About William Handcock
Lived 1654 – 1701 (aged 46–47). William Handcock was a politician.
Sir William Handcock (11 September 1654 – September 1701) His older brother was Thomas Handcock. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He sat for Dublin City from 1695 until 1699.
On 31 May 1685, he married Elizabeth Coddington, daughter of Nicholas Coddington and Elizabeth Dixie. They had at least three children, John, the only son and heir, Anne, who married Patrick Wemyss MP, and Abigail, who married Edward Griffith, and was the ancestor of Sir Richard Griffith, 1st Baronet.
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Who was William Handcock?
Irish politician
When was William Handcock born?
William Handcock was born on 11 September 1654.
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William Handcock died in 1701.
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William Handcock was a politician.
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