In a message dated 05/01/2003 3:57:37 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > I am a little confused. I got my message back stating that I did not send it > > out > properly. Mary, I don't know why you would receive such a message but you are reaching the Hancock list, and using the proper address. Julia

Julia, I am a little confused. I got my message back stating that I did not send it out properly. That is why I bother Theda. I have been a member for quit some time but as of yet have not seen my ancestors. The Hancock line that we have is one of my brick walls. So, I keep reading the Hancock messages in the hopes that some day I may be able to make a connection. The e-mail address that I used was [email protected] Is this not the proper address to use. Since, I did not really have a person in mind to write to I did not want to be intrusive with my message, but when I sent my information out twice and it came back, I could not think of another way to get on line. Thank you for writing to me. Sorry, if I have caused any problems. Mary

Mary, I don't think this is my line, but I will look just to make sure. It could be off of one of a brother of my line. Becky At 05:16 PM 5/1/2003 -0400, you wrote: >Hi, >This is written in the hopes that someone out there will have a connection to >my Hancock line. I have been hunting for my great grandfather without any >results. According to my mother she remembers a relative who told her >that John Alexander Hancock was a cousin. My line is with Robert Scott >Hancock he was born in 1847 and lived in Mississippi. I figured that John's >father Josiah Flowers Hancock was probable my great grandfathers brother. >I did find some Hancocks in the Warren Ct, Ms census for 1850. They were >John L, Leman, and Tarleton. Tarleton is also a name that was mentioned as >an Uncle. Does anyone connect to these Hancock's or know of them? >Mary > > >==== HANCOCK Mailing List ==== >If you have a HANCOCK Genealogy Homepage, and would >like to have it listed on our Links page, send the URL to the >list, or to: [email protected]

Hi I have been hunting for information about Thornton for several years now and I periodically put out a plea for anyone who has heard anything about him. Thornton B Hancock was born in South Carolina, possibly Laurens County, circa 1799. He married Eliza Green. He was living in Pickens County Alabama in 1830 and is found in Itawamba County Mississippi in 1850. He died in Delta County Texas. I would like to learn who his family was. Any clues are greatly appreciated. Thanks Joanne

Mitzi- No problem. (I am not not as "humorous" this morning as I was last night.) Let me know if I can help you. BobHop Visit our home page http://bobhopkins0.tripod.com/ Major family names- Abel, Adams, Anders, Bellisfield, Brock, Byers, Davis, Dement, Field, Guffey, Hancock, Hockaday, Hopkins, Irvine, McClanahan, Scarbrough, Shipley, Strother, Stonestreet, Wade, Wampler, Westlake

Mary, Hello, I am the Hancock list Administrator and want to welcome you. These lists can be confusing when you are new, but they way it is designed is that every message goes to every member of the list. That is why you keep seeing your own message. We all keep seeing it. If you wish to direct a question to a specific person, just, begin the message with their name. If you wish the message to be private and only to that person, change the address in the send window to their address. Julia French Wood In a message dated 04/30/2003 6:15:54 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > Theda, > > I am sorry if this is not the proper way to go about this, but I have been > trying > to get a question about my family to the Hancock site but keep getting it > back. > Can you tell me how to put a question in without putting it to a specific > person? > I do not want to commit a offens for which I am sure I would be duly > informed. > Please, help. > Mary >

Bob, I'm sorry for misquoting you. Mitzi

Theda, Thanks I will try that. I appreciate your help. Mary

Mry- You have found a good way. BobHop Visit our home page http://bobhopkins0.tripod.com/ Major family names- Abel, Adams, Anders, Bellisfield, Brock, Byers, Davis, Dement, Field, Guffey, Hancock, Hockaday, Hopkins, Irvine, McClanahan, Scarbrough, Shipley, Strother, Stonestreet, Wade, Wampler, Westlake

Mitzi- >>Bob wrote: >The John D. Hancock that I was referring to was the Grandson of James >Hancock, Jr, and "Jestern". His father was Durham Hancock. >He was born in 1809, and died in 1870.<< That is how wars start. I did not say what you quoted. MY John D was b 1733. His parents are unknown. Thanks. BobHop Visit our home page http://bobhopkins0.tripod.com/ Major family names- Abel, Adams, Anders, Bellisfield, Brock, Byers, Davis, Dement, Field, Guffey, Hancock, Hockaday, Hopkins, Irvine, McClanahan, Scarbrough, Shipley, Strother, Stonestreet, Wade, Wampler, Westlake

Mary - Just send your question to the "Reply to" address: [email protected] It should go through just fine and will go to everyone who has subscribed to this site. Theda

Mitzi, I am from the James and Jestern line, and I sent for my DNA Kit just yesterday. Bill

Theda, I am sorry if this is not the proper way to go about this, but I have been trying to get a question about my family to the Hancock site but keep getting it back. Can you tell me how to put a question in without putting it to a specific person? I do not want to commit a offens for which I am sure I would be duly informed. Please, help. Mary

Aaron - I received the date of Catherine's marriage to Mr. Gardner from another researcher. However, if you have a marriage record from 1831, and information from the 1840 census, it would seem you have a more accurate accounting. If she had been born in 1788, as my information states, and didn't marry until 1831 she would have been much older than most women marrying in that era. My information also states she married in 1807. Guess this calls for further investigation, and I'll check on it myself even though she isn't a direct ancestor. Theda

I'm anxious to know if there are any participants in the DNA project who are from the James and Jestern line. : ) My descendant was a female. Bob wrote: >The John D. Hancock that I was referring to was the Grandson of James >Hancock, Jr, and "Jestern". His father was Durham Hancock. >He was born in 1809, and died in 1870. Mitzi Clark Bateman who is learning lots from the Clark DNA study

Hello, I am researching William H Hancock who was married on 21 June 1937 in Kasson, MN to Jessie M. Reese Berg. Jessie was my grandmother and this was her second husband. I believe he was also previously married with several sons from that marriage. I know very little about him. He sold cookstoves and was from Paul's Valley or Brown's Valley. If anyone can help me, I would like find out a little more about this man. My grandmother a year after they were married and my father didn't talk about him much. I don't know when he was born or died. Thanks, Cheri

Julia- I will get on the ball and chase the weak link. Maybe it is me? I am trying to locate a living Hancock who is from Major 1770 line. They sure disappeared fast. BobHop Visit our home page http://bobhopkins0.tripod.com/ Major family names- Abel, Adams, Anders, Bellisfield, Brock, Byers, Davis, Dement, Field, Guffey, Hancock, Hockaday, Hopkins, Irvine, McClanahan, Scarbrough, Shipley, Strother, Stonestreet, Wade, Wampler, Westlake

HANCOCK, ROBERT. "Died at his residence, ten miles northwest from Huntsville on the 15th inst., The Rev. ROBERT HANCOCK, in the 77th year of his age. He was a native of Nottoway County, Virginia. In the year 1790, he emigrated to South Carolina, and from thence in 1811, to his late residence in this County. Mr. Hancock was amiable in his disposition, industrious in his habits, and thereby rendered his family both easy and happy in their circumstances. He was a true patriot, and during the great revolutionary struggle felt much interest for the safety and welfare of his County, and though disabled by an unavoidable accident to render actual service, he did everything in the compass of his power to promote the cause of liberty. But above all, he was a true friend to religion, and a sincere lover of his God; for 52 years he has been an acceptable member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and for about 30 years a local minister of said church. His talents were respectable, his piety deep, his zeal ardent, his conduct irreproachable, his usefulness extensive; in short, he was a light in a benighted land, and like unto a city set on a hill which cannot be hid,—and now, though he is dead, he will be remembered as one of the church's brightest ornaments for more than a half a century. His memory will ever be cherished with the fondest recollections by his surviving children, friends, and numerous acquaintances. But he has gone to the house appointed for all the living, yet our loss is his infinite gain; he is not dead, but is only sleeping in Jesus. Such will God bring with Him! therefore we sorrow not as those who have no hope. His last illness was long, and his afflictions severe, yet he evinced the patience and fortitude of a christian soldier; and notwithstanding his body was worn down by old age and infirmity, his mind in a great degree retained vigor until the last; and with the prospect of eternal life full in view, he calmly sank in the arms of his blessed Jesus. 'Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.' 'Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his.' "—Communicated.—The Democrat, Huntsville, Ala., April 21, 1831. . Warmest Regards Bob

Bob, The John D. Hancock that I was refering to was the Grandson of James Hancock, Jr, and "Jestern". His father was Durham Hancock. He was born in 1809, and died in 1870. This is much later than the John D. that you mention. Bill

In a message dated 04/28/2003 7:04:24 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > Just re-read your info about the DNA project. Guess my sons would not > qualify because they have two female Hancocks in between the male line. > However, I have a cousin who is a direct descendant in the male line. > Guest > I'll see if he's interested in testing. > Theda, I didn't see this one before I sent my message to you. Yes, the cousin would be a good choice. Tell him that all DNA results are confidential and can't be used for any purpose except genealogy research. Julia