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Andrew Hanson, born in Schleswigholstein, Denmark, came to the United States in 1872 and to Texas in 1878. In 1879 he and F.W. Boedeker started the Star Bakery, and Hanson soon bought Boedeker's interest. He owned Sherman's first bakery for 35 years, established the town's first delivery service, and produced its first commercially made ice cream. He built family residences at two midtown sites. In 1880 he married Anna Lundorf, and they had 4 children. His father, mother, and brothers came from Denmark to join him, and all are buried here.
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