Background
Hanson, Felix Valentine was born on November 26, 1877 in Veddige, Halland, Sweden. Son of Adolph and Elida (Peterson) Hanson.
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Felix Valentine Hanson
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Brought to the United States, 1880. Bachelor of Arts Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1900, Master of Arts, 1907. Bachelor of Divinity, Augustana Theological Seminary, 1903.
Doctor of Philosophy, Central University, Indianapolis, 1912.
Doctorate Doctorate., Upsala College, East Orange, New Jersey, 1949.
Career
Ordained to ministry of Lutheran Church, 1903. Pastor Bethlehem Church, Red Oak, Iowa, 1903-1910, Immanuel Church, Jamestown, New York, 1910-1954. President New York Conference, Augustana Lutheran Church, also secretary Synodical Council.
Formerly Chairman Board Public Welfare, Jamestown, New York, also member Jamestown General Hospital Commission, Jamestown Board Health, Emergency Relief Bureau, Community Chest Board, Red Cross Board Director Upsala College.
President of the board Gustavus Adolphus Children’s Home, Jamestown.
Achievements
Membership
Member Jamestown General Hospital.
Connections
Married Josephine Lindquist, June 24, 1903.
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Buried Hill Cemetery, Jamestown. -
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Awards
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Decorated Knight Royal of Vasa, 1st class. Delivered principal address at 85th birthday observance of King of Sweden at Washington, District of Columbia.Decorated Knight Royal of Vasa, 1st class. Delivered principal address at 85th birthday observance of King of Sweden at Washington, District of Columbia.