Background
Peckham was the eldest son of John and Ellen Peckham of Yaldham, near Wrotham, Kent.
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She brought him, among other estates, the manor of Barsted, near Borough Green, in Wrotham. He had two legitimate daughters and an acknowledged illegitimate son, John Wrotham. In 1377, he was poll tax collector for Kent.
He was appointed Sheriff of Kent in 1380 and 1389.
Membership
Peckham was Member of Parliament for Kent 1372, October 1377, February 1383, February 1388, and September 1388.
