Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Peacock, Robert W 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Peacock, Robert W. - The man who earnestly endeavors to improve his land and 
raise the standard in his special line of work, is a public benefactor, for 
true progress is measured by the practical accomplishments of the residents of 
any community. No locality can advance faster than its people, and one reason 
for the desirable conditions prevailing in Grundy County is that its men and 
women are progressive in spirit and effective in action. One of the farmers 
who has accomplished much during his fifty-eight years of life is Robert 
Peacock of Morris Township. He is a native of the township, born here June 23, 
1856, a son of John and Rebecca (Anderson) Peacock, natives of England and 
Ohio. These parents came to Morris Township about 1841, and eventually became 
the owners of 780 acres of land, upon which both died. 

Growing up in his native township, Robert Peacock attended both public and 
select schools, and learned farming in all its details. He resided with his 
parents as long as they lived, and then the children kept together until the 
youngest in the family attained his majority. At that time the estate was 
divided, and Mr. Peacock received his portion, located on sections 1 and 2, 
and now owns 160 acres. Since coming into possession of his farm, he has made 
many improvements, including the erection of new buildings. On it he carried 
on general farming and raises horses, and is one of the substantial farmers of 
his township.

On March 18, 1885, Mr. Peacock married Lydia White, who was born in Felix 
Township, December 18, 1866, a daughter of William and Lydia (Benton) Peacock, 
natives of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Peacock have had the following children: Edward, 
who is of Morris Township, married Minnie May Reardon; Florence, Ruth, and 
Leslie, who are at home; and Maggie B. and Austin, who are deceased. Mr. 
Peacock is a Baptist in religious faith, and his wife is a Presbyterian.  
Politically he is a Republican.  His standing in his community, which is a 
high one, has been attained through honorable endeavor and faithful adherence 
to high standards.  Mrs. Peacock is a member of the Royal Neighbors.

pages 881-882

Additional Comments:
Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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