John Hancock Politician

John Hancock (October 24, 1824 – July 19, 1893) was U.S. judge and politician. As a member of the Texas Legislature he opposed the secession of Texas during the American Civil War. After the war he represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party.

Personal facts

John Hancock
Birth dateOctober 24, 1824
Birth place
Jackson County Alabama
Religion
Episcopal Church (United States)
Date of deathJuly 19, 1899
Place of death
Austin Texas
Resting place
Oakwood Cemetery (Austin Texas)
Education
University of Tennessee

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Office holder

military rank
Conscientious objector
party
Democratic Party (United States)
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