Recollections of Ralph Randolph Wormeley (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Katharine Prescott Wormeley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484569473 ISBN 13: 9780484569477

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Family lineage, colonial history, and a life told with candor .

A meticulously abridged memoir traces the Wormeley line from medieval England to Virginia’s colonial era, revealing how one family shaped American education and public life.

This edition draws on recollections and observations gathered by relatives, offering reflections on land, governance, and personal character. It centers on fidelity to truth, the passage of generations, and the ways private virtue can echo through public deeds. Readers will encounter a blend of genealogical detail, anecdote, and social history that illuminates early American society.

• Detailed family history spanning centuries, with emphasis on land, titles, and names.
• Founding moments in Virginia’s colonial era, including education and public service.
• Anecdotes that illustrate character, generosity, and leadership across generations.
• Context on political life, religion, and daily life in 17th–18th century England and America.

Ideal for readers of family histories, genealogy, and early American colonial history who want a grounded, readable account of how one lineage intersected with major historical currents.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484569473
• ISBN 13: 9780484569477
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128