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Author Archives: Kenneth Richard Hardman
I was Changed – by Ken Hardman
High school graduation day was emotional. I had finally grown out of much of my shyness and had a number of good friends. On the last day after most of the kids left, I walked down those familiar halls; it … Continue reading
Light in the Wilderness – Joan Losee Hardman
Joan spent part of her 1977 summer working at Flaming Gorge, and the Uintah’s. “One evening I was happy to receive the assignment to take mail and supplies to trail workers a few miles up the mountain. After I made … Continue reading
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Handcart Trek, and why you should go
In Wyoming, with sweat down our backs and dirt under our fingernails, we contemplated in Martin’s Cove, pushed and pulled up Rocky Ridge, were pelted by hail at Rock Creek Hollow, and felt the aid of angels. Every year more … Continue reading
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Tagged #AncestorClips, #familyhistory, Denmark, genealogy, pioneer
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Ballad of John Griffin
Dear friends, I’d like your vote. I wrote a song for the Rootstech 2021 Song Contest (Amateur category) about my ancestor, John Griffin. Since I love family history, and music, this was an opportunity to combine both, and share what I’ve … Continue reading
James Joseph Keep – God’s Promises Held Strong
The fog settled over the immigrant ship American Congress off the shores of Newfoundland. The sun did not shine, nor provide navigational reference for the crew. James Keep and his wife Ann, three daughters, and one grand-baby were sailing for … Continue reading
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Glenn Hardman – Taking Care of our Brothers
Glenn performed his military duties and was absolutely determined to be an example and a Christian. He never served as a formal missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but he took every opportunity to act like … Continue reading
Glenn & Dorothy Hardman – Youthful Legacy of Goodness, Work, and Happiness
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Margaret Holden Hardman – Ever Onward
As the smoke of the industrial revolution continuously settled on residents of Manchester England, in 1834, death persistently came to rest on the small home of Margaret and Richard Hardman. Likely with broken heart wondering if she would ever have … Continue reading
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Tagged #AncestorClips, #familyhistory, genealogy, Industrial Revolution, Manchester
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To the Children of Halvor Halvorsen
Halvor Halvorsen was a ship captain sailing in and out of the fjords, up and down the beautiful Norway western seaboard. [His wife and children lived in the north in Namsos] As his family grew [to 8 children], he longed … Continue reading
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Tagged Andalsnes Norway, Geiranger Fjord, Halvorsen, Namsos, Norway, Ship Captain, Skoger Norway, Will
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Hans Sorensen – Modest in Heart and ‘Sole’
In 1847, on the north shore of Zealand, as Danish citizens fought for “freedom of press, and religion,”1 fourteen-year old Hans Sorensen finished school and entered apprenticeship. That same year his mother and grandmother died. In 1849 the monarch gave … Continue reading
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Tagged #flashnonfiction, Denmark, LDS, Mormon, pioneer, Scandinavia, shoemaker, Vejby Parish
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