We Are a Family

About the Book

This book covers the years 1873 - 1975 and the factual family history, (not a geneology), of a family from Germany, the Straleys, and a family from Ireland, the Kellys. Actual letters from within the family make up a large part of the book. Abundant comical and “heart touching” anecdotes make this book “relative” to YOUR OWN family.

It is hoped that the book will inspire the reader to “collect”, “draft”, or “record” a similar collection of “successes” and “failures” from your own family members as a LEGACY for future generations.

About the Author

This book essentially IS about the author. Bob was raised in Kingston, NY. The U.S. Navy provided him with a college education at the University of Notre Dame. Corporate employment with Shell Oil Co., AT&T, and ITT, allowed Bob to spend much of his adult life outside of the U.S. Bob and his wife retired in 1997 to Hutchinson Island, Florida where they continue to enjoy their family, currently scattered across six States. Also, they continue to find new relationships at Windmill Village, a quiet commuinity on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Come see us now, heah?