Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County, Illinois; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

Peter HANSON, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Greengarden; one of our early settlers; was 
born in Germany Sept., 24, 1830; came to the United States in 1857, and to this State, and 
settled in Will Co. in the same year; his farm consists of 360 acres, valued at $18,000. He 
was married to Miss Anna WILKINS, who was born in Germany Feb. 24, 1821; they have had four 
children, all of whom are now living - John, George, Louisa and Minnie. Since Mr. HANSON's 
residence in the township, he has held the office of School Director seven years.