Jack Nida is a native of Roane County, a retired businessman, and author of three volumes of family history books. He was born in Amma during the Great Depression, and it remains h...view moreJack Nida is a native of Roane County, a retired businessman, and author of three volumes of family history books. He was born in Amma during the Great Depression, and it remains his home for several months each year. The Roane County Historical Society inspired his interest in genealogy, including his collection of photographs contained in this book. Many of the society�s members provided the necessary assistance for the book�s completion.view less