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August 17, 2024

9: Fear not…for thy prayer is heard

[Zacharias in the Temple. Image courtesy Bizzell Bible Collection, University of Oklahoma Libraries] When I played Zacharias, father of John the Baptist in Savior of the World, I discovered that the Angel Gabriel (Jeff Bean) who played opposite me was related to my grandchildren. Playing Zacharias was at a very challenging time of my life.… Continue reading

Surnames

Bean, Bringhurst, Burton, Garr, Jones, Penrod
October 24, 2023

1: Introduction

October 4th-6th, 1847, the Jedidiah Grant-Willard Snow Overland Pioneer company of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrives in the Salt Lake Valley completing roughly a 1000-mile trek from the Elkhorn River, west of Winter Quarters, Nebraska. Among the families are Fielding Garr, a widower with eight children and a grand-daughter, a couple… Continue reading

Surnames

Bean, Bringhurst, Garr, Jones

About Me

My name is Darrell Hansen. I am a family historian focusing on my own family tree and our stories. I have spent my career as a software developer in various roles. I am also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is well known for its support of family history for both religious reasons and for strengthening families. Many of my ancestors joined our church, moved to the United States, and were pioneers who made their homes in Utah, Idaho, and other western states. I have benefited in many ways from my religion and pioneer forefathers. My writing will reflect this background and my gratitude. As I approach retirement and beyond, I want to contribute to my family and to technology in this wonderful world of family history.

I love this tree with its giant roots and the sun shining through the branches. It reminds me so much of family history.
(Photo by Jeremy Bishop)

Bean

9: Fear not…for thy prayer is heard

1: Introduction