Samuel Edgar Peck, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was the son of George Peck and Anna Eliza Ide, born in Saratoga Co, New York. He moved with his family to Illinois and then Iowa where he met his first wife and mother of children. After her death, he married a widower named Amelia Isabel Ide (nee Hotchkiss). Samuel survived the war & both wives.
Samuel married his first wife in April 1859 and in October 1861 he enlisted. The 14th Infantry has a bit of a weird history in that the various companies were scattered and didn't form up in full until 1863 resulting in Samuel becoming a prisoner of war at Shiloh, TN in April 1862. He was discharged January 1863 at St Louis, MO.
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| FHL Iowa Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1861-1949 |
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| courtesy of Conley Wolterman - Find A Grave |
Odebolt Chronicle, Thurs, 13 Apr 1905
Mrs S E Peck died Monday morning at her home in this city, after an illness of six weeks. her maiden name was Mary Ellen Widel and she was born in Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1839. In 1857 she came with her parents to Jackson county, Iowa, where on April 17, 1859, she married Samuel Edward Peck. In the spring of 1874, the couple came to Richland township, this county, being one of the first couples to settle here. In 1894, Mr and Mrs Peck moved to Odebolt, where they have since resided. Seven children were born to them, of whom, five survive - Devillo, Kate Ellinger, and Lilly Wilkinson of Odebolt; Mrs Allen Baker of Cook township and Mrs Frank J Ady of Schaller. Mrs Peck was a faithful wife and mother and was highly respected by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted in the M E Church yesterday afternoon, Rev J L Gillies officiating.
Mrs S E Peck died Monday morning at her home in this city, after an illness of six weeks. her maiden name was Mary Ellen Widel and she was born in Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1839. In 1857 she came with her parents to Jackson county, Iowa, where on April 17, 1859, she married Samuel Edward Peck. In the spring of 1874, the couple came to Richland township, this county, being one of the first couples to settle here. In 1894, Mr and Mrs Peck moved to Odebolt, where they have since resided. Seven children were born to them, of whom, five survive - Devillo, Kate Ellinger, and Lilly Wilkinson of Odebolt; Mrs Allen Baker of Cook township and Mrs Frank J Ady of Schaller. Mrs Peck was a faithful wife and mother and was highly respected by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted in the M E Church yesterday afternoon, Rev J L Gillies officiating.
Samuel's second wife was Amelia Isabel Hotchkiss, the daughter of Adonijah Hotchkiss & Gratia Derby. Her first husband was Durlin B Ide who died in 1895. Amelia died in 1920.
Samuel died in 1923 and two of the longest obits that I have seen were posted in the papers. Below is the smaller of the two but the 2nd one, a 2 pager, is just as important as the first especially with the information of 14th Infantry of Iowa - between them, they fill in the gaps of his life and family.
Odebolt News, Thurs, 14 Jun 1923Another Veteran Called
Again another Civil War veteran was mustered out late Monday evening, shortly before midnight, when one of our respected citizens, S E Peck, was called to the great reunion above. Mr Peck had been in poor health for a number of years. Last year he became seriously ill, and hopes for his life were all but gone, but his otherwise strong constitution enabled him to rally and he was soon on his feet again and his familiar figure was since seen regularly on his visits down town, until about two months ago when he again became ill, and after for some time being obliged to stay at home, he gradually grew weaker and was confined to his bed until death finally relieved him of his sufferings. Samuel Edgar Peck was born in Saratoga County, New York, July 28, 1840 and died at his home in Odebolt at 11:10 o'clock Monday evening, June 11, 1923, attaining the ripe age of 82 years, 10 months and 14 days. Mr Peck left New York State with his parents when seven years of age, moving to Zanesville, Wisconsin. There they resided for a short time only and then moved to Rockford, Illinois. In 1855, the family moved to Jackson County, Iowa. Here Mr Peck was united in marriage to Mary E Widel. In 1874, the family moved to Sac County, settling on a farm 1 3-4 miles northeast of Odebolt. In 1894, the family moved to Odebolt, where Mr Peck has since resided. Mrs Peck died in Odebolt, April 10, 1905. November 11, 1908, Mr Peck was married the second time to Mrs Amelia J Ide, who died July 24, 1920. Mr Peck was one of the pioneer residents of this community and stood in the highest esteem throughout this locality and wherever he was known. He was a man of upright character his word always was as good as his deed, and he walked the path of righteousness under all circumstances. He was fully aware sometime before the end came that life on this earth would soon be at an end, and realizing this, he was content and ready to go. His children, although they all having established their own household, cared for him constantly and he was made as comfortable as possible. His sufferings were intense at times, but he bore his lot with a strong spirit, until the last afternoon when consciousness left him until the end came shortly before midnight. Mr Peck served his country during the Civil War, being in a number of hard battles during that time. For many years he has been an honored member of the local Post of the G A R. He leaves to mourn his death, in his immediate family, one son and three daughters - E D Peck and Mrs Edward Wilkinson of Odebolt, Mrs H E Weaver of Spirit Lake, and Mrs J F Ady of Flandreau, So Dakota; also fifteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mr Peck was the last of a family of ten children, only one of whom lived to exceed him in age. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the local Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev A E Abben of that church and Rev C H Van Metre of the local Methodist church. The body was laid to final rest in the Odebolt Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eugene Reynolds, Albert Fisher, William Kistler, Emil Huebner, Walter coy and Floyd Rex, all members of Roose Post No 313, American Legion. Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs Frank Ady of Flandreau, So Dakota; Mrs Ed Weaver of Spirit Lake; Mr Al Baker and family of Milford; Mr And Mrs Alex Keck and Al Widel of Gilmore City and Arthur Peck of Wyoming, Iowa. In the death of Mr Peck, this community has lost a good citizen; the remaining few G A R members an honored and respected comrade and the family a good father. Sincere sympathy is extended to those who mourn.
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