Author Archives: Pat Shaul

Adelbert Ames is reported to be my sixth cousin, 5 times removed, through our MRCA, Anthony Eames (1595-1686).  I have documented Anthony as my 10th Great grandfather, so this is a full pedigree for my line.  Adelbert’s raises the question … Continue reading →

William Rockefeller as 6th cousin, 4 times removed would be the perfect example of the family black sheep!  Everyone wants this type of scoundrel in the family.  And it does not hurt that his two sons founded Standard Oil!  The … Continue reading →

I am sorry to admit, Cousin Amos, I have never heard of you!  Postmaster General under President Andrew Jackson — that was when that was considered important!  The pedigree chart from We’re Related is non-PRIVATE!!!!!  My line is documented through … Continue reading →

James Thurber arises though one of my favorite named ancestors, Thankful Isham, my 5 times great grandmother.  Then, four more generations to the proposed MRCA, Elizabeth Ingraham (1628-1660).  To get there, it was necessary to go through Thankful’s great grandmother, … Continue reading →

  Bobby Darin appears to really be my 9th cousin!  My full line is documented straight up to the MRCA, my 8th great grandmother, Joanna Inman (1648-1718).  Walden Robert Cassotto’s (his real name) line contains NO PRIVATE entries either.   … Continue reading →

Bob Barker, 8th cousin, twice removed, yes, my dog has been neutered.  The pedigree chart provided by We’re Related has not!   All entries are filled in — both lines.  My line traces to my proven 6th great grandfather, Moses … Continue reading →

I received the notice that John Quincy Adams was my 4th cousin, seven times removed and I thought, “Well about time!”.   JQA was the 292nd notification from We’re Related.  His father, Pres. John Adams, was the 3rd notification.  I … Continue reading →