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     Charles Henry Peck was born on 17 January 1877 in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Peck and Maria Easom. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 42 Winsoon Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Peck.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 108 Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Peck Charles was an errand boy.³ He married Mary Ann Guy in 1898 in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.⁴ Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Foundry Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, Charles was a railway porter living wih his wife and sons.⁵ Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Wonsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, Charles was a railway foreman for the GNR living with his wife and five sons.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles was listed as living at 40 Wonsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, with his wife Mary. Charles was a railway goods foreman living with his wife and son.⁷ His wife Mary died on 31 October 1943 in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, aged 68.⁸ Charles died on 13 September 1966 in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, aged 89.⁹

     Arthur Fred Peck was born on 4 December 1879 in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Peck and Maria Easom. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 42 Winsoon Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Peck.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 108 Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Peck.³ He married Gertrude Haslam Scott on 26 July 1906 in All Souls, Radford, Nottinghamshire, England, after the banns had been read on 24 June, 1 and 8 July Gertrude's banns were read in All Saints, South Lynn in Norfolk. The ceremony was witnessed by Herbert Blyth and Frances Haslem Scott. Arthur was a clerk, his father Charles Peck was deceased. Gertrude's father John Haslam Scott was also deceased. He had been an architect.^4,5,6 Arthur left Liverpool and arrived in Philadelphia on 15 March 1910 on board the ship Merion. His wife Gertrude was living at 31 Cobden Street in Nottingham.⁷ Arthur died on 24 June 1951 in Cook, Illinois, USA, aged 71.⁸

     Kate Ellen Peck was born on 8 September 1881 in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Peck and Maria Easom. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 108 Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Peck.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 108 Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Peck Kate was a mothers help.³ She married Arthur William Simpson in 1912 in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 86 St Michael's Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur William Simpson.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Kate was listed as living at 86 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, with her husband Arthur. Arthur was a Passenger Guard working for LNER living with his wife children and niece Annie Peck.⁶ Her husband Arthur died on 21 July 1954 in 86 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, aged 76.^7,8 She witnessed the probate of the estate of Arthur William Simpson on 31 August 1954.⁷ Kate died on 17 July 1976 in 86 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, aged 94.^9,7 Her estate was probated on 20 September 1976 in Nottingham. Her effects were valued at £1,067.⁷

     Alfred Sydney Peck was born in 1884 in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Peck and Maria Easom. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 108 Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Peck.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 108 Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Peck Alfred was a clerk.³ He married Mary Maria Atkin in 1905 in Lambeth, London, England. Alfred died on 17 May 1925 in 77 Hawthorn Bank, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.^4,5 His estate was probated on 6 July 1925 Administration papers were issued in Lincoln to his widow Mary Maria Peck. His effects were valued at £165 5s 3d.⁵

     William Easom was born on 30 October 1842 in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of William Easom and Sarah Greathead. William died in 1843 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.² William was buried on 17 March 1843 in St Marys Church, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England.

     George French was baptised on 8 May 1837 in Crowland, Lincolnshire, England. He married Ann Easom, daughter of William Easom and Sarah Greathead, in 1859 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Palmer Terrace, Thorney Road, Crowland, Lincolnshire, England, George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and youing daughter.² George died in 1870 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.³ George was buried on 17 September 1870 in Crowland Abbey, Crowland, Lincolnshire, England.

     Anne Maria French was born in 1860 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George French and Ann Easom. She was baptised on 4 September 1860 in Crowland Abbey, Crowland, Lincolnshire, England. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Palmer Terrace, Thorney Road, Crowland, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George French.² Anne died in 1863 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.³ Anne was buried on 4 November 1863 in St Marys Church, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England.

     George Herbert French was born in 1864 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ He was the son of George French and Ann Easom. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 63 Little London, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Ann French.²

     John William French was born on 4 March 1866 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ He was the son of George French and Ann Easom. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 63 Little London, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Ann French.² He married Mary Ann Marlow on 18 May 1887 in St Matthews, Sutton, Lincolnshire, England.³ His wife Mary died on 1890 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.⁴ It is believed that on 6 April 1894 John was charged with stealing ducks and geese. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at White House, East Elloe Road, Little London, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England, John was listed as a widower and incapacitated. He was living with Matilda Foreman and Nellie Wakefield.⁵ John died in 1947 in East Elloe, Lincolnshire, England.⁶

     George Bass Adams was baptised on 10 July 1836 in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England, his parents were Edward and Mary Adams.¹ He married Ann Easom, daughter of William Easom and Sarah Greathead, in 1886 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.² George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Little London, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England, George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and step daughter Esther and step grandchild George Herbert, his mother Mary had died the year before.³ His wife Ann died on 1894 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.⁴ George died in 1915 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.⁵

     Esther Ann French was born in 1868 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George French and Ann Easom. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Little London, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Bass Adams.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in Station Road, St Mary Tydd, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as a visitor staying with Stephen Adams and working as a monthly nurse.³ Esther was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Little London, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as a monthly nurse.⁴ Esther died on 26 December 1914 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England, I understand she suffered a cardiac failure with acute bronchitis.⁵

     Mary Ann Marlow was born in 1867 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.¹ She married John William French, son of George French and Ann Easom, on 18 May 1887 in St Matthews, Sutton, Lincolnshire, England.² Mary died in 1890 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.³

     George Herbert French was born in 1888 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of John William French and Mary Ann Marlow. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Little London, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the grandson of George Bass Adams.² George died on 12 May 1966 in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England.³

     Arthur William Simpson was born on 9 July 1878 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ He married Kate Ellen Peck, daughter of Charles Peck and Maria Easom, in 1912 in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.² Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 86 St Michael's Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, Arthur was living with his wife, three sons and sister in law Annie Maria Peck. Arthur was a railway foreman for the Great Northern Railway.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Arthur was listed as living at 86 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, with his wife Kate. Arthur was a Passenger Guard working for LNER living with his wife children and niece Annie Peck.⁴ Arthur died on 21 July 1954 in 86 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, aged 76.^5,6 His estate was probated on 31 August 1954 Administration papers were issued to his widow Kate Ellen Simpson. His effects were valued at £274 7s 3d.⁵

     Leslie William Simpson was born on 28 February 1915 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.¹ He was the son of Arthur William Simpson and Kate Ellen Peck. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 86 St Michael's Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Simpson.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Leslie William Simpson was listed as living at 86 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, with his parents Leslie was a purchase ledger clerk.³ He married Dilys Ceridwen Evans in 1951 in Wallasey, Cheshire, England.⁴ Leslie died on 8 December 1953 in The Royal Infirmary, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, aged 38 his usual address was 36 Needham Avenue, Glen Parva.⁵ His estate was probated on 6 March 1954 Administration papers were issued to his widow Dilys n Leicester. His effects were valued at £2,649 4s 3d.⁵

     Donald Simpson was born on 21 October 1919 in Leicestershire, England, he was the twin of Maurice.¹ He was the son of Arthur William Simpson and Kate Ellen Peck. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 86 St Michael's Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Simpson.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Donald Simpson was listed as living at 86 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, with his parents Donald was a solicitors clerk.³ He married Bessie Howarth in 1940 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.⁴ His wife Bessie died on 13 June 1983 in 15 The Approach, Scholes, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, aged 61.^5,6 Donald died on 11 October 2000 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, aged 80.⁷

     Maurice Simpson was born on 21 October 1919 in Leicestershire, England, he was the twin of Donald.¹ He was the son of Arthur William Simpson and Kate Ellen Peck. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 86 St Michael's Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Simpson.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Maurice Simpson was listed as living at 86 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, with his parents Maurice was an audit clerk.³ He married Nancy Thomas in 1943 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.⁴ He witnessed the probate of the estate of Annie Maria Peck on 20 May 1966 He received his Aunt's probate in Leicester. He was a chartered accountant.⁵ His wife Nancy died on 4 July 2008 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, aged 86.⁶ Maurice died on 3 August 2014 in Market Harborough, Rutland, England, aged 94.⁷

     Nancy Thomas was born on 21 July 1921 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.¹ She married Maurice Simpson, son of Arthur William Simpson and Kate Ellen Peck, in 1943 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.² Nancy died on 4 July 2008 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, aged 86.³

     Bessie Howarth was born on 21 February 1922 in North Bierley, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married Donald Simpson, son of Arthur William Simpson and Kate Ellen Peck, in 1940 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.² Bessie died on 13 June 1983 in 15 The Approach, Scholes, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, aged 61.^3,4 Her estate was probated on 12 September 1983 in Leeds. Her effects were valued at £7,645.⁴

     Beryl Margaret Simpson was born on 15 December 1921 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur William Simpson and Kate Ellen Peck. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Beryl Margaret Simpson was listed as living at 86 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, with her parents Beryl was a shorthand typist.² She married Leslie Hancock in 1940 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.³ Her husband Leslie died on 26 March 1973 in 81 Roman Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, England, aged 52.^4,5 Beryl died in October 2001 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, aged 79.⁶

     Leslie Hancock was born on 13 February 1921 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^1,2 He married Beryl Margaret Simpson, daughter of Arthur William Simpson and Kate Ellen Peck, in 1940 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.³ Leslie was listed as a servicing assistant on his Royal Aero Club Aviators certificate dated 7 July 1947. The test was taken on an Auster at the Auster flying club. His home address was 9 Alexandra Road, Stoneygate in Leicester.² Leslie died on 26 March 1973 in 81 Roman Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, England, aged 52.^4,5 His estate was probated on 22 June 1973 in Nottingham. His effects were valued at £16,074.⁵

     Dilys Ceridwen Evans was born on 2 January 1919 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.¹ She married Leslie William Simpson, son of Arthur William Simpson and Kate Ellen Peck, in 1951 in Wallasey, Cheshire, England.² Her husband Leslie died on 8 December 1953 in The Royal Infirmary, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, aged 38 his usual address was 36 Needham Avenue, Glen Parva.³ She witnessed the probate of the estate of Leslie William Simpson on 6 March 1954.³ Dilys left Southampton on 29 March 1955 on board Southern Cross bound for New Zealand.⁴

     Gertrude Haslam Scott was born about 1880 in Nottingham, Derbyshire, England. She married Arthur Fred Peck, son of Charles Peck and Maria Easom, on 26 July 1906 in All Souls, Radford, Nottinghamshire, England, after the banns had been read on 24 June, 1 and 8 July Gertrude's banns were read in All Saints, South Lynn in Norfolk. The ceremony was witnessed by Herbert Blyth and Frances Haslem Scott. Arthur was a clerk, his father Charles Peck was deceased. Gertrude's father John Haslam Scott was also deceased. He had been an architect.^1,2,3 Arthur left Liverpool and arrived in Philadelphia on 15 March 1910 on board the ship Merion. His wife Gertrude was living at 31 Cobden Street in Nottingham.⁴ Gertrude was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Dalkeith Terrace, Gregory Boulevade, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, Gertrude was living with her two children. Arthur had sailed off to America she and the children would follow later.⁵ Gertrude sailed with her children Fieda and Eric from Liverpool arriving in New York on 27 September 1912. They were to join Gertrude's husband and the children's father Arthur Pack who lived at 56 Church Drive in Carrington. They weree al going to like in Chicago, Illinois.⁶ Her husband Arthur died on 24 June 1951 in Cook, Illinois, USA, aged 71.⁷ Gertrude died on 26 June 1952 in Cook, Illinois, USA.⁷

     Freda Margaret Peck was born in 1907 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Fred Peck and Gertrude Haslam Scott. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Dalkeith Terrace, Gregory Boulevade, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Gertrude Haslam Peck.² Gertrude sailed with her children Fieda and Eric from Liverpool arriving in New York on 27 September 1912. They were to join Gertrude's husband and the children's father Arthur Pack who lived at 56 Church Drive in Carrington. They weree al going to like in Chicago, Illinois.³ Freda died on 30 June 1987 in Cook, Illinois, USA.⁴ Freda was buried in Naperville Cemetery, Cook, Illinois, USA.⁴

     Eric Haslam Peck was born in 1909 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ He was the son of Arthur Fred Peck and Gertrude Haslam Scott. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Dalkeith Terrace, Gregory Boulevade, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of Gertrude Haslam Peck.² Gertrude sailed with her children Fieda and Eric from Liverpool arriving in New York on 27 September 1912. They were to join Gertrude's husband and the children's father Arthur Pack who lived at 56 Church Drive in Carrington. They weree al going to like in Chicago, Illinois.³