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

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

[kiterunner]

There is an Edward Peacock at Ravensden but he is age 50:
1841 census

[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]

Originally Posted by kiterunner

There is an Edward Peacock at Ravensden but he is age 50:
1841 census

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

[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
And in 1820, residence Thurleigh:
1820 Poll Book
Not listed in 1831.

[kiterunner]

Originally Posted by 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 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 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.