Genealogy for
Samuel Peacock
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Samuel Peacock
1668 - 1742
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Samuel Peacock was born about 1668 in Surry County, Virginia and died about 1742 in Albemarle County, North Carolina. Dates for birth and death are estimated. He lived to be about 74 years old.
He lived in the Chowan Precinct in Albemarle and Bertie Counties. Albemarle County is present day Northampton County.
While documentation has been found to authenticate Samuel and his descendants, no such documentation exists to verify his parents. The parents and siblings shown on this website are currently a 'best guess' and not necessarily correct. A reward is currently being offered to anyone who can prove the identity of Samuel's father.
To learn more about the reward, visit the Peacock Association of the South’s website.
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 | Census | 12/23/1720 | NC (Chowan County) | 53 yrs old | | Early tax list records show two Samuel Peacocks (father and son?) |
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Samuel Peacock's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
Samuel, his family, and friends. For example, Samuel is 2 years old when In March, the first permanent settlement in South Carolina is established at Albemarle Point (Charles Town, SC).
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1672 |
The laws of gravity are defined by Isaac Newton; France invades Rhine as Dutch open dikes to flood Amsterdam to keep it from falling under French rule. |
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1704 |
First town, Bath, is established in North Carolina by the arrival of the French Huguenots. |
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1711 |
The Tuscarora War begins between the local Indians and colonists. After two years of fighting, the Tuscarora Indians move west. |
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1718 |
Blackbeard, the pirate is killed off the North Carolina coast. |
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1719 |
By 1719, North Carolina and South Carolina have separated into two colonies. |
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1670 |
In March, the first permanent settlement in South Carolina is established at Albemarle Point (Charles Town, SC). |
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1681 |
Pennsylvania is founded after William Penn, a Quaker, receives a Royal charter and land grant from King Charles II. |
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1700 |
By the early 1700's, Virginia and Maryland have established a strong economic and social structure. The planters of the tidewater region, with abundant slave labor, have large houses, an aristocratic way of life, and a desire to follow the art and culture of Europe. Less wealthy German and Scots-Irish immigrants settle inland, populating the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia as well as the Appalachian Mountains. Those on the frontier build small cabins and cultivate corn and wheat. |
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1720 |
The population of American colonists reaches 475,000. Boston (pop. 12,000) is the largest city, followed by Philadelphia (pop. 10,000) and New York (pop. 7000) |
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1730 |
Map of US Colonies |
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1732 |
James Oglethorpe establishes the Georgia Colony in the new world. The new settlers form friendships with the Creek Indian Nation towns in this area. Georgia is the thirteen English colony to be settled. |
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1670 |
Hudson Bay Company formed (English) |
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1673 |
England's Test Act excludes Roman Catholics from holding office |
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1689 |
England's Bill of Rights created. European Nine Year's War begin and grows into a world-wide event. It ends in 1697. |
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1690 |
Ireland's Battle of Boyne |
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1693 |
National debt begins in England |
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1698 |
Tsar Peter the Great begins traveling Europe |
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1701 |
England's Act of Settlement created; War of Spanish Succession begins |
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1707 |
Scotland and England unite to form "Great Britain" |
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1715 |
War of Spanish Succession ends |
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1738 |
System of forced labor to build roads in France is devised by Jean Orry |
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| Mary Stringfellow
Born about 1675 and died about 1719.
They were married 12/19/1699.
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The Children of Samuel Peacock
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Abraham Peacock
Born somewhere in Virginia about 1689 and died somewhere in North Carolina about 1782. He was about 93 years old.
IMPORTANT NOTE: While records exist to prove this person existed, it is not clear at this time as to the exact relationship of this person and those currently shown as brothers, sist...
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Samuel Peacock
Born in Surry Co,, Virginia about 1705 and died in Johnston, near Wayne County Line, North Carolina about 1793. He was about 88 years old.
He grew up in Maherrin, NC. He and his brother John, received land grants in the Nahunta Swamp (now Fremont), NC in Wayne Co. He returned to Maherrin after his father died to sell land that belong...
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Andrew Peacock
Born somewhere in North Carolina about 1706 and died in an unknown location about 1795. He was about 89 years old.
IMPORTANT NOTE: While records exist to prove this person existed, it is not clear at this time as to the exact relationship of this person and those currently shown as brothers, sist...
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William Peacock
Born somewhere in Virginia about 1707 and died in an unknown location about 1791. He was about 84 years old.
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John Peacock
Born in Wayne County, North Carolina about 1712 and died in Wayne County, North Carolina about 1791. He was about 79 years old.
He and his brother Samuel, had land grants in the Nahunta Swamp (now Fremont) NC in Wayne Co. It is believed that John Peacock lived in a Quaker community in North Carolina. At least two of his sons,...
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Issac Peacock
Born in Albermarte County, North Carolina about 1720 and died in an unknown location about 1795. He was about 75 years old.
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Rachel Peacock
Born somewhere in Virginia about 1732 and died somewhere in North Carolina about 1805. She was about 73 years old.
She married John Thompson.
IMPORTANT NOTE: While records exist to prove this person existed, it is not clear at this time as to the exact relationship of this person and those current...
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