JOHN T. HANCOCK & SON - Revision history

Randylyon at 18:09, 8 March 2025

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	coffees and dried fruits were imported. A staff of six traveling salesmen represented the firm in a trade territory including Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakota Territory.		coffees and dried fruits were imported. A staff of six traveling salesmen represented the firm in a trade territory including Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakota Territory.

	[[Image:jths.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].		[[Image:jths.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880, the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].

	When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909. (1) It was not listed after 1918.		When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909. (1) It was not listed after 1918.

Randylyon at 16:26, 3 April 2024

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	[[Image:jths.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].		[[Image:jths.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].

	When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909. (1) ~~and~~ was not listed after 1918.		When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909. (1) It was not listed after 1918.

	The 1859-1860 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Main between 2nd and 3rd.		The 1859-1860 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Main between 2nd and 3rd.

Randylyon at 23:57, 12 March 2019

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	coffees and dried fruits were imported. A staff of six traveling salesmen represented the firm in a trade territory including Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakota Territory.		coffees and dried fruits were imported. A staff of six traveling salesmen represented the firm in a trade territory including Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakota Territory.

	The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].		[[Image:jths.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].

	When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909. (1) and was not listed after 1918.		When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909. (1) and was not listed after 1918.

Randylyon at 05:24, 2 January 2019

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	When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909. (1) and was not listed after 1918.		When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909. (1) and was not listed after 1918.

	The 1859-1860 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main between 2nd and 3rd.		The 1859-1860 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Main between 2nd and 3rd.

	The business was listed at 38 Main in the 1861 through 1865 ''Dubuque City Directory''.		The business was listed at 38 Main in the 1861 through 1865 '''Dubuque City Directory'''.

	The 1874-1875 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 402-416 Main.		The 1874-1875 '''Dubuque City Directory''' stated that this business was located at 402-416 Main.

	The 1880 through 1886-1887 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 215-229 Main.		The 1880 through 1886-1887 '''Dubuque City Directory''' stated that this business was located at 215-229 Main.

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Randylyon at 04:57, 29 November 2014

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	[[Image:cigarholder.jpg\|left\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|Leather pocket cigar holder.]]JOHN T. HANCOCK & SON. In 1858 [[HANCOCK, John T.\|John T. HANCOCK]] established his wholesale grocery business. The premises occupied by the firm included a building 50x125 feet in dimensions and four stories high. The company employed twenty-six clerks and assistants.		[[Image:cigarholder.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Leather pocket cigar holder.]]
			[[File:codfish.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Codfish box]]JOHN T. HANCOCK & SON. In 1858 [[HANCOCK, John T.\|John T. HANCOCK]] established his wholesale grocery business. The premises occupied by the firm included a building 50x125 feet in dimensions and four stories high. The company employed twenty-six clerks and assistants.

	The stock carried included everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries and grocers' supplies and shelf goods. Specialties included teas, coffees, spices, tobacco and canned goods. All their teas,		The stock carried included everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries and grocers' supplies and shelf goods. Specialties included teas, coffees, spices, tobacco and canned goods. All their teas,

Randylyon at 03:33, 24 November 2014

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	The stock carried included everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries and grocers' supplies and shelf goods. Specialties included teas, coffees, spices, tobacco and canned goods. All their teas,		The stock carried included everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries and grocers' supplies and shelf goods. Specialties included teas, coffees, spices, tobacco and canned goods. All their teas,
	coffees and dried fruits were imported. In 1910 the Faultless brand ranked as the company's most important followed by the Climax brand. (1) The company was the exclusive representative for Chocolate Cream coffee and the company was also the largest wholesaler of fish in the state. (2) A staff of six traveling salesmen represented the firm in a trade territory including Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakota Territory.		coffees and dried fruits were imported. A staff of six traveling salesmen represented the firm in a trade territory including Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakota Territory.

	The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].		The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].

	When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909 and was not listed after 1918.		When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909. (1) and was not listed after 1918.

	The 1859-1860 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main between 2nd and 3rd.		The 1859-1860 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main between 2nd and 3rd.
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	1. "Dubuque's Wholesale Grocers Among the Oldest Concerns in Iowa," ''Telegraph Herald,'' March 10, 1910, p. 1		1. "Dubuque's Wholesale Grocers Among the Oldest Concerns in Iowa," ''Telegraph Herald,'' March 10, 1910, p. 1

	~~2. Ibid.~~

	'''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60		'''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60

Randylyon at 03:32, 24 November 2014

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	The stock carried included everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries and grocers' supplies and shelf goods. Specialties included teas, coffees, spices, tobacco and canned goods. All their teas,		The stock carried included everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries and grocers' supplies and shelf goods. Specialties included teas, coffees, spices, tobacco and canned goods. All their teas,
	coffees and dried fruits were imported. A staff of six traveling salesmen represented the firm in a trade territory including Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakota Territory.		coffees and dried fruits were imported. In 1910 the Faultless brand ranked as the company's most important followed by the Climax brand. (1) The company was the exclusive representative for Chocolate Cream coffee and the company was also the largest wholesaler of fish in the state. (2) A staff of six traveling salesmen represented the firm in a trade territory including Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakota Territory.

	The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].		The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].
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			1. "Dubuque's Wholesale Grocers Among the Oldest Concerns in Iowa," ''Telegraph Herald,'' March 10, 1910, p. 1

			2. Ibid.

	'''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60		'''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60

Randylyon at 01:40, 26 September 2014

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	[[Image:cigarholder.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Leather pocket cigar holder.]]JOHN T. HANCOCK & SON. In 1858 [[HANCOCK, John T.\|John T. HANCOCK]] established his wholesale grocery business. The ~~1859~~-~~1860 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main between 2nd~~ and ~~3rd~~. The ~~business was listed at 38 Main~~ in the ~~1861 through 1865 ''Dubuque City Directory'~~'. ~~The 1874-1875 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 402-416 Main~~.		[[Image:cigarholder.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Leather pocket cigar holder.]]JOHN T. HANCOCK & SON. In 1858 [[HANCOCK, John T.\|John T. HANCOCK]] established his wholesale grocery business. The premises occupied by the firm included a building 50x125 feet in dimensions and four stories high. The company employed twenty-six clerks and assistants.

			The stock carried included everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries and grocers' supplies and shelf goods. Specialties included teas, coffees, spices, tobacco and canned goods. All their teas,
			coffees and dried fruits were imported. A staff of six traveling salesmen represented the firm in a trade territory including Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakota Territory.

	The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].		The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].

	When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909 and was not listed after 1918.		When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909 and was not listed after 1918.

			The 1859-1860 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main between 2nd and 3rd.

			The business was listed at 38 Main in the 1861 through 1865 ''Dubuque City Directory''.

			The 1874-1875 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 402-416 Main.

	The 1880 through 1886-1887 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 215-229 Main.		The 1880 through 1886-1887 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 215-229 Main.

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			Source:

			'''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60

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	[[Image:cigarholder.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Leather pocket cigar holder.]]JOHN T. HANCOCK & SON. In 1858 [[HANCOCK, John T.\|John T. HANCOCK]] established his wholesale grocery business. The 1859-1860 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main between 2nd and 3rd. The business was listed at 38 Main in the 1865 ''Dubuque City Directory''. The 1874-1875 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 402-416 Main.		[[Image:cigarholder.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Leather pocket cigar holder.]]JOHN T. HANCOCK & SON. In 1858 [[HANCOCK, John T.\|John T. HANCOCK]] established his wholesale grocery business. The 1859-1860 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main between 2nd and 3rd. The business was listed at 38 Main in the 1861 through 1865 ''Dubuque City Directory''. The 1874-1875 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 402-416 Main.

	The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].		The company name became John T. Hancock & Company around 1875. When his son [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] joined the business around 1880 the company name was changed again to John T. Hancock & Son. In 1891 another son, Frank A. Hancock joined the firm and the company name became [[JOHN T. HANCOCK & SONS]].

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	When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909 and was not listed after 1918.		When John T. Hancock died, the business was moved to 2-20 South Main. The company name remained the same, but the president was C. H. Young. The business became a branch of the [[WESTERN GROCER COMPANY]] in 1909 and was not listed after 1918.

	The 1880 through ~~1884~~-~~1885~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 215-229 Main.		The 1880 through 1886-1887 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 215-229 Main.