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Family of Christian J. Hansen

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(Obituary and family pictures courtesy of Annette Gutweniger)
 

With Our Men In Service...During Previous Wars

C. J. Hansen, one of the pioneer settlers of the Deutschburg community was in Palacios Monday on business and made the Beacon office a pleasant call. Mr. Hansen (one of our boys in the service of former wars) is a War Veteran and showed us some of the medals he had bestowed upon him.

In the Sioux Indian War of 1890-91 as a member of the Nebraska National Guard he received a medal for service rendered the State of Nebraska. In the Philippine Insurrection in 1899 he was awarded the Congressional medal for "Patriotism, Fortitude and Loyalty."

He served in Manila for one year and was a 1st Lieutenant of Co. I, First Regiment.

His serial number of "Dog Tag" was 86, in the Nebraska Regiment, for the Spanish American War.

Mr. Hansen will be 84 years old next January and has made his home in Deutschburg since 1910, coming there from Nebraska.

Palacios Beacon, November 2, 1944



 


Christian J. Hansen

Born: January 25, 1861 in Denmark
Died: September 27, 1953, at home, Palacios, Matagorda Co., Texas

Married 1st: Amy Watkins on March 17, 1897, Lancaster Co., Nebraska (1930 census indicates Amy was born in England)

Daughter; Marie Anne Hansen Geffert
b February 19, 1898, Bennett, Nebraska
d June 14, 1991, Florida
Married: Harry Walter Geffert c 1929 (October 20, 1891 Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois - January 1965 Pinellas Co., Florida)
Harry was the son of William & Dora Geffert
Children:
   Willard Harry Geffert b North Dakota
   Edwin Geffert
   Doralea Geffert married Robert C. Kautz

1915 North Dakota Territorial Census - Sioux County - Marie Hansen, age 17, was living with John & Mary J. Watkins in Household # 6 and Harry Geffert, age 23, was listed in Household #10. Harry's parents were in Household #11

1920 Census residence was Sioux County, North Dakota where Harry was a farmer growing grain and livestock

1930 Census residence was Sioux County, North Dakota where Harry was a farmer

Marie and Harry lived at 2105 Roscoe Street, Chicago, Illinois at the time of the 1940 Census. Harry was a machinist

Married 2nd: Karen Bolette Johnson
 


Matagorda County Marriage Records
Book D - Page 534

C. J. Hansen & Bolette Johnson
December 10, 1913

This Week in Palacios History
From Our Early Files
20 Years Ago

Married, Wednesday, Dec. 10, by Judge Feather in his office, C. J. Hansen and Miss Bolette Johnson, both of Francitas.

Palacios Beacon, December 14, 1933
 


Chris & Bolette Hansen at their home in Francitas or Deutschburg


Hansen Garden


Bolette's and her chickens
 


Services Held For Christian Hansen

Funeral services for Christian Hansen, 92, a long time resident of this area, were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Tuesday, September 29. Services were conducted by Rev. George E. Mancross, Sr. Burial was in the Palacios Cemetery.

Hansen died at his home Sunday September 27, 1953 and was born in Denmark on January 25, 1861. He had lived here for the past six years after retiring from farming. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Christene Hansen and one daughter, Mrs. Marie Geffert of Chicago, Ill.

The Palacios Beacon, October, 1953
 



 

Rev.  Cockrum, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, conducted last rites for Mrs. Karen Bolette Hansen Tuesday, August 31, at 3 p.m. at the Palacios Funeral Homes.

Mrs. Hansen was born June 27, 1867 in Denmark. She was married to the late Christian Hansen, who preceded her in death last September 27. They lived in the Deutschburg community for many years, moving to Palacios about seven years ago.

Mrs. Hansen died Saturday, August 28, at the Bayview General Hospital. She was buried in the Palacios Cemetery.

She is survived by her step-daughter, Mrs. Marie Geffert of Chicago and several nieces and nephews.

The Palacios Beacon, September 2, 1954
 


Mrs. Marie Anne Geffert, 93

Ocala--Marie Anne Geffert, 93, a housewife, died June 14, 1991, in Ocala.

A native of Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. Geffert came here four years ago from Clearwater. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Chicago, and a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clearwater.

Survivors include a daughter, Doralea A. Kautz, Ocala; two sons, Edwin Geffert, Clearwater and Harry W. Geffert, Elmhurst, Ill.; two granddaughters, Susanne Cartwright and Linda Houghton; three grandsons, William Geffert, Lee Geffert and Steven Geffert; and two great-granddaughters, Corine Cartwright and Amy Houghton.

Bruce Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Ocala Star-Banner, Ocala, Florida, Sunday, June 16, 1991
 


VALLEY FRUIT FARM AND GARDEN COMPANY
Francitas, Jackson County, Texas
 
Grantee Residence Block-Lot Farm # Date Purchased Book-Page
Hansen, Chris Nebraska-Cass Co. 032-10 1290 1912-03-18 20-411
 

 


Hansen Family in the News
 


Mr. Pederson and Mr. Hanson, who is now building at Deutschburg, and M. Jorgensen are usually found together, that is when they are not working very seldom. Mr. Jorgensen is the blacksmith who has attracted so much favorable attention to Francitas. Hansen, when he isn't setting out fruit trees, is a carpenter.

Francitas Bee, November 23, 1911
 


Deutschburg School
First Year--1912-1913

 

The School was located one mile north of the present site. The land was given for the school through the influence of Dr. H. Gerhard as a part of a contract he had with the Valley Fruit Farm and Garden Company. A small school house was built and school opened in 1912 for its first time. The first trustees were Chas. Thatcher, John Evers and Chris. Hansen. School opened with the enrollment of twenty-four pupils. Miss Gwinn has the honor of being the first teacher, but illness in her family caused her to resign and the term was finished by Miss Bessie Meadows.

 

Deutschburg History
 


Deutschburg

Mrs. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thatcher were Palacios visitors Monday.

C. J. Hansen butchered a fine beef one day this week which he sold out among the neighbors of this vicinity.

Palacios Beacon, November 26, 1920
 


Deutschburg Community Fair Grand Success

Following is the list of contests and the first and second prize winners:

Home-made Peanut Butter - First place - Mrs. C. J. Hansen
Rhode Island Red Chickens - First Place - C. J. Hansen

Palacios Beacon, October 21, 1921
 


Deutschburg

Mr. and Mrs. H. Best and Mr. Hansen went to Palacios Saturday to vote for their favorite candidates.

J. J. Harbison and family, Mrs. C. J. Hansen and E. Johs motored into Palacios Monday evening after school.

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen, Mrs. J. F. Evers, Mrs. M. Sexton and Mrs. J. J. Harbison enjoyed the hospitality of the Best home Tuesday afternoon.

 

Palacios Beacon, April 7, 1922
 


Community Fair At Deutschburg Great Success

Dairy Cows - Heifer, over 1 under 2 - First Place - C. J. Hansen
Agriculture - Egyptian Wheat - Second Place - C. J. Hansen
Agriculture - Peanuts - First Place - C. J. Hansen

Ladies' Exhibits
Cottage Cheese - First Place - Mrs. Hansen
Cream Cheese - First Place - Mrs. Hansen
Peanut Butter - Second Place - Mrs. Hansen

Handwork
Relics Best Display - First Place - C. J. Hansen

Palacios Beacon, October 13, 1922
 


Deutschburg

 

C. J. Hansen is completing a beautiful residence on his farm. Mr. Hansen is a pioneer in Deutschburg and it looks like he was always going to stay here.

 

Palacios Beacon, December 8, 1922
 


Deutschburg

 

C. J. Hansen, who has been quite sick, is a little better at this writing.   Palacios Beacon, January 12, 1923
 


Deutschburg

 

The Deutschburg Community Club met at the school house Saturday night, March 31. Messrs. Hansen and Best were given the job to build a depository in the school house to keep club dishes, etc. in. The discussion of a ditcher took a good part of the business hour. It was decided to inspect a grader and Messrs. Rampmeier, Best and Lenarc were appointed the committee for same. .[paper damaged] The club voted to invite…Crawford to their next meeting…talk on figs. After…Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schmidt acted as host and hostess and served sandwiches and coffee. All members are urged to be present at April 28 meeting as we are promised a surprise stunt by some of our embers.

 

Palacios Beacon, April 6, 1923
 


Deutschburg
 

Mr. Hansen and Mr. Best built the Club depository Saturday.   Palacios Beacon, April 27, 1923
 


Deutschburg
 

Mrs. Evers and Mrs. C. J. Hansen were in Palacios Monday having dental work done.   Palacios Beacon, July 20, 1923
 


Deutschburg

 

The Deutschburg Community Club composed of the adult people of the community of the adult people of the community met at the school house Saturday evening, Jan. 15th. After a short business session a very pleasant social hour was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen being hostess and serving sandwiches, cookies, cake and coffee.

Palacios Beacon, January 27, 1927
 


Deutschburg

 

Mr. Jergenson has been the guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen of this community.   Palacios Beacon, April 10, 1930
 


Deutschburg

 

We are glad to report Mrs. C. J. Hansen improving over a fall which broke her ankle.   Palacios Beacon, May 8, 1930
 


Deutschburg
 

Mrs. C. J. Hansen visited in the Rampmeier home Sunday.   Palacios Beacon, June 12, 1930
 


Deutschburg School And Community News

Misses Aileen Howell and Mary Pearce were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Tuesday evening.   Palacios Beacon, November 12, 1931
 


Deutschburg School And Community News

The Deutschburg Union Sunday School was reorganized and new officers elected:--Miss Rubye Neuszer, Supt.; Martha Gerhard, Sec.-Treas.; Mr. C. Hansen, Choirister; Mrs. Paul Gerhard, Misses Aileen Howell and Mary Pearce, teachers. Meetings will be held every Sunday morning at 10 o’clock.

Palacios Beacon, November 19, 1931
 


Deutschburg School And Community News


Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerhard and family visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Sunday afternoon.

 

The Community Club meeting was held Saturday evening. The program consisted of a dialogue, “A Proposal,” and a chorus of college songs. After the program the business meeting was called to order. Plans for the Christmas [program] was discussed. The annual election of officers was held. Results were as follows:--Mary Pearce, Chairman; Paul Schmidt, Vice-chairman; Erich Johs, Secretary; Mr. C. Hansen, Treasurer.

 

Palacios Beacon, November 26, 1931
 


Deutschburg

Misses Mary Pearce and Aileen Howell were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Tuesday evening.   Palacios Beacon, April 14, 1932
 


Deutschburg School and Community News
 

Mr. and Mrs. Hansen entertained a group of young people Thursday evening. Of course they enjoyed the evening! Who wouldn’t—at Hansens!

 

Palacios Beacon, October 6, 1932
 


Deutschburg School and Community News

Mr. and Mrs. Hansen visited at the teacherage Thursday evening.   Palacios Beacon, October 27, 1932
 


Deutschburg School and Community News

Misses Pearce and Howell and Morgan Pearce were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Thursday evening.   Palacios Beacon, November 3, 1932
 


Deutschburg School and Community News

Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen spent Thanksgiving day with friends near Palacios.   Palacios Beacon, December 1, 1932
 


Deutschburg School and Community News

Mr. and Mrs. Hansen entertained dinner guests Sunday. The occasion was Mr. Hansen's birthday. Many happy returns of the day.

Palacios Beacon, January 26, 1933
 


Deutschburg School and Community News

The school children were given a Valentine party Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen were present, Mr. Hansen acting as postman for the Valentine box. Candy, furnished by the girls, was served. Mr. Hansen told of his experiences in the Spanish-American war. Afterwards the pupils played a game of ball.

Palacios Beacon, February 23, 1933
 


Deutschburg School and Community News

Misses Aileen Howell and Mary Pearce and Morgan were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Thursday night.

Palacios Beacon, March 2, 1933
 


Deutschburg School And Community News


Misses Howell and Pearce were guests at the Hansen home Saturday.   Palacios Beacon, March 9, 1933
 


Deutschburg School And Community News

 

Mr. and Mrs. Hansen called at the teacherage Thursday evening.   Palacios Beacon, November 23, 1933
 


Deutschburg School And Community News


Mrs. Pearce and Mary Pearce were guests at the Hansen home Sunday.   Palacios Beacon, November 30, 1933
 


Deutschburg School and Community News

Mrs. C. J. Hansen, who had been ill, is improving   Palacios Beacon, January 25, 1934
 


Deutschburg School And Community News


Mr. C. Hansen was given a surprise dinner by the Polifka and Pearce families Thursday evening in honor of his seventy-third birthday. Many happy returns, Mr. Hansen!

 

Palacios Beacon, February 1, 1934
 


Francitas Facts.

We are glad to state that our friend, Mrs. C. J. Hansen of Deutschburg is much better.   The Edna Weekly Herald, February 6, 1936
 


Francitas Facts.

Mr. and Mrs. Hansen were visiting Mrs. B. H. Pearce Tuesday.   The Edna Weekly Herald, June 25, 1936
 


Francitas Facts.

Mr. and Mrs. Hansen of Deutschburg were calling on Mrs. B. H. Pearce one day the past week.   The Edna Weekly Herald, June 2, 1937
 


Francitas Facts

Mr. and Mrs. Hansen visited Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pearce Saturday last.   The Edna Weekly Herald, October 6, 1938
 


Francitas Facts

 

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen of Deutschburg spent the afternoon at the Pearce home on Jan. 2nd.

 

The Edna Weekly Herald, Jackson County, Texas January 10, 1946
 


Deutschburg Doin's

Styles exhibited at Deutschburg's fashion show Friday evening indicate a startling trend in every direction.

Prize for the best-looking tie worn by the men (feminine judges) went to Chris Hansen with consolation favor to Lt. Lonnie Cunningham. Mrs. Chris Hansen won two cakes in the cake walk.

Palacios Beacon, April 4, 1946
 

 

Farewell Party Given C. J. Hansens In Deutschburg Area

 

Members of Deutschburg community gathered at the schoolhouse Sunday evening for a farewell party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Christian J. Hansen, who have moved to Palacios after 33 years in Deutschburg. After an evening of games, visiting and refreshment, the Hansens were presented with potted plants for their new home and a leather book of autographed good wishes from their former neighbors. Palacios guests were Mrs. Dell Arnold, Mrs. Jennie Marco and Mrs. Mary Breur.

 

Palacios Beacon, February 20, 1947
 


Francitas Facts.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pearce, with Mrs. Frank Pearce, visited the Hansens in their new home in Palacios last Sunday afternoon.

The Edna Weekly Herald, Thursday, March 6th, 1947
 


Facts From Francitas

We have heard that our good friend, Mr. C. J. Hansen, who has spent several days in the Palacios Clinic, is now back at home.

The Edna Weekly Herald, February 12, 1948
 


Francitas Facts.

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen of Palacios, with his two nieces, Mrs. Alice Paulsen of Casper, Wyo., and Mrs. Mary Smith of Omaha, Nebraska, were visiting Mrs. Ben Pearce last Thursday. We are glad to note that both Mr. and Mrs. Hansen are feeling much better.

The Edna Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 10, 1951
 

 

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