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John Hancock was adopted by his very wealthy land-owning uncle at a young age. After John's uncle died he was said to have inherited all of his uncle's fortune. His uncle passed down quite a bit of land that was the most expensive land in the area. This is how John Hancock became so rich in fact, John was called one of the richest men in his time.
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What will john Hancock be remembered for?
John Hancock (1737-1793), orphaned as a boy, was adopted by a rich uncle who had no children of his own. Hancock is best remembered for his large, flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence.
Who first signed the declaration of independents?
John Hancock.
Who is related to John Hancock?
john hancock jr. his son
How did John Hancock get his name?
From his father John Hancock Jr. and his father John Hancock Sr.
What was John Hancock importance?
Why was John Hancock importance
Was John Hancock single?
no john Hancock was married
Did John Hancock have a ponytail?
No, John Hancock did not have a ponytail.
When did john Hancock's kids die?
Lydia Hancock 10months old John George Washington Hancock 8 years old
What was john Hancock's in the war?
what was john hancock's role in the war
When did John Hancock's uncle adopted him?
no john hancock did not get adopted
What does i need your John Hancock mean?
"John Hancock" is presumably the problematic term in that phrase, the rest of it is pretty straightforward. "John Hancock" is slang for "signature", coming from the very prominent signature of John Hancock on the US Declaration of Independence. The John Hancock Life Insurance company had a commercial jingle featuring the line "put your John Hancock on the John Hancock".
Who was first to sign the decloration of independence?
john Hancock was the first on to sign for the united states.
