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Dora Etta Hancock 1887–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1887

Birth Location: Athens, Henderson, Texas

Death Date: 12 Jul 1955

Death Location: Athens, Henderson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: James Featherston

Mother: Caladonia Gauntt

Spouse(s): Thomas Hancock

Children(s): Wallace Hancock

In 1887, Dora Etta Hancock entered the world in Athens, Henderson, Texas, born to James F Featherston And Caladonia J Texana Callie Gauntt. In 1900, Dora Etta Hancock resided in Justice Precinct 7, Grimes, Texas, USA. Dora Etta Hancock married Thomas Scott Hancock, and had children including Wallace Orville Hancock. Dora Etta Hancock passed away in 1955 in Athens, Henderson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Dora Etta Hancock entered the world in Athens, Henderson, Texas, born to James F Featherston And Caladonia J Texana Callie Gauntt.
  • In 1900, Dora Etta Hancock resided in Justice Precinct 7, Grimes, Texas, USA.
  • Dora Etta Hancock married Thomas Scott Hancock, and had children including Wallace Orville Hancock.
  • Dora Etta Hancock passed away in 1955 in Athens, Henderson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Children(s)

Dora Hancock's Ancestors

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Dora Hancock
1887–1955
Birth Place: Athens, Henderson, Texas
Parents
James F Featherston
1854–1909
Brownsboro, Henderson, Texas
Caladonia (J. Texana "Callie") Gauntt
1856–1928
Henderson County, Texas
Grandparents
Jacob (Middleton) Gauntt
1831–1862
Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Matilda "Bettie") Knight
1835–1887
Lowndes, Alabama, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dora Hancock's Descendants

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Dora (Etta) Hancock (26 Mar 1887–12 Jul 1955) m. Thomas (Scott) Hancock (8 February 1884–15 Dec 1948)
  1. 1. Wallace (Orville) Hancock 1911–1965 m. Lelia (Florence) Burleson 1917–1991
    1. 1. Wallace (Rene) Hancock 1933–2016 m. Eva (Beatrice) Gassen 1931–2004 m. Dorothy (Jean) Hancock 1935–1987

Dora Hancock's Timeline

4 Records

1887
26 Mar 1887
Birth of Dora Etta Hancock in Athens, Henderson, Texas
Athens, Henderson, Texas
1900
1900
Age 13
Dora Etta Hancock resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Grimes, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Grimes, Texas, USA
1903
21 July 1903
Age 16
Dora Etta Hancock was married in Athens, Henderson, TX
Athens, Henderson, TX
1955
12 Jul 1955
Age 68
Death of Dora Etta Hancock in Kerens, Navarro, Texas, United States
Kerens, Navarro, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1887
    Event Place: Athens, Henderson, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1884; Birth city: Athens; Birth state: TX
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Grimes, Texas; Roll: 1640; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1241640
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 July 1903
    Event Place: Athens, Henderson, TX

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Grimes, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Grimes, Texas; Roll: 1640; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1241640

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kerens, Navarro, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1955
    Event Place: Kerens, Navarro, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1884; Birth city: Athens; Birth state: TX
    [3] Texas Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Athens, Henderson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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