Rose Mary Wood has lived in southwestern Michigan her entire life and loves Michigan history. She is a member of the Cass County Historical Society, Dowagiac Area History Museum, Underground Railroad Society of Cass County and Michigan Historical Society. She has taught at the college level and enjoys helping students in the local history club. She and her husband have raised a large family on a small farm. Rose is a world traveler and handmade paper artist. This is her first book.