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Irene Hancock 1806–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 November 1806

Birth Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 1896

Death Location: Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Nathan Hancock

Mother: Sarah Craige

Spouse(s): Samuel Downs

Children(s): Catherine Downs, Cordelia Downs, Emily Downs, Georgiana Downs, Nancy Downs, Frances Downs, Adelia Downs

In 1806, Irene Hancock entered the world in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, born to Nathan Hancock And Sarah Craige. In 1840, Irene Hancock resided in Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA. In 1850, Irene Hancock resided in Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA. Irene Hancock married Samuel W Downs, and had children including Adelia I Downs, Catherine Kate Downs, Cordelia I Adelia Downs, Emily R Downs, Frances Downs, Georgiana Downs, Nancy J Downs. Irene Hancock passed away in 1896 in Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1806, Irene Hancock entered the world in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, born to Nathan Hancock And Sarah Craige.
  • In 1840, Irene Hancock resided in Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
  • In 1850, Irene Hancock resided in Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
  • Irene Hancock married Samuel W Downs, and had children including Adelia I Downs, Catherine Kate Downs, Cordelia I Adelia Downs, Emily R Downs, Frances Downs, Georgiana Downs, Nancy J Downs.
  • Irene Hancock passed away in 1896 in Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Hancock
1762–1823
Birth Location: Boston Massachusetts, USA
NH
Sarah Craige
1764–1840
Birth Location: Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
SC

Spouses(s)

Samuel Downs
1808–1893
Birth Location: Orland Maine
SD

Children(s)

Catherine Downs
1845–1901
Birth Location: Westbrook, ME
CD
Cordelia Downs
1838–1850
Birth Location: Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
CD
Emily Downs
1840–1856
Birth Location: Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
ED
Georgiana Downs
1842–1866
Birth Location: Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
GD
Nancy Downs
1849–1850
Birth Location: Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
ND
Frances Downs
1835–1922
Birth Location: Orland, Hancock, Maine, USA
FD
Adelia Downs
1838–1850
Birth Location: Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
AD

Irene Hancock's Ancestors

Self
Irene Hancock
1806–1896
Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Nathan Hancock
1762–1823
Boston Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Craige
1764–1840
Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
John Hancock
1738–1819
Boston Suffolk,,Massachusetts,USA
Mary Walker
1739–1816
Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Hancock
1716–1797
Prudence White
1714–1786
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Irene Hancock's Descendants

1.
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Irene Hancock (7 November 1806–1896) m. Samuel (W.) Downs (1 May 1808–15 April 1893)
  1. 1. Catherine ("Kate") Downs 1845–1901
  2. 2. Cordelia (I "Adelia") Downs 1838–1850
  3. 3. Emily (R.) Downs 1840–1856
  4. 4. Georgiana Downs 1842–1866
  5. 5. Nancy (J.) Downs 1849–1850
  6. 6. Frances Downs 1835–1922 m. Pliny Davison 1840–1909
    1. 1. Adelia (Irene) Davison 1870–1932
    2. 2. Bertha (France) Davison 1880–1974
    3. 3. Annie (Trussell) Davison 1873–1875
  7. 7. Adelia (I.) Downs 1838–1850

Irene Hancock's Timeline

7 Records

1806
7 November 1806
Birth of Irene Hancock in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
1840
1840
Age 34
Irene Hancock resided here in Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1850
1850
Age 44
Irene Hancock resided here in Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1860
1860
Age 54
Irene Hancock resided here in Chelsea, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Chelsea, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Irene Hancock resided here in Chelsea, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Chelsea, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 74
Irene Hancock resided here in Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1896
1896
Age 90
Death of Irene Hancock
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 November 1806
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 562; Page: 264b; Enumeration District: 787
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_650; Page: 161A
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_526; Page: 967; Family History Librar
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: 250; Page: 362a
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: 139; Page: 424; Family History Library Film: 0009702

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: 250; Page: 362a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Chelsea, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_526; Page: 967; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Chelsea, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_650; Page: 161A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 562; Page: 264b; Enumeration District: 787

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1896
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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