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Felix Peckham Jr.

Birth	:	9 Jun 1800 Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Death	:	12 Jul 1879 Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial	:	Island Cemetery, Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4956589, -71.3135605
Description	:	Felix Peckham, Jr., son of Felix and Tryphena (Stockman) Peckham, was born in Middletown, R. I., June 9, 1800. He was educated in the public and private schools of Newport, and on completing his studies, engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1846, when he removed to Newport to enter business life. In association with Caswell Massey & Company, he erected a large block at the corner of Thames and Church streets, known as the Narragansett building. In half of the building, Mr. Peckham, in partnership with his nephew, A. Judson Ward, opened a business embracing books, stationery, music, pianos and organs. This venture was highly successful and profitable from the... Read More	Felix Peckham, Jr., son of Felix and Tryphena (Stockman) Peckham, was born in Middletown, R. I., June 9, 1800. He was educated in the public and private schools of Newport, and on completing his studies, engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1846, when he removed to Newport to enter business life. In association with Caswell Massey & Company, he erected a large block at the corner of Thames and Church streets, known as the Narragansett building. In half of the building, Mr. Peckham, in partnership with his nephew, A. Judson Ward, opened a business embracing books, stationery, music, pianos and organs. This venture was highly successful and profitable from the outset. Early in life Mr. Peckham was active in the Rhode Island State Militia, and on June 29, 1823, at the age of twenty-three years, was commissioned captain of the First Company of Militia, of Middletown, and served in that capacity for several years. He maintained his interest in military affairs throughout his life, but on removing to Newport he was obliged to resign his commission. For many years he was a member of the board of commissioners of the Newport Asylum. He was an earnest member of the First Baptist Church of Newport, and a liberal donor to all its charities and benevolences. In political affiliation he was a Whig. On the formation of the Republican party and the gradual assimilation of the old Whigs in the new party, he entered the ranks of the Republicans. He was in no sense of the word an office-seeker, but fulfilled religiously his duties as a citizen. He served for several years as justice of the peace in Middletown, prior to his removal to Newport. On May 26, 1833 he married Esther Peckham, his cousin and daughter of Augustus and Esther (Pratt) Peckham. Their children were Esther Pratt and Felix Augustus. On August 6,1847 he married Sarah Peckham, sister of his first wife and also his cousin. On June 22, 1864 he married for a third time. Mary Josephine Young of Windsor Conn., daughter of Edward B. and Lucretia (Frick) Young. Their children were Mary Josephine, Antoinette Storrs, Edward Stockman, and Harold Abner.

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Where is Felix Peckham Jr.'s memorial?
Felix Peckham Jr.'s memorial is located at: Island Cemetery, Newport, Newport County, USA.
When did Felix Peckham Jr. death?
Felix Peckham Jr. death on 12 Jul 1879 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Felix Peckham Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.4956589
Longitude: -71.3135605

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Esther Peckham

(1795 - 1846)

Sarah Peckham

(1797 - 1862)

Mary Josephine Young Peckham

(1837 - 1925)

Siblings

Children

Esther Pratt Peckham Johnson

(1835 - 1897)

Felix Augustus Peckham

(1837 - 1876)

Mary Josephine Peckham

(1865 - 1866)

Antoinette Storrs Peckham

(1867 - 1961)

Edward Stockman Peckham

(1871 - 1922)

Harold Abner Peckham

(1873 - 1937)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Island Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4956589, -71.3135605

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4971085, -71.3135147

3. Friends Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4934807, -71.3136826

4. God's Little Acre Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4965150, -71.3163130

5. Willow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4949890, -71.3164650

6. Common Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 41.4959564, -71.3165741

7. Braman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4956360, -71.3169098

8. John Clarke Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4937897, -71.3112869

9. Coddington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4923706, -71.3143616

10. North Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 41.4981270, -71.3170700

11. Bliss-Pierce Lot
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Coordinate: 41.4941140, -71.3090260

12. Malboro Street Tomb (Defunct)
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4911110, -71.3136110

13. Barney Street Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4893608, -71.3109818

14. First Sabbatarian Church of Newport Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4891701, -71.3116379

15. Dyre Family Burial Ground (Defunct)
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5016070, -71.3209220

16. Trinity Church Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4874229, -71.3131180

17. Colonial Jewish Cemetery of Rhode Island
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4879265, -71.3093567

18. Moravian Church Lot
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4874190, -71.3113130

19. First Congregational Churchyard (Defunct)
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4864020, -71.3119910

20. Judge Anthony Wilbur Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4989600, -71.3018300

21. Governor Arnold Burying Ground
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4861300, -71.3119900

22. Newport Congregational Church Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4857674, -71.3128662

23. Goat Island Pirate Graves
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4928600, -71.3269300

24. Goat Island Burial Ground
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4930330, -71.3272510