James Peacock

Maleabout 1707–

Brief Life History of James

James Peacock was born about 1707, in Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. He married Ann Ody on 23 January 1755, in Christian Malford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom.

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James Peacock
1707–
Ann Ody
1711–
Marriage: 23 January 1755

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  • James Peacock, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "

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  • Marriage
    23 January 1755Christian Malford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

    • World Events (3)

    1801 · The Act of Union

    Age 94

    The Act of Union was a legislative agreement which united England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland under the name of the United Kingdom on January 1, 1801.

    1815

    Age 108

    The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.

    1823

    Age 116

    Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.

    Name Meaning

    English: from Middle English pecock, pacok, pocok, Old English pēacocc ‘peacock’. It could be used as a personal name or as a nickname for one ‘as proud as a peacock’. Compare Paw , Pay . This surname is widespread in England and southern Scotland, and is also established in Ireland. Compare Pea .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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