This book is a genealogical study of 46 immigrant ancestors who settled in America, organized into 22 family lines. Written by Florence Clark Beal, it provides a comprehensive look at the origins and lineage of each family, as well as their notable achievements and contributions to society. The book contains numerous photographs and other illustrations, as well as extensive references and indexes. 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.