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Samuel Hancock 1777–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1777

Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 13 Apr 1860

Death Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father: Torrey Hancock

Mother: Sarah Wyeth

Spouse(s): Ann Bird

Children(s): Royal Hancock, Martha Hancock, Joanna Hancock

Samuel Hancock was born in 1777 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of Torrey Hancock And Sarah Wyeth. In 1810, Samuel Hancock resided in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. In 1820, Samuel Hancock resided in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Samuel Hancock married Ann Bird, and had children including Joanna Bird Hancock, Martha Ward Hancock, Royal Bird Hancock. Samuel Hancock passed away in 1860 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • Samuel Hancock was born in 1777 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of Torrey Hancock And Sarah Wyeth.
  • In 1810, Samuel Hancock resided in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1820, Samuel Hancock resided in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Samuel Hancock married Ann Bird, and had children including Joanna Bird Hancock, Martha Ward Hancock, Royal Bird Hancock.
  • Samuel Hancock passed away in 1860 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Torrey Hancock
1746–1778
Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
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Sarah Wyeth
1746–1815
Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
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Spouses(s)

Ann Bird
1790–1864
Birth Location: Massachusetts
AB

Children(s)

Royal Hancock
1809–1884
Birth Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
RH
Martha Hancock
1811–1867
Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA
MH
Joanna Hancock
1814–1813
Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA
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Samuel Hancock's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Hancock
1777–1860
Birth Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Torrey Hancock
1746–1778
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Sarah Wyeth
1746–1815
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Solomon Hancock
1706–1756
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Mary TORREY
1711–1799
Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts, United States
Ebenezer (Wyeth) sr
1698–1754
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Susannah Hancock
1707–1789
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
John Wyeth
1655–1706
Deborah Ward
1662–1708
Ebenezer Hancock
1680–1710
Susannah Clark
1682–1770
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Wyeth
1601–1680
Rebecca Craddock
1623–1698
Nathaniel Hancock
1638–1719
Mary Prentice
1644–1699

Samuel Hancock's Descendants

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Samuel Hancock (1777–13 Apr 1860) m. Ann Bird (abt 1790–1864)
  1. 1. Royal (Bird) Hancock 1809–1884 m. Abigail (Smith) Thayer 1804–1841
    1. 1. Anne (B) Hancock 1833–
    2. 2. Emily (Ward) Hancock 1834–1914
    3. 3. Sarah (S) Hancock 1835–
    4. 4. Samuel (F) Hancock 1836–
    5. 5. Alice (G) Hancock 1845–
    6. 6. Royal (Augustus) Hancock 1851– m. Lucetta (G) Tiebout 1852–
      1. 1. Caroline (L) Hancock 1883–1889
      2. 2. John (T) Hancock 1886–
      3. 3. Harold (C) Hancock 1890–
  2. 2. Martha (Ward) Hancock 1811–1867
  3. 3. Joanna (Bird) Hancock 1814–1813

Samuel Hancock's Timeline

8 Records

1777
1777
Birth of Samuel Hancock in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1810
1810
Age 33
Samuel Hancock resided here in Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1820
1820
Age 43
Samuel Hancock resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1830
1830
Age 53
Samuel Hancock resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1840
1840
Age 63
Samuel Hancock resided here in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1850
1850
Age 73
Samuel Hancock resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1855
1855
Age 78
Samuel Hancock resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1860
13 Apr 1860
Age 83
Death of Samuel Hancock in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 265; SAR Membership Number: 52801
    [3] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_325; Page: 12B; Image: 30

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 20; Page: 185; Image: 00265; Family History Library Film: 0205628

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 270; NARA Roll: M33_51; Image: 179

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Series: M19; Roll: 67; Page: 23; Family History Library Film: 0337925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 187; Page: 124; Image: 252; Family History Library Film: 0014678

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_325; Page: 12B; Image: 30

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1860
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 265; SAR Membership Number: 52801
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 160 : 1920
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