Who was William Peak?

William Peak (1820–1902) was born in Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky and died in Industry, McDonough, Illinois. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William B. Peak 1820–1902

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 DEC 1820 · Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky

Died 3 DEC 1902 · Industry, McDonough, Illinois

Father William Peak

Mother Anna Frakes

Siblings Benjamin P Peak, Benjamin Peak, Cassie Peak, Catherine Ann Mudd, Dorcas Peak, Elizabeth Ann Medley, Hannah Peak, Jane Peck Peak, John B Peak, Margaret Peak, Mary Elizabeth Peak, Mary Ellen Peak, Mordaca Peak, Peak , Robert Peak, Sarah Ann Peak

Records

1820 United States Federal Census 1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920 U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations … U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population … Illinois, County Marriages Illinois, State Census Collection

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Peak

Anna Frakes

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1820, William B. Peak entered the world in Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky, born to william peak and anna frakes. William B. Peak passed away in 1902 in Industry, McDonough, Illinois.

Sources

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Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920
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Military U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
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Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
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Marriage Records Illinois, County Marriages
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Census Illinois, State Census Collection

Life Timeline

1820

Birth of William B. Peak in Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky

Birth

1902

Death of William B. Peak in Industry, McDonough, Illinois

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Peak

This ancestor line traces from New York, NY (1690) to Hardin, Kentucky, USA (1820) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Peak (1820–1902) was born in Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky and died in Industry, McDonough, Illinois. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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William Peak's Ancestors

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William B. Peak PTP

1820–1902

Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky