Introduction
Hancock Custis was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, the elected lower house of the colonial Virginia General Assembly from Accomack County, Virginia in 1710–1712.
Family
Hancock Custis was the son of Colonel John Custis and Margaret (Michael) Custis.John Custis was a member of both the House of Burgesses and the Virginia Governor's Council.
Hancock Custis's brother, Major John Custis, was the father of Daniel Parke Custis, first husband of Martha Washington. Major John Custis named one of his sons "Hancock."
Hancock Custis's will, which was proved May 7, 1728, mentions his wife Mary. Hancock and Mary Custis's children were sons John, Southey, Levin and Theophilus and daughter Leah, who married Levin Gale.
Farm
Hancock Custis inherited a farm at King's Creek from his uncle, Adam Michael.
House of Burgesses
Hancock Custis was a Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses for Accomac County, as it was then spelled, in 1710–1712.
Death
Hancock Custis died between the date of his signing the last codicil to his will, August 17, 1727,and a date before his will was proved on May 7, 1728.