Peter Eke was born on 11th October 1772 in Wood Dalling and was the son of Peter Eke (1739) and Frances. He married a woman called Ann around 1803. In 1841 he was living on the Green, Guestwick and working as an agricultural labourer.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. Peter Eke. Born 11 Oct 1772, Wood Dalling. Father: Peter. Mother: Frances. • 2. 1841 Census. Green, Guestwick. Peter Eke. Age 68. Ag Lab. Born Norfolk.