Sir William Handcock (11 September 1654 – September 1701)[1] was an Irish politician and judge.
Born in County Westmeath, he was the second son of William Handcock and his wife Abigail, daughter of Sir Thomas Stanley and sister of Thomas Stanley.[2] His older brother was Thomas Handcock.[3] He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.[4]
Handcock entered the Irish House of Commons in 1692, representing Boyle until the following year.[1] He sat for Dublin City from 1695 until 1699.[1] Handcock was appointed Recorder of Dublin in 1695, a post he held until his death in 1701. [4]
On 31 May 1685, he married Elizabeth Coddington, daughter of Nicholas Coddington.[3]
Parliament of Ireland | ||
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Preceded by Patriot Parliament |
Member of Parliament for Boyle 1692 – 1693 With: Stephen Ludlow |
Succeeded by Sir Edward Crofton, 2nd Bt John King |
Preceded by Thomas Coote Sir Michael Mitchell |
Member of Parliament for Dublin City 1695 – 1699 With: Sir John Rogerson |
Succeeded by John Forster Benjamin Burton |
Legal offices | ||
Preceded by Thomas Coote ? |
Recorder of Dublin 1695 – 1701 |
Succeeded by John Forster |