This book contains the history and timeline of three families. Starting with James Mackall who immigrated from Scotland in 1655 arriving in Maryland following the Mackall history to Matilda Mackall who married Samuel Blackmore in East Liverpool, Ohio. Samuel Blackmore family history is traced back to London, England. Sam & Matilda Blackmore had a daughter, Cora, marry Joe Kern. Joe & Cora had a daughter marry Joseph Leland Asdell. The Asdell family history is recorded beginning with their departure from Antrim County, Ireland. Included is journal kept by Benoni Blackmore, brother of Sam Blackmore, detailing his time spent in gold and silver fields of California, Nevada, and Oregon in 1862. Additionaly are included family stories and antedotes.