Peleg Pease, who was an assistant editor of the "Mercury" in 1876 and a writer of verse and many humorous articles that appeared in the local newspapers. He often wrote under the name Tom Mohawk. He was, for many years, a member of the school board. He was a member of Co A, 2nd Battalion of Light Infantry Massachusetts Volunteer Militia and the New Bedford City Guards. He served as a Clerk for Ward 6. Peleg ran an apothecary and variety store for many years before poor health forced him to retire. He was born in New Bedford in 1822, the son of Zephaniah Pease and Mary (Spooner) Pease.
Peleg Pease, who was an assistant editor of the "Mercury" in 1876 and a writer of verse and many humorous articles that appeared in the local newspapers. He often wrote under the name Tom Mohawk. He was, for many years, a member of the school board. He was a member of Co A, 2nd Battalion of Light Infantry Massachusetts Volunteer Militia and the New Bedford City Guards. He served as a Clerk for Ward 6. Peleg ran an apothecary and variety store for many years before poor health forced him to retire. He was born in New Bedford in 1822, the son of Zephaniah Pease and Mary (Spooner) Pease.
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