Background
Hanson, Bert was born on July 26, 1867 in Sanford, Maine, United States. Son of Benjamin Frank and Fannie (Thompson) Hanson.
Hanson, Bert was born on July 26, 1867 in Sanford, Maine, United States. Son of Benjamin Frank and Fannie (Thompson) Hanson.
Student Phillips Exeter Academy. Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1890. Bachelor of Laws, Cornell Univercity, 1893.
1 son, Potter. Admitted to New York bar, 1894, and practiced in Syracuse. Removed to New York City, 1895. 3d deputy commissioner of police, New York, under General T. A. Bingham, 1907-1909.
Assistant United State Attorneys general, in charge of customs cases, 1914-1921.
Treasurer Cornell Club of New York, 1904-1914, vice president, 1914-1917. President Municipal Art Society, 1910-1912.
Secretary Reform Club beginning 1904 and president, 1923-1928. Trustee and secretary National Academy Association.
Mason.
Married Helen Potter, July 16, 1919.