“Joseph Peck, son of Joseph and Alice Heath Peck, spent most of his life in Milford until his death in 1731. He made his career in the military as an officer in the 2nd Milford Trainband (company). After obtaining the rank of sergeant, he was appointed to the rank of ensign in May 1702 and lieutenant by June 1709. He was also deputy for Milford to the Connecticut General Assembly from 1700 to 1718. He married Mary Camp who was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Beard) Camp Jr. The ceremony was performed by Robert Treat, the Deputy Governor. Mary was born July 12, 1660 in Milford and died sometime after 1703. Joseph was also known to have owned land in the town of Newtown, next to his son Joseph.”96