Book excerpt: This invaluable genealogical resource offers a wealth of information on the families and communities of the Old Northwest Territory. Through detailed genealogies, historical context, and archival records, the authors paint a vivid picture of life in this pivotal region of early America. Whether you are a professional genealogist or simply interested in tracing your family history, this quarterly is an essential tool for your research. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.