Hanson grew up in a military family and he had a strong sense of respect for his country and for the Armed Forces. He also considered family history very important. Hanson attended Brigham Young University and was planning on either joining the National Guard or attending law school.
From the description of A familial history, World War II, 2005. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367870543
Abraham Hanson was a Caucasian American missionary to Liberia, which was founded by the United States specifically for freed slaves to return to Africa. The American Colonization Society was the organization tasked with handling the repatriating of African Americans to Africa.
From the description of Abraham Hanson letters, 1864-1865. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 268853064
