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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hancock_County,_OhioHancock County, Ohio - Wikipedia

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   Its county seat and largest city is Findlay. The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1828. It was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hancock County comprises the Findlay, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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   Why was Hancock County named after John Hancock?

   • Hancock County was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. The county is located in the northwestern area of the state. Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates.

   Hancock County, Ohio Genealogy • FamilySearch

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   What is the history of Hancock County?

   • Hancock County was founded on June 25, 1789 from part of Lincoln County (originally Hancock County, Massachusetts ). This county was named in honor of John Hancock (1737–1793), the Founding Father and president of the convention that produced the United States Declaration of Independence..

   Hancock County, Maine Genealogy: Courthouse & Clerks

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   Where can I find a history of Hancock County Ohio?

   • Beardsley, D.B.; History of Hancock County, Ohio: from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time Together with Remeiniscenses of Pioneer Life Incidents, Statistical tables and Biographical Sketches (Springfield, Ohio: Republic Print Co., 1881). Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library; Google Books Internet Archive, Ancestry ($)

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   Where did the name Hancock come from?

   • Recorded in several forms including Hancock, Handcock, Hancocks and Hancox, it originates from the personal name Johannes, an early form of John, and from the Hebrew "Yochanan" meaning Jehovah has favoured me with a son. To this was added the suffix "cock or cox". Cock was word used for many centuries to describe a lusty youth.

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3. www.ereferencedesk.com › ohio › hancockHancock County, Ohio: History and Information - eReferenceDesk

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   Jul 23, 2008 · Hancock County is a county located in the state of Ohio. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 74,782. Its county seat is Findlay. The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1828. It was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.

4. www.livingplaces.com › OH › how-the-counties-of-ohioHow the 88 Counties of Ohio Got their Names - Living Places

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   Hancock (1820), named for John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress (1775-1777) and first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hardin (1820), named for Colonel John Hardin who was executed by the Indians while on a peace mission in 1792.

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   Jun 9, 2024 · Hancock County was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. The county is located in the northwestern area of the state. [3]

6. tennesseeencyclopedia.net › entries › hancock-countyHancock County | Tennessee Encyclopedia

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   Oct 8, 2017 · The rock acquired its name because it was used by hunters to clean game. At one time, Hancock County was part of Hawkins County, North Carolina, which later became Hawkins County, Tennessee. During the brief rule of the State of Franklin, Hancock was part of Spencer County.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hancock_County,_GeorgiaHancock County, Georgia - Wikipedia

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   Hancock County is a county located in the East Central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,735. The county seat is Sparta. The county was created on December 17, 1793, and named for John Hancock, a Founding Father of the American Revolution.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hancock_CountyHancock County - Wikipedia

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   Hancock County is the name of ten counties in the United States. All are named for John Hancock who was a leader in the American Revolution. The counties are: Hancock County, Georgia; Hancock County, Illinois; Hancock County, Indiana; Hancock County, Iowa; Hancock County, Kentucky; Hancock County, Maine; Hancock County, Mississippi; Hancock ...