When I first began researching the Peacocks in Ireland, the information I had was from John Peacock's marriage registration. It stated that he was born in Derry. Some years later when I contacted members from the Hugh Peacock line, they said they were from Antrim. The death certificate of Thomas' wife, Sarah, has her birthplace as Antrim and John Peacock's obituary says Antrim. So which is it?
Look at the map above. In the top right of the county of Londonderry, you will see the Barony of Coleraine. Just across the border in Antrim County, there is a little area called the N.E. Liberties of Coleraine. The part of the parish of Ballyrashane which falls in the County of Antrim is in this little part.
It would seem that the confusion stems from the parish of Ballyrashane being located in both Derry County and Antrim County. Without knowing exactly where each family member was born, it is impossible to know what county they belonged to. Hopefully, we will find some church records at some time in the future.
