While watching the "Who Do You Think You Are?" TV show in February 2011 featuring country music singer Tim McGraw, I learned that his ancestor (Jost Hite) and Elvis Presley's ancestor (Johannes Valentin Bressler) made the treacherous voyage to America on the same ship named 'Fame' in 1710. It was fascinating to learn that both famous music legends descended from early German immigrants who traveled to America and labored in New York tar camps. It was during this same television show when I learned for the first time that I was related to Elvis Presley through my Bressler ancestors. This book tells the story of the humble beginnings of Elvis as well as my family ties to the 'King of Rock and Roll'.
