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Category Archives: 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
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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Francis Ann Coon Hardman – Part 1, Childhood
In 1848, five-year-old Francis Ann Coon and her siblings tried to cross the Garner pasture, but the bull saw them and charged. They ran for safety. Her sister “Permilia…climbed [a] tree and…[her brother] John handed all the younger children up … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Mosquito Creek, Council Bluffs, faith, Francis Ann Coon, Mormon Battalion, Nauvoo, Pottawattamie, Winter Quarters
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2016 – 10 Most Read AncestorClips
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
Posted in Anderson, Ault, Coon, Elton, Hardman, Losee, Morris
Tagged #AncestorClips, #familyhistory, favorites, Most read
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Dorothy Mae Griffin Hardman – God knew what was coming
Some major customers didn’t pay; and Glenn’s cabinet business began to fail. Dorothy was very concerned about family bills and groceries. In the 1960’s they built their second dream home, welcomed their sixth child, and served anxiously in church assignments … Continue reading
Cheryl Diane Hardman Atwood – Touching Mankind for Good
Cheryl Diane Hardman was born in January, 1951. As a brand new baby, she received a blessing by the hand of her father while he was on military training leave, then she didn’t see him again for 16 months while … Continue reading
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Tagged #AncestorClips, #familyhistory, disease, handicap, Prayer, Teacher
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Sidney Lehi Hardman – Part 2, Kind and Generous
“Kind and Generous. One of the best men I have been blessed to know” (Terrie Petersen, grand-daughter in law) Typical for men in the depression years, Sid worked at whatever he could to keep bread on the table and a … Continue reading
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Tagged #AncestorClips, #familyhistory, Depression, genealogy, jack of all trades, parenting
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Sidney Lehi Hardman – Tougher than Stitches
In about 1918, teen-age Sid had an appendix attack while throwing hay to the animals. They drained so much pus, the doctor said, “Sid, they couldn’t kill you with an axe.” Later he had a double hernia, and kept on … Continue reading