Mary Bowe’s Book The Families as a Canavan Guide
Joe discusses the role Mary Bowe's 1970 book The Families played in his unearthing the details of the Canavan roots in Ireland.
Uncle Jim Hart’s Memoirs: Understanding the Hart & Canavan Ancestors
Joe explains how his uncle Jim Hart's memoirs helped him focus on the source of his Irish ancestry and prompted his research into the Hart and Canavan roots in Ireland.
From Kodiak, Alaska to Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland
Joe Hart was not one of those that ever thought of moving south in retirement.
Bicycle Vacations in Europe and the Allure of Ireland
An avid bike rider, Joe Hart talks about how his bicycle vacation trips to Europe led to him thinking more about a move to Ireland.
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.
