Mary's life before her second marriage is not known. Her first husband's last name was listed on the Kennerly marriage certificate as Reford, suggesting she was perhaps a widow. She was indeed a resident of Fincastle from 1784 through 1797 based on her children's births and a deed (Deed Book 6, p. 228) from 1797, which lists both she and Samuel. However, her death date and burial location are not registered, which is peculiar for the sister of the most prominent man in Fincastle, George Hancock. The 1798 death date is an estimate based on Harriet living in her Hancock uncle and aunt's home with her three female cousins in 1801, which was customary upon a mother's death.
Mary's life before her second marriage is not known. Her first husband's last name was listed on the Kennerly marriage certificate as Reford, suggesting she was perhaps a widow. She was indeed a resident of Fincastle from 1784 through 1797 based on her children's births and a deed (Deed Book 6, p. 228) from 1797, which lists both she and Samuel. However, her death date and burial location are not registered, which is peculiar for the sister of the most prominent man in Fincastle, George Hancock. The 1798 death date is an estimate based on Harriet living in her Hancock uncle and aunt's home with her three female cousins in 1801, which was customary upon a mother's death.
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