Person:Frank Hancox (1)

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Frank Heeley Hancox
d.1909? South Africa
m. 28 May 1867
  1. Harry Merret Hancox1868 - 1943
  2. Frank Heeley Hancox1870 - 1909
  3. Charles Edward Hancox1872 - 1952
  4. Richard James Hancox1873 - 1956
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Facts and Events
Name Frank Heeley Hancox
Gender Male
Birth[2] 1870 Lancashire, EnglandLiverpool
Marriage South Africato Ethel Chard Nelson
Residence[3] 1899 Kimberley, Northern Cape, South AfricaDutoitspan Road, Kimberley
Death[1] 1909? South Africa

In the 1891 Census, Frank was living with his family at 30 Edge Lane and was a Student of medicine. (S2) There is a record of a photograph that he took of Cecil Rhodes and 9 directors of the de Beers Co. on 2 January 1899 (held at the UK National archives, N1) It is probable that he had a photographic studio: Hancox and Wensch, Rembrandt Studios, 46 du Toits Road, Kimberley, South Africa.

References
  1. 9, in Search South African death notices for your genealogy research, 9 March 2012, Questionable quality.
  2. .

    1891 Census: RG2/2990

  3. "Photograph of 9 directors of De Beers Co, Cecil Rhodes in centre, 4 standing and 5 seated".
    Copyright owner and author of work: Frank Heeley Hancox, Dutoitspan Road, Kimberley, South Africa. Form completed 2 January 1899. Registration stamp: 23 January 1899.
    Covering dates 1899 January 2
    Held by
    The National Archives, Kew
    Legal status Public Record(s)
    Language English
    Dimensions 30cm x 39cm