George Hancock (Virginia politician)

George Hancock
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1793 – March 4, 1797
Preceded byJames Madison
Succeeded byJohn 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(1754-06-13)June 13, 1754
Chesterfield County, Virginia Colony, British America
DiedJuly 18, 1820(1820-07-18) (aged 66)
Fotheringay, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place"Fotheringay," Elliston, Virginia
Political partyFederalist
SpouseMargaret Hancock
ChildrenJulia Hancock
Residence(s)"Santillane", "Fotheringay"
ProfessionPlanter, lawyer
Military service
Branch/serviceContinental Army
Virginia State Militia
Years of service1776–1780
1785
RankColonel
UnitVirginia Line
Botetourt County Militia
Battles/warsAmerican 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.