Legislator Details
William T. Peckham
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 61
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/9/1851
City: Parma Township, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/17/1938
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/20/1938
City: Devereaux, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: King Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Harriette [Hattie] M. Markel, 6/20/1875, she died in 1924; children: 10, Philip Hoaf, Ruth Lucille (Dunn), Paul Stephen, Mary B. (Knack), J. Fred, Charles Palmer, Hilda Lois (Quainton) and Robert Cushman, Amy Elizabeth (Reed) and Joseph William
Number of Children: 10
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; Jackson High School
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Benjamin F. and Amy E. (Cushman) Peckham. He served as justice of the peace for 8 years, school director 22 years and 8 years on board of review. Member of the Masons; and the Albion Three-Quarter Century Club.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Drainage , Michigan School for the Blind , Mines and Minerals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Albion
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1912
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1913
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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