Individual Details

Joseph Peckham

(2 May 1738 - 12 Jul 1812)

Joseph Peckham and his family lived in Middletown, Rhode I s land, where he was admitted as a freeman (citizenship) i n M ay, 1760. He was described as a zealous patriot in the Revolution. Being of strong and firm conviction, he rema ined loyal to his principles until his death. In the notice of his death, he was described as a man who strictly followed the principles of honesty and integrity. (PG. p. 264)

Events

Birth2 May 1738Middletown, Newport, RI
Marriage20 Nov 1760Middletown, Newport, RI - Sarah Weeden
Death12 Jul 1812Middletown, Newport, RI

Families

SpouseSarah Weeden (1742 - 1831)
ChildMary Peckham ( - )
ChildEunice Peckham (1761 - 1837)
ChildIsaac Peckham (1763 - )
ChildAlanson Peckham (1765 - 1836)
ChildCharles Wesley Peckham (1767 - 1861)
ChildSarah Peckham (1772 - )
FatherIsaac Peckham (1688 - 1765)
MotherJane Sisson (1706 - 1778)
SiblingWilliam Peckham (1727 - 1808)
SiblingBarbara Peckham (1729 - 1814)
SiblingAnne Peckham (1731 - 1797)
SiblingMary Peckham (1733 - )
SiblingElizabeth Peckham (1735 - )
SiblingJane Peckham (1740 - 1823)
SiblingRachel Peckham (1742 - )
SiblingAbigail Peckham (1743 - )
SiblingRichard Peckham (1745 - )

Notes

Marriage

Joseph Peckham and his family lived in Middletown, Rhode I s land, where he was admitted as a freeman (citizenship) i n M ay, 1760.

Death

This record is of the Will of Joseph Peckham. It is date d F ebruary 16, 1803 and is extracted as follows:Son Alanson given real estate, farm tools and personal est a te. He is requiredto support his Mother and the testator's sister Barbara Pe c kham. (Both of themhad to be alive at the writing of the Will.)Son Isaac to receive from Alanson $400.00, testator's wear i ng apparel and his small Arm or Fusil.Son Charles and Grandson Arnold Barker to receive $50.00(Arnold and Mary Barker are probably son and daughter of E u nice, who is deceasedby the time the Will is written.)Daughter Mary Peckham to receive $100.00.Daughter Sarah Peckham and Granddaughter Mary Barker all h o usehold furniture tobe equally divided between them.Son Alanson is appointed executor.