In this moving and deeply personal account, Ella Beam recounts the story of her family, beginning with her ancestors' arrival in America in the 17th century and continuing through the present day. Through tales of triumph and tragedy, perseverance and sacrifice, Beam offers a vivid and compelling portrait of one family's enduring legacy. This book is a testament to the power of family and the importance of knowing where we come from. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.