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 1 Collection or Record:
Culbert L. Olson papers, 1927-1946, bulk 1937-1946
Collection contains materials pertaining to the life of Culbert L. Olson and in particular the importance of his political activities. The materials contain various photographs of Culbert L. Olson with significant political figures at the time, letters, newspapers and publications concerning the political activities of Culbert L. Olson. Also included is a large amount of political campaign documents and propaganda for his campaign as governor of California. Dated 1927-1946.
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