The Followell Story

This is the story of an adventurous family who migrated to America in the 1600s from England seeking the promise of freedom and prosperity.  They quickly assimilated and became part of the early pioneering migration westword into America's heartland.  Their American journey started with John Followell in Fincastle Virginia with stops in Kentucky, Indiana, Central Illinois, and finally Southern Illinois.  The Followell family was among the first pioneering settlers in the wilderness of Kentucky and Indiana.  They were tough people searching for a better life and were willing to take enormous risks to achieve their goals. 

The story starts with our grandparents Claude and Cora Followell.  For the purposes of simplicity, we call our grandparents the first generation.  Our great grandparents are the second generation.  Our great great grandparents are the third generation, etc.  The story continues through 5 American generations.  The story of each generation can be seen by pressing the tabs at the top of the page.

THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT HELP

Thanks to my mother Velma Griffith for providing some of the basic Generation 1 and Generation 2 information.  Thanks to our daughter, Cara Cansler, for web site and genealogy help.  Thanks to our son, Robert Griffith, for  genealogy help.  Thanks to my wife Carol Griffith for her common sense guidance.  Thanks to Carolyn Followell for reviewing and making changes to the document.

Contact me (Gary Griffith) at cabgriffith@q.com or at 303 856 8383.