Joseph Peacock (politician)
Joseph Peacock (c. 1825 – 25 July 1867) lived at Glenelg and was M.P. for Sturt from 1860 until his death. He worked as co-manager of Peacock and Son in Grenfell Street,[1] was a trustee of the South Australian Mining Company and a director of the National Bank.[2]
He married Harriet Hope Gooch (c. 1832 – 27 August 1854) around 1850. They had two daughters who never survived childhood. He married again, to Maria Houghton (c. 1828 – 18 June 1901). A daughter, Kate Marian Lilian Peacock, married Dr. Harry Swift. Maria Peacock died at her residence "Newland House", 80 Brougham Place, North Adelaide.[3] "Newland House" was later purchased by Caleb Peacock, and is now owned by the South Australian branch of the Australian Medical Association.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Impure Water South Australian Advertiser 16 August 1861 p.3 accessed 31 Ontober 2011
- ^ Joseph Peacock Mercury (Hobart) 14 August 1867 p.3 accessed 31 October 2011
- ^ Personal Advertiser (Adelaide) 19 June 1901 p.5 accessed 31 October 2011
- ^ "AMA Newland House".