Hi all, I thought that I would share this with you guys. I found it on the Message Boards about Sandy Gorin, a Kentucky historian. It was about Old Forts and this one was about Boonesborough, a Fort established by Daniel Boone A paper with the list of names at the Fort dated Oct. 14, 1779 include, Stephen Hancock (1776-1780), George and William Hancock (1776). I am not sure exactly what the dates mean but it is probably the time that they were at the Fort. Also on a list of people killed while either defending the fort or while hunting was William Hancock. There was a date of Oct. 16, 1779 which was either the date that the paper was written or the date of death. I don't know if any one knows these Hancocks but I hope it will help someone. Alan Jeffrey

To add to the story: Mr. Faragher relates a story that the reason the story of Daniel Boone's courtmartial was not well known by his descendants and others is that Daniel related his anger and frustration in a letter tohis wife Rebecca, and because he used a "cuss word" in the telling she burned his letter! Also, Jemina, his dtr. related the story that Daniel and the Hancock brothers sat on their front porch for many years after moving to MO and while smoking their pipes they would argue over whether Daniel did the right thing by turning the "salt-lickers" over to Blackfish in exchange for not attacking Boonesboro. The Hancock brother allowed as how they might have done the same as Daniel but they still were mad because Daniel didn't ask them if they would surrender or give them a chance to have a say in it all. From "Daniel Boone, The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer" by John Mack Faragher, pp. 270-280 and Lyman Draper Papers, CV 28-31, and other sources. Where sources differ in name or spellings, both are shown. Those marked with ** were from Bedford Co., VA, probably of the Co. of Capt. Charles G. Watkins, and enlisted July 1777 in Bedford. Others may also have been of the Bedford Co., but cannot be identified as such. Capt. G. Watkins and many of his Co. were elsewhere at the time. Steven was captured by Indians with Boone, escaped and fought in the siege of Ft. Boone. Those captured: Daniel Boone William (Joseph) Jackson George Hendricks William Hancock Benjamin Kelly ** Nathaniel Bullock John Holley James Callaway ** Micajah (Elijah) Callaway ** Daniel Asbury William Tracy ** Ansel Goodman ** William Brooks Jesse Copher (Coker) Samuel Brooks Bartlet Searcy Jack (John) Dunn William Umphress Andrew Johnson James Robertson (Robson)William Staggs Richard Wade John Martin (Morton) ** James Mankins Thomas Foot John Brown ** Nathan Ketcham Scouts/Hunters, not captured: Thomas Brooks Flanders Callaway Originally in the party, but had returned to Boonesborough before the others were captured: Stephen Hancock William Cradelbaugh Jessee Hodges and: From Dr. Robert Hopkins: Richard fought with brother-in-laws, Stephen, William Hancock, and with Daniel Boone. However, Richard did not testify at Boone's court-martial as he was in prison in Canada at the time. After serving a term in the Army in 1777 he moved to Bedford Co. Virginia. He re-enlisted in Bedford Co. in a Company commanded by Captain Watkins to defend the frontier. He was sent to Boonesborough, Madison Co. Kentucky and served under Daniel Boone. He arrived there on 12 October, 1778. The Fort ran low on salt and Boone took Richard and 27 others to Blue Licks to gather salt. They were surrounded and forced to surrender to the Indians led by Old Blackfish. They were taken to a village on the Ohio River and then to Detroit where they were sold to the English. Richard and John Brown were kept in the village until the corn was planted and then they were also taken to Detroit and held until the next summer. Seven of the prisoners escaped and made their way back to the Ohio River where the Maumee Indians recaptured them. They were taken back to Detroit, placed in leg irons, put on a boat and taken to Montreal. After two years in prison in 1781, Richard Wade, John Brown, John Morton, James Hack, George Finley and William Marshall were put to work on a mill-race from where they all escaped. They made their way to Maine then to Boston and split up. Richard went on to Pittsburgh and down the Ohio River to Boonesboro only to find his Company fighting elsewhere. He stayed in Boonesboro and when he was needed to scout against a large group of advancing Indians, he simply said "no" and stayed at the Fort. A large battle was fought which the Indians won (Battle of Blue Lick where many of our relatives fought and died). He helped bury many of our soldiers and was then up for court martial for "refusing to fight". He was excused by General George Rogers Clark. Richard was never paid for his services but was awarded a pension of $80/year in 1833. ( See Pension Application Daniel Boone was tried for treason for his activities against Blackfish and the British. Two Hancocks, William and Stephen, who were in the salt detail testified against him. (These were brothers of Judith, Richard's wife.) Richard did not testify since he was in prison in Canada at the time. After the War Richard stayed at Fort Boone for several years. He and Judith then moved to Wayne Co. Kentucky in 1801. This part of Wayne became Clinton Co. After Judith died on 5 October, 1810, Richard lived with his grandson Richard (to whom he had conveyed land for this purpose) in Wayne Co. Richard died on 7 February, 1844 in Clinton Co. Kentucky.) ( This death date is taken from sworn statements in his Pension Application.) (Another Richard Wade born 1752 lived in Cumberland Co. KY. That Richard who was also a War veteran, died in MO 1841.) Not much information is found for Judith. She is thought to have been the youngest daughter of Benjamin Hancock. Judith endured many hardships as a pioneer mother during difficult times. She moved to Ft. Boone and lived there during the Revolutionary War. She and her children were there when the seige of the fort took place and while her husband was a prisoner of the Indians and British. (Note:) There is mention of a Richard Wade in "Daniel Boone, The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer" by John Mack Faragher. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kelli Jeffrey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 1:00 AM Subject: [HANCOCK-L] Boonesborough Hi all, I thought that I would share this with you guys. I found it on the Message Boards about Sandy Gorin, a Kentucky historian. It was about Old Forts and this one was about Boonesborough, a Fort established by Daniel Boone A paper with the list of names at the Fort dated Oct. 14, 1779 include, Stephen Hancock (1776-1780), George and William Hancock (1776). I am not sure exactly what the dates mean but it is probably the time that they were at the Fort. Also on a list of people killed while either defending the fort or while hunting was William Hancock. There was a date of Oct. 16, 1779 which was either the date that the paper was written or the date of death. I don't know if any one knows these Hancocks but I hope it will help someone. Alan Jeffrey ______________________________