Chapter 2
I grew up in upper-class Atlanta with a family that could be traced back to their arrival in colonial Virginia. Ancestors on both sides played a major role in the founding of Atlanta. My mother was infatuated with genealogy research and took great pride in the family tree she traced back to 1300 England. She spent many hours compiling the research and expounding on the details at numerous social gatherings. Her family was active in industry, the Church of England, art history and building historic buildings in Atlanta. My dad’s grandfather served as aid to General Lee. The Beauregard family name became historically significant during this era. The estates belonging to both families were destroyed during the last days of the Civil War. The family name has remained prominent throu
