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Caroline Hancock 1785–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 March 1785

Birth Location: Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 20 December 1847

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: George Hancock

Mother: Margaret Strother

Spouse(s): William II

Children(s): Josephine Preston

The story of Caroline Hancock began in 1785 in Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America. Caroline Hancock married William Preston Ii, and had children including Josephine Preston. Caroline Hancock passed away in 1847 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Caroline Hancock began in 1785 in Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • Caroline Hancock married William Preston Ii, and had children including Josephine Preston.
  • Caroline Hancock passed away in 1847 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Hancock
1754–1820
Birth Location: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
GH
Margaret Strother
1763–1834
Birth Location: Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

William II
1770–1821
Birth Location: Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America
WI

Children(s)

Josephine Preston
1809–1842
Birth Location: Wythe County, Virginia
JP

Caroline Hancock's Ancestors

Self
Caroline Hancock
1785–1847
Birth Place: Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
George J Hancock
1754–1820
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Margaret ("Peggy") Strother
1763–1834
Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia
Grandparents
George (Hancock) II
1724–1783
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Mary (Jones) Hancock
1730–1762
Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
George Strother
1732–1767
Hanover, Virginia
Mary (Ellen) Kennerly
1746–1834
Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Frances Bowman
1700–1752
James Kennerly
1720–1797
Elizabeth JAMES
1725–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Kennerly
1680–1750
Ellender GGM
1689–1756

Caroline Hancock's Descendants

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Caroline Hancock (26 March 1785–20 December 1847) m. William (Preston) II (5 September 1770–24 January 1821)
  1. 1. Josephine Preston 1809–1842 m. Jason (Rogers Lt.) Col. 1803–1848
    1. 1. Preston Rogers 1835–1914 m. Sophie Ranney 1838–1920
      1. 1. Ella Rogers 1860–1929 m. William (Paca) Lee 1846–1910
        1. 1. Sophia (Rogers) Lee 1895–1959 m. Edward (B) Abbett 1888–1955
    2. 2. Susan (Preston) Rogers 1836–1871

Caroline Hancock's Timeline

2 Records

1785
26 March 1785
Birth of Caroline Hancock in Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America
Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America
1847
20 December 1847
Age 62
Death of Caroline Hancock in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 March 1785
    Event Place: Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 December 1847
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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