Deputy Sheriff Ralph Floyd Peckham, Bennington County Sheriff's Department, Vermont

Deputy Sheriff Ralph Floyd Peckham

Bennington County Sheriff's Department, Vermont

End of Watch Monday, May 27, 1935

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Ralph Floyd Peckham

Deputy Sheriff Ralph Peckham was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a speeding vehicle in North Bennington, two miles east of the New York state line.

He was transported to a local hospital after the crash and died two days later.

Deputy Peckham had served with the Bennington County Sheriff's Department for two weeks. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 2 weeks
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Saturday, May 25, 1935
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

vehicle pursuit

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'Uncle Ralph', You were actually my father's(Gordon) uncle...
I remember as a teenager when my Dad told me about you and what had happened to you... I recently laid my father's remains in the family plot next to yours, and your brother's(my grandfather Floyd) in North Pownal Vermont...
Rest in Peace Uncle Ralph.. You are not forgotten...

Allen Peckham
Great Uncle?

November 14, 2025