288 pp. Coat of Arms, 27 photos, maps, illus, documents, orig 17th century bapt. entries; dj; printed endpapers. 3,756 entry Every Name Index. 1993. The Custis Chronicles is the first full-length treatment ever accorded this illustrious Eastern Shore family, long famous for Martha Washington and for its position as one of Virginia's First Families. These family chronicles span two centuries, well into Virginia's 18th century, and their story makes fascinating and informative reading.