I will be making a trip to Hancock County in a few weeks to look for information on the Copes who lived there until about 1869. Would someone who lives there or who has done research there give me some advice? I have found the Copes in the 1830 and 1840 censuses in Hawkins County. I have found reference to some Copes in District 2 in Hawkins County, but don't know if that is where all of them were located. After Hancock County was created in 1844, they are listed in the 1850 census in the 32nd subdivision , and the 1860 census at the War Creek Post Office. Does anyone know what part of Hancock County War Creek was located in? Is there a library in Hancock County that maintains a good genealogy collection? Are the records in the courthouse easily accessible and can they be copied? I am also looking for probate records before Hancock County was created. Is there a good library in Hawkins County that I should seek out in addition to the courthouse there? I would also appreciate any advice on restaurants or motels in the Sneedville area. Thank you for any help anyone can give me. Kenette KJHarder5@msn.com