Family history and genealogical information about the descendants of various early branches of the Vanderford family in America. Michael Paul Vanderford (or Vandervoot) who was born ca. 1610 in Dermont, Flanders, Belgium was the first known Vanderford to immigrate to America sometime prior to the year 1640. He married Maria Rapalje 18 December 1640. They lived in New York and were the parents of nine children. Descendants and relatives lived in New York, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa and elsewhere.

Rules. Limits. Norm. These words are not for a Prime. A prime is a group of powerful families who rule everybody in secret, and Christian is one of them. He, Klause, and Rome, own the halls of Rutherford Prep. All the girls want them even though they’re cold, indifferent, and mercilessly reign over everyone. Except me. I have secrets to protect, especially from a prime. However, Christian has set his eyes on me. He’s a psycho who wants to own and consume, and if he can’t have me, he’ll make me suffer. I fell for someone like him once and wouldn't make the same mistake twice. I had meticulously planned to eliminate the primes for years, but Christian is something I hadn’t expected. If I'm going to prevail, I must stay away from him. That's easier said than done. However, my name is Catherine Elizabeth Vanderford and I'm a survivor. This is a dark enemies-to-lovers new adult romance with triggers, bullying, angst, and dark themes. You're about to fall in love with a troubled hero. Intended for mature readers as it contains triggering content. No cheating, and a happily ever after.

While undergoing routine surgery to remove a benign tumor, Ruby Elzy died. She was only thirty-five. Had she lived, she would have been one of the first Black artists to appear in grand opera. Although now in the shadows, she was a shining star in her day. She entertained Eleanor Roosevelt in the White House. She was Paul Robeson's leading lady in the movie version of The Emperor Jones. She starred in Birth of the Blues opposite Bing Crosby and Mary Martin. She sang at Harlem's Apollo Theater and in the Hollywood Bowl. Her remarkable soprano voice was known to millions over the radio. She was personally chosen by George Gershwin to create one of the leading roles in his masterpiece, that of Serena in the original production of Porgy and Bess. Her signature song was the vocally demanding “My Man's Gone Now.” From obscurity she had risen to great heights. Ruby Pearl Elzy (1908-1943) was born in abject poverty in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Her father abandoned the family when she was five, leaving her mother, a strong, devout woman, to raise four small children. Ruby first sang publicly at the age of four and even in childhood dreamed of a career on the stage. Good fortune struck when a visiting professor, overwhelmed upon hearing her beautiful voice at Rust College in Mississippi, arranged for her to study music at Ohio State University. Later, on a Rosenwald Fellowship, she enrolled at the Juilliard School in New York City. After more than eight hundred performances in Porgy and Bess, she set her sights on a huge goal, to sing in grand opera. She was at the peak of her form. While she was preparing for her debut in the title role of Verdi's Aida, tragedy struck. During her brief career, Ruby Elzy was in the top tier of American sopranos and a precursor who paved a way for Leontyne Price, Jessye Norman, Kathleen Battle, and other black divas of the operatic stage. This biography acknowledges her exceptional talent, recognizes her contribution to American music, and tells her tragic yet inspiring story.

"The Buckskin Line tells of Texas' chaotic early years, when a ragtag group of irregular volunteers fought to defend the far edges of settlement from incursion by Indians and frontier outlaws. In time, they would become known as the Texas Rangers."—Elmer Kelton This is a story of the early days when... An intense, red-haired young man named Rusty Shannon rides into Fort Belknap on the Brazos River and joins the Texas Rangers. Years before, Mike Shannon rescued Rusty from a Comanche war party and became his adoptive father. Not long ago, Mike Shannon, was bushwhacked and killed, and his death still haunts Rusty. Rusty thinks he knows the identity of Mike's killers. But with Texas now in the throes of seceding from the Union, Rusty has his hands full fighting for the law in lawless Texas and for the life of the woman he loves. If that were not enough of a burden, Rusty is also heading for a showdown with the Comanche warrior who killed his family over twenty years ago. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

He’s my husband but also my enemy. Rome Ricci, the heir to the world's most ruthless mafia dynasty, was the first boy I ever loved. He was confident, strong, and I knew he would protect me. I should have known better. He once ignited desire, but he shattered my world with cruel betrayal. I swore to myself that I’d be free of the shackles of the Ricci family. Until I was forced into matrimony by the don. Now, escape becomes a luxury I can't afford, especially with my mother's safety hanging in the balance. As I navigate this forced union, the forbidden allure of Rome threatens to unravel the boundaries guarding my heart. Will I emerge unscathed, or will I be consumed by a tempestuous love that refuses to die as the line between enemy and husband blurs. Only time will reveal whether Rome is my salvation or my ultimate downfall. Rome is the fourth book in The Prime series. This novel focuses on Rome and Sofia and can be read as a standalone with a HEA. For better understanding of the world of the primes, you might want to read the other books first. This is a spicy Dark Mafia, second chance romance, forced marriage, and enemies to lovers with adult themes and triggering content.