Monthly Archives: June 2017

Derek Jeter is supposed to be my 9th cousin, twice removed through our MRCA, Henry Thompson (1569-1648).  I can only confirm through Anthony Thompson (1612-1648), my 9th great grandfather, whom Ancestry claims is the son of Henry.   So, one … Continue reading →

OK, Cousin Elon, #ElonMusk #TESLA, I am one generation from being able to verify the pedigree chart Ancestry provided as mine is accurate that gets us back to our MRCA, Catherine Stephens (1650-1727).  Lydia Dean (1679-1736) is my current stopping … Continue reading →

Apparently, Ancestry wants to report on both sides of the political aisle.  Cousin Jack appears to really be my 8th cousin, once removed.   Our MRCA, Esther Ballard is my 8th Great Grandmother.   The pedigree is in agreement with … Continue reading →

OK, I am usually shunning all things political, but now I am stuck between a rock and an hard place.   Ol’ Cousin Mitch really appears to be my 9th cousin.   Our MRCA, Elizabeth White (1643-1707) tracks through my … Continue reading →

OK, first off, took a lot of ______ to name your kid KING!    This is an interesting notification because the reported pedigree that takes to our MRCA, Samuel Camp (1645-1763), I can actually verify!   Samuel is my 8 … Continue reading →

Today’s update is Honus Wagner, major league baseball player from 1897 to 1917 (Pittsburgh Pirates).   Apparently, Honus was a nickname for Johannes.  Why not simply John?   Anyway,  the pedigree to the projected MRCA, Philip Ebelin (1562-1653) is a … Continue reading →