Peck was born on January 12, 1790, in Mossy Creek (now Jefferson City), North Carolina (Southwest Territory from May 26, 1790, State of Tennessee from June 1, 1796).

During the War of 1812, he joined Taylor's Brigade of the Tennessee Militia in September 1814 as an Assistant Topographic Engineer.

[4] Peck had Lawless placed in jail for 24 hours and removed his right to practice in a federal court for 18 months.

[4] Lawless began a crusade against Peck, which included submitting his own memorial for impeachment to the House.

[4] Peck was impeached by the United States House of Representatives on April 24, 1830, on a charge of abuse of the contempt power.