This family story explores historical possibilities of the origins of the Rhode Island / Hocking Valley (Ohio) Dawleys prior to their coming to America from Ireland in the 1600's. Following that, emphasis is given to family history in the Hocking Valley from the early 1800's. Most attention is given the family and descendents of Ira and Dora (Cardwell) Dawley AND Stanley and Alice Opal (Santee) Dawley AND Duane and Nancy (Smith) Dawley. This version of the family story in intended primarily for Duane and Nancy's children and their families.