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John Hancock was born in the town of Braintree, Massachusetts, son of the Rev. John Hancock and Mary Hawke Hancock. John might have become a minister, but his father died when he was only seven years old, and his uncle Thomas Hancock adopted him. Growing up in the home of his childless aunt and uncle, John Hancock had a bright future ahead of him as the merchant Thomas Hancock was one of the wealthiest men in Boston.
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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.
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 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 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.
Did John Hancock have a ponytail?
No, John Hancock did not have a ponytail.
What was John Hancock importance?
Why was John Hancock importance
Was John Hancock single?
no john Hancock was married
What are facts on john Hancock?
he was very smart and he wrote his name in BIG letters so that the king could see his name
When did John Hancock's uncle adopted him?
no john hancock did not get adopted
What was john Hancock's in the war?
what was john hancock's role in the war
When did john Hancock's kids die?
Lydia Hancock 10months old John George Washington Hancock 8 years old
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.
