George Laycock

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George Laycock


Born
in Zanesville, Ohio, The United States
May 29, 1921

Died
March 31, 2014

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George Edwin Laycock was born in Zanesville, Ohio and married Ellen M. VanAuken. Their children are: Elaine, Michael, and Steven. His loving Grandchildren are Chris, Brent, Rustin, Leslie, Kent and he has six loving Great-Grandchildren. He was in the United States army during world war II and received a B.S. from Ohio State University in 1947. His career began as associate editor of Farm Quarterly from 1947-1951. He did free-lance writing in 1951.

An accomplished photographer, he illustrated much of his own writing. His writings deal with animals and nature and he often contributed to Audubon, Field And Stream, Sports Afield, Boy's Life, and Exploring. George is remembered as a helpful mentor, to many inspired children who have PhDs today.

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