First Generation

1. Nelson “Nels” “Nils” Hanson. Born on 22 Mar 1818 in Norway. Nelson “Nels” “Nils” died in Richwood, Richland, Wisconsin, on 7 Aug 1888; he was 70. Buried in Immanuel Luthern Cemetery, Five Points, Richland, Wisconsin.

In 1849/1850 when Nelson “Nels” “Nils” was 30, he married Caroline/Karn/Karen/Carrie Larson, daughter of Anne Marie Nilsdatter?, in Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin. Born in Sep 1828/ Jul 9 1824 in Norway. Caroline/Karn/Karen/Carrie died on 22 Nov 1893; she was 65. Buried in Immanuel Luthern Cemetery, Five Points, Richland, Wisconsin.

They had the following children:
2 i. Hans (Magnus) / Magnus H. (1852-1936)
ii. Sophia (Nettie/Nellie). Born in 1856.
3 iii. Lewis Gustavus /Gustav Lewis (1858-1924)
4 iv. Charles H. (1866-1931)


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