Martin Hanson was born at Barlow on August 21, 1909, the son of Peter M. and Serina Hanson, 1891, settlers of Estabrook Township. In 1934 he married Evelyn Pierce, born July 18, 1911, the daughter of Sam Pierces of Juanita. The Hansons lived in Carrington where he was employed at the Shamrock Bar. They were the parents of three children: Marlin, Dianne and Darlene.
Mr. Hanson died in June 1959. Mrs. Hanson died just five days later in July 1959. They are buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 26B