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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.

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How is the word signature associated with Hancock's name?

The words "John Hancock" are often used to describe the word "signature." When J. Hancock singed the Declaration of Independence, his was the largest sig. of them all. Hancock is best-remembered for his giant signature on the document, so that is why a signature is often called a "John Hancock."


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John Hancock was known for his signiture on the declaration of indapendence in which he signed first and largest. He was the president of the contanental congress and elected George Washington to lead the patriots in the revalutionary war. Now some people call a signiture a John Hancock


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Was John Hancock single?

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Did John Hancock have a ponytail?

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The words "John Hancock" are often used to describe the word "signature." When J. Hancock singed the Declaration of Independence, his was the largest sig. of them all. Hancock is best-remembered for his giant signature on the document, so that is why a signature is often called a "John Hancock."


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When did John Hancock's uncle adopted him?

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When did john Hancock's kids die?

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