Richard David Hanson was born on March 6, 1932 in Svea Township, near Litchville, North Dakota, the son of Jennie (Sarsten) Hanson and Ingebrigt O. Hanson. He was raised to manhood in that community, graduating from Svea High School in 1950. On June 18, 1960 he married Mildred Sandness, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Sandiness of LaMoure, North Dakota. The Hansons
have two sons, David Michael, born on June 13, 1961 and Mark Richard, born on June 12, 1964. Mr. Hanson was engaged in farming from 1950-1964. He graduated from Valley City State College in 1968 and has been employed by the Valley City School System since that date.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 95