John Hancock | |
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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 | October 24, 1824 Jackson County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 1893 (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 |
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.