The state line of Virginia forms the northern boundary of Hancock County, which was established in 1844. Sneedville serves as the county seat. This northeastern Tennessee County was named in honor of John Hancock.
A member of the Continental Congress from Massachusetts, John Hancock presided over the Congress for the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. He was the first signer. His flamboyant signature is well known. Twice governor of Massachusetts, Hancock died in that office in 1793.
Mostly mountainous, Hancock County was formed from lands that previously had been part Hawkins and Claiborne Counties.
Good link with alot of information about Hancock Co.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnhancoc/links.htm
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