Howland

December 12, 2024

12: Around Our Neighborhood and Across The Plains

Around Our Neighborhood Years ago, when I was living in Mesa, Arizona, a neighbor mentioned that they had seen Elder Boyd K. Packer taking walks in our neighborhood. Being a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a General Authority of our church, his… Continue reading

Surnames

Howland, Millett, Packer, Penrod
October 28, 2023

2: Bishops at a Funeral in Franklin, Idaho

A Surprising Home Teaching Visit. While visiting the Gilleland family, home teachers Kirk Parkinson and myself discover we all have ancestors from Franklin, Idaho. Mark and Nina Gilleland are a special couple who lived up the street from us when we lived in Layton, Utah from 2000 until about 2018. At the time of this… Continue reading

Surnames

Comish, Howland

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)

Howland

12: Around Our Neighborhood and Across The Plains

2: Bishops at a Funeral in Franklin, Idaho