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.
Hardcover - US Letter (8.5x11 inch) - $50.00 - 332 pages
PDF Download - US Letter (8.5x11 inch) - $20.00 - 332 pages
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.
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.
Hardcover - US Letter (8.5x11 inch) - $55.00 - 526 pages
PDF Download - US Letter (8.5x11 inch) - $20.00 - 526 pages
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.
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
Hardcover - US Letter (8.5x11 inch) - $58.00 - 574 pages
PDF Download - US Letter (8.5x11 inch) - $20.00 - 574 pages
Volume IV - Campbell Ancestry
In Volume IV the author will trace his Campbell ancestry back to Henry Campbell who immigrated to the U.S. from Perth in central Scotland in the 1700s. Volume IV will complement the previous three volumes to provide a complete set covering the author's Cottrell, Lashbrook, Brashear, and Campbell ancestry.
Volume IV will be produced in hard cover 8 1/2 x 11 format with high quality paper and dense ink to ensure quality images and documents within the book. Price will be comparable to the other volumes.
A PDF version will also be produced and made available for download. Estimated publication fall 2020.