California Biographies

Source: History of Fresno County, California, with biographical sketches of 
the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with 
its growth and development from the early days to the present (1919)

History By Paul E. Vandor 
Illustrated, Complete In Two Volumes 
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, California, 1919
 
Notes: Missing+page1185-1186

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives 
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HANS AUTSEN. � One of the prosperous young ranchers of the section 
near Reedley, and one for whom his friends predict greater successes in 
the future, is Hans Autsen, a native son of California, born in Monterey 
County, on May 23, 1887. His parents are Chris and Mary Autsen, both 
natives of Denmark. Chris Autsen was born in 1846 and emigrated to this 
country in 1882. The thrifty and frugal characteristics of the Danes usually 
bring them success in whatever place they choose to locate. Chris Autsen 
became an extensive farmer and stockman and was well known as an expert 
judge in buying and selling stock. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Autsen were the 
parents of three children ; the subject of this sketch, Hans, was the oldest. 

Hans Autsen was engaged with his father in the stock business and also in 
farming, and his excellent management and good judgment were a great 
aid to the success of the enterprise. For the past five years he has been 
engaged in the fruit industry and is now operating 120 acres devoted to 
raisins, peaches, beans and grain. He is a member of the California Asso- 
ciated Raisin Company. 

In 1913, Hans Autsen was united in marriage with Miss Ella Johnson, 
born in San Francisco, in 1888, a daughter of M. and Catherine Johnson. 
Her parents have lived in Fresno County for over thirty-five years and are 
well known in business and social circles.