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Department of Texas
L. S. Hatch, Manager


Denison TX
July 2, 1887

Taken from W.M. Peck, Atty at Law

Mr. Peck was born in Putnam Co., Indiana in 1850, remaining there until 16 years of age and attending the public schools. Mr. Peck's parents were Southerners. Father born in Kentucky. and mother in Virginia, Mr. Peck's father was a farmer and he, of course, spent most of his time while at home working on a farm.
In 1866 went to Alabama, remained there until 1874. Commenced the study of his profession in 1868 at Green Castle, Putnam Co., Indiana; was admitted to practice in 1871, and commenced the practice where he studied and was admitted.
In 1874 Mr. Peck came to Denison, Texas and at once engaged in the practice of his profession. The only lawyers here then were Mr. Randell and Mr. [A.B.] Person. Was Mayor of Denison from 1879 until 1881. In 1884 he was made Recorder for one year.
Married to Miss Augusta Charlton of Morgan Co., Alabama and has one son born in Denison.



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