Biography of Edward C. Peck
Edward C. Peck, born in Canada in 1834, emigrated to the U.S. and journeyed to California in 1858 via the Santa Fe Trail. His party faced challenges, particularly from Apaches, before retreating safely to the Zuni villages. In 1863, Peck returned to Arizona, securing a hay contract at Fort Whipple and later commanding a squad against Apache forces. As a skilled guide, he contributed significantly to military efforts. He discovered the Peck mine, which initially prospered but ended in litigation, leaving him impoverished at his death in Nogales in 1910.