Background
Hancock, William Wayne was born on April 3, 1886 in near Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jesse and Margaret (Wolf) Hancock.
Hancock, William Wayne was born on April 3, 1886 in near Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jesse and Margaret (Wolf) Hancock.
Educated California State (Pennsylvania) Teachers College, 1902, University of Michigan, 1905-1906.
Assistant cashier Bank of Donora (Pennsylvania), 1902-1905, clerk, accountant, real estate and utility office, 1906-1913. Executive assistant Cambria Steel Company, 1913-1916. Assistant secretary, secretary, vice president Donner Steel Company, 1916-1930.
Assistant secretary, secretary, secretary and treasurer, vice-president and secretary, vice president Republic Steel corporation since 1930.
Director Republic Steel Corporation, subsidiary and affiliated companies.
Served with United States Army, 1918, World War I. Member American Iron and Steel Institute. Clubs: Union (Cleveland).
Married Mary Fisher, January 10, 1923 (deceased). Children: William Wayne, Mary Elizabeth, John Wolf.