Dorothy Handcock

( - 3 December 1830)
     Dorothy Handcock was born in Westmeath, Ireland. She was the daughter of Rev Richard Handcock and Sarah Toler.
Dorothy Handcock married John Loftus Cuppage on 17 December 1768 in St Anne, Dublin, Ireland.
     Dorothy died on 3 December 1830.

Dorothy Handcock

     Dorothy Handcock was the daughter of Thomas Handcock and Dorothy Green.
Dorothy Handcock married Rev William Walsh.

Eliah Handcock

(circa 1720? - before 2 January 1790)
     Eliah Handcock was born circa 1720? In Ireland?. His parentage is uncertain, but no longer relevant. He was the son of Rev? Eliah Handcock and 'Widow' Crowse.
Eliah Handcock married Mary Pierce in 1749 in Ardagh & Kilmore Diocese. He is probably the Eliah Handcock, who obtained a marriage licence to wed Mary Peirce/Piers, the daughter of Henry 3rd Baronet(1678-1733).
Lodge's peerage of Ireland describes him as the son of Eliah, of Annaghduffe.
     Eliah Handcock and Mary Reinhardina Guy Dickens obtained a marriage licence on 1 April 1772. Elia Handcock, widower, St Olave, Bermondsey & Mary Reinhardina, spinster, St Mary Hornsey.
Eliah Handcock married secondly Mary Reinhardina Guy Dickens on 9 April 1772 in St Olave, Southwark, Surrey. Eliah Handcock, widower, of this parish & Mary Reinhardin Guydickens of Hornsey, Mdx, spinster were married in this church by lycence. Signed Eliah Handcock & M R Guydickens, in the presence of Eliza Wood & Cha? Gilbert.
He was possibly her second cousin.
He was described as a gent of Waddon, Surrey in 1775.
     Eliah Handcock was mentioned in the will of Melchior Guy Dickens dated 10 July 1775.
     A marriage settlement between Eliah Handcock and Mary Reinhardina Guy Dickens was made on 26 January 1776. Post-nuptial settlement of (1) Eliah Handcock of Pennant, co. Brec., esq., and Mary Reinhardina Handcock his wife and daughter of Melchior Guydickins, esq., dec., being an assignment to (2) Thomas Millington of Bread Street Hill, London, gent., Timothy Handcock of Pennant, esq., and Solomon Hamilton of the Inner Temple, esq., of £4,000 of Capital Bank Stock devised by the said Melchior Guydickins to the said Mary Reinhardina Handcock his daughter, the interest to the use of the said Mary Reinhardina Handcock for life, and afterwards as a provision for the children of the marriage. Covenant by the said Eliah Handcock not to intermeddle . Endorsed: another copy of this indenture was left in the care of Messrs Henry & Robert Drummond of London, bankers..
     Eliah resided at Pennant, Breconshire, Wales, 1777.
Articles of agreement between (1) Joseph Pryce of Gellyhir, co. Glam., esq., and (2) Eliah Handcock of Pennant, co. Brec., esq., to convey free lands (3a.), two m's, two barns, one bakehouse, eleven cottages, one wharf, one fishery and customary lands (59a.) in the manor of Rumney, and customary lands (6a.) in p. Rumney and the manor of Wentlloog in the tenure of Thomas Sweet, gent., at the rent of £70, all formerly the estate of John Powell, dec. (father of Letitia, wife of 1), for £1700. 17 Sep 1770..
Conveyance by (1) Joseph Pryce of Gellyhir, co. Glam., esq., and Letitia, his wife, only daughter and customary heir of John Powell, esq., dec., to (2) Eliah Handcock of Pennant, co. Brec., esq., of m's in p. Rumney and in the manor of Wentlloog (acreages given), and a pew or seat in the church of p. Rumney. Recites M 7/16, and a surrender dated 10 May 1762, by 1, of lands in p. Rumney, and admission of Thomas Evans as feoffee in trust to the use of 1. Consideration: £1700. 1 Nov 1777..
3 Nov 1777: Copy of court roll recording the surrender by Joseph Pryce. esq., and Letitia, his wife, of lands (6a.) in p. Rumney, and the admission of Eliah Handcock of Pennant, co. Brec., esq. Consideration: £1700.
Copy of court roll recording the surrender by Eliah Handcock, esq., of land (6a.) in p. Rumney, and the admission of Thomas Evans of p. Rumney, gent., as feoffee in trust to the use of the said Eliah Handcock.
Copy of court roll recording the surrender by Joseph Pryce, esq., and Letitia, his wife, of free land (3a.), two m's, two barns, one bakehouse, eleven cottages, one wharf, one fishery and customary lands (59a.) in the manor of Rumney, and the admission of Eliah Handcock of Pennant, co. Brec., esq.
Copy of court roll recording the surrender by Eliah Handcock, esq., of free land (3a.), two m's, two barns, one bakehouse, eleven cottages, one wharf, one fishery and customary land (59a.) in the manor of Rumney, and the admission of Thomas Evans as feoffee in trust to the use of the said Eliah Handcock.
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Deed of covenant between (1) Eliah Handcock of Wickwarr near Wotten Underidge, co. Glou., esq., (2) Mary Reinhardina Handcock, wife of 1, and (3) Thomas Evans of p. Rumney, co. Mon., gent., to surrender m's and lands in the manors of Rumney and Wentlloog (acreages given), to (4) Timothy Handcock of New Ormond Street, p. St George Bloomsbury, co. Mddlx., esq., Michael Bray of Lincolns Inn, esq., and Michael Teight of Rathbone Place, p. Marylebone, doctor of physick, trustees, and the same to stand seized of the said lands towards making good the sum of £5,200 upon the trusts mentioned in recitals. Recites the will dated 10 July 1775 of Melchior Guy Dickens, esq., dec., bequeathing £4,000 capital bank stock to 2, his daughter, a settlement dated 26 Jan. 1776 between 1 and 2 on one part, and Thomas Millington, gent., Timothy Handcock and Solomon Hamilton, esq., trustees, transferring the said sum to the trustees in trust as coverture to 2, and after her death, to her heirs, a decree dated 6 March 1777 discharging the said Thomas Millington and Solomon Hamilton as trustees, and appointment dated 9 June 1777 of Edmond Kelly and Edward King as new trustees, the sale of £4,000 bank stock on 18 July 1777 for £5,200, recites M 7/16, 18, 20-21, recites that 1 paid £1,700 for lands as part of the sum of £5,200, and a decree dated 2 July 1782 to convey all estates in co. Mon. to 4. Dated 27 Feb 1783..
     Eliah Handcock and Mary Reinhardina Guy Dickens obtained a marriage licence on 4 June 1787 in London. But she was described as his wife in 1775 and 1776.
SoG reported that in the marriage licence allegation for Eliah Handcock and Mary Reinhardina Guydickens dated 4 June 1787, Mr. Handcock is listed as a widower of the parish of St. Andrew Holborn. Mary Guydickens is listed as a spinster of the same parish, aged 35. A licence was issued to them to be married in the parish church of St Andrew Holborn. We happen to have a microfilmed copy of the St Andrew marriage records and I found a marriage entry for them on 5 June 1787, one day after the licence was issued.
     Eliah Handcock was also reported as having married Mary Reinhardina Guy Dickens, daughter of Melchior Guy Dickens and Hannah Handcock, on 5 June 1787 in St Andrew, Holborn, London. Eliah Handcock of the parish of St Andrew Holborn, Middlesex, Esq, widower, and Mary Reinhardina Guydickens of the same parish were married in this church by licence 5 June 1787 by me Charles Barton, Rector. This marriage was solemnized between us Eliah Handcock and M R Guydickens in the presence of us Dorothea Handcock, R Perry.
     Eliah Handcock made a will dated 9 June 1787 in Rumney. I Eliah Handcock of Rompney, esquire make this my last will and testament ... I desire that my body may be decently buried at the discretion of my executrix hereafter named And I give devise and bequeath all my estate and effects whatsoever unto my dear wife Mary Reinhardina Handcock her heirs etc absolutely ... and I do hereby nominate my said wife sole executrix.
Copy of court roll recording the surrender by Thomas Evans of p. Rumney, yeoman, feoffee in trust to Eliah Handcock, esq., of free land (3a.), two m's, two barns, one bakehouse, eleven cottages, one wharf, one fishery and customary land (59a.) in the manor of Rumney, and the admission of Eliah Handcock. Dated 20 March 1789.
Copy of court roll recording the surrender by Eliah Handcock of p. Rumney, esq., of free land (3a.), two m's, two barns, one bakehouse, eleven cottages, one wharf, one fishery and customary land (59a.) in the manor of Rumney and in the tenure of Eliah Handcock, and the admission of Peter Rocke of Grays Inn, co. Mddx, gent., as feoffee in trust..
     Eliah died before 2 January 1790 in Rumney, Gwent/Monmouthshire, Wales.
     His will was proved on 2 January 1790 at the Llandaff Diocesan Court, Wales. He was buried on 7 January 1790 in Rumney.
19 August 1796: Release of title by (1) Michael Bray of Lincoln's Inn, co. Mddx, esq., surviving trustee, and covenant by (2) Mary Reinhardina Handcock of Queen Ann Street East, p. Saint Marylebone, co. Mddx, widow, to stand seized and surrender m's and lands in the manors of Rumney and Wentlloog to the use of (3) William Morgan of Watford, p. Eglwysilan, co. Glam., gent. Recites M 7/22 with recitals, that no surrender was made in pursuance to M 7/22, recites M 7/23-24, the will of Eliah Handcock dated 9 June 1787, devising his estate to 2, his wife, and that 2 agreed to sell lands to 3 for £2,300. Consideration: £2,300..

Rev? Eliah Handcock

(1679 - before 9 April 1768)
     Rev? Eliah Handcock was born in 1679 in Meath, Ireland. Second son of Thomas Handcock of Twyford & Dorothy Green. He was the son of Thomas Handcock and Dorothy Green.
Rev? Eliah Handcock married 'Widow' Crowse.
     Eliah matriculated An Eliah Handcock gained a degree at Glasgow University in 1707 at the University, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1707. Eliah was vicar at Rathcline & Cashell, Longford, on 4 November 1727. Eliah Handcock, AM coll. fuit 4 die mensis Novem. anno 1727 ad vicar. de Rathcline et Cashell in com. Longford. Eliah was Rector at Annaduff, Leitrim, Ireland, in 1740. Ardagh Succession List - J B Leslie : Cashel - Vicars: 1727. Eliah Handcock. coll. V. Cashel, Rathcline, Nov. 4, (F.F.); res. for (? 1737) Annaduffe 1740.
     Eliah died before 9 April 1768 in Belfast, Shankill, Antrim. Dublin 15 April. Died In Belfast, the Rev Eliah Handcock, Rector of Annaduffe, co. Leitrim, and uncle to the present Dean Hancock. A footnote adds: 2nd son of Thomas H. of Twyford & Dorothy Green. Dean Hancock was Richard, Dean of Achonry, father of William, cr. 1812 Baron Castlemaine & 1822 Viscount Castlemaine and Richard 2nd Baron Castlemaine.
He was the ancestor of John, Lt Gov Kinsale & Robert, Dep Q.M.G.

Children of Rev? Eliah Handcock and 'Widow' Crowse

Elias Handcock

(11 April 1685 - before 1 July 1688)
     Elias Handcock was christened on 11 April 1685 in Lambourn, Berkshire. He was the son of John Handcock and Sarah Unknown.
     Elias died before 1 July 1688 in Lambourn, Berkshire. He was buried on 1 July 1688 in St Michael & All Angels, Lambourn. Elias Hankoke, son of John.

Elias Handcock

( - before 17 September 1783)
     Elias Handcock married Sarah Reeves on 20 May 1741 in Laycock, Wiltshire. Which Elias?.
     Elias died before 17 September 1783 in Walcot, Somerset. He was buried on 17 September 1783 in St Swithin, Walcot.

Children of Elias Handcock and Sarah Reeves

Elias Handcock

( - before 6 August 1809)
     Elias died before 6 August 1809 in Walcot, Somerset, England. He was buried on 6 August 1809 in St Swithin, Walcot.

Elias Handcock

(31 July 1748 - )
     Elias Handcock was christened on 31 July 1748 in Laycock, Wiltshire. He was the son of Elias Handcock and Sarah Reeves.

Elias Handcock

(22 June 1610 - )
     Elias Handcock was christened on 22 June 1610 in Laycock, Wiltshire. He was the son of Robert Handcock.

Elias Handcock

(22 June 1692 - )
     Elias Handcock was christened on 22 June 1692 in Laycock, Wiltshire. He was the son of Richard Handcock and Mary Johnson.

Elias Handcock

(27 September 1767 - )
     Elias Handcock was christened on 27 September 1767 in Lacock, Wiltshire. He was the son of Richard Handcock and Jane (?).

Rev Elias Handcock

(3 March 1804 - 18 April 1870)
     Rev Elias Handcock was also known as John Elias in records. He was christened on 3 March 1804 in Whitechurch, Wexford. He was the son of Rev Thomas Handcock MA and Olivia Potts.
     Elias matriculated at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, on 3 November 1823. Elias Handcock, Pensioner (educ. by his father) 3 Nov 1823 aged 19, son of Thomas, clericus, b. Wexford. B.A. 1830.
The Waterford mail on 5 Oct ber 1833 rported: The Lord Bishp of Ferns in his tour of inspection, visited the church of Ballyhack, on Thursday last, adnwas received gy the Rev Elias Handock the present curate.
He resigned the curacy of Ballyhack and the chaplaincy oof Duncannon in January 1834..
Rev Elias Handcock married Roberta Arthur on 27 February 1838 in St Peter, Dublin. He was of Stradbally and she was of 30 Lower Mount St. Witnesses were G D Handcock and Arthur Benedick.      
Rev Elias Handcock paid the Griffith Valuation & was listed in the main street in the 1850s in Stradbally, Laois, Ireland. Elias Elias Handcock, presented by R S Baron Carew, March 2 1858, instituted March 10 (Diocesan Records). Son of Rev Thomas Handcock, born in Wexford, educated by his father, entered TCD Nov 23 1823, aged 19, BA 1830. Ordained deacon 1832, Curate Stradbally 1835-1858 at Dysert Enos, (Maryborough), Laois, in 1858.
Elias handcock, Vicar of Dysart, Enos, recommended mercy for some tenants being turned out of their homes in Ballinacor, co. Wicklow by William Kemmis..
     Elias died on 18 April 1870 in Kilteale or Kilteile or Kiltaile (Maryborough), Mountmellick RD, Offaly or Laois, Ireland, aged 66.
     His will was proved on 1 June 1870 at the Principal Probate Registry, London. The will of the Rev Elias Handcock, late of Kiltaile Glebe, Kings co., clerk who died 18 April 1870 at same. PPR by oath of Roberta Handcock of same near Stradbally, widow, the sole executrix. Good under £200.

Children of Rev Elias Handcock and Roberta Arthur

Child of Rev Elias Handcock

Rev Elias Handcock

(29 April 1712 - before 2 April 1771)
     Rev Elias Handcock was also known as Eliah in records. He was born circa 1710 in Dublin, Ireland. He was christened on 29 April 1712 in St Bride's, Dublin, Ireland. They resided at Georges Lane. He was the son of Rev Matthew Handcock and Elizabeth Best.
     Elias matriculated at Trinity College, Dublin, on 16 February 1727/28. Elias Handcock, Pensioner at TCD, admitted Feb 16, 1727/8, aged 17, son of Archdeacon Matthew, born Dublin. Elias was rector at Annaduff, Leitrim, on 27 October 1740.
Rev Elias Handcock married Catherine Smyth on 14 August 1742 in Dublin.
He was cited for not appearing and paying procurations for Annaduff Sep 1742.
     Elias resided at Meath, 1754. Elias was Rector at Kilnafed, Cavan.
     Rev Elias Handcock made a will dated 11 May 1767. He mentioned his wife Catherine Handcock and brother John Chaigneau. Elias was curate at Athlone, Westmeath/Roscommon, in 1768. He was also Master of the Endowed School there. Elias was Rector at Clonfadforan, Meath, between 1768 and 1771.
     Elias died before 2 April 1771 in Athlone, Ireland. He was buried on 2 April 1771 in Athlone.
     His will was proved on 14 June 1771 at the Prerogative Court of Armagh, Ireland. Rev Elias Handcock, Athlone, co. Meath.

Children of Rev Elias Handcock and Catherine Smyth

Elias Robison Handcock

(17 January 1839 - 22 February 1900)
     Elias Robison Handcock was born on 17 January 1839 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He was the son of Capt Elias Robison Handcock and Helen Ormsby. Elias Robison Handcock was christened on 13 April 1839 in St Phillips, Birmingham.
     Elias Robison Handcock appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Helen Ormsby and Ormsby Handcock in Aston, Warwickshire, England.
     Elias Robison Handcock was recorded on the 1861 census in Albert Cottages, Aston, Warwickshire. Elias Hancock, 42, journeyman confectioner, born Solihull, Warwickshire, wife Francis Hancock, 42, born ... Marston; children
Edwin Hancock, 15, jeweller, born Birmingham, Mary Hancock, 9, Elias Hancock, 8, both scholars and born Aston..
     Elias died on 22 February 1900 in Kensington RD, Middlesex, aged 61. His will was proved 3 April 1900: Ely Robison Handcock of 15 Lexham Gardens, Mdx, probate granted to his wife Edith Eliza handcock, Effects £7990 5s 7d. He had a daughter Emily Edith Ormsby Handcock baptised 24 Jan 1874 at St Banarabas, Kensington, by Edith Eliza Handcock..

Elias Robison Handcock

(6 June 1837 - )
     Elias Robison Handcock was born on 6 June 1837 in Dublin. He was the son of Ormsby Handcock and Helen Unknown. Elias Robison Handcock was christened on 10 July 1837 in St James, Dublin. This is clearly wrong, waiting on an image as transcription doesn't make sense. Ulias Robison, son of Ormsby & Helen..

Capt Elias Robison Handcock

(circa 1797 - December 1873)
     Capt Elias Robison Handcock was born circa 1797 in Westmeath, Ireland. He was the son of William Handcock and Catherine Robison.
     Elias matriculated at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, in 1819. Elias Robison Handcock, Pensioner (P.T.) 5 April 1819 aged 22, son of William, generosus, born Westmeath.
Capt Elias Robison Handcock married Dorothea Ormsby on 23 April 1821 in St Thomas, Dublin, Ireland. Capt Elias Robison Handcock was widowed on 11 November 1832 on the death of his wife Dorothea Ormsby.
Capt Elias Robison Handcock married secondly Helen Ormsby on 27 September 1833 in Braddon, Isle of Man. He was probablymarried previously as on 11 Nov 1832? a Dublin newspaper reported the death of Mrs Dorothea Handcock, of Rathmoyle House, Queens County, wife of Elias.. Handcock. This Dorothea Handcock may have been the witness at the wedding of Eliah Handcock and Mary Rheinhardina Guydickens.
     Capt Elias Robison Handcock and Fanny E Handcock were recorded on the 1851 census in 48 Queens Rd, Marylebone, Westminster. Elias R Handcock, head, widower 55? Retired Officer Army, born Dublin, with his daughter Fanny E, unmarried aged 16, scholar, born Abbeyleix, Ireland and 2 servants.
Court of Chancery Sat Apriil 28, Re-hearing. ... Mr Eliax Robinosn Hancock, brother to the late Mr William henry Handcock and to Mr John Stafford Handcock, the petitioner in the first cause, and the resondent in the second cause, for an order for liberty to re-hear these suits. He wa aternal uncle to Jospehine Catherine, Anne mary, and Honoria Handcock, the deceased daughters fo his eldest brother by Catherien Josephine Handcock, otherwise Kelly, his wife hwo is now deceased..
     Capt Elias Robison Handcock was recorded on the 1871 census in Port Terrace, Marylebone, London, England. Elias R Handcock, aged , born Dublin, a lodger with Robert P Waller, solicitors clerk. He was a widower, aged 74, Army Captain, born Dublin.
     Elias's death was registered in the quarter ending in December 1873 in Marylebone, Westminster.

Children of Capt Elias Robison Handcock and Helen Ormsby

Eliza Handcock

(circa 1802 - )
     Eliza Handcock was christened circa 1802 in Whitechurch, Wexford. She was the daughter of Rev Thomas Handcock MA and Olivia Potts.

Elizabeth Handcock

(say 1660 - )
     Elizabeth Handcock was born say 1660 in Meath, Ireland. She was the daughter of William Handcock and Abigail Stanley.
Elizabeth Handcock married Duke Giffard in 1696 in Ireland. He was of Castle Jordan.

Elizabeth Handcock

(27 October 1702 - )
     Elizabeth Handcock was christened on 27 October 1702 in Dublin, Ireland. She was the daughter of Rev Matthew Handcock and Elizabeth Best.

Elizabeth Handcock

     Elizabeth Handcock was the daughter of Rev Richard Handcock and Sarah Toler.
Elizabeth Handcock married Arthur Stanley of Dublin, a druggist and Governor of the Bank of Ireland, on 29 sept 1771 and had two known children: Edmund Stanley d. 1810 & John Handcock Stanley d. 1827.
Edmund married Charlotte Sheppard and had: Arthur & Elizabeth.

Evelyn Violet Muriel Handcock

     Evelyn Violet Muriel Handcock was the daughter of Henry Handcock and Charlotte Cole.
Evelyn Violet Muriel Handcock married Henry Guy Stanton.

Fanny E Handcock

(circa 1835 - )
     Fanny E Handcock was born circa 1835 in Abbeyleix, Laois, Ireland. The Wexford conservative on 19 August 1835 announced: At Rathmoyle-house, Queens County, the Lady of Elias Robinson Handcock, Esq., of a daughter. She was the daughter of Capt Elias Robison Handcock and Helen Ormsby.
     Fanny E Handcock and Capt Elias Robison Handcock were recorded on the 1851 census in 48 Queens Rd, Marylebone, Westminster. Elias R Handcock, head, widower 55? Retired Officer Army, born Dublin, with his daughter Fanny E, unmarried aged 16, scholar, born Abbeyleix, Ireland and 2 servants.

Florinda Olivia Handcock

( - before 19 January 1863)
     Florinda Olivia Handcock was the daughter of Rev Thomas Handcock MA and Olivia Potts.
     Florinda died before 19 January 1863 in Killucan, Westmeath, Ireland.

Four sons & three daughters Handcock

     Four sons & three daughters Handcock was the son of Richard George Handcock and Mary Swinhoe.

George Handcock

     George Handcock was the son of Rev? Eliah Handcock and 'Widow' Crowse.

George Handcock

     George Handcock was the son of William Handcock and Susan/Sarah Warburton.
     George died. He was the second son but also left no issue.

George Handcock

(after 19 April 1803 - 20 October 1867)
     George Handcock was born after 19 April 1803. He was the son of Richard Handcock 2nd Baron Castlemaine and Ann French. George Handcock was mentioned in a deed dated 19 April 1811 in Athlone, Westmeath/Roscommon. Richard Handcock of Athlone mentions his third, fourth & fifth sons John Gustavus aged 13, George aged 8 and Henry Robert aged 4 in a renewal of lease.
Athlone, Oct. 4, 1828. On the 29th ult. George Handcock, Esq. was sworn in Sovereign of Athlone ....
George Handcock married Elizabeth Alicia French on 16 February 1833. She was the daughter of Robert Henry French and cousin of Lord de Freyen. They had 6 children.
     George died on 20 October 1867.

Child of George Handcock and Elizabeth Alicia French

Gustavus Handcock

(13 August 1693 - 4 September 1751)
     Gustavus Handcock was also known as Temple-Handcock in records. He was born on 13 August 1693 in Athlone, Westmeath/Roscommon, Ireland. He was the fourth son.. He was the son of Very Rev Stephen Handcock and Margaret Warner. Gustavus Handcock matriculated on 28 March 1711 at Trinity College, Dublin, Pensioner (Mr Gifford, Drogheda) 28 Mar 1710/11, aged 17, son of Stephen, clericus; born Athlone, co. Meath [Irish bar 1720; Recorder of Athlone]. He and Margaret Warner were beneficiaries in Very Rev Stephen Handcock's will proved 4 July 1718 in the Prerogative Court of Armagh, Ireland.
     Gustavus Handcock was mentioned in a deed dated 5 June 1719 in Athlone, Westmeath/Roscommon. Lease between Gustavus Handcock of Athlone, Westmeath, esq., son & heir of Stephen Handcock of Athlone, Dean of Kilmacugh, deceased, to Thomas Gates of Great Connall?, Kildare, part of Devenish's Court & garden in Athlone, for the lives of sd Gustavus Handcock, George Rochfort of Galstown, Westmeath, John Rochefort of Dublin. Witnesses: John Lalley?, James Eough of Athlone, merchants, Thady Kerraghan gt?. Registered 14 Sep 1720.
     Gustavus matriculated at the King's Inns, Dublin, Ireland, in 1720.      
Gustavus Handcock was He was an MP for Athlone 1723-1727 and 1732-1751. from 1723_ ____ for Athlone, Westmeath/Roscommon. Gustavus was a lawyer, Athlone, Westmeath/Roscommon. He was called to the Bar and was recorder of Athlone for many years.
Gustavus Handcock married Elizabeth Temple in 1725 in Ireland.
     Gustavus Handcock was mentioned in the will of Robert Rochford dated 31 May 1726. He was described as his nephew.
     Gustavus Handcock was mentioned in a deed dated 26 January 1742. Gustavus Handcock of Waterston, to Eaton? Stannard of Dublin ... estate if Knock... Westmeath ... in Kilkenny, co.l Westmeath which were purchased by Dean handcock, father of Gustavus from trustees ... estate of Thomas Hackett.... Registered 6 Jan 1742.
     Gustavus Handcock and Robert Handcock were mentioned in a deed dated 22 September 1742. Gustavus Handcock of Waterston, Westmeath, to Robert Handcock of Athlone, house and land called Devenish garden in Athlone for the lives of sd Gustavus Hancock, party to deed, of Robert Handcock his son & .. Robert Handcock party to deed. Witnesses Rev Richard Handcock, Willbrook, Westmeath, James Acton, Athlone. Registered 6 Nov 1742.
     Gustavus resided at 'Waterston', Glassan, Westmeath. For further details on this property see "Waterston: The rise and fall of a South Westmeath estate." by Richard Coplen at http://www.mickcoplen.com/History/Waterston/Waterston.htm, and, http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=WM®no=15314014.
     Gustavus died on 4 September 1751 in Waterstown, Westmeath, Ireland, aged 58. To the memory of Gustavus Handcock, late of Waterstown in the county of Westmeath Esq who died 4th Sepr 1751. Aged fifty eight. Lamented by all who knew his virtues. He was humane, friendly and religious, an active and impartial magistrate. His conduct in Parliament was directed by love of his country, which was constant and sincere. A kind husband and tender father of a lovely daughter Katherine, who died 5th April 1746 aged sixteen, and of a son Robert, who shewed in his conduct ther fruit of an early and pious education. In him revived his Father's virtues. The favour of youth was tempered by the sense of age. He was exemplary to the young, Honoured and beloved by the aged and experienced. But he was scarcely seen and admired until he was summoned to the Happiness he aspired. He died in the 24th year of his age, anno 1754. This monument was erected to their remains by Elizabeth Handcock, widow and mother to these once dear and now Lamented Persons. AD 1759. He was buried in St Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone, Westmeath/Roscommon, Ireland.
     The administration of his estate was granted in 1751 at the Prerogative Court of Armagh, Ireland.

Children of Gustavus Handcock and Elizabeth Temple

Gustavus Handcock

     Gustavus Handcock was the son of Gustavus Handcock and Elizabeth Temple.
Gustavus Handcock married Mary Moore circa July 1775. Handcock, Gustavus, Waterstown, co. Westmeath = Miss Moore, daughter of John, M.P. borough of Ballynakill.

Gustavus Drake Handcock

(6 June 1808 - 6 June 1892)
     Gustavus Drake Handcock was also known as Anthony Drake Handcock in records. He was born on 6 June 1808 in Wexford, Ireland. He was the son of Rev Thomas Handcock MA and Olivia Potts. Gustavus Drake Handcock was christened on 21 August 1809? In Whitechurch, Wexford.
Gustavus Drake Handcock married Augusta Georgina Montfort on 12 August 1841 in Athboy, Meath.
     Gustavus resided at 'Valetta House', Wexford, 1867. Some time shortly afterwards, moved to Colebrook in the parish of Kilgavan, near Bannow, Bargy, County Wexford. Gustavus was a justice of the peace for the county.
     Gustavus died on 6 June 1892 in Colebrook, Wexford, aged 84. He was buried on 9 June 1892 in Bannow, Bargy, Wexford.

Children of Gustavus Drake Handcock and Augusta Georgina Montfort