Peter C. Hansen, 1847-1918

HANSEN

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 9/20/2010 at 11:46:15

P.C. HANSEN PASSES AWAY

Died in Excelsior Springs Saturday April 13, of Bright’s Disease

WAS PIONEER SETTLER OF EMMET COUNTY

Body Brought to Estherville for Burial—Funeral to Be Held This Wednesday, Afternoon

On Saturday, April 13th, at Excelsior Springs, occurred the death of one of Emmet county’s pioneer citizens, Peter Christian Hansen. Mr. Hansen had been in poor health for a number of years. Early last winter in the company of his wife and daughter, Miss Clara, he went to Excelsior Springs for treatment but became gradually worse until death relieved him of his sufferings.

Mr. Hansen was born in Denmark, December 28, 1847, and came to America as a young man. After living a number of years in other parts of the United States he settled in Estherville over forty years ago and has lived here continuously since. Here he was married in 1877 to Miss Annie Johnson. Three children were born, Henry and Clara, both of Estherville and M___ who is now Mrs. Frank Lankin, of Chicago.

The funeral services will be held at the house this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Torbett of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating.

Deceased was widely and favorably known in the county. He was one of the sturdy farmers and a good citizen.