HANSON, John D., M. D., St. Charles, then Ascension Parish, Louisiana
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Louisiana:  Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions,
and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 623-624.  Edited by
Alcée Fortier, Lit.D.  Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

Hanson, John D., M. D., of Donaldsonville, Ascension parish, is a leading
member of his profession in the southern parishes of Louisiana, with nearly
35 years of successful practice to his credit, and a meritorious record of
prominence in the public affairs and the business activities of Ascension
parish. He was born in St. Charles parish, May 5, 1857; son of Richard T.,
and Barbara (Calderwood) Hanson, the former having come from  his native
town of Santa Cruz, West Indies, to the United States about 1850; and the
latter, born in Scotland, having emigrated to this country with her parents
when she was very young.  Richard T. Hanson took up his residence in
Ascension parish in 1863, engaging in the planting business, from which he
retired in 1897, 8 years before his death.  Mrs. Hanson is still living, and
resides in New Orleans.  Dr. Hanson is the 3rd of 13 children, of whom 12
grew to maturity.  He was educated at Pass Christian, Miss., and St. John
academy, Virginia Military institute, Lexington, Va.  In 1875 he entered the
medical department of Tulane university, which conferred upon him, 5 years
later, the degree of M. D.  After a service of 2 years in the clinics and
wards of the Charity hospital, New Orleans, Dr. Hanson became a resident of
Donaldsonville, where he has lived, practicing his profession with great
success, and identifying himself with the people and with the best interests
of that town.  He is a member of the Louisiana State Medical society, the
American Medical association, and of Ascension parish Medical society, and
served 4 years as coroner of the parish.  Dr. Hanson is one of the directors
of the Bank of Ascension, and vice-president and director of the
Donaldsonville Ice Co.  April 23, 1888, there took place his marriage with
Miss Malvina Thibault, daughter of Dr. August and Elmina (Melancon)
Thibault, who were both natives of Louisiana, and for many years residents
of Donaldsonville, where Dr. Thibault was, for a long time, a well known
physician.  Two children were born to Dr. Hanson and wife; one is Marjorie,
wife of Percy Lemann, residing in Donaldsonville, and the other is John D.
Hanson, Jr.  The doctor and family are members of the Episcopal church.

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