In almost one thousand pages, this book captures one American family's history using source records, old diaries, photographs and personal research done in each of the countries from which they emigrated. In addition to substantial information on the Wood, Mallory, Miles and Kenney families, the book contains chapters on the Andrews, Bailey, Daily, Farrow, Hathaway, Nelson, Nicolas and Swisher families and references to dozens of other associated lineages. Each family is traced to their 1700's roots in Europe, their emigration to America, their contributions to the formation of the Colonies and beyond. Geographically, the book traces these people's paths from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Germany and Switzerland to their new homes in Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania & Quebec and follows them as they moved west in the great migration to Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado and California. The book is well illustrated with period photos, antique maps and original documents. An Anhnentafel, historical timeline, surname history and complete index of individuals round out this well researched volume. A joy to read and an invaluable reference.