- “John Hancock: Patriot in Purple” by William M. Fowler Jr. (2005).
- “The Life and Correspondence of John Hancock” (1826) by Francis Wharton
- “John Hancock: A Biography” (1898) by Richard C. Morse.
- “The Life of John Hancock” (1899) by John Fiske
- “John Hancock” (1941) by Herbert S. Allan.
- “The Public Life of John Hancock: A Study in Leadership” by John A. Schutz and Douglass Adair (1961).
Online Resources:
- John Hancock Historical Museum: https://hancockmuseum.org/category/about-john-hancock/ Provides a detailed biography, timeline of his life, and insights into his role in the American Revolution.
- The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/signers/hancock Offers information about John Hancock's life, including his career, contributions to the Continental Congress, and his signature on the Declaration of Independence.
- American History Central: https://americanhistorycentral.com/john-hancock/ Contains a concise biography of John Hancock, highlighting his political achievements and his importance as a prominent figure during the Revolution.
- The Society of the Cincinnati: https://www.societyofthecincinnati.org/about/hon-john-hancock/ Presents a biographical sketch of John Hancock, focusing on his role in establishing the Society of the Cincinnati, a national hereditary organization for Revolutionary War officers.
- History of Massachusetts Blog: https://historyofmassachusetts.org/john-hancock/ Provides an in-depth look at John Hancock's life, his rise to prominence in Massachusetts politics, and his involvement in pivotal moments of American history.