Biography of Peter Schenck
Peter Schenck, born August 9, 1845, in Elmira, New York, was a prominent pioneer in Faulk County, South Dakota. A descendant of Dutch settlers, Schenck moved to Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in his youth. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War with the 29th Wisconsin Infantry. In 1883, Schenck relocated to Faulk County, establishing a 640-acre homestead. He passed away on February 19, 1887, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and community involvement. Schenck was married to Elizabeth Henderson, with whom he had ten children, six of whom survived into adulthood.