Peacock, James H.

PEACOCK, SNIDER

Posted By: Roseanna Zehner
Date: 7/25/2006 at 11:10:41

PEACOCK, JAMES H.

James H. Peacock, a prominent citizen of Larchwood, Lyon County, and well and favorably known in connection with the banking business at that point, was born at Manchester, England July 21, 1871. His father, James Peacock, who was a builder and contractor, died January 12, 1904.

The subject of this sketch grew to manhood in his native land, where he attended the local school until he reached the age of eighteen years, when he sought a home in the New World, landing in the city of New York in 1889, and reaching Larchwood May 13th of that year. Here he found employment for a year and a half on a ranch. He then secured a position in the Larchwood Bank. This was in December 1891, and his progress from that time has been rapid.

Mr. Peacock was married May 9, 1900 to Miss Minerva L. Snider, a native of Waterloo, Canada, where she was born December 25, 1879. They have one child, Pauline. Mr. Peacock is a Republican and has served on the town board. At present he is clerk of the township. He has given close attention to his business affairs, kept all his business engagements with strict fidelity, and proved himself reliable under all conditions. No sacrifice is too much to oblige his patrons, and he has hosts of friends throughout the county.

He is now cashier of the Larchwood Savings Bank and ranks high among the leading businessmen of the day.

Source: Compendium of History Reminiscence and Biography of Lyon County, Iowa. Published under the Auspices of the Pioneer Association of Lyon County. Geo. Monlun, Pres.; Hon. E. C. Roach Sec’y; and Col. F. M. Thompson, Historian. Geo. A. Ogle & CO., Published, Engravers and Book Manufacturers. Chicago, 1904-1905

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