Author Archives: Kenneth Richard Hardman

About Kenneth Richard Hardman

AncestorClips are very short stories about very real people. Each clip nurtures awareness of a time, a place, and the character of a man or woman who cultivated a path for our life. The reader feels the good, the obstacles, the happiness, the sadness, and the overcoming. They cheer us, make us resilient when challenged, give us purpose, and connect us to our multi-generational family. Each story is followed by reflections from the author and readers sharing how the story strengthened or inspired them. Ken Hardman is a son, a brother, a grandson, a great-grandson… He is also a husband, father and grand-father. Ken is a professional engineer, engineering mentor, technical writer, and associate technical fellow at a major aerospace company. He is a writer of engineering and family history stories. Please join Ken in reading, reflecting upon, or writing #AncestorClips

I was Changed – by Ken Hardman

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Kenneth Richard 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 →

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Light in the Wilderness – Joan Losee Hardman

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Kenneth Richard 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

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

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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Ballad of John Griffin

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

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 →

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James Joseph Keep – God’s Promises Held Strong

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

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

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

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 →

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Glenn & Dorothy Hardman – Youthful Legacy of Goodness, Work, and Happiness

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

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Margaret Holden Hardman – Ever Onward

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

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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To the Children of Halvor Halvorsen

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

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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Hans Sorensen – Modest in Heart and ‘Sole’

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

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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