Clarence Eugene Hancock

Background

Hancock, Clarence Eugene was born on February 13, 1885 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Theodore E. and Martha B. (Connelly) Hancock.

Education

Born February 13, 1885 in Syracuse, New York, Hancock graduated from Wesleyan University in 1906 and New York Law School in 1908.

Career

His father was Theodore East. Hancock, New York Attorney General from 1894 to 1898. Hancock represented New York in the House of Representatives as a Republican from 1927 to 1947. When Hancock represented the 35th district from 1927 to 1945, it included the city of Syracuse and all of Onondaga and Cortland counties.

Before Hancock"s reelection in 1944, New York was redistricted.

The 36th district, which Hancock represented from 1945 to 1947, then became coextensive with Onondaga County. Hancock died January 3, 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia, aged 62.

He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Syracuse. Syracuse Hancock International Airport is named after him.

Achievements

• Clarence Eugene Hancock has been listed as a noteworthy ex-congressman. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member, Congress. 70, 71 Congresses. Member Committee on Naval Affairs. Member: Onondaga Company and New York State Bar Association.

Alpha Delta Phi; Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: Racquet, Burning Tree (Washington), Alpha Delta Phi (New York), Century, University, Onondaga Golf and Country, Syracuse Yacht, Cazenovia Country.

• Member, Congress. 70, 71 Congresses. Member Comm, on Naval Affairs Member of Onondaga Company and New York State Bar Association. Alpha Delta Phi; Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: Racquet, Burning Tree (Washington), Alpha Delta Phi (New York), Century, University, Onondaga Golf and Country, Syracuse Yacht, Cazenovia Country.

Connections

Spouse Emily W. Shonk, October 4, 1912, Scarsdale, N.

Father:

Theodore East. Hancock

Mother:

Martha B. (Connelly) Hancock

Spouse:

Emily West. Shonk