BY: TYLER FRICKENSTEIN, FOUNDING FATHER JOHN HANCOCK

JOHN HANCOCK CHILDHOOD

• John Hancock was born on January 23 1737 in Braintree, Massachusetts
• The elder Hancock died when John was a child, and his mother took him and his siblings to live with in-laws in Lexington.
• Then later sent john to live with his aunt and uncle since they didn't have any children they adopted john.

JOHNS CHILDHOOD

• Thomas was a wealthy merchant who owned a highly successful shipping business.
• John went on to attend Harvard College, graduating in 1754 and subsequently working with his uncle.
• When Thomas, johns uncle died john inherited his family business and estate.

ROLE IN THE REVOLUTION

• leader of colonial resistance.
• Hancock's name has become a synonym for "signature" thanks to his famously large flourish as the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
• Agree to sign the Declaration of Independence with the risk of being charge with treason.

CLAIM TO FAME

• Hancock's historical importance rests on his leadership of Massachusetts before,during and after the Revolution
• He is best known for his large bold signature on the Declaration of Independence.

QUOTE

• The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.
• John Hancock