Hancock, John, 1737-1793

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John Hancock (January 23, 1737 [O.S. January 12, 1736] – October 8, 1793) was an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is remembered for his large and stylish signature on the United States Declaration of Independence, so much so that the term John Hancock or Hancock has become a nickname in the United States for one's signature. He also signed the Articles of Confederation, and used his influence to ensure that Massachusetts ratified the United States Constitution in 1788.

Born in Braintree, Massachusetts, in a part of town that eventually became the separate city of Quincy, he was raised in Boston by his uncle, Thomas Hancock, following the death of his father. After graduating from the Boston Latin School in 1750, Hancock enrolled in Harvard College and received a bachelor's degree in 1754. Upon graduation, he began to work for his uncle, just as the French and Indian War had begun. Thomas Hancock had close relations with the royal governors of Massachusetts and secured profitable government contracts during the war. John Hancock learned much about his uncle's business during these years and was trained for eventual partnership in the firm. From 1760 to 1761, Hancock lived in England while building relationships with customers and suppliers. Upon returning to Boston, Hancock gradually took over the House of Hancock as his uncle's health failed, becoming a full partner in January 1763. After his uncle's death, Hancock inherited the business, his uncle's estate, two or three household slaves, and thousands of acres of land, becoming one of the wealthiest men in the colonies.

In 1765, Hancock was elected a selectman of Boston. His election came at a moment when colonial resistance to the Acts of Parliament was intensifying, and Hancock allied himself with the Boston Whigs. Hancock's popularity guaranteed him election to every political post he sought, and in 1774 he was chosen as a member of the Massachusetts delegation to the First Continental Congress. In 1775 he returned as a member of the Second Continental Congress which elected him President. He presided over the chamber during the discussion concerning the appointment of a commander in chief for the Continental Army. It is likely that he saw himself as a candidate for the post and was deeply disappointed when both John Adams and Samuel Adams rose to nominate George Washington. Hancock remained president during the debate over independence and famously signed the Declaration with his bold signature.

Hancock returned to Boston in 1777, and in 1780 he was elected first governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, serving from 1780 to 1785 and from 1787 until his death. As a politician eager to defend the rights and powers of his state, Hancock was unsure about the Federal Constitution. Although he presided over the state ratifying convention he and Samuel Adams, who held similar views, remained silent during the debates. When it became clear, however, that ratification might fail, the two "Old Revolutionaries" spoke in support of the Constitution and it was approved by a narrow margin (187 to 168). Legend suggests that some suggested to Hancock that while Washington most certainly would become President it was likely a New Englander would be selected as Vice President and that he was a logical choice. Hancock received only four electoral votes in the election, however, none of them from his home state; the Massachusetts electors all voted for John Adams, who received the second-highest number of electoral votes and thus became vice president. Although Hancock was disappointed with his performance in the election, he continued to be popular in Massachusetts.

His health failing, Hancock spent his final few years as essentially a figurehead governor. With his wife at his side, he died in bed on October 8, 1793, at age 56.

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associatedWith Sullivan, James, 1744-1808. person
correspondedWith Sullivan, John, 1740-1795. person
associatedWith Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872 person
associatedWith Swann, William, 1746-1835. person
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associatedWith Tucker, Samuel, 1747-1833 person
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associatedWith Vaughan, John, 1756-1841 person
associatedWith Waine, William. person
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Quincy MA US
Boston MA US
Lexington MA US
Subject
American loyalists
Ships
Boston Tea Party, 1773
Commerce
Fort Moultrie, Battle of, S.C., 1776
Governor
Home and Family
Judges
Justices of the peace
Lighthouse
Long Island, Battle of, New York, N.Y., 1776
Military uniforms
Money
Politics, government and public administration
Polygamy
Privateering
Real property
Rhode Island, Battle of, R.I., 1778
Shays' Rebellion, 1786-1787
Shipping
Smallpox
Social life and customs
Statesmen
Weather
Occupation
Delegates, U.S. Continental Congress
Governor
Governors
Landowners
Merchants
Politicians
Scribe
Secretaries of State (State governments)
Statesmen
Activity

Person

Birth 1737-01-23

Death 1793-10-08

Male

Americans,

Britons

English

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