And They Were Related, Too

About the Book

Take a journey through the stories of eleven generations of ancestors and descendants of Cuff Condol/Congdon, a Native American slave. The children and grandchildren of Cuff spread across the landscape of Connecticut into New York and Ohio. This is a chronicle of their fight for liberty and citizenship in America. The web of kinship is expansive. They define what nations, communities, groups, and families that they belong to. Their voices and words are utilized in an effort to allow them to speak to us. It is an American story including African, European, Jewish, and Chinese American ancestors. Genealogy, history, and social activism all play a role in their telling of this tale. So, come and take the journey!

***This book is the Grand Prize Winner of the Annual Literary Awards Contest of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists!***

About the Author

Vicki S. Welch is a professional genealogist specializing in People of Color and Native New England with over 25 years experience. She holds a BA with honors in Anthropology and Psychology from the University of Connecticut. Vicki has published numerous articles and spoken at conferences on the national and international level. She has worked for several tribes seeking federal recognition. A member and recognized elder in local tribal culture, hostess of a powwow for 23 years. An expert in ferreting out facts and voices for those hard to find individuals that define the foci of American origins and evolution as people, movement, community, culture, nation. Recognized by her peers as a person of articulate truth and clarity. An idealist. An unheralded inspiration to those few who know her best… tireless in pursuit of her muse. Seeking to forward this acorn of knowledge to see what will grow. Join the journey.