GEORGE C. PEAVEY (Biography)
of
Exeter

From: BELL'S History of Exeter:


The life of George C. Peavey, several years of which were spent in Exeter, was a remarkable one. An injury to his spine caused by an accident, resulting in almost total disability to walk, and such sensitiveness of his eye to the light that he practically was almost blind. He was compelled to pass most of his time in a reclining position, with a bandage over his eyes. He has studied law, and not-withstanding his affliction, entered vigouraly into practice. He found someone to read and write for him as he lay upon his lounge in his office and in court, but he could talk, and command of all needed faculties.

After remaining ten years at Exeter, he went to Strafford, married a devoted wife, who was not only eyes but hands and feet to him ever afterwards. With her aid he carried on not only an extensive law practice, but four country stores and a large lumbering business. He died at Strafford, May 5, 1876, aged 61 years.

Mr. S. Shackford.


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