Theodore E. Hancock
Theodore E. Hancock Columbia University Law School | |
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Occupations | |
Spouse |
Martha B. Connelly (m. 1882) |
Children | 3, including Clarence E. Hancock |
Relatives | Stewart F. Hancock Jr. (grandson) |
Attorney General of New York | |
In office January 1, 1894 – December 31, 1898 | |
Preceded by | Simon W. Rosendale |
Succeeded by | John C. Davies |
22nd District Attorney of Onondaga County, New York | |
In office November 5, 1889 – November 8, 1892 | |
Preceded by | Lawrence T. Jones |
Succeeded by | Benjamin J. Shove |
Theodore E. Hancock (May 30, 1847 – November 19, 1916) was an American lawyer and politician. He was
Biography
He was born on May 30, 1847, in Granby, New York, to Freeman Hancock and Mary Williams.[2]
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He graduated from
In 1873, he commenced practice in New York City in the office of Bangs & North. A few years later, he removed to Syracuse, New York, and opened the office of Gilbert & Hancock.
In 1879, he established the firm of Hancock, Beach, Peck and Devine in Syracuse. His son Stewart F. Hancock was considered the "modern-day founder of the firm", and his grandson Stewart F. Hancock Jr. rejoined the firm in 1994 after serving on the New York Court of Appeals.[3]
He was a
He died on November 19, 1916, in Syracuse, New York.
Personal life
He was married on June 7, 1882, to Martha B. Connelly of Wheeling, West Virginia, and had three children:[2]
- Stewart F. Hancock (born April 4, 1883) - Graduated from Wesleyan University in 1905 and Syracuse University Law School in 1907. He was admitted to the bar in 1907 and practiced law as a member of the firm of Hancock, Hogan & Hancock.[2]
- United States Congressman for New York's 35th District, 1927-1945. Syracuse Hancock International Airportis named after him
- Martha Hancock - Educated at Syracuse University and Wesleyan College.[2]
References
- New York Times. November 20, 1916. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
Theodore E. Hancock, Attorney General of New York State ...
- ^ a b c d e f Haskin, Joseph A. "Oswego County, New York Biographies". The Union Army, Volume VIII, Biographical, Federal Publishing Co., 1908. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- ^ Kropf, Annemarie. "Law firm flourishes in key niches". The Business Journal - Central New York, June 13, 2003. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- ^ "District Attorneys: Onondaga County". Historical Society of the New York Courts. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022.
Further reading
- Theodore Hancock b. 30 May 1847 Granby, NY at genforum.genealogy.com Short bio, at Genforum
- [1] Presentation of the candidates for state office, in NYT on November 5, 1893 (erroneously predicting Hancock's defeat)
- [2] The re-elected state officers, in NYT on November 6, 1895
- [3] Election results, in NYT on November 6, 1895
- [4] The honorary degree, in NYT on July 1, 1897
- [5] The run for mayor, in NYT on November 5, 1899