My family history (Kilpatrick) is documented in the book Historical Southern Families, Vol. XXII. Sadly, it is too much information to post here, as it covers 63 pages of text.

But this well-documented book describes our Kilpatrick history from the first immigrant, Alexander Kilpatrick, who came over in the 1720s, all the way down to my great-grandfather, William P. Kilpatrick. I have compiled my own 83-page document that includes excerpts from this book, as well as census records and other official records which fill in the "rest of the story". I have boxes and boxes of old family photos, portraits, etc., which I have not yet had time to go through.

To summarize, though, my branch of Kilpatricks began as Indian traders, trappers, and scouts/guides, and later became major plantation owners in South Carolina. They formed the Coneross Plantation, and later generations migrated to Alabama where they bought more land and owned plantations there. They were central figures in the political history of their county, and important men.

I have evidence of my Kilpatrick ancestors in every war fought in American history. To present the entire history would be boring to most people here, but it holds immeasurable value to me. I can say without a doubt that my Scots-Irish ancestors did very well for themselves and I'm proud of their accomplishments.