The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and
Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 417

OLUF S. HANSEN.

Oluf S. Hansen, a prominent orchardist living in the vicinity of Yakima, was
born in Mitchell county, Iowa, January 18, 1864, a son of Christopher and Betsy
(Moon) Hansen, who were natives of the Land of the Midnight Sun. They came to
the United States as young people and were married on this side of the Atlantic,
the wedding being celebrated in Iowa. They lived in Mitchell county throughout
their remaining days and the father was the first wagon maker of that county. In
addition to following his trade he also owned and operated a fine farm.

Oluf S. Hansen acquired a public school education in Iowa and in 1886 went to
North Dakota, where he was employed as a farm hand for a year. He then took up
government land and began the occupation of farming on his own account. He
secured six hundred and forty acres of fine land in that state and successfully
continued its development and improvement for a number of years. He was also
identified with commercial pursuits, owning a general merchandise store at
Wyndmere, North Dakota.

In 1905 Mr. Hansen arrived in Yakima and the following year purchased twenty
acres of land two miles south of the city. Soon after this he disposed of his
interests in North Dakota and also sold a ranch which he owned in Canada. He has
eighteen acres planted to orchard, making a specialty of apples and pears, of
which he produces splendid crops. He also has planted alfalfa between the
trees. He has greatly improved his ranch, upon which are now found a substantial
residence and good barns. Everything is kept in excellent condition, the
buildings are well painted and everything about the place indicates the careful
supervision of a practical and progressive owner.

In February, 1886, Mr. Hansen was united in marriage to Miss Kate May Faville, a
sister of E. E. Faville, the editor of the Western Farmer. She passed away
October 30, 1908. The children of this marriage are: Grace C., now the wife of
Lee Johnston, a resident of Yakima county; and Frank, who resides in Seattle.
Having lost his first wife, Mr. Hansen was married in January, 1910, to Miss
Emma L. Remquist, of Minneapolis. Minnesota.

Fraternally Mr. Hansen is connected with Yakima Lodge No. 24, F. & A. M., and
with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His religious faith is that of the
Congregational church, while his wife is a member of the Lutheran church. His
political endorsement is given to the democratic party. He belongs to the Yakima
County Horticultural Union and is interested in everything that has to do with
fruit growing interests in this section. He met with many discouraging
circumstances during the first few years of his residence in this part of the
state, but persevering in the face of obstacles and difficulties, he has now
developed one of the leading fruit ranches of the valley and is an enthusiastic
champion of this section of the state and its opportunities. Moreover, his
sterling worth, his determined nature and his many excellent qualities have
gained for him the respect and goodwill of all.

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Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in December 2007 by Jeffrey L. Elmer.
Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.