People

Mary Hayes Peck

Mary Hayes Peck (born 1800, Jefferson County, N.Y.) was a long-time resident of Dundee Township and the wife of early settler William R. Peck. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Foreign Missionary Association. She and her husband celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary on September 2, 1887, marking over six decades of marriage. (Source: *Commemorative Portrait and Biographical Record of Kane and Kendall Counties, Illinois* (1888))

Known Activities

  • Church membership: Mary Hayes Peck held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church throughout her life, according to the 1888 Commemorative Portrait and Biographical Record of Kane and Kendall Counties. (Source: Commemorative Portrait and Biographical Record of Kane and Kendall Counties, Illinois (1888))
  • Missionary work: She was affiliated with the Foreign Missionary Association, suggesting an active engagement in organized religious outreach efforts. (Source: Commemorative Portrait and Biographical Record of Kane and Kendall Counties, Illinois (1888))
  • Marriage and family: She married William R. Peck in New Berlin, N.Y. The couple later relocated to Kane County, Illinois in 1853, where William became a prominent figure in Dundee Township. (Source: Commemorative Portrait and Biographical Record of Kane and Kendall Counties, Illinois (1888))

Timeline

YearEvent
1800Born in Jefferson County, N.Y.
1827Married William R. Peck in New Berlin, N.Y. (inferred from 60th anniversary date of September 2, 1887)
1853Relocated with husband to Kane County, Illinois
September 2, 1887Celebrated sixtieth wedding anniversary with William R. Peck
> Note: The exact date of her birth, death, and arrival in Dundee Township are not specified in available sources. The 1827 marriage year is inferred from the reported sixtieth anniversary date and should be treated as approximate.

Sources

  • Commemorative Portrait and Biographical Record of Kane and Kendall Counties, Ill. (1888). Available at: archive.org