A Union sypathizer and a leader of the Union League, an organization led by the Freedmen's Bureau. Also a leader in the infamous Lee-Peacock Feud (1867-1871) which began in the Four Corners area of Fannin County, Texas. According to Capt._Bob_Lee, a Confederate veteran, the feud began when Peacock led a group to falsely arrest and rob him, though this is obviously a one-sided view and was refuted by Peacock. Approximately 50 men died as a result of this feud.
Inscription:
Lewis Peacock 1824-1871
Homesteaded near here 1858. Born in North Carolina. Married Emaline Benson in Washington County, Georgia 1846. Two children born of this marriage: Malinda Catherine and John Edgar.
Agent and gunman for the "Freedman's Bureau" during "Texas Reconstruction".
Shot and killed at his home 3 miles southeast of here as a result of his participation in "Texas Reconstruction".
Buried here by the Reverend Martin Gentry.
NOTE: The inscribed marker shows year of birth as 1824. A marker next to it (presumably older) shows year of birth as 1829.
Inscription:
Lewis Peacock 1824-1871
Homesteaded near here 1858. Born in North Carolina. Married Emaline Benson in Washington County, Georgia 1846. Two children born of this marriage: Malinda Catherine and John Edgar.
Agent and gunman for the "Freedman's Bureau" during "Texas Reconstruction".
Shot and killed at his home 3 miles southeast of here as a result of his participation in "Texas Reconstruction".
Buried here by the Reverend Martin Gentry.
NOTE: The inscribed marker shows year of birth as 1824. A marker next to it (presumably older) shows year of birth as 1829.
A Union sypathizer and a leader of the Union League, an organization led by the Freedmen's Bureau. Also a leader in the infamous Lee-Peacock Feud (1867-1871) which began in the Four Corners area of Fannin County, Texas. According to Capt._Bob_Lee, a Confederate veteran, the feud began when Peacock led a group to falsely arrest and rob him, though this is obviously a one-sided view and was refuted by Peacock. Approximately 50 men died as a result of this feud.
Inscription:
Lewis Peacock 1824-1871
Homesteaded near here 1858. Born in North Carolina. Married Emaline Benson in Washington County, Georgia 1846. Two children born of this marriage: Malinda Catherine and John Edgar.
Agent and gunman for the "Freedman's Bureau" during "Texas Reconstruction".
Shot and killed at his home 3 miles southeast of here as a result of his participation in "Texas Reconstruction".
Buried here by the Reverend Martin Gentry.
NOTE: The inscribed marker shows year of birth as 1824. A marker next to it (presumably older) shows year of birth as 1829.
Inscription:
Lewis Peacock 1824-1871
Homesteaded near here 1858. Born in North Carolina. Married Emaline Benson in Washington County, Georgia 1846. Two children born of this marriage: Malinda Catherine and John Edgar.
Agent and gunman for the "Freedman's Bureau" during "Texas Reconstruction".
Shot and killed at his home 3 miles southeast of here as a result of his participation in "Texas Reconstruction".
Buried here by the Reverend Martin Gentry.
NOTE: The inscribed marker shows year of birth as 1824. A marker next to it (presumably older) shows year of birth as 1829.
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