Legacy

Legacy presents the history of America with emphasis on the founding of America and early colonial history. Special chapters focus on key events and circumstances such as the Pilgrims in New England, Jamestown, the Revolutionary War, wagon trains to Ohio, the introduction of slavery, and much more. The book follows a tradition of research and documenting how and why America and the United States came to be.

            Legacy differs from existing history books by relying on many years of ancestry research and experiencing history through the eyes of my ancestors. My father’s ancestors lived primarily in the north, arriving on early ships including The Mayflower. They helped build New England and founded numerous towns including on Cape Cod. Many of my mother’s ancestors, including some at Jamestown, moved to the South and share descriptions of plantation life and slavery.

            Some of my ancestors were native Americans representing four tribes. Their situation before and after the arrival of Europeans offer still another perspective of the founding and development of America. The book is a narrative but organized by ancestor lineage and offers a rich understanding of life in the colonies and thereafter through the lives and experiences of real people.