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(Obituary and family pictures courtesy of Annette Gutweniger)
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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.
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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
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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
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Chris & Bolette Hansen at their home in Francitas or Deutschburg
Hansen Garden
Bolette's and her chickens
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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
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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
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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
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VALLEY FRUIT FARM AND GARDEN
COMPANY |
Francitas, Jackson
County, Texas
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Residence |
Block-Lot |
Farm # |
Date
Purchased |
Book-Page |
| Hansen,
Chris |
Nebraska-Cass Co. |
032-10 |
1290 |
1912-03-18 |
20-411 |
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Hansen Family in the News
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Deutschburg
C. J. Hansen, who has been quite sick, is a little
better at this writing. Palacios Beacon, January 12, 1923
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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
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Deutschburg
Mr. Hansen and Mr. Best built the Club depository
Saturday. Palacios Beacon, April 27, 1923
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Deutschburg
Mrs. Evers and Mrs. C. J. Hansen were in Palacios
Monday having dental work done. Palacios Beacon, July 20, 1923
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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
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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
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Deutschburg
We are glad to report Mrs. C. J. Hansen improving
over a fall which broke her ankle. Palacios Beacon, May 8, 1930
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Deutschburg
Mrs. C. J. Hansen visited in the Rampmeier home
Sunday. Palacios Beacon, June 12, 1930
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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
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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
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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
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Deutschburg
Misses Mary Pearce and Aileen Howell were the dinner
guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen Tuesday evening. Palacios Beacon, April 14, 1932
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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
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Deutschburg School and Community News
Mr. and Mrs. Hansen visited at the teacherage Thursday evening.
Palacios Beacon, October 27, 1932
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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
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Deutschburg School and Community News
Mr. and Mrs. C. Hansen spent Thanksgiving day with friends near
Palacios. Palacios Beacon, December 1, 1932
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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
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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
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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
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Deutschburg School And Community News
Misses Howell and Pearce were guests at the Hansen
home Saturday. Palacios Beacon, March 9, 1933
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Deutschburg School And Community News
Mr. and Mrs. Hansen called at the teacherage Thursday
evening. Palacios Beacon, November 23, 1933
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Deutschburg School And Community News
Mrs. Pearce and Mary Pearce were guests at the Hansen
home Sunday. Palacios Beacon, November 30, 1933
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Deutschburg School and Community News
Mrs. C. J. Hansen, who had been ill, is improving Palacios Beacon, January 25, 1934
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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
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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
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Francitas Facts.
Mr. and Mrs. Hansen were visiting Mrs. B. H.
Pearce Tuesday. The Edna Weekly Herald, June 25,
1936
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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
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Francitas Facts
Mr. and Mrs. Hansen visited Mr. and Mrs. B. H.
Pearce Saturday last. The Edna Weekly Herald,
October 6, 1938
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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