Hanson, John D., M. D.

St. Charles, then Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Mike Miller

Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 623-624. Edited by Alcee 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.