In this comprehensive family history, Donald Dean Parker traces the remarkable story of the Graham-Patterson family from its earliest origins to the present day. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with family members, Parker provides a vivid portrait of this remarkable family and its many distinguished members. From the Civil War hero General George H. Thomas to the pioneering physician Dr. Martha Graham, this is a family that has made significant contributions to American history and culture. 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.