Author Archives: Kenneth Richard Hardman

Ferril Losee – A Brilliant Engineer

Posted on June 5, 2017

On the farm young Ferril was taught by his father “to work hard and be a good person.” In addition to farming, football, dancing and music, Ferril was good “with [his] hands and could do construction and other tasks… The … Continue reading →

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Frock of Flowers – Nothing too good for Grandma

Posted on May 29, 2017

“Grandfather always had such lovely flowers. He took great pains with them and spent many hours in caring for them. One summer afternoon, the flowers were a riot of color and bloom. As I ran into grandma’s house, I noticed how beautiful they were. … Continue reading →

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Junior Tennyas Griffin – A Good Baby; A Proud Mother

Posted on May 16, 2017

“I was 22 years… old when my first babe was placed in my arms… We arrived at the hospital just before 6 PM… The night was long and the pains were hard. My husband… was kind and attentive. ‘When, oh … Continue reading →

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Ruth Keep Griffin – Sweet Courage and Loving Labor

Posted on February 26, 2017

“Walter and Ben, were brought home shot in the legs,” the wagon jolt having discharged a gun. Ben lost his leg but Walter recovered. Their mother, Ruth Keep Griffin was acquainted with difficulty but met life with courage and a … Continue reading →

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Dona Jean Hansen Losee – Forever Close to God

Posted on January 29, 2017

During the boom-town 1950s in Los Angeles, Dona Hansen, the queen of the church Gold and Green Ball, and daughter of a self educated businessman and a most charitable mother, culminated her youth in what she thought would be the … Continue reading →

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Andrew and Anna Maria Peterson – Before the Wind

Posted on January 4, 2017

Andrew Peterson was surely heartbroken when his sister Johanna was thrown from a buggy, her dress caught in the wheel, and dragged to death. A heckling mob had frightened the horse, persecutors of the Denmark Mormons. Instead of giving up, … Continue reading →

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2016 – 10 Most Read AncestorClips

Posted on December 28, 2016

Thanks for reading AncestorClips in 2016 – Click below and enjoy again the most read stories. Stand by for more inspiring stories in 2017. Abraham and Elizabeth Coon – Ever Faithful Ardella Elizabeth Anderson – The Greatest Scare of my … Continue reading →

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