Individual Details
Eugene Hanssen
(21 Dec 1858 - 1956)
EUGENE HANSSEN.
Nothing is more marked than the change which has taken place in the farmer's situation in the last few years. At a time not more than twenty years distant, he seemed to be the most unfortunate of men and to have every man's hand against him. But what a change today. Now he is in a position of command. Circumstances have so altered that he is no longer at the mercy of the traders and transporters, but is holding the reins himself, is receiving high prices for his produce, and is becoming envied by the city dwellers because of his prosperity. Twenty years ago the banks were loaning city money to farmers on mortgages; now the banks are loaning farmers' money to city men on mortgages.
Eugene Hanssen was born in Deep Creek township. Clinton county, Iowa, December 21, 1858, a son of Otto and Fredericka (Asmussen) Hans- sen, both natives of Germany, he born in 1825 and she-in 1832. On July 4, 1854, they landed in New York City, after an ocean passage of eleven weeks, and located finally in Iowa, near Sabula, Jackson county, on a farm. Two years later they bought the farm on which Eugene was born, and in 1901 moved to Bryant, Iowa, where Otto Hanssen died in April. 1905, and where his widow still lives. They are the parents of fifteen children, of whom ten are living. He was a Republican in politics in earlier life, but afterward became a Democrat. He and his familv were members of the Lutheran church. He was elected assessor of Deep Creek township for many terms, and was also trustee for some time. The people of that township had great confidence in him and respected him highly.
Eugene Haussen was reared on a farm and educated in the public schools of his township. He farmed for many years and owned one hundred sixty acres of land, which he sold and came to De Witt, in September, 1908, and from that time on has given his entire attention to the buying and selling of horses and cattle, in which business he was formerly engaged in connection with his farming. He also was engaged in stock feeding while on the farm. He is one of the stockholders and directors of the Iowa State Bank at Lyons, Iowa. In politics he is a Democrat and was elected township clerk and later tax collector of Center township. Fraternally, he is a member of the Odd Fellows and of the Modern Woodmen. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church.
Air. Haussen was married on February 25, 1885, to Amelia Gradert, daughter of John Gradert, mentioned elsewhere in this work. To their union have been born five children: Walter, dead, Eugenia, dead, Irene. Florence and Clarence.
Mr. Haussen has prospered both in his fanning and in stock dealing, and has applied much practical business ability in his operations. He is popular and well liked among his neighbors, and has taken much interest in public affairs.
Nothing is more marked than the change which has taken place in the farmer's situation in the last few years. At a time not more than twenty years distant, he seemed to be the most unfortunate of men and to have every man's hand against him. But what a change today. Now he is in a position of command. Circumstances have so altered that he is no longer at the mercy of the traders and transporters, but is holding the reins himself, is receiving high prices for his produce, and is becoming envied by the city dwellers because of his prosperity. Twenty years ago the banks were loaning city money to farmers on mortgages; now the banks are loaning farmers' money to city men on mortgages.
Eugene Hanssen was born in Deep Creek township. Clinton county, Iowa, December 21, 1858, a son of Otto and Fredericka (Asmussen) Hans- sen, both natives of Germany, he born in 1825 and she-in 1832. On July 4, 1854, they landed in New York City, after an ocean passage of eleven weeks, and located finally in Iowa, near Sabula, Jackson county, on a farm. Two years later they bought the farm on which Eugene was born, and in 1901 moved to Bryant, Iowa, where Otto Hanssen died in April. 1905, and where his widow still lives. They are the parents of fifteen children, of whom ten are living. He was a Republican in politics in earlier life, but afterward became a Democrat. He and his familv were members of the Lutheran church. He was elected assessor of Deep Creek township for many terms, and was also trustee for some time. The people of that township had great confidence in him and respected him highly.
Eugene Haussen was reared on a farm and educated in the public schools of his township. He farmed for many years and owned one hundred sixty acres of land, which he sold and came to De Witt, in September, 1908, and from that time on has given his entire attention to the buying and selling of horses and cattle, in which business he was formerly engaged in connection with his farming. He also was engaged in stock feeding while on the farm. He is one of the stockholders and directors of the Iowa State Bank at Lyons, Iowa. In politics he is a Democrat and was elected township clerk and later tax collector of Center township. Fraternally, he is a member of the Odd Fellows and of the Modern Woodmen. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church.
Air. Haussen was married on February 25, 1885, to Amelia Gradert, daughter of John Gradert, mentioned elsewhere in this work. To their union have been born five children: Walter, dead, Eugenia, dead, Irene. Florence and Clarence.
Mr. Haussen has prospered both in his fanning and in stock dealing, and has applied much practical business ability in his operations. He is popular and well liked among his neighbors, and has taken much interest in public affairs.
Events
| Birth | 21 Dec 1858 | Deep Creek Township, Clinton, Iowa, United States |  | ||
| Marriage | 25 Feb 1885 | Bryant, Clinton, Iowa, United States - Amelia Gradert | | ||
| Death | 1956 | |
Families
| Spouse | Amelia Gradert (1866 - ) |
| Father | Otto Hanssen (1824 - 1905) |
| Mother | Frederica Sophia Ramussen (1833 - 1920) |
| Sibling | Maria F. E. Hanssen (1853 - 1854) |
| Sibling | Otto Peter Hanssen (1855 - 1930) |
| Sibling | Carl C. R. "Charles" Hanssen (1857 - 1898) |
| Sibling | Matilda C C Hanssen (1861 - ) |
| Sibling | Doris Hanssen (1863 - ) |
| Sibling | Ludwig J. "Louis" Hanssen (1864 - 1962) |
| Sibling | Theresa Hanssen (1867 - ) |
| Sibling | Marie "Mary" Hanssen (1868 - ) |
| Sibling | Frederick Wilhelm Hanssen (1870 - 1875) |
| Sibling | Rudolph Heinrich Hanssen (1871 - 1875) |
| Sibling | Fred G "Fritz" Hanssen (1872 - 1942) |
| Sibling | Herman Hanssen (1875 - 1954) |
| Sibling | Fredericke Sophia Hanssen (1875 - 1937) |
| Sibling | Louise Hanssen (1877 - 1965) |
Endnotes
1. Hanssen, G. L., Accokeek, MD, The Hanssens of Eastern Iowa, a family history. (Waldorf, MD: R.A. Hanssen Printing, August 2000).
2. "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, Family Search, (https://familysearch.org: accessed 6 January 2013), Eugene Hanssen and Aimelia Gradert, 1885..
3. Hanssen, G. L., Accokeek, MD, The Hanssens of Eastern Iowa, a family history. (Waldorf, MD: R.A. Hanssen Printing, August 2000).