Sands Family History and Genealogy

"From the Greenbrier Valley to the Confederacy: A Sands Family Genealogy" tells the story of the Sands family's journey from Virginia to West Virginia and their experiences during the Civil War. Matthew Sands, born in 1774, was a farmer who raised a family in Braxton County, West Virginia. His grandson, Samuel Field(ing) Sands, fought for the confederated states during the War for Southern Independence. The book includes numerous historical family photographs, documents, and references, and provides a great starting point for those interested in researching their Sands family history.