"We find their names written in the annals of American history, those notable and recognizable American Patriots such as Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Paul Revere and Ethan Allen. Their part in the struggle was no more important than those American Patriots such as Johannes Weidenhammer, Johann Zacharias Rexroat and Valentine, Mollie, Baltser, Peter and Philip Derry; all of whom began their lives in Germany and sailed to America in the 18th century. They fought for the right to be free, prevailed a long and bloody war and begat a new nation."

~D. Doc Derry

 

     Each page is like a page out of a history book. Doc said, "Genealogy is more than just mere names, birth and death dates. Each and every person was real, not some fictional character out of a novel. Each had a story to tell. Each had real lives and real experiences. Each had their own struggle. These were my forefathers, foremothers, aunts, uncles and cousins. It was incumbent upon me to tell their stories. For them, and for posterity."

 

     A Letter From Aunt Ethel, was inspired by a letter from Doc's Aunt Ethel. More than 20 years of research by Doc, and many more years of research by family genealogists have added such rich history lessons for us all. From the time of the American Revolution, to the Civil War and the present.

Frances Elizabeth Glenn,

Tanana River Publishing

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Special Note: This book is a genealogy book dedicated to three core families, Derry, Weidenhamer and Rexroat. Unless you are related, the book may not be of interest to you.