Jonathan A. Underwood is a historian, author, genealogist, and occasional instructor of North Carolina, British, and European History at North Carolina State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. He previously served as the Director of the Stanly County Historic Preservation Commission and Museum in Albemarle, North Carolina. Passionate about family history, Jonathan works to preserve and record family narratives for his own family and others. In addition to his various roles and interests, he is the Grand Secretary of the Masonic Grand Lodge of North Carolina. He lives with his family near Raleigh.