Captain William BarkerÕs ship, the MerchantÕs Hope left Gravesend, England in July 1635. As the wind carried the ship the passengerÕs hopes were cast to the wind as well. England grew distant in the background, as families left memories of a lifetime behind. Richard Fanshawe, a 22 year old traveler was on board. Using Richard as a link, the author details an English familyÕs migration to Virginia. Transcription errors allowed the family to remain hidden in the archives, until recent discoveries brought their identity to light. They traveled from England to Virginia, New England, Tennessee, and into Texas. Many hardships occurred, including public whippings, but the story ends on a high note as a patriarch leaves an eternal legacy. One reader says, ÒThe book was well written. Your heartwarming tribute to your father touched my heart. YouÕre a man of hidden poetic talents, a wordsmith. What a wonderful family legacy your book will be to future generations!Ó- HookerÒ