John Hancock Jr.
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Col. John Hancock Jr. (June 1, 1702 – May 7, 1744) was a colonial American clergyman, soldier, planter, politician, and father of politician John Hancock. Hancock was born in Lexington, Massachusetts, He was the son of Col. John Hancock Sr. and Elizabeth Clark.
John Hancock Jr. | |
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| Born | June 1, 1702 Lexington, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | May 7, 1744 (aged 41) Quincy, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Clergyman, Soldier, Planter, Politician |
| Title | Colonel |
| Spouse | Mary Hawke Thaxter |
| Children | John Hancock |
| Parent(s) | John Hancock Sr. Elizabeth Clark |
Biography
Hancock graduated from Harvard College in 1719 and served as a librarian there from 1723 to 1726. He was ordained on November 2, 1726, and settled in Quincy, Massachusetts, as pastor of United First Parish Church, Quincy, Massachusetts until his death. He also owned one household slave.
He died when his son John was seven years old, Soon after, John's mother sent him to live with his father's brother, Thomas Hancock. Hancock Cemetery in Quincy is named in his honor.
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