The King of Jerusalem, Berenguela of Castille and Leon, Sir William Feilding, Richard Henry Lee, Carter Braxton, William Underwood, and John T. Jackson. What do they have in common? The answer:

They are all ancestors of a simple, dowdy, white-haired Kentucky housewife, Mary Underwood. Rich in detail and excitement, the book is a collection of short biographies of Ms. Underwood’s forebears–some well-known to history, some obscure, but nevertheless memorable characters all.

Come along on a journey of discovery that would have astounded Mary Underwood (1902-1976) if she were still alive today. Perhaps, reading this little book, you will even be inspired to hunt for your own ancestors who lived somewhere across the mists of time.