William Augustus Hancock

Deceased Person

1831 – 1902

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Who was William Augustus Hancock?

William Augustus Hancock was an American pioneer, attorney, and politician. Arriving in Arizona Territory during the American Civil War, he settled in the Salt River Valley. There he performed the survey work required to create the town of Phoenix as well as holding a variety of governmental offices at the city and county levels.

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Born
May 17, 1831
Barre
Died
1902
Phoenix

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on July 23, 2013

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