John Hancock (bef. 1712 - bef. 1803)

Born before 29 Dec 1712 in Halse, Somerset, England

Husband of Jane (Baker) Hancock — married 7 Feb 1742 in St James, Halse, Somerset, England

Died before 29 Jan 1803 at about age 90 in Halse, Somerset, England

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Biography

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Sources

• Baptism

HANCOCK John 29 Dec 1712 William Joan

http://www.pbenyon.plus.com/H_m_w/Halse/Baps/Bap_4.htm

• Marriage

HANCOCK John Jane BAKER 07 Feb 1742

http://www.pbenyon.plus.com/H_m_w/Halse/Mar/Mar_3.html

• Burial

HANCOCK John 28 Jan 1803 92

http://www.pbenyon.plus.com/H_m_w/Halse/Bur/Bur_3.html

Notes

• Molly Hancock
• A Molly Hancock is referenced in numerous sites as the daughter of John Hancock and Jane (Baker) Hancock. A search of the parish records shows John and Jane Hancock as having 6 children see sources above.
• The baptism date for Molly Hancock is shown as 07 June 1758. The is the same date as Betty Hancock.

A search for Molly Hancock is inconclusive. Calculating from Mary's (Molly's?) burial date as quoted on this profile her christening date would have been 1760-1761.

A Mary Hancock was born in an adjacent village baptised on the 1 Sep 1760 her father is recorded as James Hancock

Citing "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N6CZ-M32 : accessed 17 December 2015), Mary Hancock, 01 Sep 1760; citing Lydeard-St. Lawrence, Somerset, England, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,364,058.

• As this is presently inconclusive I have detached John and Jane Hancock as parents of Molly Hancock. Chris Hoult