The Evening Star (Washington, D.C.) June 19, 1897 Page 3
The Venerable Thomas J. Peacock of Fairfax County Passes Away.
The death of Mr. Thomas J. Peacock, a lifelong resident of Virginia, occurred last Saturday, though the news has just reached his friends in the city. The deceased was in his eighty-seventh year, and was a remarkable man. His home was near Great Falls, in Fairfax county, Virginia. His death was due to old age and general debility, and the interment was made Monday.
The deceased was born in April, 1811, and since 1838 he had lived in the house in which he died, his demise occurring in the portion of the dwelling first erected by his own hands, when he started in to clear the land upon which he proposed to make his home. The place was then almost a wilderness and very sparsely settled.
Mr. Peacock was married in 1835 and in 1885 the couple celebrated their golden wedding, the occasion being one of great interest to the people in the community. For over sixty-two years he and his wife had lived most happily together, and his faithful helpmate is left to mourn her loss. From their union there were nine children born, six girls and three boys, eight of whom survive their father, all being grown. In addition to these descendants, the deceased leaves many grandchildren.
During the civil war Mr. Peacock was a stanch Union man, voting against the ordinance of secession. Thursday, June 23, 1861, four days after the first Bull Run battle, he was arrested by the confederates and taken to Manassas, Va., and was not permitted to return to his family until the spring of 1862., the advance of the federal forces under General McClellan compelling the confederates to evacuate the town.
The home of Mr. Peacock was the headquarters of many of the prominent generals on both sides, alternately. Many of those politically his enemies were personally his friends, and owed to his good offices the adjustment of many delicate questions between them and the federal government. While the deceased was too old at the outbreak of the war to enter the army, he rendered some good and valuable service in other directions.
The Venerable Thomas J. Peacock of Fairfax County Passes Away.
The death of Mr. Thomas J. Peacock, a lifelong resident of Virginia, occurred last Saturday, though the news has just reached his friends in the city. The deceased was in his eighty-seventh year, and was a remarkable man. His home was near Great Falls, in Fairfax county, Virginia. His death was due to old age and general debility, and the interment was made Monday.
The deceased was born in April, 1811, and since 1838 he had lived in the house in which he died, his demise occurring in the portion of the dwelling first erected by his own hands, when he started in to clear the land upon which he proposed to make his home. The place was then almost a wilderness and very sparsely settled.
Mr. Peacock was married in 1835 and in 1885 the couple celebrated their golden wedding, the occasion being one of great interest to the people in the community. For over sixty-two years he and his wife had lived most happily together, and his faithful helpmate is left to mourn her loss. From their union there were nine children born, six girls and three boys, eight of whom survive their father, all being grown. In addition to these descendants, the deceased leaves many grandchildren.
During the civil war Mr. Peacock was a stanch Union man, voting against the ordinance of secession. Thursday, June 23, 1861, four days after the first Bull Run battle, he was arrested by the confederates and taken to Manassas, Va., and was not permitted to return to his family until the spring of 1862., the advance of the federal forces under General McClellan compelling the confederates to evacuate the town.
The home of Mr. Peacock was the headquarters of many of the prominent generals on both sides, alternately. Many of those politically his enemies were personally his friends, and owed to his good offices the adjustment of many delicate questions between them and the federal government. While the deceased was too old at the outbreak of the war to enter the army, he rendered some good and valuable service in other directions.
The Evening Star (Washington, D.C.) June 19, 1897 Page 3
The Venerable Thomas J. Peacock of Fairfax County Passes Away.
The death of Mr. Thomas J. Peacock, a lifelong resident of Virginia, occurred last Saturday, though the news has just reached his friends in the city. The deceased was in his eighty-seventh year, and was a remarkable man. His home was near Great Falls, in Fairfax county, Virginia. His death was due to old age and general debility, and the interment was made Monday.
The deceased was born in April, 1811, and since 1838 he had lived in the house in which he died, his demise occurring in the portion of the dwelling first erected by his own hands, when he started in to clear the land upon which he proposed to make his home. The place was then almost a wilderness and very sparsely settled.
Mr. Peacock was married in 1835 and in 1885 the couple celebrated their golden wedding, the occasion being one of great interest to the people in the community. For over sixty-two years he and his wife had lived most happily together, and his faithful helpmate is left to mourn her loss. From their union there were nine children born, six girls and three boys, eight of whom survive their father, all being grown. In addition to these descendants, the deceased leaves many grandchildren.
During the civil war Mr. Peacock was a stanch Union man, voting against the ordinance of secession. Thursday, June 23, 1861, four days after the first Bull Run battle, he was arrested by the confederates and taken to Manassas, Va., and was not permitted to return to his family until the spring of 1862., the advance of the federal forces under General McClellan compelling the confederates to evacuate the town.
The home of Mr. Peacock was the headquarters of many of the prominent generals on both sides, alternately. Many of those politically his enemies were personally his friends, and owed to his good offices the adjustment of many delicate questions between them and the federal government. While the deceased was too old at the outbreak of the war to enter the army, he rendered some good and valuable service in other directions.
The Venerable Thomas J. Peacock of Fairfax County Passes Away.
The death of Mr. Thomas J. Peacock, a lifelong resident of Virginia, occurred last Saturday, though the news has just reached his friends in the city. The deceased was in his eighty-seventh year, and was a remarkable man. His home was near Great Falls, in Fairfax county, Virginia. His death was due to old age and general debility, and the interment was made Monday.
The deceased was born in April, 1811, and since 1838 he had lived in the house in which he died, his demise occurring in the portion of the dwelling first erected by his own hands, when he started in to clear the land upon which he proposed to make his home. The place was then almost a wilderness and very sparsely settled.
Mr. Peacock was married in 1835 and in 1885 the couple celebrated their golden wedding, the occasion being one of great interest to the people in the community. For over sixty-two years he and his wife had lived most happily together, and his faithful helpmate is left to mourn her loss. From their union there were nine children born, six girls and three boys, eight of whom survive their father, all being grown. In addition to these descendants, the deceased leaves many grandchildren.
During the civil war Mr. Peacock was a stanch Union man, voting against the ordinance of secession. Thursday, June 23, 1861, four days after the first Bull Run battle, he was arrested by the confederates and taken to Manassas, Va., and was not permitted to return to his family until the spring of 1862., the advance of the federal forces under General McClellan compelling the confederates to evacuate the town.
The home of Mr. Peacock was the headquarters of many of the prominent generals on both sides, alternately. Many of those politically his enemies were personally his friends, and owed to his good offices the adjustment of many delicate questions between them and the federal government. While the deceased was too old at the outbreak of the war to enter the army, he rendered some good and valuable service in other directions.
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