The Knute Hanson Family
Kunte Hanson was born in Govik, Walders, Norway, June 16, 1857. There, he made his boyhood home, and in young manhood learned the trade of a tailor. In 1883, at his home in Norway; he married Miss Julia Gilbertson. Julia was born in Norway as Guri GuldBrandsdatte but Americanized her name upon coming to America. The Hanson's came to this country in 1889 with two children born in Norway, and settled at Beaver Creek, Minn. They lived in Beaver Creek for about a year and a third child was born there. They moved to Luverne where two more children were born. In 1895, Knute brought his family to Rock Rapids.
Upon arrival in Rock Rapids, Mr. Hanson immediately set up business as a tailor. He soon became well known and respected as a highly skilled tailor who turned out high quality clothing.
(Source: Lyon County Reporter, Rock Rapids, IA, Thurs., Jun 13, 1895, pg. 8)
(Source: Reporter, Rock Rapids, IA, Thurs., Jan 14, 1904, pg. 5)
Knute Hanson, Sr.
about 1915
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"We the undersigned have employed
Knute Hanson, to make suits of
clothes for us, and take pleasure in
recommending him to those
desiring anything in his line. His
work has proved very satisfactory to
us. He makes a first class fit. C. I.
Olsen, L. F. Chapin, E. L. Partch, F.
G. Russle, C. Nefoort. Wm. Abbott,
Dr. A. M. Vail, F. G. Cross, F. E.
Simpson."
(Source: Review, Rock Rapids, IA, Thurs., Aug 1, 1895, pg. 5)Knute and his wife Julia were the parents of eleven children. They were Mary, Hans, Knute Jr., Gilbert, Malinda, Julia, Clara, Alfred, Albert, Amelia, and Olaf. Albert, who was Alfred's twin died shortly after birth.
Mrs. Julia Hanson in the middle with two of her daughters. We believe Linda is on the right and Amelia is on the left. Date unknown.
HANSON FAMILY
PHOTO
GALLERY
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Clara on the family's front porch at 108 Greene St. This was taken circa 1914-1918, the years of both the flu pandemic and WWI. The Red Cross in the window signifies the Hanson family was willing to help with both major events.
Clara Hanson
Clara Hanson on the right.
Clara Hanson on the left.
Other girl is unknown.
Linda Hanson about 1910
Clara on left with two of her sisters at the Rock Rapids Public Library
1923
Hanson Siblings
Summer of 1966 on front porch of 108 Greene St. Back lft to rt: Linda Hanson, Julia Durham, Amelia Moeller. Front: Mary Zeug, Clara Anderson, Olaf Hanson
Mary Hanson about 1915
Alfred Hanson
Clara Hanson was born June 1, 1897 in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Knute and Julia (Gilbertson) Hanson. She was raised in Rock Rapids and graduated with the Class of 1917 from the local high school there.
Clara's grandson tells that she had always said she did some teaching before getting married. He found this picture
of her with a class of students that is hand dated 1918-19.
Clara lived at 1108 Greene St N in Rock Rapids until she married Clarence Lawrence Anderson in 1921. By the time of the 1930 Federal Census, Clara and Clarence, along with their 5 year old daughter, Betty, resided in Casselton, North Dakota. In 1940, they were residing in La Mesa, San Diego County, California. Both Clara and Clarence passed away in California. He passed away in 1961. Clara survived him until February 2, 1977.
Family Member Obituaries Knute Hanson, Sr. Knute Hanson, Jr. Alfred Hanson Olaf Hanson Gilbert Hanson Amelia Hanson Moeller Mary Hanson Zeug Linda Hanson Clara Hanson Anderson Julia Gilbertson Hanson
Photos & most info provided by Scott Kidwell, Clara Hanson Anderson's grandson.
