>From my early years of HANCOCK research. Honeyman, A. Van Doren, "Documents relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey;" First Series, Vol. XXX, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc.; Volume II, 1730-1750, Somerville, NJ, the Unionist Assn., Printers, 1918, p. 216: "1739, April 9. Hancock, Edward, of Alloways Creek, "alias Munmouth River," Salem Co. [NJ], husbandman, will of. Wife, Hanna, for the bringing up of the children, the use of all real estate during her widowhood; also benefit of plantation given me by my father's will, purchased of Jeremiah Powell, until my son Edward attains 21. Daughters-Elizabeth and Lidia Hancock at 16, my part of that plantation in Pens neck, unless my wife and brother, William Hancock, see fit to sell the same, and put the money at interest for them. Daughters-Hannah and Grace Hancock at 16, plantation and tract of land I purchased of Benjamin Allen. Executors-wife and son, Edward. Witnesses: Charles Davis, Wm. Siddons, John Jones, Chas. Conner. Affirmed 3 October 1739. Lib.4, p. 201." "1739, May 14. Inventory, 303.4.6 [British pounds, shillings, pence]; made by Samuel Hancock, James Allen."