Brief Life History of Lucretia
When Lucretia Hancock was born on 24 August 1807, in Shrewsbury, Rutland, Vermont, United States, her father, Benjamin Hancock, was 25 and her mother, Lucretia Proctor, was 19. She married Joseph Robison Jr. on 5 February 1829, in Clay, Onondaga, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 9 sons and 4 daughters. She lived in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United States in 1850. She died on 31 August 1899, in Fillmore, Millard, Utah, United States, at the age of 92, and was buried in Fillmore Cemetery, Fillmore, Millard, Utah, United States.
Photos and Memories (63)
Do you know Lucretia? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (42)
- Lucretia Robison in household of Almon Robison, "United States Census, 1870"
- Lucretia Hancock, "Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954"- Birth Record
- Lucretia Robison death, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Record of Members (Worldwide), 1836-1970"
Spouse and Children
Children (13)
+8 More Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (10)
+5 More Children
World Events (8)
1808
Atlantic slave trade abolished.
1818
Illinois is the 21st state.
1832 · The Black Hawk War
Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.
Name Meaning
English: from the Middle English personal name Hann + the hypocoristic suffix -cok, which was commonly added to personal names (see Cocke ).
Dutch: from Middle Dutch hanecoc ‘winkle, periwinkle’ (a type of shellfish), probably a metonymic occupational name for someone who gathered and sold shellfish.
History: Thomas Hancock, the uncle of Declaration of Independence signatory John Hancock (1736/7–93), was among the foremost of 18th-century American businessmen. He was a descendant of Nathaniel Hancock, who was known to have been in Cambridge, MA, as early as 1634. Born in Braintree, MA, John Hancock was president of the Second Continental Congress and the first governor of the state of MA.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesStory Highlight
Joseph Robison by Dr. John Collier Robison, a grandson
Joseph Robison Written by Dr. J. C. Robison, a grandson This story was found hand written in the Book of Remembrance of Dr. John Collier Robison. Joseph Robison, the husband of Lucretia Hancock Rob …
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.