BENJAMIN F. HANCOCK

FRANKLIN, Va. - Benjamin Franklin Hancock, retired farmer of Sedley community died early Monday morning at Raiford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hancock a native of Mississippi, moving to Southampton County many years a ago, and was the husband of Lula Whitehead of Sedley. He was the son of the late Irving Thomas and Emma Davis Hancock of this county and a member of Johnson'sGrove Christian Church. 

Besides wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mrs. J. R. Vaughan of Lasker, N. C., L. C. Cooke of Portsmouth, Mrs. L. L. Mountcastle of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. J. L. Spivey of Whittier, Calif.; five sons, H. P. Hancock, B. F. Hancock, Jr., E. T. Hancock and W. B. Hancock, all of Sedley and R. W. Hancock of Courtland: 17 grandchildren.

Funeral services held at the Holland Funeral Home here Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. with the Rev. Harvey L. Carner officiating. Burial will be in Sedley cemetery.

Raleigh, North Carolina
The News and Observer
03 Nov, 1953
Page 6
Obituary for Benjamin Franklin HANCOCK

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Benjamin Franklin Hancock, a retired farmer from Sedley, Virginia, passed away on 2 November 1953. He was survived by his wife Lula, nine children, and 17 grandchildren. He was a member of Johnson's Grove Christian Church.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Benjamin Franklin Hancock were held on 3 November 1953 at the Holland Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Harvey L. Carner. Burial took place in Sedley cemetery.

### The Edited Obituary

BENJAMIN F. HANCOCK

FRANKLIN, Va. - Benjamin Franklin Hancock, retired farmer of Sedley community, died early Monday morning at Raiford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hancock, a native of Mississippi, moved to Southampton County many years ago, and was the husband of Lula Whitehead of Sedley. He was the son of the late Irving Thomas and Emma Davis Hancock of this county and a member of Johnson's Grove Christian Church.

Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J. R. Vaughan of Lasker, N.C., L. C. Cooke of Portsmouth, Mrs. L. L. Mountcastle of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. J. L. Spivey of Whittier, Calif.; five sons, H. P. Hancock, B. F. Hancock, Jr., E. T. Hancock, and W. B. Hancock, all of Sedley, and R. W. Hancock of Courtland; 17 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Holland Funeral Home here Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Harvey L. Carner officiating. Burial will be in Sedley cemetery.

Raleigh, North Carolina  
The News and Observer  
03 November 1953  
Page 6

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Benjamin Franklin Hancock           |
|---------|-------------------------------------|
| Age     | Unknown                             |
| Birth   | Unknown; Mississippi                |
| Death   | 2 November 1953; Franklin, Virginia |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                      | Relationship   | Residence               |
|---------------------------|----------------|-------------------------|
| Benjamin Franklin Hancock | Decedent       | Franklin, Virginia      |
| Lula Whitehead Hancock    | Spouse         | Sedley, Virginia        |
| Irving Thomas Hancock     | Parent         | --                      |
| Emma Davis Hancock        | Parent         | --                      |
| Mrs. J. R. Vaughan        | Child          | Lasker, North Carolina  |
| L. C. Cooke               | Child          | Portsmouth, Virginia    |
| Mrs. L. L. Mountcastle    | Child          | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Mrs. J. L. Spivey         | Child          | Whittier, California    |
| H. P. Hancock             | Child          | Sedley, Virginia        |
| B. F. Hancock, Jr.        | Child          | Sedley, Virginia        |
| E. T. Hancock             | Child          | Sedley, Virginia        |
| W. B. Hancock             | Child          | Sedley, Virginia        |
| R. W. Hancock             | Child          | Courtland, Virginia     |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Benjamin Franklin Hancock was a retired farmer from the Sedley community in Franklin, Virginia.
2. He was a native of Mississippi.
3. Benjamin was a member of Johnson's Grove Christian Church.

### Publication Details

| Fact            | Detail                  |
|-----------------|-------------------------|
| Place           | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Name            | The News and Observer   |
| Date            | 03 November 1953        |
| Page            | 6                       |