Lucius Benedict Peck
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Lucius Benedict Peck (November 17, 1802 – December 28, 1866) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont.
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Lucius Benedict Peck | |
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United States Attorney for the District of Vermont | |
In office 1853–1857 | |
President | Franklin Pierce |
Preceded by | Abel Underwood |
Succeeded by | Henry E. Stoughton |
Member of the United States House of Representatives from Vermont's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Paul Dillingham |
Succeeded by | Thomas Bartlett, Jr. |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
In office 1838–1839 | |
Preceded by | William Billings |
Succeeded by | Royal Wheeler |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-11-17)November 17, 1802 Waterbury, Vermont, US |
Died | December 28, 1866(1866-12-28) (aged 64) Lowell, Massachusetts, US |
Resting place | Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier, Vermont |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Martha Day Peck |
Children | Mary Peck |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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