BIOGRAPHY:
Conrad was born on July 4, 1791 in Dauphin Co, PA. He is the third of several sons born to Jacob Beck and Maria Werner. Conrad married Barbara Leyder in 1814 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA. They had 9 children.

He apparently Served in the War of 1812 with brother Jacob.
We found Conrad in several census 1820 to 1850 all in either Lower Paxton or Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, PA. On Dec 18, 1866 he died in Berrien MI.

(from Gloria Hall, Michigan)
Conrad Peck is the son of Jacob Beck. Conrad was the only one to use the name Peck. They were in a heavy German community, though I am not certain if they were German themselves, and the 'B' and 'P' were sometimes interchanged.
Conrad is kind of interesting. He is noted in one of the books there to be the keeper of the toll road and people hated to have to stop there. He is also noted as being an 'eccentric genius'.
Conrad and Frederick were the two children by the widow, Maria Werner. She and Jacob both had children by former spouses. There is a daughter, Barbara, that is unclear if she is from Jacob's first or second wife.

Egle's Notes and Queries of Pennsylvania, 1700s-1800s, Third Series Volume III, Page 25
"Here is the toll gate, which we would pass in silence were it not that the spot had been rendered classic by the long residence of Conrad Peck, an eccentric genius who for many years was considered indispensable to the neighborhood. He was not only singing master of vicinage, but was a finished mechanic - could make or mend anything. Like most gifted men, Mr. Peck had a violent temper, which sometimes carried him to extremes, more or less amusing to the neighbors. The place has seemed tame since his departure. In his old age he went to Michigan and shortly afterwards died."

Egle's Notes and Queries of Pennsylvania, 1700s-1800s, Third Series Volume I, Page 451
..Jonestown road... for the further accommodation of traveler, Polly Shank..was the first keeper of the tollgate on the turnpike road. Cakes and beer were also sold at a later day by Conrad Peck, an eccentric genius, who for many years collected the toll at the upper gate, near Bigger's tavern.

Egle's Notes and Queries of Pennsylvania, 1700s-1800s, Third Series Volume II, Page 44
The Militia of 1812-14 Roll of Capt. Shell's Company of the Second Battalion, 98 Regiment, First Brigade.
(age as of 1814)
Forth Class
-Jacob Pack, 30 (brother?)
-Thomas Jones, 31 (possible kin?)
Seventh Class
-Conrad Peck, 28

From Egle's Notes & Queries of PA, 1st & 2nd Series, Vol II
Page 468
Paxtang Covenant Meeting House, 2 mi east. Scotch-Irish burying ground .. fence was rebuilt by Conrad Peck...

CENSUS: 1820 Conrad Beck
Lower Paxton, Dauphin Co, PA - not found via index
Males: 2- <10, 0-10 to 15, 0-16 to 18, 0-16 to 25, 1-26 to 44, 0-over 44.
Females: 2- <10, 0-10 to 15, 0-16 to 25, 1-26 to 44, 1-over 44.
Others -0, Slaves - 0 M33-104, page 136?
There also is a Jacob Beck family listed next door.

CENSUS: 1830 Conrad Beck
Lower Paxton, Dauphin Co, PA
Males: 1<5, 2<10, 0<15, 0<20, 0<30, 1<40, 0<50, 0<60, 0<70, 0<80, 0<90, 0<100, 0>100.
Females: 1<5, 0<10, 0<15, 1<20, 0<30, 1<40, 0<50, 0<60, 0<70, 0<80, 0<90, 0<100, 0>100.
Slaves -0, Free Colored - 0 M147-151, page 85
On same page is elderly Joseph Lighter and wife (60 to 70)

CENSUS: 1840 Conrad Peck (Conrad is 49)
Harrisburg South, Dauphin, PA, page 302
Males: 0<5, 0<10, 1<15, 0<20, 0<30, 0<40, 1<50, 0<60, 0<70, 0<80
Females: 0<5, 1<10, 1<15, 0<20, 0<30, 0<40, 1<50, 0<60, 0<70
Slaves -0, FreeColored - 0
Wm Peck - 20 to 30 on same page.

CENSUS: 1850 Conrad Peck
Upper Swatara, Dauphin Co, PA M432-774, page 164
Name Age Occp Place of birth
Conrad 59 Carpender PA
Barbara 57 PA
Catherine 19 PA

• Married: 10 MAR 1812 in Salem Reformed, Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA ¹
• Note: Married Salem Reformed Church ⁵

1. Maria PECK b: 11 OCT 1812 in Dauphin County, PA
2. Simon PECK b: 18 OCT 1816 in , Dauphin, PA
3. Sarah PECK b: 18 NOV 1818 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA
4. Joseph PECK b: 10 APR 1821 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA
5. Elizabeth PECK b: 13 OCT 1826 in PA
6. Elias PECK b: 9 DEC 1814 in , Dauphin, PA
7. Jacob PECK b: 1823 in , Dauphin, PA
8. Susan PECK b: 1825 in , Dauphin, PA
9. Catherine PECK b: 1831 in , Dauphin, PA

1. Title: Cox (Peck), Tonya, emails 3/5/1998
   Abbrev: Cox (Peck), Tonya, email 3/5/1998
   Note:
   From our family historian, Lila Pearl (Peck) Hanzlicek, who spent past 40 years researching Pecks.
2. Title: Hall, Gloria of Michigan, on Peck line
   Abbrev: Hall, Gloria of Michigan, on Peck line
   Text: Your Conrad Peck is the son of Jacob Beck. Conrad was the only one to use the name Peck. They were in a heavy German community, though I am not certain if they were German themselves, and the 'B' and 'P' were sometimes interchanged.
   
   Conrad is kind of interesting. He is noted in one of the books there to be the keeper of the toll road and people hated to have to stop there. He is also noted as being an 'eccentric genius'.
   
   Conrad and Frederick were the two children by the widow, Maria Werner. She and Jacob both had children by former spouses. There is a daughter, Barbara, that is unclear if she is from Jacob's first or second wife.
3. Title: Hall, Gloria of Michigan, on Peck line
   Abbrev: Hall, Gloria of Michigan, on Peck line
   Note: Re: Conrad Peck burial
   Text: I believe it was Berrien Center cemetery. He is buried with the other daughter (Maria), not the Elizabeth Becker he lived with. I cannot give you exact directions to the grave, but it was not a really big cemetery. Gloria Hall
   Date: 17 OCT 2004
4. Title: Findagrave.com
   Abbrev: Findagrave.com
5. Title: Schafferweb.com
   Author: Ray Schaffer
   Abbrev: Ray Schaffer
   Abbrev: Schafferweb.com