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Andrew Hanson

Sherman, Grayson County

Marker Text

(1855-1940) Owned Sherman's first bakery for 35 years. Born in Schleswigholstein, Denmark. Came to United States, 1872, and to Texas, 1878. With F. W. Boedeker (whose interest he soon bought) started the Star Bakery, 1879. Had first delivery service, first commercially made ice cream in town. Built family residences at two midtown sites. Married (1880) Anna Lundorf; had 4 children. His father, mother, and brothers came from Denmark to join him. All are buried here. Incise in base: Marker Sponsors: Mamie A. and Anna W. Weihs

Marker Details

Address 900 W. Lamar Street
Location Description West Hill Cemetery, 900 W. Lamar St.
Marker # 7383
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type grave marker
Code markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 33.632645, -96.621823

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