Mattson, Hans, 1832-1893
Hans Mattson was born in Önnestad, Sweden (December 23, 1832). He came to the United States in 1851 and, in 1853, located a colony of his countrymen in Goodhue County, founding the town of Vasa. He studied law in Red Wing, and was admitted to the bar in 1858.
Mattson served in the 3rd Minnesota Regiment (1861-1865), rising from the rank of captain to colonel; was secretary of the Minnesota Board of Immigration (1867-1870); served twice as Minnesota Secretary of State (1870-1872 and 1887-1891); and was the U.S. Consul General in India (1881-1883).
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