My father recently purchased this newly published (1996) book written by his third cousin. It is absolutely wonderful- 672 pages. It is primarily centered on the descendants of Ambrose and Elizabeth Crain of Granville Co, NC, their son Stephen, his son Joel, his son, William and his son Stephen Albert. It covers 1700's to present, from NC>TN>GA>MS>AR>TX, has a number of wills, documents and pictures. I especially like this book because it validates nearly all my research. I found a some details needed corrections and bunches of new details, but the big picture is right on target. I would be willing to do lookups if needed and will help anyone considering a purchase to contact the author. I haven't asked his consent to broadcast his address and name and he is not on the internet. Melinda (Crain) Tillman