Category Archives: Pedigree Charts

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Derek Jeter – 9C2R

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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 →

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Elon Musk

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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 →

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Justin Bieber ????

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Well, it looks like Ancestry was not satisfied with nailing me with politicians!  I can only verify back to my 6 times great grandmother, Dinah Harris (1702-1796).  Ancestry claims Justin and my MRCA is Elnathan Tew (1644-1711) who would be … Continue reading →

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John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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 →

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