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Lieut William Edward Peck Sr.

Birth	:	13 Oct 1821 Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Death	:	13 Aug 1865 Napoleonville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial	:	Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Doniphan County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7789001, -94.9542007
Description	:	Civil War Veteran William Edward prepared himself for a profession, and chose that of a lawyer. He entered the office of Richard W. Green, of Providence, R. I., late judge of the Supreme Court, as a student, in 1847. He was admitted to the bar in 1850, and settled in Providence, where he entered into practice. He was elected a Representative from the city to the State Legislature, in 1852. He was also one of the judges of the Court of Magistrates. In 1855, he removed with his family to Greenwich, R. I., but continued his office in Providence. He was... Read More	Civil War Veteran William Edward prepared himself for a profession, and chose that of a lawyer. He entered the office of Richard W. Green, of Providence, R. I., late judge of the Supreme Court, as a student, in 1847. He was admitted to the bar in 1850, and settled in Providence, where he entered into practice. He was elected a Representative from the city to the State Legislature, in 1852. He was also one of the judges of the Court of Magistrates. In 1855, he removed with his family to Greenwich, R. I., but continued his office in Providence. He was elected a Senator from Greenwich in 1857. He continued his practice, both in Providence and Greenwich, until the war, in which he took a deep interest. His patriotism did not allow him to remain neutral, or a spectator to the noble effort the State made to assist in subduing the rebellion. He not only lent his aid and influence in raising soldiers, but set the example of being one himself. He loved his country, and knew too well how to prize its government and laws to remain passive during her struggle. He gave his life in their defence. He enlisted in the Rhode Island cavalry, where he received a commission as first lieutenant. After joining his regiment in Louisiana, he was appointed judge advocate, which position he held until his decease, which occurred at Napoleonville, August 13, 1865. He was taken sick at Thibodeaux while attending the duties of his office. He remained there until the adjournment of the commission, when he returned to Napoleonville; was seized with a congestive chill, and died in about two hours. He was buried with military honors. His body was placed in a metallic coffin, and then enclosed in a brick vault.

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Where is Lieut William Edward Peck Sr.'s memorial?
Lieut William Edward Peck Sr.'s memorial is located at: Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Doniphan County, USA.
When did Lieut William Edward Peck Sr. death?
Lieut William Edward Peck Sr. death on 13 Aug 1865 in Napoleonville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lieut William Edward Peck Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 39.7789001
Longitude: -94.9542007

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Harriet Arnold Newell Peck

(1829 - 1912)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bellemont Cemetery
Wathena, Doniphan County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7789001, -94.9542007

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7599297, -94.9595108

3. Tambor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7999992, -94.9586029

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Coordinate: 39.7519700, -94.9709400

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6. McClelland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7886400, -95.0157000

7. Jackson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8260994, -94.9244003

8. McCallan Burial Site
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Coordinate: 39.8234800, -94.9942500

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Coordinate: 39.7652300, -94.8760500

10. Smith Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8417400, -94.9649800

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Coordinate: 39.8203011, -95.0175018

12. Smithton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8478400, -94.9496900

13. Felix Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8090330, -94.8673600

14. Courter-Ritchey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8194008, -95.0408020

15. Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7261391, -95.0307922

16. Rosedale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7111015, -95.0113983

17. Cowger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8604200, -94.9747300

18. Sunbridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8053818, -94.8513336

19. Maxwell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8065948, -94.8490295

20. Mount Mora Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7743225, -94.8418808

21. Samuel Ball Green Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8264400, -94.8586500

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Coordinate: 39.8333015, -94.8632965

23. Columbus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8683014, -94.9777985

24. Green Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8211594, -94.8477020