Mary Isabelle Peacock

Brief Life History of Mary Isabelle

When Mary Isabelle Peacock was born on 8 April 1844, in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States, her father, George Peacock, was 21 and her mother, Sarah C Lowry, was 23. She married Edward Williams Fox Sr. on 4 July 1860, in Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 4 daughters. She lived in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States in 1875 and Manti Utah Temple, Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States in 1900. She died on 15 August 1919, in Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States, at the age of 75, and was buried in Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States.

Photos and Memories (11)

Do you know Mary Isabelle? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Edward Williams Fox Sr.
1833–1911
Mary Isabelle Peacock
1844–1919
Marriage: 4 July 1860
Edward Williams Fox Jr.
1861–1943
George David Fox
1863–1934
Sarah Helen Fox
1865–1918
Jesse Williams Fox
1867–1951
Eliza Isabelle Fox
1870–1954
Rozella Fox
1872–1953
Iona Fox
1874–1955
Leslie Kenneth Fox
1876–1942
John C. Fox
1878–1878
Clinton Hague Fox
1881–1944
Harrison E. Fox
1888–1963

Sources (41)

  • Mary I Peacock in household of George Peacock, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Mary Isabella Peacock, "United States Western States Marriage Index"
  • Mary Isabell Fox, "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1956"

World Events (8)

1845 · Oh My Father

"In October 1845, the newspaper Times and Seasons published a poem written by Eliza R. Snow entitled ""My Father in Heaven."" It has become the well known hymn, ""Oh My Father."" The song is only one in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hymnbook that referrs to a Heavenly Mother."

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

1865

Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

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.

Possible Related Names

Story Highlight

Edward W. Fox, Manti Citizen

FOX, EDWARD W., for fourteen years was County Surveyor, born in the village of Philadelphia, Jefferson county, N. Y., August 1st, 1833. His father was a carpenter and joined the Mormon Church early in …

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.