Theodore Keal Peak (1856 - 1937)

Born 24 Aug 1856 in Forsyth, North Carolina, United States

Husband of Laura Ann (Hester) Peak — married 21 Jun 1882 in Forsyth, North Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died 22 May 1937 at age 80 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Theodore was born in 1856. He passed away in 1937.

CENSUS DATA

1880 Federal Census^[1]
The 1880 federal census lists the household of Theodore's mother, Jane Peak as dwelling number 58 in Broadbay Township, Forsyth County, North Carolina with the following inhabitants:

• Jane Peak, F, age 52, Self, Widowed, housekeeper
• Laura Peak, F, age 30, Daughter, Single, Works in Tob. Shop
• Theodore Peak, M, age 23, Son, Single, Laborer
• Sarah Peak, F, age 20, Daughter, Single, Housekeeper
• Mary Peak, F, age 17, Daughter, Single, Works in Tob. Fact.

MARRIAGE
Theodore Peak married Laura Hester on June 21, 1882 in Forsyth County, North Carolina.^[2] The certificate notes Theodore's age as 25 and lists his parents as John Peak (dead) and Jane Peak (living) of Salem, NC; Laura Hester's age is noted as 22 and her parents are listed as John Hester (living) and Lucy Hester (living) of Salem, NC.

DEATH AND BURIAL
Theodore Peak died on May 22, 1937 ^[3] in the home of his son, William Robert Peak, in Waughtown, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Theodore is buried at the Saints Delights Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Winston-Salem. ^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ 1880 Federal Census. "[1].". Broadway Township, Forsyth County, North Carolina.
2. ↑ Marriage Certificate of Theodore Keal Peak and Laura Hester. "[2]." Forsyth County Register of Deeds.
3. ↑ Death Certificate of Theodore Keal Peak. "[3]." North Carolina State Board of Health.
4. ↑ Find A Grave. "[4]. Findagrave.com. Accessed 16 May 2024."