Hi Ina, Nelson Eldred III wrote four books: "Samuel Eldred and Some of His Descendants" "Robert Eldred of Yarmouth and Chatham Massachusetts" "William Eldred of Yarmouth, Massachusetts" and along with John Trevor Eldrid wrote: "The Saxon House of Eldred" Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Saxon Heritage Chapter 3. Eldred Coat of Arms Chapter 4. English Progenitors and Lineage "Four men became the progenitors of distinct Eldred families. They were John Eldred of Great Saxham and London; his nephew, Peter Eldred of London; Thomas Eldred of Ipswich, a distanct relative of John and Peter; and Willliam Eldred of Dover Castle, also a distant relative of the others." (Page 41 discusses the eighth generation which is your Samuel Eldred, with the first generation being John Eldred of Corby and places his birth sometime before 1419.) Chapter 5. John Eldred of London and Great Saxham (1556-1632) Chapter 6. Thomas Eldred The Mariner (c.1537-c.1603) Chapter 7. William Eldred of Dover Castle, Dover (c. 1563-after 1646) Chapter 8. Olivers and Eldreds of Essex Chapter 9. Eldreds at the Court of St James Chapter 10. The Tragedy of Anne Hutchinson (1591-1643) Chapter 11. Pocahontas, the Indian Princess (c. 1595-1617) Chapter 12. Nelson Beardsley, Eldred III (a descendant in the 10th generation from Samuel Eldred) Chapter 13. John Trevor Eldrid [sixth generation from Thomas Eldrid (1770-1833), founder of a family business in the City of London, eventually known as Eldrid, Ottaway and Company of 53 Whitecross Street and 1-3 Silk Street of Cripplegate, manufacturers and suppliers to the wholesale and export trade of salldery, harness, leather and sports goods. Ina, you also might want to consider getting "The Saxon House of Eldred"..beautiful illustrations. It is also $30.00 and from Mrs. Joan Eldred, 2885 Pine Grove Court, Marietta, GA 30067. Donna