Jens Hansen, 1860-1915

HANSEN

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/4/2009 at 12:12:55

Jens Hansen Dead

Jens Hansen, one of Emmet County's prosperous and influential retired farmers, passed away at his home on the west side of the river last Saturday morning [6 Nov 1915]. Mr. Hansen had been in his usual health until Wednesday last, when he became afflicted with hemorrhage of the brain. Soon after becoming ill he dropped off into a slumber from which he never awoke.

Mr. Hansen was born in Schleswig, Germany, on March 14, 1860, where he lived until coming to the United States in the year 1880. On November 21, 1883, he was united in marriage to Marie Hansen at Sabula, where he was then residing. After their marriage they moved to Clinton County, where they farmed. From Clinton county they came to Emmet County, where they followed their chosen occupation of farming until about three years ago, when they removed to Estherville. While Mr. Hansen resided in Estherville he still retained his farming interests in the county, and was at all times interested in all matters pertaining thereto.

The funeral services were held from the Christian church, although the deceased was a member of the Danish Lutheran church, the Rev. J. S. Coffin having charge of the services at the church and the I. O. O. F. lodge, of which he was a member, having charge at Oak Hill Cemetery. The deceased is survived by a widow and nine children: Mrs. H. W. Rokenbrodt of Vigerville, Canada; Mrs. H. F. Origer, Rutland; John N., Chrissie, Raymond, Mamie, Alice and Emma, of Estherville, and Harry F. H. Hansen of Wallingford.

Source: the Estherville Enterprise, weekly Emmet County newspaper, Emmet County, Iowa, Nov. 10, 1915.