Sands Family History and Genealogy

by Douglas Dubrish

Overview

From the Greenbrier Valley to the Confederacy the Sands Family History and Genealogy tells the story of the Sands family's journey from Virginia to West Virginia and their experiences during the Civil War. Matthew Sands, born in 1774, was a farmer who raised a family in Braxton County, West Virginia. His grandson, Samuel Field(ing) Sands, fought for the confederated states during the War for Southern Independence. The book includes numerous historical family photographs, documents, and references, and provides a great starting point for those interested in researching their Sands family history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780977887262
Publisher:	Douglas M. Dubrosh
Publication date:	11/11/2009
Pages:	122
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.26(d)

About the Author

Douglas M. Dubrish graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of New York Excelsior College. With a diverse professional background that includes service in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller, as well as many roles in the National Weather Service and online retail, he has now entered retirement. During this period, Douglas is directing his energy into writing books of first-hand encounters in non-fiction genre and pursuing his enduring passion for writing family histories and genealogy.