John G. Herndon traces the history of the Herndon family, from their earliest roots in Virginia to their eventual prominence as landowners and businessmen. Through extensive research and interviews with living Herndon descendants, Herndon paints a clear picture of the family's struggles and triumphs, as well as their contributions to American society. Along the way, he explores broader themes of race, class, and identity that will resonate with readers today. This book is an invaluable contribution to the study of American family history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.