Dianne McGinley GardnerÕs book, ÒMy Coffey, Stratton and Related Families of VirginiaÓ represents 20 years of research and compiling data. It is completely indexed with over 6,000 names including a comprehensive listing of CoffeyÕs, StrattonÕs, DavisÕ, RippetoÕs, MackeyÕs and McCorkelÕs along with hundreds of other surnames. In the book are transcribed wills, letters, court papers and vintage photographs of the families.
If you are from Virginia you most assuredly will find some kin in this book. If not, you will certainly enjoy reading the wills, court documents and anecdotes from days gone by.