Karen Louise Hanson 1946–2021
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Karen Hanson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Karen Hanson 1946–2021
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and 1 more tree owner connected with Karen Hanson 1946–2021
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1946, Karen Louise Hanson entered the world in Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to june reid richards. Karen Louise Hanson had children including jb hanson. Karen Louise Hanson passed away in 2021 in Rochester Hills, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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2Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Index, 1860-1970
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3Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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4Newspaper U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
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5Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
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6Record U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Karen Hanson
This ancestor line traces from Ulster, Northern Ireland (1785) to Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1946) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Karen Hanson (1946–2021) was born in Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rochester Hills, Oakland, Michigan, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Karen in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Karen Hanson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record