Mary Ellen VailA Genealogy is an index of the character and intelligence of the family it represents; our ancestors are reflected in their biographies; and the ideals and sentiments of living members are shown in the kind of Book they demand and support.We hope thi Book will be found worthy of the honorable family it represents.We tender our thanks to the California Society Sons of the Revolution for courtesies.And especially to the Los Angeles Public Library, we tender our thanks for courtesies and service, and to Miss Clara M. Rowell of the Genealogical Department of the Library for numerous courtesies and advice. Read More Read Less