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Nathaniel Hancock 1638–1719 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 December 1638

Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 1719

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

Father: Nathaniel John)

Mother: Joan Wright

Spouse(s): Mary Prentice

Children(s): Nathaniel Hancock

In 1638, Nathaniel Hancock entered the world in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Nathaniel Richard Hancock Immigrant Father Of Nathaniel 10 Grandfather Of John And Joan Or Joanna Wright. In 1717, Nathaniel Hancock resided in Middlesex, Massachusetts. Nathaniel Hancock married Mary Prentis Prentice, and had children including Abigail Hancock, Elizabeth Wyman, John Hancock, Nathaniel Hancock, Sam Hancock, Sarah Pattin. Nathaniel Hancock passed away in 1719 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1638, Nathaniel Hancock entered the world in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Nathaniel Richard Hancock Immigrant Father Of Nathaniel 10 Grandfather Of John And Joan Or Joanna Wright.
  • In 1717, Nathaniel Hancock resided in Middlesex, Massachusetts.
  • Nathaniel Hancock married Mary Prentis Prentice, and had children including Abigail Hancock, Elizabeth Wyman, John Hancock, Nathaniel Hancock, Sam Hancock, Sarah Pattin.
  • Nathaniel Hancock passed away in 1719 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel John)
1596–1652
Birth Location: Padiham, Lancashire, England
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Joan Wright
1609–1652
Birth Location: Sherborne, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
JW

Spouses(s)

Mary Prentice
1644–1699
Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Children(s)

Nathaniel Hancock
1668–1755
Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Nathaniel Hancock's Ancestors

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Nathaniel Hancock
1638–1719
Birth Place: Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Nathaniel Richard Hancock-Immigrant(father of Nathaniel 10, Grandfather of John)
1596–1652
Padiham, Lancashire, England
Joan (or Joanna) Wright
1609–1652
Sherborne, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Richard (III) Hancock
1564–1623
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Anne Rhodes
1567–1605
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Richard Wright
1572–1638
Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Joanna Fellowes
1576–1612
Hughendend, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Sir II
1530–1565
Lady E13
1510–1585
Henry Roodes
1518–1614
Anne Todde
1522–1602
Robert Fellows
1554–
Elizabeth Chasey
1556–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hall
1515–1540
Margaret Tanner
1517–1540
Elizabeth Harbottell
1496–1589
Elizabeth Dobbs
1524–1562

Nathaniel Hancock's Descendants

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Nathaniel Hancock (18 December 1638–1719) m. Mary ((Prentis)) Prentice (25 September 1644–20 September 1699)
  1. 1. Nathaniel Hancock 1668–1755 m. Prudence Russell 1670–1742
    1. 1. Prudence Hancock 1696–1775 m. Abraham Hill* 1688–1754
      1. 1. Christianna (Alford) Hill 1735–1804 m. William (Aaron Strickland Sr. (DNA proven 6th Great) Grandfather) 1725–1801
        1. 1. Joseph Strickland 1746–1789 m. Louisa (Strickland) 1746–1789 m. Louisa Unknown 1746–1789
        2. 2. James (Aaron Strickland) Jr 1770–1801
        3. 3. Mathew Strickland 1750–
        4. 4. Abraham Strickland 1750–
        5. 5. Christopher Strickland 1751–
        6. 6. Lewis (Abraham Strickland (DNA proven 6th Great) Uncle) 1769–1838
        7. 7. Jacob Strickland 1753–1789
        8. 8. William (Gedion) Strickland 1755–1854
        9. 9. Matthew Strickland 1745–
        10. 10. Sion Strickland 1749–1830
        11. 11. Lewis (A) Strickland 1769–1838
        12. 12. Sion (Leadon) Strickland 1770–1845
        13. 13. Abraham Strickland 1750–
        14. 14. Archibald Strickland 1772–1850
        15. 15. Jacob Strickland 1753–
        16. 16. Christopher Strickland 1751–
        17. 17. Joseph Strickland 1755–1789
        18. 18. Lewis Strickland 1747–
        19. 19. Abraham Strickland 1780–
        20. 20. Elizabeth (Treacy) Strickland 1773–1840
        21. 21. Charles Strickland 1774–1838
        22. 22. Gadi Strickland 1760–1854
        23. 23. Stephen (Daniel) Strickland 1789–1867
        24. 24. Aaron Strickland 1767–1801
        25. 25. Lewis (S.) Strickland 1769–1838
        26. 26. Elizabeth Strickland 1772–1840
        27. 27. Lewis Strickland 1747–1838
        28. 28. Strickland 1739–
        29. 29. Sion Strickland 1770–1830
      2. 2. Elizabeth Hill 1726–1775
      3. 3. Deacon (Aaron) Hill 1729–1792
      4. 4. Sarah Hill 1733–1774
      5. 5. Lucy Hill 1739–1753
      6. 6. Martha Hill 1735–1774
      7. 7. Margaret Hill 1734–
      8. 8. Labetha Hill 1735–
      9. 9. Anna Hill 1730–1792
      10. 10. Tabitha Hill 1735–
      11. 11. Mary Hill 1722–
      12. 12. Prudence Hill 1721–1789
      13. 13. Abraham Hill 1711–1716
    2. 2. Nathaniel Hancock 1700–1774
    3. 3. Martha Hancock 1696–1712
    4. 4. Mary Whitmore 1689–1760
    5. 5. Belcher Hancock 1709–1771
    6. 6. Elizabeth Hancock 1704–1793
    7. 7. Martha Hancock 1714–
    8. 8. Solomon Hancock 1699–1756
    9. 9. Tabitha Hancock 1699–

Nathaniel Hancock's Timeline

4 Records

1638
18 December 1638
Birth of Nathaniel Hancock in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1717
Abt 1717
Age 79
Nathaniel Hancock resided here in Middlesex, Massachusetts
Middlesex, Massachusetts
1719
1719
Age 81
Death of Nathaniel Hancock in Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
1719
1719
Age 81
Nathaniel Hancock - Probate in Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 December 1638
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1717
    Event Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1719
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1719
    Event Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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