Rufus Wheeler Peckham (1809–1873)
Rufus Wheeler Peckham | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Boyd |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Dickson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1809 |
| Died | November 22, 1873 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | |
Rufus Wheeler Peckham (December 20, 1809 – November 22, 1873) was an American jurist and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for New York's 14th congressional district from 1853 to 1855.
Aside from his time in Congress, Peckham served on the New York Supreme Court and New York Court of Appeals. Two of his sons were nominated to the Supreme Court of the United States, the younger of whom, Rufus W. Peckham, was successfully confirmed by the Senate.
Peckham ultimately died in the November 1873 sinking of the SS Ville du Havre.