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Willis E. Hanson 1876–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1876

Birth Location: Jacks Riffs, New York, USA

Death Date: 28 Jan 1958

Death Location: Los Angeles County, California, USA

Father: John Hanson

Mother: Sarah Aldrich

Spouse(s): L Wilson

Children(s): Mildred Hanson

In 1876, Willis E. Hanson entered the world in Jacks Riffs, New York, USA, born to John P Hanson And Sarah A Aldrich. In 1880, Willis E. Hanson resided in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Willis E. Hanson resided in Arcada, Gratiot, Michigan, USA. Willis E. Hanson married L Alta Wilson, and had children including Mildred Hanson. Willis E. Hanson passed away in 1958 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Willis E. Hanson entered the world in Jacks Riffs, New York, USA, born to John P Hanson And Sarah A Aldrich.
  • In 1880, Willis E. Hanson resided in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Willis E. Hanson resided in Arcada, Gratiot, Michigan, USA.
  • Willis E. Hanson married L Alta Wilson, and had children including Mildred Hanson.
  • Willis E. Hanson passed away in 1958 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hanson
1840–1924
Birth Location: Schleswig, Denmark
JH
Sarah Aldrich
1847–1918
Birth Location: Red Creek, Wayne, New York, USA
SA

Spouses(s)

L Wilson
1878–1958
Birth Location: New York, USA
LW

Children(s)

Mildred Hanson
1904–1954
Birth Location: Owosso, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
MH

Willis Hanson's Ancestors

Self
Willis Hanson
1876–1958
Birth Place: Jacks Riffs, New York, USA
Parents
John P Hanson
1840–1924
Schleswig, Denmark
Sarah (A) Aldrich
1847–1918
Red Creek, Wayne, New York, USA
Grandparents
Franklin Aldrich
1809–
Vermont, USA
Sarah Blaisdell
1811–
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Aldrich
1783–1859
Annis Balsley
1790–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Hanson's Descendants

1.
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Willis (E.) Hanson (28 Feb 1876–28 Jan 1958) m. L (Alta) Wilson (21 Mar 1878–17 Oct 1958)
  1. 1. Mildred Hanson 1904–1954 m. Clarence (Leland) Stilwill 1900–1955
    1. 1. Susan (Ann 'Sue' Stilwill) (Hofford) 1930–1988

Willis Hanson's Timeline

9 Records

1876
28 Feb 1876
Birth of Willis E. Hanson in Jacks Riffs, New York, USA
Jacks Riffs, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Willis E. Hanson resided here in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Willis E. Hanson resided here in Arcada, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
Arcada, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Willis E. Hanson resided here in Owosso Ward 1, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
Owosso Ward 1, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Willis E. Hanson resided here in Brooklyn Assembly District 17, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Assembly District 17, Kings, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Willis E. Hanson resided here in Queens (Districts 251-500), Queens, Queens, New York, USA
Queens (Districts 251-500), Queens, Queens, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 59
Willis E. Hanson resided here in New York, Queens, New York
New York, Queens, New York
1940
1940
Age 64
Willis E. Hanson resided here in A D 4, New York, Queens, New York, USA
A D 4, New York, Queens, New York, USA
1958
28 Jan 1958
Age 82
Death of Willis E. Hanson in Los Angeles County, California, USA
Los Angeles County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1876
    Event Place: Jacks Riffs, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 1029; Volume #: Roll 1029 - Certificates: 156126-156499, 07 Jan 1920-07 Jan 1920
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02737; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41-876
    [4] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 28 Jan 1958
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 17, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1171; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1073
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0412; FHL microfilm: 2341338
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 585; Page: 12c; Enumeration District: 029
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Arcada, Gratiot, Michigan; Roll: 712; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0045
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Owosso Ward 1, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1374688
    [10] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 77; Film Description: 1903 Alcona-Hillsdale

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 585; Page: 12c; Enumeration District: 029

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Arcada, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Arcada, Gratiot, Michigan; Roll: 712; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0045

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Owosso Ward 1, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Owosso Ward 1, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1374688

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 17, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 17, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1171; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1073

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Queens (Districts 251-500), Queens, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0412; FHL microfilm: 2341338

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New York, Queens, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02737; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41-876

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: A D 4, New York, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02737; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41-876

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alma, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 77; Film Description: 1903 Alcona-Hillsdale

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 1029; Volume #: Roll 1029 - Certificates: 156126-156499, 07 Jan 1920-07 Jan 1920

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1958
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 28 Jan 1958
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