John Hancock (1688-1775)

King John's Castle at Limerick

King John's Castle at Limerick is one of the most impressive and one of the best preserved Anglo-Norman fortresses in Ireland. It has a commanding view on Kings Island overlooking the beautiful Shannon River in the Republic of Ireland. As the name suggests, it was built by our ancestor King John between 1200 and 1210. Archeological digs have unearthed evidence of Viking settlements on King's Island prior to the conquering of the area by the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century. King John's Castle was also the site of King John's minting of coins in Ireland and an exhibit in the castle reflects that. The castle offers splendid views of Medieval Limerick and the surrounding countryside and is a major tourist attraction in Ireland.

Footage & Slideshow of the castle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urYlU48wmrE

The castle on Google: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAwpru0IIyA

Here's our descent from John, King of England & Lord of Ireland, down to Grandpa Talbot:

1) John King of England 1168-1216 *

2) Henry III King of England 1206-1272 *

3) Edward I King of England 1312-1377 *

4) Edward II King of England 1284-1327 *

5) Edward III King of England 1312-1377 *

6) Edmund Prince of England 1341-1402

7) Constance Princess of England 1374-1416

8) Isabel Despencer Countess of Warwick 1400-1439

9) Elizabeth Beauchamp Lady Abergavenney 1415-1448

10) George Neville Lord Abergavenney 1440-1492

11) George Neville Lord Abergavenney 1469-1535

12) Mary Neville Lady Dacre 1520-1565

13) Margaret Fiennes Baroness Dacre 1540-1611

14) Thomas Leonard 1577-1638

15) John Leonard 1615-1676

16) Rachel Leonard 1665-aft.1697

17) John Hancock 1688-1775

18) Thomas Hancock 1727-1804

19) Thomas Hancock III 1763-1844

20) Alvah Hancock 1796-1847

21) Cyrus Mortimer Hancock 1841-1905

22) Ann Eliza Hancock 1864-1950

23) Ethel Hatch 1844-1949

24) Archie William Talbot 1919-1985