A co-worker recently told me that he had discovered about 25 copies of a family history book. His grandfather, the late B. W. Lathan, a retired educator and family researcher, wrote and printed the book in 1979. The name of the book is The Lathan Family and In-Laws 1710-1979. The book is hardbound, 9 x 12, fully indexed, and includes pictures, maps, and copies of important deeds. In the preface, Mr. Lathan stated that "it is not an attempt to write a complete history of the Lathan family and in-laws, but is an attempt to separate the families, especially the descendants of James Ross Lathan and Grace Belk Lathan and then to trace their ancestors as far back as possible. Other connected families are Plyler, Starnes, Nesbit, Crane, Haigler, Montgomery, Broome, Richardson and Helms. In 1979, Mr. Lathan sold the book for $40. Chris Helms is selling the remaining books on a first come, first order basis for $25 plus $5 postage and handling. If you are interested in purchasing a book, please contact Chris or Linda Helms at 704 - 764-5204. The book contains 532 pages. I will be sending this out this week in our Relatively Speaking from CGS newsletter, but wanted to share the information with all of you too since this is certainly a great fine for anyone researching persons with those connections.