Where did we come from? It's a question asked by many Americans, whose families originated all over the world. With a master's in history and a lifetime of experience as a journalist, investigator, and analyst, I spent years researching the lineage of the Young and Love families.
I discovered some remarkable ancestors who helped build America.
From the mid-1600s, my Young and Love ancestors moved from Europe to America, then west in search of land, opportunity, and freedom. Most were farmers who struggled to survive in a sometimes hostile wilderness.
My research took me on a journey through American history, with lessons from which Americans can learn as we move into the future.