Hans Peter Hansen

HANSEN, ANDERSON, GRAY, JACOBS

Posted By: Marthann Kohl-Fuhs (email)
Date: 4/7/2009 at 14:11:04

HANS PETER HANSEN, a prosperous and intelligent Dane, residing in Gray, Iowa, was born in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark, November 25, 1857. He is the oldest of four children, two sons and two daughters, his parents being Christien and Anna C. (Anderson) Hansen, who are still living in Copenhagen, the father being a mechanic by trade. Hans Peter Hansen received a good common school education in his native country, and then went to learn the trade of an engineer, serving two years. Desirous of seeing the new world he set sail in 1881, and after a voyage of thirty two days he landed in the city of New York. He continued his journey to Minnesota, stopping at Albert Lea five months. On coming to Gray he entered the employ of Mr. George Gray as engineer in his elevator, a position he still holds. In February, 1888, Mr. Hansen made a visit to his native land, remaining among the scenes of his childhood four months. Returning to Gray he resumed his position as stationary engineer. In June, 1889, he was married to Miss Martha Jacobs, a native of Denmark, who came to America in 1888. He is now living in Gray in a comfortable home, which he owns. He also owns other property in the village, which he rents. Mr. Hansen is an industrious citizen, and by perseverance and economy he has accumulated some property. He began without capital, except his pluck and energy and determination to succeed, and we anticipate for him a prosperous future.

1889 BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF
SHELBY AND AUDUBON COUNTIES, IOWA
W. S. DUNBAR & CO., PUBLISHERS
113 ADAMS STREET, CHICAGO

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