John Hancock

John Hancock was born on January 23, 1737, in Braintree, Massachusetts . He pursued his education at Boston Latin School followed by Harvard College, which is now known as Harvard University . Throughout his life, Hancock held various occupations, working as a merchant , statesman , and politician . He was a citizen of the United States . John Hancock passed away on October 8, 1793, in Quincy, Massachusetts . His father was John Hancock Jr. .