As you will observe from my introduction to the book I, primarily for the protection of others, have chosen to remain incognito. I really do not wish that any of my relatives or acquaintances should be embarrassed or upset by the true facts I have related. It was difficult for me to write this autobiography as it brought to the fore all those awful experiences I underwent as well as my exceedingly sad memories. Nevertheless, I considered my ancestors and my own tale should be told rather than left to die with me as the last surviving member of this branch of the family and the only one who rec...