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1841 Census

Name Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK James 60 Agricultural Labourer Yks
PEACOCK Elizabeth 65 Yks
PEACOCK Mary 20 Yks

James Peacock was born 22 April 1779 in Castle Bolton, and baptized there 24 April, the son of Mark Peacock and Priscilla, nee Rogers. On 28 June 1803 he married Elizabeth Wensley. This is the only time James and Elizabeth appear on the census: Elizabeth was buried 27 March 1844 and James was buried 8 October 1847.

Mary is their daughter, baptized 24 December 1815. Shortly after the census, in February 1842, Mary is married to Joseph Horn, and can be seen in 1851 with her new husband.

Name Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Jane 60 Independent Yks
PEACOCK Priscilla 25 Yks

Jane is Jane Knowles, the widow of Thomas Peacock. She married Thomas Peacock, the son of Mark Peacock and Priscilla Rogers, 18 May 1807. Priscilla is their daughter, baptized 7 February 1813. This is the only time we see Jane--she was buried 26 November 1844 aged 64 (b 1780)

Next, Michael:

Name Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Michael 30 Leadminer Yks
PEACOCK Alice 25 Yks
PEACOCK Thomas 5 Yks
PEACOCK Alice 2 Yks
TOMLIN James 45 Blacksmith
TOMLIN Ann 45 Yks
TOMLIN John 20 Yks
TOMLIN Mary 15 Yks
TOMLIN Ann 15 Yks
TOMLIN Dorathy 14 Yks
TOMLIN William 12 Yks
TOMLIN Alice 8 Yks
TOMLIN James 6 Yks
TOMLIN Jane 3 Yks

Michael Peacock, was baptized 8 July 1810 the son of Thomas Peacock and Jane, nee Knowles. He married Alice Storey 22 September 1835, the daughter of Henry Storey and Alice, nee Fowler, Alice being baptized 27 December 1812. Their children are:
  1. Thomas: baptized 2 June 1836
  2. Alice: baptized 10 June 1838

Finally, Ralph and Catherine:

Name Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Ralph 60 Leadminer Yks
PEACOCK Cathrine 65 Yks
PEACOCK Ralph 30 Yks
PEACOCK Pheby 25 Yks
PEACOCK Michael 20 Yks

Ralph was baptized 3 February 1777 in Castle Bolton, the son of Mark Peacock and Priscilla, nee Rogers. On 26 January 1799 he married Catherine Constantine, the daughter of Michael Constantine and Phebe Storey. Catherine was baptized 13 June 1773 in Redmire. Their children seen above are:
  1. Ralph: baptized 23 August 1807
  2. Phoebe: baptized 11 August 1816
  3. Michael: baptized 18 July 1819
Ralph and Catherine are only seen this once. Ralph was buried in Redmire 19 January 1847, and Catherine 9 June 1842.

1851 Census

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Ralph Head, Unmarried 43 Leadminer Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Pheby Sister, Unmarried 34 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Elizabeth Niece 6 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Catharine Niece 2 Castle Bolton

Ralph and Phoebe are children of Ralph and Catherine (nee Constantine) we saw in 1841. Phoebe has two illegitimate children:
  1. Elizabeth: baptized 3 November 1844
  2. Catherine: baptized 22 April 1849

Michael and Alice have had several more children:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Michael Head 40 Stonemason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Alice Wife 38 Straw Bonnet Maker Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Thomas Son 14 Mason's Labourer Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Alice Daughter 12 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Jane Daughter 9 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Henry Son 7 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK James Son 4 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Michael Son 1 Castle Bolton

  1. Jane: baptized 30 January 1842
  2. Henry: baptized 24 March 1844
  3. James: baptized 24 May 1846
  4. Michael: baptized 14 October 1849

Ralph is living with his sister Mary in 1851:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
HORN Joseph Head 37 Coalminer Castle Bolton
HORN Mary Wife 35 Castle Bolton
HORN Elizabeth Daughter 7 Castle Bolton
HORN Jane Daughter 5 Castle Bolton
HORN Robert Son 3 Castle Bolton
HORN James Son 11m Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Ralph Brother in law, Unmarried 33 Agricultural Labourer Castle Bolton

Mary Horn (nee Peacock) we saw in 1841 living with her parents James Peacock and Elizabeth, nee Wensley. Ralph Peacock, her brother, was baptized 16 August 1818.

1861 Census

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Ralph Head 43 Labourer Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Elizabeth Wife 43 Castle Bolton

Ralph, the son of James and Elizabeth (nee Wensley) married Elizabeth Russell in March 1852. Elizabeth was the daughter of James Russell and Ann, nee Tomlin, baptized 7 September 1817.

Phoebe has two new daughters:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Phebe Head, Unmarried 44 Farmer 6 Acres Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Elizabeth Daughter 16 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Cathrine Daughter 12 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Ann Daughter 9 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Mary Daughter 5 Castle Bolton

Phoebe's new (also illegitimate) daughters are:
  1. Ann: baptized 18 April 1853
  2. Mary: baptized 8 November 1857
An entry in the Leyburn bastardy sessions for December 1852 relates John Horn of Buckden, a labourer, as the father. Although Phoebe would be pregnant with Ann at the time, this is likely for an earlier child, as Ann states her father is William, a miner, on her marriage certificate.

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Michael Head 50 Stonemason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Alice Wife 48 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Thomas Son 24 Stonemason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Jane Daughter 20 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Henry Son 17 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK James Son 14 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Michael Son 11 Scholar Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Elizabeth Daughter 9 Scholar Castle Bolton
PEACOCK John Son 5 Scholar Castle Bolton

Michael and Alice's new children are:
  1. Elizabeth: baptized 5 October 1851
  2. John: baptized 22 January 1854; died 24 March 1854; buried 26 March 1854
  3. John: baptized 17 April 1855
  4. Ann Emeline: baptized 2 October 1858; died 22 October 1858; buried 25 October 1858

1871 Census

Ralph has a new wife by 1871:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Ralph Head, Married 52 Agricultural Labourer Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Mary Wife, Married 42 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Ann Elizabeth Daughter 3 Castle Bolton

Ralph's first wife Elizabeth, nee Russell, was buried 25 December 1862 in Redmire. Ralph then remarried in July 1863, to Mary Ann Binks, daughter of Thomas Binks and Ann, nee Fawcett, who was baptized 13 April 1828. Their daughter Ann Elizabeth was baptized 14 October 1867.

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Michael Head, Married 60 Stonemason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Alice Wife, Married 58 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Michael Son, Unmarried 21 Stonemason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Elizabeth Daughter, Unmarried 18 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK John Son 16 Apprentice to Mason Castle Bolton

Michael and Alice's son Henry died shortly after the last census on 22 December 1862, and was buried on Christmas day. His memorial also tells of the children who died young earlier:

In memory of Henry Peacock son of Michael and Alice Peacock of Castle Bolton who died 22 December 1862 aged 18 years. Also John Peacock their son who died 24 March 1854 aged 11 months. Also Ann Emeline Peacock their daughter who died 22 October 1858 aged 5 weeks.

Young Michael was in trouble later in 1871. Mary Brown of Leyburn appeared at the bastardy sessions on 29 September and 27 October, both times adjourned, and a final time 24 November 1871, naming Michael Peacock Jr., stonemason of Castle Bolton as father of her child.

Phoebe has added an extra acre to her farm, and two of her daughters remain at home:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Pheeby Head, Unmarried 53 Farmer 7 Acres Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Catherine Daughter, Unmarried 22 Dressmaker Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Mary Daughter 15 Scholar Castle Bolton

1881 Census

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Ralph Head, Married 63 Farm Labourer Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Mary Wife, Married 52 Castle Bolton

Ralph and Mary's child Ann Elizabeth is absent on census night, and can be seen at Newton le Willows, staying with her aunt, Sarah Musgrave Binks, Mary's sister.

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Michael Head, Married 70 Stonemason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Alice Wife, Married 68 Castle Bolton
HARLAND John Grandson 4 Bolton Hall Lodge, West Witton

John Harland is the son of Michael and Alice's daughter Elizabeth, by George Harland, whom she married 28 March 1875. Elizabeth died on 16 July 1878 and was buried in Redmire 18 July 1878. She and George had one more son, George Henry, who died 4 August 1878 aged 5 weeks (4 weeks according to the church register), indicating Elizabeth probably died through complications in childbirth.

Michael and Alice's son John died 16 July 1879, and was buried in Redmire 20 July. His headstone reads:

In memory of John beloved son of Michael and Alice Peacock of Castle Bolton who died 16 July 1879 aged 24 years.

Michael and Alice also die before the next census. Their headstone reads:

In loving memory of Michael Peacock late of Castle Bolton who departed this life 1 February 1883 aged 72 years. Also Alice wife of the above who died 20 April 1890 aged 77 years.

Another son of Michael and Alice has recently married:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Michael Head, Married 31 Stonemason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Sarah Wife, Married 31 Downholme
PEACOCK Edward Son 9 Scholar Downholme
PEACOCK Henry Son 7 Scholar Downholme
PEACOCK Elizth. Daughter 6 Scholar Downholme
PEACOCK Thomas Son 3 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Alice Daughter 2 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK John Son 4m Castle Bolton

Michael married Sarah Blackburn in June 1871, Sarah being the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth. Michael and Sarah's children are:
  1. Edward Blackburn:
  2. Henry:
  3. Elizabeth:
  4. Thomas: baptized 16 December 1877
  5. Alice: baptized 29 September 1878
  6. John: baptized 26 September 1881

1891 Census

Henry, son of Michael and Sarah, is in service with Henry Mason:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
MASON Henry Head, Unmarried 78 Farmer Castle Bolton
HORN Jane Niece, Unmarried 35 Housekeeper Redmire
PEACOCK Henry Servant, Unmarried 17 Farm Servant Castle Bolton

Ralph and Mary are still living in the village:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Ralph Head, Married 72 Mason's Labourer Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Mary Wife, Married 63 Castle Bolton

Mary is noted in the parish register as dying in Leeds, after being operated on their for cancer. She was buried in Redmire 11 January 1892. Ralph died shortly thereafter, buried in Redmire 11 December 1894.

Ralph and family have recently moved to the village from Redmire:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Ralph Head, Married 43 Lime Burner Redmire
PEACOCK Ann Wife, Married 39 Redmire
PEACOCK Christopher R. Son 14 Redmire
PEACOCK Margaret A. Daughter 11 Redmire
PEACOCK Ralph H. Son 9 Scholar Redmire
PEACOCK Maria Daughter 7 Scholar Redmire
PEACOCK William T. Son 4 Redmire
PEACOCK Ethel Daughter 1 Redmire

Ralph was the son of Michael and Ann (nee Robinson). He married Ann Thompson in January 1873, the daughter of Henry Thompson by his second wife, Mary Fawcett. Ann was baptized in Redmire 23 June 1851. Their children shown here are:
  1. Christopher Robinson: baptized 19 August 1877
  2. Margaret Ann: baptized 12 October 1879
  3. Ralph Henry: baptized 21 August 1881
  4. Maria: baptized 17 February 1884
  5. William Thomas: baptized 8 January 1887
  6. Ethel: baptized 6 April 1890

Michael and Sarah have had two more children:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Michael Head, Married 41 Stonemason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Sarah Wife, Married 41 Downholme
PEACOCK Edward Son, Unmarried 17 Stonemason Downholme
PEACOCK Alice Daughter 12 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK John Son 10 Scholar Castle Bolton
PEACOCK David Son 9 Scholar Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Michael Son 5 Scholar Castle Bolton

David was baptized 23 May 1882, and Michael 27 September 1886.

Another Peacock family has moved from Redmire:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Thomas Head, Married 40 Leadminer Redmire
PEACOCK Ann Wife, Married 35 Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Mary H. Daughter 10 Scholar Redmire
PEACOCK William E. Son 8 Scholar Redmire
PEACOCK James R. Son 6 Scholar Redmire
PEACOCK Maggie Daughter 4 Redmire
PEACOCK Annie Daughter 9m Castle Bolton

Thomas was the son of Anthony and Ann (nee Walker), baptized in Redmire 22 August 1850. One 8 June 1879 he married Ann Horner, daughter of Roger Horner and Ann Simpson of Castle Bolton. Ann was baptized 23 September 1855.

Their children are:

  1. Mary Horner: baptized 15 August 1880
  2. William Edmund: baptized 27 August 1882
  3. James Roger: baptized 1 May 1885
  4. Margaret: baptized 26 June 1887
  5. Anne: baptized 26 July 1891

1901 Census

Edward, son of Michael and Sarah, has recently married:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Edward B. Head, Married 29 Stonemason Downholme
PEACOCK Rhoda Wife, Married 28 Ainderby Steeple

Edward married Rhoda Fortune, 10 June 1900. Rhoda is seen in Redmire in 1891, a servant at Elm House. Rhoda's birth record is Northallerton district, March quarter 1873, volume 9d page 529. Edward and Rhoda are buried in Redmire:

In loving memory of Edward Blackburn Peacock of Redmire died 23 February 1946 aged 74 years. At rest. Also Rhoda beloved wife of the above died 6 April 1956 aged 83 years. At rest.

Edward's parents and siblings are still nearby:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Michael Head, Married 51 Mason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Sarah Wife, Married 51 Downholme
PEACOCK Elizabeth Daughter, Unmarried 26 Downholme
PEACOCK John Son, Unmarried 20 Mason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK David Son, Unmarried 18 Mason Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Michael Son, Unmarried 15 Castle Bolton

Michael and Sarah are buried in Redmire:

In loving memory of Michael Peacock of Castle Bolton died 18 November 1920 aged 71 years. Also Sarah wife of the above died 20 March 1912 aged 62 years.

Their son David is also buried in Redmire, with his wife Cicely, daughter of John and Elizabeth Cuthbert, whom he married 2 October 1904:

To the memory of David Peacock of Castle Bolton who died 20 May 1960 aged 78 years. Also Cicely his wife who died 27 January 1970 aged 93 years.

One of their children is buried in the next plot:

In memory of John beloved son of David and Cicely Peacock of Castle Bolton died 4 October 1932 aged 25 years.

Ralph and Ann have had one more child since the last census:

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Ralph Head, Married 53 Lime Burner Redmire
PEACOCK Annie Wife, Married 49 Redmire
PEACOCK Ralph H. Son, Unmarried 19 Railway Porter Redmire
PEACOCK Maria Daughter, Unmarried 17 Scholar Redmire
PEACOCK William Son 14 Redmire
PEACOCK Ethel Daughter 11 Redmire
PEACOCK Fred Son 6 Castle Bolton

Fred Peacock was baptized 22 July 1894. Note that William was noted on the return as being an imbecile.

Ralph, Ann and two of their children are buried together in Redmire:

In loving memory of Ann wife of Ralph Peacock of Castle Bolton who died 19 July 1916 aged 65 years. Also the above named Ralph Peacock died 2 May 1918 aged 70 years. William Thomas son died 19 November 1918 aegd 31 years. Ralph Henry son died 5 April 1923 aged 41 years.

©2005 David W.J. Stringer-Calvert

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