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James Bird Hancock 1809–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jul 1809

Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 12 Mar 1871

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Solomon Hancock

Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary Roberts

Children(s):

James Bird Hancock was born in 1809 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA, the child of Solomon Hancock And Susanna B Bird. In 1835, James Bird Hancock resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1850, James Bird Hancock resided in Southwark Ward 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. James Bird Hancock married Mary Roberts. James Bird Hancock passed away in 1871 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • James Bird Hancock was born in 1809 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA, the child of Solomon Hancock And Susanna B Bird.
  • In 1835, James Bird Hancock resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1850, James Bird Hancock resided in Southwark Ward 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James Bird Hancock married Mary Roberts.
  • James Bird Hancock passed away in 1871 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Hancock
1776–1862
Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Roberts
1805–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MR

Children(s)

James Hancock's Ancestors

Self
James Hancock
1809–1871
Birth Place: Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Solomon Hancock
1776–1862
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Torrey Hancock
1746–1778
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Sarah Wyeth
1746–1815
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Hancock
1706–1756
Mary TORREY
1711–1799
Ebenezer sr
1698–1754
Susannah Hancock
1707–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wyeth
1655–1706
Deborah Ward
1662–1708
Ebenezer Hancock
1680–1710
Susannah Clark
1682–1770

James Hancock's Timeline

9 Records

1809
3 Jul 1809
Birth of James Bird Hancock in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA
1835
1835-1840
Age 26
James Bird Hancock resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 41
James Bird Hancock resided here in Southwark Ward 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Southwark Ward 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
James Bird Hancock resided here in Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
1863
Age 54
James Bird Hancock resided here in Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 61
James Bird Hancock resided here in Philadelphia Ward 20 Dist 67 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 20 Dist 67 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1871
9 Mar 1871
Age 62
Death of James Bird Hancock in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1871
12 Mar 1871
Age 62
Burial of James Bird Hancock in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1871
Aft. 9 Mar 1871
Age 62
James Bird Hancock - Probate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1809
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Roll #: 153; Volume #: Roll 153 - 01 Jan 1868-31 Mar 1868
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 977
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 20 Dist 67 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1434; Page: 142A; Image: 213335; Family History Library Film: 552933
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1153; Page: 206; Image: 210; Family History Library Film: 805153
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southwark Ward 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_822; Page: 269A; Image: 62
    [8] U.S., Craftperson Files

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835-1840
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Craftperson Files

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southwark Ward 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southwark Ward 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_822; Page: 269A; Image: 62

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1153; Page: 206; Image: 210; Family History Library Film: 805153

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 20 Dist 67 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 20 Dist 67 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1434; Page: 142A; Image: 213335; Family History Library Film: 552933

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1871
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 977
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [3] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Pennsylvania probate record; Probate Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1871
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 977
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Aft. 9 Mar 1871
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Pennsylvania probate record; Probate Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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