Leonard Mann Hull

This is my grandfather. He was born during the roaring twenties, grew up in the great depression, became a man during the second world war, and raised a family during the forties, fifties, sixties, and seventies.

After being a soldier, he earned his bachelor degree from Utah Agricultural College, now Utah State University in Education. He later earned a graduate degree in Higher Education Administration from Idaho State University. He spent his career as a teacher and later a principal, teaching in the communities in Southwestern Idaho, primarily in Ashton where he finished his career.

After retiring, he and his wife lived in Arizona for a few years, and they spent their summers driving between their children's homes, scattered as far south as Southern California and as far north as Bozeman, Montana.

After his beloved wife died in 2000, he continued his travels but sometimes stayed longer at some of his children's houses. He stayed long stretches in California, Idaho, and Utah. He passed away in 2012.

Leonard Mann Hull

Born
3 July 1924
in North Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
to Roy Ernest Hull and Mary Jane Cranor

Married
15 December 1942
Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
to Delphia Amelia Lythgoe

Served in the United States Army
Enlisted
8 May 1943
Honorably discharged
6 December 1945

Died
24 April 2012
Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana, United States

Buried
5 May 2012
Ashton, Fremont, Idaho, United States
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Introduction

Over the last several years I have become enamored with Family History. There is something deeply satisfying with researching one's roots and finding out things that have been forgotten. In a very real sense, it is like coming home after being away for a long time. Things are murky, yet familiar.

I've created this blog to help me record my family history journey. I have the hope that others will find this useful as well. Please comment if you have questions, would like to discuss something related to the posts, or if you have anything to add to it.

I am starting with my paternal grandparents, Leonard and Delphia Hull, and will trace their roots. I may later add my maternal side, which is more difficult since they are Australian rather than American.

Within these pages and posts, I am going to attempt to link to sources. If it is from one of the large family history sites, I will try to use the following icons as a link to the source on that web page.


I hope this blog is useful and helpful to those that have connections to my relations.  Hopefully this blog will be added to and be updated consistently. Feel free to contact me with questions or information regarding my ancestors and relatives.