James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937)
Scottish Novelist
James Matthew Barrie wrote the stories of Peter Pan and The Lost Boys. His college acquaintances include Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Lewis Stevenson, with whom he wrote for the university newspaper.
Relationship: 3rd Cousin 3 times removed
L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942)
Canadian Author
Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery is famous for her series of novels, Anne of Green Gables.
Relationship: 5th Cousin 2 times removed
John Peters Ringo (1850-1882)
American Outlaw
John Peters "Johnny" Ringo became a legend of the Old West because of his alleged involvement in the gunfight at the OK Corral and his association with the Clanton Gang.
Relationship: 5th Cousin 2 times removed
Edward Tilly (1588-1621)
Mayflower Passenger
Edward Tilly and his wife came to Plymouth on the Mayflower. He signed the Mayflower compact.
Relationship: 3rd Cousin 6 times removed
John Tilly (1571-1621)
Mayflower Passenger
John Tilly came to Plymouth on the Mayflower and signed the Mayflower Compact. He did not survive the first winter.
Relationship: 3rd Cousin 6 times removed
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)
Scottish Novelist and Poet
Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson penned the classic adventure tale, Treasure Island. His experiences traveling not only inspired his fictional novels, but led him to write several travel books as well.
Relationship: 3rd Cousin 7 times removed
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
35th President of the United States
Irish-American politician John F. Kennedy is an icon of American liberalism. His presidency saw the beginnings of racial integration the Space Race and the Cuban missile Crisis. He was assassinated while in Texas.
Relationship: 3rd Cousin 7 times removed
George Ross (1730-1779)
Pennsylvania Representative
George Ross served in the Continental Army and on the Committee of Safety. He later served in the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence.
Relationship: 5th Cousin 3 times removed
Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison (1832-1892)
First Lady
Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison was the accomplished wife of President Benjamin Harrison. She painted, played the piano, and was an excellent hostess.
Relationship: 5th Cousin 3 times removed
Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901)
23rd President of the United States of America
Grandson of President William Henry Harrison, Benjamin Harrison was the 23 President of the United States. During his term 6 states joined the United States and the Sherman Antitrust Act, an act which prohibited monopolies, was passed.
Relationship: 4th Cousin 5 times removed
John F. Kennedy, Jr. (1960-1999)
American Icon
John F. Kennedy, Jr. was a lawyer, journalist, socialite, and publisher. The son of President John F. Kennedy, John Jr. grew up mainly on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. On July 16, 1999, John Jr. along with his wife and sister-in-law, were killed in a plane accident over the Atlantic Ocean.
Relationship: 3rd Cousin 8 times removed
Mary McElroy* (1841-1917)
First Lady
Mary Arthur McElroy was the sister of President Chester A. Arthur, and assumed the role of First Lady because Arthur's wife had died a year and a half earlier.
Relationship: 4th Cousin 6 times removed
Robert Penn Warren (1905-1989)
American Poet and Novelist
Most famous for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the King's Men, Robert Penn Warren has also won several prizes and awards (including other Pulitzer Prizes) for his poetry and other writings. He was the first U.S. Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 2 times removed
George Wythe (1726-1806)
Virginia Representative
George Wythe was a slave owner who became an abolitionist. He signed the Declaration and also became the Mayor of Williamsburg Virginia.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 2 times removed
Mary Harrison McKee* (1858-1930)
First Lady
Mary Scott Harrison McKee was the First Lady to her father, Benjamin Harrison, when her mother passed away.
Relationship: 4th Cousin 6 times removed
Stephen Crane (1871-1900)
American Author
Stephen Crane began writing at the age of 8. His most famous novel, The Red Badge of Courage, was about the American Civil War. He died at the age of 28 of tuberculosis
Relationship: 5th Cousin 4 times removed
John C. Fremont (1813-1890)
American Explorer
John Charles Fremont led several surveying expeditions through the western United States including the Oregon Trail and the Sierra Nevadas.
Relationship: 4th Cousin 6 times removed
Elizabeth Virginia Wallace Truman (1885-1982)
First Lady
Elizabeth Wallace Truman, often called "Bess Truman", struggled with the lack of privacy that surrounded the family of the president. However, her sense of duty prevailed and she supported her husband in his duties.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 2 times removed
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
Anglo-Irish Priest and Writer
Jonathan Swift is well known for his satirical prose such as Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal. Swift, was also an ordained minister in the Church of Ireland.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 2 times removed
Mae West (1893-1980)
American Actress, Screenwriter, and Playwright
Mae West, born Mary Jane West, is considered one of the most controversial stars of the 1930's. Her scripts often endured huge amounts censorship, but also huge success with audiences. She wrote and starred in She Done Him Wrong and I'm No Angel.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 3 times removed
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)
Scottish Novelist and Poet
Very popular in his day, Walter Scott wrote such classics as Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and The Lady of the Lake.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 3 times removed
Isaac Newton(1643-1727)
Scientist, Mathematician
Isaac Newton is regarded as one of the greatest scientists and mathematicians in history. He described 3 laws of motion that also govern the entire earth and the celestial bodies surrounding it.
Relationship: 7th Cousin 1 times removed
Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)
American Novelist
Louisa May Alcott's transcendentalist family supported abolitionist and feminist movements during the Civil War. Her family was the inspiration for her best known novels, Little Women and Little Men.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 3 times removed
George Clymer (1739-1813)
Pennsylvania Representative
George Clymer led demonstrations against the Tea Act and the Stamp Act. He signed the Declaration and served in political offices until the end of his life.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 4 times removed
Ty Cobb (1886-1961)
American Baseball Player
Tyrus Raymond Cobb was one of the first five inductees into the baseball hall of fame. He made 90 major league records during his career. The Georgia native's career total for homeruns is 117.
Relationship: 7th Cousin 2 times removed
Caesar Rodney (1728-1784)
Delaware Representative
Active in political beginnings of the United States of America, Caesar Rodney signed the Declaration of Independence as a representative of Delaware. He was also a member of the Continental Congress and President of Delaware during the Revolutionary War.
Relationship: 8th Cousin 1 times removed
Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892)
English Poet
Alfred, Lord Tennyson is remembered for his classical poetry. "Idylls of the King", written in 1885 is a work derived from the legend of King Arthur and is one of Tennyson's most famous pieces of writing.
Relationship: 7th Cousin 3 times removed
Gore Vidal (1925-)
American Writer
Eugene Luther Gore Vidal is a versatile writer of screenplays, novels, and essays. His radical political views as often expressed in his controversial writings attributed to his fame.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 5 times removed
Wernher von Braun (1912-1977)
Rocket Scientist
Wernher Von Braun was a leading figure in the development of rocket technology. He is generally thought of as the father of the United States space program.
Relationship: 5th Cousin 9 times removed
Truman Capote (1924-1984)
American Author
His works have become film legends, such as Breakfast at Tiffany's. Born Truman Persons, he wrote the screenplays of many films, as well as creating the short story "Miriam" which won an O. Henry Award.
Relationship: 5th Cousin 9 times removed
Sir John Alexander Macdonald(1815-1891)
First Prime Minister of Canada
MacDonald was well known for his wit and for his alcoholism. He is known to have been drunk for many of his debates in parliament. A story is told that Macdonald was so drunk he vomited violently while his opponent spoke. Picking himself up, MacDonald told the crowd, "See how my opponent's ideas disgust me."
Relationship: 8th Cousin 3 times removed
William Charles Wentworth (1790-1872)
Early Settler
Australian explorer, journalist, and politician William Wentworth was a leading figure of early New South Wales. He helped explore the Blue Mountains, founded a newspaper, and helped draft the New South Wales constitution.
Relationship: 9th Cousin 2 times removed
Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870)
French Author
French writer Alexandre Dumas is known for his historical novels and was the most widely read French Author at the time. His most famous works include "The Count of Monte Cristo".
Relationship: 10th Cousin 1 times removed
Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993)
British-American Actress
Audrey Kathleen Ruston (Audrey Hepburn), born in Belgium, continues to be a figure of iconic beauty and classic film. Her award-winning role in "Roman Holiday" marked the beginning of her long and successful movie career. Hepburn is also well-known for her humanitarian work with UNICEF.
Relationship: 7th Cousin 8 times removed
Elizabeth Browning (1806-1861)
English Author and poet
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. These famous words were penned by English poet and author Elizabeth Barrett Browning, one of the most respected writers of the Victorian era.
Relationship: 10th Cousin 2 times removed
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