Interest in Genealogy Spiked Upon Retirement in 2003
Joe explains that his early, casual interest in genealogy spiked when he retired from several years working for the fire service in Kodiak, Alaska.
Genealogy in Relation to Family Trees
While the term genealogy has a number of scientific connotations, for Joe Hart, it's all about family trees.
Keeping In Touch with the Cousins
In compiling the necessary information for his 12,000+ member family tree, Joe was in contact with a large number of his cousins.
Iowa Hart Reunions in the 1950s Are Fondly Remembered
Joe recalls two Hart reunions back in Iowa in the 1950s and well remembers the family pictures that resulted.
Joe’s Family Later Settles in the Portland, Oregon Area
Joe notes that before long, his family relocated to the Portland, Oregon area.
After WW II service as a Navy Doctor, Joe’s Father settles in California
After WW II, Joe's pediatrician father leaves Iowa behind and begins to raise a family on the West Coast with wife Rita West.
Anthony Canavan Sr.’s Son John Canavan Marries Anna Doyle
Anthony Canavan Sr.'s son John Canavan married the daughter of Anthony's sister Honora, Anna Canavan Doyle.
Canavan Journeys from Ireland to Philadelphia to Kankakee County to Iowa
Joe Hart recalls the family of Anthony Canavan, Sr. and Ann Hughes sailing to America in a nine week voyage.
How the Younger Anthony Canavan became Anthony Canavan, Sr.
Anthony Canavan's father was also named Anthony Canavan. So why is the younger Anthony Canavan given the Senior suffix?
