William S. Peck Sr.
William Smith Peck Sr. | |
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Louisiana State Representative from Catahoula Parish | |
In office 1920–1928 | |
Preceded by | L. Eugene Hooter |
Succeeded by | H.W. LeTissier |
Personal details | |
Born |
1873 Catahoula Parish Louisiana, USA |
Died | 1946 (aged ca. 73) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Estelle Woodard Smith |
Children |
William S. Peck Jr. |
Occupation | Businessman |
Religion | Methodist |
William Smith Peck Sr. (1873–1946) was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Sicily Island in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, having served from 1920-1928.[1]
Peck, a businessman and farmer, was married to the former Estelle Woodard (1893–1983). Their children were William S. Peck Jr. (1916–1987), who held the same House seat as his father from 1956 to 1964; Barbara Jane Peck Gilbert (1922–1987), the first wife of retired State Senator J.C. "Sonny" Gilbert, and Henry C. Peck Sr. (1919–1987), a Sicily Island banker, contractor, cattleman, and farmer. He was affiliated with the Methodist Church.[2]
References
- ↑ "Membership of the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2012" (PDF). legis.state.la.us. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
- ↑ "Obituary of Henry C. Peck Sr.". Natchez Democrat, Natchez, Mississippi. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by L. Eugene Hooter |
Louisiana State Representative from Cathoula Parish
William Smith Peck Sr. |
Succeeded by H.W. LeTissier |
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