City: Memphis
HANSON, Charles C., business man; born near Opelika, Ala., March 29, 1867; Swedish descent; son of John C. and Emily (Mitchell) HANSON; High School Graduate; from 1885 to 1898 he was connected with a railroad in various departments, and in 1898 he became special agent of executive officers, continuing in same until 1901, when he retired to conduct a compress business in Georgia and Alabama; 1901-1908 he was president of Atlantic Compress Co., and has been president of Gulf Compress Co. since 1901; married Adele M. SHORTER June 12, 1891; member of Masons (York and Scottish Rite 32d degree), K. of P., Dramatic Order K. of K., Shriner, Business Men’s Club, Tennessee Club, Country Club, Chickasaw Club, secretary of Miss. Valley Compress Assn., and other organizations; Democrat; member of Episcopal church.
