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Yes, I wrote this book. It is based on my family. This is exactly the sort of story we want told for our Country's 250th Celebration in 2026. You needn't be a family member to enjoy the love, devotion and fortitude shown by the characters in the stories told here. The people in this book could be anyone's family and represents a handful of the people that made the USA great.
Beautifully written story of The Barrett-Patterson Family along with the history of the localities where they lived. Included is an extensive family tree of the names mentioned below. Essentially starting in Ireland, British Isles and Western Europe and arriving in British America in Colonial Times. The Battle of Saratoga and Bennington during the Revolutionary War is mentioned. Along with life before families splintered, traveling westward. The movement of the next generation who were looking for land and a place to settle in the new frontier, New York State and Pennsylvania and beyond. Their lives, their hardships, their loves and family. You can follow the story thru the industrial and transportation revolutions. The growth of a young nation, United States of America. You will also find tips for genealogy work if you are planning on writing your family story. Other names include: Winegar, Vosburg(Fosburg), Campbell and various other names. Written in English. Paperback. 334 pages. Over 300 beautiful photos of family. An enjoyable read and keepsake. Author Mary Ellen P. Kunst |
The Author
Mary Ellen Patterson Kunst is an International Published Author. She has actively researched her family history along with local history topics for most of her life, uncovering the secrets of the past and sharing family and history stories with those who wish to connect with their past. She loves to study early American life and genealogy has been a lifelong passion. She and her husband live in the Southern Tier of New York State and enjoy traveling to historic sites, especially those connected to their ancestors. They also enjoy volunteering at museums, teaching the ways of the past. |
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Loved Your Book! My kind of history book. Your Genealogy is fascinating.
Congratulations on your new book about our family! I shall treasure my copy!
I love my copy of your book.
When I started reading it, I found that I didn't want to put it down! You've produced a gem. Grateful.
Congratulations on your new book about our family! I shall treasure my copy!
I love my copy of your book.
When I started reading it, I found that I didn't want to put it down! You've produced a gem. Grateful.
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