Walter C. Peacock

Walter Clarence Peacock (February 8, 1878 - September 9, 1946), was a Chicago businessman best known as the president of C. D. Peacock Jewelry Company, which was established by his father in 1837.[1] Peacock was also a well known sportsman, particularly as a trap shooter; he won several national championships in this sport.[2] He graduated from the University of Chicago.[3]

  1. ^ Page, Eleanor (January 1, 1965). "Cupid Fires Early in New Year". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Peacock Wins Western Trap Shooting Title". Chicago Tribune. May 30, 1927. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  3. ^ "W. C. PEACOCK, JEWELRY FIRM HEAD, DIES AT 68". Chicago Tribune. September 10, 1946.