Jared Valentine Peck (September 21, 1816 – December 25, 1891) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a

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from

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from 1853 to 1855.

Biography

Born in

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, Peck attended the common schools. He engaged in the lumber, brick, hardware, and building-material business. He served as auditor for the town of Rye in 1844 and 1845.

Political career

He was a member of the

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(Westchester Co., 2nd D.) in 1848.

Congress

Peck was elected as a

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to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1854.

Later career

After leaving Congress, he resumed his former business pursuits. He was appointed warden of the port of New York by Governor

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in 1859, with residence in New York City, and served until 1865. He was one of the founders of the Union League Club. He returned to Westchester County and settled in Rye where he served as member of the town board of auditors.

Death and burial

He died in

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, December 25, 1891. He was interred in Greenwood Union Cemetery.

Sources

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