This book traces the Mead familyÕs heritage back nearly 1200 years to the 911 settling in Neustria (Normandy) by the Vikings. The MeadsÕ history is traced back 842 years to Normandy, the ChaneysÕ 1100 years also to Normandy, the WhiteheadsÕ 500 years to England, and the McKernansÕ 200 years to Ireland.