Peck, William

Birth Details
1862/2536, William Peck - no parents listed

Bush Advocate 23 May 1901
A quiet wedding took place at Wimbledon on May 14th, the contracting parties being Mr William Peck, second son of Mr Richard Peck, of Dannevirke, and Miss Minnie Sargent, youngest daughter of Mr John Sargent, of Lake Farm. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Grant, of Dannevirke. Miss Mary Bond, niece of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr George B. S. Sargent, was tastefully attired in a plain figured muslin gown. The bridesmaid was also attired in muslin. After the ceremony about 60 guests sat down to dinner, which was provided by the bride''s parents. A large number of presents were received, showing the esteem in which the young couple are held. A dance was held in the evening in the woolshed, which was decorated with evergreens. After the dance the bride and bridegroom left for their home amidst the good wishes of everyone present.

Death Details
1918/8233, Minnie Peck, Aged: 40Y - Date of Death 28/11/1918 (sic) from Death Registration

Tararua District Council Cemetery Records
Interment ID: 16611
Last: Peck
First: Minnie
Last Address: Waione, Dannevirke
Age: 40
Occupation:
Date of Death: 28/11/1918
DOB:
Cemetery: Pongaroa
Section: Main
Block: 4
Section/Plot Number: 70
Person Classification: Adult
Number of Burials: 1
Date of Funeral/Burial: 29/11/1918
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Comments: Headstone - In loving memory or MINNIE beloved wife of William Peck died 28th November 1918 aged 40 years.


Probate Minnie Peck, Place: Waione, Occ: Married Woman, Date of Death: 29/3/1918 (sic), AAOY W3298 2, Filed: 21/2/1919, Intestate, Archives NZ, Wellington
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Probate Minnie Peck, Place: Waione, Occ: wife of William, Date of Death: None listed, AAOY W3298 95/22, Filed: 16/8/1922, Intestate, Archives NZ, Wellington

Death Details
1921/3818, William Peck, Aged: 58Y - Date of Death 24/8/1921 from Death Registration

Hawera & Normanby Star 26 August 1921
GENERAL TELEGRAMS
WOOL FARMER''S SUICIDE
(BY TELEGRAPH - PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
DANNEVIRKE, Aug. 26
The inquest on William Peck, whose body was found hanging in a woolshed at Waione, showed that deceased had been despondent of late worrying over the prosepective prices of wool and mutton during the coming season. He told a neighbour that he would be better off dead. The coroner found that death was due to strangulation through hanging while suffering from mental depression.

Tararua District Council Cemetery Records
Interment ID: 16635
Last: Peck
First: William
Last Address: Waione, Dannevirke
Age: 59
Date of Death: 24/08/1921
DOB:
Cemetery: Pongaroa
Section: Main
Block: 4
Section/Plot Number: 71
Person Classification: Adult
Number of Burials: 1
Date of Funeral/Burial: 26/08/1921
Funeral Officiator: Rev Moore

Probate William Peck, Place: Waione, Occ: Farmer, AAOY W3298 117/21, Filed: 9/9/1921, Intestate, Archives NZ, Wellington