George Hancock (Virginia politician)
George Hancock | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1793 – March 4, 1797 | |
| Preceded by | James Madison |
| Succeeded by | John J. Trigg |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Botetourt County | |
| In office 1792 Alongside Martin McFerran | |
| In office 1784–1786 Alongside Archibald Stuart, Martin McFerran | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1754 Chesterfield County, Virginia Colony, British America |
| Died | July 18, 1820 (aged 66) Fotheringay, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | "Fotheringay," Elliston, Virginia |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Margaret Hancock |
| Children | Julia Hancock |
| Residence(s) | "Santillane", "Fotheringay" |
| Profession | Planter, lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Continental Army Virginia State Militia |
| Years of service | 1776–1780 1785 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Virginia Line Botetourt County Militia |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War *Siege of Savannah |
George Hancock (June 13, 1754 – July 18, 1820) was an American planter and lawyer from Virginia. He represented Virginia as a Federalist in the U.S. House from 1793 to 1797.