George Allan Hancock
Deceased Person
1875 – 1965
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Who was George Allan Hancock?
George Allan Hancock was the owner of the Rancho La Brea Oil Company. He inherited Rancho La Brea, including the La Brea Tar Pits which he donated to Los Angeles County. He also developed Hancock Park, Los Angeles. He was vice president of the Los Angeles Hibernian Bank, treasurer of the Los Angeles Symphony Association, and president of the Automobile Association of Southern California. He owned the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, established Rosemary Farm, and developed the Santa Maria Ice and Cold Storage Plant.
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- Born
- Jul 26, 1875
San Francisco - Also known as
- George Allen Hancock
- Parents
- Spouses
- Genevieve Mullen
(1901/11/27 - 1936/11/28)
- Genevieve Mullen
- Died
- May 31, 1965
Santa Maria
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on July 23, 2013
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