Charles E. Hanson

Charles E. Hanson was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

For others of a similar name, see Charles Hanson.

Biography

Hanson was born on February 27, 1855 in Modum, Norway.[1] In 1871, he settled in Pierce County, Wisconsin, where he eventually became a farm owner. On April 27, 1879, Hanson married Belle Anderson. They would have six children. Hanson was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died in 1932.

Political career

Hanson was elected to the Assembly in 1916, 1918, 1920, 1922 and 1928.[2] During the 1925 session, Hanson was sergeant-at-arms of the Assembly. Other positions he held include Assessor of River Falls (town), Wisconsin and school board member. He was a Republican.

References
  1. Paul F. Hunter, ed. (1919). THE WISCONSIN BLUE BOOK. Madison. p. 499.
  2. JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTY-FIRST SESSION OF THE Wisconsin Legislature. Madison, Wisconsin: Democrat Printing Company. 1933. p. 61.
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