About John Hanford
Lived 1817 – 1863 (aged 45–46). John Hanford was an American politician.
John Hanford (April 5, 1817 – April 1, 1863) was an American hatter, real estate agent, and politician from New York.
Life Hanford was born on April 5, 1817, in Norwalk Connecticut. He was the son of Charles Hanford, a commissioned officer during the War of 1812, and Ruth Seymour. He was a direct descendant of Thomas Hanford. Hanford started working as a hatter when he was 15, and worked in the trade until 1853, when he moved to the real estate business. He moved to Williamsburgh in 1838. and 1846. He also served as Deputy Sheriff of Kings County from 1847 to 1850.
In 1836, Hanford married Hannah Moore. They had no children.
Hanford died at home on April 1, 1863. He was buried in the Norwalk Union Cemetery.
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American politician and real estate agent
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