William Farley Peck

1840–1908 (age 68)

Biography

William Farley Peck earned the trust of his community through years spent running his business affairs with fairness and a concern for employees and customers alike, extending that same practical sense to municipal and charitable endeavors. His leadership helped sustain institutions that depended on steady financial guidance and a willingness to tackle thorny problems.

He was respected for his warm demeanor and clear sense of duty; he died in 1908 and was laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery.