Cottrell - Lashbrook - Brashear - Campbell Family Genealogy History

Five Volume Set

In this five-volume set the author traces his Cottrell, Lashbrook, Brashear, Campbell and Cosby Family Lineage from Europe to the present day. Details on descendants of each generation is carried down through at least four descendant generations when known. The author includes genealogy history throughout to place his ancestors in historical events which should be of interest to the genealogist. Information on living persons is either excluded or intentionally limited.

Each volume is available for purchase in both a hardcover version (8 1/2 x 11 inch) and a much less expensive downloadable "PDF" version which can be instantly purchased and downloaded. Previously published volumes have been revised to correct a few errors and to change the print method to hardcover with higher quality printing on a higher quality paper which provides better images throughout.

Volume I - Cottrell Ancestry

In Volume I the author traces his Cottrell ancestry to William Cottrell who was born around 1615 in Stockport, England. William's son Thomas Cottrell, the author's seventh great-grandfather, who was also born in Stockport in 1635 was the first Cottrell in the author's lineage to immigrate to the New World and settle in New Kent County, Virginia. The author includes genealogy history throughout to place his ancestors in historical events which should be of interest to the genealogist. Revision 1 is printed in hardcover on higher quality paper with denser ink which enhances photographs and documents included in the book. This has resulted in a slightly higher price for the printed copy.

The downloadable PDF version of this volume contains the same details as the print version but costs significantly less and is immediately available for download after purchase. Clicking on the appropriate link below will take you to the page where the applicable version may be purchased if you so choose.

Hardcover Copy - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) - $50.00

PDF Download - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) - $20.00

Volume II - Lashbrook Ancestry

In Volume II the author traces his Lashbrook ancestry to John Lashbrooke who was born in England. John's son William Lashbrooke, the author's fifth great-grandfather, who was born in Meeth in Devon, England on 17 October 1717, was the first Lashbrook in the author's lineage to immigrate to the New World and settle in Prince William County, Virginia. The author includes genealogy history throughout to place his ancestors in historical events which should be of interest to the genealogist. Revision 1 is printed in hardcover on higher quality paper with denser ink which enhances photographs and documents included in the book. This has resulted in a slightly higher price for the printed copy.

Hardcover Copy - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) - $55.00

PDF Download - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) - $20.00

Volume III - Brashear Ancestry

In Volume III the author traces his Brashear ancestry back to Robert Brasseur the Huguenot who was born around 1598 in France. Robert was the author's eighth great-grandfather. His parents are unknown. Although not proven, his wife may have been Elizabeth Fowke. Robert's family were among those who fled France for England during the Catholic persecution of the Huguenots. Family legend says that Robert spent some years in Isle of Thanet in Kent County, England before immigrating to America around 1635 and settling in Virginia with at least seven children including the author's seventh great-grandfather Benjamin (Benois) Brasseur. This hardcover version is printed on high quality paper with dense ink to provide better quality photographs and documents in the book.

Hardcover Copy - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) - $58.00

PDF Download - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) - $20.00

Volume IV - Campbell Ancestry

In Volume IV the author traces his Campbell ancestry back to Henry Campbell who immigrated to the U.S. from Perth in central Scotland in the 1700s. Volume IV complements the previous three volumes to provide a complete set covering the author's Cottrell, Lashbrook, Brashear, and Campbell ancestry. This hardcover version is printed on high quality paper with dense ink to provide better quality photographs and documents in the book. It is a complete and exhaustive revision of the author's previously published "My Campbell Heritage" which was previously published on 25 April 2017 in printed form only in 6x9 size. Although the page count is similar with the previously 2017 version the larger size (8 1/2 x 11) affords significantly more real-estate and thus much more information. Additional cemetery information is also included as the author made another research trip to Kentucky and took airborne drone photography in several Kentucky Cemeteries.

Hardcover as well as PDF purchase links are included below. A Lineage Chart below that can be view without purchase also shows the author's Campbell line back to Henry Campbell.

Hardcover Copy - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) - $65.00

PDF Download - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) - $23.11

See Campbell Lineage Chart

Volume V - Cosby Ancestry

Volume V covers the author's Cosby Line. Sources are extensively documented. Ancestor charts are also included as well as an "all name" index for each volume that provides page number references for each individual found in the respective volume. This Volume (Volume V) traces the author's Cosby ancestry to Francis Cosby who was the author's 11th Great-Grandfather. Francis was born around 1510 in England. His grandson Charles Cosby, who was born in Ireland, was the first Cosby in the author's lineage to immigrate to the New World and settle in York County, Virginia.

Hardcover Copy - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) - $50.00

PDF Download - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) - $23.21