Person:James Peacock (10)

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James Henry Peacock
m. 9 Jun 1871
  1. John PeacockAbt 1873 -
  2. James Henry Peacock1875 - 1922
m. Abt 1897
  1. Richard Frederick Peacock1898 - Cal 1920
  2. Eva Jane Peacock1901 - 1980
  3. Alvin H. Peacock1904 - 1973
  4. Stella Mary Peacock1906 - 1983
  5. Bertha Esther Peacock1911 - 1990
  6. Joseph W. Peacock1914 - 1984
Facts and Events
Name[2][4] James Henry Peacock
Gender Male
Birth[2][4][7] 19 Apr 1875 Missouri, United States In the 1900 census it was stated that he was born “Apr 1875”.
Census[5] 1 Jun 1880 Center twp., Vernon co., Missouri, United StatesJames, son of widowed Jno. Peacock (occ. carpenter), was also residing with his father's son Jno. It was recorded that he was born in Missouri.
Marriage Abt 1897 Vernon co., Missouri, United StatesJames H. Peacock and Martha Alice Boice were married.
to Martha Alice Boice
Census 1 Jun 1900 Center twp., Vernon co., Missouri, United Stateson a farm that was owned with a mortgage
James Peacock (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife Alice, son Richard, and widowed father John (occ. carpenter). It was stated that Alice's only child was living.
with Martha Alice Boice
Property[6] 1907 Center twp., Vernon co., Missouri, United StatesJames Peacock was included on a property tax list.
Census 15 Apr 1910 Center twp., Vernon co., Missouri, United Stateson a farm that was owned with a mortgage
James H. Peacock (occ. general farmer, on own account) was residing with his wife Martha A., sons Richard F. and Alvin H., and daughters Eva J. and Stella. It was stated that Richard and Eva had attended school, and Martha had four children (all living).
with Martha Alice Boice
Residence[4] 12 Sep 1918 Nevada, Vernon co., Missouri, United StatesJames Henry Peacock signed a card for the third registration of the WW I draft. James (occ. farmer, for himself) stated his nearest relative was [wife] Alice Peacock, at the same place. The registrar's report describes him as medium height, stout build, blue eyes, black hair, and without physical disability.
Census 1 Jan 1920 Center twp., Vernon co., Missouri, United Stateson a farm that was owned with a mortgage
James H. Peacock (occ. general farmer, on own account) was residing with his wife Martha, sons Alva (occ. farm labourer at home) and Joe, daughters Eva, Stella, and Bertha, and widowed mother-in-law Mallissa Boice. It was stated that Alva, Stella, and Bertha had attended school.
with Martha Alice Boice
Education[7] James could read and write.
Death[1][2] 4 May 1922 Nevada, Vernon co., Missouri, United StatesJames Henry Peacock, married, aged 47 years, died of appendicitis after an operation on 2 May 1922. His death was filed on 7 May 1922 with the informant being Mary Peacock, of Nevada, Missouri. It was recorded that he was born in Missouri, the son of John Peacock and Mary Overton (both of England), his occupation was “farmer”, and he had been living in the city for 20 years.
Burial[1][2][3] 7 May 1922 Moore Cemetery, Center twp., Vernon co., Missouri, United Statesin section 1
The grave marker is inscribed, “PEACOCK; MARTHA A., 1874–1970; JAMES H., 1875–1922”.
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Thompson, Nancy, and Neoma Foreman (comps. and eds.). Tri-County Genealogical Society. Vernon County, Missouri Cemetery Directory 2010. (Nevada, Missouri: Vernon County Historical Society, 2010)
    p 261.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Missouri, United States. Death Certificates. (Missouri State Archives)
    cert 17583, filed 7 May 1922.
  3. James H. Peacock”, in Find A Grave
    memorial 39223405. Viewed digital image of grave marker.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988)
    [roll MO130], FHL #1683935, Vernon Co., Nevada, [digital image, Ancestry.com], registered 12 Sept. 1918.

    James Henry Peacock, age 43, was born 19 April 1875.

  5. ED 219, Center twp., Vernon, Missouri, in United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9)
    roll 739 (FHL #1254739), f 564-A, p 17, dwelling 132, family 150, Jno. Peacock household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 16 June 1880.
  6. 1907 Property Tax List For Center Twp. Vernon Co., MO, including the city of Nevada. (Online: USGenWeb Archives, 1998)
    <http://files.usgwarchives.net/mo/vernon/misc/taxes/1907tax.txt>, accessed 28 Feb. 2013.

    The only people having the surname Peacock included in the list were James Peacock and Mary E. Peacock.

  7. 7.0 7.1 ED 119, Center twp., Vernon, Missouri, in United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
    roll 906 (FHL #1240906), folio 40, sheet 1A, line 26, James Peacock, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 1 June 1900.

    James Peacock was born “Apr 1875”. He could read and write.