A detailed outline of the descendants of James John Crowder Sr (b. 1731; d. 1807), including sections on Eli White Crowder and his family's prominent role during the Choctaw Trail of Tears and their intertwining with the Durant family. Also includes James's ancestry back to the purported first Crowder immigrant to the Americas - Hugh Crowder, born around 1600. 3 generations of descendants of Bartholomew Crowder are included, which includes James John. Also in the book is a excerpt from the History of Early Settlers of Sangamon, Illinois regarding Phillip Crowder (b. 1759). Over 100 obituaries chock full of genealogical details for James's descendants are included, as are over 100 photographs.