James Hancock (abt. 1823 - 1908)

Born about 1823 in Leading Tickles, Newfoundland [uncertain]

Husband of Martha (Mitchard) Hancock — married 2 Nov 1855 in Twillingate, Newfoundland

Descendants

Died 21 Jan 1908 at about age 85 in Botwoodville, Newfoundland

Biography

James Hancock died (age 84) on 21 January 1908 in Peters Arm, Newfoundland.^[1] His birthplace was listed as Botwoodville.

Note

• BIRTH: Not sure who his father was and if he was the brother of Mary, Margaret, Henry, Joseph and Naomi.
• NOTE: - James was witness to Margaret's wedding, Charles Noseworthy was witness to James's wedding, Mary married Charles Noseworthy.
• MARRIAGE: Twillingate Methodist Register. #39 James Hancock, Bachelor, Fisherman of Twillingate, married Martha Mitchan, Spinster, of Twillingate on November 2, 1855 by Thomas Fox. Witnesses James White, Charles Noseworthy.
• MARRIAGE: Nov 2 1855, Twillingate, James HENCOCK (Hancock), bach, fish,Twill, & Martha MITCHARD, spin, Twill, METH, W: James White, CharlesNoseworthy (NOTE: this could be the correct James Hancock - question is Martha - Mitchell or Mitchard - Charles Noseworthy married Mary Hancock on 10 Sept. 1856 and James White married Hannah Whitehorn Nov. 3,1853) {Amalie Tuffin Gedcom lists William Hancock married Martha Mitchard Nov 2, 1855 - source Elizabeth Bursey no children listed.)
• 1894 McAlpines Directory lists James Handcock - Fisherman Peter's Arm
• 1898 McAlpines Directory lists Jas Handcock - Fisherman Peter's Arm
• 1904 McAlpines Directory lists James Handcock - Lumberman Peter's Arm
• James owned two lots of land in Botwood. He was first granted 50 acres of land on the north side of Peter's Arm in 1886. He worked at the Winsor & Lewis Mill at Dominion Point from at least 1887 to 1891, and very probably much earlier. He was listed as a lumberman in Botwood in1892. (Notes from Beverly Warford)
• James owned Vol-53 Fol-97 Crown Land, 180 2 107 January 21, 1886 Handcock James 50 0 0 Peter's Arm. Exploits Bay, N.D.B.
• BURIAL: #74 Burials in Botwoodville - James HANCOCK d Jan 21 1908 Burial 23 Jan 1908 Peters Arm old age 84 years ME by John J. Currant (Place of birth) not given Botwoodville NOTE: Married 1855 to Martha MITCHARD, d/o Thomas & Eleanor Mitchard of Twillingate.

RECORDS: Notre Dame Bay Region Twillingate Sun and Northern Weekly Advertiser July 1892 - December 1892 September 3, 1892 Appointments (Part 2) Messrs Abner LACEY, Eli JURE, Thomas ANTLE, Elias BURT and James HANCOCK, to be Road Board forBotwoodville and Kellick Island, Exploit's Bay, Dist. of Twillingate,with jurisdiction extending from Northern Brook (West) to Peter's Point,inclusive. Messrs William WOOLRIDGE, James ELLSWORTH, John GILL, CharlesFOOT, Isaac DEAN, Eli BUTLER and John ELLIOTT, to be Road Board for BurntArm, Exploits Bay, Dist of Twillingate, with jurisdiction extending fromIndian Point to Kane's Point, both inclusive. Messrs John CURTIS, Samuel MANUEL, Thomas JANES, James HILLIER, and Joseph HILL to be Road Board forIndian Arm, Dist of Twillingate. Secretary's Office, Aug 26th., 1892.

RECORDS: Twillingate Sun November 10, 1894 - Road Boards (Part 2) Messrs. Harry BURT, J.P., John W. ATIKEN, Eli JURE, James HANCOCK, and Thomas ANTLE to be a Road Board for Botwoodville. Messrs. Solomon LeDREW,William WOOLRIDGE, Charles LeDREW, and Isaac DEAN to be a Road Board for Burnt Arm. Messrs. Mark OSMOND, William TAYLOR, Charles BRETT, Joseph TAYLOR Joseph B. OSMOND, Emanuel SMALL and Elijah JENNINGS to be a Road Board for Morton's Harbor and Western Head. Messrs. Joseph OSMOND, Thomas FRENCH, and William BURT, to be a Road Board for Tizzard's Harbor. Messrs Andrew LINFIELD, James HODDER, Reuben BLACKMORE, William FREEMAN, James PHILLIPS, William YEATES, William WATERMAN, James JENKINS, John CHURCHILL, Albert SPENCER, George GILLETT, John ANSTEY, William ROBERTS, and E. PEYTON to be a Road Board for Twillingate Islands. Messrs. F. MILES, Esau BLANDFORD, J. CARD, John PHILPOTT, W.J. RICHARDS, Thos. WOODFORD, James BURTON, (of Moses), and Henry DALLEY, (of Thos.), to be a Road Board for Herring Neck. Messrs. George MERCER, Levi FREAKE, John CLARE, Ambrose KANE, and William MERCER, to be a Road Board for Boyd's Cove. Messrs. Thomas DAY, and David BARRETT, to be a Road Board for Beaver Cove, East and West.

BIOGRAPHY: Feb 4, 1908 Free Press - (from Bev. Warford). Botwoodville. Mr. Jas. HANCOCK, a landmark of this place, died on Tuesday 21st.He came to Peter’s Arm over 40 years ago from Exploits, was one of first settlers here…all his children survive except Edward who was drownedabout 15 years ago by falling over the Botwoodville wharf when working as night watchmen for the company. Mrs. HANCOCK survives…an old lady of 82years and is very ______. The two have lived together 52 years. He was 84 at death.

• WILL: This is paper writing marked "A" A.G.B. JGB

The last will and testament of James Handcock of Botwoodville. I James Handcock do give, devise and bequeath to my wife Martha Handcock myhouse, furniture and all my personal affects together with one third ofthe land owned by me for her sole use during her natural life. I further devise that at the death of my wife Martha Handcock this my bequest shallpass to my grandson Archibald Hancock, his heirs and successors for ever.I give devise and bequeath to my sons Joseph Handcock and HenryHandcock, the remaining two thirds of my estate, to be divided equallybetween them at my death, for the benefit of them, their heirs andsuccessors for ever.

Signed this second day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety nine.

his mark

James X Handcock

Witnesses

This will was readout assealed to in our presence.

Augustus G. Dayly, Priest

J.G. Benalo

2 August 1899 Harry Burt

Certified correct,

D. M. Browning

Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following): Fiat, Nov 7/08, Horwood C.J., adm c.t.a. Nov. 14/08 granted to Joseph Handcock. Sureties Wm. H. Baird Tho. R. Mokeler Estate sworn at $700.00

Sources

1. ↑ Death: "Canada, Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949"
   citing Volume: Volume 05; Entry: 25; Digital film/folder number: 004554312; FHL microfilm: 002168728; Image number: 451
   FamilySearch Record: QKQF-WDNL (accessed 22 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 9398-2WWX-K
   James Hancock death 21 Jan 1908 (age 84) in Peters Arm, Newfoundland, Canada.