If your Mary Lou Hancock was the daughter of Warren Hancock of the St. Louis, Mo, area, we may be able to help each other. jean h. n.

I have been on vacation and so did not read the comments about Mary Lou Hancock. Could someone enlighten me. Mary Lou Ann Hancock Bates was my grandmother. Thanks Carolyn Creedal Fayetteville, AR

Checked this out at the library yesterday. Has a lot of Hancocks on it! If you have any possible black ancestry, take a look. Helene

I would like to get in touch with the person who sent the article on mary ann hancock,on apr-5 2001. I have some info that you might need. mary ann was my grandmother. Thanks grover

The Ellis Island Records will be available WEDNESDAY and free @ www.wllisislandrecords.org. This according to the Salt Lake City Paper. Helene

Hello, Do you have any info on Hancock's from CT ? Wishing you good health and a rainbow day, Minnie Ann Jesus , A Never Ending Friend !

"GENEALOGIST'S POX " WARNING:   Very contagious to adults.    SYMPTOMS: Continual complaint as to need for names, dates, and places. Patient has a blank expression, sometimes deaf to spouse and children. Has no taste for work of any kind, except feverishly looking through records at libraries and courthouses. Has compulsion to write letters. Swears at mailman when he doesn't leave mail. Frequents places such as   cemeteries; ruins; and remote, desolate country areas. Makes secret night calls, hides phone bills from spouse, and mumbles to self. Has a strange, faraway look in eyes. NO KNOWN CURE. TREATMENT: Medication is useless. Disease is not fatal, but gets progressively worse. Patient should attend genealogy workshops, subscribe to genealogical magazines, and be given a quiet corner in the house where he or she can be alone. REMARKS: The unusual nature of this disease is -- the sicker the patient gets, the more he or she enjoys it! --Author Unknown

To the person who posted the info about the Hancocks in Chambers County Alabama,I would like to get in touch with you.I have some dates about Josiah's death that you might need. Grover

Did I pass? <LOL> Jean in TX ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scot Skinner" <sskinn@swbell.net> To: <HANCOCK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 10:16 PM Subject: [HANCOCK-L] test test

Does anyone have information on John James Hancock (b. 1859, Rutledge, Grainger Co. TN; died 1939 in Alvord, Wise Co., TX)? He married Margaret Francis Owens. I would like to know the parents of John James Hancock. Vontrece

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Josephine- Here is what I have in the data bank on William Wilson Hancock. BobHop ========= Listed as a tithe in the home of Major Hancock (Book 1803-1887 Goochland VA) ! Veteran of the War of 1812. Served as an Ensign. File WC 11580. ! Marriage mentioned in Wilson Co TN marriages. Bondsman was Major Hancock ! Went MO 1820, returned to VA and then moved to NC (most likely he actuall lived in TN near the NC border.) ! The Pension file does not mention living in NC or an earlier wife. The book "Wilson Co Marriages" by E.R. Whitley page 15 mentions "Nellie" West and bondsman Major Hancock. ! Abstract of William W. Hancock's will dated 6 Apr1863 in Clay County, NC (Clay County is near the western edge of NC) ! Dated: 4/6/1863 Proved: 7/1863 HANCOCK, William W.wife: Sallie Daus.: Elizabeth, Martha Ann, Rebecca Hancock, Isabella Davis, Nancy Coalman, Mary Witt; sons: Jeremiah, Richard B., Marshall N., Tighman (Tillman?) H., Major H., James, William. Wit: M. K. Palmer, Levi CoffeyAdm. William M. Sanderson http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/7502/index.html ! He lists a wife, Sallie and children: Elizabeth Martha Ann Rebecca Isabella m. ______ Davis Nancy m. ______Coalman Mary m. _______Witt Jeremiah Richard B. Marshall N. Tighman (or Tillman) Major H. James William ! Some data on William Wilson from Tony Wilson ARWilson1@aol.com !William W. Hancock(e) appeared in the Polk county, Tennessee census in 1850 His age was 63 and he was a farmer. * Other names on the census list are * Sarah 44 * Harrison 23 * Robert 8 * Sarah 11 * Issaih7 * Davies 5 * Zachery 2 months * The name W.W. Hancock also appeaars on the list of 1878 Yellow Fever Victims In Hickman, Kentucky Josephine Heaslet heasletj@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us ----------------------------- Visit our home page http://mx4.xoom.com/bhop1 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

Hello,I am looking for the family of Mellzoe Hancock. Born 30 Jun. 1888 and Died 02 Nov. 1926. She married a Millard Spencer Maze.One of their daughters was also named Mellzoe and also my Mother name as well. It is said it goes back generations.Any it is family rumor that Mellzoe Hancock is related to The John Hancock. anyone related to John Hancock on this list that can help me?Or anyone to help in finding her family.Thans for any help. Robert Etter

Helene,I'm replying to your message about the Hancocks in Chambers county. Mary Ann and W A J were my grandparents.I knew Susan Osburn Hancock. She was living with Mary Ann and W A J in Langdale until her death in 1926. I was 10 years old when she died.I would like to get in touch with the one who wrote to you.I think that probably we have about the same info about them, but we might have some info to exchange. Grover Bailey. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Helene Pockrus" <helenepockrus@earthlink.net> To: <HANCOCK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 11:16 PM Subject: [HANCOCK-L] Hancocks in Chambers Co., AL > Received this from a contact not on our list! > Helene > > Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church > > John C. Hancock Sept. 3 1853 -- Dec 2 1923. > Mary C. Hancock Sept 10 1859--Dec 7 1925 > > Rock Springs Baptist Church: > > Janie L. Mitchell Hancock ---------Feb 1 1879--July 1, 1916 > > Standing Rock United Methodist Church > > Mary Ann Hancock--Wife of W.A.J. Bailey--this is my Great Grandmother on the > Bailey side of my Family. > Susan Osburn Hancock--Oct. 6 1836--May 27 1926--This is my Great Great > Grandmother on the Bailey side of my Family and the Mother of Mary Ann > Hancock, her husband was Josiah Hancock, from Chambers County, he was killed > in the Civil War in Maryland and is buried in Maryland, I don't have any > dates for him > > If you have the 1840-1850-1860 Chambers county Census you will have just > abou all the information I have. I think John C. and Mary C. were his > parents, but cannot prove this. > This is why you awakened my courisity, we may be distant cousins if these > are in your Family. > > > > ==== HANCOCK Mailing List ==== > Where to send messages to the list..... > HANCOCK-L@rootsweb.com >

Received this from a contact not on our list! Helene Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church John C. Hancock Sept. 3 1853 -- Dec 2 1923. Mary C. Hancock Sept 10 1859--Dec 7 1925 Rock Springs Baptist Church: Janie L. Mitchell Hancock ---------Feb 1 1879--July 1, 1916 Standing Rock United Methodist Church Mary Ann Hancock--Wife of W.A.J. Bailey--this is my Great Grandmother on the Bailey side of my Family. Susan Osburn Hancock--Oct. 6 1836--May 27 1926--This is my Great Great Grandmother on the Bailey side of my Family and the Mother of Mary Ann Hancock, her husband was Josiah Hancock, from Chambers County, he was killed in the Civil War in Maryland and is buried in Maryland, I don't have any dates for him If you have the 1840-1850-1860 Chambers county Census you will have just abou all the information I have. I think John C. and Mary C. were his parents, but cannot prove this. This is why you awakened my courisity, we may be distant cousins if these are in your Family.

?_____NY______Mich_____Mn Orin Asa Hancock b. 13 Mar 1803 ?Turin NY married 6 Sep 1826 ? Meriba Alice Hall b. 8 Jan 1810 ?Pa , NY Children: Polly Miranda Hancock b. 2 Jul 1827 ?Pa Married Philo Fox 4 July 1854 d.7 Mar 1904 Samuel Hall Hancock b. 19 Jan 1829 married Elvira Kniffin 10 May 1853 d.20 Feb 1909 Martha Meriba Hall b. 29 Nov 1830 married Henry T. Willson 1 Apr 1847 d. 23 May 1866 Esther Maria Hancock b. 27 Jun 1832 d. 6 Sep 1832 Mary Alice Hancock b 8 Oct 1833 Mich married Geo. Rutherford 8 Oct 1850 d.11 May 1859 Lewis Sheldon Hancock b. 18 Jul 1835 married Ruth E. Bolton 8 Oct 1850 Wabasha, Mnd. 3 Mar 1901 Euclid, Polk Co Mn Sylvia Adelaide Hancock b. 7 Jan 1839 Mich married Paul Miller 22 Sep 1864 Wabasha, Mn Elizabeth Jane Hancock b. 6 Dec 1840 Lapeer Co. Mi married Wm Albertson 1 May 1860 Monroe Co, Pa Allen Hazen Hancock b 16 Jan 1843/45 Lapeer Co Mi d. 21 July 1861 Richmond, Va John Orin Hancock b. 1 Jun 1865 Lapeer Co Mi d. 21 Jul 1865 Piedmont, W.Va I would greatly appreciate making the connection to Orin's and Meriba's parents and their place of origin. Many thanks, Kathryn L. Smith

The W.W. Hancock sounds like William Wilson Hancock who had wife Sarah Harbison, son Major Harrison. WW was a Vet of the War of 1812. However he died in 1863 in Clay Co TN. Several of his family lived in Polk Co. BobHop Visit our home page http://mx4.xoom.com/bhop1 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

In a message dated 4/3/2001 11:00:22 AM Central Daylight Time, JULIAFWOOD@aol.com writes: > > * I am looking for a information about William W. Hancock(e) that > > appeared in the Polk county, Tennessee census in 1850 His age was 63 > > and he was a farmer. > > * Other names on the census list are > > > > Does this census state where they were born? > Julia > > > Hi folks I'm usually kind of quiet but it sure would be nice if all the members would change the SUBJECT line when they change subjects, don't take offense please :o) Bill Cook

In a message dated 04/03/2001 10:29:23 AM Central Daylight Time, heasletj@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us writes: > * I am looking for a information about William W. Hancock(e) that > appeared in the Polk county, Tennessee census in 1850 His age was 63 > and he was a farmer. > * Other names on the census list are > Does this census state where they were born? Julia

WIlliam Hancock was born in Tennessee Sarah was born in Virginia Robert H was born in Georgia Harrison was born in Tennessee Sarah age 11 was born in Georgia Isaaih Georgia Davis from looking a photcopy of the census page may be James KP age 5 Georgia Zachary 2 months Tennessee Thanks Josephine JULIAFWOOD@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 04/03/2001 10:29:23 AM Central Daylight Time, > heasletj@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us writes: > > > * I am looking for a information about William W. Hancock(e) that > > appeared in the Polk county, Tennessee census in 1850 His age was 63 > > and he was a farmer. > > * Other names on the census list are > > > > Does this census state where they were born? > Julia > > ==== HANCOCK Mailing List ==== > Thank you for your support of The HANCOCK Family Discussion List. Please post your HANCOCK folks periodically so we will all know who you are looking for.