Family Child
Rosemary Hancock
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q5536187 · wikidata
SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™
Allan Hancock
1875-07-26 – 1965-05-31
Life & Legacy
George Allan Hancock (July 26, 1875 – May 31, 1965) 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.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, philanthropist, expedition leader, entrepreneur, naturalist
Verified Legacy Record
Family Father
Henry Hancock
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q5536187 · wikidata
Family Mother
Ida Hancock Ross
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q5536187 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5536187 — wikidata View source
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