traced out, more history and biography of the different individuals given, and matter foreign to the subject admitted, it would have been so large and expensive as to be purchased by but a few. It is now within the reach of every one. It will be found to contain the descendants of Joseph Peck, who emigrated to this country with his family in 1638, now generally known as the Massachusetts Pecks ; with an appendix containing an account of the Boston and Hingham Pecks, also of the descendants of John Peck of Mendon, Mass., Joseph of Milford, Conn., Henry of New Haven, Deacon Paul of Hartford, and an account of some of the descendants of Deacon William of New Haven.
When I commenced my investigations I supposed that all the Pecks of this country were the descendants of Joseph of Massachusetts, but afterwards found that there were others by the name who early emigrated to this country and became progenitors, leaving descend- ants.
The extensive race of Pecks from Connecticut, now raixe<l in their settlements '■' :'li each other c.rd ^^itb the r\Iasst!cljii='"';r-: I'ock.-- rh . ■> out the country, are from oth<;r ancestors, who early sotted there. To
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separate these different branches of the same patronymic has been a work of much labor and perplexity. It has been in tracing out the descendants of the different ancestors, separating them from each other, and placing them in their proper positions or families and gen-' erations that the most of my labor has been required, and the diffi- culties and perplexities encountered.
Had all the Pecks of this country been the descendants of one emigrant ancestor, my labors would have been little in comparison to what they now have. The reader will find on examination that the descendants of Joseph, John, Nicholas, Samuel. Nathaniel and Israel Peck, who settled in Rehoboth, and John of Mendon, Mass., Deacon Paul of Hartford, — Deacon "William and Henry of New Haven, and Joseph of Miiford, ancestors of the Connecticut Pecks, have been separated from each other and arranged under their respective heads as separate ancestors.
What the relationship between the ancestor of the Massachusetts Pecks and the ancestors of the Connecticut Pecks was. or where they came off from the main branch of the name, has not been learned ; but it is hoped that some of their descendants will now follow them back, and learn the connecting link. I would have been glad to have at- tempted this ; but to obtain information from the other side of the water requires much time, is very expensive, and none of them offered to assist me, although many of them are men of wealth. Among many of the descendants of these Connecticut Pecks I found a cold- ness and indifference to the subject that I did not anticipate, and which was very discouraging to me. Although I found some who lent me their aid and assistance, and treated me with a generous kind- ness that will long be remembered, I found others who I felt treated me with a lack of generosity and an unkindness that I shall try to forget.
In addition to the history in this country of the descendants of Joseph Peck, the ancestor of the Massachusett Pecks and records of their families, the work will be found to contain not only a pedigree giving a record of his own, his father's and grandfather's families, with the names of his ancestors back from him in regular ascent for twenty generations, with the coat of arms, but also a copy of his own, his father's, his brothers', and his ancles' wills. I think it will be found that but few have been more successful in connecting their name with their English ancestry, or who have done so with any more certainty of correctness. Others may have been more successful in tracing out their names in this country, but I think few have devoted more time and labor to the subject.
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. The work was not commenced as an enterprise by Tvhicli to make money. The collection of the material was at first commenced from a love of the subject, and a desire to learn who ray ancestors were, and where they came from. After having traced back my own branch of the name to Joseph Peck, the immigrant ancestor to this country,- and learned that he was of English descent, I desired to connect him with the name there. This, after a long time, was accomplished, but with much expense. TThen my friends learned what I had done, they urged me to trace out their branches of the name, and arrange them into families and generations with their proper connections. This I should have never attempted, had I anticipated the great amount of labor and time it required, and the expense attendant upon it. After this was accomplished, and my friends learned the amount and char- acter of the information and material collected, the}' desired its pub- lication, and offered me theu* assistance by subscribing for the vrork, and otherwise, some generously offering to contribute their like- nesses for it ; and I consented to prepare it for the press.
Although the collection of the material for the work was com- menced without the expectation of an}' assistance or remuneration, its publication was assented to and undertaken with the promise and expectation of the co-operation and assistance of' those of the name, by subscribing for the work or otherwise, so far at least as that I should lose* nothing by it more than my time and labor. But in this I fear I am to be disappointed. As a means of obtaining subscribers, I have sent out to those of the name circulars for signatures, each con- taining a request that they should be returned, that I might know whether the person to whom they were addressed received them or not, and whether they would become subscribers. With each was enclosed the postage or return envelope, making the person to whom they were addressed no expense to return them, and as little trouble . as I could. Notwithstanding this, less than one half of ihem have been returned. Of those who returned them, many did not b-3corae subscribers. A few not only subscribed themselves, but with much kindness obtained other names. This want of interest in the subject, and unkindness in refusing to return my circulars, was not antici- pated ; had it been, they never would have been issued. I have ob- tained a less number of subscribers than was expected, and the work has cost me much more.
The price of the book is lower in proportion to the number of names, the amount of information, and the number and excellence of the engravings it contains, and the present price of publishing, than
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such works usually are, or than an}' one of the kind with which I am acquainted. The engravings, which are upon steel, the most of which were done expressly for the work, cost, with the prints, over one thousand dollars. The price, which was limited to four dollars, and the postage in the circulars sent out for subscribers, is too low for the expense of the work. It was fixed when it was supposed the work would contain only about three hundred and fifty pages and six thou- sand names, and a few engravings, which my friends at first proposed ' should be lithographs, — an inferior and much cheaper engraving, although such as are often used in books of the kind. It was at first designed to only give the ancient arms of the Pecks printed in black lines, as is usually done in such works, at an expense of eight or ten dollars ; but they are now given with the quarterings, crest and motto . in colors, and the ancient arms embossed upon the cover, at an ex- pense for both of over one hundred dollars.
Many of my friends have advised me to raise the price of the book in proportion to its increased size and cost ; but I have preferred to let the price remain to my subscribers, as limited in the circu- lars sent out for subscriptions, at four dollars and the postage,- and trust to their generosity and sense of justice to contribute towards its increased size and value or not, as they may feel disposed. The price to those not subscribers will be fixed at five dollars. Should any of my subscribers feel generous enough to forward that sum for their books, it will be thankfully received ; and, as I must rely upon the sale of other copies in addition to those subscribed for to meet the expenses of the work, I hope many of my friends of the name not subscribers, and others who may chance to become its readers, will purchase it. All who will do so at an}' time, and assist in its sale, will do me a kindness for which I shall be thankful. Its completion and publication, the collection and arrangement of the additional mate- rial and information, and the execution of the engravings, — the last of which was finished but a few days before the work was given to the binder, — occupied more time than was expected ; but it has all been to the advantage of the subscriber.
The arrangement of the book has been made plain and easy to be understood. The explanations which follow and those at the com- mencement of the Index will enable the reader to find the names of the different persons in the work, and trace them forward and find their descendants, or trace them back and find their ancestors, with ease and without confusion.
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As Joseph Peck, the ancestor whose descendants the work was designed to contain, had six sons, each of whom had families, it is divided into six parts, giving the descendants of each son separate!}'.
The numerals or consecutive numbers at the left of the names rep- resent the number of each person individually from the ancestor.
This + sign placed before a name indicates that the person be- comes a parent, and refers forward to the number of that person inclosed in brackets, where he and his family may be found.
TVhen the name is not carried forward to another place in the book, whatever is said of the person is said in connection with and immedi- ately following his father's family.
The figures in brackets at the left of the name refer back to the numerals, where that person and his father's family may be found.
The small figui-e over the name and above the line indicates the number of the generation to which the person belongs.
b, is used for born ; bap. for baptized ; m. for married ; and unm. for unmarried.
T. Rec, B. 8, p. 367, means Taunton records, book 8, page 357 ; r1 stands for Rehoboth ; S. for Swansey ; B. for Bristol; Bar. for Barrington ; St. for Scituate ; TT. for Warren ; P. for Providence ; C. for Cumberland ; A. for Attleborough ; and cht. for chart or pedigree.
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Pek, Peck or Pecke, Peke, Peak or Peake, found in the different works on heraldry, are supposed by some to have been originally the same ; but Peck and Peak were doubtless distinct names.
Duriug a portion of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, many of the Pecks added the final e to their names, as indeed did the English to almost every name that would admit of it. So far as I learn, the Pecks now universally drop it.
The name is of very ancient origin. There are various theories as to its original meaning or signification, and conjectures and specula- tions as to those who first bore it, as there are in relation to other names, frequently given by those who write genealogies, and those who furnish arms and pedigrees, to order. Of these a chapter might be given ; but as I design to deal with facts, and not legends and conjectures, I leave them all out as not worth the space they would occupy.
The name is of great antiquity. They are found seated in England, in Belton, Yorkshire, at a very early date. From there they spread into other portions of Europe, and are now found scattered throughout every country where civilization has found its way.
A branch settled at Hesden and Wakefield, in Yorkshire, whose descendants removed to Beccles, Suffolk County, and were the ances- tors of Joseph Peck, of Hingham, Norfolk County, who became the emigrant ancestor to this country.
It will be seen by the pedigree, to which the reader is referred, that he was a lineal descendant in the twenty-first generation from John Peck, Esq., of Belton, Yorkshire, and baptized April 30, 1587, being in the fiftieth year of his age when he emigrated to this country.
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The pedigree, as it is here given, raa}^ be found in the British Museum, London, England, excepting the t^o last families, those of RoV)ort and Joseph, wluch iire added to it. The fatniU' of Robert, and the eldest children of Joseph, are from
I the parish records of Hingham, England. The three youngest ch'l- dreu of Joseph are fi-om the records at Hingham, ilassachusett.-,
\ Ix-'nvj, born here.
[ II will be seen that the pedigree extends back from Joseph, twenty
[ generations, to John Peck, Esq.,; of Belton, Yorkshire, and musb i.>}
[ of interest to all v;ho feel an interest in the subject.
I The following is the certificate of the heralds accompanying the
I pedigree and arms in the British Museum.
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f 20th Xov. 1G20,
f Visum agnitum et in munimenca Collegii Heraldorii relatum die eD
\ Anno suprascriptis.
I Testamur hoc.
I Henry St. George, Richmond. ■ ' '
I Henry Chitting, Chester. " .
' John Philpott, Rogue Dragon.
It may be translated to mean that they had seen or examined ir, .iekiiovvledged it true, and entered it upon record, or placed it in the
I aicliive^ of the Heralds' College on the day and year above y,-ricteu.
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The arms, which are here given in colors, are in the British Maseum, with the pedigree certified to by the heralds. The quarter- ing is with the Brunning and Hesselden families, the heiresses of \ which the early Pecks married.
I The first and fourth are the arms of Peck, the second of Brun-
\ ning, and the third of Hesselden, and in heraldic language may be \ thus emblazoned or described :
5 ) Peck — Argent, on a chevron engrailed, Gules, three Crosses , /' formee, of the first. ,
Brunning — Azure, two burs nebale, Argent.
Hesselden — Gules, a cross potence, Or; on a chief, Azure ; three round buckles of the second.
Crest — A cubit arm erect, habited. Azure; curl, Argent; hand proper, holding on one stalk, enfiled with a scroll ; three roses, Gules ; leaves, Vert.
There are in the British Museum the arms of Peck, impaled with the arms of many families, into which they have married. -
•There is no motto recorded with the early arms of the family.
The one given, '• Probitatcm quam divitins," " probity (or truth and
honesty) rather than riches" has been added. Some of the Pecks in
. England who use the arm and rose for a crest, I am told, have
added or adopted for a motto, '' Crux Christi salus mea," or '* tlie
cross of Christ is my salvation."*
' The arms upon the cover of the book, are the ancient ?rms of Pccx,
^ ., before the crest or the arms of the Brunning and Hesselden fiT^cilie-i,-
or the motto, was added.
* A crest or a motto is not a part of a coat of arms, but they aro added or adopted by tho>e entitled to the arms who desire to do so.
The helmet is sometimes used without the crest, as it is upon the tomb- stoue at page 3-t, and souietimvs with the crest. It is used with the crest, on the arms of Peck, in the British iluseum.
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; Joseph Peck, the emigrant ancestor of the Pecks in this country,
I known as the Massachusetts Pecks, now a numerous and extensire
I race scattered throughout the United States, its Territories, the
i British Provinces, and the Canadas, was baptized in Beccles, Suf-
j folk County, England. April 30, 15ST. * ,
j He was the son of Robert Peck, as will be seen by a reference
I , to the chart, being a descendant in the twenty-first generation from
I John Peck, of Belton, Yorkshire. He settled at Hingham, Norfolk
i County, England. In 1638, he and other puritans, with his brother
I Robert Peck, their pastor, fled from the persecutions of tlie church
i to this country. They came over in the ship Diligent of Ipswich,
I John Martin, master.
I Daniel Cushiug, then town clerk here at Hinghara, XorfJjlk
I ■ County, New England, iu speaking of his arrival in this country
I says : " Mr. Joseph Peck and his wife with thi-ee sons and daughter
i and two men servants, and three maid servants, came from Old
I Hingham, and settled at New Hingham." His children were as
I follows:
I Anna, baptized in Hingham, England, March 12, 1617-18, t and
I . buried there, July 27, 1636. Rebecca, bap.tizcd in Hingham, Eng-
s land. May 25, 1620 ; and, as appears by her father's will, married a
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I s'eacnUy kept V-j Fi'.rii-h clerks, who only gave the baptisms arid burials.
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Hubbert. Joseph, baptized ia Hingham, England, August 23, 16'23. For the historv of him and his descendants, see Part I. John, bap- tized about 1G26. For a history of him and his descendants, see Part n. Nicholas baptized in Hingham, England, April 9, 1630. , For his history, see Part III. Samiiel, baptized here at Hingham, in New England. February 3, 1638-9, see Part IT. Nathaniel, bap- tized here at Hingham, New England, October 31, 1641, Part V. Israel, ba[)tized here, ^larch 4, 1644, Part VI.
He was twice married. His first wife was Rebecca Clark. They "were married at Hingham, England, May 21, 1617. She died and was buried there, October 24, 1637. The name of his second wife, and the baptism of his son John, was not found. It was not upon the records at Hingham, where his first marriage and the baptisms of his other children were recorded. It probably took place in another parish where the records were not preserved.
He seems to have beloriged to that class in England known as gentlemen or the gentry entitled to coat-armor, etc., who ramked next to Baronets."
Soon after his arrival here, he settled in Hingham, Mass. The records there in 1638 say:
Mr. Joseph Peck f received a grant of seven acres of land, for a house lot, next to Robert Peck his brother; he also received other grants of land.
■ *In relation to his political, public or private life in England, or tliac of Ms father, I did not attempt to learn anything. To have done so at this icta day, now more than two hundred years since they lived, would have been attended with great expense and much uncertainty as to finding anj-ihir.g reliable in relation to them. My resources had been heavily drawn upon in tracing him back to England, connecting him with his ancestors there, and learning what I had in relation to them; and as none of my friends, although many of them were abundantly able, offered to contribute towards the expense, I wa.s obliged to content myself with what I had already learned there, that I might devote my means to tracing out his descendants here.
fThis prefix or title of Mr., which is found wifh his name wherever it ap- pears upon record, indicates the position he occupied in society. It was of much more import and significance then than now. There were but a few of those who came over to whose name it was attac'icd : they generally oc- cupied a lower position in society.
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He remained at Hingliam about seven years, when he removed to Soekonk.
While he remained at Hingham, he was one of its leading men. He was Representative, or deputy to the General Court in 1039, 1G40, 1G41 and 16-42. He took an active interest in the business of the town. He was one of the selectmen, justice of the peace, assessor, etc.
He was appointed by the court to grant summons and attach- ments, to see people joined in marriage, to keep the records, etc.
In 16-41, he became one of the principal purchasers - of the indians of that tract of land called by them Seacunk or Seeckoiik, afterwards incorporated into a town since known as Rehoboth,^ >rass., at fii-st called eight miles square, but afterwards found to be about ten. It comprised what is now Rehoboth, Seekouk. vjid Pawtucket. f He did not however remove there until 1645.
Upon the Rehoboth records is the following notice of an acci- • dent which befel him on his removal thitlier :
" Another strange accident happened by fire about this time. ^dr. Joseph Peck, and three others of llingham, being about to remove to Scaconk, (which was concluded by the Commissioners of the Unite'l colonies to belong to Plymouth.) riding tliither they sheltered them- selves and their horses in an Indian wigwam, which by sonic occasion took fire, and (although there wore four in it, and labored to their utmost) burnt three of their horses to death, and all their goods, to the value of fifty pounds."
♦ See confirmation deed from the colony to the town of Rehoixjth, lu l';-.3,
(Plymouth Colony Records, B. 5 P. 3il,) also quitclaim deed from \yilliara
Bradford, in IGSO. ^- t The proprietors of Rehoboth also purchased other lands of the iiullaus.
Their second purchase was a tract known as Vv'anamoiset, being what was
aRerwards a part of Swausey and Barrin,:^ton. , Their third purchase was in IGCl, from Wamsitta. brother of King Flillip,
' called the north purchase, including what was afterwards Attk-oorouiili. :Mass.
aad Cumberland, R. I. It was incorporated into a town, taking the name of ; .itileborough, in IGOi. It remained Attleborough until the settlement of the
I line between the Plymouth and Rhode Island colony, when tlio part since
'^ Cumberland was set otf to Rhode Island. It was incorporated into a town in
I 17-10, taking its present uuuie. It has since been divided, a portion of it taking
I the name of Woonsocket, the Indian name of the locality.
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After his removal to Seekonk, his name continually appears upon the records of the town, in the management of its affairs, until his age precluded him from such duties.
His name also appears upon the Plrmouth Colonial records, as it did upon those of Massachusetts.
He was appointed to assist in matters of controversy at court. In 1650, the court appointed him to administer marriage. In IGol, he was appointed to determine all controversies, not exceeding a certain amount. He was also appointed to administer oaths, issue warrants, etc.
He seems to have been one of the principal men here, as he had been at Hingham, as well as one of the wealthiest.
In the purchase of the town as in the appraisal of the purchaser's rights for the apportionment of a tax, there was but one who paid more or whose rights were prized more than his.
In addition to his interest in the first purchase of the town, he afterwards bought other rights which made him a large owner.
His rights in the common undivided lands at his decease were given to his sons, as well as those which had then been divided. In some instances, these lands still remain in the name and are owned and occupied by his descendants. The Pecks of Barring- ton (Ellis, Asa and others) now occupy lands given to his youngest sons, Nathaniel and Israel.
The proprietors of Rehoboth first settled upon what has since been known as Seekonk Plain,"^ a tract of cleared land which had been the planting grounds of the Indians. The settlers ai)propri- ated it to the same purpose until its fertility became exhausted, when they were obliged to leave the plain and seek the smaller openings which were more productive, thus gradually penetrating the "wilderness, and extending the settlements of their town.
The house of Joseph, which seems to have been of the better class, stood upon the plain in the northerly part of the " Ring of
•Bliss, in his history of Echoboth, supposes this word to be composed of the Indian words seaki, meaning black, and honk, goose — black goose being the indian name for the wild goose, and thinks the place received its name from the fact of great numbers of wild geese in their semi-annual migrations, alighting here in the river and cove adjacent.
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the Town.""^ Its location ^^as neai* the junction of the present Pa\v- tucket with the old Boston and Bristol road, so called, westerly and not far from the present depot of the Boston and Providence Railroad as it crosses the plain.
It was here that he lived, and died December 23, 1663, in the seventy-seventh year of his age. far from the tombs of his farhers, the associations of his youth, and the scenes of his early life, but doubtless happy in the thought of having been able to worship God after the dictates of his own conscience, and of being sur- rounded by his children, in whose care his remains would be left to be buried where they would be surrounded by those of his descendants.
No stones, now more than two hundred years since, mark the spot of their interment, but the subsequent graves of his descend- ants indicate the place.f
The following is a copy of his will :
Know all men by these presents that I Joseph Peek Sen'' of Reho- both do ordain and make this my last will and testament in manner and form following
Item — I give and bequeath unto ray son Joseph all my lands, and medows lying and being near unto the River called Palmers River to him and his heirs forever
Item — I give unto him my old black mare and my great chist in the parlor
Item — I give unto my son John m}- house and lands which I pur- chased of Joseph Torry and the half of the meddow betwixt Mr New- man and mee on the other side of the new meddow river to him and his heirs forever Also I give unto him my great chist in the hall. Item — I give and bequeath unto my son Nicholas all my meddow at
* The proprietors first selected their lots and erected their dwelliuys iu a semicircle, the circle opening towards the Fawtuciiet or Seekonlc River, with their parsonage and meeting-house in the centre. The circle was called the ring of the town. It can still be seen in the present location of the houses there, in an eastern view from the church.
fThe gravestones of his son Israel were still standing in a good state of preservation when I last visited the place, although he had then beeu de- ceased over one hundred and forty years. For the inscriptions, see Israel, Part VI.
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the hundred acres and the meddow called bushej- meddow and all my inedows on the north side of the town to him and his heirs forever
Item — I give aud bequeath unto my son Samuell thy house where I now dwell with all the houses standing there The outyards and all m}' house lott and all my land in the second Division and my • Plaine lotts excepting half my furthest which I give unto my son Nicholas ; and also I give unto him my meddow called cheesbrooks meddow and also my salt marsh att broad cove To him and his heirs forever Item — I give unto my sonns Nathaniel and Israel ail my lands which I purchased of John Adams and ]Mr. Bradford with the meddow called the long beach which is betwixt Mr Newman and mee, and all my meddow at Squamquammett which is betwixt John Allin and mee ; and olso my meddow at Papasquash betwixt John Allen and mee to them aud their heirs forever.
Item — I give my use of the meddow att Kekemuett unto John Pecke my son and also all my lands att Wackeraauquate I give unto my sounes Joseph and Nicholas to be equally devided betwixt them Item — I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Hubbert thirty pounds in such pay as can be raised out of the goods I shall leave to be paid by my Executors within one year after my decease and also I give unto her my wifes best cloak and one fine Pillowbeer and my Damask Napkin
Item — I give unto my son Samuell my silver beaker and two silver spoons and one gould Ringe which was his mothers and also one paire of fine hoUand Sheets and one Diaper Tablecloth and six Diaper Napkins 2 fine pillow beares and the feather bed aud bolster aud pil- low and two Blanketts whereon I now lye my secoud Rugg with some other small linnene in my Trunk in the parlor which I also give unto him and the other chist under the window in the parlor and my best curtains and curtain rodds Item — I give unto my son Nathaniel my biggest silver cupp and gould Ringe two silver spoons my best feather bed one bolster two Blanketts the Rugg that now lyeth upon mee my trunk in the parlour chamber my round table three Diapir napkins one long table cloth betwixt Israeli and him
Item — I give unto Israeli my son my silver salt 2 silver spoons my two bed teekes with the bolesters the old flocke bed two blanketts my best coverlid one bolster one pillow two pillowbears also unto Nathaniel one pillow 2 pillowbears. Item — I give unto Israeli ten of my best ewes and my sorrelled mare two of my best cowes and my bull and my segg and three Diaper napkins Item — I give unto my
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son Joseph five ewes and to my son Samuel my two oxen called Buoke and Duke and two cowes ray cart and one of my little Plowes one chain with the copses for the cart and I give unto Nathaniel two steeres and two cowcs Item — I give unto my son Niclioias the feather bed which he hath alreaddy and my best Eugg and unto my son John I give the feather bed and bolster which he alreaddy hath and 40s to buy him a rugg and to Israeli I give the two little chists in the chamber and his mothers little trunke and unto my son Samuel I give my Bedstead in the parlour chamber Item — I give unto ray sou Joseph my gould Ringe and unto John aud Nicholas my two silver wine cupps — My mind is that my three younger sonnes should have each -aree platters and all the rest ray pewter should be equally be- tween my six sonnes and all my apparrel I give unto my three older sonnes and all my wifes Apparrell I give unto my three youngest sonnes to bee equally divided betwixt them Item — I give and bequeath all the rest of my goods catties & chatties ray debts and legacies being payed and ray body brought to the grave unto my six sonnes equally to be divided amongst them the youngest aud weakest to have as good a share as the eldest and strongest dsireiug Mr Newman and my brother Thomas Cooper to be the supervisors of this my Tes- tament and last vrill and I do ordaine my son Nicholas and my son Samuell the executors of this my last will desiring the Lord to guide theire hartes to do all according unto my intent heer sett down
The last will & Testament of mee Joseph Pccke written with my own hand.
A further Amplyfication of our fathers will upon his death bed, which was not expressed in his written will. Item — hee gave to his son Joseph half his meddow that hee purchased of Mr Bradford lying on the further side of the new Meddow River : to his son John thirty- five pounds of comon : to his, son Samuel two hundred and lifty pounds of comon to his son Nathaniel two hundred pouuds of comon. These gifts were given to them and their heirs forever moreover our father added to his daughter hubbert ten pounds more than was sett downe in his written will Item — that Nathaniel and Israeli shall have equal shares of the corne that shall be raised upon that ground which hee hath given to his son Samuel for this year ensuing they bestowing an equal share of labor with them upon the land. It was further expressed by him that seeing those oxen expressed in his will that was given to his three younger sons was disposed of before his
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death that those younge oxen and steeres that are coming on in tlielre romes should bee made choice of by them in manor as foUosvoih his son Samuel first choosing his son Israeli next and Nathaniel last It was his will also that those two mares which were given to his suunes Joseph and Israel being not extant that Joseph should have his old mare and Israeli his young mare instead of the other — further whereas our father gave to his sonnes Joseph five sheep and Israeli ten they also being sold before our fathers death wee have agreed thaf they shall have in valuation as they were sould which was nine shil- lings a pieece.
This we own to be our fathers will expressed b}- him unto us when he was in his perfect memory which we owne as his proper will and desire.
In witness whereof wee have sett to our hands TTituess hiereof , Joseph Pecke,
Stephen Paine, John Pecke,
Thomas Cooper Nicholas Pecke
John Reed Sa3icell Pecke
Nathaniell Pecke IsRAELL Pecke
This will is recorded upon the old Plymouth Colony Records, Book of Wills, 2d part, Vol. 2d, Folio 12.
EGBERT PECK.
Robert Peck, the father of Joseph the ancestor, was also the son of Robert, as will be seen by the chart. He was of Beccles, SuiTolk County; born in 154G and died in 1593, aged forty-seven. The position which he occupied in society was that known in Engknd as gentleman or gentry entitled to coat-armor, etc., and at that time, before the title of Baronet* was given, next to the noijiiity, or the title honored.
♦This order was instituted by James I. in IGll.
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From all the information I obtained in relation to the name there, it is evident that this branch vras one of much distinction. Among all the coats of arms, charts and records which I obtained iu relation to other branches, tliere were none apparently so ancieni I or upon which the Heralds had bestowed so much labor as upon
t those of this branch of our patronymic.
I It was not customary in the early days of heraldry to give the
I collateral branches ; only the lineage from father to son.
I He married Hellen Babbs, daughter of Nicholas Babbs, of Guil-
t lord.
I His children were Richard, who died without issue ; Nicholas,
I who married Rachel, daughter of William Young ; Robert, Rector
I; at Hingham; Joseph, the Ancestor here; Margaret, Martha and
j Samuel.
I He was a man of wealth, consisting of lands, houses, etc. His
\ will was found at Ipswich after a tedious search. It was written
I with his own hand.
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I In the name of God Amen The xxu day of ^larch in the year of o''
I Lord God according to the computation of the church of England
11592 and in the xxxv^ yere of the Reigne of o'' moste gratious sover- aigne Lady Elizabeth by the grace of god of England ffrance and Ire- I lande Quene Defend o'' of the faith etc. I Robert Peck of Beccles La
I the countye of Suff hole of mynd and perfect of Remembrance thanks
be to the maiestye of god therefore Although sick and weake of I body at chemisfforde in the cowntye of Essex at this p- sente of a
I pluresye not knowinge whither it will please god to take me av\-aye
I here or not, do for the better orderinge and dispocision of such goods
I cattels chattells plate lands tenements and other heriditaments wi'-^
r the appertences do make and dispose them as folio weth ffirst I
I becfueath my sowle to the Infinite mercye of AlmightyeGode trustinge
I assurealye to be saved by the meritts death and passion of Jesus
I Christ his dere sunne, and my bodj'e to be buried where it shall please
k god to call me Item I give and bequeath to Ilellen my welle loved
I wife (in consideration of the pairaent of my debts the bringinge up of
niy children and the finishinge of the houses w'='^ I am now in build- inge) All my houses Lands Tenements medowes pastures fedings as
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well free hold as coppeholde and all other my leases plate goods aud catties whatsoev' or wheresoev' ling w"' in the townes of Beccles, Barsh"" luo-ate or else where to haue and to hold all and siuguhn- the p^ mises w"^ the apprteus to the said Hcllen or her assignes for and doringe her natural life in concinderacion of the things above men- tioned and also paienge such legacies unto my children as I shall appointe or otherwise leave it for want of tyme to her godly consider- ation where in I desire her in gods behalf to provide for them accord- inge to her abillitye.
And for the better accomplishinge here of I do give unto her full power and authoritye to sell my woods in Barshm" or my medows in Barshm" or both if neede shall so require And I doe hartelye desire my very good ffriends iNir Bartholomew Stiles and Mr John Talbot to be aidiuge and assistinge my said wife w*"" there good counseil advice and labo' about the execution of this my last will and Testa- ment.
Item I give unto Richard Peck my sonne all that my houses where in I dwell in Blibergate street my close at Ingate church, my pightiil dn the same field to have and to hold to him and to his heres forever And olso all the lease lands adioyinge to the said close for and dur- inge the numbers of yeres y' to come yf his mother will vouchsafe him such favo' uppou condicon that he paye such legacies as his mother shall think good to appoint him to doe
Item whereas Thomas Peck my brother deceased by his last will and Tistament did. give unto the said Richard my sonne two tonne- ments ine Balligate street lately burnt and now againe one of them builded upon the same grownde and the other upon pcell of the said grownde and upon pcell of other free grownde w^*^ I purchased of mine uncle W'" Waters I will therefore that the said Richard my sonne w'^in one month after that he shall be of his. age of xx j"" years shall make over astate in fee simple to such of my sonnes and there heirs as I shall hereafter bequeath the said tennements unto and also surrendo' my coppeholde if it come to his handes for want of surrendo^ And yf my saide sonne Richard shall not pform theise things before assigned him I will that he shall loose the benefit of such houses landes and leases as I have before assigned unto him and the same to be to thoese of my twoe sounes to whoeme I shall geve the foresaide newe tenements and to there heires and assignes forever Item I give to Nicholas Peck my sonne my newe tenement ptely builded uppon the Tenement late W" Waters
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and my rnedowes lienge in Barsbm (if bis mother shall spare the saide medowes) To have and To holdc to him the said Nicholas and his heires for ev'' paieuge out of the same such somes of mouej- as his mother shall assigne him to doe. Item I geve unto Samuell Peck my soune the other newe tenement and little coppiholde yard to have and to holde to him & his heires forev"" paieuge out thereof to such of his brothers and sisters such money as his mother shall assigne him to doe
Item I will yf for the benefit of paienge my debtes bringinge up my children findinge my sone Robert* at Cambridge and providinge legacies for my twoe daughters and my sone Joseph That if my saide wife shall make a lease of all or an}' pcell of my sayde landes and Tenements That the same shall continue for so manj- years as she shall lease the same her saide death or any other legacies what soev" before given or appointed to the contrary in any wise notw"'standinge. The Residewe of all my goodes and chattells whatsoever. I give them whoelye to the saide Hellen my wife whoeme I make my sole execu- trix desiringe her in godes behalf to have care of thoese my chiLiren whoese legacies I have lefte to her consideracon.
And also of Joane Babb & Elisabeth Babb and Robert jSIeriman & my sister Note as she ma\- Item I ordain Mr Bartholomewe Hiiles clerk, Mr Roger Peirson and Mr John Talbot supervisoer hartelie desiringe them to Aide my wief w"" there beste helpe counsel! and ad\ice aboute the Execution hereof Written w'"^ myne owne haude The day and yere above saide By me
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The following is a copy of the will of Thomas Pecke, uncle of Joseph the Ancestor.
In the name of god amen, The xtj*^ daie of ffebruarie in the yere of o"" Lord god m'ccccclxxiij'^ I Thomas Pecke of Beccles in the countie of Suff and dioces of Norw"' holl of mynde & in pfit helth of bodie thanks be gyven to AUmightie god intending by gods sufferance to
• Afterwards Eev. Kobert, Minister at Hingham.
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travel] into fan-en cuntries and purposing before my departure to declare my mynde and set suche things as god hath sent me at steye least in my absence god doth call me sodenlie awaye do orden make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and forme fol- lowinge
' ffirst I bequeath ray soule to Allmightie god and my bodye to be buried -where it shall please god to call me Item I gyve and bequeath unto Richard Pecke ni}- Xephew the sone of Robert Pecke my brother all those my two tenements with tbeire Appurtenes situate lienge and beinge together in Beccles next unto a streete called Baili- gate to have & to holde unto hym the seid Richard and his heires forever upon condicon that he the said Richard his heires or Assignes do paie or cause to be paid unto Oleff the wief of Richard Note and Ane Pecke my sister to either of them at such t\'me as he doth enioye the p^'misses the some of fyve marks of lawful! money of England. And if it shall fortune the said Richard to die before he come to bis lawfuU age and do enioye the p''mises then I gyve and bequeath all and singular the p'^misses with the appurtennes to the aboveuamed Robert Pecke my brother and his heirs forever upon condicon thati he the seid Robert do paie unto the seid Olylf and Ane my sister to either of them the some of fyve marks at suche tj-me as he doth enioye the same Item I gyve and bequeth unto said Richard and Robert or to which of them that shall happen to enioye my said tenements all that mye lease and ternie of yeres w'^ I have of a certeu ground adioyndge unto the p''misses
All the residue of my goods whatsoever I gyve and bequeath Ibem to my seid brother Robt Pecke whome with the said Richard my nephew I orden and make my executors
In witness where of I have sette my hand and scale the dale and yere above said in the p''sence of Richard Crompton Simeon Smyth and others Witnesses to the same by me
Thomas Pecke Teste me Richard Ckojiptgn
Teste me Simeox Smvtiie
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BEV. ROBERT PECK. 25
EEV. EGBERT PECK.
Rev. Robert Peck, the brother of Joseph the ancestor, vas born at Bcccles, Suffolk County, England^ in 1580. He was graduated at Magdalen College, Cambridge ; the degree of A. B. was conferred upon him in 1599, and that of A. M., in 1G03. He was set apart to the ministry, and inducted over the church at Hingham, Xorfolk County, England, January 8, 1G05, where he remained until 1G38, vhcn he fled from the persecutions of the church' to this country.
He was a talented and influential clerirvman, a zealous preacher, and a nonconformist to the superstitious ceremonies and corruptions of the church, for which he was persecuted and driven from" the country. Brooks, in his lives of the puritans, gives many facts of interest in relation to him. In particularizing some of the offences for which he and his followers werepersecuted.he says," for having catechised his family, and sung a psalm in his own house on a Lord's day evening, when some of his neighbors attended, his lord- ship (Bishop Harsnet). enjoined all who were present to do penance, requiring them to say, I confess my errors,' etc.
Those who refused were immediately excommunicated, and required to pay heavy costs. This, Mr. Brooks says, appears from the bishop's manuscripts under his own hands. He says, " he was driven from his flock, deprived of his benefice, and forced to seek his bread in a foreign land."
Cotton Mather in speaking of him says, he was by the good prov- idence of heaven fetched away into Xew England about the year 1638, when the good people of Hingham did rejoice in the light for a season ; but within two or three years, the invitation oi his friends of Hingham, England, pursuaded him to return to them, where being though great in person for stature, yet greater for spirit, he "wad greatly serviceable for the good of the chui-ch.
He arrived here in 1638. In relation to his arrival, the town clerk at Hingham here says : " Mr. Robert Peck, preacher of the gospel in the Town of Hingham, in the County of Xorfolk, old Eng- land, with his wife and two children, and two servants, came over 8
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the sea and settled in this town of Hingham, and he was a Teacher of the Church." Mr. Hobart, of Hingham,. says in his diary, that he was ordained here teacher of the church. November 28, 1638. His name frequently appears upon the records of the town. He had lands granted him.
His family, as seen upon the chart consisted of nine children. His son Joseph and daughter Anne came over with him. He was twice married. His first wife Anne, died at Hingham, England, and was buried there August 30, 1648. His second wife was Mrs. Martha Bacon, widow of James Bacon, Rector of Burgate.
He remained here until the long Parliament, or until the perse- cutions in England ceased, when he returned and resumed his Rec- torship at Hingham.
Mr. Hobart says he returned October 27, 1641 ; and Mr. Cuih- ing, the town clerk, says his wife and son Joseph returned with him; his daughter Anne remaining here. She married Captain John Mason, '• the conqueror of the Pequots." *
He died at Hingham, England, and , was buried in his chiu'ch- yard there. His funeral sermon was preached by Nathaniel Joslin and published, t
His church (St. Andrews) at Hingham was a noble structure with a lofty tower, containing eight musical bells.
The following is a copy of his will : ' k
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July the xxiiij"^ IGol
I Robert Pecke Minister of the word of God at Hingham in the couutye of Norff beinge in bodilye health and perfect memory know- inge the unceartainety of mans life, doe dispose of that worldly estate God hath given me in manner and form foUowinge
Imprimus/ I give and bequeath unto Thomas my Sonne and Samuel my Sonne and their heirs forever All that my messuage \\horein I now dwell situate and lyenge in Hingham a forsaid with all the edifi- ces yards and orchards thereunto belonginge As alsoe the Inclose
* Her children were, PrLscilla, Samuel, John, Eachcl, Ann, Daniel and Eliza- beth. Samuel married for bis second wife his second cou>iu Elizab'^th Peck, daughter of Joseph Peck, of Rehoboth, Mass.
t In Bloomlield's Historj- of Norfolk is an allusion to Robert Peck, evi- dently prejudiced, and as incorrect in other respects as it is in its dates.
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and Barnes adiojTiiuge As olso one Inclose now devided called The • Lady close conteyninge about eight acres be it more or less As olso" one pightell at the end thereof conteyninge twoe acres and ■d,d uppon condicons followiuge, and for the paiement of such legacies as are herein expressed
First I will and bequeath unto Robert Pecke sonne of my sonne Robert deceased the sume of 20£ at his age of 23 years
Item I give unto John Pecke sonne of the said Robert deceased 10^ To be paid to him at his age of 22 years
Item I give unto Beniamiu Pecke the youngest sonne of the said Robert deceased at his age of 22 years 20^'
Item I give to the children of Anne Mason my daughter wife of captain John Mason of Seabrooke on the river Connecticut in new England the sume of Forty pounds to be devided equally unto them and to be sent to my sonne John Mason to dispose of it for their use within 2 years after my death
Item I o-ive to my sonne Joseph Dureinge his natural life the sume of U^' yearlie to be in the hands of my Sounes Thomas and Samuel as ■ it shall arise out of my houses lands and chatties for his maintenance with necessarie foode and apparrell duringe the terme of his naturall life And I doc wholie coraitt my said Sonne Joseph to the care of my twoe sonnes Thomas and Samuell to provide for him in such a way as he may not want things necessaiy for his livelyhood
Item .1 give to the children of Thomas and Samuell my sonnes which shall be liveinge at my decease the sume of Five pounds apiece at their severall ages of 21 years
Item I give to my now wife Martha Pecke 40'^ To be paid w'^'in twoe months after my decease Item I give to the poore of Hing- ham .5^ To be destrubted at the discrecon of my Executors Thomas Pecke and Samuel Pecke whome I do ordeyne and make Executors of this my last will and Testament confiding that they will faithfully ful- fill and performe this my last will according to my trust reposed in them
All my other goods cattelts debts moneys household stuffe or what- soever ells belongeth unto me I give and bequeath to my said Execu- tors toards payeinge of my legacies alrerdy bequeathed and towards the bringinge of my body to buriall which I desire if I depart this life in Hinghara may be entered in the church yard near unto Anne my wife deceased
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In witness whereof I have written this my last will and testament with my own hand the day and yeare above vsvLtten
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This will was proved at London before the judges for probate of Wills and granting of Administrations the tenth day of April in the year of our Lord God One thousand six hundred fiftye and eight
PAET FIEST.
THE DESCEXDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR ,
ELDEST SON OF JOSEPH THE ANCESTOR.
Joseph Peck, Jr.,- was born in England, and baptized there, August 23, 1623, and came over with his father in 163S, being then . about 15 years of age. He removed with the family from Hiiigham Mass., to Seekonk, in 1645. He settled near his father at whar was tlien called Seacunk since known as Seekonk plain. His house was located near, if not upon the exact spot where now stands the depot of the Boston and Providence Railroad, where it crosses this plain.
His name frequently appears upon the records of the town. In 1655, he was one of a committee to levy a tax or rate for the main- tenance of the minister. His name appears among those who drew lots in the north purchase at different times. In 1661, he was ap- • pointed to view the damage in the Indian's corn upon Kickemuet neck, and Consumpsit neck, and give the town notice of it. He • was one of those who advanced money for the prosecution of King Philip's war.
About 1660, he left the plain, and settled upon Palmer's river in the southwesterly part of Rehoboth. * The remains of his old
• He deeds, July 15, 16i35, to Thomas Cooper, his house, orchards, yards »nd home lot, containing twelve acres. Bounded on the south by the town common, on the west by land of said Cooper, on the north by a highway. *nd land he bought of Edward Gillman, adjoining upon the aforesaid land to the west of the common, south of the land of Peter Hunt ; east and north ^y land which he had possessed for fifteen years. Likewise twenty-five piiunds state of town common with all the rights and privUeges appertaining to said common.
The said Cooper was to enter upon said lands at the next Michaelmas or as •oon as the said Peck had gathered and carried away his corn. 3*
30 PECK GENEALOGY, — PART FIRST.
cellar and well Trere still to be seen when I visited the place, •■which is about one mile northwest from the Orleans Factory so called, near the late residence of ^Ir. William Corel. He became the owner of a large amount of land, in addition to that given him by his father. Here he lived and died.
The following is a copy of his will :
In the name of God Amen, in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred ninety & seven in the ninth 3-ear of his majiesties reigne the fifth day of the seventh month called July I Joseph Peck of the town of Rehoboth of the county of Bristol within his 'SLxf" province of Massachusetts Ba^ in New Enghand sen'' yeoman being now aged and weak of body & in expectation of my change yet through the mercy of God I am whole and sound in my memory and understand- ing and of a disposing mind do make this my h\st will & Testament for the disposing & settling the things of this world which the Lord has entrusted me to & among my children in manner & form as followeth And imprimis I bequeath my soul into the hands of our most blessed savior and dear redeemer & my body to the dust • untill the resurrection day which I die in the firm belief & expectation of Item Isly I give unto my daughter Patience wife of Richard Bowen & to her heirs forever twenty acres of land in the first divis- ion last agreed upon & twenty pounds
Item 2''ly I give unto my daughter Mary the wife of Benjamin Hunt & to her heirs forever half my lot in the north purchased lands belonging to Rehoboth purchase and twent}' pounds / Item 3'Hy I give unto m}^ daughter Elizabeth wife of Capt Mason
/ & to her heirs forever the other half of my lot in the aforsaid north
\ purchase & twenty pounds
X- Item 4"'ly I give unto my daughter Hannah wife of Daniel Reed & to her heirs forever all my medow in the north purchase & twenty pounds And my mind &. will is the abovesaid sums given to my daughters (each being named) be by my executor of this my last will & testament well & truly paid Avithin the term of four years after my decease Furthermore my mind & will is that if all or any of my daughters shall happen to die before the time prefixed by me for my executors paying the several sums before expressed unto thv-m — then my mind & will is that each daughters legacy that shall happen to die shall be sold «S: truly paid to her children by an equal distri- bution
Item 5thly I give unto my son Jathnall Peck as an addition to
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what I have before given unto him the lot upon vrhich his dwelling b^'iuse now stands containing twent}' acres be it more or less which lot I had of William Carpenter of Rehoboth in exchange and also ouo parcel of land being a lot of twenty & six acres lying on the easterly side of Palmers River in Rehoboth near the oak swamp be the same more or less And also I give him ray fresh meadow formerly pur- chased of William Bucklin late of Rehoboth and also six acres of up- land, adjoining to the said meadow & also my upper meadow upon Palmers River and also the great piece of meadow that lieth in the meadow abutting upon the meadow of Joshua Smith on the one side & the meadow of Preserved Abell on the other side and also that part of my salt marsh lying on the southerly side of the creek bounded from a pine tree unto a little creek upon a straight line & also half my common rights in the town of Rehoboth and all ray common in the north purchased lands yet undivided — All and each of these lands I give unto my said son Jethniel Peck ^- to his heirs forever. Item 6ihly I give unto my son Samuel Peck & to his heirs forever my dewelling house barn and out houses & all my lands wheresoever & whatsoever which by deeds & grants their quantity & places being & bounds will appear which in this my last will & testament are not before by me given, with the residue of my common rights Item 7thly My mind & will is that after my debts and funeral charges be paid out of my movabal estate, that then the whole & residue thereof be equally divided amongst my children or those of their children that survive if any of them be dead before that time shall come Item 8thly I do by this my last will & testament make null & void & of none effect all other & former wills by me made
Finally I do nominate constitute appoint & ordain my son Samuel Peck my sole executor of this my last will & testament unto whom I commit all power for the execution & performance thereof & for the barrial of my body in decent & christian manner & for all other things requsite unto him as my executor and in testimony this above written is my true & last will & testament I the said Joseph Peck have hereunto set my hand & seal the day & year first above written
JOSEPH PECK
Read, signed & sealed in the presence of
JOHN PECK
WILLIAM DEAN
JONAII PALMER
32 PECK GENEALOGY, PART FIRST.
These presents may serve to declare to all whom it doth & may concern that whereas I Joseph Peck su' living at Palmers river within the township in the county of Bristol in the Province of ^Massachusetts Bay in Xew England have made my last will & testament i)earing date the fifth day of July in the year of our Lord 1697 for the settl- ing of my estate upon my surviving children & for the preventing of trouble & ditierence after my decease do also now for the same end & cause make this declaration as an explanation of m}- said last will & testament unto which these presents are annexed. That is to s:iy that all the lands that I have given & bequeathed to any of my children sons or daughters I give to them & to each of them »& to each of their respective heirs & assigns forever without any design of eutailment of the said lands or any of them And further whereas I have given to my son Jathniel Peck that part of my meadow or salt marsh lying on the southerly side of the creek bounded from a pine tree to a little creek upon a straight line & it is to be understood of that part of my salt marsh lying & being on the southerly side of the creek bounded from the pine tree standing by the Indian graves & from said tree to the river And to this declaration & explanation of my last will as above expressed I have set my hand & seal this eleventh day of TJarch in the j-ear of our Lord one thousand seven hundred &. one in the eleventh year of his majesties reign "William the thii'd over England &c
JOSEPH PECK
Signed & sealed in the presence of us as an explanation of the last will & testament of the said Joseph Peck TH0:SIAS ORMSBEE WILLL\M BLANDIN" HANXAH ORMSBEE
This will may be found upon record at Taunton, ifass.
CHILDREN. — THIRD GEXERATIOX.
1. Eebecka,' b. Nov. 6, 1G50. 5. Mary, b. Xov. 17, 1GG2.
2. Hannah, b. March 25, 1G53. 6. Ichabod, b. Sept. 13, 100i3. .3. Elizabeth, b. Nov. 26, 1657. 7. Patience, b. Oct. 11, 1061). 4. -f Jathniel, b. July 24, 16C0. 8.+Samuel, b. Oct. 11, 1672.
Hannah m. Daniel Read, Aug. 20, 1677.
Elizabeth m. Major Samuel Mason, of Stonington, the son of Major John Mason, the conqueror of the Pequots, being his second wife, iler children by him were Samuel, b. Aug. 26, 1695, and d. Nov. 28, 1701 ; Elizabeth, b. May
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6. 1C^7, and m. Kev. William Worthington ; Hannah, b. April 14, 1G09, and d. Not. 1724, unm.
Irh'jf-'Oil died upon the Island of Anticosti, about 1690, in the old French War, in the expedition of Sir William Phips to Canada.
Miry m. Benjamin Hunt.
Patience m. Richard Bowen.
[4.] JATHNipL PECK,,3 son of Joseph,^ settled near his father. The house in which he lived, and to which his father refers in his will, stood upon the plain or flat, northerly, and not far from tlie late residence of Gideon Peck, of Rehoboth, deceased. He became a man of wealth and influence. He was a representative to the General Court in 1721, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 30 and 31. He also took an active part in the affairs of the church. He was one of those instrumental in organizing and building up the one at Palmer's River. He and Captain Samuel Peck gave each one acre of land for the site of the house which stood upon the hill, northerly, and not far from what is now known as the Orleans Factory.* They were members of the church. Jathniel and his wife were Ijuried here. Their tombstones, when I last visited the place, weve in a good state of preservation.
The following are the inscriptions upon them :
In Memory of Mr Jathniel Peck deceased April y* 5"" 1742 in v* 82"^ year of bis age Rev 14.13 Blessed are y^ ded vi"^ die in- y' Lord &c
Here lies y* body of M" Sarah Peck y* wife of M"" Jathniel Peck dec'* June y* 4"" 1717 in y' ■47'^ year of her age
The sweet remembrance of ye just
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. Psalm 112.6
He deeded his lands to his children. The deeds may be found upon the records at Taunton, Mass. He married Sarah Smith, February 28, 16S8-0.
* This house was commenced in 1717, and completed aboht 17i'l. The charch was organized in 1721, consisting at first of ten members. The houae •tood until about 1773.
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CinLDREN. — FOURTn GEXEI^TIOX.
9.4-Daniel,-' b. Jan. 30, 16Sy-90. 17.+Joseph, b. April IS, 1702. Bap-
lO.+Ichabod, b. March 9, 1000-1.* tized June 14, 1702.
11. Solomon, b. Sept. 20. 1C92. Sup- 18. Ann, b. April 7, 1704. Baptized
pose died unni. Dec. 1728. May 28, 1704.
12. Esther, b. April 30, 1604. Sup- lO.-fBenjamin, b. Jan. IS, 1705-6.
pose died Feb. 1720-30. Baptized 1701).
13.+Jathniel, b. Sept. 10, 1695. 20. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 31, 1707. Bap- 14.-f Ebenezer, b. Sept. 20, 1G07. Bap- tized April 17, 1709.
tized June 14;, 1697. 21.-fHenry, b. Dec. 7, 1709.
15. Sarah, b. March 1, 1608-9. 22.4-Nathamel, b. Sept. 14, 1712.
16. Rebecka, b. Oct. 10, 1700. Bap-
tized May 25, 1701.
Daniel, Ichabod, Solomon, and Esther, were baptized April 11, 1G96.
Sarah married Ephraim Hunt, Xov. 8, 1822. (R. Rec., B. 1.) She loft no issue. !Mr. Hunt was a large landholder. He gave lands to the church in Eehoboth, for the better support of the ministry, which I am told they now hold.
EchecJca married Edward Martin, and settled in the eastern part of Seekonk. The farm v,'as the one recently owned and occupied by Capt. Jonathan Bow- ers. Her descendants were men of distinction. Simeon Martin, of Newport, a Lieut.-Governor of Rhode Island, and Philip Martin, of Providence, were her grandchildren.
Ann married Caleb Ormsbee. John H. Ormsbee, late of Providence, for
* This method of double dating was adopted to represent the old, or Julian. and the new, or Gregorian style of computing time.
By tRe old calendar of .Julius Cssar, the year was made to consist of three hundred and sixty-five days, and six hours. ' These six hours, amounting to one whole day in every four years, were added to February, making those years to consist of three hundred and sixty-six days, called leap years.
This computation made the year about eleven minutes longer than the trae solar time, which in every one hundred and thirty-one years amounted to one whole day. In consequence of this, the 21st dayof JIarch, which should have been when the sun crossed the equinoctial line at the vernal equinox, hud feUen back, so to speak, from the time of the Council of Nice, in the year 325 of the Christian Era, to the time of Pope Gregory XIII., ten days. He there- fore ordered that ten days should be left out of the year 1582 to make the 21s«- day of March fall on the time when the sun crossed the vernal equinox : and to prevent a like occurrence, ordered that three days should be abated in every four centuries.
Although most countries adopted the new style long before, Great Britain and her colonies did not fully do so until 1751, when Parliament ordered that the year 1752 should commence on the first of January, and that the ditterence between old and new style, which then amounted to eleven days, should be
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[8 ] SA:N[rEL3 PECK, son of Joseph,- settled upon his father's farm. ' He became a large landholder. He probably added to the homestead. He was entrusted with various offices in the town, and was a member of the church at Palmer's River. He died Jtme 9, I T3G, and was buried upon his own land. The graves of his family may be seen near the late residence of Mr. William Covel.
He died June the 9th, 1736, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. She died November the 12th, 1756, in the eighty-first year of her
aire.
His will, dated :\[ay 1, 1736, is upon the Taunton Records, E. S,
^'He*<iives to his dau-hter Rachel, wife of Simon Dillis, the use of one room in his house at the south end of his farm, to dwell in during her natural life, and the keeping of a cow wiuter and summer, while she remains in said house, and also five pounds a year, annually, to be paid during her life, and his best bed and bedding, after the de- cease of his wife. ,,
He also gives to her children four hundred pounds, to be equai.y divided amo°ngst them when they become twenty-one years of age.
left out of the following month of September, or in other -^<^f^]^^'J^l time should be set forward so much by calling the third day ot that mon.h
the fourteenth. . . „„-^„
For many years, during the change .vhich was ^^^^^^S Place in commen . .g the year, double dating was of frequent occurrence. By old stylo the j ear commenced on the 25th of March, and by new style, on the nrst of Jan- uary. These double dates, therefore, occur in the months ol .anuar>, ieu- ruary, and to the 25th of March. By a moment's reflection it will .. ...n whaT was intended by them. Take, as an example, ^^^^ f o^/ f f ^ ^-?: bod. which is recorded as occurring March 9, I'^^O oi- 91 \^ f J-^^ ^ ;: followed, and the year considered to commence on the 2ath ^^^^^^'^^^ born in 1690; but.if new style was followed, and the year allow d to co^ mence on the tirst of January, then the 9th of March would be in the y. ar
"t ^:^ li^-^e to new, previous to ITOO, add ten days; between i:00 and is'^a add -leven day- ; and between 1^00 and 1900, add twelve day,.
The Rus'ls still follow old style. To change their time to ours, aud twelve days.
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36 PECK GENEALOGY, — PART FIRST.
He gave to the children of his daughter Hannah, deceased, as follows : To her son Comfort, his heirs and assigns, all the houses, lauds, and orchards, where his father, Nicholas Peck, then lived. To her daughter Elizabeth, one hundred pounds, and one bed and bed- ding, after the decease of his wife. Also to her daughter Hannah, and her heirs forever, one hundred pounds. Also to her daughter Margaret, and her heirs forever, one hundred pounds.
He gave to Rachel, his wife, one room in his house at the south end of his farm, a cow, and her keeping winter and summer, and all his indoor goods, and what more she might need, in sickness and health, during her natural life.
He gives to his son Abiezer, and his heirs forever, all his houses, lands, and orchards, with all his lands and meadows at the north end of his farm, and his salt meadow, near Miles bridge, and one hundred and twenty pounds of stock, which he had loaned to him, and twenty pounds which would be due, and a mare of three years old, and also one-half of his apparel and arras, and half of his land at Long Hill, and one-half his common rights in Rehoboth.
He gave to his son Samuel, and his heirs, his house and bam and orchard, on the south end of his farm, and all his lands adjoining to the dividing line, and half his lands at Long Hill, and all his me;!UOws and lands in the ash swamp, joining to land of Nathan Bliss, aiid his land in the ox pasture ; also his land on the north side of the way, and his land by Samuel Bullock's, and his land by Joseph Peck's land, and half his common right in Rehoboth, with all his lands ana com- mon rights in Attleborough ; and if there should be any land forgotten in his will, it was to be divided equally between his two sons. If his wife did not dispose of what he had left for her use, it was to be equall}^ divided between his four children. Abiezer was to be at the expense of supporting his mother, and was to pay the legacies to the children of, Hannah. Samuel was to pay the legacies to his daughter Rachel and her children. He appoints Samuel his executor.
CniLDRE>r. — FOUETH GE>'ER.VTIOX.
23. Hannah, b. July 21, 1C97. Bap- 26. Eachel, b. Sept. 12, 1704. Bap-
tized Sept. 12, 1703. tized April ?2, 1705.
24. Elizabeth, b.Jace 5, 1700. Died 27.+Saniuel, b. Dec. 2, 17i;0. Bap-
March 29, 1703. tized April 13, 1707.
25. Benjamin, b. May 2G, 1702. Died 28. -f Abiezer, b. April 21, 1711.
March 27, 1703. nannah married Nicholas Peck. No. 1506. Bachd married Simon Dillis/
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 37
[9.] DAMIEL-* PECK, son of Jathxiel,^ settled in that part of the Rchoboth Xorth Purchase which was aJlervrards Attlebo- rough, and now Cumberland. R. L, at an early date. He purchased lands there in 1715 and 18 (Taunton Records, B. IT, pp. IS and 129), consisting of uplands, swamps and meadows, being in diSer- eut allotments (Attleborough Proprietors' Records, pp. 49, 99 and 157). These, with the lands laid out to him upon his rights in the common land, made him an extensive landholder. His lands were bounded west, by the Blackstone, or Pawtucket River, and extended so far east as to include what was afterwards known in the town as the Amesbury farm, being a part of the lands given in his will to his daughter Anna, adjoining those given to Sarah. His resi- dence was upon that part of his lands afterwards long known in the vicinity as the Sessions farm. His lands here included several of the farms now in that vicinity. About three hundred acres descended to his grandson, Col. George Peck.
He was the town treasurer of Attleborough in 1724, and the town clerk of Cumberland after it was set off to Rhode Island. He held the office at the time of his decease.
His will is upon the Records of Cumberland, B. 1, pp. 46, 47 and 48.
The following is a copy :
In the name of God Amen, the sixth day of August one thousand seven hundred and forty eight ; I Daniel Peck of Cumberland in the County of Providence, in the Colony of Rhode Island, in Providence Plantations in New England Yeoman ; being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given to Almighty God therefor ; — therefore, calling to mind the mortality of ray body, and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament, that is to saj-, principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it, and niy body to the earth, to be hurried in a decent christian burrial, at the discretion of ray Executrix, nothing doubting but at the General Resen-ection, I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of Go<l — and touching such worldly estates wherewith it hath pleased Gel to bless me in this life, I give, demise and dispose of the same m the following manner and form.
Imprimus, I give and bequeath to my well beloved son Daniel Peck, 4
38 PECK GENEALOGY, — PART FIRST.
his heirs and assigns fovever, all that part of my homestead which I have ah-eady given him a deed of gift of, and, as it is expresscl in said deed ; likewise I give unto my son Daniel his heirs and assigns forever, that right of land I purchased of James Wheeler Jun% lying near fort Dunimer in a place called Gallops Town, with all the prive- leges and appurtenances belonging to it, and likewise one whole right or share of common, in the purchase, called Rehoboth North Purchase and likewise I give unto my said son Daniel, his heks and assigns for ever ; (but after my wife Sarahs decease) that part of my homstead on the West side of mendon road, and on the East side of Pawtucket River, and also that part that lyeth between Stephen Brown's home- stead and that which I gave to my said son Daniel in the deed above said, with all the priveleges and appurtenances belonging to it
Item. I give to my well beloved daughter Sarah, the wife of John Whipple, to her, and to her heirs and assigns forever ; the whole of that tract of land lying upon Snecheteconet brook lying on the east side of mendon road, and between the land of Lieut Joseph Browu and Stephen Brown, containing several small allotments as may fully appear by the records of Attleborough land, alias Rehoboth north purchase lands ; reference there to, being had ; Likewise one quarter of a whole share of common in said Rehoboth North purchase, with all the priveleges and appurtenances belonging to both bequestmeuts
Item. I give to my well beloved daughter Anne, the wife of Gidt-on Bishop, to her, and to her heirs and assigns forever : all that part of the situation, said Gideon Bishop liveth upon, which I have already given to my said daughter Anne a deed of gill of, as it is exprt.;sed in said deed of gift, with all the priveleges and appurtenances there- unto belonging ; likewise, one quailer of a whole share in the coiniaon in the north purchase.
Item. I give to my grand daughter Molly Chapman, when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years old, to her and to her heirs and assigns forever, that tract of land lying on the west side of Gid- eon Bishops homestead, containing by estimation, eighteen acres, be the same more or less, in two allotments, and as the same are bounded in the records of the Rehoboth North purchase land ; likewise, that piece of land Thomas Alexander liveth upon, when said Thomas and bis wife are dead.
Item. I give unto ray grand children, that is to say, the children of my daughter Anne and Sarah, forever, in equal shares, to them and to their heirs and assigns for ever, my other right or share in the before mentioned Gallop's Town, with all the priveleges and appur- tenances to the same.
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Item. 'My mind and will is, that my son Daniel's right or share in Mid Gallop's Town, be that which said James "Wheeler Jr pnrcLa-od of said James's father, to wit, :Mr James Wheeler ; and likewise, inr dwelling after mj wifes decease, to be to his heirs and assigns for
ever.
Item. I give to my dearly beloved wife Sarah, the improvmeuts of the whole of my homstead during her natural life ; likewise, I give to niy said wife, all my movable estate within doors, and without, with all credits, to enable her to pay my Just debts ; likewise I give to my wife Sarah and for her heirs and assigns for ever a certain piece of land partly improved and partly unimproved lying on the East side of Mendon road and South of that wliich I give to my said son Daniel by deed as above is said ; likewise my i:!;nd and will is that my mov- able Estate above mentioned is my wife's, to dispose of as she pleases forever likewise I constitute make and ordain my said wife Sarah my sole Executrix of this my last will and testament and I do hereby utterly disallow revoke and annuU all and every other form testaments wills legacies and bequests and Executors by me in any ways before named willed and bequeathed ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness where of I have here unto set my hand and seal the da}' and year above written
Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said Daniel
Peck as his last will and testament
DANIEL PECK L S In the presence of us the subscribers ICHABOD PECK JOHN TOWER JUDITH PECK
The following is the inscription upon his tombstone in the Attle- borough City Burying Ground, so called :
In memory of Ensign Daniel Peck who departed this life y* (J^^ of November A D 1750 in y* 61"^ year of his age
He married Sarah Paine, daughter of Samuel Paine, who settled ill Woodstock, Conn.
CHILDREN — FTFTH GEN'F.RATIOX.
20. Anna, b. Oct. 13, 1716. 31.+Daniel, b. Nov. 13, 1723.
30. Sarah, b. Aug. 6, 1720.
Anna married Gideon Bishop. Sarah married John Whipple.
40 PECK GENEALOGY, PAET FIRST.
[10.] ICHABOD PECK,'' son of Jathniel.^ settled in that part of Attleboroiigb now Cumberland. He purchased lands there as early as October 23, 1721. He purchased of John S^veet- land lands, with house, etc., lying at the north end of Red Earth Hill, on each side of the road to Diamond Hill. It appears from the records at Taunton, and the Proprietors' Records, of Attic- borough, that he was the owner of large tracts of land, laid out to him upon his own, and upon the rights of his father and grand- father, in the common lands.
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He held difierent offices, at various tunes, in Attleborough and in Cumberland. His house was situated near the late residence of John XcwgII, Esq., upon the opposite side of the road.
I am told by those who remember to have seen it, that it was two stories in height, and large for those days. His old Avell, now upon the roadside, is still kept in repair, and noted for the purity of its water.
He married Judith Paine,"* daughter of Samuel Paine. She died November 26, -1778. He July 8, 1773. His son Benjamin was administrator upon his estate (Cumberland Probate Records, Book 5, pp. 97 and 350).
CHtLDIJEX — FTFTH GEXERATIOX.
32. Judith, b. Sept 16, 1720. 37. Rebecca, b. May IS, 1731. Died- 33.+Ichabod, b. Feb. 4, 1721-2. March 28, 1732.
34. Seth, b. Feb. 13, 1723-4. 38.+Solomon, b. April 19, 1733.
35. Mary, b. June 13, 172G. 39.-|-01iver, b. Feb. 5, 173G-7.
36. Joseph, b. Sept. IG, 1728. 40.+BeDJamiu, b. Sept. 12, 1739.
S<!th settled in Rumboot, Dutchess County, N. Y. ; suppose left no issue.
Judith married Ptiletiah Haws, April 15, 1740 (Wrentham Parish Records). They settled at PeekslcUl, N. Y. He died August 27, 1791. She died September 22, 1805. Their children were Feletiah,^ Seth,^ Solomon^ Eehecca,^ Jlary,^ and Judith.'^ Her grandsons, James' and John C. Hairs,'' were residing in Peekskill in 1^53. Her descendants are numerous.
Mar'j, it is supposed, died unmanned, as I learn nothing of her.
• Upon the records at Worcester, Mass., Book 7, p. 124, may be found the ajrreement between her and her brothers and sifters in relation to her father's estate, December 28, 1723.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 41
[13.] JATHXIEL PECK,'' Jr., son of Jathniel,^ married for hi5 wife Damarias Hunt, Avidow, October 19, 1719. She was ap- pointed administratrix upon his estate, October 28, 1739 (Taunton Records, B. 9, p. lOS). In the settlement of the account, he is called Lieut. Peck.
CHTLDRKN — FIFTH GENERATION: (R. ReC, B. 2, p. 21.)
41. Oliver, b. Feb. 1, 1719-20. 43. Sarah, b. May 30, 1723.
42. Mary, b. Oct. 3, 1721.
I learn nothing of these children; they probably died young.
[14.] EBEXEZER^ PECK, son of Jathniel,^ settled in the northeasterly part of Rehoboth, near Great Meadow Hill, so called. upon a branch or tributary of Palmer's River, where he established a forge, at which he and his sons did an extensive business for many years. Connected with it was also a saw-mill and grist-mill. The place is still known as the forge privilege ; little business is how- ever now done there.*
Ebenezer was a man of much distinction. His descendants were numerous. His sons settled near him, mostly in the vicinity of the forge. They owned a large tract of land, at least, it is said, one mile square. The place was long known as the Peck neighbor- hood.
The will of Ebenezer is upon the Records at Taunton, dated August 6, 17G0 (B. 17, p. 94).
Re gives to his wife Margaret, his Negro man, named Toney ; & all his indoor and out door movables, including cattle, Sheep and swine ; with the impro\Tnent of his real estate, during her natural life. He divides his lands among his 4 sons, Jathniel, Shubael, Ebenezer and Philip ; including his interest in the saw Mill &c ; they paying legacies to his daughters, Margaret, wife of James Short, and Sarah, Mar}', and Susa.
He married Margaret Whitaker, August 12, 1724 (R. Rec, B. 2).
• When I visited the place, in 18C2, it was nearly deserted. The water power, like that upon other small streams, when the lands become cleared, had failed. The remains of the saw-mill and grist-mill were there, but the house of Ebenezer was gone, and in place of the forge was a small building con- taining cotton machinery. 4*
42 PECK GENEALOGY, — PART FIRST.
CHIU)REX- FIFTH GE>-EBATIOX : (R. ReC, B. 2. p. 60.)
44.+Jathmel, b. Nov. 22, 1725. 49. Hannah, b. March 26, 1735. 45. Margaret, b. Jan. 20, 1726-7. Suppose d. unm.^^
46.4-Shubael,b. May 31, 1730. 50. Sarah, b. Jan 26. l,..-8
47.+Ebenezer, b. Sept. 17, 1732. > 51. Elizabeth, b. Maj 1,1-41.
48. James, b. Sept. 17, 1732. 5 52. Mary, b. Sept. 2-, 1-44
Twins ; James d. uum. March 53.+PlnliP, b. April :o,li 47.
^ l-5^_ 54. Susa, b. March 24, 1750.
21argaret married James Short, and settled in Seekonk. Ebenezer,^ Shu-
6ad,* and Simeon^ Short were her sous. Sarah, I am told, married Rev. Elhanan Winchester. . r • «
Mary married Ichabod Wade. Settled in Seekonk. mhanan, Leicis,
Ebenezer,^ and Comfort^ were her sons.
[17 ] JOSEPH^ PECK, son of Jathniel,^ is supposed to have ^married Mary Bliss, July 13, 1731 ^R- Rec, B. 2j, and to have settled in Rehoboth, ^vhere Isaiah Lane afterwards resided.
His widow was appointed administratrix upon his estate, March 21 1737-8 (T. Rec. B. 9. p. ^o). It is supposed she afterwards married a Fuller, as a Mrs. Mary Fuller was appointed guardian of Joseph, Aaron and Prescilla Peck, children of Joseph Peck, February 19, 1739 (T. Rec., B. 9, p. 332).
CHILDREN -FIFTH GEXER.VTION : (T. ReC, B. 2. p. 90.)
' 55. Joseph, b. March 6, 1732. 57. PresciUa, b. Oct. 9, 1737.
56. Aaron, b. Dec. 7, 1733.
Joseph. I am told, resided for some time in Rehoboth upon the I^ane farm, so called, in that vicinity; and from there removed and settled upon the Con- Tecticut River, in the vicinity of Sprin,^eld, where he is supposed to have Ipft descendants. I have been unable to find them.
IroTresided with his brother Joseph while in Rehoboth. He is suppos d to have afterwards settled in Richmond, N. H., and to have married at an Tdvance/a^e, a widow, Chloe Gurnsey, Sept. 16, 179S. He d.ed a^jout ^ .. \ i.,n<rhtpr nf this widow was the ^^lIe oi caivin reLh. '(«rilersor;f DaMtt."Brt.e .eco..s a. Keeae, .V H., it appeal ..at Aaron purchased lands in Richmond, in 1 . 94.
riQl BEXJAMIN-* PECK, son of Jathxiel,^ settled in the southwest part of Attleborough, in that part now Cumberland.
-7^7-;r^7;;;rthat the threl^;^^, Daniel, l^^::iZ^^^^uy.min le^ T, hinth at an earlv date, and settled in Attleborough. at nearly an equal dis- f^TeTom each o:h;r ani about three miles apart, doubtless thinking them- selves, at that time, quite near neighbors.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 43
A part of the house which he is supposed to have built, and in which his son Solomon afterwards resided, was standing in 1852. It has since been taken down.
The cellar walls were still standing when I last visited the place. The location is about two miles nOrtheast from Lonsdale Village, near tlie late residence of John Follett, Esq. Here Benjamin lived and died, August. 10, 1749. His will is upon the Cumberland Rec- . ords, B. 3, p. 22.
He gives to his son Solomon, sixty acres of land, to be set off from the south part of his farm. He gives to his wife Elizabeth, all the rest of his lands, buildings, houses, debts due him, and movable effects. He gives to his daughters Bebee and Anue Peck, five hun- dred pounds each. He makes his wife his executrix.
He was twice married: first, to Elizabeth Whitaker, February
13, 1728-9; second, to Elizabeth . His first wife died
April 15, 1731 ; his second, September 4, 1756.
CHILDREX — FrFTH GEXEKATIOX.
58.-|-Solomon, b. May 11, 1730. 61. Bebee, b. March 27, 1740. Died
59. Elizabeth, b. June 22, 1734. AprU 30, 1743.
Died Jan. 21, 1747-8. 62. Lydia, b. Oct. 13, 1742. Died —
60. Ichabod, b. March 12, 1736-7. Nov. 7, 1742.
Died Oct. 6, 1741. 63. Bebee, b. Nov. 6, 1743.
64. Anne, b. Feb. 8, 1745-6.
y Bebee married Daniel Read, Jr., of Attleborough, April 23, l7Go.^ Anne married Eliphalet Day, of Attleborough, March 2, 1769.
[21.] HENRY^ PECK, son of Jathniel,=' lived and died in Rehoboth, near what is now known as the Village, and I am told, upon the farm occupied in 1863 by Mrs. Hannah Allen, widow. '
He married Rachel Whitaker, March 26, 1732 (R. Rec, B. 2). She died at tile residence of hec son Solomon, in Royalston, Mass., aged ninety-three years.
CHILDREN' — FIFTH GENTIRATIOX : (R. Rec., B. 2, p. 114.)
C^.-f John, b. Feb. 4, 1734-5. 68.-f-Daniel, b. May 17, 1741. >
66.-f-Henry, b. Feb. 28, 1737-8. 69. Benjamin, b. May 17, 1741- S
67. Rebekah, b. Feb. 11, 1739-40. Twins; Benjamin, unknown.
44 PECK GENEALOGY, — PART FIEST.
70. Oliver, b. Oct. 24, 1742. Died 73.4-Soloraon, b. Oct. 3, 1749.
young. 74.+01iver, b. Feb. 20, 1751-2, or
71. Rachel, b. Feb. 12, 1744-5. Died March 9, 1752.*
with the small-pox. 75. Lydia, b. Feb. 1, 1755.
72. Lydia, b. Sept. 10, 1747. Died
young.
JiebeX-ah married Elisha Phiuey, of Warren, R. I, Daniel and Elisha Phiney, of Warren, are her descendants.
Lydia married Samuel Turner, grandson of Rev. David Turner, and settled in Royalston, Mass.
[22.] NATHA^^IEL'' PECK, son of Jathniel,^ settled in Eehobotli, it is supposed near his father, upon the homestead or a part of it. I learn but little in relation to him. He died about 1762. Sylvanus ^fartin ^as appointed administrator upon his estate, August 3, 1702 (Taunton Records, B. 17, p. 62-i). The inventory names twenty acres of land and buildings. In 1777 a guardian was appointed over Mercy Peck, widow of Nathaniel, and daughter Rebecca.
CHILDREN' — FtFTH GENT:RATI0X.
7(5. Rebecca, and it is supposed others.
[27.] REV. SAMUEL^ PECK, son of SAinTEL,^ resided upon a part of the homestead. He was a baptist clergyman, denomi- nated at that time one of the new lights. The house in which he preached was located in that part of Rehoboth since ^Seekonk, near the late residence of Joshua Smith. It was taken down in 1815. He is said to have been a zealous preacher, much attached to his religious tenets. He married Hannah Allen.
The following is from their tombstones :
Samuel Peck who died No" 26, 1788 in y* 82 year of his age who was an EkF of a church of christin Rehoboth near 40 year3 Having* served his generation by y* will of God fell asleep in Jesus — Ended his life with y' words of }'• holly Apostle See"' Timothy 4 "^'p 7*'' verse
" With heavenly weapons I have fought the battle of the Lord Finish* my corse & kept 3'" faith and wate the sure reward
Hannah Peck, wife of Rev. Samuel, died August 13, 1773, aged 71 years.
• Upon the town records, it is February 26, and on the family records, . March 9, one being in old, the other in new style.
DESCEXDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 45
CHTLDREX — FIFTH GE>rERATION .: (R. ReC, B. 2, p. SS.)
77.-}-Saraael, b. Feb. 27, 1734-5. 80. Benjamin, b. Nov. IS, 1741.
7S.4-Alleu, b. Feb. 1, 1735-6. Sl.+Lewis, b. Feb. 3, 1745.
T'j.-f-Josiali, b. May 18, 1740.
Binjnmin, I am told, settled, lived and died in Virginia, where he became wealthy, leaving descendants. I have been unable to find them. He is sup- posed to have deeded his estates in Providence, August IS, 17S4 (P. Rec, B. 21, p. 131).
[28.] ABIEZER^ PECK, son of SAiruEL,^ resided upon a part of the homestead. ^He was twice married. First, I am told, to Submit Sawyer; second, to Naomi Allen, sister to the wife of Rev. Samuel Peck. His first wife died October 20, 1740. He died September 20, 1800. His second wife died July 2, ISOl.
CHILDREN- — FIFTH GEXERATION : (R. ReC, B. 2, p. J37.)
82. Submit, b. Jan. 14, 173S-9. 87. Hannah, b. April 13, 1740. Died
m. Abiezer, b. Feb. 6, 1739-40. Aug. 6, 1754 (R. Rec, B. 3).
Died March 17, 1740-1. 88.-(-Elihu, b. Jan. 19, 1750-1.
84. Naomi, b. Feb. 29, 1743-4, by 89. Isaac, b." Nov. 4, 1752. Died
second wife. Nov, 22, 1772.
85. Rebecca, b. Sept. 13, 1745. 90. Ann, b. Dec. 31, 1754. Died 66.4-Perez, b. Sept. 9, 1747. Sept. 28, 1778.
91. Rachel, b. Jan. 16, 1757.
Submit married Elder Jacob Hicks ; left no issue. Rebecca married Thomas Allen, of Rehoboth. Bachel married Christopher Barney, of Swanzy. Naomi married Heni*y Peck. No. 66.
[31.] DANIEL^ PECK, son of Daniel,'' settled near his father. He died at an early age, a few days previous to the decease of his • father. His will is upon the Cumberland Records, dated October 10, 1750.
He appoints his wife Hopestill his executrix. He gives her all his household goods; also his mare, and one cow, and the benefit and improvement of his farm until his son George should become of age. If she remained his widow until his son became of age, then she was to have her livin"- out of his estate so long as she remained his widow, and no longer. He gave to his son George all his lands and build- ings in Cumberland, and one-half of a share of a whole right of com- mon in Attleborough ; and to his daughter Sarah three hundred pounds, to be paid her by his son George, when twenty-one years of
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46 PECK GENEALOGY,— PART FIRST.
He married Hopestill Dexter. He died October 11, 1750.*
CHILDREN- — SIXTH GEXERATIOX.
92. Sarah, b. Feb. 27, 1747-8. 93.+George, b. Sept. 3, 1749.
[33 ] ICHABOD^ TECK, son of Ichabod/ resided in Cum- berland, R. I. He enlisted in the war of the Revolution; Tvas promoted to a Licut.-Colonel, as I am told ; ^vas wounded, and died of his wounds. He is said to have been a brave officer.
He married Lydia Walcott, of Cumberland, February 28, IToO (Cumberland Records, B. 1, p. 4).
CniLDREX — SrXTH GENERATION-: (C. Eec, B. 1, p. 12.)
94. Mary, b. Jan. 14. 1752. 9S.+Ichabod b Nov. 20, 1701
95.4-Daniel, b. May 4, 1754. 99.+Jeremiah, b. J-e - 1. 64.
96. Seth, b. Feb. 22, 1757. Died 100. Joseph, b. Sept. 16 l,b. . Sup-
pose left no family, unm. ^
97. Lydia, b. Feb. 17, 1759.
Lydia married a — Page, and settled in Marlborough, N. H., where she left children.
[38 ] SOLO^^IOX^ PECK, son of Ichabod,* settled, lived and died in the southwesterly part of Wrentham, Miiss., where his son -Royal, and his grandson, Joel F. Peck, have since lived and died, and where his great-grandson Royal now resides.
He is represented bv those who knew him to have been a man of distinction, — a wealthy, industrious, and thrifty farmer. He married Mercy Foster, daughter of Ebenezer Foster, of Cumber- land, R. I., June 14, 1756. She was born May 22, 1734.
From their tombstones :
In memory of Mr Soloman In memory of Mr' Marcy Peck
Peck who died Dec' SP' 1802 in relict of ^V Soloman Peck who. y TO'- year of his Age died July 25'M806 in ye 73^ year
of her Age
Tis but a few, whose days amount Children, see as you pass by,
To three score years and ten ; Your parents here together he.
And all beyond'that short account, O dont forget, that soon you must
Is sorrow toil and paine. FcUow them here, and turn to dust.
• His widow married Joseph Brown, June 2, 1752. Sarah, the daughter, married Dr. David Brown, April 28, 1705.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR.
47
CIULX>REX
lOI.-i-Levi, b. April 14, 1757. lO.'.+Koyal, b. June 13, 1759. KC-f-Jnol, b. April 9, 17G1. 104. Mercy, b. April 28, 1765. Died Sept. 4, 1775.
SIXTH ge>t:ratiox.
105. Lois, b. May 3, 1767. Died
April 11, 1773, I06.+Solomon, b. July 28, 1769. 107. Darius, b. March 22, 1775.
Died young. lOS.+Jesse F., b. April 2, 1777.
The following was found among his papers
Aug" 30"' 1778
> The United States of America to Solomon Peck Dr
To sundry articles lost in the retreat from the Island of Rhode Island in passing Howlands FeiTy so called viz
To one good great Coat .
To one large new blanket
To one new pair of tow cloth trowsers
To one pair of yarn stockings .
To one Flannel shirt
To one knapsack
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£15 |
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10 |
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£28 U
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ryyvo.
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State of Rhode Isla>'d ss
In Cumberland 12"' of November A D 1778 Islx Solomon Peck the above subscriber made Solemn oath that the above articles by him lost and charged against said United States is just and true in all its parts
Before me "
JOHN DEXTER Justice of Peace
[39.] OLIVERS PECK, son of Ichaeod/ settled at first at Fiahkill, then at Norway, Herkimer County, N. Y., where he died Juno 1796.
Oliver Peck & Fear Foster both of Cumberland were married April T 22 1759 by Job Bartlett Justice of Peace Recorded Apr 3 1765
Witness JOHN DEXTER Town Clerk
48 PECK GEXEALOGY, — PART FmST.
CnrUDREN — SIXTH GEXEliATION.
109. Nancy, b. Xov. 25, 175?; m. lU.+Ira, b. Oct. 15. 1771.
Stepheu Ketchum. I15.+Lewis, b. Dec. 17, 1773.
110. Oliver, b. Nov. 22, 17C1.* I16.+Eli, b. Jan. 23, 1776. lll.+Joseph, b. Nov. 13, 1763. 117. Polly, b. Jan. 23, 1.773; m. 112.+Foster, b. Dec. 20, 1765. Silas Elswortli. lia.+Amos, b. May 16, 1768.
[40.] BEXJAMIX^ PECK, son of Ichabod,* remained upon the homestead at tii-st, then removed to Stoughton, ^Nlass., where he died in 1705. He married Letisa Titus. June 15, 17GS.
CmLDRIIN — FIFTH GEXERATIOX : (C. ReC, B. 2, p, IS.)
118.4-Benjamiu, b. Aug. 20, 1769. 121.+George, b. July 21, 1776.
I19.+James, b. Dec. U, 1771. 122. Chloe, b. March 20, 1779.
120. Olive, b. April 5, 1774. 123. Nancy, b. July 3, 17S1.
Olive married Enos Ray, October 3, 179G, and died leaving three girls, who died without issue.
Chloe married James GiUinore, December 15, 1796 ; no issue.
Nancy married Paul Clark, January 9, 1S06. ,
[44.] JATHNIEL5 PECK, son of Ebenezer,'' occupied the forge of his father, continuing the business, in connection with his brothers. The house in which he resided, probably more than one hundred years old, was standing when I visited the place. He married for his first wife, Sybel Butterworth; for his second, Mrs. Sarah Michel, widow, formerly Miss Sarah Ingols ; for his third, Mrs. Rebecca Martin, formerly Miss Rebecca Horton. His first wife died March 15, 1769. His second wife died August 9, 1798. He died March 23, 1812.
CHTT.DREX — SIXTH GEjrERATIOX : (R. ReC, B. 2, p. 121.)
124. Jathniel, b. Feb. 24, 1747-8. 130. Sybel, b. Sept. 24, 1761.
Died unm. I31.+Shubael, b. July — 1764,
125.+Otis, b. April .10, 1750. 132.-|-Benoni, b. Feb. 8, 1769.
126. Esther, b. April 21, 1752. 133.+EdmTind, b. Sept. 2, 1773.
127.+James, b. Aug. 10, 1754. 134. Sarah, b. Oct. 11, 1775; m.
128. Olive, b. Nov. 20, 1756. Died Noah Carpenter.
tinm. 135.+George W. b. Nov. 11, 1777.
129. Sylvester, b. July 9, 1759. 136. Shubael, b. Jan. 22. 1779.
Died in the army, unm.
* Oliver, I am told, was residing at Cobleskill, Schoharie County. N. Y., in 1814, and had two children, Fatty and Jane, and perhaps others. I have been unable to find them.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 49
[46.] SnUBAEL^ PECK, son of Ebenezer,^ settled near Ins brothers. He was an active business man. He held a colonel's commission, represented his town in the State legislature, was jus- tice of the peace, etc. He was twice married : fii'st, to Huldah Hunt ; second, to ^lolly Wade. He died from injuries received in the saw- mill.
CHIU>IiEN- — SIXTH GENERATION: (R. RCC, B. 3, p. 63.)
137. Huldah, b. Feb. 23, 1755. 138. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 31, 1757.
Died young. Died young.
[47.] EBEXEZER^ PECK, son of Ebexezer,^ remained upon the homestead, where he lived and died. He was a man of public influence and distinction. He married Mellison .
CniLDREX — SIXTH GESERATIOX : (R. ReC, B. 3, p. 126.)
139. Calvin, b. June II, 1759. Died 141. -f Cromwell, b. July 18, 17C3.
in the army. 1-1:2. Huldah, b. .
UO. Ebenezer, b. June 8, 1761. ,
Died in the army.
Huldah married Ephraim Goodwin, of Dighton, Mass.
[53.] PHILIP^ PECK, son of Ebenezer,"* was a blacksmith by trade and occupation. His residence was near his brothers. His house, which was large, is still standing in good condition, and was occupied, in 1862, by his son Cyril C. Peck. He was very much respected. He held various public trusts. He was one of the selectmen of the town for many years, both political parties sup- porting him, in return for his honesty and fidelity.
He married Ruth Williams, July 5, 1768. He died April 6. 1805. She died January 12, 1830.
CHILDREN — SIXTH GENERATION: (R. Rec, B. 3, p. 197.)
143.-}-Wmiams, b. July 3, 1770. 148. Polly, b. Aug. 2, 1780.
144.-f Lemuel, b. April 2, 1772. 149. Sally, b. June 3, 17S2.
145. Clarina, b. Oct. IG, 1774. 150.+Ebenezer, b. March 3, 17S4.
146. Philip W., b. Aug. 2, 1776. 151. Ruth, b. Dec. 14, 1786. 147.-I- James, b. June 17, 1778. 152.+CyrU C, b. Jan. 31, 1789.
Clarina married Asahel Pierce, of Calais, Vt., a wealthy farmer. She left descendants, who are residing there.
Sally married Gideon Hicks ; settled in Calais, Vt. He was a prominent man in the town, and left descendants, who are still residing there. 6
50 PECK GENEALOGY, — PAET FIRST.
PoUy married John Davis.
Suth died unmarried, in 18C2.
Philip ir. ^as a school-teacher, and a teacher of music and dancing in his early life. He afterwards settled in Virginia, where he became a leading member of the church. He died much respected.
[58.] SOLOMAN^ TECK, son of Bexjamix,'* settled upon the homestead, where he remained until 17S4, when he moved to Sut- ton, Mass., where he resided until his decease, April 5, 179-4.
He married Esther "Wiswold, December 7, 1758, daughter of Ichabod Wiswold, of Attleborough, Mass. She was born July 1, 1740, and died December 31, 1816.
CnrLDREX — SIXTH GEN'ERATIOX.
153. Elizabeth, b. Sept. 19, 1759. 158. -(-Solomon, b. Feb. 19, 1773. Died
Died May 10, 1831, unm. Aug. 27, 1809.
15-t. Esther, b. Sept. y, 17G1. Died 159. Bebee, b. May 25, 1775. Died
Jan. 14, 1795, unm. May 11, 1831.
155. Lydia, b. Dec. 7, 17G1. Died IGO. Anna, b. May 29, 1778. Died
May 9, 1788. Oct. 10, 1798, unm.
156.-f Benjamin, b. Aug. 1, 17G7, Died IGl. Mary, b. Nov. 5, 1780. Died
Oct. 18, 1S32. Aug. 12, 1798, unm.
157.-f David, b. Oct. 10, 1769. Died 162. Ichabod, b. Teb. 2, 1784. Died
Sept. 10, 1840. March 23, 1802, unm.
lydia married Dr. Joseph Lee, of Cumberland, R. I. Her children were Keicton, Galen ' and Alfred.''
Bebee was twice married : first, to Ezra Barrus ; second, to Deacon Jacob Ide. George,'' of Taunton, Mass., and Ira Bairns,'' of Providence, R. I., both physicians, are her sons.
[65.'] JOBN^ PECK, son of Hexry,^ left Rehoboth, and set- tled in Royalston, Mass., about 1775. From there he removed to Montpelier, Yt., in 1S06, where he died, March 4, 1812. He was a farmer ; and while he resided in Royalston was one of the town officers many years. He devoted a portion of his time to school teaching, and, I am told, was quite a poet.* He married [Mary Drown.
* A poem, in opposition to the doctrine of Universal Salvation, said to have been written by him, was published in pamphlet form in 1813, and reprinted by John P. Jewett &, Co., Boston, in 1858.
DESCEXDANT3 OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 51
CHTLDEEN* — SIXTH GIvS-ERATIOX :
lG3.+Joshua, b. ICT.+Squire, b.
IGi. Oliver, b. d. 1786, umn. 168.+John, b.
lC5.-f-Hiram, b. 169. Rachel, b.
IGG.+Xathaniel, b. 170. Mary, b.
Bachel married William Drown.
Marij married a Hathaway, and settled in Vermont. One of her sons is a merchant in Boston, of the lirm of Hicks i Hathaway.
[66.] HEXEY^ PECK, son of Henry,'' settled in Seekonk, upon what lias been knoxvn in that vicinity as the Dr. Brighain farm.
He married Xaomi Peck (Xo. S4). daughter of Abiezer Peck, April 25, 17G5. She died June 8, 1S24. He August 8, 183!).
CniLDKE^" — SIXTH GF.NT:nATIOX :
171. Gideon, b. Xov. 11, 17G5. 17G.-(-Wllliain, b.
172. Martha, b. 177. Ezra, b. was lost at sea.
173. Lucy, b. 178. Hannah, b. d. April 30, ISGo.
174. Henry, b. d. unm. 170. Mary, b.
175. Naomi, b. - ISO. SaUy, b.
Martha married Thomas BuDock. Lucy married WiUiam Daggett. Naomi married Simeon Read.
Hannah married Thomas Bullock, who had been the husband of her iister Martha, deceased.
Sally married Drayton Carpenter.
[68.] D.VXIEL-^ PECK, son of Hexry,'' removed from Eeho- both, and settled in Royalston, Mass., about 1775; an industrious and enterprising farmer.
He married Relief Joy, of Reholjoth, Xovember 7, 1771.
He died in Royalston, in lSl-4. She died in 1832.
CHTLDEEX — SIXTH GEXEKATION :
Isi.+Daniel, b. Feb. 6, 1772. 187. Sally, b. Sept. 9, 1781.
l^i'.-f Ichabod, b. April 6, 1774. 188.-|-Moses, b. Dec. 17, 1733.
133. Sally, b. Nov. 29, 1775. Died 189. Rebeckah, b. Oct. 16, 1735.
Sept. 17, 1778. 190. Charlott, b. Aug. 4, 1737.
184.-|-SoIomon, b. iNIarch 6, 177G. 191. Lydia, b. Nov. 16, 1789.
185. Royal, b. March 7, 1778. Died 192. Relief, b. Sept. 11, 1792. [Died
Sept. 19, 1778. unm.
ISC.+CalvIn, b. Oct. 16, 1779. 193.' Huldah, b. Aug. 11, 1794.
52 PECK GENEALOGY, — PAET FIRST.
Salhj married Asa Gould. November 24, 1S03, and settled in Warwick, Mass.
Bebeckah married Salma Algiers, for her first husband, am! Eugene Baker, for her second. She was residing in Chelsea, Mass., in lsG5. To her kind- ness I am indebted for my information.
Lydia married Rev. Joseph Hancock, of Montpelier, Vt.
Huldah married John Pierce ; settled in Swauzey, N. H., where she died, leaving no issue.
[73.] SOLOMON^ PECK, son of HexriV left Eehoboth, Mass., and settled in Royalston. in 1779. He at first purchased about thirty acres of land, to which by enterprise and industry he afterwards added much. He died Xovember 14, 1822.
His wife, before marriaj^e, was Anna Wheeler. They were mar- ried July 1772. She died Xovember 10, IS 10.
^ CHILDREN — SIXTH GE^x'ERATIOX :
19-t. Eachel, b. Nov. 13, 1773. Died 201. Polly, b. Nov. 9, 1787. Died in
Sept. 19, 1794. 1807.
195. Silvia, b. Feb. 17, 1773. 202. Betsy, b. June 25, 1790.
196. Sally, b. Jan. 2G, 1777. 203. Ambrose.b. June 12, 1792. Died 197.+Solomon, b. May 4, 1779. June 24, ISOS.
198.-f James W., b. .July 7, 17S1. 204. Harvey, b. March 31, 1794. Died
199.-fBenoni, b. July 27, 1733. Dec. 2, ISIO.
200. Anna, b. July 12, 1785. 205. Martha, b. Nov. 21, 1798.
206. Diana, b. Aug. 8, ISOO.
Silvia married Ebenezer Chase, February 20, 1800, and settled at Athol, Mass.
Sally married Comfort Fuller. They and their children are deceased. Anna married Amos Goff, September 5, 1805 ; no issue. BKtsy married Samuel Goff, September 5, 1811, and settled in Ohio. Martha married Ezra Baldwin, September -J.'^., 1820; settled in Ohio. Diana married Daniel Boyce, January 1, 1818, and settied in Vermont.
[74.] OLIVERS PECK, son of Henry," lived and died in the northerly part of Rehoboth, where his son now resides, an indus- trious and wealthy farmer. He married Hannah Bliss, October 25. 1774. He died January 26, 1839. She :March U, 1337.
CHILDIIEX — SEXTH GENERATIOX :
207. Darius, b. Jan. 20, 177C; left 211. +Rufi!3, b. June 17, 1786. • ♦
no family. 212.+Caleb, b. Jan. 10, 17S9,
208. Hannah, b. June 5, 1773. 213.-f-Samuel, b. Nov. 24, 1791.
209. Lepha, b. Jan. 23, 1781. Died 214. Koyal, b. May 11, 1794. Died
Sept. 2, 1792. April 29, 1813, unm.
210.-f Oliver C, b. Feb. 9, 1784. 215. Lepha B., b. Dec. 13, 1797.
DESCENDAXT3 OP JOSEPH PECK, JE. 53
Hannah married Leonard Hodges, of Norton. Leonard, Earle, Andrew and Jio'jal Hodges, of Illinois, are her descendants.
L^pha B. married Zeba Bliss ; settled in Portland, Maine. Zenas and Ziha Bliss, now residing there, are her descendants.
[77.] SAMUEL-^ PECK, son of Rev. SAiiUEL," settled npon the lands given him by his father. He -^as a wealthy farmer. The farm is the one recently owned and occupied by Mr. William Covel, of Rehoboth, now deceased.
He married Sarah Jencks, of Pawtucket, R. I.
CHILDREN — SIXTH GEXEKATIOX : (R. Eec, B. 3, p. 116.)
216. Susannah, b. Feb. 26, 1700. 221. John, b. Sept. 3, 1772. Died
217. Hannah, b. July 25, 1762. umn.
218. Sar;ib, b. July 21. 1765. 222. Eve, b. June 7, 1775. Died 2ia.+George, b. March 7, 1763. May 16, 1S04.
220. Lydia, b. Sept. 5, 1709. ^
Susannah married Elnathan Lake, and resided in Rehoboth. Her daughter L'jdia married William Covel, and settled upon the homestead of her grand- father. From her I received my information in relation to her connections.
Sarah married GrindaU Chase, and moved to Plainfield, Conn.
Hannah married Gaieus Peck, Xo. 2609.
[78.] ALLEX^ PECK, son of Rev. Sa^itel,'' resided for some years in Providence, then returned to Reboboth, and lived and died upon the homestead.
He married the widow Elizabeth Dexter, of Providence.
CHiLDUEX — SIXTH ge>t;ratiox : (R. Rec, B. i, p. 08.)
223. Hannah, b. Feb. 5, 1777-. 22.5.-|-Benjamin, b. Dec. 25. 1781.
224. Elizabeth, b. Sept. 20, 1779. 226. John R., b. March IS, 17>i; no
children.
Hannah married Oliver Allen, of Providence, Tvhere they lived and died. Elizabeth married Sylvanus Martin, of Providence, where they lived and died.
[79.] JOSIAH-^ PECK, son of Rev. SA^ruEL,'' settled at first upon a part of the homestead, and then upon the farm, since occu- pied by the town of Seekonk as an Asylum. He married Patience Bosworth, September 14, 176 t.
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54 PECK GENEALOGY, — PART FIEST.
CHTLDREX — SIXTH GEXXEATIOX : (R. Rec, B. 3, p. 178.)
227. 4- Joseph, b. May 30, 17t35. 233. Susannah, b. Sept. 20, 1777.
228. Samuel, b. Feb. 22, 1767. Died Died unm.
in Savannah, April 6, 17S6. 234. TVUliam, b. Oct. 3, 17S0. ">
229. Patience, b. Dec. 11, 1768. 235. Temperance, b. Oct. 3, 1780. )
230. Betse}-, b. March 30, 1771. Twins ; William died June 5, 231.+Josiah, b. April 18, 1773. 1797, on a passage from Ha-
232. Anne, b. June 6, 1775. Died vana to "Warren, R. I.
Oct. 22, 1704, num.
Temperance was twice married; first, to Dr. Thompson, of "Warren;
second, to ilajor Allen Monroe, of Seekonk.
[81.] LEWIS^ PECK, son of Rev. Samuel,^ settled in Provi- dence, where lie became wealtliy. He "u-as a merchant. He built and owned the wharf since known as Peck's Wharf.
Ho married Xancv Foster, daughter of John Foster, December 19, 1773. He died November 10, 1823. She March 6, 1847, aged 93 years, 5 months, and 16 days.
CnXLDREX — SIXTH GF.XERATIOX :
236. Ann, b. Jan. 1, 1775. 239. Clarissa, b. April 16, 1782. Died
237. John, b. May 25, 1777. Died April 13, 1S49, unm.
unm. 240. Horace, b. Oct. 22, 1784.
233. James, b. Jan. 14, 1780. Died
num.
Horace died, unmarried, March 27, 1817.
Ann married Griffin Childs, of Providence, R. I. She died April 15, 1816. Lewis Peck Childs, Esq., of Providence, is their son. To his kindness and generosity I am indebted for the likeness of the tombstone of his great-great maternal grandfather, Capt. Samuel Peck. This stone (see page 35) was procured in England. The work upon it is a tine specimen of art.
[86.] PEREZ^ PECK, son of Abiezer,^ settled at first upon the homestead ; afterwards in Coventry, R. I., where he died.
He married Experience Smith. She died November 7, 1803. He October 13, 1825.
CHILDREX — SIXTH GEyERATTOX :
241. Isaac, b. April 20, 1773. Died 246. Sebea, b. Sept. IS, 1783. Died
Sept. 14. 1787. Jan. 4, 18u3.
242.+Cron;well, b. Sept. 30, 1774. 247.+Perez, b. Sept. 14, 1786.
243. Noah, b. Sept. 17, 1776. Died 248. Cynthia, b. May 13, 1789. Died
Sept. 16, 1778. Aug. 25, 1^51.
244. Arnold, b. May 5, 1778. Died 249. Irena, b. March 30, 1793. Died
Dec. 21, 1784. J-une 2, 1842.
245. Anna, b. May 18, 1781. Died
AprU 2, 1851.
An.na married LewLs Chafee ; no issue.
DESCEND AXIS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 55
rss.] ELTHU^ PECK, son of Abiezer/ settled in Providence. He was a house carpenter by trade and occupation. He married Rebecca Burlingame, daughter of Edmund Burlingame. He died June 23, 1806. She died December 20, 1S24. She was the Exec- utrbt upon his estate, and presented the inventory to the court November 24,1806.
CHTLDREX — SIXTH GEN'ERATION :
250. Mary, b. May 29, 1777. Died 254. Cyrus, b. Oct. 3,,17S7.
Aug. 30, 1779. 255. Maria, b. Oct. 9, 1790.
251. ■William, b. Sept. 16, 1779. 256. Elizabeth, b. Jaue 10, 1793. Died
Died Nov. 6, 179S, unm. Oct. 13, 1794.
252. Beujamin, b. Oct. 14, 1731. 257. Elizabeth, b. Dec. 29, 1794. Died
. Died Jan. 5, 1S03, unm. May 7, 1856.
253. Anne, b. April 14, 1785.
Anne married Rev. Luther Bailey, October 8, 1S08. Mr. Bailey settled in Medway, Jlass., where he preached twenty-seven years. He died December 1861.
Ci/rus married Ann Jackson, of New York City, and left one child by the name of Jlary Ann.
Maria was living, in 1S63, unmarried.
[93.] GEORGE^ PECK, son of Daxiel,^ resided upon the estates, in Cumberland, R. I., inherited fi-om his father and grand- father. He was a man of much distinction in the town. He repre- sented it in the General Assembly, and held various offices.
He held a colonel's commission during the war of the Revolution, in which he took an active interest.
He was twice married; first, to Phebe Whipple, daughter of Stephen Whipple, April 12, 1770. About 1782 he left Cumber- knd, and settled at Eastport, Me. He resided for several years upon the Island of Campobello. He drew a pension for several years previous to his decease. His second wife was Phebe Ballou, daughter of Elisha Ballou, of Cumberland.
CHnjJREN- r.Y FIRST WIFE — SEVENTH GEN-ERATIOX : (C. ReC, B. 1, p. 128.)
253. Daniel, b. Oct. 7, 1770, Died 262. George, b. March 19, 1779.
unm. 263. Anster, b. June 5. 1781. Died
259. Amey, b. May 2, 1772. July 9, 1811, unm.
260. Sally, b. June 2, 1774. 264. Whipple, b. Aug. 13, 1783. Died
261. Anna, b. May 2, 1776. Died unm.
unm.
56 PECK GE^TEALOGT, — PART FIRST.
George died at sea on board the skip *' "Wasliiugton," ^larch 1799.
BY SECOXD WIFE:
265. John. 268. Clarissa.
266. Henry. 269. Nancy.
267. George. 270. Alpha.
The sons died in early life without issue. Amey married Richard Arnold, August 11, 1793.
SaWj married Stephen Joslyn, of Cumberland, R. I., where she was resid- ing a widow in 1SG3.
Clarissa married Capt. Henry Young, and settled in Xew Brunswick. Kartell married Constantine WUson. and settled at Falmouth, Xova Scoiia. Alpha married, and settled in New Bnmswick.
[95.] DAXIEL^ PECK, son of Ichabod,^ enlisted in the war of the Revolution. After its close, he settled in Marlborough, N. H. From there he moved to Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, X. Y., where he died, May 30, 1840.
He married Mehitable Harvey, of Marlborough, in 1780. She died November 12, 1826.
CHILDREN' — SE\T:XTII GENERATIOX :
271. Philotte, b. March 2, 1781. 275.+John, b. Aug. 21, 1792.
272.+Joel, b. Nov. 6, 1782. 276.4-Harvey, b. Jan. 2, 17'..>5.
273.-f Daniel, b. :May 30, 1785. 277.-|-Ichabod, b. March 1, 1797. Died 274.+Bethuel, b. June 16, 178S. young.
Philotte married Moses Mowry, of Otsego County, N. T.
[98.] ICHABOD^ PECK, son of Ichabod,^ settled first in Marlborough, X. H., then in Fulton County, X. Y., near Johnstown, where he died, ]k[ay 1, 1848. He married Mary Dean in 17S0. She died in Hadley, Saratoga County, in ISl-l.
CHILDREX — SEVEXin GE>"ERATIOX: (A. Rcc, B. 3, p. 36.)
278. Mary, b. Jan. 15, 1732. Died 2S2.+George W., b. Jan. 17, 1795.
in 1833. 283. Samuel D,, b. 1797. Died in 1313.
279. Sarah, b. 17^-t. Died 17S9. 281. +( 'liver D., b. 1800. 280.-|-ChaL-les, b. Jan. 14,-17s6. 285. Sally Ann. b. 1805. Died 1807. 281. Lydia, b. 1788. 2SG.4-Alexander D., b. 1803.
Mary married a man by the name of Carmittee, and left children. Lydia married James Smith; died 1856. /
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DESCENDANTS OP JOSEPH PECK, JR. 57
[99.] JERE^riAH^ PECK, son of Ichabod,^ lived and died in Attleborough, Mass. He married Elizabeth Gains, December 25, 1792. He died April 26, lSi6. She died February 20, lSi6.
CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION :
ogr.^George, b. May 22, 1794. 291.+Daniel, b. Sept. 3, 1S02.
2S8.-f-Lewis, b. April 1, 1796. 292. John, b. March 22, 1S05.
2,9.-1- Walcott, b. March i, 1798. 293. Lydia, b. Jan. 22, ISll.
200. Margaret, b. Oct. 21, 1799.
Margaret married Matthew Campbell, and settled in Attleborough, Mass.
John married Louisa Hall, March 20, 1S33, and settled in East Attleborough, Mass., where he died, March 11, 1865, leaving no issue. His wife survived him, and was residing there, a widow, in 1865.
Lydia was residing in Attleborough, unmarried, in 1864.
[101.] LEVr PECK, son of SoLOiiON,^ settled in Westmin- ster, Vt., where he died September 17, 1835. He "w-as a prominent man, and much respected. He married Hannah Stodard. of West- minster, December 27, 1785. She died February 18, 18-12.
CHILDREN — SEVENTH GEXERATION :
294.4-Ara, b. Aug. 2, 1737. 297. Ehoda, b. March 27, 1793.
295.4-Uri, b. Sept. 21, 1789. 298. Mira, b. Dec. 29, 1302.
296.4-Shubael, b. AprU 21, 1794.
Bhoda married Daniel Fisher, and settled in Hinsdale, N. H. Mira was unmarried in 18G3.
[102.] ROYALS PECK, son of Solomon,^ at first settled in Cumberland, R. I. From there he removed to Westminster, Vt., where he became one of the leading men of the town. He re- mained in Westminster until about 1802, when he returned, and settled upon the paternal homestead, in Wrentham, Mass., where he lived and died, honored and respected, both in his public and private life. He was one of the kindest of husbands, and most indulgent of parents. Although possessed of more than usual energy and decision of character, he was always kind and cour- teous in all his relations in life.
^/0^^a/:a^ ^^^^^^/^
He married Abigail Ballou, daughter of Xoah Ballou, January 23, 1780. She was one of the best of women, the most affection-
58 PECK GENEALOGY, — PART FIRST.
ate of wives, and the kindest of mothers. She died June 6. 1546, in the eighty-fifth year of her age. He died September 20. 1S49, in the ninety-lirst year of his age.
CHILDREK — SEVENTH GENTTR-iTIOX :
299. Celiuda, b. Oct. 29, 1731, in 301.+Joel F., b. May 20, 1797, in Cumberland, R. I. Westminster, Vt.
SOO.+William, b. Jan. U, 1735, in 302.+Ira B., b. Feb. 12, 1305, in Cumberland, R. I. Wrectham, Mass.
Celinda married William Bishop, of Cumberland, R. I., by whom she bad one child, a daughter, who married Gustavus Alexander, of Cumberland. She died January 2i, 18G2. Her daughter died June 23, 1353, leaving two chil- dren.
[103.] JOEL^ PECK, son of SoLO^iox,^ settled in Cumber- land, R. I. He was a mason by trade and occupation, an indus- trious and worthy man. He died November 24, 1704.
I hereby certify that Joel Peck son of Solomon Peck of Wrentham and Keziah Ballon daughter of Noah Ballon of Cumberland were law- fully joined to gether in marriage on the 15th day of February 1784 by me Abner Ballon Elder
Reed Feb 23 1784 & Recorded accordingly
Witness JOHN DEXTER Town Clerk
CHILDREN — SE-VENTH GE>'ERATIOX :
303. Asmah, b. March 8, 1735. Died 305.-1-Foster, b. Nov. 11, 1789.
Dec. 7, 1791. 306.-fLewis, b. Dec. 23, 1793.
304, Lois, b. Dec. 24, 1736.
■Lois married Arnold W. Jencks, of Cumberland. She died October 23, 1833. Her chUdren were Joel P.,^ Eliza,^ Harriet,'' Alien'' and Leids.^
[106.] SOLO^[ON° PECK, son of Solo^ion.^ lived and died in Cumberland. He was an industrious and successful farmer; a man much respected.
He married Phila Wliipple, daughter of Preserved Whipple, of Cumberland, Pv. I. He died August 29, 1850. She died March 9, 1864.
cmuDREX — sEVE>'Tn ge>t:ration ; 307.4-Alfred, b. Nov. 12, 1791. 311. Philina, b. July 2, 1301.
308. Lucy, b. Oct. 2, 1793. 312. Olive, b. June 22, 1804.
309. Eunice, b. Sept. 22, 1795. 313.-f Stephen, b. April 10, 1807. 310.+WMpple, b. Jan. 19, 1703. 314.-}-George B., b. Oct. 2G, 1810.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 5^
Lucy married Joel F. Peck (Xo. 301). He settled in 'NVrentham, Mass., upon the homestead.
Eunice married Joseph Metcalf, of Cumberland, where they reside.* Their cbLIdrea are Ahhy,"^ who married Edward Harris, a wealthy and extensive manufacturer, of Woonsocket; and Eunice,^ who married StaJlbrd W. Eazee, a merchant of Providence, R. I.
Fhilina married Alfred Whipple, of Cumberland, R. I., August 7, 1817.
Olice married Edward Ballou, also of Cumberland, August 21, 1825.
[108.] JESSE F. PECK;6 son of Solomon,^ resided in Pel- bam, 3Iass. He "u-as a farmer by occupation. He was well edu- cated, enterprising and intelligent. Much of his early life was spent in school teaching and public business. He became one of tlie leading men of the iovm.
He was twice married : lirst, to Anna Cole, daughter of Joseph Cole, of Cumberland; second, to Matilda Tingley, daughter of Samuel Tingley. He died November 26, 1822. His iii'st wife died November 8, 1818; his second, October 15, 1821.
CHTLDREX — SEVENTH GENXllATIOX :
315. Azel, b. March 1800. Died ilay 318. Lavonia, b. Aug. 24, ISOS.
23, 1817, unra. 319. Harriet, b. March 23, 1811.
31C.-f-Kelly, b. July 16, 1302. 320. Adaline, b. July 23, 181-i.
317. Lyman, b. March 13, 1805. Died
Oct. 26, 1828, unm.
Harriet married Josiah Grout, and settled in Springfield, Otsego County, N. Y., where they reside.
Lavonia married Thornton Furgerson, and settled in Springfield, Otsego County, N. Y., where they reside.
Adaline married Daniel Whipple, of Cumberland, R. I., where they reside.
[111.] JOSEPH^ PECK, son of Oliter,^ married Phebe Vincent, daughter of Jeremiah Vincent, June 5, 1788. He died in 1840. She in 1849. He settled in Middlctown, Saratoga County, N. Y.
CHILDREN — SEVENTH GEXERATIOX :
321.+John, b. Jan. 20, 1790. 32G.4-George, b. Dec. 20, 1800.
322. Amos, b. Dec. IG, 1791. Died 327. Nancy, b. March 16, 1803.
young. 328. Clarissa, b. Aug. 10, 1805.
32S.-f Jeremiah, b. April 1, 1794. 329.-f-Joseph F., b. Oct. 8, 1307.
324. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 1, 1796. Died 330. Mary, b. May 11, 1810.
unm. 331. Phebe, b. Oct. 4, 1812. 325 +Ira, b. Nov. 22, 1793.
* He died December 27, 18G7.
60 PECK GEXEALOGT, — PART FIRST.
Kancy married David Cooper. Clarissa married John Sampson. Mary married John Warden. Phebe married John Weathemvax.
[112.] FOSTERS PECK, son of Oliver.^ I am told, settled at first at Fishkill, N. Y., and then in Dover, N. Y. He afterwards settled at Itliaca, where he died. He was twice married : first, td Rachel Willsee ; and second, to Widow Patience Lodes. His first wife died in Dover, in ISOS. His second wife died in Corning, in 1860. He died November 1S49.
CHiU3RE>' — SE^'E^mI Gr:>'EKATioy : John. Polly.
Nancy. Willsee.
Ira. Stephen.
Betsey. Phebe.*
John was residing at East Toledo, Ohio, in 1SC5. He married Louisa Tattle, September 26, 1823. She was bom June 19, 1804. His children were : Ebenezer,^ William,'* Bachel,^ Jacob,'* Louisa,^ John,'* Levi,'* jSi/lvia,* James,^ Charles'* and Emma.'*
Kancy married Joseph Finkle, and settled in the vicinity of Hudson, N. Y.
Ira died in Fishkill, N. Y., in 1816.
Betsy married, first, Jeremiah Cronk, who died in Xewfleld, Tompkins County, N. Y. ; second, John Woodin, and was residing in Newlield, X. Y., in 1865.
Polly married George Cooper. He died in 1855. She afterwards married Hiram Birdsell, and was residing in Marj'ville, Cayuga County, N. Y., in 1865.
Willsee was residing in Hillsdale, Columbia County, N. Y., in 18G5. He married Catharine Thompson. Their children were : Xancy,'* Mary Jane,'* Charity,'* Duncan,'* Louisa,'* Catharine 31.,'* George'* and Ira.**
Stephen was residing in Gibson, Steuben County, N. Y., in 18G5.
Phebe married Alonzo Gale.
[113.] AMOS^ PECK, son of Oliter,^ married Mary Wag- man, daughter of Henry Wagman, March 12, 1793. He died in 1845. They resided in Saratoga, N. Y.
CniLDREX — SEVEXrn GEN'ERATIOX :
332. . Nancy, b. June 1, 1795. 336. Lucinda, b. June 26, 1S04.
333. Elizabeth, b. March 15, 1797. 337. Clariua, b. Dec. 10. 1>06.
334. Eachel, b. July 7, 1790. 338.-f-Araos, Jr., b. Oct. 2-:, 1809. 335.+Henry W., b. Aug. 28, ISOl. 339. Marj-, b. March 31. l.?12.
• The above family of Poster was received too late to be numbered and included in the index.
DESCENDANTS OP JOSEPH PECK, JR. 61
X'lnq/ married Samuel Bard, March 10, 1825.
ElizaU:th married Simon P. Clark, January 15, 1827.
liachel married Horace Buel, May 8. 1835.
Lucinda married Xathauiel Godard, May 20, 1835.
Clarina married Hiram Haight, January 5, 1830.
Mary was residing at Eiclilield Springs, uumarried, in 1863.
[114.] IRA^ PECK, son of Oliver,^ married Lydia Palmer, daughter of Caleb Palmer, of West Stockbridge, ]Mass. He settled at Saratoga, X. Y., whore he resided for many years. From there he removed to Michigan. He died, May 4, 18G4, at Owassa, Michigan.
CHILDREN' — SEVEXXn GE>-ERAT10N' :
3iO.+01iver, b. Dec. 9, 1799. 344. Sarah, b. Dec. 22, 1809. Died
341. Eliza, b. June 30, 1802. '■ Dec. 25, 1824.
342. Mary, b. Nov. G, 1804. Died 345.+Ira L., b. Aug. 18, 1812.
Sept. 23, 1822. 346. Jane .M., b. Dec. 24, 1814.
343. Ann M., b. July 9, 1807. Died 347.+Aruna C. T., b. June 12, 1817.
July 12, 1843. 348. Louisa A., b. Dec. 28, 1819.
Eliza married Lorenzo Hunt, and settled at Fairport, Monroe County. N. Y., where they were residing in 1864.
Jane M. married, for her tirst husband, George W. Pdchards, May 15, 1854, and settled at New Michigan, where he died, October 26, 1855. Tor her second husband, she married Rev. John Booth, December 24, 1802, settled at Howell, Michigan, and afterwards at Owassa.
Louisa A. married Amos Gould, and settled at Owassa, Michigan, where. I am told, Mr. Gould has been Mayor, District Attorney and Judge of Probate.
[115.] LEWJS^ PECK, son of Oliver,^ settled at Ellenville, Ulster County, X. Y., where he died, February 1853. He married Ami Maria Potter. She was Living in 1855.
CHILDREX — SEVEKXn GENERATION :
349.+Stephen. 353. John B.
350. Catharine. 354.-j-Enoch.
351. Uriah. 355.-}-Anquevine.
352. Rebecca. 356. Rachel.
Cacharive married John H. Goodsire, of Ellenville, N. Y. Jiachel married Thomas Butterworth, of Homowack, N. Y.
[116.] ELP PECK, son of Oliver,^ at first settled in Scho- harie County, X. Y. From there he removed to TuUy, OnouJaga
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62 PECK GE^^'EALOGY, PART FIRST.
County, about 1794, where be resided for twenty-five years: when he removed to Pine Grove.. Warren County, Pa., where he died in February 1854. He married Huldali Bailey, formerly Huldah Chase, daughter of Eleazer Chase, of Little Compton, R. I., May 1S04. She survived him, and was residing in Russellburgh, War- ren County, Pa., in 1865.
CHILDREN — SE%'EXTn GENERATION" :
Ann, b. Sept. 27, 1805. Joseph L., b. Nov. 7, 1812.
TVilliam, b. Oct. 6, 1807. Reuben, b. Sept. 16, 1815.
Polly, b. Sept. 14, 1809. Alonzo, b. June 30, 1818.
Ann married Jesse Patten, of Tully, Onondaga County, N. Y., where they were residing in 1SG5. Their children were : Harriet 21.,'' Fidelia H.,- liobert A.,~ Fn'nces P.** and Hosnlie E.^
William married Rhoda Brooks, and settled in Erie, Whiteside Coun^^y, 111., where he died. His children were : Huldah,'* lieuben,'* JJerci/,'^ Anii'^ and Fme- line.'^
Polly married Jeremiah Kueland, and was residing at Pine Grove, "barren County, Pa., in 18G5. Their children were : Huldah,- Eli,"* Learnedr and S'jlrester.*'
Joseph L. married Sarah Pearsall, daughter of John Pearsall, of Tully, Onondaga County, N. Y., January 1848. They resided in Camden, N. Y., in 1865. Their children were : One died in inlancy, and Charles,** who married Sarah Dimond, ilarch 1861.
Btuben married :Mary E. Raynor, and was residing in Elk, Warren County, Pa., in 1865. Their children were : Jlary J.,'' Wesle'j,'' Fhebe A.,'^ Fdi:in D.,^ Harriet L.,^ Flora A.,'* Benjamin £".,« Nancy E.^ and Erama G.^
Alonzo married Fanny Palmer, September 18, 1842, and was residing in Farmington, Pa., in 18G5. Their children were: Amos,^ Huldah,'^ Zoar,^ Eunice^ and Fobert A.''
The names of the above children were received too late to be numbered and included in the index.
[118.] BENJAMIN^ PECK, son of BENJAiiiN,^ settled at South Adams, Mass., where he died, October 4, 1857, in his S9th year. He was a very benevolent, kind-hearted man, and much respected. While collecting the genealogy of his branch, I received many letters of interest from him. He took a deep interest in the suljject until the close of his life! He married Patience Chase. She died May 27, 1366.
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CIITLDKEX — SEVEXTH GEN1ERATION' : -« . -
So7. Lucy, b. June 20, 1793 ^ . 363.+Levi, b. Aug. 31, ISO".
3:>S. Polly, b. June 2(3, 1793 5 *"^^^^- 364. Ruth, b. Aug. 4, 1S09.
3:.a. Chloe, b. June S, 1797. 305.+George, b. Oct. 11, ISll.
300. Pbebe, b. Oct. 2G, 1799. 366. Maria S., b. Dec. 9, 1S13.
361.+Jacob, b. Dec. 6, ISOl. 367.+Benjamm, b. Dec. 5, 1817. 3G-'.+Cyrus, b. Feb. 21, ISOi.
PoU'j married Otis Sprague, and settled at Huron, Erie County, Ohiio. Their children are : John IF.,'* Asa,'^ Celia A.,^ Luc>j J/".,** Jdartha P.,'* and Almira B.,^ Sprague.
Chloe married ^Nliles H. Andrews, Juue 29, 1S17. Their children are : ElUa," Lucu* Harriet L.,'* Cornelius D. C.,'* and Chloe P.^ Andrews.
Phebe married Henry Larkin, and settled at Troy, X. Y. Their children were : Claris L.,^ S'lmuel,'' George R.,'^ Phebe A.,^ H. J/.,"* and Chloe A.'^ Larkin. He died July 27, 1837, and she July 22, 1S39.
liuth married Benjamin T. Hoxie, September 7, 1828, and settled in Iowa. Their children were : Herbert J/.,* Melissa P.,- Meldlle B.,"* Pose J/.,^ William H.,^ George P.,^ and Florence S."* Hoxie.
Maria S. married David Aldrich, May 31, 1838. Their children were : Daniel A.* Phebe M.,^ George H.,-* and Xeicton B.^ Aldrich.
[119.] JA:MES*^ peck, son of Be^^jamiV settled in Glen- ville, Schenectady County, X. Y., Triiere he lived and died. • He married Deborah Manchester. She was born December 1774, and died December 24, 1851.
CltTLDREX — SEVENTH GENERATION' :
368. Ruby, b. Nov. 9, 1798. 374. Jefferson, b. Aug. 25. 1S08.
369. Patience, b. Feb. 9, 1800. 375. Hannah, b. Nov. 19, 1809. Died
370. Sarah, b. Feb. 22, 1802. Dec. 31, 1856. 37K+George J., b. Sept. 28, 1803. 376. Nancy, b. Aug. IS, 1811. Died
372. Lewis, b. Feb. 9, 1805. July 10, 1860.
373. Olive, b. Oct. 10, 1806. Died 377. Sebea, b. Aug. 9, 1813.
Aug. 10, 1832. . 378. Clarissa, b. July 21, 1815.
Patience married Asa Lawrence.
Sarah married Pardon Angell.
Leicis married his cousin, Deborah Wing, of Greenfleld, Saratoga County, J«^. Y., and emigrated to Oregon. No issue.
Otice married William T. Benedict.
Xancy married Perry Yates, to whom I am indebted for a record of the family,
Sebea located at Dundee, Kane County, where he engaged in mercantile pursuits. He married Melissa Kibby. His wife died in about eighteen nionths after their marriage, and he in about one year after her deceabc. No Issue.
Clarissa married, first, a Mr. Hewitt; second. Philander Stuart.
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. [121.] GEORGE^ PECK, son of Bexjamtx,^ resided for some time at Ballston, X. Y. He afterwards settled about two miles southwest from Saratoga Springs, where he owned a forge and carried on an extensive business. "When I visited the place, the privilege was unoccupied ; but several of the old buildings were still standing. He was a man of untiring energy and perseverance, and by his industry became wealthy. He married Elizabeth Ellis, daughter of Robert Ellis, of Saratoga, February 6, 1801.
CHILDREN — SE\T:XTH GEXERATIOX :
379. RobertE.,b.Dec. 7, ISOl. Died 381. Elizabeth tl., b.
Oct. 6, 1803. 382. Eleiior E., b. July 4, 1S12.
380. James E., b. . Died at 383.+George, b. July 2, ISl'j.
sea.
Elizabeth married Rockwell Putnam, and settled at Saratoga. Elenor married William Kidd, and settled at Rochester, N. Y.
[125.] OTIS^ PECK, son of JathxieV settled in Rehoboth, near the homestead of his father, and -carried on the business of the forge, which had been occupied by him. He was a man of exten- sive business. He was a justice of the peace, and held other public offices. He married Grace Carpenter. He died October 9,1805.
CHILDREN — SEVEXTn GENERATION: (R. Rec, B. 4. p. 130.)
384. Charlotte, b. Jan. 27, 1774. 389.+Otis, b. March 23, 1785.
385.4-Jathniel, b. April 22, 1775. 390. Nancy, b. .Jan. 9, 1787.
38G. ■ Elizabeth, b. Jan. 8, 1777. 391. Vashtia, b. March 9, 1789.
387. Esther, b. Oct. 25, 1778. 392. Perla, b. Nov. 9, 1791. Died
388. Grace, b. March 28, 17S2. Died AprU 11, 1792.
May .17, 1802, unm.
Charlotte married George Williams, of Dighton, Mass. Esther married Caleb Bliss, and settled in Vermont. Elizabeth married Russell Smith, of Taunton, Mass. Vashtia married Ezra Perry. Nancy married Darius Bowen.
[127.] JAMES'' PECK, son of Jatrxiel^^ settled in Rehoboth, upon tlie east side of Great Meadow Hill, so called. He was a soldier in the army of the Revolution. Ho married Lydia Pratt. He died April 3, 183^. She October 20, 1838, in her 73d year.
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CmLDREX — SEVEXTU GEXERATIOX : (R. Rec, B. i, p. 1S3.)
393. Silda, b. Jan. 13, 17S5. Died 397. Linda, b. June 29, 1798. Died
unm. anni-
394.4-Bela, b. Nov. 19, 17S6. 398. Cynthia, b. Sept. 21, 1800.
39J.-fLvman, b. July 28, 1792. 399.-f Horatio, b. AprU 21, ISOG.
S9«3.+Oren, b. Sept. IG, 179.5.
Cynthia married Leonard Nie, of Taunton, ilass.
[131.] SHX'BAELS PECK, son of Jathniel,^ settled in the neighborhood of his brothers He resided in what was kno^\'n as the forge house. He married Hannah Williams, of Dighton, Mass. She was born Xovember 29, 1TS4.
CHILDREN- — SEVENTH GEXERATIOX :
400. Clarissa, b. Feb. 1, 1808. 403. Olive B., b. Dec. lo, 181S.
40l.4-George W., b. Oct. 30, 1810. 40G. Edward J., b. Jan. 20, 1821. 402.-f Jeremiah P., b. March 9, 1812. Died unm.
403.-|-WUliam P., b. Jan. 17, 18U. 407. Henry W., b. Feb. 23, 182i.
404. Sarah W., b. April 1, 1816.
Clarissa married Rhodolphus G. White, of Taunton. Sarah W. married Newton Caprou. of Smithfield, R. I. Olice married Asaph Bliss, of Rehoboth. Henry W. went to California. Supposed died unmarried.
[132.] BEXOXP PECK, son of Jathniel,^ settled near his father. He married Mary Horton, daughter of William Horiou, of Rehoboth, Mass.
CHILDREN- — SEVENTH GEN-ERATION" :
405. Esther B. 412. Lucy Ann. 409.+William H. 413. Mary. 410.+Libbeus. 414. Julianna C. 411. Albert. . 415.+Sylvester.
There were two other children, who died in infancy.
Esther married Jacob Green, of Thompson, Conn.
Alhert, when last heard from, was in Montpelier, Vt. I have been unable to find him.
Lnnj Ann married William L. Barms, of Warren, R. I. ; they reside in Providence.
^anj married Job B. Grossman, of Taunton, :Mass.
Julianna C. married Obed Ruggles, of Medway, Mass.
[133.] EDMONDS PECK, son of Jatiiniel,^ at first settled near Great Meadow Hill, so called, and afterwards lived and died
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66 PECK GENEALOGY, — PAET FIRST,
upon the farm occupied in 1S62 by Lewis L. Hix. He married Sybil Codding, of Digliton, Mass., daughter of William Codding.
CHILDREX — SE\'EXTn GE^XRATION : (R. ReC, B. 4, p. ISl.)
416. George W., b. Feb. 4, 1795. 420.+Arnold J., b. INIay 26, 1S03.
417. Caleb M., b. Oct. 9, 1796. 421.+Otis, b. April 24, 180S. 418.-4-Edraond J., b. Sept. 5, 1798. 422. Maria, b. Sept. 12, 1810. 419. Sybil, b. Aug. 10, 1800. 423.+Heury W., b. Jau. 16, 1814.
*Caleb AT. married Tamma Stebbins, August 24, 1830, and settled at Munson, Geauga County, Ohio, where he died August 24, 1855. His children were :
H^nry TT'.,^ b. May 23, 1831, and was residing in Iowa in 1866.
Alroy E., b. February 28, 1833, and was residing in Chardon, Ohio, in 1866.
Maria P., b. February 26, 1836; residing in Chardon in 1866.
George C, b. August 31, 1839; residing in Chardon in ls66.
Louisa E., b. April 15, 1846; residing in Chardon in 1866.
Oren C, b. April 26, 1819; residing in Chardon in 1866.
Sybil married Randall Ilaskins, of Rehoboth, Mass.
Maria married Jotham Hicks, and was residing in East Bridgewater, Mass., in 1865.
[135.] GEOROE TT.^ PECK, son of Jathniel,^ settled, lived and died upon the homestead. He was twice married : first, to Martha Whcaton, daughter of Col. Joseph Wheatun, of Rehoboth ; second, to Hannah Carpenter, daughter of Abial Carpenter, of Rehoboth.
CHILDREN' — SEVE>Tn GEXEKATION :
424. Mary Ann, b. June 3, 1805. By second wife :
425. Sarah W., b. March 2, 1807. 428. George W., b. Dec. 4, 1817.
Died April 23, 1812. Died unm.
426. Martha W., b. April 7, 1809. 429. Hannah C, b. Sept. 10, 1820.
427. Catharine S., b. July 22, 1311. 430. Handell D. W., b. Sept. 14, 1326.
Died young.
Martha W. married Christopher C. Dean, of Taunton, Mass. Handell D. W. was residing in Boston, Mass., in 1363, unm.f
[141.] CROMWELL^ PECK, son of Ebeneze^ lived and died upon the homestead. He married Peddy Cushman. ^ilarch 6, 1796.
* This family was received too late to be numbered and entered in the index.
t Died suddenly, in a sleeping car, on his way from Boston to New York, December 1, 1867.
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cnn-DRKN — SE\-EXTn gen-eratiox :
431. Shnbael, b. Feb. 13, 1797. Died 435. Peddy, b. ilarch 20, 1805.
Nov. 16, 1826, unm. 436.+Nelson, b. April -t, 1807.
432. Amanda, b. May 2, 179!). 437.+Bi-adford, b. March 7, 1809. 433.4-BilIings, b. May 11, 1801. 438. Laura .V., b. March 10, 1811. 434.+Parliamon, b. March 24, 1803. Bied unm., Dec. 14, 1833.
Amanda married EInathan Jones, of Eehoboth. She died December 17,
1833.
Peddy married : first, Edmond J. Peck (Xo. 4T8), and then James BUss ; and was a widow, residing with her daughter, in 18G2.
[143.] WILLIAMS'' PECK, son of Philip,^ at first settled in Rehobotb. He ^'as for a time interested in the factory now known as the Orleans Factory. He afterwards removed to East Bloom- field, Genesee County, X. Y., where he died July 12, 1843.
He married Sybel Short, January 12, 1800.
cniLDHEX — SE^-E^•T^ ge>t:ration :
439. Serepta M., b. March 5, 1801. 443. Eufus B., b. Jan. 18, 1811. Died
440. Ruth S., b. July 13, 1803. Nov. 12, 1825. 441.-(-Parmenia W., b. Sept. 21, 1808. 444.+Horatio N., b. July 24, 1813. 442.+Ira E., b. Dec. 22, 1809. .445. Delight G., b. March 25, 1815.
446. Martha W., b. July II, 1817.
Serepta married Daniel S. Brambles. He died in Michigan. She was living, in 1863, a widow.
Buth S. married Stephen H. Lovejoy; settled in Ogden, Monroe County, N. Y.
Delight G. married Thomas Flagg; settled in Alabama, Genesee County, N. Y.
Martha married James Colby; settled in Ogden, Monroe County, N. Y.
[144.] LEMLTEL^ PECK, son of Philip,^ resided in Reho- both until his decease. He married Sally Jones, daughter of Ebenezer Jones, of Taunton, Mass., November 30, 1797. She died May 3, 1840. He April 11, 1848.
CHILDREN — SE\'EXTH GEXERATIOX :
447.+Josephus, b. Dec. 28, 1801. 448. Philip, b. Aug. 4, 1804, and died
April 20, 1840.
[147.] JA:ME3^ peck, son of Philip,^ settled at Montpelier, Vt., where he resided until 1816, when he removed to the French
68 PECK GENEALOGY, PART FIRST.
Mills, where he died June IT, 1S23. He was twice married: first, to Abigail Jones, October 2, 1S03; second, to Hannah Sanborn, December 22, IS 19. He was an enterprising business man, owned a nail factory, kept a dry goods store, dealt in lumber, etc.
CHILDREN — SE\T;XTn GEXERATIOX :
449. RoTvena Toby, b. Dec. IS, 1S05. 452. Philip "Williams, b. Nov. 4, IS 13. 450.4-Jouatbaa Jones, b. Aug. 29, Suppose uum.
1S08. 453. Orinda, b. Dec. 3, 1815.
451. Celiuda, b. Xov. 21, ISIO. Died 454. Gideou Hicks, b. May 8, 1S13.
in Kehobotli, AprU 10, 1830. Died May 11, 1S18.
455. AbigaU J., b. Aug. 3, 1820.
Boirena T. married Silas Wheelock, and settled in Calais, Vt., -uiiere sbe was residing in lSo3. To her kindness I am indebted for my information ia relation to the family.
Orinda married Azariah Moor, of "West Fairlee.
Abigail J. married Benjamin O'Donnell; settled at Jamaica, Long Island.
[150.] EBEXEZER6 PECK, son of Thilip,^ first settled in Eehoboth, afterwards in Lyndon, Yt. He died June 27, 1851.
He was twice married : first, to Xancy Horton, daughter of William Horton, of Swanzey, July 28, 1805; second, to Patience Short.
CHILDREX — SEVENTH GEXERATIOX :
456.+Martiu H., b. May 27, 1806. 459. Xancy F., b. March 12, 1811.
457. Ann Eliza, b. Oct. 7, 1807. -400. Sally A., b. May 30, 1814.
45S.+James M., b. June 12, 1809. 461.4-Lucius "W., b. March 28, 1821.
Ann Eliza married Lewis Gilson, of Danville, Vt., son of Samuel GUson, November 25, 183-5. Their children were : H^nry -V.,^ b. Xovemljer 10, 183(3, Mary -V.,** b. July 12, 1840, Edirard P.,* b. January 4, 1844, and JIartha E.r b. November 20, 1852.
Xancy F. married Joseph Page, of "Wentworth, X. 11. Sarah J., their only child, married Ilobert Shelbourn, of Graves County, Ky., December 20, 1>35, and died. May 22, l-joG, in the twonty-flfth year of her age.
Sally A. married, for her first husband, Horatio Morrill, of "Wheelock. Vt., September 9, 1833, by whom she had two children, James P.,'^ b. August 13, 1836,*and Lucai,"^ b. January IG, 1841. For her second husband, she married Eli Smith, of Graves County, Ky. By him she had one child, Martha,'* b. June 11, 1845. She died March 17, 1847.
[152.] CYREL C.^ PECK, son of Philip,^ settled upon the homestead, where he was residing when I visited him, in 18G2. To him I am indebted for mv information in relation to his brunch of
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 69
the name. He,'and his son near hhn, were the only ones left liGre to represent this branch of the Pecks, or who have continued to hold any of the great tract of land once owned by them in this vicinity. He owns a valuable farm, and has carried on with it the blacksmithing business. He married Cynthia Hicks, November 29, 1810.
CHTLDREX — SEVENTH GEXERATIOX :
4G2.-f Cyrel C. jr., b. Feb. 8, 1812. 469. Cassandaaa W., b. June 29, 1820.
4r,3.+Josepli S., b. Nov. 22, 1S13. 470.+George G., b. Sept. 22, 1830.
464. Abiah W., b. Jan. 10, 1816. 471.+Alfred E., b. July 30, 1833.
46.5. Cynthia H., b. Oct. 23, 1817. 472. Ruth A., b. Feb. 2G, 1836.
466.-|-Philip W., b. Sept. 21, 1819. 473. Sereptina A., b. March 20, 1828. 467. Mason S., b. Feb. 26, 1822. Died Aug. 27, 1833.
4C8. Rhoda M., b. March 4, 1824.
Abiah W. was in California, unmarried, in 1862. Cynthia H. married Jacob White. Bhoda M. married Nathaniel Thurber. Cassandana W- married Josiah Woodworth.
Mason S. married Azuba Bagley. He was residing in Pawtucket, R. I., in 1863; no issue.
[156.] BEXJAMIX PECK,^ son of SoLOiiON,^ settled in Provi- dence, R. 1. He married Sarah Batchelor, July 4, 1797. The following epitaphs are from their tombstones :
Benjamin Peck, born August 1, Sarah Peck, widow of Benja-
1767, died October 18, 1832. min Peck, and daughter of Rev.
William Batchelor, born March ■ 21, 1776, died May 10, 18G4.
"OUR MOTHER." Upright with man, he had hope A believer in Christ from early
toward God only through Jesus years, she waited trustingly " all the Christ. days of her appointed time " for His
salvation.
CHILDREN — SEVENTH GEXERATIOX :
474.+William, b. April 6, 1798. 478.+George B., b. Aug. 6, 1807.
475.4-Solonion, b. Jan. 25, 1800. 479. Galen, b. Sept. 9, 1812. Died
476. Harriet, b. Oct. 5, 1801. March 25, 1830.
477. Fanny, b. June 9, 1804.
Harrirt was residing in Providence in 1864, unm. , Fanny died July 1857, unm.
TO PECK GESDALOGT, — PART FIRST.
[157.] DATTD^ PECK, sou of SoLOMoy,^ settled in Provi- dence, R. I. I am told, lie was for some time deacon of the Sec- ond Baptist Church. He married Elizabeth Hicks, of Sutton, Mass.
CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION :
480. Lyman, b. July 1, 1792. Died 483. David, b. Nov. 2, 1798. Died
unm., Sept. 23, 1317. onm.
481. Lydia, b. July 13. 1794. 484. Anna, b. Oct. 2t3. 1800. 482.4-Lewis, b. Sept. 17, 1796. 485. Elizabeth, b. June 22, 1805.
486. Joseph C, b. Aug. 5, 1807.
Lf/dia married John Calder, of Providence, where they were residing in 1863.
mizabeth married Joshua H. Fowler, January 31, 1836, and was a widow, residing in Providence, in 1SG3.
Joseph C. removed west; unknown where he is.
[158.] SOLOMOX^ PECK, son of Solomon,^ settled in Provi- dence, where he died August 27, 1809. He married Hiddah Kinsley, of Providence.
CHUJDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION :
487. Sally, b. Sept. 7, 1801. 488. Ann L., b. June 1805.
SaWj married Elijah Bellows, and settled in Savanna, HI., where she was residing, in 18G3, a widow.
Ann L. married James Temple; settled in Galena, 111., where she died, leaving two daughters, one of whom married Rev. William Bray, of Aurora, lU.
[163.] JOSHUA^PECK, son of John,^ settled at first in Royalston, Mass., then in Montpelier, Tt., and afterwards in Clin- ton, Me., where he died. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and received a pension during the latter part of his life.
CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION:
489. Sally. "- *90. Esther.
Sally married a man by the name of Quinly, for her first husband, and Michael Casey, for her second.
Esther married a man by the name of Bowler.
[165.] HIRA:NP peck, son of John.s settled, at an early date, at Montpelier, Yt. He took an active interest in the organ- ization of the town, and was one of the first Selectmen. .He moved
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from 2*[ontpelier to "^atcrbury, where, I am told, be was a promi- nent man ; from here he removed to Parishville. X. Y., where he died. He married Wealthy Kibburn, February 20, ISOl. He died January 28, 1831, aged 67 years. She died March 16, 1836.
CHTLDREX — SE\'£NTH GENTIRATIOX :
491. Albert, b. June 13, 1S02. Died 497, Minerva, b. May 31, 1813. Died
in infancy. in childhood.
492. Chauncey H., b. Oct. 4, 1S04. 408. -f Hiram H., b. Nov. 16, 1815. 403. Minerva, b. July 26, 1S06. Died 499. Jo.siah K., b. Feb. 5, 1818. Died
in infancy. young.
494. Luc}-, b. Jan. 18, 1809. SOO.+John W., b. Nov. 7, 1819.
495. Mary, b. April 1, 1811. ) 501.+Comer M., b. March 18, 1822.
496. Sarah, b. April 1, 1811. \
Twins. Sarah drowned in chUdhood.
Chauncey H. has been twice married: first, to Grace Spencer; second, to Sosan Willard. He was residing at Prescott, Canada "West, in 18G3. Lucy married H. Christy, of Jledina, N. Y. Mary married J. T. Gould, and died April 9, 1834.
[166.] NATHANIELS PECK, son of JohnV settled in Mont- pelier at an early date, where he died April 10, 1S2T. He was a farmer. He was twice married : first, to Jane Toggett ; second, to widow Phebe Carpenter, formerly Phebe Smith, daughter of Eze- kiel Smith, of Rehoboth, Mass. She died October 30, 1844. He was a man much respected and honored in the community in which he resided.
CHXLDRZN — Sm:>'TH GEXEKATIOX :
602. Mary, b. June 19, 1796. By his second "wife :
603. Laura J., b. Dec. 15, 1804. 504.4-Addison, b. Sept. G, 1807.
505.4-Russell, b. Nov. 10, 1809. 506. Sharlock, b. March 27, 1812.
There were other children by his first wife, who died young, viz : Gustavns Adolphus, Flavious Josephus, and Laura; and two by his second wife, who died in infancy.
Mary was residing in Montpelier in 1863, unm.
Laura Jane married Stephen Wiight, and settled in Berlin, Vt.
Sharlock married Margaret Clifford, and was residing in Montpelier, Vt., in 1862; no issue.
[167.] SQUffiE^ PECK, son of John,^ removed from Royals- ton, Mass., with his father, to Montpelier, about 1S06, where he
72 PECK GEXEALOGT, — PART FIEST.
died August 25, 1838. He married Elizabeth Godard. She died October 4, 1 834, aged 62 years.
CHILDRKX — SE^-EXTH GEXERATIOX :
507.4-Nahum, b. Oct. 5, 1796. 511. Asahel, b. Sept. 1S03.
508. Josiah, b. July 16, 1798. Died 512. Tamar, b. March LSOC; L? nnm.
young. 513. Jonas G., b. June 1808. Died
509. Myra, b. Jan. 27, 1800. unm., aged about 30.
510. Betsey, b. Jan. 17, 1802.
There were three others, who died young.
M:/ra married Joseph R. Waite; settled in Hinesburgh, Vt.
Betsey married Orlo Lockwood. and settled at St. George's, Vt.
Asahel resides in BurUngton, Vt. He is a man of distinction. He has been a lawyer of extensive practice for many years, and one of the judges of the Supreme Court of Vermont.
Tamar is unmarried, and resides with her sister Myra.
[168.] JOHX^ PECK, son of John,^ settled in Waterburv, Vt. He was known as General Peck ; and,, I am told, was a man of much talent, although I have been able to learn little in relation to him. He was for some time high sherifl; and held other impor- tant offices. He married Ann Benedict. He died in 1826.
CHILDREN — SEYEXTH GEXERATTOX :
5U.-f-Lucius B., b. 1804. 515. Casius, b. 1S06.
Casius settled in New York City, engaged in mercantile business, and died there, leaving no children.
[171.] GU)E0N6 PECK, son of Henry,= lived and died r Seekonk. He was a farmer. He married Keziah Lyon, daughter of Samuel Lyon, May 29, 1791. She was born August 4, 1771, and died January 30, 1834. He died March 31, 1839.
CHILDREN — SE\-EXTn GEXEKATIOX :
516. Nancy, b. Sept. 1, 1795. 519. Mary Ann, b. Aug. 3, 1503.
617. Betsey, b. Jan. 20, 1798. 520. Ezra, b. April 23, 1807.
518. George A., b. July 27, 1800. 521. Maria, b. Nov. 4, 1815.
Nancy wa? residing in Seekonk in 1863, unm. Betsey was residing in Seekonk in 18G3, unm. George A., unknown where he is.
Mary Ann married Edward Dodge; was residing with her daughter, wife of Peleg Spooner, in 18C3. Ezra, unknown where he is. Maria was residing in Seekonk, unm., in 1863.
DESCENDANTS OP JOSEPH PECK, JR. 73
[176.] WILLIAM^ PECK, son of Hexry,^ I am told, married Susannah Graham, of Providence, and left one child. 522. William, whom I have been unable to find, probably died young.
The will of William Peck is upon the Providence records, dated December 23, 1812. He gives his clothing, excepting his uniform suit, to his brothers, Gideon and Henry. He gives to his wife, Susannah, his uniform suit, with all his personal and real estate, during her life, or so long as she remained his widow ; directing his yoke of oxen, and horse and wagon, to be sold for the payment of his debts. He appoints his wife executrix.
[181.] DANIEL^ PECK, son of Daxiel,^ resided in Royalston, Mass., where he died, October 5, 1839. He was a farmer. He married Delia Gah:', April 27, 1795.
CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION :
623. Rulina, b. Feb. 13, 1796. 530. Hannah F., b. May 30, 1809.
524.+Chauncey, b. March 2, 1797. 531. Elvira, b. May 14, ISll.
525.-f-Pomroy, b. Feb. 16, 1799. 532. Elsa S., b. .March 11, 1813.
.126. Harriet, b. Sept. 13, 1800. 533. Delia, b. Jan. U, 1815.
527. Mary, b. Oct. 19, 1803. 53-t. Huldah C, b. Feb. 9, 1817.
528.-|-Lyman, b. Feb. 11, 1804. 535. Augusta, b. April 13, 1820. ' 629.+Sumvan, b. :March 27, 1806.
Bulina married Hugh Foster, March 2, 1818. Harriot married Daniel Bliss, October 11, 1821. Mar^j married Kev. Timothy Crosby, 1831." ' Hannah F. married Elisha M. Davis, June 14, 1829. Elvira married George Batchelor, November 1837. Ddia married George Pierce, May 5, 1835.
Huldah married Emory , April 1846. ~
Augusta married George Gibson.
[182.] ICHAB0D6 PECK, son of Daxiel,^ removed from Royalston to Montpelier. He was a farmer. He married Polly Forbes, December 16, 1800, daughter of John Forbes, of Royalston.
CHILDREN — SE\'ENTH GENEK.V.TION :
536. Emily, b. Jan. 1802. 539.+Wmiam N., b. Sept. 22, 1811.
537. Clarissa, b. 1805. 540. Caroline M., b. Sept. 30, 1813. 538.+John Q. A., b. Xov. 15, 1808.
Emihj married .Silas Fisher. Settled in Phayson, Vt. Clarissa married JoLin Fulsom. Settled in Phayson, Vt. Caroline M. married AddLson Page, of Montpelier, Vt. 7
74: PECK GENEALOGY, — PART FIRST.
[184.] SOLOMON^ PECK, son of Daxiel,^ at first settled with his father, in Rovalston, Mass. After his decease, he removed to Orange, Franklin County, where he was residing in 1S63, a farmer. He married ^lercj Simmons, of Swansev, Mass., October 27, 1S03 (S. Rec, B. 2).
CHTXDREX — SEVENTH GEXERATIOX :
541. Louisa, b. May 28, 1S05. 545. James M., b. Jan. 10, 1814.
542. Robj, b. May I, 1807. 546.+Dauiel, b. Oct. 31, 1816.
543. Delina, b. Sept. 19, 1809. 547. Susan. Died unm.
644. Mary Ann, b. Dec. 4, 1811. 548. John. Resides with his father.
[186.] CALVIX6 PECK, son of DanieV settled in Orange, Mass., where he resided until about 1852, when he removed to Medwaj, Mass., where he died, January 30, 1861. He was a bridge builder and liouse carpenter by trade, which business he carried on extensively. He was twice married : first, to Anna Gurnsey,' of Montpelier, Yt., who died Xovember 22, 1837; second, to Eliza Barton, of Leicester, Mass.
CniEDREX — SE-VENTH GEXER.VTION :
649. Adaline, b. Dec. 4, 1808. 553. Sephronia. Died Oct. 19, 1831,
550. Villroy, b. March 4, 1811. unm.
551. " Emeline. Died Feb. 11, 1823, 554. Lavinia, b. March 24, 1S22.
unm. 555.+!Napoleou B., b. June 20, 1827.
552. -j- Jerome B.
«« Adaline married Emory Bams, and resides in Wrenthara, Mass.
Villroy married Prentis H. Pond, and resides in Woonsocket, R. I. .
Lavinia married Jason B. Reynolds, and resides in Wrenthara, Mass. '
[188.] :M0SES^ peck, son of Da^-iel,^ resided first in Royalston, Mass. From there he removed to Montpelier, Tt., and from 'Montpelier to ^Middlesex. He married Polly Cass, daughter of John Cass, of Richmond, July 10, 1808. She was born May 20, 1786.
CHILDREN' — SEVEXXn GENKRATIOX :
556. Angeline, b. AprQ 15, 1809. 559.+Charles E., b. Sept. 2, 1816.
557.-f-Moses, b. Jan. 9, 1812. 560. Emeline M., b. Jan. 1, 1820.
558.-f-John C, b. June 14, 1814.
Angeline married Edwin C. Lewis, of Montpelier, Vt. Emeline M. married Chester Briggs, of Rockford, 111.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 75
[197.] SOLOMON^ PECK, son of Solomon,^ settled first in Topsham, Vt., and then in Harlarn, Ohio. He was three times married : first, to Philoma Uolbrook, in Townseud, Vt. ; second, to Widow Laura Bishop, in Richmond, N. H. ; third, to Elizabeth Nutt, in Topsham, Vt. He died at Harlam, Ohio, October 18-14. His first wife died in 1805.
CHILDREN — SEVEXTH GEXERATIOX :
561.4-Horace M., b. May 1801. By third xcife :
562.+Sewel, b. June 1803. 568. Philetta H., b. Aug. 31, 1821.
563. Philoma, b. Dec. 1805. Died 569. Franklin, b. June 2, 1823.
in 1807. 570. Solomon, b. March 2, 1825.
571.+Johu N., b. Nov. IS, 1826. By second wife : 572.+William N., b. June 22, 1828.
564. Lyman, b. 1807. Died unra. 573. Elizabeth Jane, b. May 26, ^ 5^55. Narcissa, b. 1809. 1831. >
566. Mary. b. 1811. 574. Mary Ann, b. May 26, 1831. :>
567. Catharine, b. 1813. 575.+Dexter, b. April 25, 1833,
Xarcissa married Elijah Crocker.
Mary married Samuel Clark, of Vernon, Vt.
Catharine married a Buflam.
Philetta H. married Cyrus Rogers.
Franklin died, April 11, 1847, unmarried.
Soloman died in the Mexican war, in 1849, unmarried.*
Elizabeth Jane married William Rogers.
Mary Ann married Stephen L. Emerson.
[198.] JAMES W.6 PECK, son of Solomox,^ settled in Tops- ham, Vt. He married Nellie Mann, of Richmond, X. H., Octo'oer 10,1805. He died September 21,1825. She died June 1854, aged 64. i
CHILDREN' — SEV-EXTH GENERATIOX :
576. Mahala, b. March 29, 1806. 581. Alonzo, b. Jan. 12, 1817. Died
577. Vienna, b. Oct. 7, 1804. anra.
Died young. 682. Lydia A., b. April 23, 1821. Died
578. Annie, b. j'uly 1809. young.
Died young. 533. Horace, b. May 4, 1824. Died
579.-|-Horatio N., b. Aug. 4, 1812. Nov. 18, 1855.
580.+Amold M., b. May 10, 1816. Mahala was residing in Lowell, Mass., in 1863, unmarried.
[199.] BEXOXI PECK,6 son of SoLOiroN,^ settled upon the homestead, where he resided until 18G2, when he removed to Fitz-
76 PECK GENEALOGY. PART FIRSl.
"William, X. H. Ho lias been highly honored and respected. He held a military commission, and was called into service in the war of 1812. He has continually held some public othcc in his town for many years, and has represented it in the State legislature. Be has been a justice of the peace for more than forty years, and notwithstanding his advanced age still holds the office, transactim^- business with the vigor of a middle age, and is still sous-ht after for council and advice. He has also devoted much of his time to probate business, administering upon and settling the estates of deceased persons. He has also taken an active interest in Free- masonry, to which fraternity he has belonged for more than sixty years. To him I am indebted for my information in relation to his branch of the name.
He has been twice married ; first, to Eunice Rogers, who is said to have been a lineal descendant of John Rogers, who was burnt at the stake ; - second, to Malinda Richards. His first wife died March 3, 1853.
CnrLDREM — SEVENTH GEXERATIOX :
584. Caroline, h. -June 16, 1S09. 590. Calista, b. Xov. 7, 1824.
585.+Philip, b. Jan. 16, 1812. 591. Eunice, b. June 6, 1827. Died 686.+Levi, b. Aug. 31, 1814. in 1846.
587.+James W., b. Oct. 9, 1817. 592.+Henry, b. Aug. 2, 1829.
688. Benjamin, b. Feb. 9, 1820. Died 593. Mary, b. Oct. 6, 1831. Died in
June 1841. 1855.
689. Eliphalet, b. Marcli 16, 1822.
Caroline married Josiah Parker, and settled in Ashland, Mass. She died in
1854, leaving six children.
Calista married Levi N. Fairbanks. '
Eliphalet was residing iu Worcester in 18C3. He married Nancy Smith; no
issue.
* The following is from the Fitchhurg Beveille :
"Mrs. Peck was the daughter of Mr. Eliphalet TJogers, late of Royalston, and son of Mr. Benjamin Rogers, who was son of Rev. ,Tohn Rogers. Pastor of the First Church in Ipswich, and President of Harvard College, who died July 2, 1C84. This gentleman was eldest son of Rev. Nathaniel Rogers, who came from England in 1G36, and settled at Ipswich, as colleague pastor with Rev. Nathaniel Ward, and died July 2, lG.j.3, aged 57. Nathaniel Rogers was a son of the Rev. .John Rogers, of Dedham, Enirland, who died October 18, 1639, aged 67; and John was son of the Rev. John Ro'^ers, the Martyr, who was burned at Smithlield, February 5, 1555." .;. i f '
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. i i
[210.] OLIVER C.6 PECK, son of Oliter,^ was rcjidin- npon the homestead, in Rehoboth, Mass., in 1860; an industrious and thi'ifty farmer, much respected.
He married Xancy ;Macomber, daughter of John Maeomber, April 21, 18U8.
CHIUDREX — SEVT^N-TH GENERATIOX :
594. John M., b. May 11, 1809. 596.+Koyal C, b. June 11, ISlfcJ.
695. Nancy S., b. June 1, 1812. Died 597. AdaUue B., b. Oct 12, 1S22. Feb. 25, 1838.
John M. was residing at home in 1S60, unm. Adaline B. married Lindley Horton, of Rehoboth.
[211.] RUFUS*' PECK, son of OliteRj^ settled in New Provi- dence, Clark County, Indiana, where he died, August 6, 1S2G. He married Naomi Alexander, daughter of Roger Alexander, of Cum- berland, R. I., April G, 1812.
CHILDRKX — SEVENTH GEXERATIOX :
698. Hannah B., b. May 20, 1813. 601.-fRufus A., b. March 30, 1825.
599- Kachel W., b. Oct. 25, 1815. 602. Anna H., b. Oct. 2G, 1S26.
600. Hannah H , b. Oct. 20, 1821.
Hannah H. married James Gibson, and settled upon the homestead. Their children are : Eoyal J/.," John B.,^ Birhard J/.,** 2Mvina A.,'' James A'.,'* Eiaily 0.,« Isaac A.* Thomas W., Bit/as W.,'' and Enumt.*
Anna marriea Washington Johnson, and resided in the town of New Provi- dence, Ind. Her children were : Theodore F.,"* Bufus P.,"* Jasper X.,'* Eli B.,^ Naomi E.,^ and Berry DJ* /
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[212.] CALEBS PECK, son of Oliver,^ was residing in Seekonk, Mass., in 1860, a farmer. He married Polly Jacobs, daughter of Calvin Jacobs.
CHILDREN — SE\'ENTn GEXXRATIOX :
603.+Calviu J., b. Oct. 28, 1812. 607. Susan M., b. Oct. 3, 1821. Died
604. Nancy C, b. Nov. 22, 1814. unra.
Died unm. 608. Hannah C, b. Aug. 21, 1824.
605. Maria Louisa, b. Feb. 3, 1817. Died unm.
Died Aug. 13, 1821. 609.-f-Henry R., b. June 17, 1827.
606. Susan Ann, b. Aug. 7, 1819.
Died Aug. 21, 1821. 7*
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 77
[210.] OLIVER C.^ PECK, son of Oliyer^ was rcjidin- npon the homestead, in Rehoboth, Mass., in 1S60; an industrious and thi-ifty farmer, much respected.
He married Xancy Macomber, daughter of John Macomber, April 21, 18U8.
CHILDREX — SE\"E>rTH GENERATIOX :
594, John M., b. May 11, 1809. 596. +Royal C, b. Jane 11. 1816.
695. Nancy S-, b. June 1, 1S12. Died 597. Adaliue B., b. Oct 12, 1322. Feb. 25, 1838.
John J/, was residing at home in 1860. unm. Adaline B. married Lindley Horton, of Rehoboth.
[21 1.] RUEUS^ PECK, son of Oliter,^ settled in Ne^v Provi- dence, Clark County, Indiana, where he died, August 6, 1S2G. He married Xaomi Alexander, daughter of Roger Alexander, of Cum- berland, R. I., April 6, 1812.
CHILDRBX — SEVENTH GENERATION :
698. Hannah B., b. May 20, 1813. 601.-|-Rufus A., b. March 30, 1825.
599. Rachel W., b. Oct. 25, 1815. 602. Anna H., b. Oct. 26, 1826.
600. Hannah H , b. Oct. 20, 1821.
Hannah H. married James Gibson, and settled upon the homestead. Their children are : Royal M.,'' John B.,^ Birhard M.,"* Mdvina A.,^ James A'.,"* EhiUy 0.,* Isaac A.* Thomas W., Rufas IF.,^ and Emmets
Anna marriea Washington Johnson, and resided in the town of New Provi- dence, Ind. Her children were : Theodore F.,** Rufus F.,^ Jasper y.,'* Eli B.,^ Naomi E.,^ and Perry X*." /
[212.] CALEBS PECK, son of Oliver,^ was residing in Seekonk, Mass., in 1860, a farmer. He married Polly Jacobs, daughter of Calvin Jacobs.
CHTLDPEN — SE'S'ENTn GENERATION :
603.+Calviu J., b. Oct. 28, 1812. 607. Susan M., b. Oct. 3, 1821. Died
604. Nancy C, b. Nov. 22, 18U. unm.
Died unra. 608. Hannah C, b. Ang. 21, 1824.
605. Maria Louisa, b. Feb. 3, 1817. Died unm.
Died Aug. 13, 1821. 609.+Henry R., b. June 17, 1827.
606. Susan Ann, b. Aug. 7, 1819.
Died Aug. 21, 1821. 7*
78 PECK GENEALOGY, PART FIRST.
[213.] SA:Nm]L PECK,6 son of Oliver,^ settled in Salem, "Washiniiton County, Indiana. He was, for several years, I am told, Judge of Probate, and held other offices. He married ^la- linda Hide, April 20, 1S20. He died in Texas, June 13, 1843, while journeying there, in the hopes of improving his health.
CHTLDREX — SE\'EN'Tn GENERATION :
610. Harriet H., b. Jan. 30, 1821. 615. Lizzie P., b. Xov. 13, 1829.
611. Catliarine L., b. Jan. 10, 1823. 616. George W., b. Oct. 13, 1S31. 612.+Hirain A., b. June 21, 1824. 617. Rufus H., b. Nov. 2.5, 1833.
613. Samuel C, b. June 28, 1S2G. 618. :Mary A., b. June 15, 1S36.
Died Xov. 15, 1826. 619. Daniel W., b. July 29, 1839.
614. Samuel, b. Xov. 8, 1827.
Harriet H. married Dr. Samuel Reid, of Salem, Indiana. She died January 20, 1863, leaving six children, four sons and two daughters.
Catharine L. married William S. Towusend, of Greencastle, Indiana, and has five children, three sons and two daughters.
Samuel was residing in Greencastle, Indiana, a merchant, unmarried, in 1863.
Lizzie married William H. Butler, of Louisville, Kentucky, November 3, 1851. Mr. Butler was a highly educated man, He was killed in his school- room, November 3, 1853, by Mat. F. Ward.
George W. settled at Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois. He was a law- yer. He enlisted in the 21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry; was elected a Cap- tain, and afterwards promoted to Lieut. -Colonel. He was taken sick, came home, and died January 28, 1863.
Bufas H. was residing at Salem, Indiana, unmarried, in 18G3.
Mary A. man-ied Robert Morris, of Salem, where they were residing in 1863. Their children were : Jessie'^ and Hattie^
Daniel W. was residing at Salem in 1863. He married Lizzie Lockwood," of Salem, Xovember 11, 1862.
[219.] ' GEORGE^ PECK, son of SAiroEL,^ settled in Reho- both, near his father. He married Nancy Carpenter, daughter of Caleb Carpenter, of Reboboth.
CeiXDREN — SETVENTH GENERATION :
620. George. Died in infancy. 623. Ann. Died in infancy.
621. George. Died in infancy. 624. Susan.
622. George. Died in infancy.
Sxisan married Philip Martin, of Guilford, Mass.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 79
^225.] BENJAMIN^ PECK, son of Allen,^ 'settled in Provi- denoc, R. L, where he died in 1843. He was a merchant. Ho married Roby A. Ormsbee. She died in 180G.
CUILDREX — SEVENTH GEXERATIOX :
625.-f Allen O., b. Nov. 17, 1S04. 626. Mary S., b. May 19, 1806.
Mary S. married Esek Aldrich, and settled in Providence.
[227.J JOSEPH^ PECK, son of Josiah,^ settled in Charl- ton, Mass., where he lived and died. He was a farmer. He married Sarah Whipple, daughter of Christopher Whipple, of Cumberland, P. I. He died August 28, 1824. She November 1-1, 1847, aged 77 years.
CHILDnEX — SE\-ENT1I GENEKATIOX :
627. Almira. Died in infancy. 632. Amia, b. July 1, 1803.
62S.+Otis, b. Sept. 18, 1793. 633. Joseph W., b. Oct. 26, 1806. 629.+Aruold, b. Oct. 21, 1796. Died at sea num.
630. William, b. July 21, 1790. 634. Temperance, b. 180S. Died 1825.
631. Harriet TT., b. Dec. 17, 1801.
[231.] JOSIAH'^ PECK, son of Josiah,^ settled in Eaton, Mass.j where he was residing in 1853.
He married Elizabeth Barton, daughter of Hale Barton, August 30, 1798 (R. Rec., Book 4).
CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION :
635. Nelson, b. Nov. 13, 1708 ; was 640.+Josiah, b. May 15, 1800.
killed bv the falling of a tree, 641. Elizabeth, b. Dec. 16, 1811. Aug. 23* 1817. Died July 19, 1814.
636. Louisa, b. April 15, 1800. 642. Ann R., b. Feb. 25, 1813. Died 637.+ Barton, b. Feb. 8, 1802. Oct. 23, 1827.
638. Lydia B., b. Feb. 17, 1804. 643.+Aloazo, b. March 23, 1815.
639. Patience B., b. Sept. 3, 1806. 644. Samuel W., b. Feb. 16, 1817.
Died July 16,1814.
Louisa married Samuel Merritt.
Lydia married John J. Dom.
Samuel H'. is a physician. He is settled at Washington, Davies County, Indiana. He married Hannah B. Havens, daughter of Dr. P. B. Havens, of Hamilton, N. Y. ; no issue.
[242.] CROMW^ELL^ PECK, son of Perez,^ settled in Cov- entry, R. I. He was a blacksmith and machinist by trade and
80 PECK GENEAI.OGY, PART FIRST.
occupation. He married ^fary Cushincr, of Providence, July 22, 1804. He died August 12, 1838, and his widow, August 1, 1851.
CHILDREN — SE\'ENTII GE>'ER.^TIOX :
645. Mary, b. in Coventry, Nov. 24, 648. Ann, b. in Coventry, Ang. 6,
1806. 1813.
646. Sabra, b. in Coventry, April 9, 649. Eliza, b. in Providence, Sept. 4,
1808. 1816. -
647. Lydia, b. in Coventry, Xov. 17,
1810.
Mary was twice married : first, to James Davis, by whom she had two chil- dren, both of -whom died in iiitaucy. Her second husband was Olney Wind- sor; by him she had three children, Cromicdl P.,' Alary Caroline,'' and Juse- phine."
Sabra married William Morris, by whom she had one daughter, Elizabeth,'^ b. Feb. 3, 1S27.
Lydia married Charles S. Lawrence; no issue. She died Xovember 2, 1S60.
Ann married Joseph Whipple, by whom she had two children, Ann E.,'^ and George C
Eliza married James Austin. Her issue were : James,^ Edicard,"^ and Clara.' After the decease of her husband, she married James Chappell, with whom she was living in 18G3.
[247] PEREZ PECK,^ son of Perez,^ settled in Coventry, R. I., wliere he was residing in 1864. He is a machinist by trade, which business he carried on for many years. He commenced it in 1805. He has been considered one of the most trustworthy manufacturers in the country. He married Joanna Browu, Decem- ber 9, 1813.
CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION :
650. Harriet, b. April 19, 1815. Died 653. Sarah, b. April 15, 1820. Died
May 23, ISiO. Dec. 2, 1821.
651. Mary Ann, b. July 15, 1816. 654. Joanna, b. Sept. 13, 1821.
652. Lydia H., b. Dec. 31, 1817. 655.-|-Isaac, b. Oct. 11, 1824.
Mary Ann married Asa Sisson, and resides in Coventry. Their children are, Harriet P.,'* b. May 23, 1815, and died August 10, 184G; Charles,* b. Sep- tember 7, 1818; and Emily, h. January 15, 1856.
{272.] JOEL^ peck, son of Daxiel,^ settled in Greenbush, now Poestenkill, Rensselaer County, X. Y., wliere he remained until his decease, August 8, 18^5.
He married Hanuali Baldwin in 1811.
DESCEND AXTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 81
CIUXDREX — EIGHTH GEXERATION :
65tj. Mahala D., b. Feb. 22, 1812. 660. Marvin R., b. July 16, 1822.
657. William H., b. Dec. S, 1816. 661. Mariette, b. Nov. 16, 1829.
658. Calista, b. Ma.y 23, 1818. 662. Emily, b. March 13, 1831. Died 650. Joel C, b. Aug. 28, 1820. Nov. 20, 1847.
Mahala married Jacob Diugman, February 18, 1835, and settled in Poesten- kill, Rensselaer County, X. Y., where they were residing in 1864. Their chil- dren are : Charles X.,"^ b. October 4, 1838; Mary E.,^ b. April 10, 1841; Joel B.,^ b. September 25, 1S43; Delia F.,^ b. March 1, 1847; Mahala,^ h. June 18. 1850; George TT.,* b. February 5, 1853; Marcia L., b. July 14, 1855.
Cali.-<ta and Marietta were residing with their mother in Poestenkill in 1864, unmarried.
William H. was residing in the town of Sandy Creek. Oswego County, N. Y. He married, for his 1st wife, Sally M. Harger, and for his 2d, Lois Roberson. His 1st wife died September 7, 1848. His children are: Geonje IF.,* William G.,^ Mary L.,^ Emma J.,^ Delia A.,^ Marin.^ Clarence^ and Charles.^
Joel C. was residing in Troy, X. Y., in 1864. He married Mary Lynd.^ His children are : Emibj A.,^ Ella F..^ and Catharine Z,.'
The names of the above children were received too late to be numbered and entered in the index.
[273] DANIEL^ PECK, son of Daniel,^ first settled, in 1S08, at Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, N. Y. In 1830 lie settled at East Pembi'oke, wliere he was residins: in 18G4. He married, for his first wife, Hannah Woodward, daughter of David Woodward, February 18, 1808. For his second wife, Bathsheba Gould, daugh- ter of Reuben Gould, October 18, 1810. His first wife died Jan- uary 15, 1809. His second, August ii, 1848.
CHILDREN — EIGHTH GEXERATIOX :
663. David, b. Jan. 15, 1809. Died 670. Edward, b. Jan. 9, 1820. Died
Jan. 15, 1809. Sept. 14, 1846.
664. William, b. Aug. 19, 1811. 671. Hannah, b. March 24, 1821.
665. Mehitable, b. Nov. 9, 1812. Died April 30, 1834.
Died Oct. 22, l-il3. ^ 672. Nathan, b. Nov. 14, 1822.
666. Emeline C, b. April 22, 1314. 673. Sophia, b. May 29, 1825. Died
667. Daniel, b. Feb. 24, 1816. Died May 10, 1826.
March 15, 1816. 674. Reuben, b. Feb. 22, 1827.
C68. Bathsheba, b. Jan. 13, 1817. 675. George, b. Nov. 23, 1829. Died
Died Nov. 5, 1843. May 9, 1830.
669. Daniel G., b. June 16, 1818.
82 PECK GENEALOGY, — PART FIRST.
William mnrried Celinda Ryckman March 5, 1837, was residing in East Pembroke in 18G4. Tlieir children were: (67( ) JbeZ,' b. December 3, 1837; (677) Lydia J,» b. March 6, 1839; (678) Franklin,^ b. February 12, IS-lo.
Emeline married Charles Gorham and settled in Belvidere, Boon County, 111.
Bathsheha married Dexter Fales ; no issue.
Daniel G., of West Bergen, N. Y., married Mary A. Tompkins, December 15, 1847. His children are : (679) Wealthy,^ b. August 4, 1848 ; (t.'80) Francis,'* b. May 13, 1850; (681) George TF.,^ b. October 26, 1853; (682) Freemont J,^ b. March 16, 1856 ; (683) Flora E.,^ b. March 4, 1858; (684) Pdchmond 0.,^ b. August 24, 1860, and (685) Elinor J?.,* b. September 10, 1862.
Edicard married Martha Ann Baker, and settled in East Pembroke. Their son is (686) Charles Edward.^
Nathan married Selina Maria Peck (704) daughter of Harvey Peck, October 18, 1848. Their daughter, (687) Jfary Clara Ida,^ was born December 29. 1856.
Beuhen married Polly Wrightman, April 24, 1846, and was residing in "Wis- cousiu lit laoi. iiis cuiidreu are : {GS>&) Ellen F.,^ b. January 19, 1847; {GS^)) Dartd,* b. November 17, 1848; (690) E><tella E.,^ h. February 22, 1850; (691) Arthur C.,^ b. August 29, 1852; (692) Malvina, E. A.,^ b. AprU 26, 1855; (693) Eugene C.,^ b. July 12, 1859; (694) Ernest (7.,» b. April 11, 1861; Beuhen;^ Mary C. ;^ Carrie M.^ These three last children were not at first received with the record of the family, therefore not numbered.
[274.] DR. BETeUEL^ PECK, son of Daniel,^ married Jerusha Wiston.
He settled at Glens Falls, N. Y., vrhere he was a physician for many years. He was a member of the State Legislature. He died July 11, 1862. His widow was residing in Chicago in 1864.
CHILDREN — EIGHTH GE>rERATIO>r :
695. Gloriannah, b. in 1824. Died in 1827.
[275.] JOHX^ PECK, son of Daxiel,^ married Sarah "Why- land, September 25, 1816. She was born in 1797.
CHILDREN — EIGHXP GENERATION :
696. Agnes, b. March 1, 1818. 699. Maria, b. Dec. 18, 1823.
697. Philotte, b. Aug. 16, 1819. 700. John, b. Feb. 28, 1826.
698. Barnard, b. Aug. 14, 1821.
Agnfs married Ezra De Freest, November 13, 1836. They were residing in Troy, N. Y., in 1864. Their chUdren were: Daniel W.,^ Mary F.,^ John W.,^ Gtorge E.,^ and Bethuel P.»
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 8.3
Fhilotte married David Philips, June 8, 1S47. They were residing in Bruns- wick, N. Y., in 1804. Their children were : Frances P.,' Willard D.,^ and Jennette.^
Barnard married Catharine "Watson, October 1845. He died ilarch 6, 1850. His son, (701) Barnard,^ was bom September 18, 1846, and died December 20, 1846.
Maria married Henry W. Danforth, January 14, 1823. They were residing in Troy, N. Y., in 18G4. Their children were : Emma F.,^ Henry W.jr.,^ Susan J.,^ Mary A.,^ and Harriett J.^
John was residing iu Troy, N. Y., in 1864, unmarried.
[276] HAR^T:Y^ peck, son of DANrEL,'^ married Elenor McMellen, daughter of William McMellen. They resided in Poes- tenkill, Rensselaer County, N. Y., in 1864.
CHILDREN — EIGHTH GEXERATION :
702. Mehitable, b. April 4, 1817. 706. Jerusha, b. April 25, 1826.
703. Jane A., b. July 27, 1820. 707. WiUiani H., b. June 29, 1829.
704. Selina M., b. March 28, 1822. 708. Bethuel, b. Feb. 5, 1833.
705. Elenor, b. Oct. 18, 1«24.
Mehitable married Leonidas Harger, and died November 9, 1848.
Jane A.* married Calvin F. Waterman, April 26, 1840.
Selina M. married Nathan Peck. No. 672.
Elenor is unmarried.
Jerusha married Daniel Hovee, October 21, 1S48..
[280.] CHARLES,^ PECK, son of Ichabod,^ settled in Johns- town, Fulton County, X. Y., where he was residing in 1864. He married Phebe Seley, daughter of Stephen Seley, of Hadley, Sara- toga County, N. Y., December 10, 1815.
CHILDREN — EIGHTH GE>*Er.ATION :
"09. Sally Jane, b. Dec. 17, 1816. 714. LydiaA.,b. Sept. 12, 1823. Died Died 1848. 1847.
710. John, b. April 21, 1818. 715. Charles J., b. June 13, 1825.
711. Adaline, b. Nov. 20, 1819. ") Died young.
712. Emeline, b. Nov. 20, 1819. ) . ^16. Mary, b. May 7, 1827. >
Twins. 717. Mariem, b. May 7, 1827. >
713. Esther C, b. June 20, 1821. Twins; died young.
• Her eldest son enlisted as a soldier. He was one of Scott's 900, where he served two years, and re-enlisted into the N. Y. Cavalry, where he remained otuil his discharge, and died, March 6, 1866, from the eftects of the hardships *cd exposures he suflered in the army.
84 PECK GENEALOGY, PAET FIEST.
718. Charles J., b. April 20, 1829. 721. Olivia E., b. April 13, 1S37.
719. Georiie \V., b. Aug, 3, 1S3I. Died 1860.
720. Philauder W., b. Jan. 20, 183-1. 722. Daniel A., b. Aug. 8, 1839. Died
young.
Adaline married Lambert Christyan.
Sarah Jane married William Pool.-
Emeline married Benjamin Place.
John married Phebe Taylor, daughter of David Taylor, August 1, 1840. He was residing in Johnstown, X. Y., in 18C4, engaged in the leather and lumber business. His children were: (723) Almenia H.,^ ("-1) John F.,^ (7-5) Antia JU.,^ (72G) Albert T..^ died April 8, 1850; (727) Albert T.,^ (728) Jerome A.,^ (729) Arthur W.,^ (730) Ellenor J.,^ (731) Esther J. ^
Esther C. married Leonard M. Curtis, and was residingin California in 1864.
Charles J. married Susan M. Harris. His children are : (732) Charles A.,^ (733) Emma,^ (734) George ]V.,^ and (735) Eugene W.^
Lydia A. married William A. Emory.
Olivia E. married John T. Hill.
G'jyr'j: Tr. marri^'l CI;."r^•tt A'pTithusen. His children are: (736) Jariies M.,^ (737) George,^ (738) Anna,^ and (,739) Octavee.^
Fhilandf-r married, for his tirst wife, Lodusky Wilde, and for his second, Sybil Plaisted. His child is, (740) Eugene W.^ He was residing in Johns- town in 18G4.
[282.] GEORGE W." PECK, son of Ichabod,^ settled in West Troy, N. Y., -where he died, in 1852, from injuries, as I am told, received in a saw mill.
He married Isabella Sturtevant at Fort Edward, Washington County, N. Y., where she died.
CHILDREN — EIGHTH GEXERATIOX :
741. Mahala was residing at Sara- 742. Louisa was residing at Saratoga toga Springs in ls64. Springs in 1864.
[284.] OLEVT^R 0." PECK, son of Ichabod,^ settled in Johns- town, Fulton County, X. Y., where he was residing in 186-4.
He married Judith Ayers, daughter of Jedidiel Ayers, March 1 7, 1827.
CHH-DREX — EIGHTH GENERATION' :
743. George W., b. Jan. 23, 1828. 747. ilary E., b. April G, 1833. Died
Died Sept. 6, 1829. Nov. 12, 1855.
744. Harvy J., b. Nov. 1, 1829. 748. William H., b. Nov. 12, 1839.
745. Lydia M., b. Jan. 13, 1832. Died Feb. 17, 1841.
746. Caroline A., b. Aug. 23, 1833. 749. Judith A., b. Jan. 21, 1842.
Died April 4, 1^59. 750. Dyer O., b. Aug. 8, 1844. Died
Aug. 1863.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 85
Uurcy J. was residing near Alexandria, Va., unmarried, in 18G4.
L>jdia M. married Orange R. Lawrence, and was residing in Johnstown in 1864.
Caroline A. married Bradley Vanderburg, and resided in Bleeker, Fulton County, N. Y., in 1864.
Mary E. married Ames Smith, and was residing near Alexandria, Va., iu 1864.
Judith A. married Victor Strieker, and was residing at Alexandria, Va., in 1864.
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[286.] ALEXANDERS 'PECK, son of Ichabod,^ settled in Alexandria, Jefferson County, where he was residing in 1864. He is a carpenter and joiner by trade and occupation. He married Elizabeth Hollet, daughter of Joseph Hollet, November 4, 1830. She was born August 21, 1805.
CBILDREX — EIGHTH GEXERATION :
751. George A., b. Sept. 29, 1832. 754. Elizabeth, b. Dec, 15, 1837.
752. Joseph, b. Jul}- 25, 1834. Died 755. Sarah J., b. April 14, 1839.
March 5, 1835. 756. Martha, b. April 1, 1841.
753. Charles, b. Nov. 7, 1835. Died 757. Johu, b. Aug. 26, 1843.
July 12, 1847. 758. Daniel, b. Jan. 5. 1847.
George A. married Catharine Merrill, daughter of Jaraes Merrill. His chil- dren were: George J/.'; b. September 21, L^58; John 11.,'^ b. June 5, 18G4: and Mary,^ b. June 17, 1862; resided in Alexandria, Jefl'erson County, N. Y., iu 1864.* W'^.^'
Elizabeth married George Taylor.
Sarah Jane married .John Overoker.
Martha was unmarried in 1864.
[287.] GEORGE' PECK, son of Jeremiah,^ married Phebe Sweet, of Johnston, R. I. He was a stone-cutter by trade, and resided in different places.
CHILDREX — EIGHTH GEXERATION' :
750. Amanda. 762. Daniel.
"•30. Cyril. 763. . Died young.
761. Harriet.
[288 ] LEWIS^ PECK, son of Jeremiah,^ settled at Mount Tabor, Yt., where he died. He married Abigail.
* Hiij children were received too late to be numbered and entered in the Index.
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86 PECK GE^•EALOGT, — PART FIEST.
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! CHILD — EIGHTH GEXERATIOX :
! 764. Abigail.
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I [289.] WALCOTT^ PECK, son of Jeremiah.^ married Rachel
Dodge, daughter of John and Kachel Dodge, of Amherst, X. H.
I She was born July 1795, and died in Blissfield, Lenawee County,
j Michiiran, April 21, 1S37. He was residing in Keene, N. H., in
186-4, with his daughter.
j CHTLDREK — EIGHTH GEXEEATIOX :
i' 765. Sarah Margaret, b. April 25, 766. , died young.
1831. Sarah Margaret married Jolin Eobinson, of Acworth, N. H., January 5, ' 18.';9.
Tliere were alao oiacr cliiliiren, ■svho died in infancy.
[291.] DANIEL'^ PECK, son of Jeremiah,'^ married Sarah Green, daughter of Elisha Green, of Plainfield, Conn. They first resided at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In 1840, they moved to Troy, and in 1842 removed to Sand Lake, where he settled. In April 1850, he died, leaving his widow with seven childi-en. In February 1851, their house was burned, with all they had in it. In 1852, the widow removed with her little children to Pawtucket, R. L, where she found employment in the cotton mills, and by her industry and fi'ugality has supported herself and family.
She was residing at Valley Falls in 1863, when I learned from her the above.
CHn.DREX — EIGHTH GENERATION :
767. Daniel, b. May 2, 1838. 771. Sarah, b. Sept. 27, 1847.
768. Margaret, b. May 13, 1840. 772. Olive, b. June 14, 1849.
769. Lydia, b. June 4, 1842. 773. Elisha, b. Sept. 24, 1850.
770. Hiram, b. March 4, 1845.
There were three children who died in infancy.
[294.] AEA' PECK, son of Levi,^ first settled in Westmore- land, N. H , and afterwards at Salina, X. Y., where he died, August 31, 1862. He was twice married; first, to Phebe Mitchel, of West- moreland, N. H., by whom he had one daughter : second, to Mary Pierce, August 2, 1820, daughter of John Pierce, of Westmoreland, N. H. She died Xovember 17, 1854.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 87
CHTLDREX — EIGHTH GEXERATIOX :
77-i. Mary. 777. Prusia Cozelia, b. Jan. 17, 1S25.
775. Amoret, b. May 25, 1821. Died Died Feb. 17, 1S57.
AprU 15, 1849. 778. John Alfred, b. Feb. 22, 1327.
776. Sarah Lucelia, b. Nov. 29, 1822. 779. Mira, b. Jan. 12, 1830. Died
Died Aug. 22, 1842. Sept. 25, 1831.
JUary married Charles Burns, and settled in Troy, N. T.
Friisia C. married Charles H. Dunbrack, of St. Johns, New Brunswick.
John A. married Elizabeth Nichols, daughter of Isaac L. Nichols, of Coha.s- set, Mass. He was residing at Newton, Mass., in 1864. His children were: (780) Charles Alfred,^ b. December 3, 1856, and (781) 2Iar>j Ahby, b. November 7, 1860.
[295.] URF PECK, son of LEyi,^ settled in Westminster, Vt.. where he was residing in 1803. He married Asenatli Powers, DfcCeuiber G, 1S12.
CHILDREN — EIGHTH GENERATION:
782. William, b. Dec. 23, 1813. Died 788. Uri L., b. Oct. 22, 1825.
Jan. 7, 1814. 789. Irena, b. Sept. 16, 1828. Died
783. Levi S., b. Oct. 19, 1814. Feb. 27, 1829.
784. Susan, b. Dec. 7, 1817. 790. Melinda, b. Nov. 30, 1830. P.e-
785. Wealthy A., b. Oct. 31, 1819. sided it home, unm., in l<hi.
Died July 28, 1841. 791. James, b. Oct. 5, 1833. Died
786. Solomon, b. Sept. 4, 1821. May 5, 1835.
787. Warren, b. Oct. 30, 1823.
Levi S married Clarinda Chipraan, of Westminster, Vt., and was residing in Fulton, Wis., in 18G4. Their chUdren were : (792) Ella C,' (793) Alonzo.'^ (794) Mary E.,^ (795) lurk, (796) Sopkronia,^ and (797) Leonora B.'^
Susan married Warren Baker, and settled in Leicester, Conn.
Solomon was supposed to be in Cincinnati, in 18G4, unmarried.
Uri L. was in the United States Army ; no family in 1864.
Warren was residing at home, unmarried.
[296.] SHUBAEL PECK,' son of LEyi,^ settled in Westmin- ster, Yt., where he was residing in 1863.
He married Thurza Wheeler, daughter of Jonas Wheeler, De- cember 18, 1821. She died October 25, ISGT, in her 69th vear.
CHILDREN — ETGHTH GENERATION :
798. Sanford L., b. July 13, 1823. 802. Hannah E., b. Dec. 3, 1835.
799. Clarissa A., b. ^pril 26, 1S25. Died March 29, is50.
800. Orestes F., b. Adg. 22, 1826. 803. EUen J., b. Aprd 21, 1S40.
801. Charles C, b. Dec. 6, 1827.
88 PECK GENEALOGY, PAET FIRST.
Sanford L. married Mary Stodard, daughter of Joshua Stodard, of Sutton, Tt., Septen)ber 12, IS-iO, for his tirst wife, and Sarah E. Sanford, daughter of Seth Sanford, of Ohio, for his second. He settled at ^McGregor, Clayton County, Iowa, and then at Clayton. He is an attorney at law. His children in 18G4, were; {SOi) Sanford K.,^ born January 18, 1857; (805) Laura J.,^ born August la, 1853 ; and (806) Mary Ellen,^ born September 18, 1SG3. Died Feb- ruary 23, 1864.
Clarissa A. married Lester "Woodford, of Bloonifield, Conn., January 12, 1850.
Orestes F. married >rary M. Pierce, May 1, 1850. Their children are : (807) Olice,^ born April 0, 1853. and (808) Orestes E.,'^ bom April 7, 185i>.
Charles C. married Adaline Keech, September 12, 1854. She died Decem- ber 19, 1862, leaving three children: (809) Ella M.,^ born October 24, 1855: (810) Charles ^.*, born September 25, 1857; (811) William Z.^, born June 1859, and died August 22, 1800; (812) Sanford Ariel,^ born July 13, 1860.
Ella J. was residing at home, unmarried, in 18G3.
[300.] VriLLIA:.L' PECK, son of Eoyal,*^ settled at first ia AVrentLam, ^lass., where he resided for many years, and from tliere removed to Franklin, Mass. He has been what may well be called a model farmer, — industrious and successful, — a man of excellent • judgment and fine natural ability.
Althouii;h he has kept aloof from party politics, neither seeking or accepting office, he has usually taken an interest in the affairs of his town, giving his advice or expressing his views upon matters of interest ; and at public meetings few have been able to com- mand more respect. In his younger days, he was fond of military tactics, and for a long time commanded a military company. He was often urged to accept higher positions ; but he chose to remain a ca^ptain. He was an excellent disciplinarian, and took much pride, as well as his men, in their being known as one of the best drilled companies. He is still known, and called among his early associates, by the to them familiar name of Capt. Peck; although in his 84th year, he still retains his faculties.
He married Sarah Arnold, daughter of Rufus Arnold. She died March 24, 1852.
CHILDREX — EIGHTH GENERATION :
813. Mary Ann, b. July 9, 1805.* 8U. Xaomi, b. April 26, 1807.
* JIary Ann, the eldest child in the family of William, had two grandmoth- ers, four great-grandmothers, and one great-great-graiidiaothor, making seven grandmothers, all living at the time of her birth.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 89
815. Abigail, b. April 6, 1810. 818. Sarah :Maria, b. Aug. 1. 1S15.
Died Aug. 21, ISll. 819. Rufus Arnold, b. April IT,, 181S.
816. Abigail, b. June 10, 1811. 820. William Edward, b. Oct. 13,
817. Anu Janett, b. May 25, 1S13. 1821.
Mary Ann married Feunali Grant, of Cumberland, R. I.
Naomi married Richard Crowninshield, also of Cumberland.
Ann Jnnett married Albert Ballon, of Franlilin, Mass.
Sarah Maria married Abijah Rocliwood, also of Franklin, Mass.
Abigail is a school teacher, and is unmarried.
Bufus Arnold married Abby S. Thurber, and settled in Providence. R. I. His children are (821) : Anna A.,^ (822), Horace G.,^ (823), and Helen A.^
William Edward prepared himself for a profession, and chose that of a lawyer. He entered the office of Richard W. Green, of Fi'ovidence, R. I., late judge of the Supreme Court, as a student, in 1847. He was admitted to the bar in 1850, and settled in Providence, where he entered into practice. He "was elected a Representative from the city to the State Legislature, in 1852. He was also one of the judges of the Court of Magistrates. In laoo, he removed with his family to Greenwich, R. I., but continued his office in Prov- idence. He was elected a Senator from Greenwich in 1857. He continued his practice, both in Providence and Greenwich, until the war, in which he took a deep interest. His patriotism did not allow him to remain neutral, or a spectator to the noble effort the State made to assist in subduing the rebel- lion.
He not only lent his aid and influence in raising soldiers, but set the exam- ple of being one himself. He loved his country, and knew too well liow to prize its government and laws to remain passive during her struggle. He gave his life in their defence. He enlisted in the Rhode Island cavalry, where he received a commission as first lieutenant.
After joining his regiment in Louisiana, he was appointed judge advocate, ■which position he held until his decease, which occurred at Napoleonville, August 13, 1865. He was taken sick at Thibodeaux while attending the duties of his office. He remained there until the adjournment of the commission, when he returned to Xapoleonville ; was seized with a congestive chill, and died in about two hours.
He was buried with military honors. His body was placed in a metallic coffin, and then enclosed in a brick vault.
The follo^-ing is the inscription from the tombstone of her great-great- grandmother : ,
"In memoiy of Mrs. Desire Allen, Relict of Mr. John Allen (formerly the ■wife of Mr. Ebenezer Foster), who died November 27, 1810, aged 100 years 1 month and 28 days.
' Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
Her name before marriage was Desire Cushman. She married Ebenezer Foster, September 17, 1730. Their daughter, Mercy Foster, married Solomon Peck, the great-grandfather of Mary Ann. 8*
90 PECK GENEALOGY, PAKT FIRST.
His name, with the name of others like him, wUl be remembered and hon- ored, while the Northern traitors and Southern sj-rapathizers he left behind ■wUl be forgotten, or remembered oulj' to be despised.
Mr. Peck married Harriet E. Newell, daughter of Nelson Newell. Esq., of Franklin, Mass. His chUdren are (824) : Hattie A.,'' and (825) William E.^
[301.] JOEL F. PECK, son of Royal, married Lucy Peck, daughter of Solomon Peck, of Cumberland, R. I., December 1820, and settled upon the homestead, -where he died, July 1", 1866.
CniLDREX — EIGHTH GErNXR-VTIOK :
826. Phila Amanda, b. Dec. 15, 1S23. 823. Royal Jackson, b. Dec. 14, 1831.
Died Aug. 13, 182G.
827. Abby Selina, b. Nov. 29, 1827.
Died Feb. 13, 1848.
Boyal Jackson married Ellen E. Follett, daughter of Ellis FoUett, of Cum- berland, K. I. Their children are (829): Charles II., born November 1854 ; (830) Abby J., born September 15, 1850; (831) Joel E., born March 15, 1859; (832) Ides E., born December 20, 1860. He resides upon the homestead which has now been in the name more than 150 years.
[302.] IRA B.'' PECK, son of Royal,^ married Mary Black- inton, daughter of Ellis Blackintoii, of Attleborough, Mass., June 19, 1834. He resides at Woonsocket, R. I.
CHILD — EIGHTH GEXT.RATIOy :
833. Ira E., b. Aug. 24, 184G. . /
[305.] FOSTERS PECK, son of Joel,^ resides inXorth Prov- idence. He married Susan Arnold.
CHILDREN' — EIGHTH GENERATION :]
834. Susan. 835. Foster. Susan married John Barnes, of North Providence, R. I.
[306.] LEWIS' PECK, son of Joel,^ resided in Cumberland, R. I., where he died, October 25, 1827. He was a carpenter by trade, enterprising and industrious. He married Permelia Carpen- ter, daughter of William Carpenter, of Uxbridgc, Mass., ^larch 24; 1816. She resided at Valley Falls, R. L, in lb63.
DESCENDANTS OF JOSEPH PECK, JR. 91
CHILDREl^ — EIGHTH GEXERATION :
83G. Lacena, b. June 26, 1818. 838. Maria C, b. Dec. U, lSi:3.
837. Edward, b. May 17, 1821.
Lucena married Leonard Cumstock, of Prov.idence, R. I.
Edicard married Abba Woodward, of Taunton, Mass. He died Augu'^t 1852, leaving two sons, (839) Leiris,^ and (840) Henry," who were residing with their mother in Taunton in 1SG3.
Maria C. married Jesse Mofl'ett. T ley reside in Pawtucket, R. I.
[307.] ALFRED' PECK, son of Solomon,'^ resided in Cum- berland, R. I., where he died.
*' I here by certify that Alfred Peck of Cumberland son of Solomon Peck and Hiildah Ballon daughter of Edward Ballon of Cumberland were lawfully joiued together m mamage on the 2Gth day of Septem- ber A D 1810 by me
BENJAMIN WILKINSON Justice of Peace.
CBTTDREN — EIGHTU GENERATION :
841. Welcom Riley, b. Nov. 21, 1818. 842. Mary Adaline, b. Dec. 7, 1327.
Welcnni E. married Nancy M. Whipple, daughter of Daniel Whipple. He died April 30, 1840, leaving no issue.
Mary A. manried Barton Follett, of Cumberland, R. I., where they reside.
[310.] WHIPPLE' PECK, son of Solomon,^ resided in Frank- lin, Mass., where he died.
He married Roxana Harris, daughter of Oliver Harris, of Cum- berland, R. L, November 17, 1815. His widow was residing in Franklin in 1863.
CHILDREX — EIGETTH GENERATION :
843. Eunice A., b. March 13, 1816. 849. Leland T., b. Dec. 7, 1828.
Died Feb. 28, 1834. Oliver H., b. Feb. 15, 1S31.
Died Jan. 25, 1842. Whipple, b. Feb. 20, 1834. Henry C., b. June 27, 1S37. Francis, b. Nov. 28, la'oO.
Died Oct. 10, 1^07.
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