Hi James, Where did you find this article. I find it very interesting since it's about the same time my mystery Hancock came to Indiana. Thanks.Tamara ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Lynch" <woobie@peoplepc.com> To: <HANCOCK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 4:08 AM Subject: [HANCOCK-L] Francis Hancock MD to IN > Taken from "The Chrisney Sun" Spencer Co. IN > Another Old Soldier > " Francis M. Hancock, son of Robert and Mary Hancock, deceased was born in Maryland, Feb. 10 1837, departed this life Sunday, Oct. 15, 1911, making him at his death 74 years, 8 months and 5 days of age. At six months old he moved with his parents to Indiana. He was united in marriage to Eveline Fitspatrick, Jan 16, 1859. To this union seven children were born. The eldest, Mary, proceeded him to the better world about 24 years ago. > He was converted and united with the Baptist Church 45 years ago, having lived a constant member ever since. He was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to all who needed him. He was a kind neighbor, a loving husband and father. And when his country called he left home, friends and family to join with others in fighting for his country. He served three years and at the close of the war he came home with an honorable discharge. > He leaves to mourn him, his widow and six children. They are Mrs. Mattie Tichenor of Jeffersonville, Mrs Jennie Whitehouse of Rockport, Mrs. Cora Bartley of Peru, Mrs. Luella Whitehouse of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Velva Lloyd and Mrs. Flossie Barker of Chrisney and three sisters, Mrs. Geneva Selby and Mrs. Maria John of Newtonville and Mrs. Maggie John of Missouri, and a host of relatives and friends. > He has been an invalid for the past twp years and in all his suffering he was never heard to complain but bore his affliction with Christian patience. He was ready and wiling to go when his summons came and told his family that he was going home. The burial was at the New Hope Cemetery at Newtonvile Tuesday afternoon after a very impressive funeral sermon at the church by Rev. Z.T. Walker" > > New Hope Baptist Cemetery, Hammond Twp., Spencer Co. IN > Hancock, Francis M. 19 Feb 1837 - 15 Oct 1911 Co K 4 Ind Cav > Eveline 4 Sep 1835 - 27 Aug 1916 > > > James > > > ==== HANCOCK Mailing List ==== > If you would like to submit HANCOCK Census records, Wills > or other documents to be posted on our Project Page, > contact: JuliaFWood@aol.com