Hancock, John (1737-1793)
- Name:
- Hancock, John (1737-1793)
- Title:
- Massachusettes House of Representatives 1766
President of Continental Congress, 1775-77
Governor of Massachusetts, 1780-1785, 1787-93
Signed the Declaration of Independence.
Mount Hancock, NH named in his honor. - Born:
- 01/23/1737
- Birthplace:
- Braintree, MA
- Died:
- 10/08/1793
- Death Location:
- Boston, MA
- Residence:
- Boston, MA
- Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Statesman
- Father:
- Reverend John Hancock
- Mother:
- Mary Hawke Thaxter
- Relations:
- Thomas and Lydia (Henchman) Hancock-caretakers fa
- Spouse:
- Dorothy Quincy, m.1775
- Children:
- Lydia Henchman Hancock
John George Washington Hancock
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