Background
Hancock, John was born on October 24, 1824 in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. Son of John Allen and Sarah (Ryan) Hancock.
Hancock, John was born on October 24, 1824 in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. Son of John Allen and Sarah (Ryan) Hancock.
Attended East Tennessee U.
Admitted to Alabama bar, 1846. District judge, Austin, Texas, 1851-1855. Member Texas Legislature, 1860-1861.
Refused to take oath of allegiance to Confederate States American. Member United States House of Representatives from Texas, 42d-44th, 48th congresses, 1871-1877, 83-85.
Member Texas Legislature, 1860-1861. Member United States House of Representatives from Texas, 42d-44th, 48th congresses, 1871-1877, 83-85.
Married Susan E. Richardson, 1855.
