John and his wife Julia came to Iowa about 1846, five years after his parents and many of his siblings, making three times they had come from New York with a team. John worked at Fisher's Mill on Buffalo Creek until 1852 when he moved to Pioneer Township, Cedar County and built Peet's Mills on Clear Creek. He lived and died strong in the faith of the final well being of the universal family of man.

John and Julia Ann's other child is: Theresa, 1833-1834 who is probably buried in Cortland County, New York

John Peet passed away at the age of 62 years, 3 months, and 5 days of age.

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History of Linn County, Iowa:

John Peet deceased. He was born in Cortland Co, NY on Oct 7, 1804. Son of Gideon and Abigail Wildman Peet, natives of Connecticut. Gideon was born July 29, 1776 and Abigail, July 29, 1783. They came to Fairview, Jones Co, about 1841 and opened a farm there. Gideon died about 1843 and Abigail in 1846. They were married Feb 22, 1801.

John married Nov 13, 1828, in Solon, Cortland Co by Rev B W Capron, Baptist, to Julia A Wilcox, born Nov 23, 1806 in Cortlandville, N Y. Daughter of Eben and Rachel Merrill Wilcox, natives of Connecticut. They came to Iowa about 1846 with team, making three times they had come from New York with a team. Father died Jan 25, 1864, born Jan 29, 1780. Mother died March 8, 1870, born Nov 9, 1785. Both died in this vicinity.

John and Abigail have had 6 children -- Romelia, born Sep 19, 1829; Phedorah born July 6, 1831; Theresa born Sep 8, 1833, died Mar 6, 1834; Rudolphus, born Jul 2, 1837; Irwin and Irvin, twins born Aug 28, 1844.

Family left New York in June, 1838, went to Warren Co, IL. There until Spring of 1839. Then to Hendersonville, Knox Co, IL. There until July, 1844. Then to Fairview, Jones Co, IA in October to Sec. 11, Brown Twp.

Mr Peet was Ensign of the 124th NY VI. Commission signed by Nathaniel Pitcher, Lieut Governor and N F Beck, Adjutant General, Aug 11, 1828. Rank to date from July 9, 1827: promoted to Lieutenant of the same regiment, Aug 22, 1828, commissioned Oct 8, 1829 by Enos T Throop, Lieut Governor, and N F Beck, Adjutant General, afterward promoted to Captain and Major, and finally to Lieut Colonel of the regiment, Mar 15, 1837, commission signed by W L Marcy, Governor, and Allan Macdonald, Adjutant General, May 22, 1837.

Mr Peet worked at Fisher's Mills on Buffalo Creek until 1852, when he moved to Pioneer Twp, Cedar Co, and built Peet's Mills on Clear Creek. He died there Jan 10, 1867, and was buried in Wilcox Cemetery, Fairview Twp. He lived and died strong in the faith of the final well-being of the universal family of man. His widow is now living on Sec 11, Brown Twp, with P O Viola. --

1962, April 22 - Cedar Rapids Gazette - "Iowa Main Street - Central City"

Central City - Some historians claim...... Steep banks confining the Waspsipinicon river on its course through town provided an easily developed source of water power, which induced William St John and John Peet to collaborate in constructing a dam. As soon as the dam was completed, in 1856, Peet built a sawmill on the west side; however, introduction of commercially finished pine lumber reduced profits to such an extent that the industry was discontinued......The first gristmill. a partnership venture by William St John and John Peet, erected in 1859 on the east side of the river, utilized power from the existing dam. Cost of construction was $7,000. Ownership changes several times. The last proprietor T J Liddington, was killed in an accident at the mill, and in 1912-13 the structure was razed.