George E. Hancorne

Biography

George E. Hancorne, born in 1863, brought youthful energy and thoughtful leadership to Saranac, where he worked to ensure children had warm classrooms and families could rely on a neighbor who always stood ready to help.

His kindness spread beyond the village; he championed the lakeside woods and urged citizens to care for the river, leaving a gentle legacy of stewardship and good humor that still warms the hearts of those who remember him.