George Hancock (Hancox), (1801-)
was married in 1827 in the Parish of Kilmersdon in the County ofSomerset, he was a batchelor and married Esther MOORE, a spinister bybanns. Both signed the Marriage Certificate No. 229 with an X. GeorgeHancock and another unidentified signature were witnesses. The witnessGeorge Hancock was written poorly but with correct spelling. Thismis-spelling (Hancox) was transferred to all their childrens BirthRegistrations.
George Hancock occupation is listed as a Coalminer or a Collier on arange of Parish Records.
A Coalminer was a person employed to hew for coal in a coal mine or pit.Mining was a dangerous occupation where people, men especially, losttheir lives at an early age through lung decease from inhaling dust,stale air, etc., accidents or mine cave-ins. He was also listed as aCollier, a person who sold coal andcharcoal.

George HANCOCK (Hancox) (1833 -)
his birth is listed at Kilmersdon Common.

George Hancock (1873- ) was born at Kamps Gully, Ballarat, Victoria,Australia. George and Mary were married at St. Lukes Church in Wallsendin 1900. At the time of his marriage he was a miner, living at Minmi. Atthe time of his son George birth in 1913, he was listed as a miner inGreta.

George Hancock (1913-1969) Was born in Greta N.S.W., although the familylived at Anvil Creek, which was very close toGreta.
At the time of his marriage to Jean his occupation was listed as alabourer.
At the time of his passing his occupation was aBoilerman.
George died on a fishing weekend at his favourite spot, Fingal Bay. Atthe time of his death he lived at 98 King St.Newcastle.

Isabella Ann Hancock (1901-1991) was born inMinmi

, N.S.W. AUST.
Isabella was buried at New Lambton Heights, N.S.W.

Joanna HANCOCK (Hancox) (1827 -)
Was born in Kilmersdon Common, her mother's name was listed as Esther.Her birth was registered on page 995 as a Hancox, a common error in thosedays. Elizabeth was christened the second time on 17 Sep 1843 inBedwellty, Glamorgan, Wales.
Her father George, was listed as a Coalminer.

John HANCOCK (Hancox) (1836 -1901)
Was born at Kilmersdon Common, Somerset, one hundred years before ErnieDavis.
His father's occupation was listed as a Collier at the time of his birth. Records indicate that he travelled as a cabin passenger on board the "LADY AGNES DOVE' from Liverpool to Melbourne , arriving on 30 Aug 1854 aged 18 years. John travelled as an un-assisted passenger, the ship was 370 tons, the master was Mr. A. Blacklock. There were four passengers,George Miles (24), J. Kayll (16), J. Bruce (14) and John Hancock. The documents show "4 passengers rate payable to Immigration Agent Melbourne before entry 20/- (20 shillings). (This information was found in theUn-assisted Inward Pasenger Lists- British Ports- Victoria, referenceB075-001)
He worked as a miner in the Castlemaine Goldfields, this is where he met and married Ann Kinsey. The couple lived in Victoria for about 10 years and then moved to New South Wales. They settled in Minmi where John worked in the J & A Brown mines.
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Sampson HANCOCK (Hancox) (1829 -)
was born at Coleford, Somerset, and was registered on Certificate No.1100.

Solomon HANCOCK (Hancox) (1831 -)
was born at Kilmersdon Common.

Solomon Hancock (1853-1930)
Came to Sydney on board the "Annie H. Smith" From New York on 21 July1877. Solomon was a miner, and probably worked as a coalminer inPennsylvania U.S.A. before coming toAustralia.
He left another Hancock Relative in the U.S.A.

Sidney Handsaker ( - )
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Sarah Hart (1823-1899) Arrived in New South Wales aged 12 years in 1835.