(From HISTORY OF MITCHELL AND WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA, 1883, Page 742)

Hans L. Langseth was born in Norway in 1846. He there learned the carpenter trade, and in 1867 emigrated to Iowa Co., Wis., where he worked at his trade two years. He then located in St. Ansgar, Mitchell Co., Iowa, and worked at his trade until 1877, when he came to Danville township and settled on section 14, where he still lives. He owns a farm of 160 acres, is a democrat in politics, and as held township offices. He was married in 1877 to Anna Benson, a native of Norway. They are the parents of three children - Nels, Martin and Emma.

Transcribed by Gordon Felland, Sept. 5, 2005