Christmas in Ashton - Paperback

by Kendall H. Williams (Author)

In this heart-warming tale of family and self-discovery, a young woman finds herself stranded in a snow storm on Christmas Eve with nothing but her broken heart and her two children. Along with a handful of other snow-bound travelers, she and her children are rescued by a kind old man and his family living in a forgotten town off the main road. The kind yet mysterious townsfolk of Ashton band together to provide the young mother and her children with everything they need, including compassion and support. She soon finds that Ashton holds more for her than just the kindness of strangers, it reunites her with a family that she never knew.

Author Biography

Kendall H. Williams is one of the foremost genealogists in America with over 45 years of research experience, and was instrumental in the creation of both the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Association of Professional Genealogists. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Norway, where he learned the language and grew to love their heritage. Williams is the author of a family history entitiled, "The Syrett Family: From Buckinghamshire, England, to Utah, to Ruby's Inn." He has also co-authored a number of genealogical resource books. In 1983, he wrote and produced a 13-minute video entitled "Welcome Home, Jimmy Stewart," to be shown during the 75th birthday celebration for actor Jimmy Stewart, held in Stewart's hometown of Indiana, Pennsylvania. Williams has also been commissioned to research the ancestry of many of the world's notable celebrities and business people, including John Wayne, Johnny Carson, Jimmy Stewart, Quincy Jones, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Richard Pryor, Patrick Wayne, Cheryl Ladd and friend and golf legend, Billy Casper. Family history has become a hallmark of Williams' life, and his many experiences and discoveries have led him to write this work. Many years in the making, this book is a labor of love tells the remarkable story of a family brought together through family history. Kendall H. Williams currently resides in Pleasant Grove, Utah.