LAURENCE CHRISTOPHER HANSON, b.

September 03, 1843, Schieswig Holstein, Denmark;

d. May 03, 1926, Cedar Rapids, IA; m. (1) UNKNOWN;

m. (2) MARY MARTHA HOECK, May 24, 1876, Cedar

Rapids, Ia; b. August 12, 1855, Minden (Munden),

Germany; d. June 27, 1933, Cedar Rapids Ia.

I. CHRISTOPHER³ HANSON, b. December 14, 1864, Hadersloben, Slesveg Holstine (Denmark); d. July 07, 1940, Cedar Rapids Ia; m. MARYETTE CLINE, September 01, 1894, Cedar Rapids, Ia; b. July 09, 1874, Wadena, Fayette Co., Ia; d. December 27, 1951, Cedar Rapids Ia.

Notes for CHRISTOPHER HANSON:

1900 census T623-444 or T623-445 page 285

He came to Iowa in 1881 and was a naturalized citizen.

He was a laborer for the railroad. He and Maryette owned a house at 1801 North 6th St W in Cedar Rapids, Iowa He had a mortgage on it in 1900

Warranty Deed - Cemetery

Christopher bought W 1/2 of Lot Number one in Block Number 6, 6 original plots at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, IA. He paid $66.00

Cedar Rapids Gazette, July 8, 1940

Christopher Hanson

Christopher Hanson, 76, for 59 years a resident of Cedar Rapids, died at his home, 907 B Ave NW, at 9:20 P.M. Sunday after a long illness. He was born in Denmark, Feb 14, 1864 and came directly to Cedar Rapids on his arrival in America. For 27 years he was employed as a stationary engineer by the Cedar Rapids Sash and Door Company. He was a member of I.O.O.F. Lodge No 141 and Ben Hur Lodge No.12. In addition to his wife Maryette, he is survived by three children, Fred L., George A., and Mrs. Alice Fair, and four grandchildren, all of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held in the Beatty chapel at 2 P.M. Wednesday conducted by the Rev. Henry Scherer and the Odd Fellows. Burial will be in the family lot in Linwood. Friends may call at the chapel

Burial: 10 Jul 1940, Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids, IA Occ: 1914 Stationary Engineer for Cedar Rapids Sash and Door Company

Religion Lutheran

1900 census T623-444 or T623-445 page 285

He came to Iowa in 1881 and was a naturalized citizen.

He was a laborer for the railroad. He and Maryette owned a house at 1801 North 6th St W in Cedar Rapids, Iowa He had a mortgage on it in 1900

Warranty Deed - Cemetery

Christopher bought W 1/2 of Lot Number one in Block Number 6, 6 original plots at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, IA. He paid $66.00

Cedar Rapids Gazette, July 8, 1940

Christopher Hanson

More About MARYETTE CLINE:

Burial: December 29, 1951, Linn County, IA

ii. KAREN CHRISTINA HANSON, b. Abt. 1865.

iii. ANNIE MARIE CHRISTOFFERSEN, b. Abt. 1868, Denmark; m. H.C. HANSEN.

More About H.C. HANSEN:

Occupation: 1926, Merchant Odense, Denmark.

iv. WILLIAM CHARLES³ HANSON, b. February 28, 1877, Cedar Rapids Ia; d. January 17, 1946, Independence, Ia; m. ADA MAY KINGERY, June 03, 1908, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., Ill; b. May 21, 1885, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., Ill; d. February 28, 1965, Cedar Rapids Ia.

More About WILLIAM CHARLES HANSON:

Burial: January 20, 1946, Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington

Misc: He was a toolmaker - machinist

v. LAURA CAROL HANSON, b. January 18, 1879, Cedar Rapids Ia; d. July 11, 1954, Cedar Rapids Ia; m. AUDLEY JOHN KEMPER, August 07, 1901, Cedar Rapids, Ia; b. July 20, 1866, Muscatine Co., Muscatine, Ia; d. 1950, Cedar Rapids Ia.

More About LAURA CAROL HANSON:

Burial: July 14, 1954, Oakhill Cemetery C.R.

Fact: Lawrence's will lists Laura's middle name as Caroline

More About AUDLEY JOHN KEMPER:

Burial: Oakhill Cemetery C.R. NW 1/4 Lot 108 Blk 96

Occupation: Farmer

vi. VIOLET ANNA HANSON, b. September 24, 1880, Cedar Rapids Ia; d. March 31, 1961, Nashua, Chickasaw Cty IA; m. GEORGE ARTHUR USHER, February 15, 1902, Cedar Rapids, Ia; b. July 09, 1878, Cedar Rapids Ia. M. Milton S. Evans, May 27, 1954 in Charles City, Iowa

More About VIOLET ANNA HANSON:

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua, Chickasaw Co.,

vii. LILLIE MAYE HANSON, b. May 24, 1882, Cedar Rapids, Ia; d. February 19, 1965, Cedar Rapids, Ia; m. ROBERT FAYE (FREDERICK) SMITH, February 18, 1903, Cedar Rapids, Ia; b. March 30, 1882, Cedar Rapids Ia; d. December 08, 1952, Cedar Rapids Ia.

More About LILLIE MAYE HANSON:

Burial: February 21, 1965, Cedar Memorial Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Ia

Fact: Lawrence's will lists Lillie's middle name as May

Religion: Edgewood Baptist Church

More About ROBERT FAYE (FREDERICK) SMITH:

Burial: Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Rapids, IA

Occupation 1: Farmer in Clinton Twp, Linn County Iowa

Religion: Edgewood Baptist Church

viii. HARRY ELMER HANSON, b. September 09, 1884, Benton Cty, IA; d. February 03, 1974, Marion, Linn County; m. MYRLE ELEANOR RAWSON, April 04, 1907, Cedar Rapids, Ia; b. March 22, 1889, Cedar Rapids; d. January 02, 1931, Linn County.

Notes for HARRY ELMER HANSON:

By a Granddaughter:

Harry, second child of Laurence C. and Mary M. Hoeck Hanson, was born on a farm in Benton County, moved to Linn County at the age of 19 with his parents. He was married to Myrle E. Rawson, the seventh child of Joseph L. and Eva Rogers Rawson on Apr 4, 1907. Myrle was baptized in the Lewis Bottoms Church, joining the Baptist faith, later she affiliated with the Evangelical church of Covington, of which she had long been a member.

Her and Harry lived near Palo in the early years of their marriage, where several of their children were born. Moving later years on the farm on Vinton Rd. where they lived at the time of her death. She died at the home of her sisters Mabel and Carrie Rawson.

To this union were born seven children, the first born died at 8 months of age, choked to death from bleeding in her throat, seemed as though red splotches appeared on her skin, did not know the cause of it.

They are buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, near Palo.

More About HARRY ELMER HANSON:

Burial: February 06, 1974, Spring Grove Cemetery Covington, IA

Occupation: Farmer

Religion: Lutheran

More About MYRLE ELEANOR RAWSON:

Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery Covington, IA

ix. EMMA ELVINA HANSON, b. May 02, 1886, Covington, Linn Cty IA; d. January 22, 1940, Cedar Rapids Ia; m. CARL OTTO RAWSON, April 02, 1907, Cedar Rapids, Ia; b. February 03, 1885, Cedar Rapids, Ia; d. October 19, 1945, Covington, IA.

Notes for EMMA ELVINA HANSON:

Obituary from Cedar Rapids, Gazette

Mrs. Emma Elvina Rawson, wife of Carl Rawson, died at the family residence, three miles northwest of Cedar Rapids, at 1:15 A.M. Monday. Death followed a prolonged illness. Born May 2, 1886, two miles south west of this city, she had been a lifelong resident of Linn County. She was the daughter of Lawrence C. and Mary Hanson, pioneer residents of Linn County. In addition to her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Coonrod of Palo; and five sons, Leslie of Palo; Lee, Joseph, Dale and Virgil, all at home. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Laura Kemper and Mrs. Lillie Smith both of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Violet Usher of Nashua, IA: six brothers, William, Harry, George, Walter, Leon and Lewis Hanson, all of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren, Jimmy, Beverly and Orlie Rawson and Duane and Donald Coonrod. She was a member of the Covington Evangelical church.

Funeral services will be held in the Turner Chapel at 2 P.M. Wednesday. Burial will be made in Spring Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the Turner chapel.

Obituary from Cedar Rapids, Gazette

Mrs. Emma Elvina Rawson, wife of Carl Rawson, died at the family residence, three miles northwest of Cedar Rapids, at 1:15 A.M. Monday. Death followed a prolonged illness. Born May 2, 1886, two miles south west of this city, she had been a lifelong resident of Linn County. She was the daughter of Lawrence C. and Mary Hanson, pioneer residents of Linn County. In addition to her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Coonrod of Palo; and five sons, Leslie of Palo; Lee, Joseph, Dale and Virgil, all at home. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Laura Kemper and Mrs. Lillie Smith both of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Violet Usher of Nashua, Ia: six brothers, William, Harry, George, Walter, Leon and Lewis Hanson, all of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren, Jimmy, Beverly and Orlie Rawson and Duane and Donald Coonrod. She was a member of the Covington Evangelical church.

Funeral services will be held in the Turner Chapel at 2 P.M. Wednesday. Burial will be made in Spring Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the Turner chapel.

More About EMMA ELVINA HANSON:

Died 2: January 22, 1940

Burial 1: January 25, 1940, Spring Grove Cemetery Covington, IA

Religion: Evangelical Church of Covington

Notes for CARL OTTO RAWSON:

Obituary from Cedar Rapids, Gazette

Carl Otto Rawson, of near Covington, a farmer and lifelong resident of Linn County, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Virgil Coonrod of Covington, Saturday at 8:25 A.M., following a long illness. Mr. Rawson was born Feb 3, 1885 near Cedar Rapids, IA and was married to Emma Hanson who died Jan. 22, 1940. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Coonrod of Palo; five sons, Leslie E. Rawson, Cedar Rapids, Lee R., in the U.S. Navy, Joe C. of Center Point, Dale H. Rawson of Palo: two brothers, C.A. of Palo and Frank J. Rawson of Cedar Rapids: three sisters, Mabel E. Rawson and Carrie J. Rawson, both of Cedar Rapids, IA and Mrs. Edith Hanson of Palo, besides eight grandchildren, James, Beverly, and Patricia Rawson, Carl O. and Orlie J. Rawson and Duane, Donald and Diane Coonrod.

Mr. Rawson attended the Evangelical church of Covington. Funeral services will be held in the Turner chapel at a time to be announced later. Friends may call at the chapel

Obituary from Cedar Rapids, Gazette

Carl Otto Rawson, of near Covington, a farmer and lifelong resident of Linn County, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Virgil Coonrod of Covington, Saturday at 8:25 A.M., following a long illness. Mr. Rawson was born Feb 3, 1885 near Cedar Rapids, IA and was married to Emma Hanson who died Jan. 22, 1940. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Coonrod of Palo; five sons, Leslie E. Rawson, Cedar Rapids, Lee R., in the U.S. Navy, Joe C. of Center Point, Dale H. Rawson of Palo: two brothers, C.A. of Palo and Frank J. Rawson of Cedar Rapids: three sisters, Mabel E. Rawson and Carrie J. Rawson, both of Cedar Rapids, IA and Mrs. Edith Hanson of Palo, besides eight grandchildren, James, Beverly, and Patricia Rawson, Carl O. and Orlie J. Rawson and Duane, Donald and Diane Coonrod.

Mr. Rawson attended the Evangelical church of Covington. Funeral services will be held in the Turner chapel at a time to be announced later. Friends may call at the chapel.

More About CARL OTTO RAWSON:

Burial 1: October 23, 1945, Spring Grove Cemetery Covington, IA

Burial 2: Spring Grove Cemetery Covington, IA

Occupation: Farmer

Religion: Evangelical Church of Covington

x. GEORGE FREDERICK HANSON, b. June 14, 1888, Fairfax, Ia; d. June 21, 1955, Covington, Ia; m. MARGARET MATILDA HABERLE, June 22, 1920, Iowa City, Ia; b. April 03, 1899, Iowa City, Johnson, Cty; d. April 07, 1976, Cedar Rapids Ia.

More About GEORGE FREDERICK HANSON:

Burial: June 23, 1955, Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington

Military service: Fought in WWI

Religion: Evangelical Church of Covington

More About MARGARET MATILDA HABERLE:

Burial: April 09, 1976, Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington

xi. WALTER CARL HANSON, b. December 31, 1890, Benton Cty, born on the O'Connell Farm; d. December 14, 1963, Palo, Ia; m. EDITH (EMILINE) DEELDA RAWSON, September 06, 1915, Waterloo, Ia; b. June 02, 1895, Cedar Rapids, Ia; d. August 23, 1977, Cedar Rapids, Ia.

Walter, seventh child of Laurence C. and Mary H. Hoeck Hanson, was born in Benton County. Lived on a farm all his life, attended school at Stony Point, on Vinton Rd. He operated the East Lawn Dairy for twenty years, also hauled milk from farmers by horse and wagon. At one time worked at Bindlers Dairy, part time at a gas station, that his son Edwin operated, and was there at the time of his death.

Walter was married to Edith Rawson, youngest child of Edward and Eva Rogers Rawson, on September 6, 1915 at Waterloo, Iowa. Edith also attended Stony Point school, Taylor and graduated from Washington High, and then attended Coe Business College. She was born in the town of Palo, and then moved with her parents to the farm on Vinton Rd. known as the Rawson farm. At one time took a trek to Alpina, South Dakota in a covered wagon as a child, returning to Iowa a year later. She belonged to the Covington Ladies Aide for many years, and both were members of the Covington Church.

They lived at one time on the farm that is now known as Morgans Creek Park, Rawson farm on Vinton Rd and then to Palo, finally settled on a small farm next to Covington Church. To this union was born five children.

More About WALTER CARL HANSON:

Burial: December 16, 1964, Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington

xii. LEON CYRUS HANSON, b. May 16, 1894, Cedar Rapids Ia; d. April 17, 1972, Marion Linn Cty Ia; m. LOUISE MAE KUNZMANN, October 14, 1918, Vinton, Ia; b. May 06, 1896, Cedar Rapids Ia; d. June 25, 1986, Cedar Rapids Ia.

More About LEON CYRUS HANSON:

Burial: April 19, 1972, Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Rapids, Ia

More About LOUISE MAE KUNZMANN:

Burial: June 27, 1986, Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Rapids, Ia

Religion: Methodist

xiii. LOUIS CHESTER HANSON, b. June 17, 1896, Cedar Rapids Ia; d. October 26, 1970, Cedar Rapids Ia; m. EMMA LOUISE KRETSCHMAR, August 27, 1919, Waterloo, Ia; b. January 19, 1901, Cedar Rapids Ia; d. February 09, 1994, Cedar Rapids Ia.

More About LOUIS CHESTER HANSON:

Burial: October 30, 1970, Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Rapids, IA

Military service: Had Red Measles as a child and lost part of his hearing

Occupation: Machinist