William Smith Peck, Sr. | |
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Louisiana State Representative from Catahoula Parish | |
In office 1920–1928 |
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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. Barbara Jane Peck Gilbert |
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 1956–1964; 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]
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 |