Dramatic Facts of a Family History, 1599-1976

I think nearly everyone at some stage of their lives have wondered about their forebears, what they did, where they came from and what they looked like. Most families have tales of their ancestors which have been handed down from parent to child and, in the telling, more than likely distorted out of all proportion from the real facts and some facts forgotten altogether.
However, after you have read my research into the past history of my family, you may feel like making the “closet door” that hides your “family skeleton” more secure than ever. If you are curious and want to stir up the ghosts of the past, I will tell you how to begin — but beware! You may not like what you discover, as the “closet door” may have been locked by past generations for good reasons.