Hanson, Evan G. (Evan Greenwood), 1894-1963
Dates
- Existence: 1894 - 1963
Biographical History
Evan G. Hanson (1894-1963) was a United States Navy Commander during World War I.
Evan G. Hanson was born on October 7, 1894 in Fillmore, Utah. His mother Evelyn Mary Olson died in childbirth and his father, Alma Greenwood, allowed Evan to be adopted by Evelyn's sister Bertha Olson Hanson and her husband George M. Hanson in 1894 who raised him as their son. Evan G. Hanson went on to be a United States Navy Commander during the First World War. He was known to have served on the battleship Connecticut as a recorder of summary court-martial and later served on the U.S.S. Louisville.
Evan G. Hanson died on August 21, 1963.
Citation:
FamilySearch.com, via WWW, Oct. 3, 2017 (Evan G. Hanson; b. Oct. 7, 1894 in Fillmore, UT; p. Evelyn Mary Olson and Alma Greenwood, died in child birth; adoptive parents Bertha Olson Hanson and George M. Hanson, 1894; d. Aug 21, 1963)Olson family papers, 1871-1947, Oct. 3, 2017 (US Navy Commander; WWI; battleships Connecticut and U.S.S Louisville; recorder of summary court-martial)
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Edmund Olson papers, 1887
Collection contains a letter from Edmond Olson to his sister Eva Olson in Farmington, Utah. The letter provides an interesting perspective on 19th century Utah rural life and social customs. Dated 1887.
Eva Olson papers, 1887-1893
Collection contains materials pertaining to the life of Eva Olson from Fillmore, Utah. Included is a photograph, marriage certificate, and letters from Eva's friends, family and suitors which provide an interesting perspective on the late 19th century courtship customs and social life in rural Utah. Materials dated 1887-1893.
Olson family papers
Collection contains a variety of correspondence, papers, photographs, and ephemera of the Delilah King Olson family. Collection materials document the life of Delilah King Olson in Fillmore, Utah, and the lives and the careers across the world of three generations of her family, including insight into everyday rural Utah life and political campaigns. Dated 1871-1947.
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