Publisher's Synopsis
"Roots in America: Millers, Claypools, Grants and Swiggetts from Settlement to the Midwest is a two-part book. Part 1 describes narratively the journey of these four branches of the author's family, placing them in historical context, while also noting their largely British origins. From Mayflower passengers to nineteenth-century Scottish immigrants, this story of her father's ancestors represents that of a broad group of settlers and pioneers who were not famous or remarkable, except as we are all remarkable and unique, but who helped lay the foundations of this country. In addition to their historical context, the author includes stories and anecdotes, though noting that her father's reserve, his lack of siblings, and the relatively early death of his parents prevented the kind of family story-telling that large gatherings likely would have produced. Part 2 contains formal genealogies for four families, those of Abijah Miller, of New
