1841 census lookup

[Merry]

Edward Peacock was buried at Thurleigh, Beds on 22 Oct 1841 aged 64 (so b abt 1777) (source NBI)

Can anyone find him on the 1841 census or anywhere else?

I have a marriage for Ann Smith (spinster, unknown age, but dau of Joseph Smith and Lydia Lavender who were married at Pavenham Beds in 1752) to widower, Edward Peacock of Thurleigh, in 1802 at St Paul's Bedford (Bedford PR index CD).

Ann and Edward Peacock was mentioned in the will of Ann's brother James Smith in 1828. (they were said to be of Oakley, Beds)

Both mentioned again in another brothers will in 1829 (no place)

Ann was mentioned in another brothers will in 1830 (no place)

No mention of Ann in another brothers will in 1834

I don't know if Ann and Edward had children.

I'm trying to decide if the 1841 burial is the right Edward Peacock.

[kiterunner]

Some of the names in Thurleigh are pretty difficult or impossible to make out.

There is a William Peacock age 9 (just so we can find him again if we need him.)
1841 census (http://interactive.ancestry.co.uk/8978/BDFHO107_7_9-0385?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.co.uk%2f search%2fdb.aspx%3fdbid%3d8978%26path%3d&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnBrowsing#?imageId=BDFHO107_7_9-0394)

And I think this is an Edward Peacock in Oakley but he is age 20 (bottom of left hand page). With Rebecca age 25:
1841 census (http://interactive.ancestry.co.uk/8978/BDFHO107_7_9-0385?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.co.uk%2f search%2fdb.aspx%3fdbid%3d8978%26path%3d&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnBrowsing#?imageId=BDFHO107_6_7-0496)

[kiterunner]

There is an Edward Peacock at Ravensden but he is age 50:
1841 census (http://interactive.ancestry.co.uk/8978/BDFHO107_1_2-0166/4605?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.co.uk%2f cgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3fMS_AdvCB%3d1%26db%3duki1841%26rank %3d1%26new%3d1%26so%3d3%26MSAV%3d2%26msT%3d1%26gss %3dms_db%26gsfn%3ded*d%26gsfn_x%3dXO%26gsln%3dpe*c *ck%26gsln_x%3dXO%26msrpn__ftp%3dBedfordshire%252c %2bEngland%26msrpn%3d5253%26msrpn_PInfo%3d7-%257c0%257c0%257c3257%257c3251%257c0%257c0%257c0%2 57c5253%257c0%257c0%257c%26msrpn_x%3dXO%26msrpn__f tp_x%3d1%26dbOnly%3d_F000391C%257c_F000391C_x%26db Only%3d_F0003039%257c_F0003039_x%26dbOnly%3d_F0003 03A%257c_F000303A_x%26dbOnly%3d_F00032DB%257c_F000 32DB_x%26dbOnly%3d_F0002996%257c_F0002996_x%26dbOn ly%3d_F000303D%257c_F000303D_x%26dbOnly%3d_F000303 E%257c_F000303E_x%26uidh%3dvm5&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnSearchResults)

[Merry]

This Edward:

PEACOCK EDWARD b abt 1751 bur 6 Feb 1827 Deaths & burials Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England (NBI)

has a death duty index record which says his exor is William Peacock of Oakley. If this Edward was the husband of Ann then it would be surprising that he isn't mentioned as dec'd in a will written by his brother-in-law in June 1827.

Or wouldn't it be surprising?

[Merry]

There is an Edward Peacock at Ravensden but he is age 50:
1841 census (http://interactive.ancestry.co.uk/8978/BDFHO107_1_2-0166/4605?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.co.uk%2f cgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3fMS_AdvCB%3d1%26db%3duki1841%26rank %3d1%26new%3d1%26so%3d3%26MSAV%3d2%26msT%3d1%26gss %3dms_db%26gsfn%3ded*d%26gsfn_x%3dXO%26gsln%3dpe*c *ck%26gsln_x%3dXO%26msrpn__ftp%3dBedfordshire%252c %2bEngland%26msrpn%3d5253%26msrpn_PInfo%3d7-%257c0%257c0%257c3257%257c3251%257c0%257c0%257c0%2 57c5253%257c0%257c0%257c%26msrpn_x%3dXO%26msrpn__f tp_x%3d1%26dbOnly%3d_F000391C%257c_F000391C_x%26db Only%3d_F0003039%257c_F0003039_x%26dbOnly%3d_F0003 03A%257c_F000303A_x%26dbOnly%3d_F00032DB%257c_F000 32DB_x%26dbOnly%3d_F0002996%257c_F0002996_x%26dbOn ly%3d_F000303D%257c_F000303D_x%26dbOnly%3d_F000303 E%257c_F000303E_x%26uidh%3dvm5&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnSearchResults)

Hmmm.....that was the only one I could find who was even middle-aged :o

[HarrysMum]

Sorry, can't find an Edward in Beds.....or an Ann who looks right. Did find a Lydia (clutching at straws) but Peacock was her married name.

[kiterunner]

Edward Peacock is listed as a freeholder in Thurleigh, residence Oakley, in the 1807 Poll Book:
1807 Poll Book (http://interactive.ancestry.co.uk/2410/32969_636672_1912-00043/6468239?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.co.uk %2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3fdb%3dukpollbooks%26so%3d2%26pcat%3 d35%26MS_AdvCB%3d1%26rank%3d1%26new%3d1%26MSAV%3d2 %26msT%3d1%26gss%3dangs-c%26gsfn%3ded*d%26gsfn_x%3dXO%26gsln%3dp*c*ck%26gs ln_x%3dXO%26gskw%3dthurl*gh%26gskw_x%3d1%26cpxt%3d 0%26catBucket%3dr%26uidh%3dvm5%26cp%3d0&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnSearchResults)
And in 1820, residence Thurleigh:
1820 Poll Book (http://interactive.ancestry.co.uk/2410/32969_636672_1912-00110/6471381?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.co.uk %2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3fdb%3dukpollbooks%26so%3d2%26pcat%3 d35%26MS_AdvCB%3d1%26rank%3d1%26new%3d1%26MSAV%3d2 %26msT%3d1%26gss%3dangs-c%26gsfn%3ded*d%26gsfn_x%3dXO%26gsln%3dp*c*ck%26gs ln_x%3dXO%26gskw%3dthurl*gh%26gskw_x%3d1%26cpxt%3d 0%26catBucket%3dr%26uidh%3dvm5%26cp%3d0&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnSearchResults)
Not listed in 1831.

[kiterunner]

This Edward:

PEACOCK EDWARD b abt 1751 bur 6 Feb 1827 Deaths & burials Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England (NBI)

has a death duty index record which says his exor is William Peacock of Oakley. If this Edward was the husband of Ann then it would be surprising that he isn't mwentioned as dec'd in a will written by his brother-in-law in June 1827.

Or wouldn't it be surprising?

The will says "Ann Peacock the Wife of Edward Peacock at Oakley farmer in the County of Bedford", rather than leaving anything to Edward himself, so I suppose it could be a mistake where they put Wife instead of Widow. Or perhaps copied out wrong.

Also, do you think there's something a bit funny about the date that James Smith's will was signed? It looks to me as though "seven" is crossed out but nothing written in to replace it? So is it supposed to be 1820?

[Merry]

Sorry, just finished my roast beef!!

I hadn't noticed that regarding the date of James' will. I'd written 16th June 1827 in my notes :o Just going to have another look now.......

Libby, Lydia Peacock (Smith) was the sister of Ann Peacock (Smith), but I am not yet sure of the relationship between Edward and Samuel Peacock.

[Merry]

Hmmm....re James Smith's will - I suppose the crossing out of seven must be meant and if it was supposed to be replaced by another number but the clerk forgot, then the will must have been signed between 1821 and 1826 inc or 1820 if the correction is right. Whatever the case, the will was probably written before Edward Peacock died. So thanks for pointing that out, Kate.

James Smith was killed by a cow. :(

[Merry]

Just found this:

Huntingdon, Bedford & Peterborough Gazette 03 February 1827

Died. - On Thursday last, upwards of 70 years of age, Mr. Edward Peacock, of this town, formerly a farmer at Oakley.

My feeling is, this is the husband of Ann Smith, but I don't have any proof yet.

[kiterunner]

Just found this:

Huntingdon, Bedford & Peterborough Gazette 03 February 1827

Died. - On Thursday last, upwards of 70 years of age, Mr. Edward Peacock, of this town, formerly a farmer at Oakley.

My feeling is, this is the husband of Ann Smith, but I don't have any proof yet.


I guess after the bank holiday you would be able to get a copy of his will from Bedfordshire Archives? Didn't they send you a copy of another will by email really quickly recently?

[Merry]

There's this too:

Huntingdon, Bedford & Peterborough Gazette 12 February 1831

Under the Will of the late Mr. Edward Peacock, senior, Bedford. Valuable Freehold Property (Land Tax Redeemed,) St. Paul's Bedford, to be sold by auction, by John Odell.

(By order of the executors,) at the Rose Inn, High Street, Bedford on Monday February 2?, 1831 at six o'clock in the evening, (subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced) In one Lot, All that Compact Freehold Estate, situate in Queen's Head Lane, adjoining the High Street, St. Paul's, Bedford, late the property of Mr Edward Peacock deceased.
The Estate comprises a genteel dwelling house, brick, stud, plaster and slated; containing a lofty sitting room and parlour in front, good kitchen, large pantry and an excellent cellar on the ground floor; four good bedchambers with convenient closets; and three excellent roomy square ceiled attics; a small garden at the back enclosed from the yard by a brick wall; adjoining the same is a good stable and gig house, wood barn etc. with an excellent chamber above; a neat flower garden in front, the length of the house. The above is in excellent repair having been built within a few years, late in the occupation of Mrs Ann Peacock deceased. Also a large yard and well timbered malting attached, having a good lead cistern that wets eight quarters and chambers over the same; now in the occupation of Messrs Poole and Huelat (?) at the annual rent of 25l
Possession may be had at Michaelmas next.
The estate has a frontage of forty-four feet, is well situated and adapted for and trade that requires room.
The purchaser of the estate, (if the occupier having children) will be entitled to the benefit and privilege of the Harpur Free School, and also to an exhibition of 80l per annum for four years, to either of the Universities.
May be viewed by applying on the premises; and for further particulars apply to Mr. Day, solicitor, St. Neots or the auctioneer, Bedford.

[Merry]

There's another ad for the sale of all the household goods. (who needs 30 pairs of sheets?? :eek:)

There's a death duty index entry for Ann in 1831 but fmp won't let me open the image to see if the exor is recorded.

I can't find a burial for Ann either and that's the bit I really wanted - to establish her age.

[Merry]

I guess after the bank holiday you would be able to get a copy of his will from Bedfordshire Archives? Didn't they send you a copy of another will by email really quickly recently?

Yes, they did and yes I could. I can't decide if I really need it.....Actually it might be better to get Ann's will as there's a chance she might leave something to her extended family if she didn't have children.

[kiterunner]

There's a death duty index entry for Ann in 1831 but fmp won't let me open the image to see if the exor is recorded.



It opens for me and it is Intestates.
September
Peacock Ann
The Administrator is either Jno or Jas Smith, Bedford. Vol 2 p 281.

[Merry]

Thanks Kate.


Can you see a burial?

[kiterunner]

Can you see a burial?

No. :(