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Life
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Born
Born in the town Montgomery Square in the state of Pennsylvania. Interestingly enough, his life was never intended for a military career. -
Westpoint
Hancock graduated from West Point in 1844, 18th in a class of 25. -
Mexican War
William served in the mexican war and was most honored for his bravey at the battle of Churubusco. -
Civil War Assignments
His Civil War assignments: captain and assistant quartermaster (since November 7, 1855);brigadier general, USV (September 23, 1861); commanding 3rd Brigade, Smith's Division, Army of the Potomac (October 3, 1861 - March 13, 1862); commanding lst Brigade, 2nd Division, 4th (6th after May 18) Corps, Army of the Potomac (March 13 - September 17, 1862); commanding lst Division, 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac (September 17, 1862 - January 24, 1863 and February 20 - May 22, 1863);major general USA1866 -
Out of Service
On this date, he was appointed major general, but later was mustered out of his volunteer service. -
Potential Candidate
In the year of 1868 Hancock was a potential Democratic candidate for presidency. -
Candidate
William Scott Hancock was in the runs for presidential candidacy as a democrat in 1880, but was narrowly beaten by James Garfield. -
Death of Hancock
On February 9th, 1886 General William Scott Hancock died from diabetes complications in Governors Island. He is buried in Montgomery Cemetary in Norristown.