William Hanlon was born January 31, 1889, at Osakis, Minnesota. He came to Dover community in 1928 and became owner and operator of the elevator known as the Hanlon Grain Company.
He married Mrs. Myrtle Bracelyn (nee Mosey) on August 17, 1956, born August 30, 1884, at Pawnee City, Nebraska. She married Henry Bracelyn in 1903 and they had one daughter, Dorothy. After living in Nebraska, Myrtle came to Ryder, North Dakota in 1908 and to the Dover community in 1928. She was active in various community organizations and was a 4‑H leader for 28 years.
The couple moved into Carrington in 1963.
Mr. Hanlon died on April 10, 1964. Mrs. Hanlon on November 4, 1965.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 26B