Hancox Obituaries HANCOX OBITUARIES from the Troy Papers, etc.

Obituaries; collected by Annie Emerson Hancox, Dorothy Hancox Lance, Charles Wright, Elinor Mullins, Stasi Moffre

1901
The Rev. Hubert Hancox
 Hubert Hancox was born in (Dudley, Worcester) England May 19, 1839, and died at Bolton Landing, Lake George, NY., March 12, 1901. His father and mother were Primitive Methodists, and his grandfather a preacher in the Primitive Methodist Church.
He married Anna (Hannah) Raybould Feb. 6, 1860, who survives him with three sons-- J. Handel, local preacher and Sunday school superintendent in Grace Church, Troy, N. Y.; George R., of Troy; and Frederick B., a student in the University of Vermont. He also leaves one brother--George, of Troy.
He had a marked and positive conversion among the Primitive Methodists in England in 1863. Soon after he was made a class leader. Removing to this country, he spent thirty-four years in useful service, sixteen years in the ministry, serving the following charges: Indian Lake, Stony Creek, Wilton, Grafton, Rensselaerville, Reber, and Bolton Landing. He preached his last sermon Dec. 31, 1900, at Bolton Landing. After a severe illness of ten weeks, during which he murmered not, but often said, "Praise the Lord!", "Glory to God!" he peacefully passed to his reward.
Brother Hancox was preeminently a good man, revered for his deep spirituality. He was instrumental in the conversion and upbuilding of many. The Rev. E. E. Marsh conducted the services at Bolton Landing, and services were also held in Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Troy, N. Y., the following ministers participating: the Revs. W. H. Hughes, J. H. Fallon, Samuel McKean, G. A. Barrett, J. B. Armstrong, and the writer. Eugene Wiseman

1901
DEATH OF THE REV. HUBERT HANCOX (from England)
News comes from America of the death of the Rev. Hubert Hancox, of the Wesleyan Ministry, who was well known at one time in this district. He was born in England, and died at Bolton Landing, Lake George, New York. He married Miss Hannah Raybould, who was related to Mr. John Raybould, miller, of Dudley. Three sons survive him, viz., J. Handel Hancox, local preacher and Sunday school superintendent at Grace Church, Tory New York; George R. Hancox of Troy, New York, and Frederick B. Hancox, a student at Vermont University. He also leaves one brother in America, Mr. George Hancox, and five brothers and a sister in England. He had been 34 years in America, serving the following charges, viz., Indian Lake, Stony Creek, Wilton, Grafton, Rensselaerville, Reber and Bolton Landing, where he preached his last sermon on the last day of the old yhear. He had a long and severe illness which he bore uncomplainingly. He was buried at Bolton Landing.

1921
HANCOX—Suddenly, at Long Pond, Willsboro, Essex County, N. Y., George R. Hancox, husband of Sarah Willetts and father of Fred Hancox, Mrs. Ralph Hughes, Dewey, John, Beatrice and Charles Hancox and brother of J. Handel and Frederick B. Hancox, all of this city. Aged 56 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the residence, 841 River St., Sunday, September 4, at 3 p. m. Burial at Oakwood.

1921
GEORGE R. HANCOX
DIES WHILE FISHING
George R. Hancox, son of the late Rev. Hubert Hancox of the Troy Conference, died suddenly yesterday at Long Pond, Willsboro, Essex County. Mr. Hancox, with his brother Frederick, were spending a vacation at Long Pond. They had just returned from a fishing trip and arriving at their camp, Mr. Hancox became suddenly ill. He died within a short time, death being caused by a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Hancox was well known in this city, where he had been a resident virtually all his life.
The survivors are his wife, formerly Sarah Willetts; four sons, Fred, Dewey, John, and Charles Hancox, and two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Hughes and Beatrice Hancox, and two brothers, J. Handel and Frederick B. Hancox, all of this city.
NOTE: George Hancox was first married to Rebecca Taylor, who died in 1895

1926
J. HANDEL HANCOX
 The death of J. Handel Hancox, a well-known resident of the city occurred shortly after last midnight at his home, 3357 Sixth Avenue. Mr. Hancox was stricken with a heart attack Monday, but yesterday he had recovered sufficiently to be about. Last evening his condition again took a bad turn, and he failed to recover. Mr. Hancox was one of the most active workers in Grace Methodist Church. He was Superintendent of the Sunday School for more than 35 years, and was a Trustee for a long time. For many years Mr. Hancox had been connected with Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. and recently had charge of the buildings a nd equipment of the company at its congress Street factory. He was a Past Master of King Solomon's Lodge and held membership in Apollo Chapter and Iran Grotto. The survivors are his wife, formerly Stella Mickle; a son, I. Bert Hancox; one brother, Fred Hancox and a grandson Robert Hancox. Mr. Hancox was Associate Chaplain of King Solomon's Primitive Lodge, and while Master of the lodge, initiated the largest number of candidates in the history of the lodge. He was a member of the Rensselaer Society of Engineers, and was one of the first Presidents of the Epworth League of Grace Methodist Church. For Many years he was a local preacher for the Methodist Church.

Oct 16th, 1926
J. Handel Hancox
The funeral of J. Handel Hancox will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Grace Methodist Church. The prayer at the home, 3357 Sixth Ave, at 2:30 p.m. will be private for the family and the church service will be at 3 p.m., in charge of Rev. Frank W. Bevan, pastor, assisted by Rev. Dr. Eugene Wiseman, the former pastor of Grace Church. The Bible, School, of which Mr. Hancox was Superintendent for more than 35 years, will be dismissed immediately after being called to order at 12 o'clock to reassemble in the church parlors for the purpose of attending the funeral in a body. The Trustees and members of the Official Board will also meet in the same place. A quartet composed of Mrs. William T. Lawrence, Miss C. Ruth Schaible, Richard Reece and John N. Edwards will sing “ My Heavenly Home,” “Them That Sleep,” Shankey, and as requested before his death by Mr. Hancox, the Gloria from the 12th Mass, Mozart. The carriers will be from the Cluett-Peabody factory as follows: Henry T. Sherman, Howard A. Hayes, Louis Bouchard, Andrew Jupin, Harry Depeaw and Patrick Penders. The officers, Past Masters and members of King Solomon's Primitive Lodge, F. and A. M, will assemble in the vestibule of the church at 2:45 and at the conclusion of the church service. Worshipful William Peckham, assisted by Rev. Paul R. Hickok, Chaplain of the lodge, will conduct the Masonic burial service. The honorary bearers will be officers of the lodge, Mr. Hancox having been an active officer of the lodge at the time of his death as well as a Past Master, as follows: Worshipful William M. Peckham, Junior Warden Ralph Hewes, Senior Deacon, Joseph V. H. Hayes, William Vandervoort, Thomas Murphy and James Chambers. The Masonic committal and the burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

1926
(seems to be some kind of bulletin from the Cluett, Peabody company.)
Mr. Joseph H. Hancox, foreman at the Congress Street factory, died suddenly Wednesday, October 13, at his home on Sixth Avenue, Lansingburgh. Mr. Hancox had complained of not feeling well for about a week but his death was entirely unexpected. After working Wednesday he left the plant in his usual good spirits and there was not a dry eye in the place when word of his sudden death was received the following morning. Mr. Hancox was formerly connected with Earl & Wilson. For thirty-five years he was Superintendent of the Sunday School of Grace Methodist Church. He was also affiliated with various fraternal organizations. Funeral services took place from his home Sunday, October 17. Employees of Cluett, Peabody & Co. were bearers, and burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

July 1944
George F. Hancox
George F. Hancox, for the last 35 years janitor of School 1, died suddenly from a heart attaack at Saaratoga Lake yesterday morning. A native and lifelong resident of Troy, Mr. Hancox resided at 3357 Sixth Avenue. Survivors include one son, Donald W. Hancox; two sister, Miss Ruth Hancox of Troy and Mrs. Florence Taylor of Columbus, O., and two brothers, Joseph and Bert Hancox of Washington, D. C. Another son, the late Leland Hancox, was drowned five years ago in Saratoga Lake. Until the death of Leland he and his brother, Donald, were a well known banjo team, billed as the "Banjoleers." The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday from Fonda's Funeral Home, 837 River Street, with Rev. Milton M. Lavery, pastor of Grace methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

1943
HANCOX- In this city, Feb. 9, 1943, Delia Henihan, wife of George Hancox; mother of Donald Hancox; sister of Mrs. Joseph Gardner and Mrs William McDonald. Funeral from Fonda's Funeral Home, 837 River Street, Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home Thursday evening. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.

Ruth Ann Hancox. (undated)
Ruth Ann Hancox, a resident of Troy most of her life, died in Montreal, Canada, at the residence of her neice, Mrs. Roy Glassford, after a short illness. Miss Hancox was born in England and came to Troy at an early age. She resided at 3357 Sixth Avenue previous to her death. For more than fifty years she was employed with the Wright Underwear and Garment Company, retiring several years ago. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

1956
HANCOX—At the Samaritan Hospital, Oct. 10, 1956, Sarah A. Willetts, wife of the late George R. Hancox; mother of Mrs. Beatrice Morris and John J. Hancox; sister of Mrs. Rose Reece, Mrs. Alice Dickinson, Wilfred and John Willetts.
Funeral from Fonda's Funeral Home, 837 River Street, Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday evening and Friday afternoon and evening.

1956
Mrs. Sarah A. Hancox
 Mrs. Sarah A. Hancox, 79, died this morning at the Samaritan Hospital after an illness of one month. She was born in England, coming to this country in 1888 and residing in the 13th Ward ever since. Her home was at 30 Dow (sic) St. and she attended Grace Methodist Church. She was the widow of George R. Hancox and mother of the late Charles and Dewey Hancox. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Morris, and one son, John J. Hancox, both of Troy; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Reece of Binghamton and Mrs. Alice Dickinson of Troy; two brothers, Wilfred and John Willetts of Watervliet; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. from Fonda's Funeral Home, 837 River St., with Rev. James H. Bagley officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery.

Sept. 26, 1969
Mrs. Dillon Dies After Brief Illness
 Mrs. Maria Roberts Hancox Dillon, 51, of 30 Douw St., died today at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. She was an employee of the Marshall Ray Co. for 20 years.
A native of England, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Roberts. She came to the United States at the age of 6. She attended Troy schools. Mrs. Dillon was a member of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and a member of Grace Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Michael J. Dillon; two sons, Charles L. Hancox and Kenneth Hancox, both of Troy; three brothers, William H, John T. and David Roberts, all of Troy, and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. from the Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2nd Ave, with Rev. Millard Aubey, pastor of Grace Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
NOTE: Mrs. Dillon was first married to Charles L. Hancox, Sr., who died in 1951.

1993
Albany Times Union, Sunday, June 20, 1993
 KENNETH R. HANCOX
Private services will be held for Kenneth R. Hancox, 49, of Sheer Road, who died Friday at home. He was born in Troy where he lived most of his life, moving to Sand Lake five years ago. Mr. Hancox was a driver for the Millbrook Co. in Troy for a number of years. More recently, he was a maintenance man for Red Roof Inn in Colonie and retired due to disability a year ago. Survivors include his stepfather, Michael Dillon of North Greenbush; and a brother, Charles L. Hancox Jr. of Green Island. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Albany. Arrangements are by the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Averill Park.

1994
Albany Times Union, Saturday, September 3, 1994
MICHAEL J. DILLON, 86
TROY Michael J. Dillon, 86, formerly of Seventh Avenue, died Thursday in Van Rensselaer Manor. He was born and reared in Troy. Mr. Dillon was a former owner with his brothers of Dillon Coal & Ice for five years. He also was a foreman with the Department of Public Works in Troy for 40 years before retiring in 1976. He was a communicant of St. Peter's Church, and was a member of the Troy Elks. Mr. Dillon was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the widower of Mary G. Manning Dillon. Survivors include his brother, James J. Dillon of Cohoes; and a stepson, Charles Hancox of Green Island. He was the beloved friend of Doris I. Pickering of Averill Park. Services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in the Eugene M. McLoughlin Funeral Home, 3300 Sixth Ave., Troy, and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Troy. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Troy. Calling hours will be 5-7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

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