Iva Agnes conyers grew up in Iowa in the 1890's. Orphaned at age

eight, she suffered ill treatment and loneliness. Through hard work,

grit and determination, she overcame her circumstances and became a

teacher. In later life, she wrote her memoirs, which have been revised

and expanded by her grandaughter, Arden Iva Sleadd. The book relates the

events of Iva's early life; the death of her mother; living with her

Mormon grandparents; the remarriage of her father; their move by covered

wagon to Kansas and Idaho; the death of her father; and the heartbreak

that followed. Includes brief memoirs by Iva's children and others who

knew her, along with her personal photos.

Part Two of the book contains the Conyers family history, compiled by

Terri Napoli. It contains over 3400 names of descendants, reflecting ten

years of research, and includes the accounts of two other Conyers

pioneers: Enoch Ward Conyers and John Hiram Conyers. Other surnames

included are Hanscom, Hansen, Ballentyne, Hornback, Mitts, Mayfield,

Vredenburgh, Horseman and many others.