George Bancroft (George Bancroft)

George Bancroft

Historian, Statesman. Often called the father of American history, he is best known for his historical series “History of the United States.”  Family links:  Parents:  Aaron Bancroft (1755 – 1839)  Lucretia Chandler Bancroft (1765 – 1839)  Spouse:  Elizabeth Davis Bancroft (1803 – 1886)  Siblings:  Eliza Bancroft Davis (1791 – 1872)*  Thomas Chandler Bancroft (1796 – 1877)*  George Bancroft (1800 – 1891)  Lucretia Bancroft Farnum (1803 – 1887)* *Calculated relationship

Born

  • October, 03, 1800
  • USA

Died

  • January, 01, 1891
  • USA

Cemetery

  • Worcester Rural Cemetery
  • Massachusetts
  • USA

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