Theodore E. Hancock
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Theodore E. Hancock was an American lawyer and politician.
in 1867, and from Wesleyan University
in 1871. He then went on to study law at the Columbia University Law School where he received a Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted to the bar in 1873.
in the office of Bangs & North. A few years later, he removed to Syracuse, New York
, and opened the office of Gilbert & Hancock.
During 1879, he established the firm of Hancock, Beach, Peck and Devine in Syracuse
. His son, Stewart Hancock, was considered the "modern-day founder of the firm" and grandson, Stewart Hancock Jr. recently rejoined the firm after serving on the New York State Court of Appeals.
. In 1889, he was elected District Attorney of Onondaga County and served from 1890-1892.
He was New York State Attorney General
from 1894 to 1898, elected in 1893
and 1895
on the Republican ticket. In 1897, Wesleyan University
conferred on him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. In 1899, he ran for Mayor of Syracuse, NY.
Biography
Theodore E. Hancock was the son of Freeman Hancock and Mary Williams.Education
He graduated from Falley Seminary in FultonFulton, Oswego County, New York
Fulton is a small city in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 11,855 at the 2000 census. The city is named after Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat.The city of Fulton is located in the western part of the county....
in 1867, and from Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1831 and located in Middletown, Connecticut. According to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Wesleyan is the only Baccalaureate College in the nation that emphasizes undergraduate instruction in the arts and...
in 1871. He then went on to study law at the Columbia University Law School where he received a Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted to the bar in 1873.
Law career
In 1873, he commenced practice in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
in the office of Bangs & North. A few years later, he removed to Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
, and opened the office of Gilbert & Hancock.
During 1879, he established the firm of Hancock, Beach, Peck and Devine in Syracuse
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
. His son, Stewart Hancock, was considered the "modern-day founder of the firm" and grandson, Stewart Hancock Jr. recently rejoined the firm after serving on the New York State Court of Appeals.
Civil service
By 1879, he was elected a Justice of the PeaceJustice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
. In 1889, he was elected District Attorney of Onondaga County and served from 1890-1892.
He was New York State Attorney General
New York State Attorney General
The New York State Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of New York. The office has been in existence in some form since 1626, under the Dutch colonial government of New York.The current Attorney General is Eric Schneiderman...
from 1894 to 1898, elected in 1893
New York state election, 1893
The 1893 New York state election was held on November 7, 1893, to elect the Secretary of State, the State Comptroller, the Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Engineer and a judge of the New York Court of Appeals, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly and the New York...
and 1895
New York state election, 1895
The 1895 New York state election was held on November 5, 1895, to elect the Secretary of State, the State Comptroller, the Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Engineer and a judge of the New York Court of Appeals, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly and the New York...
on the Republican ticket. In 1897, Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1831 and located in Middletown, Connecticut. According to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Wesleyan is the only Baccalaureate College in the nation that emphasizes undergraduate instruction in the arts and...
conferred on him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. In 1899, he ran for Mayor of Syracuse, NY.
Personal life
He was married on June 7, 1882 to Martha B. Connelly of Wheeling, West Virginia, and had three children;- Stewart F. Hancock (born April 4, 1883) - Graduated from Wesleyan UniversityWesleyan UniversityWesleyan University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1831 and located in Middletown, Connecticut. According to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Wesleyan is the only Baccalaureate College in the nation that emphasizes undergraduate instruction in the arts and...
in 1905 and Syracuse University Law SchoolSyracuse UniversitySyracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
in 1907. He was admitted to the bar in 1907 and practiced law as a member of the firm of Hancock, Hogan & Hancock. - Clarence Eugene Hancock (born February 13, 1885) - Graduated from Wesleyan UniversityWesleyan UniversityWesleyan University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1831 and located in Middletown, Connecticut. According to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Wesleyan is the only Baccalaureate College in the nation that emphasizes undergraduate instruction in the arts and...
in 1906 and New York Law SchoolNew York Law SchoolNew York Law School is a private law school in the TriBeCa neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City. New York Law School is one of the oldest independent law schools in the United States. The school is located within four blocks of all major courts in Manhattan. In 2011, New York Law School...
in 1908. Admitted to the bar in 1908 and a member of the firm Hancock, Spriggs and Hancock. - Martha Hancock - Educated at Syracuse UniversitySyracuse UniversitySyracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
and Wesleyan CollegeWesleyan CollegeWesleyan College is a private, liberal arts women's college located in Macon, Georgia, United States.-History:The school was chartered on December 23, 1836 as the Georgia Female College, and opened its doors to students on January 7, 1839. The school was renamed Wesleyan Female College in 1843...
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Sources
- Theodore Hancock b. 30 May 1847 Granby, NY at genforum.genealogy.com Short bio, at Genforum
- Complete List of NYS Attorneys General at www.oag.state.ny.us List of New York Attorneys General, at Office of the NYSAG
- http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9E0CEFD7103BEF33A25756C0A9679D94629ED7CF Presentation of the candidates for state office, in NYT on November 5, 1893 (erroneously predicting Hancock's defeat)
- http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=9E02E2DD1139E033A25755C0A9679D94649ED7CF The re-elected state officers, in NYT on November 6, 1895
- http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9C05E3DD1139E033A25755C0A9679D94649ED7CF Election results, in NYT on November 6, 1895
- http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9502EFD9143DE633A25752C0A9619C94669ED7CF The honorary degree, in NYT on July 1, 1897
- http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9407EFDC1530E132A25756C0A9679D94689ED7CF The run for mayor, in NYT on November 5, 1899
- http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=940DEFDC103DE333A25753C2A9679D946796D6CF Obit in NYT on November 20, 1916 (giving rather sketchy and incorrect info)