Descendants of John  Peacock (about 1710 - 1742)


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Fourth Generation


William Peacock (1811 - 1878) - son of Thomas Peacock (1783 - 1837) - son of John Peacock (1738-?) - son of John Peacock (about 1710-1742)

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William Peacock was born in 1811 in Matching, Essex according to various Census returns.  However, this may be incorrect, he may have been born in Harlow, but he was brought up in Matching.

William Peacock and Ann (Angelina) Darby were married on 26 May 1839 in Matching, Essex.222 The Marriage Register for St May the Virgin, Matching, Essex, has the entry:

William Peacock, Labourer, of Newmans End, Matching married Ann Darby, minor, of Newmans End, Matching on 26.5.1839. Both signed.

Fathers: Thomas Peacock &
Witnesses: Jonathon Foster ( signed ) & George Harknett ( signed with X ).

Ann Darby's father was not entered. She may have been illegitimate.

We have not been able to find William in the 1841 Census.  However, his wife and child are present.

See 1841 Census

However, William and Ann appear with their children in later Censuses.

See 1851 to 1871 Censuses.

William died in 1878.  The Civil Registration of Death reference is Dec 1878, vol 3a, p 209, Bishop Stortford. Aged 70 .16

Ann (Darby) Peacock appears in the 1891 and 1901 Census living with her grandson, Thomas. 

See 1891 and 1901 Censuses.

Ann may have died in 1910 at the age of 87 years.  A Civil Death registration: Mar 1910, vol 3a, p 329 - Ann Peacock - Aged 87 - Bishops Stortford - may apply to Ann. 

William Peacock and Ann (Angelina) Darby had the following children:

i.

Emma Peacock

ii.

William Peacock

iii.

Anne Peacock was baptized in 1844 in St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex.232 The Baptism Register of St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex, has the entry:

Anne, daughter of William and Anne Peacock, Labourer of Little Hallingbury, was baptised. 2.6.1844

She appears with her parents in the 1851 Census.

See 1851 Census

iv.

Louisa Peacock was baptized in 1847 in St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex.232 The Baptism Register of St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex, has the entry:

Louisa, daughter of William and Anne Peacock, Labourer of Little Hallingbury, was baptised. 4.4.1847

She appears with her parents in the 1851 Census.

See 1851 Census

Louisa died in 1860 232  and was buried in St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex. The Burial Register Transcripts of St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex, has the entry:

Louisa Peacock, aged 13, was buried on 2/2/1860
 

v.

Jane Peacock was baptized in 1850 in St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex.232 The Baptism Register of St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex, has the entry:

Jane, daughter of William and Anne Peacock, Labourer of Little Hallingbury, was baptised. 3.3.1850

Jane appears with her parents in the 1851 and 1861 Censuses.

See 1851 & 1861 Censuses

In 1871 she is a servant in Surrey, but in 1881 she is back in Hallingbury, with her sister Emma.

See 1871 & 1881 Censuses

vi.

Thomas Peacock was baptized in 1854 in St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex.232 The Baptism Register of St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex, has the entry:

Thomas, son of William and Anne Peacock, Labourer of Little Hallingbury, was baptised. 26.2.1854

Thomas appears with his parents in the 1861 and 1871 Censuses, but by 1881 he is living in Tottenham, London.

See  Censuses

 

vii.

Robert Peacock was baptized in 1863 in St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex.232 The Baptism Register of St Mary the Virgin, Little Hallingbury, Essex, has the entry:

Robert, son of William and Anne Peacock, Labourer of Little Hallingbury, was baptised. 6.12.1863

He died in 1870. The Civil Registration of Death reference is Sep 1870, v 4a, p 189, Bishops Stortford. Aged 6.16

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