Francis Peak was one of the early Catholic settlers to move to KY
Francis & John Kenelm move to KY 1785-179224

Francis emmigrates to Pottinger's Creek with "League of Catholic Families"
Pottinger's Creek land was poor and infertile.25

Ky Land Warrants:
Francis Peak; 50 acres; Book 2; pg 50; date survey 2-27-1822; Co. Nelson; Water course Landing Run

Francis Peak's burial entry on page 66 of St. Rose Baptimal Register I calls him Old Mr. Francis Peak, says he was 84 years old and buried on March 1, 1846. No headstone found.

Don Quiggins believes he may have had 5 wives.