Legislator Details
Image Description:
Archibald J. Peek portrait from Nimmo p.94
Archibald J. Peek portrait from Nimmo p.94
Archibald J. Peek
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/8/1854
City:
County: Onondaga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/3/1925
City: Blackman Township, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/6/1925
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Libby B. Morrell 11/7/1877, in Blackman Twp, MI; children: 5, Julian S, Burr M.?, Frank G., Olive and Clarissa Isabelle
Number of Children:
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Jackson
Biographical Sketch:
Son of James and Isabella (Stewart) Peek. "A New Yorker of Scotch extraction" At the age of 13, he came to Michigan, locating in Rives Township, Jackson County. He later moved to a farm, farming for 14 years. He served as sheriff of Jackson County 4 years, and held the office of township treasurer.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Asylum for Insane at Kalamazoo , College of Mines , Fisheries , Mechanical Interests , State Affairs , Supplies and Expenses
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 10
District Description: Counties of Jackson and Washtenaw
Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Apportionment; and College of Mines
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , College of Mines , Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Mechanical Interests , Saline Interests , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: 10
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Apportionment; and Saline Interests
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Asylum for Criminal Insane, Railroads
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 1
District Description: City of Jackson; Blackman township
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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