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LEWIS PEACH, marble and stone cutter, of Fayetteville, was born in 1836 in Davidson County, Tenn., and is the son of William and Susan Peach. The father was born in 1809 in Williamson County, Tenn., and was a marble-cutter by trade. His father, Jonathan Peach, was a native of South Carolina, born in 1783. He was one of the pioneers of Williamson County, assisting in forming one of the first settlements. William lived in his native county at the time of his marriage, and soon afterward moved to Davidson County. About 1842 he moved to Nashville, where he resided and worked at his trade. He assisted in cutting the stone for the State capital, and since the conflict has been living a retired life with his son Lewis. The mother was born in 1813 in Williamson County, Tenn., and died in 1865. They had nine children, five of whom are living. Our subject received his education in Nashville, and at the youthful age of thirteen began learning the marble and stone-cutter’s trade, under the direction of his father. This he has since continued with the exception of four years during the Rebellion. In 1862 he enlisted in Company C, Eighth Regiment of Tennessee Infantry, and took part in some of the principal battles. Owing to the weakness of his eyesight he was placed on detached duty. In December, 1864, he returned home and re-opened business at Petersburg, Tenn. In 1873 he came to Fayetteville, where he has since resided. July, 1871, he wedded Susie J. Sheffield, a native of Bedford County, born in 1844, and the daughter of James W. Sheffield. Mr. Peach has devoted his entire time and attention to the marble and stone-cutting business, and has proved to be a skilled workman, and artist. He turns out fine specimens of art, his work giving almost universal satisfaction. He has the only tombstone and marble business in Lincoln County. Mr. Peach is very conservative in politics, voting for principles and not for party. He is a Mason, and his wife is a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.