Peacock, Charles – bank manager was an all round sportsman

Maj Charles Milne Peacock (1872-1942)

Born at Stoneley, west of Graffam Water, Major Charles Milne Peacock was the son of Gilbert Peacock, of Greatford Hall, Stamford.

He was brother to Lady Kesteven and uncle to Lady Londesborough.

He joined the 4^th Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment in 1891 becoming a Second Lt.

He began his career in banking as a clerk at the Bank of England, London, the following year. Three years later he joined the Bourne branch of Peacock, Willson and Company and in 1912 became supervisor of all the branches when they amalgamated with Lloyds Bank.

In 1914, he joined the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry and went to France two years later, returning in 1919 as a major. Returning to civvy street, he was appointed manager of Lloyds’ Grantham branch.

He married in 1916, to the daughter of Capt and Lady Elizabeth Taylor, of Pickenham Hall, Swaffham.

He retired in 1937, but remain a Justice of the Peace in the county.

In the Second World War Maj Peacock  was commanding officer from the inception of the 2^nd Kesteven Battalion Home Guard.

And all round sportsman, he hunted with the Cottesmore and enjoyed shooting.

A keen cricketer, he played for the MCC and was captain of Belton Park Golf Club.

He lived at Barrowby House, Barrowby, and was an active member of the village church.

Additional information byPeter Reichelt