A Proud Family Heritage... The Hunt's were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. They had included Senators, Congressmen, and Wall Street wizards. They decided to compile a family history, a legacy for their children and grandchildren. They hired a fine author, research group, and graphics team. Only one problem arose - how to handle that great-uncle Homer, who was executed in the electric chair. The author said he could handle the story tactfully. The book appeared. It said "Great-uncle Homer occupied a chair of applied electronics at an important government institution, was attached to his position by the strongest of ties, and his death came as a great shock."