Who were the members of this family? How did John HANCOCK come to be in York Co., VA? Who was his wife? Who were the rest of his children?

Benjamin was b 1735 York Co., VA, & d 1805 Hanover Co., VA. He married Mary BEADLES.
[Is John HANCOCK of York Co., VA, his father, as listed on a CD, which also named Benjamin and Benjamin's son, Joseph, & also named Joseph's sons .] Children of Benjamin & Mary listed & named below appear to fit into a birth pattern that would allow the conjecture that has been made concerning this family. Were there daughters? One would think so.

William HANCOCK, Sr. wrote his will 25 Jun 1828, which was probated 22 Sep 1828 Orange Co., VA. He and Jemima appear to have lived their entire lives in Orange Co., VA.

Jemima BROCKMAN married 04 May 1775 in Orange Co., VA to William HANCOCK. Jemima was dau/o SAMUEL BROCKMAN & his believed young 2nd wife, Rebecker GRAVES.

I William Hancock of Orange county and state of Virginia, being weak of body but of sound and disposing mind do make this my last will and testament revoking all others. First I commit my soul to an all wise creator praying for pardon (can’t make out) of a crucified and just savior, and my body to the mother dust with the expectation of my soul to a glorious immortality. After paying all my just bills I make the following bequests and divisions: To my daughter Nelly Hancock’s children with whom I am not aquatinted I give one hundred and twenty dollars to be divided among them having hereto for given my said daughter a Negro boy which was to be considered her legacy. To my son Monroe B. Hancock I give one dollar he having received his legacy some time ago. My son William B. Hancock received his part of my estate before his death, but land having fallen in value, I give to his little son, William B. Hancock Jr. one hundred dollars and to his daughter Jane Elisabeth Hancock a good bed worth seventy-five dollars. My daughter Nancy Woirhaye had heretofore had a Negro girl as her legacy, I give her one dollar additional; and to her children that she already has, or may hereafter have, by her husband, Francis Woirhaye, I give one hundred dollars to be equally divided among them. To my granddaughter Frances Garton, now living with me, I give thirty dollars. The residue of my estate I leave to be equally divided among my other four children: Benjamin Hancock, Mary Garton, Sarah Bradley and Susannah Stephenson, with the understanding that Mary Garton is to have ten acres of land where she now lives, at three dollars an acre which is to be deducted from her equal part, and Susannah Stephenson is to retain the lot on which she now resides containing one acre for one hundred dollars which sum is to be deducted from her equal portion. It is my will and desire that my daughter Mary Garton shall have (in additional to what I have already given her) my joys and harmonies. I give to my grandson William B. Hancock in addition to what already been given my saddle and bridle to be taken care of by my executors and given to him at such time as they may think him capable of taking care of them. In the last place I conclude my last will and testament. Written by my hand and seal this twenty-fifth day of June, one thousand eight hundred twenty eight.
Signed Wm. Hancock
teste James Shepherd and Joseph Stephens.

It is my further will and desire that Rebecca Beckman and her children by her first husband John Beckman shall receive out of my estate fifty dollars and also to receive an equal portion of my estate with my other four children before named Benjamin Hancock, Mary Garton Sarah Bradley and Susannah Stephenson. It is also my will and desire that my land shall be equally divided among my five children, namely Benjamin , Mary, Sarah, Susannah and Rebecca, That my will and intention shall be more fully understood, as regards the division of my land, I wish it surveyed and valued. To each one (heretofore named that may be entitled to any part there of) as equally as possible. Having paid to Col. James Barbour a balance of a debt for my son Benjamin Hancock which a amount can be seen by reference to the clients office; it is my will and desire that the same shall be deducted from his part of my estate. Witness my hand and seal this day and year as I have written.
Wm. Hancock
teste James Shephard, Joseph Stephens

At monthly court held for the county of Orange at the courthouse on Monday the twenty second of September 1828 This last will and testament of William Hancock, deceased, was proven by the oaths of James Shepherd and Joseph Stephens and together with the co-deed which was also proved by the oaths of James Shepherd and Joseph Stephens ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Whereupon Louis Bradley, the executor named in the said will. Came into court and refused the executorship and on the motion of the said Louis Bradley who made oath according to law, and together with William Bradley, his security , entered into and acknowledged their land in the penalty of five thousand dollars conditioned as the law ???? certificate was granted him for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of the said William Hancock, deceased, with his will annexed in due form.
Teste

[NOTE: Nelly HANCOCK above would have been Eleanor HANCOCK who is believed to have married her cousin, James HANCOCK, s/o Austin HANCOCK of Louisa Co., VA. Thus, James & Eleanor were probably living in Louisa Co., VA, so her father then would not have been acquainted with her children. ASH]

Will courtesy of & posted with permission 23 Apr 1999 from: Donna

............................... 4 Benjamin HANCOCK 1776 - 1845
................................... +Joanna/Johanna CLARK 1776 - 1844
........................................... 5 Ambrose HANCOCK 1803 - ????
........................................... 5 Thomas C. HANCOCK 1805 - 1848
............................................... +Elizabeth SETTLE / SETTLES
........................................... 5 John B. HANCOCK 1806 - ????
........................................... 5 George Washington HANCOCK 1807 - 1889
............................................... +Jennette N. SETTLES [aka Jennette May SETTER & Joan SETTLE(S)]

OBITUARY
(Clinton Eye - Nov 2, 1889 - Henry County, MO)

George Washington Hancock Sr.

G. W. Hancock, Sr., familiarly known as Uncle Wash, died about 12 o'clock Monday night (Oct 29, 1889), thus closing the scene of a most eventful life. Born in Culpepper Co, Va., May 19, 1807. His father's family moved to Franklin county, Ky. about 1810, where he was reared, a member of one of the most flourishing families of that state. He next moved to Owenton county, Ky., where in 1830 he married Jennette N. Settles, where his three children were raised, only one, John B. Hancock, surviving. He joined the Baptist church in his 16th year, and after his marriage, the children, 10 of whom grew to powerful and sturdy manhood and womanhood, he has for several years been the only surviving member. That once large and happy family of rollicksome boys and girls who tended the flocks, tilled the fields and played about the hearthstone of their father's plantation in Kentucky, vieing in feats of strength and prowess with their fellows, have with him passed away forever. He came to Clinton first in the fall of 1854, moving permanently the summer of 1855, when he brought with him the first stem saw and grist mill ever erected here, for which he received a bonus of $1000, an offer made by local citizens to secure such a venture. This mill was located where the ruins of the old woolen factory now stand; and here with his son, J. B., present proprietor of the Brownington mills, he sawed lumber and ground bread-stuff for people far and near until the outbreaking of the war. As a boy, he heard the battle guns of 1812, was a busy carpenter and builder in Kentucky at the time of the Mexican War and, in the late war, his fearless and out-spoken sympathy for the cause of his native state brought upon his head not a few of the trials and misfortunes of that stormy time. His first vote was cast for Andrew Jackson and all through his life, in the height of prosperity or midst of misfortune, two grand principles guided and controlled his life - the eternal justice of the principles of Democracy and his trust in God, child-like in its simplicity. Soon after coming to Henry county, he bought and entered some 2000 acres of land and at the old home place, a spot which long years ago he had chosen from a hundred hills to be the abiding place of himself and family, he passed to his much needed rest, the same calm look upon his face, the same sweet smile upon his lips that had graced a thousand deeds of kindness and lit his every look of love.

[Source: Obituary of George Washington Hancock, Sr.]

............................... 4 [4] Elinor/Elender/Eleanor "Nelly" HANCOCK ???? - 1824
................................... +[3] James HANCOCK 1782 - 1846

Eleanor “Nelly” HANCOCK (dau/o William) and James HANCOCK (s/o Austin) were said to have been first cousins.

............................... 4 Monroe Beadles HANCOCK 1786 - 1833
................................... +Sidney OVERTON ???? - 1851

Monroe Beadles HANCOCK witnessed a deed in Franklin Co., KY for Thomas Graves HANCOCK, s/o (Capt.) John & Nancy Ann (GRAVES) HANCOCK, who then would have been his 1st cousin, if this relationship can be proven. It thus appears that Monroe was also living in Franklin Co., KY.

............................... 4 William HANCOCK, Jr. 1785 - 1820
................................... + ??? (wf/o Wm. HANCOCK) ???
........................................... 5 William HANCOCK
........................................... 5 Jane Elizabeth HANCOCK

............................... 4 Susannah "Susan" HANCOCK
................................... +Charles STEPHENSON

............................... 4 Mary "Polly" HANCOCK
................................... +Spencer GARTON

............................... 4 Sarah "Sally" HANCOCK
................................... +John BRADLEY

............................... 4 Rebecca HANCOCK
................................... +John BECKMAN/BEEKMAN

............................... 4 Nancy HANCOCK
................................... +Frances WOIRHAYE

See: Descendants of Frances WOIRHAYE

....................3 John HANCOCK (aka Capt. John Hancock) 1753 probably Hanover Co., VA - 1827 Butler Co., OH
........................ +Nancy Ann GRAVES (aka Ann/Nancy GRAVES) 1756 probably Spotsylvania Co., VA - 1846 Butler Co., OH

Recorded on tax record in Reily Twp., Butler Co., OH is John Adams Hancock who was either (Capt.) John or his son, John A. Hancock & recorded on land records in Ripley Co., IN/Decatur Co., IN is John Alexander Hancock. (Capt.) John's son was also John A. Hancock. Were there ancestral connections to an ADAMS family and/or an ALEXANDER family perhaps in Virginia? Was (Capt.) John, John Adams Hancock, and his son, John Alexander Hancock?

John HANCOCK b 04 Mar 1753 is said to have been born in Henrico Co., VA according to a D.A.R. report, but this is unsubstantiated at this time. It is the belief of this collector that this is not true. It appears he had roots in Hanover Co., VA, where possibly he was born. No seasoned HANCOCK researcher to date has been able to pinpoint him in Henrico Co., VA, and he does not appear in any HANCOCK family genealogies with roots in Henrico Co., VA.

John is said to have served in the militia of Louisa Co., VA during the Revolutionary War, and this is validated in various histories. His name as (Capt.) John Hancock reflects his possible service ranking. It is said by a D.A.R. record that he received a land grant for his service, which supposedly is at the VA State Archives, but this is not validated. Of course, we might thus believe that he along with his assumed brothers, Joseph & Austin, served their country during this war. Only Austin’s service record has been found at this time as he applied for pension. No record of a land grant for John has been unearthed at this time, but perhaps this is why he left Virginia for Kentucky.

In a D.A.R. record it is said that John & Nancy were married 07 May 1774 in Louisa Co., VA, but a marriage record has not been found in Louisa Co., VA to validate this. Nancy was dau/o Thomas GRAVES & Isabella Susannah BARTLETT who are believed to have lived in Spotsylvania Co., VA, so they may have been married in Spotsylvania Co., VA, but no record has been found there either.

With the following deed entry in Louisa Co., VA, we can probably pinpoint the time when John & Nancy Ann left Louisa Co., VA for Kentucky.

"John Hancock and Anne, his wife of Louisa County, to Aaron Fontaine of said county, 60:100 acres , purchased of Anthony GOLDEN and 100 acres purchased of Clifton ALLEN, June 11, 1787." [Source: Deed Book F. 10, Louisa Co., VA, Vol. 1, p. 475]

They thus appear to have left Louisa Co., VA ca 1787 and are soon found in records of Woodford Co.,KY; Fayette Co., KY; & Franklin Co., KY.

They finally emigrated to Reily Twp., Butler Co., OH. According to estate papers, John is said to have died 20 Oct 1827 in Hanover Twp., Butler Co., OH at the home of his daughter, Nancy (HANCOCK) JONES. His widow, Nancy (GRAVES) HANCOCK survived her husband and died in Reily Twp., Butler Co., OH in 1846.

...............................4 Thomas Graves HANCOCK, Sr. 1776 - 1848
................................... + (1) Jemima HAYDON ???? - Bef. 1810

Thomas Graves HANCOCK remained in Franklin Co., KY where he married three times. He became a widower after the deaths of #1 Jemima & #2 Elizabeth. Thomas Graves HANCOCK was also known as "Graves HANCOCK" and is not to be confused with his brother, Graves HANCOCK, of Butler Co., OH. It appears from some records that the brothers have been confused, and Graves HANCOCK of Butler Co., OH has been credited as the husband of Elizabeth COX. However, Graves HANCOCK of Butler Co., OH did marry an Elizabeth, but her maiden name is unknown. It is said that Thomas Graves HANCOCK was a political representative, but this has not been validated yet.

........................................... 5 James HANCOCK 1802 - 1896
............................................... +Rachel STANSBURY, dau/o John STANSBURY & Dorcas SATER, 1806 - 1879

James & Rachel married 13 Jan 1825 Franklin Co., IN & from there migrated to McLean Co., IL.

...................................................... 6 Amanda Melissa/Amanda Elizabeth HANCOCK 1829/24 Sep 1830 IN - 1880/30 Dec 1897 Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., IA
.......................................................... +William F. TOVREA (aka TOVERA) 1824/18 Jul 1826 McLean Co., IL - 15 Feb 1880 Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., IA
This family is found in Henry Co., IA.
Researcher: Gladys Louise (TOVREA) BRANDSTOETTNER
See: TOVREA & BRANDSTOETTNER FTM Homepage
...................................................... 6 Thomas J. HANCOCK
...................................................... 6 Deborah HANCOCK
.......................................................... +Isaac BONE
...................................................... 6 Elizabeth HANCOCK 1841 - 1889
...................................................... 6 John Walden HANCOCK

........................................... 5 Mariah "Maria" HANCOCK 1804 - ????
............................................... +Willis WILHOITE

........................................... 5 John Bartlett HANCOCK 1806 - ????

........................................... 5 Jane HANCOCK 1809 - ????
............................................... +Charles YANCEY

Jane's placement in this family is unknown. She is said to be a dau/o Thomas & Jemima according to some records, yet she is not named in the will of her maternal grandfather, as are her siblings: James, Maria, & John. Her birth takes place before Thomas' marriage to #2 Elizabeth COX. Why was she not named in the will of her grandfather who appears to have written his will after the death of his daughter, Jemima? Could her mother have died in childbirth?

............................... *2nd Wife of Thomas Graves HANCOCK, Sr.:
................................... + (2) Elizabeth COX 1785 - 1825

........................................... 5 Thomas Graves HANCOCK, Jr. 1811 - ????
............................................... +Maria J. ELLIS 1818 - ????
...................................................... 6 Thomas W. HANCOCK 1840 - ????
.......................................................... +Laura Bell ??? (wf/o T. W. HANCOCK)
...................................................... 6 Simon T. HANCOCK 1842 - ????
...................................................... 6 Susan HANCOCK 1843 - ????
...................................................... 6 Albert Nathan HANCOCK 1845 - ????
.......................................................... +Christy HAUPT
...................................................... *2nd Wife of Albert Nathan HANCOCK:
.......................................................... +Sallie A. SNODGRASS 1850 - ????
...................................................... 6 Mary Elizabeth HANCOCK 1849 - ????
.......................................................... +James BIRCHFIELD
...................................................... 6 Honer J. HANCOCK 1854 - 1875
.......................................................... +??? CAPITS
...................................................... 6 Jane HANCOCK 1855 - ????
...................................................... 6 Owen Ellis HANCOCK 1859 - ????

........................................... 5 Nancy Ann HANCOCK 1813 - ????
............................................... +William POWELL

........................................... 5 Nellie HANCOCK 1816 - ????

........................................... 5 Martha HANCOCK 1818 - 1859
............................................... +Simeon ELLIS
...................................................... 6 Rhoda Mary ELLIS 1845 - 1909
.......................................................... +John C. FAHRING ???? - 1909
...................................................... 6 John Church ELLIS 1848 - 1894
.......................................................... +Margaret DOWNEY 1856 - 1924
...................................................... 6 Mary ELLIS
...................................................... 6 Addie ELLIS
...................................................... 6 Catherine ELLIS
...................................................... 6 Walter ELLIS
...................................................... 6 William "Willie" G. ELLIS 1859 - ????

........................................... 5 William HANCOCK 1821 - 1878
............................................... +Parthenia HOCKENSMITH/HOCKERSMITH
...................................................... 6 Jacob Franklin HANCOCK 1843 - ????
...................................................... 6 Sarah "Sallie" T. HANCOCK 1845 - ????
...................................................... 6 Ellen C. HANCOCK 1846 - 1876
...................................................... 6 James M. HANCOCK 1848 - 1851
...................................................... 6 Sophronia A. HANCOCK 1850 - ????
...................................................... 6 Joanna HANCOCK 1853 - 1874
...................................................... 6 George Washington HANCOCK 1855 - ????
...................................................... 6 Susan M. HANCOCK 1858 - 1869
...................................................... 6 William J. HANCOCK 1861 - 1874
........................................... *2nd Wife of William HANCOCK:
............................................... +Lucy RAY
...................................................... 6 Louella HANCOCK 1873 - 1968
.......................................................... +Edmund Grant MATTINGLY 1868 - 1959

........................................... 5 Daniel HANCOCK 1823 - ????
............................................... +Eliza ELLIS

........................................... 5 Elizabeth HANCOCK
............................................... +Robert ESTES

............................... *3rd Wife of Thomas Graves HANCOCK, Sr.:
................................... + (3) Eleanor COOK 1789 - 1858
Dau/o John Dillard Cook & Mary Jane Mothershead Franklin Co., KY WILL BOOK (1855-1880)
HANCOCK, ELINOR
Will written 29 Aug 1853
Will probated September 1858
........................................... 5 Joseph William HANCOCK 1829 - 1906
............................................... + (1) Martha Jane REDDING 1829 - 1866
...................................................... 6 Leander "Lea" HANCOCK 1854 - ????
...................................................... 6 Milton F. HANCOCK 1856 - ????
...................................................... 6 Ida C. HANCOCK 1860 - 1861
...................................................... 6 James HANCOCK
.......................................................... +Annie HEAD
...................................................... 6 Nellie HANCOCK
........................................... *2nd Wife of Joseph William HANCOCK:
............................................... + (2) Mary Ellen REDDING 1834 - 1895
...................................................... 6 Mary Cook HANCOCK
.......................................................... +James HANCOCK
...................................................... 6 Roda Kate "Rodie" HANCOCK
.......................................................... +Quence MEFFORD
...................................................... 6 Martha Jane HANCOCK 1869 - 1930
.......................................................... +Richard Waller LACEFIELD 1862 - 1955

........................................... 5 Graves HANCOCK 1831 - ????
............................................... + (1) Mary "Polly" BRAMBLETT
...................................................... 6 Martha A. HANCOCK 1854 - 1861
........................................... *2nd Wife of Graves HANCOCK:
............................................... + (1) Susan Mary BAKER

...............................4 Susannah HANCOCK 1779 - 1849
................................... +Henry C. CRUTCHER

Susannah HANCOCK was b 07 Aug 1779, Louisa Co., VA; married with the consent of her father on 19 Apr 1802 Woodford Co., KY to Henry C. CRUTCHER; and d 16 Jul 1849, Franklin Co., KY.

...............................4 Bartlett "Harry" HANCOCK 1785 - ????
................................... +Sophia DIXON

........................................... 5 Sarah Ann HANCOCK 1815 - ????
............................................... +Lewis BLACKBURN
...................................................... 6 Sophia BLACKBURN
.......................................................... +Allen SUTTON
...................................................... 6 [2] Mary BLACKBURN
.......................................................... +[1] Garrard Dudley CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Virginia "Jennie" BLACKBURN
.......................................................... +Warren H. BEARD
...................................................... 6 Phronie BLACKBURN
.......................................................... +??? BLACKBURN
...................................................... 6 Elizabeth "Bettie" BLACKBURN
.......................................................... +William BURKE
...................................................... 6 James Harvie BLACKBURN
.......................................................... +Laura NEIL
...................................................... 6 William BLACKBURN

........................................... 5 Harry C. HANCOCK
............................................... + (1) Letitia CRUTCHER 1810 - ????
........................................... *2nd Wife of Harry C. HANCOCK:
............................................... + (2) Martha DAVIDSON
...................................................... 6 Davidson HANCOCK 1849 - 1853
...................................................... 6 Nathan HANCOCK
...................................................... 6 George HANCOCK
...................................................... 6 Bartlett HANCOCK

........................................... 5 Susannah "Susan" HANCOCK 1820 - 1881
............................................... +Austin Robert CRUTCHER 1819 - 1881
...................................................... 6 Rueben CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Sarah CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Sophia CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Elizabeth CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Mary CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Matilda CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Laetitia CRUTCHER

........................................... 5 George Washington HANCOCK, Sr. 1821 - 30 Dec 1881

2002 Courtesy of: Mac LEWIS

............................................... + (1) Eliza A. CRUTCHER 1815 - 1860
........................................... *2nd Wife of George Washington HANCOCK, Sr.:
............................................... + (2) Mary Eliza FRAZIER ???? - 1873
...................................................... 6 Robert HANCOCK 1869 - ????
.......................................................... +Harriet DAILEY
...................................................... 6 George Washington HANCOCK, Jr. 1870 - ????
.......................................................... +Nora McGRATH
Researcher: Mac LEWIS, descendant of George Washington Hancock & Nora McGRATH.
...................................................... 6 William HANCOCK 1872 - ????
.......................................................... +Margaret SCEARCE
........................................... *3rd Wife of George Washington HANCOCK, Sr.:
............................................... + (3) Louisa DUFFY

........................................... 5 Jane HANCOCK 1828 - ????
............................................... +??? (hus/o Jane HANCOCK) CLARK
...................................................... 6 Robert CLARK
...................................................... 6 Washington CLARK

........................................... 5 Letitia HANCOCK 1825 - ????
............................................... +??? (hus/o Letitia HANCOCK) KIZER
...................................................... 6 Washington KIZER

........................................... 5 Mary HANCOCK 1820 - 1888
............................................... +Bartlett CRUTCHER 1807 - 1882
...................................................... 6 Cordelia "Cordie" Julian CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Younger CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 [1] Garrard Dudley CRUTCHER
.......................................................... +[2] Mary BLACKBURN
...................................................... 6 Adelia CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Mary Ellen CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Francis "Frank" A. CRUTCHER
...................................................... 6 Harry CRUTCHER

........................................... 5 Nancy Ann HANCOCK 1832 - ????

...............................4 John A. HANCOCK [perhaps John Adams Hancock or John Alexander Hancock, both names were found in the same record in Butler Co., OH. Could one have been the father (Capt. John) & the other the son (John A.)?] 1786 - 1850
................................... +Louisa "Lucy" SMITH 1788 - 1870

John A. (perhaps Adams or Alexander) HANCOCK b Oct 1786 Louisa Co., VA; married in Campbell Co., KY with the consent of her father to Lucy SMITH; remained in Butler Co., OH the remainder of his life, & d Bef. 18 Apr 1850 Reily Twp., Butler Co., OH. He appears to have owned some land in both Ripley Co., IN and Decatur Co., IN. Lucy was the dau/o Henry SMITH & Winifred HOLT.

John & Lucy are the ancestors of David E. HANCOCK, Sr., husband of this author. Click on the hyperlink below to connect to Dave's lineage.

........................................... 5 Thomas HANCOCK 1807 - 1887
............................................... +Emeline MISNER 1814 - 1835, probable dau/o William MISNER & Catherine ENYART

After Emeline died, Thomas married in Marion Co., IN to #2 Mary "Polly" AGGERS/AYERS, and they removed to Decatur Co., IN. It does not appear that Sylvender was reared by his father and his new wife, but continued to be reared by a Swanson Lunsford GRIFFITH & his wife, Nancy ORCUTT. However, it is known that he did visit his father in Decatur Co., IN and perhaps even lived with him from time to time. Sylvender's death record names Thomas HANCOCK as his father. There is no known relationship between the HANCOCK, SMITH, GRIFFITH or ORCUTT families, but each couple was married in Campbell Co., KY. Perhaps the GRIFFITHs were merely foster parents.

...................................................... 6 Sylvender HANCOCK 1833 - 1902
.......................................................... + (1) Nancy ADAIR 1833 - 1876

Sylvender HANCOCK was born in Butler Co., OH. He and his first wife, Nancy, lived in Johnson Co., IN. A daughter is buried in the Acton Cemetery in Johnson Co., IN. Sylvender and Nancy then probably removed to Madison Co., IN, where it is believed Nancy died, perhaps in Boone Twp. in that county.

Seek relationships between ADAIR, BECKLEY, & MORRIS family who appear in Marion Co., IN; Johnson Co., IN; & Madison Co., IN.

...................................................... *2nd Wife of Sylvender HANCOCK:
.......................................................... + (2) Mary Ann REED

Sylvender HANCOCK married Madison Co., IN to #2 Mary Ann REED, dau/o Joseph REED. While Sylvender, a widower, was visiting his father, Thomas HANCOCK, in Decatur Co., IN, he met Mary Ann REED, whom he hired as his children's caregiver. This family lived Madison Co., IN and Grant Co., IN. Two of their children are buried at a cemetery in Rigdon, Grant Co., IN. Joseph REED lived in Trumbull Co., OH, then Decatur Co., IN, and died at the Poor Farm in Clinton Co., IN.

........................................... *2nd Wife of Thomas HANCOCK:
............................................... +(2) Mary "Polly" AGGERS/AYERS

Thomas & #2 Mary "Polly" (AGGERS/AYERS/YARGER) HANCOCK were married 1836 in Marion Co., IN and removed to Decatur Co., IN where they spent their lives. The marriage record gives her name as Polly AGGERS. Son, Wesley's 2nd marriage record states his mother's maiden name was "Mary AYERS" & his death record says "Mary YARGER." Does anyone have other sources for Mary "Polly's" maiden name?

........................................... 5 Jackman HANCOCK 1810 - 1890
............................................... +Catherine INGERSOLL 1817 - 1872

Jackman HANCOCK was an itinerant Baptist minister. He and his family lived in Ripley Co., IN. See: Bette & Bill's GEDCOM

...................................................... 6 John Wesley HANCOCK 1847 - 1930
.......................................................... +Lida Jane ST. CLAIR 1852 - 1918

...................................................... 6 Emma Victoria HANCOCK 1852 - 1936
.......................................................... +John Bateman COLLICOTT 1852 - 1918

........................................... 5 William HANCOCK 1812 - By 20 Dec 1846
............................................... +Catherine McKASSON

William HANCOCK and his family went to Ripley Co., IN where William died by Dec 1846.

20 Dec 1846
Ripley Co., IN
Will of William HANCOCK was probated 20 Dec 1846 in Ripley Co., IN.
Mentions wife, Catharine, and children: John & Sarah Jane.
...................................................... 6 John A. HANCOCK ca 1835 - ????
...................................................... 6 Sarah "Sary" J. HANCOCK ca 1840 - ????

........................................... 5 Stephen HANCOCK 1814 - 1895
............................................... + (1) Margaret Jane HUFFMAN
........................................... *2nd Wife of Stephen HANCOCK:
............................................... + (2) Caroline PECK

Stephen HANCOCK and his family lived in Butler Co., OH.

........................................... 5 Permelia HANCOCK 1816 - ????
............................................... +Nelson S. SIMMONDS

........................................... 5 Wesley HANCOCK 1819 - ????
............................................... + (1) Virginia COLLINS

........................................... *2nd Wife of Wesley HANCOCK:
............................................... + (2) Hannah BENTLEY

........................................... 5 Mary Elizabeth HANCOCK 1821 - ????
............................................... +Henry F. WOODRUFF

Henry & Mary (HANCOCK) WOODRUFF went to Decatur Co., IN where it appears Henry died. In 1870 [Federal Census, P.O. New Point, Salt Creek Twp., Decatur Co., IN] Mary WOODRUFF & family were living next door to William H. HANCOCK, her nephew. William was eldest s/o Thomas HANCOCK (Mary's brother) & #2 Mary AYERS. Nothing more is known of this family.

...................................................... 6 Mary E. WOODRUFF ca 1846 - ????
...................................................... 6 John W. WOODRUFF ca 1848 - ????
...................................................... 6 Sylvander or Sylvender WOODRUFF ca 1852 - ????
...................................................... 6 James M. WOODRUFF ca 1854 - ????
...................................................... 6 A. H. WOODRUFF (male) ca 1856 - ????
...................................................... 6 L. P. WOODRUFF (female) ca 1860 - ????

........................................... 5 (Unknown #1 ch/o John A.) HANCOCK 1823 - ????

........................................... 5 Joseph HANCOCK 1825 - 1861
............................................... +Mary PELLY

Joseph HANCOCK lived in Butler Co., OH. He and Mary separated.

........................................... 5 Lorenzo Dow HANCOCK 1827 - ????
............................................... +Elizabeth "Lizzie" CURRY

Lorenzo & Lizzie HANCOCK lived their lives in Butler Co., OH

...................................................... 6 Daisy HANCOCK
...................................................... 6 Lizzie HANCOCK

........................................... 5 (Unknown #2 ch/o John A.) HANCOCK 1829 - ????

...............................4 Joel HANCOCK 1788 - 1863

Joel HANCOCK was b 15 Mar 1788 probably KY. He married twice and had a large family. He married #1 Jane on 11 Jan 1816 probably Butler Co., OH and married #2 Sarah on 24 May 1822, Butler Co., OH. He remained in Butler Co., OH his entire life where he d 12 Oct 1863. His family will be added later.

................................... + (1) Jane LINTNER

............................... *2nd Wife of Joel HANCOCK:
................................... + (2) Sarah HALL

...............................4 Nancy Ann HANCOCK 1790 - Bef. 1850
................................... +Jonas JONES

Jonas & Nancy (HANCOCK) JONES lived their entire lives in Butler Co., OH. However, little is known of Nancy, because she appears to have died sometime after her father's death. Estate records for her father indicate she cared for him in his last illness. She does not appear in the 1850 Butler Co., OH Census with Jonas JONES who appears to have married a second wife.

1850 Butler Co., OH Federal Census
Reily Twp.
2 October 1850
#728-737
Jonas JONES 63y PA
Rachel 45y NY [Believed 2nd wife]
Mathew 21y OH [Perhaps s/o Jonas & #1 Nancy]
George 19y OH [Perhaps s/o Jonas & #1 Nancy]
Marion WIRTSEL 10y IL [Perhaps s/o Rachel]

...............................4 Graves HANCOCK 1790 - ????
................................... +Elizabeth ??? (wf/o Graves HANCOCK)

...............................4 Isabella HANCOCK 1793 - 1823
................................... +Henry CLEM 1788 - 1855

Researcher of HANCOCK-CLEM Line: Della J. Craig
406 Vandalia Court, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
........................................... 5 Henry Bartlett CLEM 1813 - 1873
........................................... 5 Phoebe CLEM
........................................... 5 Samuel CLEM 1819 - ????
........................................... 5 Zachariah CLEM 1821 - ????
........................................... 5 Abraham CLEM
........................................... 5 Bartlett CLEM 1813 - ????
........................................... 5 William CLEM

............................... 4 James Bartlett HANCOCK 1795 - ????
................................... +Lucinda SHEELEY

James Bartlett HANCOCK married 18 Nov 1824 Butler Co., OH to Lucinda. This family is found in Ripley Co., IN; and then possibly went to McLean Co., IL. James was active in the Baptist Church in Ripley Co., IN.

............................... 4 Henry Graves HANCOCK 1797 - 1876
................................... + (1) Jane CLARK

............................... *2nd Wife of Henry Graves HANCOCK:
................................... + (2) Sarah Ella WATSON

Henry Graves HANCOCK was b 1797 Franklin Co., KY; d. 1876 probably Butler Co., OH. He married #1 Jane CLARK & married 28 May 1822 Millville, Butler Co., OH to Sarah Ella WATSON.

GRAVESTONE of Henry Graves Hancock Fountain Park Cemetery
Winchester, Indiana No wife is buried with or near Henry. DAVIS FAMILY AREA On the other side of the stone is Urias Davis, a believed son-in-law is buried.

Courtesy of: Janet⁷ (Morningstar) Speer, 12 May 2003 (Juanita June⁶ (Hancock) Morningstar, Edgar Alexander⁵, George Washington⁴, Watson³, Henry Graves² Hancock, Capt. John¹ Hancock)

........................................... 5 Watson HANCOCK 1824 Butler Co., OH-1903 Muncie, Delaware Co., IN
............................................... +Mary Elizabeth DAVIS 1830 MD-1924 Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.
WATSON HANCOCK Courtesy of: Janet⁷ (Morningstar) Speer, 12 May 2003 (Juanita June⁶ (Hancock) Morningstar, Edgar Alexander⁵, George Washington⁴, Watson³, Henry Graves² Hancock, Capt. John¹ Hancock)

............................... 4 William Thomas HANCOCK ca 1797 - ????

Nothing more is known of William after he served as the administrator of his mother's estate.

.................... 3 Joseph HANCOCK, Sr. 1759 - 1833
........................ +Nancy "Ann" DICKENSON 1760 - 1850

Joseph HANCOCK, Sr. was b 25 Oct 1759 Hanover Co., VA; d 1833 Hanover Co., VA. He married Nancy "Ann" DICKENSON, dau/o Nathaniel & Lucy (???) DICKENSON/DICKERSON. Joseph was mentioned in the Pension Record of Austin HANCOCK as having been reared in the same neighborhood...which could indicate any type of relationship...brothers...cousins...etc. It is my belief that Joseph & Austin were brothers.

Nancy/Ann DICKENSON/DICKERSON, dau/o Nathaniel DICKENSON & #1 Lucy (?DABNEY), b ca 1760 probably Louisa Co., VA; married Joseph HANCOCK; was an heir in her step-brother's (Tarlton B. LUCK's) estate in 1797; & died after 1850 probably Hanover Co. , VA.

Siblings of Nancy (DICKENSON) HANCOCK included: John DICKENSON, Noten DICKENSON, Nathaniel DICKENSON, Martha "Patsy" DICKENSON (m George WILKERSON), Garland DICKENSON (m Louisa Co., VA to Elizabeth SNELSON), & DABNEY DICKENSON.

After the death of Lucy (???) DICKENSON, Nathaniel DICKENSON m ca 1775 the widow, Elizabeth (?BROWN) LUCK (maiden name probably Elizabeth BROWN, dau/o Tarlton BROWN of Louisa Co., VA). Elizabeth (?BROWN) LUCK had children: Austin LUCK; Sarah LUCK (m Henry SMITH); Tarlton B. [perhaps Tarlton Brown] LUCK (m Crosha "Cassandra" Cassety/Cassity KENNEDY); Larkin LUCK; Mary LUCK (m Charles FORREN/FASON/FORTSON); & Elizabeth LUCK (m Bartlett/Bartelot SNELSON).

Joseph HANCOCK & Nancy DICKENSON had at least one son Joseph HANCOCK Jr. who was born in 1791 and died sometime after 1850 when he appears in the Hanover Co., VA census with his mother, his sister, his wife and their children. Others listed as living with them in the census include Amelia HANCOCK (40y), his sister; Sarah A. HANCOCK (37y)(believed to be Sarah A. P. (WALLER) HANCOCK, wf/o Joseph HANCOCK, Jr.); Harriet B. HANCOCK (13y); Joseph W. HANCOCK (11y); Elizabeth HANCOCK (9y); John W. HANCOCK (5y); and Susan F. HANCOCK (2y). Rufus E. HANCOCK is said to have been another son of Joseph & Sarah, and was the son who inherited "Aspen Grove" from his father, Joseph HANCOCK, Jr.

Hanover Co., VA Deeds: Joseph HANCOCK, William SPICER of Hanover Co., VA, Sharp SMITH, George ARNOLD of Spotsylvania Co., VA, & William DICKENSON of Caroline Co., VA was conveyed land 16 Mar 1791 by James DAVENPORT of Hanover Co., VA a 1/2 acre lot near ford convenient to the spring at corner of the lands of KENNEDY & DAVENPORT with the provision that Bishop Francis ASBURY, of Methodist Episcopal Church in America, & any of his appointees enjoy the free use & benefit of said premises. Signed: James DAVENPORT, Witnesses: Benjamin HANCOCK, Samuel LUCK, Larkin LUCK, & James DAVENPORT, Jr.

I believe children of Joseph HANCOCK & Nancy DICKENSON included: John HANCOCK (m Louisa Co., VA to Susan Pettus GRAVES), Tarleton HANCOCK, Benjamin HANCOCK, William HANCOCK, & Larkin HANCOCK (m Louisa Co., VA to Sarah PETTUS) besides the Joseph HANCOCK, Jr. (m Louisa Co., VA to Sarah A. P. WALLER) mentioned above.

Joseph HANCOCK, Grantor, 4/9/1798 (J-384) to Joseph HANCOCK, Jr., Grantee, 12/11/1820 (O-484)
It is said that Joseph HANCOCK built his home called "Aspen Grove" ca 1820 upon the land received from his father, Joseph, Sr." In 1850 Nancy and her daughter, Amelia, were living with Joseph HANCOCK, Jr. in that home.

Researcher, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002: Donald R. DICKENSON
See: DICKENSON Ancestors
See on WorldConnect: Don Dickenson's Family Tree


Researcher, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2002: Connie Dickerson Burkhead
See: Connie's Ancestors

............................... 4 b Benjamin HANCOCK abt 1783 - ????
............................... 4 John HANCOCK abt 1784 - 1845

John HANCOCK, s/o Joseph HANCOCK, was b VA; d Oct 1845 Fairview, Christian Co., KY. John m Susan Pettus GRAVES, who was niece/o Nancy Ann (GRAVES) HANCOCK, wf/o (Capt.) John HANCOCK. Preponderance of evidence places this John as a nephew/o (Capt.) John HANCOCK (wf/ Nancy Ann GRAVES).

................................... +Susan Pettus GRAVES 1785 - 1855

Researcher, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002: Rena WELLS
See: Rena's Page, "Genealogy"

........................................... 5 William Alfred HANCOCK 1814 - 1899
............................................... +Sarah "Sally" Ann VASS 1814 - 1876
...................................................... 6 Elizabeth "Eliza" F. HANCOCK 1837 - 1865
.......................................................... +??? PURCELL
...................................................... 6 Mary S. HANCOCK 1839 - ????
.......................................................... +Joseph HANCOCK
...................................................... 6 William O. HANCOCK 1841 - ????
...................................................... 6 Angeby Everline HANCOCK 1842 - 1895
.......................................................... +James Monroe HANCOCK 1838 - 1927
...................................................... 6 Sarah Catherine "Katie" HANCOCK 1844 - 1919
...................................................... 6 Demarius P. "Polly" HANCOCK 1845 - 1929
.......................................................... +William N. JONES ???? - 1894
...................................................... 6 John T. HANCOCK 1849 - ????
...................................................... 6 James O. HANCOCK 1847 - 1930
.......................................................... +Mary SAUNDERS
...................................................... 6 Joseph Clarence HANCOCK 1851 - 1931
.......................................................... +Lizzie Ida ??? 1865 - 1890
...................................................... 6 Henry "Harry" Bell HANCOCK 1854 - 1908
.......................................................... + (1) Lucy G. SAUNDERS 1864 - 1889
+ (2) Eliza E. JEFFREYS/JEFFRIES 1858-????
...................................................... 6 Leonard W. HANCOCK 1858 - 1910
.......................................................... + (1) Maud H. BUCK 1865 - 1883
...................................................... *2nd Wife of Leonard W. HANCOCK:
.......................................................... + (2) Rosy Ann OSBURN 1868 - 1954
...................................................... 6 Charles HANCOCK 1861 - ????

........................................... 5 James Monroe HANCOCK 1816 - ????
............................................... + (1) Catherine A. FRAZIER 1825 - 1856
...................................................... 6 John F. HANCOCK ca 1847 - ????
...................................................... 6 William W. HANCOCK ca 1851 - ????

........................................... *2nd Wife of James Monroe HANCOCK:
............................................... + (2) Harriet JEFFRIES
...................................................... 6 Sarah E. HANCOCK ca 1860 - ????
...................................................... 6 Caswell G. HANCOCK ca 1861 - ????
...................................................... 6 Catherine A. HANCOCK ca 1864 - ????

JAMES MONROE HANCOCK, farmer, of Bordley Precinct, is the son of John and Susan P. (Graves) Hancock. His father, a hero of the Second War with Great Britain, and a pioneer of Todd County, Ky., was born in Hancock County, Va. [sic...See NOTE below.] He married in Louisa County, Va., in 1812; removed to Todd County in 1819, and died there in 1851. Our subject's grandfathers were Joseph Hancock and Wm. Graves, both Virginians. Our subject was born in Louisa County, Va., March 2d, 1816. He came to Todd County with his father, and received two years' training in the Todd County schools. He married Catherine A. Frazier in Todd County in 1845, and had six [primary record differs at this time] children by her, viz: John Frazier married Nancy Helzer, and is a farmer in Todd County; Amelia Ann married John Jenkins, a farmer of Union County; Sarah Ann married Thomas Coffman, a farmer of Union, married Mary Martin; Catherine A., married James Roberts; Wm. Wallace went to Texas, but is probably dead, as he has not been heard from for a long time. Mr. Hancock's first wife died in 1862 [sic...primary record differs], and he was married the second time to Harriett Jeffries, of Virginia, by whom he had three children. Mr. Hancock has eighty acres of land, fifty acres of which are under cultivation. He has belonged to the Baptist Church for fifty odd years.
(Source: History of Union Co., KY, 1886, p. 727: JAMES MONROE HANCOCK)
[NOTE: John HANCOCK was probably not born in Hancock Co., VA as stated, but probably in Hanover Co., VA where his father, Joseph HANCOCK, made his home. ASH]

JOHN [sic...See NOTE below.] MONROE HANCOCK, son of John Hancock, was born in Virginia in 1816. John Hancock brought his family to Todd County, Kentucky. There J. M. Hancock married Catherine A. Frazier in 1845, and several years later moved to Union County. Upon the death of Mrs. Hancock in 1862 [sic...primary record differs], J. M. Hancock married Harriett Jeffries, by whom he had three children.
(Source: Union County Past and Present, The Era of Settlement, 1941, p. 37)
[NOTE: This is probably an error in the book as John Monroe HANCOCK is probably really James Monroe HANCOCK. The rest agrees with the information in the 1886 History and family research. ASH]

James Monroe HANCOCK, s/o John HANCOCK & Susan Pettus GRAVES of Louisa Co., VA & Todd Co., KY, married (1) Catherine A. FRAZIER b 12 Jun 1825, d 6 June 1856, & buried Old Salem Cemetery, Union Co., KY. [Catherine's gravestone gives birth and death dates.] James & Catherine were the parents of John F. & William W. After Catherine's death, James married (2) Mrs. Harriet (JEFFREYS) SCOTT, widow of Peter G. SCOTT. [Marriage Certificates: JEFFREYS-SCOTT & SCOTT-HANCOCK with William JEFFREYS, security, for both] Peter & Harriet had one child, Bell SCOTT, before his death. James & (2) Harriet had issue: Sarah E., Caswell G., & Catherine A. Harriet was the sister of William Lewis JEFFREYS, husband of Sarah C. HANCOCK, who was the dau/o Benjamin HANCOCK & America WALLER of Louisa Co., VA. The 1850 Federal Census indicates Harriet was born in NC and at the time was living with her brother, William Lewis (b Caswell Co., NC) & America.

[Researcher, July 2002: Alan JEFFREY: Marriage Certificates, Gravestone Inscriptions, 1850 & 1870 Federal Censuses]

........................................... 5 Joseph C. HANCOCK 1818 - ????
............................................... +Mary "Molly" HANCOCK
........................................... 5 John G. HANCOCK 1820 - 1862
............................................... +Susan E. HALL

............................... 4 b Larkin HANCOCK abt 1787 - ????
................................... +Susan PETTUS

Larkin HANCOCK b 1800, m 15 Feb 1831 Louisa Co., VA to Susan PETTUS, dau/o Overton Hart & Barbara (COSBY) PETTUS. Her mother was given as Mrs. Barbara PETTUS in marriage record of Larkin & Susan. Surety was Joseph HANCOCK & witness was O. A. PETTUS.

............................... 4 b Martha HANCOCK abt 1789 - ????
............................... 4 Joseph W. HANCOCK, Jr. 1791 - 1850
................................... +Sarah Agnes P. WALLER

Joseph HANCOCK, Jr. was b 06 Mar 1791; d Aft. 1850 Hanover Co., VA

22 Dec 1832, Joseph HANCOCK m 22 Dec 1832 to Sarah A. P. WALLER, dau/o Pomfret WALLER, dec'd. Elizabeth WALLER was listed as her sister with surety: Dabney C. WALLER, her brother. Witness was W. B. HUMPHREY with Methodist minister, George MAHOOD.

NOTE: Louisa Co. Guardian Bonds, pp. 462-463, Sarah WALLER, Guardian to: America, Dabney, Elizabeth, Ellenor and Agness WALLER, Orphans of Promphril WALER (sic): $1500; Security: Richd. WYATT, Dabney WALLER, Edward T. ROUZER & Luke A. SEAY (SEA). 15 Nov. 1814.

........................................... 5 Harriet B. HANCOCK 1834-1837 - ????

........................................... 5 Joseph W. HANCOCK 1837 - ????

........................................... 5 Rufus E. HANCOCK 1839 - ????

........................................... 5 Elizabeth HANCOCK 1841 - ????

........................................... 5 John W. HANCOCK 1845 - ????

........................................... 5 Susan F. HANCOCK 1848 - ????

............................... 4 Tarleton HANCOCK 1794 - ????

............................... 4 William HANCOCK 1797 - ????
................................... +Lucy Frances DICKENSON

........................................... 5 Margaret HANCOCK abt. 1831 - ????

........................................... 5 Nathaniel HANCOCK abt. 1833 - ????

........................................... 5 William W. HANCOCK abt. 1835 - ????

........................................... 5 Fleming J. HANCOCK abt. 1838 - ????

........................................... 5 Jane F. HANCOCK abt. 1840 - ????

........................................... 5 Oteria/Otera E. HANCOCK abt. 1843 - ????
............................................... +Austin Elias HANCOCK (2nd cousins)

Courtesy of: Roy Murphy
25 August 2003 Oteria/Otera Hancock married her 2nd cousin, Austin Elias Hancock
........................................... 5 Lucietta HANCOCK abt. 1846 - ????

........................................... 5 George W. HANCOCK abt. 1849 - ????

................................ 4 Amelia HANCOCK b ca 1810 was 50y at time of 1850 Federal Census in Hanover Co., VA. She and her 90y old blind mother, Nancy, were living at the home named "Aspen Grove" of her brother, Joseph HANCOCK, Jr. and his wife and family. It appears that Amelia never married.

.................... 3 Austin HANCOCK, Sr. 1760 - 1849
........................ +Ann NUCKOLLS / NICHOLS

Austin HANCOCK b 05 Oct 1760 is the only recorded s/o Benjamin & Mary (BEADLES) HANCOCK according to records. He married 27 Dec 1781 St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA to Ann NUCKOLS/NICHOLS.

............................... 4 [3] James HANCOCK 1782 - 1846

................................... +[4] (1)Elinor/Elender/Eleanor "Nelly" HANCOCK ???? - 1824
............................... *2nd Wife of [3] James HANCOCK:

................................... + (2) Mary (Mrs.) (???) COONS

............................... 4 Aldine HANCOCK 1785 - ????

............................... 4 Nancy HANCOCK 1787 - ????
................................... +John P. THOMASSON, Jr.

............................... 4 Kesiah HANCOCK 1791 - ????

............................... 4 John Hollis HANCOCK 1795 - ????
................................... +Nancy (wf/o John Hollis HANCOCK) ??? 1797 - ????
........................................... 5 James HANCOCK 1836 - ????
........................................... 5 Ann HANCOCK 1837 - ????
........................................... 5 Horatio HANCOCK 1839 - ????

Researcher, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002: Connie Dickerson Burkhead
See: Connie's Ancestors
DICKINSON Relationship to Horatio P. HANCOCK & names his father.

Researcher, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002: Robert SHOTZBERGER
Descendant of Horatio.

............................... 4 Elizabeth HANCOCK 1800 - ????

............................... 4 Mary HANCOCK 1802 - ????
................................... +Jacob CARTER

............................... 4 Austin HANCOCK, Jr. 1805 - 1874
................................... +Mary Jane/Jones HARRIS 1810 - ????
........................................... 5 William James HANCOCK 1833 - ????
........................................... 5 Elvira HANCOCK 1836 - ????
........................................... 5 Sarah HANCOCK 1838 - ????
........................................... 5 Austin Elias HANCOCK 1840 - ????
Courtesy of: Roy Murphy
25 August 2003 Austin Elias Hancock married his 2nd cousin, Oteria/Otera Hancock
See their picture above. ............................................... +Oteria/Otera E. HANCOCK (2nd cousin)

........................................... 5 Philip Barbour HANCOCK 1842 - ????

Partial Bible Record of the Deceased Members of the Family of Philip Barbour Hancock
Courtesy of: Denisa L. Hinkle
........................................... 5 Marie / Mary E. HANCOCK 1844 - ????
........................................... 5 Martha J. HANCOCK 1846 - ????
........................................... 5 Kesiah HANCOCK 1849 - ????

............................... 4 Eleanor HANCOCK
................................... +John T. REYNOLDS

............................... 4 Benjamin HANCOCK
................................... +America M. WALLER

Benjamin HANCOCK m 23 Feb 1821 Louisa Co., VA to America M. WALLER. Sarah M. WALLER was her mother & guardian at the time of the marriage and the surety was Waller HOLLADAY.

.................... 3 Mary "Molly" HANCOCK 15 June 1763-????
........................ +John YEAMANS 9 Sep 1766 - ????
This couple was said to be of Hanover Co., VA

............................... 4 Nancy YEAMANS

............................... 4 Pleasant YEAMANS

............................... 4 Jeanney YEAMANS

............................... 4 Polly B. YEAMANS

............................... 4 John Bonner YEAMANS

............................... 4 Betsy Beadles YEAMANS

............................... 4 Marcia Monroe YEAMANS

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RESOURCES

HARRIS, Malcolm Hart; "OLD NEW KENT COUNTY--Some Account of the Planters, Plantations,and Places in New Kent Co., VA"; Vols.I & II. 1,060 pp, ill., ind. rep. 1989 (1977).
Available #VA-403, $50 set; 1997-1998 from Hearthstone Bookshop, 5735-A Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22303, ph. 1-(703)-960-0086

New Kent Co., VA GenWeb Project

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The HANCOCKs in the DEEDS listed below are more than likely related to (Capt.) John HANCOCK who went from Louisa Co., VA to Woodford, Fayette, & Franklin Cos., KY and finally to Butler Co., OH. If you can identify any of these people and their transactions, please send us an e-mail. This listing of deeds was posted by Wayne Dunn, Webmaster of the Louisa Co., VA GenWeb site. This collector has received his permission to repost the deeds relative to the HANCOCK surname. The url is http://www.trevilians.com/deedname.htm.

Hancock, Austin Grantee N-111 12/9/1816
Hancock, Austin Grantor W-180 7/29/1836
Hancock, Austin Grantee U-613
Hancock, Austin Grantee G-50 2/11/1791 (Austin HANCOCK, Sr. , brother of (Capt.) John HANCOCK)
Hancock, Austin Grantee J-196 9/14/1801
Hancock, Austin Grantee J-196 9/14/1801
Hancock, Austin Neighbor I-663 7/29/1799
Hancock, Austin Grantee I-74 9/14/1795
Hancock, Austin & wife Grantor AA-88 12/4/1846
Hancock, Austin Exor's Grantor BB- 11/11/1850
Hancock, Austin Jr. Grantee BB-429 (Son of Austin HANCOCK, Sr.)
Hancock, Austin Jr. Grantee Y-49
Hancock, Austin Jr. & wife Grantor AA-478 2/25/1848
Hancock, Austin Jr. & wife Grantor GG-400 3/11/1867
Hancock, Austin Jr. & wife Grantor CC-147 6/14/1852
Hancock, Benjamin Grantor U-467 1/26/1835
Hancock, Benjamin Grantor I-217 10/18/1796 (probably Benjamin HANCOCK b 1735)
Hancock, Benjamin Grantor T-622 1/14/1833
Hancock, Benjamin Grantee E-231 6/12/1778 (probably Benjamin HANCOCK b 1735)
Hancock, Benjamin & wife Grantor X-467 8/28/1841
Hancock, Benjamin & wife Grantor V-179 1/7/1835
Hancock, Dr. James M. Grantor GG-306 11/24/1866
Hancock, George Grantee H-220 10/14/1782
Hancock, Horatio P. Grantee FF-282 3/25/1861 (s/o John Hollis & Nancy Ann Wills (BOXLEY) HANCOCK and gs/o Austin & Ann (NUCKOLLS) HANCOCK)
Hancock, James & wife Grantor ?-242 11/22/1844
Hancock, James M. & wife Grantor Z-4 9/6/1843
Hancock, James M. & wife Grantor Y-489 9/6/1843
Hancock, John Grantee J-174 7/13/1801
Hancock, John Grantee E-179 9/8/1777
Hancock, John Grantee ?-242 11/22/1844
Hancock, John Grantee Z-4 9/6/1843
Hancock, John Grantee J-174 6/13/1801
Hancock, John & wife Grantor H?-10 6/11/1787 (probably the deed listed below)
["John Hancock and Anne, his wife of Louisa County, to Aaron Fontaine of said county, 60:100 acres , purchased of Anthony GOLDEN and 100 acres purchased of Clifton ALLEN, June 11, 1787." (Source: Deed Book F. 10, Louisa Co., VA, Vol. 1, p. 475) This probably represents the time that (Capt. John HANCOCK & his wife, Nancy Ann GRAVES left VA for KY. ASH] Hancock, John & wife Grantor Y-470 2/28/1843
Hancock, John & wife Grantor Y-489 9/6/1843
Hancock, John & wife Grantor AA-56 10/2/1846
Hancock, John & wife Grantor K-167 12/9/1805
Hancock, John & wife Grantor CC-379 2/13/1854
Hancock, John & wife Grantor W-393 1/9/1839
Hancock, John & wife Grantor H-12 6/11/1787
Hancock, John & wife Grantor BB-430 11/11/1850
Hancock, Joseph Grantor J-384 4/9/1798 (probably Joseph, Sr., s/o Benjamin)
Hancock, Joseph Jr. Grantee O-484 12/11/1820 (probably Joseph, Jr., s/o Joseph, Sr.)
Hancock, Larkin B. & wife Grantor X-136 1/30/1840 (probably s/o Joseph HANCOCK, Sr.)
Hancock, Philip B. Grantee GG-400 3/11/1867 (probably s/o Austin HANCOCK, Jr. & Mary Jane HARRIS)
Hancock, William Grantor AA-598 11/3/1848

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MISCELLANEOUS POSSIBLE HANCOCK FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Fielding Lewis MEADE m 24 Jul 1809 Louisa Co., VA to Mary THACKER with the surety being one JAMES HANCOCK. Fielding Lewis MEADE's widower father had by 1809 married Johannah (Elizabeth) DICKENSON, dau/o possibly ??? (possibly Henry) DICKENSON & Rosannah ??? of Louisa Co., VA. Joseph HANCOCK, Sr. (mentioned above)was husband of Nancy Ann DICKENSON. Are these families interrelated or connected in some way?
Researcher, Feb 2000: Bob HANCOCK

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