The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and
Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 759 

FRED HANSON.

Among the successful native sons of Washington who give their attention to
agricultural labors is Fred Hanson, a native of the Kittitas valley, who was
born December 17, 1890. His parents, Olaf and Ingeborg (Peterson) Hanson, were
natives of Sweden and in their youth came to the United States. The father came
to the Kittitas valley in 1871 and is therefore numbered among its pioneers,
taking up a homestead west of Ellensburg. As he prospered in his undertakings he
acquired more land until he owned over four hundred acres, all of which was well
improved. Besides general farming he gave his attention to the raising of horses
and cattle and was quite successful along that line. At present, however, he
lives retired, making his home in Seattle, and there he enjoys the comforts of
life which his former labors have made possible. He terminated his active
connection with farm work in 1906. To him and his wife were born five children:
Henry, who passed away in February, 1917; Tillie, the wife of A. S. Jensen, of
Seattle; Fred; Clara, at home; and Oscar William, who died at the age of seven
years.

Fred Hanson, the third in the family, was reared under the parental roof and in
the acquirement of an education attended the public schools. In order to better
fit himself for life's practical and responsible duties he then pursued a
business course at Everett, subsequent to which time he decided upon
agricultural pursuits as best suited to his tastes and ability. For a few years
he rented the home ranch but since 1912 has operated the property on his own
account. Not only does he raise large crops of grain and hay but he also has one
hundred and seventy-five head of cattle. In all of his undertakings he follows
progressive and modern methods and since taking charge of the place has made a
number of improvements which show his efficiency and wise management. He is a
business man who carefully watches his opportunities and therefore always
succeeds in marketing his produce and stock most advantageously.

On October 1, 1913, Mr. Hanson and Miss Laura Jeannette McNeil were united in
marriage. She is a daughter of H. G. and Eva (Buck) McNeil. who are mentioned
at greater length on other pages of this work. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson have three
children, Helen Eva, Frederick Herbert and Lorene Esther.

Mr. Hanson is a republican in his political affiliations, loyally supporting the
measures and candidates of that party. Although he is thoroughly informed in
regard to local political issues and takes a laudable interest therein, he
prefers to do so as a private citizen, having never shown any inclination for
public office. In his fraternal associations he is a member of Elks Lodge No.
1102, of Ellensburg. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson are valued members of the younger
social set of their neighborhood and have many friends in Ellensburg and
vicinity. Mr. Hanson, although comparatively speaking a young man, has made a
good start toward prosperity and while promoting his own fortunes he also
assists in the upbuilding of his county and district by making his one of the
valuable farm properties of the state.

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Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in January 2008 by Jeffrey L. Elmer.
Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.