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The Westcott Story: Volume I—1588-1940, The Enduring Spirit of an American Family Spanning 400 Years
This sweeping narrative details the history and genealogy of the Westcott family in America spanning
400 years and 14 generations. From immigration to colonization, from armed conflict to industrialization
and artistic expression, the enthralling stories embody the spirit and value of cultural icons in every
phase of America’s history.
In two volumes, The Westcott Story offers a rich, multi-generational perspective that invites thinking
about ancestry and our shared American heritage. Deep insights into the lives, struggles, and triumphs
of the author’s Westcott lineage showcase their resilience, courage, and determination. The significant
contributions and sacrifices made by the family in parallel with America’s remarkable course make it a
compelling read for anyone interested in national history, the humanities, or personal stories of
overcoming adversity.
The collection of detailed accounts and personal anecdotes emphasizes the importance of legacy and
the enduring spirit that connects generations. Rooted in ancestry that dates to mid-13th-century
England, The Westcott Story builds upon rigorous genealogical research accumulated since 1886. The
rare blending of biographic, demographic, and social history resonates as we consider life’s
circumstances and our relative standing as 21st-century Americans.
400 years and 14 generations. From immigration to colonization, from armed conflict to industrialization
and artistic expression, the enthralling stories embody the spirit and value of cultural icons in every
phase of America’s history.
In two volumes, The Westcott Story offers a rich, multi-generational perspective that invites thinking
about ancestry and our shared American heritage. Deep insights into the lives, struggles, and triumphs
of the author’s Westcott lineage showcase their resilience, courage, and determination. The significant
contributions and sacrifices made by the family in parallel with America’s remarkable course make it a
compelling read for anyone interested in national history, the humanities, or personal stories of
overcoming adversity.
The collection of detailed accounts and personal anecdotes emphasizes the importance of legacy and
the enduring spirit that connects generations. Rooted in ancestry that dates to mid-13th-century
England, The Westcott Story builds upon rigorous genealogical research accumulated since 1886. The
rare blending of biographic, demographic, and social history resonates as we consider life’s
circumstances and our relative standing as 21st-century Americans.
380 pages, Paperback
Published January 7, 2025
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About the author
Christine Broderick Emmanuel
6 books4 followersBorn and raised as one of nine children in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, “GEN 12” Christine “Christy” Broderick Emmanuel is a 20-year resident of historic Pensacola, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in social work from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; and a Master of Business Administration in finance from The Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee.
"Christy" counts 75 Brodericks and 45 Emmanuels as family members among siblings, in-laws, and nieces and nephews and their offspring. A self-described connector, documentarian, and family historian, with an undergraduate degree she honed soft skills coordinating the placement and activities of 650 volunteers each year at Boston's Museum of Science. During her postgraduate studies, she developed analytical skills as both a legislative intern with the Health & Rehabilitative Services Committee in the Florida House of Representatives and a research assistant to market research professor Dr. Armen Tashchian in FSU’s College of Business.
The Westcott Story author engaged in research and business writing throughout her 33-year corporate administration career in the commercial banking and mortgage information technology sectors. Recognized for technical writing and journalistic excellence, she placed first or second in statewide and national competitions as a commercial banker. Her work has appeared in local, regional, and national publications.
Post-retirement in 2017, Emmanuel placed first in a Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce writing contest for “The Overstory at Innerarity Point.” Her credits include editing Working a Better Way: A 50 Year History of LandrumHR © 2020 by prominent Pensacola businessman H. Britt Landrum, Jr.; and The Impact of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area © 2014 and © 2019 as co-editor and co-author, respectively. Earlier, she co-authored Wine and Words: A Book About a Book Club © 2013.
"Christy" counts 75 Brodericks and 45 Emmanuels as family members among siblings, in-laws, and nieces and nephews and their offspring. A self-described connector, documentarian, and family historian, with an undergraduate degree she honed soft skills coordinating the placement and activities of 650 volunteers each year at Boston's Museum of Science. During her postgraduate studies, she developed analytical skills as both a legislative intern with the Health & Rehabilitative Services Committee in the Florida House of Representatives and a research assistant to market research professor Dr. Armen Tashchian in FSU’s College of Business.
The Westcott Story author engaged in research and business writing throughout her 33-year corporate administration career in the commercial banking and mortgage information technology sectors. Recognized for technical writing and journalistic excellence, she placed first or second in statewide and national competitions as a commercial banker. Her work has appeared in local, regional, and national publications.
Post-retirement in 2017, Emmanuel placed first in a Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce writing contest for “The Overstory at Innerarity Point.” Her credits include editing Working a Better Way: A 50 Year History of LandrumHR © 2020 by prominent Pensacola businessman H. Britt Landrum, Jr.; and The Impact of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area © 2014 and © 2019 as co-editor and co-author, respectively. Earlier, she co-authored Wine and Words: A Book About a Book Club © 2013.
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