Hancock, Winfield Scott (1824-1886)
- Name:
- Hancock, Winfield Scott (1824-1886)
- Title:
- Major General, U.S. Army
- Other Names:
- "Hancock the Superb"
- Born:
- 02/14/1824
- Birthplace:
- Montgomeryville, PA
- Died:
- 02/09/1886
- Death Location:
- Governors Island, NY
- Residence:
- Montgomeryville, PA
Norristown, PA - Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Army officer
Politician - Father:
- Benjamin Franklin Hancock
- Mother:
- Elizabeth Hoxworth Hancock
- Spouse:
- Almira ("Allie") Russell (m01/24/1850)
- Children:
- Russell (1850-?)
Ada (1857-?) - Notes:
- Named for General Winfield Scott.
Nominated to West Point (1840) by Joseph Forenance.
Graduated 18/25 from West Point in 1844.
Commissioned brevet 2nd Lt. in 6th US Infantry Regiment, stationed in Red River Valley.
Assigned to recruiting duties in KY upon the outbreak of war with Mexico in 1846. He proved so adept, his superiors did not wish to release him for combat duty.
Democratic nominee for U.S. President, 1880
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