Roots Exposed is the genealogy of its author, exploring 15 of his family branches from the 1700s until 1950. The story is presented through a combination of research-based facts supported by oral accounts from relatives and others who either live in or whose roots stem from Greensville, Southampton, Sussex and surrounding Va. and N.C. counties. The roots of the following surnames in Stuart Doyle’s family tree are exposed: Avent, Doyle, Graves, Heath, Hunnicutt/Maine, Massenburg, Parker (Southampton), Parker (Sussex), Reese, Seaborn/Hill, Seaborne, Smith, Vaughan, West/Clanton and Wright.

Allied families are noted as well: Broadnax, Givens, Jefferson, Mason, Speed, Turner, Wyche, etc. From vivid accounts of slave life to early 20th century scholarly achievements, Roots Exposed is encumbered with triumphant and tragic episodes, colorful ancestral personality sketches and poignant recollections from today’s senior family members. More than 70 vintage photographs enhance the storytelling. The 600-plus page publication also presents occupations, military history and social memberships as well as births, marriages, divorces and deaths. See how families evolved in communities such as Adams Grove, Capron, Carson, Enfield, Garysburg, Gray, Jarratt, Reams, Roanoke Rapids, Yale, Waverly, Windsor, Zuni, etc.