We begin with Peter Audrain

A history of the Audrain family from 1780, when Peter Audrain arrived in the United States, up to the early '80's. Lists the descendants of Peter Audrain, wives, children, some of the branches, etc. There are stories from various records included on the experiences of some of the relatives. Chapters on Peter Audrain, on Col James H. Audrain; on Samuel Wells, whose daughter married James H.; on Thomas Hart Benton Audrain and Lake Audrain in California; and chapters on his father, his older brother and his wives and children