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Benjamin T. Peckham - Civil War Enlistee - Enlistment Consent Form

cpingree113 — 2012-05-10 23:31:41Z

I realze this is a redundant post as I started a new post on this message board about the same individual but so far have gotten no responses. I hope you can help me or point me in the right direction to someone who is a direct descendent of Benjamin as I would like the form to go to one of his direct descendents rather than sit in one of my "collectable" files.

What I am looking for is a direct descendent of Benjamin T. Peckham who served in Company D, Massachusetts 477 Infantry Regiment Militia from August 1862 to September 1863. I have the original consent form signed by his sister Abby F. Knife or(Knipe)dated Aug 30, 1862 giving her consent for Benjamin to enlist. There is also a hand written notation stating that "he has lived with me since he was eight years of age, that his father has never experience any control over him since said age and that he has been allowed by said father to make his own contract and receive his own earnings."

Thank you.

C. Pingree

Looking for Descendents of Benjami T. Peckham - Civil War - Massachusetts

cpingree113 — 2012-05-10 12:17:13Z

I am looking for a direct descendent of Benjamin T. Peckham who served in Company D, Massachusetts 477 Infantry Regiment Militia from August 1862 to September 1863. I have the original consent form signed by his sister Abby F. Knife or(Knipe)dated Aug 30, 1862 giving her consent for Benjamin to enlist. There is also a hand written notation stating that "he has lived with me since he was eight years of age, that his father has never experience any control over him since said age and that he has been allowed by said father to make his own contract and receive his own earnings."

I would like for it to go to a direct descendant of Benjamin. If you are a direct descendant of Benjamin r have any information about his family please contact me.

Thank you.

Edward F. Peckham

RFoley55 — 2012-05-08 00:46:55Z

ISO...information about Edward F. [Flavius E.-birth name] Peckham. He was my Grandfather's [Herbert Palmer Peckham]brother. Any help is appreciated.

Re: Peckham Family tree

ekpeckham — 2012-04-14 11:41:30Z

I would be glad to exchange trees.

Earle

Re: Peckham Family tree

muley99 — 2012-04-11 15:58:42Z

Might be a cousin, but there is no direct line. I have ties to the Hunters. George, Abraham, and William of Hunter's point, NY. Abraham Hunter and Caroline are where our lines cross. :)

If you find a line that links us to the president, please let me know. I've as yet, not found any. I grew up hearing this as well.

Feel free to look at my tree if you like.

Re: Peckham Family tree

pottermania — 2012-04-11 14:07:48Z

Mary Hunter was married three times. To Edward Payson Lee Dudley then to Charles W. Lockwood and then to Edwin Felt Peckham. I have a note from Caroline Hunter who wrote on July 31, 1935 somthing about Sally Harrison was our cousin to President Benjamin Harrison. I'm still looking into that. I believe she married John Randolph.

Re: Peckham Family tree

muley99 — 2012-04-10 16:18:06Z

I have no Peckham's in my tree. I think I'm from the other side.

Also, just a friendly suggestion about that book. Much of it is correct. But I think the lady who wrote it took some leaps of faith as well. I find no link between us and the presidential Harrison's, or the Virginia Randolph's. I find FitzRandolphs which are a different line from the Virginia Randolphs.

Re: Peckham Family tree

muley99 — 2012-04-10 16:13:51Z

Caroline Shiffell Wright was my 2nd Great Grandmother.

Re: Peckham Family tree

pottermania — 2012-04-10 15:44:45Z

So is Mary Randolph Hunter Peckham Your Grand Mother born in 1857?

Re: Peckham Family tree

gconant — 2012-04-07 20:25:36Z

Modified Register for Henry Peckham
First Generation
1. Henry Peckham was born on 15 Feb 1523/1524 in Boxgrove, Sussex, England.
He had the following children:
+ 2 M i. Henry Edward Peckham was born on 8 Apr 1565. He died on 1 Nov 1616.
Henry married (2) Mary Badger in 1565 in , Sussex, England. Mary was born in 1545 in England.
Second Generation
2. Henry Edward Peckham (Henry) was born on 8 Apr 1565 in Boxgrove, W. Sussex, England. He died on 1 Nov 1616 in Boxgrove, Sussex, England. He was buried on 19 Oct 1681 in Boxgrove, Sussex, England.
Henry married (1) Grace Sambourne in 1574. Grace was born in 1555 in Sonning, Oxfordshire, England. She died on 17 Nov 1631 in England. She was buried in Feb.
They had the following children:
3 M i. George Peckham was born on 8 Oct 1582 in E Hampnett, Sussex, England. He died on 4 Apr 1583 in E Hampnett, Sussex, England. He was buried in E Hampnett, Sussex, England.
John George Peckham Father 1500 East Hampsett, Sussex, England-1566 Donnington,
Sussex, England

wife Elizabeth BROUD 1505 East Hampsett, Sussex, England 1579 Sussex, England
George married Elizabeth BROUD .
Henry married (2) Elizabeth Badger daughter of Robert Badger and Mrs Robert Badger Mrs in 1590 in Boxgrove, W. Sussex, England. Elizabeth was born in 1572 in Winchester, England. She died in 1633.

They had the following children:

4 M ii. Henry Peckham was born on 6 Mar 1593/1594 in Boxgrove, Sussex, England. He died on 12 Jan 1653/1654 in Boxgrove, Sussex, England.
Henry married Unknown in 1630 in Boxgrove, Sussex, England.

5 M iii. John Peckham was born on 24 Apr 1595 in Boxgrove, Sussex, England. He died in 1680 in Newport, Newport, Ri. He was buried on 19 Oct 1681 in Middletown, Newport, Ri.

Sir John Peckham came from England and appears in Newport, RI in 1639,brother in
law of John Clarke was leader of the Baptist party from itsorganization in 1651, in
opposition to the policy of Govenor Coddington.
Seeking redress in Mass. he was imprisoned, fined and whipped. He thenwent to
England, was joined by Roger Williams and together they obtainedthe revocation of
Gov. Coddington life tenure in that office

John married (1) Eleanor Craft . Eleanor was born in 1599.
John married (2) Mary Clarke on 20 May 1638 in Newport, Newport, Ri. Mary was born on 17 Jul 1607 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England. She was christened on 17 Jul 1607 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England. She died in 1647 in Newport, Newport, Ri. She was buried in 1648 in Newport, Newport, Ri.

John married (3) Elizabeth Weaver daughter of Clement Weaver and Rebecca Holbrook in 1648 in Newport, Newport, Ri. Elizabeth was born in 1625 in Glastonbury, Somerset, Englad. She died in 1690.
John married (4) Unknown in 1648 in Newport, Newport, Ri.
6 M iv. William Peckham was born on 8 Apr 1596 in Boxgrove, Sussex, England.
7 M v. Robert Peckham was born on 28 Mar 1599 in Aldingbourne, Sussex, England. He died in 1629 in England.
8 M vi. Thomas Peckham was born on 2 Dec 1601 in Chichester, Sussex, England. He died in 1673 in Rumbold's Wyke, Chichester, Sussex, England.
Thomas married Unknown .
9 F vii. Grace Peckham was born on 31 Jul 1603 in Boxgrove, Sussex, England.
Grace married Unknown in 1632.

10 F viii. Judith Peckham was born in 1604 in Boxgrove, Sussex, England.

Re: Peckham Family tree

muley99 — 2012-04-06 19:59:37Z

Yes, I believe the book is the same. I got it from my mom. My home email is horselady@cox.net you can email me there too. It is so much fun finding family members you didn't know you had! I have also met a lady who turned out to be my second cousin. W have the same Great grandfather. Turns out, she lives about 100 miles from me.

Re: Peckham Family tree

pottermania — 2012-04-06 14:44:53Z

It was so wonderful to get your note. Nice to meet you too. The family book was given to me by my father, and his father gave it to him who was nephew to Mary R.H. Peckham. So that would make Mary Peckham my Great, Great Aunt. I wonder if we have the same family book. I have a Aunt that is still alive and is Handing me down things that belong in the family which have been handed down through the years. She tells me some things about family, but they are vague. She is in her Ninties. I am going through the book and trying to get the genealogy to follow the book, which take alot of time I do not have right now. Lets stay in touch. Cousin.

Re: Peckham Family tree

muley99 — 2012-04-06 01:24:25Z

Caroline Shiffel Wright was my 2nd Great grandmother. I too have a copy of the book of our ancestry. :-) Nice to meet you!

Re: Peckham family tree

don_peckham1 — 2012-04-03 22:31:57Z

Shelley
I am a Peckham from Newfoundland and have the history of many Peckhams from here. What is your mothers first name and what year was she born? I can check and see if it ties into either of the families I have listed and let you know if I can find a connection. There are John's and Georges in the families here.

Re: Peckham Family tree

ekpeckham — 2012-03-18 16:24:37Z

Charlotte Minerva Peckham, married Lawrence Alex BROWN, b
1818,Verona, Oneida, NY died 1861-1869 - Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois, parents Leonard Alex Brown, Phebe Snow

EARLE K PECKHAM

Re: Peckham Family tree

ekpeckham — 2012-03-18 16:23:47Z

Charlotte Minerva Peckham, married Lawrence Alex BROWN, b
1818,Verona, Oneida, NY died1861-1869 - Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinoism parents Leonard Alex Brown, Phebe Snow

EARLE K PECKHAM

Re: Peckham Family tree

IndianaGirl1973 — 2012-03-14 17:20:00Z

I am looking for information about the family of Frederick Leon Peckham (b1886) Athol, MA. We are related through his son William F Peckham (1930-2000)

Re: ANY PECKHAM'S TRACED TO SOUTH PACIFIC?

george_peckham — 2012-03-02 05:27:09Z

Samantha - My great grandfather is a William Thomas Peckham who initially owned a Matei Estate in Taveuni and later Logana Estate in Bua in the Fiji Islands. There are many descendants of Willian Thomas Peckham in England, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.

We have been trying to trace this ancestry for a while but have not been able to get past my great grandfather.

Re: William Peckham

johnkerrigan51 — 2012-01-14 06:04:27Z

Dear maryensorvuatalevu,I have William Peckham and his wife Maria (Hughes)in my family tree. They had a daughter Eliza who married a Charles Frank Ensor in Levuka Fiji. If so you can contact me at johnkerrigan51 we would be cousins a couple of times removed.
Happy New year, John

Re: Edward F. Peckham

therecusant — 2011-12-30 02:39:08Z

By your initials, I assume this is Robin Foley. If so, I just responded to your post on genealogy.com about David Palmer Peckham.

I'd love to hear back from you.

Take care.

Doug Cline

Re: peckhams

paulaclark831 — 2011-12-27 21:26:44Z

Emma Peckham was my great grandmother.

peckhams

blmcdonald1960 — 2011-12-27 15:51:01Z

hi my name is brenda and i am looking for anyone who is related to emma a peckham she was bornin 1855 and was married to george washington fear.

Re: Peckhams move to CANADA

rogersd4 — 2011-10-23 20:21:21Z

Hi,

Helen Berryhill Acheson was my wife's great aunt. I found a picture of their grave marker in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~snaylor/On...

I haven't found any more information about her in particular yet, but I do have a fair amount of other information about the Achesons if you're interested.

Dan.

Re: Peckham Family tree

ekpeckham — 2011-09-15 20:49:42Z

Henry Edward Peckham is correct.

Earle

Re: Peckham Family tree

pottermania — 2011-09-15 15:38:42Z

This was Edwin Felt Peckham of Woorster Mass. He was the son to a George Peckham and Caroline Scripture Of Westminster, Mass. George father was Robert Peckham. So may not be a match.

Re: Peckham Family tree

pottermania — 2011-05-31 21:30:31Z

Does the name Mary Randolf Hunter Peckham mean any thing to you.

Re: Peckham Family tree

RockofGibraltar — 2011-05-28 23:59:10Z

No, I'm sorry. I'm not related. I bought the photo and wanted to return it to a family member. I no longer have the photo or the scan of it.
Patricia

Re: Peckham Family tree

jle114 — 2011-05-27 19:19:52Z

Hi Earl,
I need to make a correction to this morning's e-mail to you regarding Rufus W. Peckham. His correct date of birth was 1838. Also, going over my records, it is possible that his connection to my great grandmother, Arlette Peckham Brown (1st cousin once removed), may have been through her father (unknown), instead of her mother, Charlotte Minerva Peckham. Peckham may have been Charlotte's married name instead of her maiden name. I'd really appreciate any information you would be able to share with me. Again, thanks much. Judy Elliott

Re: Peckham Family tree

jle114 — 2011-05-27 15:27:55Z

Hi Earl,
Wow, what an incredible list of Peckhams you have! I was wondering what you might have on Associate Justice of US Supreme Court Rufus W. Peckham (1895-1909)? He was the 1st cousin one removed from my great grandmother, Arlette Peckham Brown. Arlette was born in Rockford, IL (1861-1933) and was married to Lafayette Lawrence (1855-1835). My grandparents were married in 1883 in IL and moved to WA. They lived in Chehalis, WA for over 25 years. My grandfather was elected Mayor of Chehalis in 1905. I have a copy of the newspaper article regarding the election that states Arlette was Rufus' 1st cousin once removed. I also have a copy of a newspaper photo of Rufus. Arlette's mother was Charlotte Minerva Peckham (1826-abt 1880). The only information I have on Charlotte's husband is that he was born in Rhode Island. Can you possibly help me? Thanks so much, Judy Elliott

Re: Peckham Family tree

ekpeckham — 2011-05-18 21:03:45Z

John George PECKHAM, is the correct one

Earle

Re: Peckham Family tree

ekpeckham — 2011-05-18 21:00:30Z

Henry Edward PECKHAM, 15 Feb 1525, born E Hampnett, Sussex, England.

This the right one.

Earle

Peckhams from 17th century Hampshire

Andrew_Peckham — 2011-04-16 18:24:16Z

Hi there,

I've been delighted to have traced this branch of the family back as far as a Richard Peckham (spouse John Hale) who attended his son Richard's christening on the 14th November 1634 in RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE.

It seems that the 1630s is about as far back as I can go...Any suggestions as to how I can trace further back?

Kind regards,

Andrew

Sarah Elizabeth Peckham

araujoea12061 — 2011-04-12 12:15:43Z

My 2nd Great Grandmother was Sarah Elizabeth Peckham. I am looking for information regarding her where abouts after 1910. She was born August 10, 1890 in Stonington, Connecticut to John Bliss Peckham and Phebe Ann Crandall. On the 1910 census, she is listed as Sarah E Durfee living with William Henry Durfee and their two children - Thurman and George in the house of William's parents. Between 1910 and 1920 Sarah and William parted ways. William is listed on the 1920 census as divorced living with Thurman. Sarah and George were never heard from again. My great aunt mentioned that William was told that she was living in Providence, RI and was working as a housekeeper in a rectory. I have not been able to locate any records. She also mentioned that they had a daughter - Edith. Edith suppossedly passed away when she was 5 or 6 years old, and she is unsure whether Edith was in fact William's. It is believed that Edith was the cause of them parting ways. Sarah may have remarried which may be the reason why I am unable to locate any information. Any information anyone may have would be EXTREMELY appreciated!

Re: Peckham family tree

Bawden4 — 2011-04-04 20:24:51Z

Do you have Martha Peckham?
(1880 census) Born 1846 in Indiana, m. Jeremiah Elliott, 34yo in 1880 census, head of house, divorced with 3 children: Anna M, William D. and Albert J Elliott.
I'd love to know who was the mother of these 3 children as Jeremiah was married to Ellen Clancy and I have no dates or places.
Albert J. Elliott is my 2Xgreat-grandfather.

Martha Peckham m. Jeremiah Elliott

Bawden4 — 2011-04-04 20:18:14Z

Census: she was born in Indiana of PA parents.

She married Jeremiah (no location) and in the 1880 census, she is head of house, divorced and living in Rockville, Park, IN with Anna M., William D. and Albert J Elliott (my g-grandfather).

I think she is Jeremiah's 2nd wife.

I think his first wife was Ellen Clancy from Ireland.

I know Jeremiah was born in Sussex, UK but I have no town/city name yet (Apr 2011).

I'd love to know marriage and divorce dates so I could name the wives in order and give a mother to Albert J.

I'd also love to know where Jeremiah was born.
Thank you for any leads you can provide.

Peckham/Harris photo ablum found. Missouri area

josod — 2011-03-03 23:30:48Z

Do the names William Russell Harris, Maude Collins Peckham Harris, Bill Harris, Virgie(virginia)Harris, Genevieve Harris (die at age 2), Charles Peckham, Elijah white Peckham, May Harris Paine & Daughter, Cora Peckham, Dr. Smith labled as Mrs. Peckham second husband ring a bell? ? ? Looked for proper owner/family for a long time but couldn't find anything or find a contact so I have seen photo ablum to Glendale Missouri Historical society. I was really hoping to make someones day by relocating a missing family photo's (very old) Address on photo's were in Gendale/Krikwood Missouri area.

Peckham's from Connecticut

RFoley55 — 2011-03-01 15:03:10Z

ISO...Any and all information about Herbert Palmer Peckham B. 1911/1912, D. 7/15/1963 in Hartford, CT. Also ISO any and all information about David Palmer Peckham, B.1873,in Old Lyme, CT, D.12/1917 in Old Lyme, CT. Thank you.

Peckham family tree-

RFoley55 — 2011-02-23 03:28:28Z

Celia Inez Peckham-Whorf had a brother named Herbert Palmer Peckham, who was my maternal grandfather. He died in July, 1963. His daughter [my Mother] is Mary Lou [Peckham]Foley. Herbert Palmer Peckham Jr. is my Uncle. I am beginning my own family tree and if you are related to me, I would like to ask you some questions about the Peckham side of my family. My family tree is public if you would like to look at it. Thank you for your time.

Re: David Palmer Peckham is my great-great grandfather.....

fenian1866 — 2011-02-22 00:42:04Z

Written communication is fine, but I'll just be slower in passing info along. Obviously typing takes longer than speaking.

I don't know what you know about David P. Peckham, but he was convicted of polygamy and served a few years in prison. If you email me at the address provided in my initial response, I'll send you the newspaper articles that chronicle his, ahem, activities. It looks like my great-great grandmother was his first wife. He had at least three more before he met your great-grandmother Ida. She waited for him to get out of prison and he stayed with her for the rest of his life.

Do you happen to have a photo of David Palmer Peckham? He is about the only direct ancestor of mine who lived in the age of photography for whom I don't have a picture. I'm dying to find one.

Again, send me an email when time permits and I'll send along a lot of really interesting material.

Doug

Re: David Palmer Peckham is my great-great grandfather.....

RFoley55 — 2011-02-22 00:25:48Z

Hello Doug. I would be interested in learning what Peckham family history you could share. However, I would prefer to communicate through this website or private emails, if that is alright with you. I have learned some useful information from this website and from help given by my Uncle who has done an indepth study of the Peckham family. David P. Peckham was my great grandfather. I was told he was a fisherman and died at sea. His wife Ida and their son Herbert Palmer Sr [my grandfather] actually lived at the Curtis Home in CT for awhile. It was an institution for widows and orphans. I found this tip from the 1920 federal census. My grandfather Herbert Palmer Peckham was not what you would call 'husband or father of the year'. He died at 52 from chirrosis when I was only 7. I had never met him due to the hatred he had for my father who was of Irish descent. Which of David Palmer Peckham's children are you descended from? I hope to hear from you again. Take care.

David Palmer Peckham is my great-great grandfather.....

fenian1866 — 2011-02-21 20:54:59Z

Greetings from Indianapolis. We definitely have David Palmer Peckham in common and, therefore, are related.

It might be easier if we speak by telephone. Please email me at dwc00[at]me.com. I'll then reply with my telephone number. And boy do I have a wild story to pass along.

Doug Cline, Indianapolis

Re: PECKHAMS - AYLESFORD, KENT, ENGLAND

musamba313 — 2011-02-16 19:58:45Z

I have a Benjamin Packham b.c. 1826 in Gillingsham, Kent England. I believe he emigrated to Canada sometime around 1860.

Re: Peckham Family tree

darkpunkt — 2011-02-16 19:21:05Z

Either from Brighton or from Gillingham in Kent. Info becomes fuzzy before the industrial revolution it seems. If anyone finds anything re Benjamin let me know at darkpunkt@yahoo.com

Thanks

Re: Peckham Family tree

darkpunkt — 2011-02-14 23:19:50Z

I believe my ancestor Benjamin Peckham was actualy Benjamin Packham of Brighton Sussex England. It seems his surname was spelled differently when he arrived at Ontario some time in the 1860's.

Re: Peckham Family tree

ekpeckham — 2011-02-14 21:28:04Z

John George Peckham Father 1500 East Hampsett, Sussex, England-1566 Donnington, Sussex, England

wife Elizabeth BROUD 1505 East Hampsett, Sussex, England 1579 Sussex, England

Earle

Re: Peckham Family tree

smithte143 — 2011-02-10 16:42:09Z

unfortunately half of the internet research i have done says that John George was Henry Edwards father and the other half say Henry was his father. Im looking for some information that would clearly determin which of these two men was his father.

Re: Peckham Family tree

ekpeckham — 2011-02-10 13:47:59Z

earlekpeckhamtree_2010-12-03_01_01_2010-12-12_2011-01-25.ged

EARLE

Re: Peckham Family tree

ekpeckham — 2011-02-10 13:36:03Z

Name: Henry Edward Peckham
Birth: 15 Feb 1525 - Sussex, England
Death: 1 Nov 1616 - Sussex, England
Marriage: 1559 - Sussex, England
Parents: John George Peckham, Elizabeth Broud
Spouse: Grace Sambourne

Re: Peckham Family tree

darkpunkt — 2011-02-10 05:14:14Z

I am just working on mine and have made some good progress...my first day on Ancestry....

Re: Peckham Family tree

smithte143 — 2011-02-09 22:40:23Z

WOW im so glad you responded. I have been only working on my family tree for 4 weeks, my mom had done alot of the work prior to my efforts. I have one major question.
Henry Edward Peckham b:1525 d:1616 seems to have had 2 fathers but the same wife. Either father John George or father Henry, however he married the same woman grace Sambour. adn they had the same children.
Could you share what you have on the parentage of Henry Edward. So i can move forward.