Simon Hancock

• General Notes
  • Simon Hancock was born in England ca 1610.
    
    Simon Hancock came to Virginia about 1637 and settled on the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Lynnhaven Parish, which at the time was in Lower Norfolk County, but later became Princess Anne County. On 26 Aug 1642 Simon married Mrs. Sarah Gye, widow of Gilbert Gye. Simon became a planter and a merchant.
    
    Simon's name appears frequently in the early public records of Lower Norfolk County in the period from 1641 to 1654, during which time it appears that he became a prominent and respected member of the community. One of the first county records entries was a certificate for 200 acres of land granted Simon Hancock for transporting four individuals to the colony. Another entry shows he was awarded 200 more acres of land for the transportation of four other people.
    
    Also in the year 1642, he was elected Church Warden and a Vestryman of Lynnhaven Parish. The first Lynnhaven Church was built in 1639. A second, known as the Eastern Branch Chapel, was built in 1642, probably on land donated by Simon Hancock. Simon Hancock and Mrs. Sarah Yeardley (aka Yardley) were given a Power of Attorney to transact business from his "loving friend," and her husband, Francis Yeardley, dated 12 Nov 1653, recorded on 15 Dec 1653. Francis Yeardley, son of Sir George Yeardley, the Governor of the Virginia colony, was appointed Captain of the Militia during the Indian scare on the Eastern Shore.
    
    Simon Hancock died in 1654 in Lower Norfolk County, Virginia. His widow, Sarah Hancock, afterwards married William Piggot.
    
    Compiled by James Reid Hancock (HANSER5@@aol.com)
    
    Sources: The Hancock Family in England and America (1993) by Arvil Dale Hancock, 726 Jura Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087; Publisher: Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore, Md; Colonial Families of Philadelphia (1911) by John W. Jordan, The Lewis Publishing Company, NY

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