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View Tree for Jesse Anderson PeckJesse Anderson Peck (b. March 19, 1836, d. June 07, 1919)

Jesse Anderson Peck (son of John Peck and Ann Calhoun) was born March 19, 1836 in Hawkins County, Tennessee, and died June 07, 1919 in Rogersville, Webster County, Missouri. He married (1) Theodosia Ann Jones on January 27, 1859 in Hawkins County, Tennesee, daughter of Jesse H. Jones and Nancy Patterson. He married (2) Rhoda N. McBride on January 31, 1909 in Rogersville, Webster County, Missouri.

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Military Records
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Peck, Jesse Company "I" 8th Tennessee Cavalry. Mustered as a Private; Discharged as a Sergeant -- United States Army.

8th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment, U.S.A. -- Historical Synopsis
Captain George E. Grisham. Organized at Jonesboro, September, 1863. Became Co. "I", 8th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment (mustered into the 10th Eastern Tennessee Cavalry Regiment).

Five companies of this regiment were originally called the 5th East Tennessee Cavalry. Some time in August, 1863 they were assigned to the 8th Tennessee Cavalry. At this time, four companies, under Major John M. Sawyers, were marching on Knoxville, as part of Major General A. E. Burnside's forces. They entered Knoxville September 1, 1863. Meanwhile. the remainder of the regiment left Camp Nelson the latter part of August under Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Capps, as part of a force under Colonel John F. DeCourcy. On August 24, DeCourcy, at Crab Orchard, Kentucky, reported: "The 8th Tennessee Cavalry will probably be here tonight." Thev arrived at Cumberland Gap n September 8; took part in the operation which resulted in the capture of Cumberland Gap on September 9; and joined Sawyers' battalion at Greeneville, Tennessee, on September 14. 1863. Here the regiment was placed in Colonel John W. Foster's 4th Brigade, of Brigadier General James M. Shackelford's 4th Division. Lieutenant Colonel Capps was not reported in connection with the regiment after this time.

On September 17, a detachment from the regiment under Captains McFall and Kenner were sent on an expedition to attempt to cut the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad near Carter's Depot. It returned to Greeneville September 25, after some skirmishing with the Confederates near Jonesboro. The remainder of the regiment was engaged for about four hours at Hall's Ford, on the Watauga River, near Blountville, on September 22 and returned to Greeneville on September 25.

From Greeneville the regiment moved to Knoxville, and was a participant in several expeditions out of Knoxville during October, including an engagement at Rheatown on October 11, 1863. On October 29, the regiment went into camp at Henderson's Station near Greeneville. Here, on November 2, 1863, Brigadier General Shackelford advised General Burnside: "I would suggest that the horses belonging to the 8th Tennessee Regiment, about 250, be turned over to one of he brigades; and that the regiment, or that part of it that is left, (for want of field officers a large number have deserted and absented themselves from the regiment and the balance are demoralized and inefficient) be sent to Morristown or some other point and be placed in camp of instruction under efficient field officers."

In accordance with this recommendation the regiment was dismounted on November 2, and sent by rail to Knoxville, where it remained on duty during the siege of Knoxville by Confederate General Longstreet. During this time the regiment was commanded by Major Sawyers. On December 15, it left Knoxville and marched to Camp Nelson, Kentucky, in charge of prisoners captured during the siege of Knoxville. It arrived at Camp Nelson December 27, after marching 185 miles.

The regiment was transferred to Nashville during January 1864, where, on February 6, 1864, by order of Governor Andrew Johnson, the 10th East Tennessee Cavalry, an incomplete regiment, was consolidated with it, and the consolidated regiment continued to bear the name of the 8th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. Colonel S. K. N. Patton was assigned to the command, and assumed command at Columbia about the first of April, 1864.

Jesse Anderson Peck was wounded in action during the winter of early 1863 between Morristown, TN and Williamsbury, KY. During a skirmish involving incoming artillery, Jesse was thrown from his horse while jumping a fence. The horse apparently slipped on ice formed near the fence and Jesse was thrown into the horn of the saddle causing a "hernia" on his right side. Untreated, this hernia infected causing fever and loss of sight as late as January 1864. {General Affidavit of Jesse Anderson Peck, Pension Office, June 17, 1884}

Jesse Anderson Peck was promoted from Private to Corporal August 1, 1865. Promoted again to Sergeant in 1865 (at completion of War).
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Family Stories:
Sometime in November/December of 1864, Jesse was nearly captured by the Southern Army and was forced to hide in a hollowed out log for three (3) days in order to avoid capture. (Story coincides with December 1863 Company Descriptive Book that shows Jesse A. Peck absent -- assumed captured/Prisioner of War).

Sidney William Peck stated, "My grandfather, Jesse, shot his cousin's foot off during the Civil War. They did not have anything to do with one another until they were about 80 years old. Then they went to a family affair and upon seeing each other embraced with tears in their eyes. They spent most o the days talking over the past."

Others have confirmed the story but stated that Jesse shot his confederate cousin in the knee, leaving him with a stiff-leg. The Confederate Soldier was up in a tree. After Jesse shot the Confederate, only then realizing it was his cousin, he carried him back to the Union Camp for medical attention."

Jesse and Braxton Peck (brother), owned approximately 2,500 acres of land around Rogersville. According to the family, Doc Delsls (Delzells), Mike Fitzpatrick, Broomfield, and the Pecks owned most of the land near Rogersville, MO.


Another Family Story states that Jesse Anderson Peck moved to Missouri to post bond for a brother-in-law accused of killing two (2) Deputy Sheriffs (bond amount $40,000). The brother-in-law skipped to Amarillo, Texas leaving Jesse broke. Allegedly, the brother-in-law assumed the last-name "James." (This story is NOT confirmed).

Jesse A. Peck married at 60 years of age to a widow, Rhoda McBride. Jesse's children greatly disliked and disrespected "Rhody," thus resulting in Jesse disinheriting his children. (Story seems to originate from Lillie Peck). Jesse and Rhoda divorced/separated due to the treatment of her by the children.

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More About Jesse Anderson Peck:
Burial: June 08, 1919, Peck Family Cemetery, Rogersville, Webster County, Missouri.
Military service: Civil War -8th Tenneessee Cavalry.

More About Jesse Anderson Peck and Theodosia Ann Jones:
Marriage: January 27, 1859, Hawkins County, Tennesee.

More About Jesse Anderson Peck and Rhoda N. McBride:
Marriage: January 31, 1909, Rogersville, Webster County, Missouri.

Children of Jesse Anderson Peck and Theodosia Ann Jones are:
  1. +John M. Peck, b. July 12, 1860, Hawkins County, Tennessee, d. October 07, 1937.
  2. +Richard Jesse Peck, b. February 19, 1863, Tennessee, d. date unknown.
  3. James Drew Peck, b. Abt. 1866, d. date unknown.
  4. +Joseph Marion Peck, b. September 1867, Tennessee, d. October 07, 1937, Webster County, Missouri.
  5. +Ornet Winston Peck, b. October 11, 1871, Tennessee, d. February 12, 1943, Rogersville, Webster County, Missouri.
  6. Braxton W. Peck, b. Abt. 1872, d. date unknown.
  7. +Jacob G. Peck, b. Abt. 1872, d. date unknown.
  8. +Elijah Peck, b. Abt. February 1876, d. date unknown.
  9. Edward Peck, b. Abt. 1879, d. date unknown.
  10. Molly Peck, b. Aft. 1879, d. date unknown.
  11. Loretta Fern Peck, b. Aft. 1879, d. date unknown.
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