"Dr. Patrick Napier of Colonial Virginia: Descendants and Allied Families of Virginia and Kentucky" by Carolyn Hicks is a comprehensive genealogical work tracing the lineage of Dr. Patrick Napier, who immigrated to Virginia from the British Isles. The book focuses on his life in colonial Virginia, where he married Elizabeth Booth and died in 1668 in Hampton Parish, York County.

The primary aim of the book is to document and explore the extensive network of Dr. Patrick Napier's descendants, spanning twelve generations, and their allied families. It delves into the family's migration and settlement patterns, particularly focusing on their connections within Virginia and Kentucky.

Hicks's research aims to uncover previously unrecorded names and connections within the Napier family and its associated branches, offering a valuable resource for genealogists and those interested in colonial American history and family lineage. It's presented as a detailed genealogical record, meticulously outlining the various lines of descent from this foundational colonial figure.