About EchoRoad EchoRoad’s mission is to teach and inspire individuals to discover and enjoy their heritage. Through instructional volumes, EchoRoad strives to help others develop and strengthen their knowledge and appreciation of family and historical events that effect their lives today. About the Author Laura has been an editor with Sterling/Chapelle for the past 8 years. She has published over 100 articles on current events, historical topics, and tourism. She has been an active genealogist for over 25 years researching and documenting many of her family lines back to the 15th century and beyond. As a popular lecturer, she speaks at numerous writing conferences and genealogy seminars.