From Tennessee to Oz - The Amazing Saga of Judy Garland's Family History, Part 1

by Michelle Russell

The story of Judy Garland's paternal ancestry in Tennessee, beginning in 1793 with Norton Gum. The book tells of pioneers and Indians, ministers and slave owners who built a great country only to see it destroyed in the Civil War. First hand research from descendants and previously unknown materials reveal a fascintation story through the childhood of Garland's grandparents in 1870. Fifty photos including maps and rare family photos. 4 family trees.

296 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2009

About the author

Michelle grew up in a performing arts family. After college, she moved to NYC where she worked on her singing and performed in numerous cabaret venues. In addition, Ms. Russell has worked on Capitol Hill and at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Her books Sabrina, The Autobiography of a Cat and From Tennessee to Oz: The Amazing Saga of Judy Garland's Family History are popular among cat lovers and Garland fans. She is presently working to complete two new books - one on show business and the other on a family in WWII Vienna.

Reviews

[Terry Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up at a historic site. It contained information on the Marable family, which, as a descendant, I wished to know more information. As Judy Garland is a descendant of the same family, I guess she and I would be cousins, many times removed! Not only would Judy Garland fans enjoy it, but yes it does contain great early settler history of the Murfreesboro-Smyrna area of Tennessee.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. As a resident of Rutherford County & someone interested in Civil War history, I was fascinated by the accounts in this book.