Monthly Archives: July 2017

Meryl Streep – 10th Cousin

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Pat Shaul

In this installment of We’re Related, Meryl Streep is defined as my 10th Cousin through my 9th great grandmother, Alice ___________ Smith (1604-1681).  For whatever reason, Ancestry decided to make a secret of my 7th great grandfather’s identity and call … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestry, Genealogy, History, Pedigree Charts | Leave a comment

Jake Gyllenhaal – possible 9C1R

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Pat Shaul

So, Cousin Jacob and I have a MRCA in Ferdinando Thayer (1625-1713), which I have not authenticated on my line as of yet.  In fact, I am five generations from that point.   But, interesting that this same MRCA is … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestry, Genealogy, History, Pedigree Charts | Leave a comment

Elizabeth Taylor – sorta, maybe

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Elizabeth Taylor is reported to be my 10th cousin once removed through our MRCA, the PRIVATE undefined parent of Thomas Clark (1570-1627) on my side and Edward Clarke (1576-1611) on her side.  It boggles the mind as to why someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestry, Genealogy, History, Pedigree Charts | 1 Comment

Brad Paisley – 10th Cousin, Once Removed

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Pat Shaul

My pedigree reported by Ancestry to the MRCA with Brad Paisley, William Ballard (1603-1689), my 9th great grandfather, was accurate with the exception of the need to mark his daughter, my 8th great grandmother, Esther Ballard (1632-1717) Jenckes as PRIVATE. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestry, Genealogy, Pedigree Charts | 1 Comment

John McCain, U.S. Senator, Arizona

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Ancesty asserts that John McCain is my 9th cousin 2 times removed through our MRCA, PRIVATE.  Well, what could give me more confidence in this pedigree?  My line goes from my 4 times great grandmother, Mary Summers (1772-1860) to her … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestry, BadTrees, Genealogy, History, Pedigree Charts | 1 Comment

Carrie Underwood – Maybe

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Carrie Underwood is supposed to be my 9th cousin, once removed, though our MRCA, PRIVATE!  Now, #ancesrty.com that really gives me a great deal of confidence. Couple that with the generation prior to PRIVATE is PRIVATE FEMALE, my 7 times … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestry, Genealogy, History, Pedigree Charts | Leave a comment

Kurt Cobain (1967-1994)

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Ancestry pegs Kurt Cobain as my 9th cousin, once removed through our MRCA, Josiah Thayer (1670-1728).  Josiah would be my 8th great grandfather!  To date, I can only document through to my 4th great grandmother, Esther Clark, in that particular … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestry, Genealogy, History, Pedigree Charts | Leave a comment

Stephen Amell

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Pat Shaul

OK, Ancestry has jumped from into the Entertainment industry with 9th cousin, once removed, Stephen Amell (I am sure my granddaughter will be impressed!).  Again, not sure what they are doing with the pedigree run — 7th great grandmother on … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestry, Genealogy, History, Pedigree Charts | Leave a comment