History of Howard County; Ancestral File
Killed by Indians ?
Records of JoAnn Smith; 47157 Goodpasture Rd; Vida, Oregon 97488
Came to Boonslick in 1812.
Children Robert, Mildred, Phoebe and Catherine listed in estate papers of
Stephen SR. Refer to document for details.
Probate Records, Howard County, Robert Brown administrator - appointed Aug 29,
1821 page 12 - #0963415; Howard Probate Vol. 2 page 424 - February Term 1833
children Fanny Chism, formerly Fanny Cooper and husband John Chism; Catherine
Strother formerly Catherine Cooper and husband Thornton Strother, Polly
Vision, formerly Cooper and James Vision her husband - Robert Brown discharged
as their guardians.
Settled in Howard Co with Braxton Cooper, JR
Listed as deceased in Stephen SR's estate papers
Listed in estate records of Stephen SR as Polly BROWN, widow.
Guardian was Robert Brown in 1821; listed as Polly Vivion, formerly Polly
Cooper, wife of James Vivion, in estate papers of Braxton Cooper SR page 424,
Vol. 2 Howard Probate February Term 1833.
see notes of father
Listed in Probate Records of Howard County; and list of heirs in Stephen SR's
probate records
A John Hancock was one of the executors of Benjamin's will
Resided: 1795 Madison Co, KY
1807 Followed Benjamin Cooper from Madison Co, KY to Hancock's Bottom
1809 March moved to establish Booneslick Co
1817 Taxpayer Howard Co, MO
(Booneslicks, MO War 1812, enlisted 27 Aug 1814 Under Captain M. Cooper)
Sources: Headquarters Missouri National Guard; Office of Adjustant General,
Jefferson City, MO
1800 Census Madison Co, KY
1794-1806 Tax List, Madison Co, KY
Mar Rec Howard Co, MO
Boone Co Scrapbook
1840 Census Howard Co, MO
Served in War of 1812
Not listed in "Hancock Family" but documented by Karen's research
Estate notice 8 Jul 1823; a John Hancock had letter advertised in St. Louis Co,
MO Gazette 1817
Distribution of estate of John Hancock, deceased, dated Dec 1823; widow Nancy
and children Abbot, Cuzza "wife of George Jackson", Frances "wife of Benj.
Cooper Jr., and Polly wife of Wm. W. Kavanaugh.
A Private, serving 60 days 1814 at Booneslick Co. of Mounted Militia of
Territory of MO, commanded by Capt. Cooper.
History of MO pg 151
Bondsman at marrage Benjamin Cooper
See notes of father
Listed in 1850 census Howard County living near Robert Hancock age 60-70
According to Joanne Smith, living with Catherine Jackson and Richard Sisk, her
daughter in Chariton. Nancy listed as 78 years old.
Admin. of estate of his father; 1850 census Carroll County age 56; a Clergyman
Not listed in 1860 with his wife and children. Listed with 3,000 in land value
1860
"History of Carroll Co, MO" came to MO in 1807 with parents; 1810 to Cooper's
Bottom in Howard Co. Went to Carroll Co in 1836; ordained Presby. Minister;
went to CA in 1851, but ill along the way and died shortly after. Widow lived
some 25 years longer. He and wife were survied by 3 duaghters; 2 in Carroll Co
and 1 in Montana
Abbott Hancock in Saline, MO 1830
M 2 under 5; 1 5-10; 1 30-40
F 2 under 5; 1 20-30, 6 slaves.
El Dorado, CA 1850 census: Abbott 55 KY #335; Ephraim C., 18 MO; Chas. M age 20
MO. on the Consunne River; living close by #344 Sashell F. Cooper, 29 born MO;
James F. Cooper 22 M; Darius F. Cooper 23. History of Carroll County page 498
see notes of fathe
genealogy notes of July Cooper states mother related to Mass Hancocks
see notes of father
Married by Charles Kavanaugh, Methodist Church
See notes of father-moved to Maury about 1810
Sale of Hancock Goods, Maury Co, TN Dec 30, 1823
Resided: 1800 Clark Co, KY
1810 Madison Co
1820
1822 Maury Co, TN
One Source states "went to Williamson Co, TN"
Records through descendent Jane.
Bondsman marriage license Shershell Cooper
Sold land 85 acres on Waters of Alter Creek; living in Williamson Co, TN
1814-1816 during this transaction; relationship to father from Vol 1 43 KY
Historical Register
Children all listed as heirs in Maury Co Court Records
George Jackson and Abbott Hancock Adm
Records of JoAnn Smith
Bondsman-Sarshell Cooper; at marrage
Age 89 in 1860, Green Co, MO census living with Joseph and Lucinda Morton,
her daughter, and son John nearby. Williamson Co. marriages, pg 80
see notes of father
1860 Mu 179-527
1850 and 1860 census, Maury Co, TN; no children listed.
Bondsman at wedding was Samuel Reeves
Records state possible twin
Moved to MO
In DeSoto, MS 1837; Elected to MS General Assembly 1847; records of Martin
Dunville
Stephen W. Hancock Bondsman and Thomas J. Hardeman.
see notes of father
In Mississippi by 1837
Bondsman for brother John's wedding
see notes of father
Records may be confused with John Hancock son of Lewis and Frances.
Records of Martin Dunville
A John W. Hancock is listed in Green Co in 1840, 1850, 1860 checking to verify
this isn't the John Hancock b 1821 Cannon Co who had brother Benjamin and
William in Polk County during this time.
Records state a John Hancock was in Green Co, MO by 1837.
1840 census; 1850, Campbell Township pg 252 #118, age 46; 1860 census Campbell
Township pg 125, #830 age 56, 31,000 acres
This is the son of George - in 1860 his mother is living nearby with his sister
and mother.
see notes of father
Mother living with them in 1860 census; age 52 in 1860
Guardian was mother in estate papers
Guardian was Alexander Younger of Marshall TN; Sold land in Maury that father
had bought abt 1815/1816 where he had lived until his death.
see notes of father
Guardian was Stephen M. Hancock; There is a possiblity that this George Married
Martha Gilmore in Polk Co 5 Nov 1844; not listed in 1850 census
Researcher states that many families went to CA during this time.
Partly speculation on marriage to Gilmore girl - nothing else fits!
Records of Hancock Family state went to Howard Co, MO
A James and Albert Hancock were listed as from Madison Co, KY and founding
settlers of Howard Co, MO
Relationship to Stephen listed in Draper Manuscript.
From Cemetary Informaton of Howard County: "Robert Hancock came to Cooper's
Fort in 1809/1810. His wife's names was Jaley Kavanaugh, born in TN"
Rutherford County, TN records Jul 1807 "Charles Kavannaugh to Stephen
Kavannaugh Handcock and Charles Merchant Hancock, negro girl named Lale
acknowledged" pg 61
1810 Rutherford Co, TN census 1 M 1-10; 1 16-18; 1 18-26; 3 45 plus;
females 1 under 10; 1 16-26
1830 Howard Co census: Males 3 under 5; 1 5-10; 1 10-19; 1 50-60
Females 1 under 5; 1 5-10; 1 10-15; 2 15-20; 1 20-30; 1 40-50 #1501840 Howard Co Census: M 2 10-15; 2 15-20; 1 50-60
F 1 20-30; 1 60-70 page 11 (owned 14 slaves)
A Robert Hancock from TN settled in Howard Co abt 1810.
Robert Hancock, juror April 1804 Rutherford Co, NO pg 18; July 1804 pg 19; Jul
1807 pg 59
1850 census, Howard Co, MO Robert age 73; Jaley age 63; Robert age 24; Wm age
22 pg 194
Biography by Asa Hancock, grandson; Newspaper clipping listed death had
occurred prior to 9 Nov 1858.
"Marriage and Will Records of Howard County" by E. D. Ellsbury.A Robert C. Hancock listed in Howard Co probate records Aug 1856 - estate
records of James H. Hayer - $6 to estate.
Information from Researcher
Jaley or Jael; 1840 age 60/70
Listed as a midwife/doctor
1850 census age 46 pg 56 dwelling 761 Carroll Co
1840 Carroll County
1860 census age 56 Carroll Co pg 483, #358
Birth place listed as such: 1807 listed in Rutherford County court records with
Charles Merchant Hancock.
1810 census age 1800/1810
A Stephen K. md Lydia H. Henderson 15 May 1882 Carroll Co, MO
1850 living next to Waldens Carroll County - Sister
Cemetary records state birth 23 Jan 1808
Married by George Jackson, JP
Carroll County records list a Stephen K. Hancock, sergeant of ordnance stores,
company G, 9th, Missouri infantry, enlisted, Dec. 17, 1861, captured at
Blackwater December 19, 1861, was at Mansfield, LA and Pleasant, LA, Jenkin's
Perry, Ark, paroled July 5, 1865.
A Nancy Hancock, F, age 68 born VA and Harriet Hancock 8 F, born MO listed next
to Stephen in 1870 censu page 255, #351.
1870 census #255, page 361, Grand River Township age 66, farming, born TN.
see notes of father; not able to locate in MO census
Mentioned in Rutherford Co records 1807 - givena negro girl by Charles
Kavannaugh 1810 Rutherford Co census age 16-18 Is this Charles?
Could have died at an early age/no record of him in Missouri.
1830 10-15; 1840 20-30
1850 census age 37; Howard County
Obituary records states eldest daughter of Robert and Jaley. Had only one
daughter.
1810 Rutherford Co census
under 10 - name/marriage from IGI/census elimination
1830 census, age 20-30
Marriage record; second wife listed on 1850 census.
census records
15-20 in 1830
1850 census age 35 in Carroll County next to brother Stephen K.
Married by W. W. Kavanaugh; brother William helped care for family after
husband left for the California Gold Rush and died there.
Family returned to Howard Co in 1852.
census records
1830 age 15-20
Note: an Augustus Fristoe age 12 living with Eliza's brother in 1860 W. W.
Hancock. Was he possibly an orphan by then?
Married by Thomas Fristoe, M.G.
1830 census 10-19
Listed in History by Asa Hancock - went to fight in Mexican War and was never
heard of again.
age 26 on 1850 census
1830 census 5-10
1840 census 15-20
History of Chariton and Howard Counties pg 430; age 28 1850 census; served in
Confederate army
1830 census under 5
1840 census 15-20; there is a possibility that he was listed as age 10-15 in
1840 census on one of the brothers born 1825/1830 were gone in 1840.
1860 Howard County #654
age 29, also Augustus Fristoe age 12 M MO Died age 61 years, 6 months, 5 days
Obituary record - served in civil war for confederacy
1870 census Franklin Township #32. age 41 farmer;
Records of Karen Harvey
Records state settled in Madison Co, KY and to MO in 1836
Listed as deceased in Stephen SR's estate papers
Pioneer Families of MO page 399 list Elizabeth Hanson as daughter of Stephen
SR.
listed as desceased in Stephen SR's estate papers.
Nancy Ferguson was listed as guardian of heirs of Peter Ferguson allowed $170
for clothing May 1824, page 188 Howard County records - probably not the same
family.
listed in estate papers of Stephen SR
!Records of Karen Harvey
Records state settled in Madison Co, KY and to MO in 1836
Listed as deceased in Stephen SR's estate papers
Pioneer Families of MO page 399 list Elizabeth Hanson as daughter of Stephen
SR.
listed in estate papers of Stephen SR
!Records of Karen Harvey
listed as desceased in Stephen SR's estate papers.
Nancy Ferguson was listed as guardian of heirs of Peter Ferguson allowed $170
for clothing May 1824, page 188 Howard County records - probably not the same
family.
WIFE MARY MERCHANT IS SISTER OF CATHERINE MERCHANT, WIFE OF BROTHER
STEPHEN HANCOCK RIN#110 Draper Manuscipt mentions William and Stephen"The Hancock Family"; A William Hancock settled in Adair Co, Rev. Soldier; not
the same William; William went to MO with Daniel Boone and settled
in St. Charles County.
1805 William Hancock on tax list
1815 - taxed on land first claimed by Forrest Hancock
1816 on Tax ListPioneer Families pg 214 - William was a pioneer of both KY and
MO, came to MO among the first Americans who sought homes here and was the
first settler on the MO River bottom of Warren Co, which has since borne his
name. Owed 600 acres in 1815 on the waters of MO
1817 - St. Charles Territory; Femme Osage Township
"William Hancock" 1 M 45 yr and older; l F white 14 yrs and older
Recorder of Deeds, St. Charles Co, MO Book D, pg 21-22 William gave a tract of
land in St. Charles Co which had been formerly owned by James Hancock,
deceased, to Benjamin Hancock. "which tract of land has been transfered to me
by my children, the brothers and sisters of the said James Hancock" Dated 24
Jul 1816 William Sr came to Femme Osage Justice of the Peace. Confirmation of
relationship between William SR and Benjamin
Listed on Tate's Creek, Madison County; on Property Tax 1790; 1800
"Life of Daniel Boone" pg 26 Mentions Stephen and William went with Boone to
discuss a treaty with Duquesne in front of fort, also Flanders Callawy and
Squire Boone - 9 men total, 5 known
Listed in depositions at Madison Co, KY as arriving at Boonesborough in 1776
Birth dates of children calculated when not known based on date of marriage
Robert Hancock, nephew, states William and Stephen left from Bedford Co, VA for
KY. Birth of Stephen's first child recorded in Goochland Co; the same William; William went to MO with Daniel Boone and settled
in St. Charles County.
1805 William Hancock on tax list
1815 - taxed on land first claimed by Forrest Hancock
1816 on Tax List!BRYAN&ROSE: PP 202-203 PIONEER FAMILIES OF MO!WIFE MARY MERCHANT IS SISTER OF CATHERINE MERCHANT, WIFE OF BROTHER
STEPHEN HANCOCK RIN#110 Draper Manuscipt mentions William and Stephen"The Hancock Family"; A William Hancock settled in Adair Co, Rev. Soldier; not
the same William; William went to MO with Daniel Boone and settled
in St. Charles County.
1805 William Hancock on tax list
1815 - taxed on land first claimed by Forrest Hancock
1816 on Tax List1805 St. Charles Tax list, sec 3
6 family, 1 slave, 5 horses, 11 cattle
1810 PT, Sec 20
Birthing order of children and ages is not complete - needs more work
Mry's date based on date of last children's birth date
!Birthing order of children and ages is not complete - needs more work
Mry's date based on date of last children's birth dateBirthing order of children and ages is not complete - needs more work
Mry's date based on date of last children's birth date
see notes of father
A James Hancock settled in Howard Co with Coopers from Madison Co, KY
Records of Deeds, St. Charles Book D pg 21-22
A James Hancock listed in Court Records, Rutherford Co, TN January 1808
Served with Capt. Daniel M. Boone's company of Mounted Rangers during War of
1812 in Missouri Territory
Court of Common Pleas - document of settlement of estate; William Hancock,
administrator; Court papers dated 12 Feb 1814 - Box 56, File #1298 St. Charles
Co, MO, Most documents list "Jesse" rather than James.
!see notes of father
A James Hancock settled in Howard Co with Coopers from Madison Co, KY
Records of Deeds, St. Charles Book D pg 21-22
A James Hancock listed in Court Records, Rutherford Co, TN January 1808
Served with Capt. Daniel M. Boone's company of Mounted Rangers during War of
1812 in Missouri Territory
Court of Common Pleas - document of settlement of estate; William Hancock,
administrator; Court papers dated 12 Feb 1814 - Box 56, File #1298 St. Charles
Co, MO, Most documents list "Jesse" rather than James.
Founder of London, KY: lived in Knox, Laurel County
Fought in Battle of New Orleans; newspaper article
One source states death in Howard Co, MO
Records of letter written by Jarvis Jackson to Nephen July 5, 1882
Jackson Genealogy obtain from Lyle Williams
Records of Hancock family; see notes of father "The Hancock Family" Source
from Draper Papers, etc.
Son Jarvis is quoted as saying that he livied near his grandfather, Stephen
Hancock, in KY until a young man.
One source states birth in N.C.
Bondsman at marriage; Benjamin Cooper.
see notes of father
States he was married at age of 60
see notes of father
IGI states birth 17 Apr 1792 Bourbon
Birth also stated as 5 Dec 1795
Governor of Missouri
see notes of father
see notes of father
see notes of father
see notes of father
Records of William Farris, Kentucky
Will 3 Feb 1883 of Stephen Marshall Jackson
Hancock Papers
!Hancock Papers
listed as possible daughter in "Hancock Family"
This is questionable, due to location of marriage - more research is required
1810 census; female age 10-15
Not listed in Stephen SR's estate papers - could have died without descendants
by 1828 or question if she is a daughter of Stephen.
Will listed as "Son of William", Box 56, File #1298, St. Charles Co, MO;
Inventory filed January 1815. Widow Sarah listed as well as "heirs", names not
mentioned.
Not listed on tax tables in Madison county
!Settled in Boone Co, MO
1830 census St. Louis Co, Bon Homme Township
1 M under 5; 1 M 50-10; 1 M 40-50; 1 F under 5; 1 F 5-10; 2 F 10-15 1 F 30-40
!1830 Judy Hancock b. 1760-1770 living next door to Stephen- St. Louis, MO
census-believed to be same person located in 1840 Boone Co, MO
1850 census Boone Co, MO age 64 #86
1840 Census, Boone CO, MO pg 86 Males 1 under 5, 1 5-10, 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 1
50-60; F 2 under 5; 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 1 40-50
1838, 1839 Stephen Hancock Tax payer in St. Charles
Will of Stephen Hancock SR St. Louis Co 1824 lists son Stephen JR and beloved
wife Judith.
Estate of Stephen Hancock, file 3910, 1853, Loose Paper File Collection, St.
Louis Probate Court; Hugh M. Administrator of estate July 20, 1854.
Settlement filed 4 Dec 1855. Documents referred to trips made from Weston to
Boone Co., MO, from Boone Co. to St. Louis, etc. Affidavit by Hugh M. Hancock
15 Feb 1853 lists heirs. Inventory filed 5 Mar 1853, no mention of real
estate, various promissory notes. Appraisement filed 5 Mary 1853; Settlement,
distribution, filed 7 Jun 1859. A will was not included with the estate
papers.
!Eddlemon, St. Charles Co, Members of the Grand Jury, June 1811.
!Settled in Boone Co, MO
1830 census St. Louis Co, Bon Homme Township
1 M under 5; 1 M 50-10; 1 M 40-50; 1 F under 5; 1 F 5-10; 2 F 10-15 1 F 30-40
!1830 Judy Hancock b. 1760-1770 living next door to Stephen- St. Louis, MO
census-believed to be same person located in 1840 Boone Co, MO
1850 census Boone Co, MO age 64 #86
1840 Census, Boone CO, MO pg 86 Males 1 under 5, 1 5-10, 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 1
50-60; F 2 under 5; 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 1 40-50
1838, 1839 Stephen Hancock Tax payer in St. Charles
Will of Stephen Hancock SR St. Louis Co 1824 lists son Stephen JR and beloved
wife Judith.
Estate of Stephen Hancock, file 3910, 1853, Loose Paper File Collection, St.
Louis Probate Court; Hugh M. Administrator of estate July 20, 1854.
Settlement filed 4 Dec 1855. Documents referred to trips made from Weston to
Boone Co., MO, from Boone Co. to St. Louis, etc. Affidavit by Hugh M. Hancock
15 Feb 1853 lists heirs. Inventory filed 5 Mar 1853, no mention of real
estate, various promissory notes. Appraisement filed 5 Mary 1853; Settlement,
distribution, filed 7 Jun 1859. A will was not included with the estate
papers.
!Will listed as "Son of William", Box 56, File #1298, St. Charles Co, MO;
Inventory filed January 1815. Widow Sarah listed as well as "heirs", names not
mentioned.
Not listed on tax tables in Madison county
1850 Boone Co, MO census
1830 age 30-40; 1840 40-50
Listed as widow of Stephen on 15 Feb 1853.
!1850 Boone Co, MO census
1830 age 30-40; 1840 40-50
Listed as widow of Stephen on 15 Feb 1853.
1830 census 5-10
1840 10-15
not listed 1850 census with family
Listed as Heir of Stephen; living in Boone County
1850 census, Boone County age 32
27 - 1850 Boone Co census
1830 census M 5-10
1840 census 15-20
Listed as heir of Stephen Hancock, living in St. Louis County 15 Feb 1853
1850 census age 24
1830 census F under 5
1840 5-10
15 Feb 1853 - not listed as heir to Stephen Hancock
Settlement filed 7 June 1859 - Heirs of Sarah E. Harper listed; George Harper,
Minor; John Harper, guardian
1850 census age 19
1840 census 5-10
Administrator of father's extate; July 20, 1854 - on several occasions, Hugh M.
Hancock was cited to appear before the judge of the probate court, but he was
not found in St. Louis, County, MO. Dates of citations included, for example,
June 10, 1854, and July 24, 1858.
age 14 - 1850 census
1840 under 5
Listed as a heir to Stephen Hancock; listed as Pricilla W. Kenzie (?) in
Settlement, distribution filed 7 June 1859.
age 12 1850 census
1840 under 5