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Raley John W. [Male]

Person ID: 1679

ELLA ROSALIE HANCOCK was born 1868 in St. Mary's Co., MD to Mary Marcellina Sothoron & Josiah Hawkins and died June 03, 1893 in St. Mary's Co., MD. She married ZACHARIAH THOMAS "ZACK" RALEY February 05, 1891 in St. Joseph's RCC, Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD, son of JOHN RALEY and MARY MATTINGLY. He was born April 11, 1863 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died February 28, 1923 in Washington, D.C.. (Reno*)

Named in son Zachariah's marriage notices (see his Notes).

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Mattingly Mary J. [Female]
Person ID: 1680

ELLA ROSALIE HANCOCK was born 1868 in St. Mary's Co., MD to Mary Marcellina Sothoron & Josiah Hawkins and died June 03, 1893 in St. Mary's Co., MD. She married ZACHARIAH THOMAS "ZACK" RALEY February 05, 1891 in St. Joseph's RCC, Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD, son of JOHN RALEY and MARY MATTINGLY. He was born April 11, 1863 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died February 28, 1923 in Washington, D.C.. (Reno*)

Named in son Zachariah's marriage notices (see his Notes).

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Raley Paul Hancock [Male] b. 7 JAN 1892 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. 22 OCT 1939 St. Mary's Co., MD
Person ID: 1681

PAUL H. RALEY, b. January 07, 1892, St. Mary's Co., MD to Ella Hancock & Zachariah Raley; d. October 22, 1939, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. EMMA DELL HEATHE, July 26, 1911, St. Joseph's RCC, Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. 1890, Rutland, VT; d. Aft. 1911. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

Paul Hancock Raley of 3403 1/2 Ga. Ave. NW, Washington, DC registered for the draft at Pct. 10G, Washington, DC on 5 Jun 1917. He was 25 years old, born 7 Jan 1892 at Clements, Maryland, married with a 5 year old child, Caucasian; he had no military experience. Occupation Clerk at Sanitary Grocery Co., No. 21, 3rd & A. NE, Washington, DC. Described as tall, medium build, grey eyes, dark brown hair, no impairments. Form No. 2298, Card No. 046. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:



1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.11) 154 Columbia Road NW, Pct. 10, Washington, DC - ED 383, Sh 13(195)A, Ln 43, 251/290
- Raley, Paul H. Head, 28 year old married white male, has a mortgage on his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Manager at Grocery Store, drawing wages.
-----, Emma D. Wife, 31 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Vermont. Occupation None.
-----, Ellen. Daughter, 7 year old white female, attended school since Sept. Born in DC, father in Maryland, mother in Vermont.
** At same address, family # 251/291:
- Raley, Zach T. Head, 56 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Clerk at U.S. Govt., drawing wages.
-----, Essie. Wife, 47 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
-----, Thomas E. Son, 22 year old married white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Clerk at Grocery, drawing wages.
-----, Gladys. Daughter-in-law, 24 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Clerk at Dept. Store, drawing wages.
-----, Emmie. Daughter, 24 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, James G. Son, 20 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Clerk at Grocry, drawing wages.
-----, Rosalia. Daughter, 18 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Saleslady at Dept. Store, drawing wages.
-----, Molly. Daughter, 16 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.15) 320 Bryant NE, Pct. 12, Washington, DC - ED 357, Sh 24(105)A, Ln 8, 231/234
- Raley, Paul H. Head, 39 year old married white male, first married at 19. Owns his non-farm home valued at $8,000, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Asst. Supt. of A & P Tea Co., drawing wages.
-----, Emma D. Wife, 41 year old married white female, first married at 23. Can read & write, speaks English. Seh & mother born in Vermont, father in Massachusetts. Occupation None.
-----, Grace E. Daughter, 17 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Born in DC, father in Maryland, mother in Vermont. Occupation None.

RALEY, Paul H., 7 Jan 1892 - 22 Oct 1939. Buried at St. Joseph's Catholic (New), Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :460)

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Heathe Emma Dell [Female] b. 1890 Rutland, VT - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 1682

PAUL H. RALEY, b. January 07, 1892, St. Mary's Co., MD to Ella Hancock & Zachariah Raley; d. October 22, 1939, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. EMMA DELL HEATHE, July 26, 1911, St. Joseph's RCC, Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. 1890, Rutland, VT; d. Aft. 1911. (Reno*)

See husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

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Raley John William [Male] b. 24 DEC 1892 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. 8 JUN 1893 St. Mary's Co., MD
Person ID: 1683

JOHN WILLIAM RALEY, b. December 24, 1892, St. Mary's Co., MD to Ella Hancock & Zachariah Raley; d. June 08, 1893, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)

RALEY, John William, infant s/Zachariah T. & late Ella Rosalie Raley, d. 8 June 1893 age 5 mo., 18 days. Beacon 6/22/1893. (Fresco(3)*:446)

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Robinson Martha Elizabeth [Female] b. 29 DEC 1874 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. AFT APR 1930
Nickname: Mattie
Person ID: 1684

WILLIAM JORDAN HANCOCK was born November 1869 in St. Mary's Co., MD to Mary Marcellina Sothoron & Josiah Hancock; and died Aft. 1910. He married MARTHA "MATTIE" ELIZABETH ROBINSON August 19, 1896 in Methodist Ch., Sandgates, St. Mary's Co., MD, daughter of JAMES ROBINSON and MARY BUCKLER. She was born December 29, 1874 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died Aft. 1910. (Reno*)

See husband's Notes for 1900 through 1920 Federal Census entries.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.14) 2018 West Harlem Ave., Ward 16, Baltimore City, MD - ED 259, Sh 19(152)A, Ln 40, 325/339
- Hancock, Martha E. Head, 55 year old widowed white female, first married at 21. Owns her non-farm home valued at $3200. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
-----, Marion. Daughter, 21 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Sten. for Lawyer, drawing wages.
-----, William A. Son, 20 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Clerk for Ins. Co., drawing wages. Not a veteran.
-----, Gilbert E. Son, 17 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Clerk for Ins. Co., drawing wages.

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Robinson James [Male]
Person ID: 1685

WILLIAM JORDAN HANCOCK was born November 1869 in St. Mary's Co., MD to Mary Marcellina Sothoron & Josiah Hancock; and died Aft. 1910. He married MARTHA "MATTIE" ELIZABETH ROBINSON August 19, 1896 in Methodist Ch., Sandgates, St. Mary's Co., MD, daughter of JAMES ROBINSON and MARY BUCKLER. She was born December 29, 1874 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died Aft. 1910. (Reno*)

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Buckler Mary [Female]
Person ID: 1686

WILLIAM JORDAN HANCOCK was born November 1869 in St. Mary's Co., MD to Mary Marcellina Sothoron & Josiah Hancock; and died Aft. 1910. He married MARTHA "MATTIE" ELIZABETH ROBINSON August 19, 1896 in Methodist Ch., Sandgates, St. Mary's Co., MD, daughter of JAMES ROBINSON and MARY BUCKLER. She was born December 29, 1874 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died Aft. 1910. (Reno*)

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Hancock James Robinson [Male] b. MAY 1897 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. AFT JAN 1920
Person ID: 1687

JAMES ROBINSON HANCOCK, b. May 1897, St. Mary's Co., MD to William Hancock & Martha Robinson; d. Aft. 1910. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries.

James Robinson Hancock of 605 North Mount, Baltimore, Md. registered for the draft at Pct. 11, Baltimore, MD on 5 June 1917. He was 21 years old, born 4 May 1896 in SandGate, Md [St. Mary's Co.], Married, Caucasian. Occupation Mill(?) Loader for Poole Expressway Co., Texas, MD. Served 1 day as a Private in Maryland Old Guard Infantry. Described as tall, slight build, blue eyes, d. brown hair, not bald, no impairments. Form No. 1563, Card No. 145. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:



1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.10) 407 Arlington Ave., Ward 16, Baltimore City, MD - Ed 264, Sh 14B, Ln 87, 267/361
- Hancock, James R. Head, 28 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Fireman at Fire Department, drawing wages.
-----, Anna D. Wife, 23 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, James R., Jr. Son, 1 8/12 year old white male. He & parents born in Maryland.
- (1 Servant)

James R. Hancock, white citizen if Baltimore City, MD, born in Maryland in 1918, enlisted 6 Apr 1942 at Wilmington, DE as a Private in the Air Corps, for the duration plus 6 months, from civil life. Was married, had 2 years of college. Height 73, weight 171. (Ancestry.com* -U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946)

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Hancock Benjamin Clyde [Male] b. 31 AUG 1898 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 1688

BENJAMIN CLYDE HANCOCK, b. August 31, 1898, St. Mary's Co., MD to William J.Hancock & Martha Robinson; d. Aft. 1910. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1900 through 1920 Federal Census entries.

Benjamin Clyde Hancock of 1700 Harlem Ave., Baltimore, Md. registered for the draft at Local Board 16, Baltimore, MD on 12 Sept 1918. He was 20 years old, born 31 Aug 1898 in USA, White. Occupation Conductor for United Railway Co., Baltimore, MD. Neares relative Mattie Robinson Hancock of Laurel _____, St. Mary's Co., MD. Described as medium height, slender, grey eyes, light brown hair, no impairments. Serial No. 1102, Order No. 342. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:



1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.12) 3137 Belmont Ave., Ward 16, Baltimore City, MD - ED 270, Sh 11B, Ln 76, 188/188
- Hancock, Benjamin C. Head, 31 year old married white male, first married at 25. Owns his non-farm home valued at $5850, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Railroad Conductor, drawing wages. Not a veteran.
-----, Virginia E. Wife, 27 year old married white female, first married at 21. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Howard. Son, 4 year old white male. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Kenneth. Son, 2 year old white male. He & parents born in Maryland.

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Hancock Elsie Angeline [Female] b. 1906 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. AFT JAN 1920
Person ID: 1689

ELSIE ANGELINE HANCOCK, b. 1906, St. Mary's Co., MD to William Hancock & Martha Robinson; d. Aft. 1910. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

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Hancock Marian Virginia [Female] b. 1909 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. AFT JAN 1920
Person ID: 1690

MARIAN VIRGINIA HANCOCK, b. 1909, St. Mary's Co to William Hancock & Martha Robinson., MD; d. Aft. 1910. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

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Hancock William Jordan [Male] b. 1910 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 1691

WILLIAM JORDAN HANCOCK, JR., b. 1910, St. Mary's Co., MD.to William Hancock & Martha Robinson. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 (as "Allen") Federal Census entries, mother's Notes for 1930 entry.

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Hancock Gilbert Earl [Male] b. 12 DEC 1912 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. AFT JUL 1943
Person ID: 1692

GILBERT EARL HANCOCK, b. December 12, 1912, St. Mary's Co., MD.to William Hancock & Martha Robinson. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1920 Federal Census entry, mother's Notes for 1930 entry.

Gilbert E. Hancock White citizen of Baltimore City, MD, born 1912 in Maryland, enlisted 6 July 1943 at Baltimore, MD as a Private for the duration plus 6 months, from Civil Life. Had 2 years of high school, was married. (Ancestry.com* - World War II Army Enlistment Records)

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Burroughs Mary Lillian [Female] b. MAR 1875 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. 1958 Washington, DC
Person ID: 1693

LEONARD HEZEKIAH HANCOCK was born January 1871 in MD to William Hancock & Sarah E. Sothoron; and died 1948 in St. Mary's Co., MD. He married MARY LILLIAN BURROUGHS 1897, daughter of AQUILLA BURROUGHS and MARY FOWLER. She was born March 1875 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died 1958 in Washington, D.C.

See mother's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, husband's Notes for 1910 through 1930 entries.

HANCOCK, Lillian B., 1899 - 1972, Wife of Leonard H. Hancock (same stone). Buried at St. Joseph's Catholic, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :256)

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Burroughs Aquilla [Male] b. 1848 - d. 1893 All Faith Episcopal, Huntersville, St. Mary's Co., MD
Person ID: 1694

LEONARD HEZEKIAH HANCOCK was born January 1871 in MD to William Hancock & Sarah E. Sothoron; and died 1948 in St. Mary's Co., MD. He married MARY LILLIAN BURROUGHS 1897, daughter of AQUILLA BURROUGHS and MARY FOWLER. She was born March 1875 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died 1958 in Washington, D.C..

AQUILLA BURROUGHS, JR.
1848 - 1893
MERCHANT, VESTRYMAN, POSTMASTER
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
(Grave Marker, Christ Church, Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD)

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Fowler Mary [Female] b. SEP 1850 Maryland - d. 1926 St. Joseph's Catholic (New), Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD
Person ID: 1695

LEONARD HEZEKIAH HANCOCK was born January 1871 in MD to William Hancock & Sarah E. Sothoron; and died 1948 in St. Mary's Co., MD. He married MARY LILLIAN BURROUGHS 1897, daughter of AQUILLA BURROUGHS and MARY FOWLER. She was born March 1875 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died 1958 in Washington, D.C..

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.15) Chaptico Dist., St. Mary's Co., MD- ED 112, Sh 13B, Ln 65, 212/212
- Burroughs, Mary. Head, 49 year old widowed white female, born Sept 1850. Had 13 children, 6 living.
-----, Mary Lillian. Daughter, 25 year old ("M" struck out, replaced with "S") white female, born Mar 1875.
-----, Harriett Julia. Daughter, 24 year old single white female, born May 1876. Had 1 child, still living(!)
-----, Cary L Daughter, 20 year old single white female, born Dec 1879.
-----, Frances J. Daughter, 19 year old single white female, born Aug 1880.
-----, Edith G. Daughter, 14 year old single white female, born Feb 1886.
-----, Henry F. Son, 10 year old white male, born Mrch 1890.
- Hancock, Leonard H. ("Step-son" struck out, replaced with "Step-daughter"), 29 year old married white ("M" struck out, replaced with "F"), born Jany 1871. Married 3 years; had 1 child, still living.
-----, Lillian G. G Daughter, 1 year old white female, born Oct 1899.
- (1 Servant)

Mary Fowler Burroughs, b. 1850, d. 1926, "Related to Henry, Julia, Frances & Carolyn Burroughs," buried at St. Joseph's Catholic (New). (Tice* :88)

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Hancock Lillian Gertrude [Female] b. 19 OCT 1899 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. JUN 1972 St. Mary's Co., MD
Person ID: 1696

LILLIAN GERTRUDE HANCOCK, b. October 19, 1899, St. Mary's Co., MD to Leonard H. Hancock & Mary Burroughs; d. 1972, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)

See maternal grandmother's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, father's Notes for 1910 through 1930 entries.

Lillian Hancock, SSN 577-05-2062
Born 19 Oct 1899
Issued DC (before 1951)
Last Residence 20001 Washington, DC
Died Jun 1972
(SSDI*)

HANCOCK, Lillian G., 1899 - 1972. Buried at St. Joseph's Catholic, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :256)

St. Joseph's Catholic (New), Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD
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Hancock Eleanor L. [Female] b. 1901 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. 1956 St. Mary's Co., MD
Person ID: 1697

ELEANOR L. HANCOCK, b. 1901, St. Mary's Co., MD to Leonard H. Hancock & Mary Burroughs; d. 1956, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1910 through 1930 Federal Census entries.

HANCOCK, Eleanor L., 1901 - 1956. Buried at St. Joseph's Catholic (New), Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :256)

St. Joseph's Catholic (New), Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD
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Hancock Aquilla Burroughs [Male] b. 24 MAY 1902 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. 1947 St. Mary's Co., MD
Person ID: 1698

AQUILLA BURROUGHS HANCOCK, b. May 24, 1902, St. Mary's Co., MD to Leonard H. Hancock & Mary Burroughs; d. 1947, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.02) 939 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA - ED 114, Sh 1(1)A, Ln 21, 5/6
- Hancock, Aquilla B. Boarder, with several others in home of Stella Greer; a 26 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Accountant with Railway, drawing wages. Not a veteran.

HANCOCK, Aquilla B., 1902 - 1947. Buried at St. Joseph's Catholic (New), Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* : 256)

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