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Lewis Hancock

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Lewis Hancock

Birth
Texas, USA
Death
11 Feb 1920 (aged 63)
Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
Burial
Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 1, Lot 342
Memorial ID
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Son of George Hancock and Louisa Lewis.

Lewis Hancock is considered to be the father of golf in Austin. Hancock golf course, home of the first site of Austin Country Club, Hancock Center and Hancock Neighborhood are named after him. He was an active member of the Austin business community, serving as president of Austin's oldest bank, State National. In addition, Hancock was active in city politics, serving as a City Alderman and as mayor of Austin.
Son of George Hancock and Louisa Lewis.

Lewis Hancock is considered to be the father of golf in Austin. Hancock golf course, home of the first site of Austin Country Club, Hancock Center and Hancock Neighborhood are named after him. He was an active member of the Austin business community, serving as president of Austin's oldest bank, State National. In addition, Hancock was active in city politics, serving as a City Alderman and as mayor of Austin.


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