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John Hancock (Texas politician)
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John Hancock (October 24, 1824 – July 19, 1893) was an American 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.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, Preceded by ...
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas | |
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
Preceded by | district established |
Succeeded by | Joseph D. Sayers |
Constituency | 10th district |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1877 | |
Preceded by | Edward Degener |
Succeeded by | De Witt C. Giddings |
Constituency | 4th district (1871–1875) 5th district (1875–1877) |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 57th district | |
In office 1860–1861 | |
District Judge Texas 2nd Judicial District | |
In office 1851–1855 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1824-10-24)October 24, 1824 Jackson County, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | July 19, 1893(1893-07-19) (aged 68) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Susan Richardson |
Alma mater | East Tennessee University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Union (American Civil War) |
Rank | Conscientious objector: fled to Mexico |
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