by Joseph Earle Steadman. 1987. 139p

The book provides a comprehensive history of the Barton and Stedman families, detailing their lineage and significant figures from Scotland, America, and other regions. It includes chapters on notable ancestors such as Thomas, John, James, and Robert Steedman, along with their descendants and contributions to society. The memoir, compiled by John Stedman in 1857, is validated by the British College of Arms and traces the family's origins back to a Saxon village, highlighting their emergence as prominent landowners over time.