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Samuel Hiram Peacock Sr.

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Samuel Hiram Peacock Sr.

Birth
Duval County, Florida, USA
Death
21 Dec 1923 (aged 74)
Perry, Taylor County, Florida, USA
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from Jacksonville Florida Times Union of 21 Dec 1923: Perry, Dec 21 (Special) Samuel Hiram Peacock, Sr., one of Taylor county's most prominent and best loved citizens, died at 3:30pm after suffering for a long time with diabetes. He was the son of James Madison and Sarah Ann Knight Peacock. When quite a young man he moved to Pierce Co., A, and engaged in farming, moving later to Quitman GA. In 1872 he came to Taylor Co., FL where he farmed until 1881, when he entered the mercantile business at Perry with WH Towles. In 1883 he bought out his partner and in four years had to build a larger store.He was a very successful business man, accumulating considerable property and also serving in public offices.
He was married three times: firstly to Miss Mary Ely Sappinton and from this union four children were born- 2 surving: Mrs WC Maud Calhoun and SH Peacock Jr. and 2 grandchildren, C Jay Hardee a lawyer of Tampa and James Hardee of Madison. In 1886 he was married to Miss Florida Eugenia Davis, and two children survive:Barney L and Richmond Peacock. In 1920 he was married to Miss Daisy Brinson, who survives him.
He was made president of the First National bank of Perry when it was organized in 1903 and held that position capably until the time of his death. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church since early young manhood and was a true Christian. Besides his wife, and children he is survived by one brother JMN Peacock of Jacksonville, and a sister, Mrs. WN Weaver of this city. The funeral from the First Baptist church of Perry, Saturday afternoon at 3pm conducted by Rev SB Cole of Madison, a former pastor of the deceased. Burial will take place in the city cemetery.
from Jacksonville Florida Times Union of 21 Dec 1923: Perry, Dec 21 (Special) Samuel Hiram Peacock, Sr., one of Taylor county's most prominent and best loved citizens, died at 3:30pm after suffering for a long time with diabetes. He was the son of James Madison and Sarah Ann Knight Peacock. When quite a young man he moved to Pierce Co., A, and engaged in farming, moving later to Quitman GA. In 1872 he came to Taylor Co., FL where he farmed until 1881, when he entered the mercantile business at Perry with WH Towles. In 1883 he bought out his partner and in four years had to build a larger store.He was a very successful business man, accumulating considerable property and also serving in public offices.
He was married three times: firstly to Miss Mary Ely Sappinton and from this union four children were born- 2 surving: Mrs WC Maud Calhoun and SH Peacock Jr. and 2 grandchildren, C Jay Hardee a lawyer of Tampa and James Hardee of Madison. In 1886 he was married to Miss Florida Eugenia Davis, and two children survive:Barney L and Richmond Peacock. In 1920 he was married to Miss Daisy Brinson, who survives him.
He was made president of the First National bank of Perry when it was organized in 1903 and held that position capably until the time of his death. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church since early young manhood and was a true Christian. Besides his wife, and children he is survived by one brother JMN Peacock of Jacksonville, and a sister, Mrs. WN Weaver of this city. The funeral from the First Baptist church of Perry, Saturday afternoon at 3pm conducted by Rev SB Cole of Madison, a former pastor of the deceased. Burial will take place in the city cemetery.

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