Notes on Peek/Peak Family

A Peek/Pool Family Lineage received from another researcher

Louis Peek b: Abt. 1745 Lineage and Notes received from another researcher

Peek Family Lineage and Email Correspondence with Nancy Pascal, which includes excerpts from the following:

"History of Chattahoochee Baptist Association, Hall County, GA" by Sybil McRay, p. 78. (excerpt)

"History of Hart County, GA" by J. W. Baker (excerpt)

To: Dianna
From: pascalfl@gate.net
Date: 13 Dec 97 21:35:00 -0600
Subject: Re: Margaret Elizabeth Peek b 6 Feb 1801 in GA

Dianna wrote:

Subj: Margaret Elizabeth Peek b 6 Feb 1801 in GA

Saw your name as a ref. for a Pettypool fam. tree and this name was on the list. Do you have info. on her parents?

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Diane,

Here's what I have on her ancestors. It's not much. What is your connection? Do you descend from one of Nathan's children? I may have some additional notes, but will have to look.

Nancy Pascal
pascalfl@gate.net

Descendants of WILLIAM PEEK

1 WILLIAM PEEK
.. +ELIZABETH SHOCKLEY
..... 2 (Rev) SOLOMON WALKER PEEK b: Abt 1771 in NC Notes: Solomon Peek (Peck) listed in Hall County, GA Census for 1820.
......... +RACHEL b: in SC
............. 3 MARGARET ELIZABETH PEEK b: February 06, 1801 in GA d: February 26, 1861 in CUMMINGS, FORSYTH CO., GA
................. +NATHAN POOL b: July 02, 1797 in NC m: June 24, 1819 in HALL CO., GA? d: July 19, 1879 in CUMMINGS, FORSYTH CO., GA Source: 1870 Census for Forsyth Co., GA Source: "The Families of Hall County, 1817-1849" by Robt. S. Davis, Jr. Source: Notes of Sybil McRay of Gainsville, GA (via HTPIII) Notes: May have remarried. 1870 Census living with Elizabeth b ca 1820.
............. 3 NANCY PEEK b: Abt 1799
................. +MARTIN INGRAM m: January 25, 1817 in FRANKLIN CO., GA
............. 3 WILLIS PEEK d: in CHEROKEE CO., AL
............. 3 SOLOMON PEEK, JR.
............. 3 LINDSEY PEEK

From Email Correspondence with pascalfl@gate.net

To: Dianna
From: pascalfl@gate.net
Date: 14 Dec 97 13:34:48 -0600
Subject: Re: Margaret Elizabeth Peek b 6 Feb 1801 in GA

Dianna,

Here is some notes I have on file:

Re: Letter to Donald E. O'Rourke (signature of the sender not shown, but another letter I have with the same return address shows it to be Sybil McRay of Gainsville, GA. I located her on the telephone last summer, but she had a stroke and is no longer able to work on her genealogy.

Dear Dr. O'Rourke,

It was indeed a thrill to hear from you and learn that the wife of Nathan Pool was Margaret Peek. I feel certain that Solomon Peek had several children, but can only feel certain about two of them - the two sons: Solomon Peek, Jr. and Lindsey Peek. These two are not named as sons since I have never found a settlement of estate for Solomon Peek. However, these two Peeks are connected with him in several land transactions in Cherokee County, GA.

I do know that Solomon Peek was born in North Carolina, according to census records, and that he was in Georgia prior to 1801; therefore, I would believe that Margaret Peek very well could be a daughter.

I also believe that the Nancy Peek who was married to Martin Ingram 25 Jan 1817, Franklin County, GA., is a daughter. I'm not sure, but it is possible that Tilman Ingram also was married to a Peek; however, I've not found a marriage recorded. I believe that his wife was Mary.

Have a lot more to this letter, but have to run right now. Having a Christmas party at our church this afternoon for underprivileged children and I don't have enough time to finish the letter. Will finish it tonight after church.

Nancy Pascal
pascalfl@gate.net
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At 07:54 PM 12/14/97 -0600, you wrote:

Here is the rest of that letter. I noticed the different middle name on your Solomon. Since I don't have dates, do you think there's room for one more generation? Hope this helps you out. Remember that this is not me talking in the letter, it is the author who was Sybil McRay. Maybe it will still help you connect. BTW, where is Roswell, GA?

Nancy Pascal
pascalfl@gate.net

"History of Hart County, GA" by J. W. Baker, 1933, p. 281.

THE PEEK FAMILY: The Peaks (Peeks) are of English descent, and the family can be traced back as far as the year 1284, to the reign of Edward I, and the conquest of Wales.

In 1598, in the reign of Elizabeth, we find the grant of their Coat of Arms. Sir Robert Peak was with Charles I in the Battle Nasby, and Major Thomas Peak in the Calvary Services of Prince Rupert, nephew of the King. We find Sir John Peak, Lord Major of London in 1667, and Sir William Peak filling that office in 1668.

Though staunch Royalists and Churchmen, they doubted the right of the King to rule the Church as well as State; and becoming disgusted with the revolution, the younger members began to emigrate to America.

The earliest known emigrant was Robert Peak, who come to Virginia in the ship Margaret: and John, in 1623, age 23 years, settled in James City County. He was granted 1,600 acres of land in James City County for the transportation of thirty-two persons into the Colony of Virginia.

The land patent books in the Richmond, VA Land Office, from 1623 to 1666, however, shows that the following Peak immigrants came to Virginia from England between the above dates; Thomas Peak to Accomack County, 1635; Matthew Peak; William Peake to Northern Neck, VA, 1643; and James Peake in 1652.

To which one of these men the Hart County Peeks descended we are not sure, but it points to Robert, because he patented or bought land all the way from James City County to Pittsylvania County, VA although an old man, furnished supplies and guns to the Revolutionary War. He had several children. Among them was William who also fought in the Revolution. William's wife was Miss Elizabeth Shockley.

William moved from Virginia to Buncombe County, NC about 1788. His children were David, James, Jesse, George, William, Zachariah, Ruth, Judy, Lizzie.

.....The son William of this family (note from webmaster - I think Sybil was referring to William's father, George Peek born 1720, who was a Revolutionary War supporter and has a DAR # assigned to him) had a son S. Walker Peek. (Solomon Peek, the Primitive Baptist Preacher, named his son, evidently the youngest - Solomon W. Peek). (note from webmaster - This would be Solomon Walker Peake, Sr. and Solomon Walker Peake, Jr. who are both found on the 1850 census for Cherokee Co, Georgia in different households).

"History of Chattahoochee Baptist Association, Hall County, GA" by Sybil McRay, p. 78.

SOLOMON PEAK, first pastor of Yellow Creek and Dewberry Church, Hall County, GA (Yellow Creek was organized in 1823); Dewberry Church was organized in 1821) was born in North Carolina about 1771. He was named as one of the early settlers of Hall County by White ("History of Georgia" by White). He was also named as one of the first pastors of Timber Ridge Baptist Church, Hall County. (I believe this church was organized about 1800 - it was located near Gillsville which was first named Stone Throw and was an early settlement of Jackson County, GA. Jackson County was created in 1796).

Solomon moved from Hall County sometime after 1832. He was pastor of Hightower Baptist Church, Forsyth County, GA 1834-1835. He helped establish the Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church, Cherokee County, GA and served as pastor for nine years. One publication stated that Solomon Peak worked for several years in the mountain regions of Franklin and Habersham Counties in the early years of his ministry. He settled in Cherokee County, GA in the section that became Milton County and is now Fulton County.

(Note from the webmaster - I think the excerpt from "History of Chattahoochie Association... ends here, and the rest is Sybil McRay writing her letter)

Solomon Peak is listed in the 1798 Tax Digest of Jackson County, GA. In the 1805 Georgia Land Lottery, David, John and Solomon Peak were living in Jackson County, GA and drew for land in the lottery, but all drew blanks.

In 1804 a report of Colonel Wofford to the Cherokee agent, Jonathan Meigs, included the number of settlers living in and near Wofford Settlement on the frontier of Georgia and the Cherokees - lying between the Currahee Mountain and the headwaters of the Ocone(?) River. The Indians had complained that the white man was intruding on their property which was found to be true; therefore, Georgia bought a ten-mile strip from the Indians so these white men could continue to live in their homes.

Darnigan's New Settlers include Ezekiel Dunagan, (the name is spelled Darnigan and Dunagan) Joseph Wilson, Isiah Dunagan, John Peak, and Solomon Peak (Tenant) (from this I assume that John Peak is either the father or a brother to Solomon Peak.) I keep wondering if Rachel, wife of Solomon, was a Dunagan. The Dunagans came to Hall County, or were settled here in the strip purchased from the Cherokees. Ezekiel Dunagan in buried in Hall County.

The 1820 census of Hall County enumerates SOLOMON PEAK with 1 male under age 10 (this would be Solomon W. Peak, Jr.); 1 male age 10 to 16 (this would be my ancestor Lindsey or Linsey Peak), and 1 male age 26 to 45 (Solomon, Sr.); 3 females under age 10; 1 female 16-18; 1 female, 26 to 45 (Rachel); and 2 slaves.

The 1830 census, Hall County, GA enumerates SOLOMON PEAKE: 1 male age 10 to 15 (this would be Solomon W., Jr.); 1 male age 20 to 30 (this would be Lindsey-Linsey Peak, and is living in the home with a son, Jeremiah Peak, in 1880 in Cherokee County, AL). It gives his age as 72, born in GA - this would mean he was born 1808); one male age 50 to 60; 1 female 5 to 10; 1 female 10 to 15; 1 female 50 - 60.

The 1850 census of Cherokee County, GA gives Solomon Peek, age 79, born NC; Rachel Peek, age 75, born SC. If indeed Rachel as stated was born in SC and the mother of Linsey Peek, as stated, was born in GA, then it would seem that Rachel is a second wife of Solomon. I would rather believe that Linsey gave the wrong place of birth for his mother.

Solomon and Rachel Peek were living in the home with Joshua T. Morris, 25 and wife Mariah A. Morris, age 19. This would also seem that Maria A. would be a granddaughter since Rachel would have been rather old to have a daughter this young, age 56 when Mariah was born.......

The 1840 census for Cherokee County, GA SOLOMON PEAK: 1 male age 5 to 10 (this would have to a grandson; 1 male 20 to 30 (this would be Solomon, Jr.); 1 female 18 to 20 (if age is correct than this would not be Mariah); 1 female age 60 to 70. Solomon was age 60 to 70.

A Nancy Peek was married in Cherokee County, GA to Alexander Williams 11 Aug 1843.

Solomon W. Peek, Jr. was married to Mary Ann Tucker, daughter of Willis Tucker and Chloe Ann Bryant, 27 Jul 1843 in Cherokee County, GA.

The Tuckers and Peeks lived near Crabapple which was located in Cherokee County then Milton County and now Fulton County, GA.

In the 1832 Gold Land Lottery of Georgia:

Solomon Peek, bowers district, Elbert County, drew lot in 7th district, 3 section, 211 - 240.

John Peek (soldier) Living in Hargrove's district, Newton County, also drew land.

Cherokee Chapter DAR of GA: :Friday 19th of Sept. 1834. This day being set apart for the ordination of brother H. S. Rodes, the brethren: L. Robertson, J. Gresham and S. PEEK having attended agreeable to the request of the church. An appropriated sermon was delivered by Bro. Robertson ... The Baptist church of Bethlehem having set apart this day for the ordination of Brother Heflen (?), S. Rodes to the ministry ....The Presbytery consisting of Luke Robertson M. G., Solomon Peek M. G." (I believe this Bethlehem Church was located in Gwinnett County.)

It appears that Solomon Peek lived in Franklin, Elbert, Jackson, Habersham, Hall, Gwinnett, Forsyth and Cherokee Counties and that he helped organize numerous churches as well as was pastor of many of them.

I have yet to locate the marriage record of Lindsey Peek and Esther Rebecca. The cousin in Gadsden said her maiden name was Maddox.

Solomon W. Peek Jr. was born 12 Jun 1818 and died 31 Jul 1891. I need to locate him in the 1880 census and see what he gave as place of birth for his mother. I see that I do have this in my records. Solomon states that his father was born in NC and his mother was born in GA - a puzzle since Rachel says she was born in SC in 1850 census.

From Dianna to pascalfl@gate.net 14 Dec 1997

Thank you so much! ...

I believe Roswell must be near Stone Mountain, Georgia, as the relatives who still remembered visiting Solomon Preatus Peek while he still lived in Georgia said they lived close to Stone Mountain and one remembered visiting the church with the plaque.

Thank you so much for taking the time to type this out for me. ...

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