Background
Peacock, John Edward Dean was born on January 8, 1919 in Flushing, New York, United States. Son of Walter Winfield and Hazeldean (Wood) Peacock.
Peacock, John Edward Dean was born on January 8, 1919 in Flushing, New York, United States. Son of Walter Winfield and Hazeldean (Wood) Peacock.
AB, Dartmouth College, 1940. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Indianapolis, 1984.
With, Library Science Ayres & Company, Indianapolis, 1945-1974;
vice president, secretary, Library Science Ayres & Company, 1962-1974;
president, Ayres Foundation, since 1965. Consultant retail trade. Chairman Peacock Glass Works Inc.
Chairman of the Board, director Hindostan Whetstone Company.
Personnel chairman Indianapolis Police Department. Trustee Indiana Nature Conservancy. President, member Washington Township Fire Department Merit Commission Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1940-1945.
Member Society Retired Executives Clubs: Army-Navy (Indianapolis).
Married Sylvia Griffith, June 26, 1943. Children: John Edward Dean, Holly, Alexander G.