Welcome to The Huston Pioneers
Experience the story of America through the generations of one pioneering family
About the Series
The Huston Pioneers series chronicles the lives and legacies of the descendants of Scots-Irish immigrants Samuel and Isabella (Sherron) Huston, tracing their pivotal roles in the exploration, settlement, and founding of America. Through a blend of genealogy, historical context, and compelling narrative, each volume brings to life the personal stories of the Huston family's descendants and their enduring impact on early American history.
Each book in the series offers a deeply researched account of an individual descendant, their family, and the communities they helped to shape. By intertwining family genealogy with broader historical developments, the Huston Pioneers series provides readers with an intimate view of the human experience behind the growth of the American frontier. These stories highlight the settlers' contributions to community building, governance, religious development, and civic leadership, as well as their encounters with the challenges and triumphs of frontier life.
With each new installment, readers gain access to a meticulously sourced history of American settlement as told through the lens of one remarkable family's journey. Each book draws from original legal documents, land grants, court records, military service files, and genealogical data, supported by maps, transcriptions, and images that enrich the narrative. This approach ensures that the Huston Pioneers series is not only a genealogical resource but also a historical study of America's early expansion.
Whether you're a descendant of the Huston family, a genealogist, or a student of early American history, the Huston Pioneers series provides a unique and valuable perspective on the lives of those who carved communities out of the wilderness. These stories highlight the human experience behind America's westward expansion—the risks, the sacrifices, and the legacies that endure.
Join the journey to discover the rich history of the Huston descendants and their lasting contributions to the fabric of America. The Huston Pioneers series invites readers to see history through the eyes of its makers—one family at a time.
Books in the Series

Samuel Huston and Esther Waugh
Pioneers of Columbiana County Ohio
Discover the untold story of Samuel and Esther Huston, pioneers who ventured into Ohio before statehood, shaping the foundations of St. Clair and Liverpool townships in Columbiana County.

Samuel Gibson and Sally Bledsoe
Pioneers of Hickman County Kentucky
The second volume in the Huston Pioneers series, following the story of Samuel Gibson and Sally Bledsoe as they establish their lives in Hickman County, Kentucky, and step forward as civic leaders, serving as constables, Sheriffs, suveryors, builders, commissioners, and Justice of the Peace.

Charles Witt and Alabama Gibson
Pioneers of Hamilton County Tennessee
The third volume in the Huston Pioneers series, following the story of Charles and Alabama Gibson as they establish their lives in Hamilton County, Tennessee, and how the Civil War literally pits their families against each other.

James Gibson and Ann Huston
Pioneers of Knox County Tennessee
The fourth volume in the Huston Pioneers series, coming soon.