In writing this story, it was hard to not deviate from the story of the Straight family and wander into the stories of those around them....

Note: Several years ago, my good friend and cousin of my wife, Thor Springer, shared what life was like for pioneer women. I have been...

The Merwin family originated from Amersham, in Buckinghamshire, England, 27 miles northwest of Central London and now part of its...