Born the great-grandson of an Acmar miner, Austin Stone grew up surrounded by the history of Acmar and Margaret. Introduced to a love of history by his parents, Stone has spent his life exploring the forgotten stories of Alabama. After uncovering paperwork from his great-grandfather’s days in the mines, Stone found a legacy that simply must be told. Diving deeper into the history of Acmar and Margaret than ever before, Stone hoped to create a lasting account of the true grit, resilience, and perseverance of his ancestry to ensure future descendants know where they came from