One of the coolest things you can get on ancestry.com sometimes, is a list of famous people to whom you are related.  It is not something that is available for anyone in your tree. It is a service that ancestry.com provides for people using their Ancestry World Tree, formerly called the One World Tree. This is a compilation of all the family trees on ancestry.com since they started and is nothing short of amazing!  Generally, I find that you are more likely to find a person born in the 1800’s or before in this resource. Also, I find the listings are generally more available for ancestors of English, Scottish, Irish, or French descent. It doesn’t seem that I find a lot for my German or Italian ancestors. With that in mind, lets take a look and see if we can find some famous relatives for me! 
       One of my favorite ancestors is my great grandmother, Evelyn Howell Langhorne, born in 1866. I think that as I’ve learned more and more about her, I’ve begun to think of her as a person, not just a name on a page. She was only 15 years old when she married my gg grandfather Walter Thomas Houchins.  15! Take a look at your fifteen year old daughter, or think back to  what you were like at 15–we were babies! Instead, this young lady of a wealthy plantation-owning family in Virginia, got married and immediately had seven children , then died at age 34! Her husband Thomas was twelve years older than her, 27 when they married. Do you think he knew how to care for a fifteen year old wife? And Evelyn knew heartache and tragedy. One of her children died at about age 3. Another was blinded in a horseback riding incident. Their house burned down! All this before 1900! Upon her death, when she was only 34, a wealthy relative, Lady Nancy Langhorne Astor, first woman elected to Parliament, swooped in and sent the boys to boarding schools, and the girls each as they chose to nursing school and to study law. Thomas went on to marry again, and have two more children.  
     If you look up Evelyn Howell Langhorne in the One World Tree in the card catalog of ancestry.com, you can get a wealth of information. But you must be careful! Because this is a compilation of other people’s work, there are mistakes. I have found it best to check all information gained by as many historical records as possible–things like censuses, wills, church and court records. But you can have fun without doing anything more. If I click on the line item labeled “Find Famous Relatives” , look what comes up!  (Quoted from the One World Tree on ancestry.com)

Famous People related to Evelyn Howell LanghorneBETA

Nancy Astor (1879-1964) Viscountess of Britain Nancy Witcher Astor was the first woman to serve in the British House of Commons. Relationship: 1st Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  Harriet Lane* (1830-1903) First Lady Harriet Lane was the niece of the bachelor President James Buchanon, and acted as First Lady for 4 years. She was so popular as a White House hostess that women copied her hair and clothes. Relationship: 3rd Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  Richard Lovelace (1618-1657) English Poet Richard Lovelace was an English Nobleman and poet. His “Lucasta” poems brought him fame. Relationship: 6th Great Grand Uncle   Show relationships  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: 3rd Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  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 1 times removed   Show relationships  William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) 9th President of the United States of America William Henry Harrison is famous for having the longest inauguration speech and shortest term of any president. He was the first president to die in office; he died of pneumonia only 30 days into his term. Relationship: 4th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  Pretty Boy Floyd (1904-1934) American Outlaw American bank robber and alleged murderer, Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd robbed so many banks in the 1930s that there was a $56,000 reward on his head. Relationship: 4th Cousin 4 times removed   Show relationships  Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor (1788-1852) First Lady Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor was the wife of President Zachary Taylor. It has been said that she was delicate and tender, although she began her marriage in rough and difficult circumstances. Relationship: 5th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  Frances Folsom Cleveland (1864-1947) First Lady Frances Folsom Cleveland married President Grover Cleveland in the White House, the only couple to have done so. Their 27 year age difference proved no disadvantage to their romance. Relationship: 5th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  Angelica Van Buren* (1818-1877) First Lady Angelica Van Buren was the daughter-in-law of President Van Buren. His wife passed away several years before his presidency, so she assumed the role of First Lady and White House hostess. Relationship: 5th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  Emily Dickenson (1830-1886) American Poet Emily Dickenson is considered one of the most influential poets in American history. During her lifetime she published only a few poems, though her writing career produced over 1700 poems (all published posthumously). Relationship: 3rd Cousin 6 times removed   Show relationships  Francis Lightfoot Lee (1734-1797) Virginia Representative Francis Lightfoot Lee was a radical patriot during the revolution. He worked with Patrick Henry to oppose the Stamp Act. He later signed the Declaration of Independence. Relationship: 2nd Cousin 8 times removed   Show relationships  Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968) American author and activist American author and activist Relationship: 5th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  Edward “Ned” Kelly (1854-1880) Outlaw Ned Kelly is the most famous Australian bushranger of the 19th century. He was a cattle rustler and bank robber, and became a folk hero for his defiance of colonial authorities. He is immortalized in numerous books, films and songs. Relationship: 6th Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915) American educator, political leader, author Booker T. Washington was born as a slave but was freed at the age of 9. He received national attention as a spokesperson for African American citizens. Relationship: 6th Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  Lyndon B Johnson (1908-1973) 36th President of the United States of America Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as President on Air Force One after the assassination of President Kennedy. He launched the Medicare Program, and saw the beginnings of the Vietnam War. Relationship: 5th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  Mark Twain (1835-1910) American Author Samuel Langhorne Clemens thought of his pen name, “Mark Twain,” while working on a riverboat. This humorist’s works include Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Relationship: 6th Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  John Browning (1855-1926) Gunsmith John Browning was a firearms designer who developed a variety of weapons, cartridges, and gun mechanics. Relationship: 6th Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  William C. Durant (1861-1947) Founder of General Motors William Durant worked with Louis Chevrolet to design a new brand of motor car and helped to found the Chevrolet Company. Relationship: 5th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  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: 6th Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  Willa Cather (1873-1947) American Author Willa Cather has been called one of the most eminent American Authors. A muckraking journalist at first, she penned the famous My Antonia. Relationship: 6th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  Rosalynn Smith Carter (1927-) First Lady Rosalynn Smith Carter was named “The Steel Magnolia” by the White House press corp. for her Southern sweetness and tenacity. Relationship: 5th Cousin 4 times removed   Show relationships  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   Show relationships  William Howard Taft (1857-1930) 27th President of the United States of America Taft, serving first as President then as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, is the only president to be the head of both the Executive and Judicial branches of government. He was the first president to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Relationship: 6th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  Howard Hughes (1905-1976) American Aviator Howard Robard Hughes was famous for his multiple air speed records. He also produced the films “Hells Angels” and “The Outlaw”. Relationship: 5th Cousin 4 times removed   Show relationships  Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American Author Spending 2 years “living simply” in the forest was the premise for Henry David Thoreau’s famous book, “Walden”. Thoreau also wrote “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience”, an essay that encouraged people to prohibit governments from having absolute power. Relationship: 6th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  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: 7th Cousin   Show relationships  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: 6th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) English Poet ““Ozymandias,” “Ode to the West Wind,” and “Mont Blanc” are famous poems written by Percy Shelley. He has been called one of the greatest lyric poets of all time. His wife, Mary Shelley, is the author of the classic novel Frankenstein. Relationship: 5th Cousin 5 times removed   Show relationships  Sam Walton (1918-1992) Amercian Businessman Samuel Moore Walton founded Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. From the very beginnings of his store owning years, he made sure to have a variety of goods at low prices. Relationship: 6th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942) Canadian Author Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery is famous for her series of novels, Anne of Green Gables. Relationship: 6th Cousin 4 times removed   Show relationships  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: 7th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  Emmett Ashford (1914-1980) Baseball Umpire Emmett Littleton Ashford was the first African American umpire to work in Major League Baseball. He dressed impeccably and exaggerated his calls with gestures. Relationship: 6th Cousin 4 times removed   Show relationships  Edwin Hubble (1889-1953) American Astronomer Edwin Powell Hubble was an American Astronomer known for his discovery of galaxies beyond the Milky Way. Relationship: 6th Cousin 4 times removed   Show relationships  William Lamb (1779-1848) Politician William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne served as prime minister in 1834 and 1835-1841. He was a mentor to Queen Victoria, and was noted for his ability to find the political middle ground. Melbourne, Australia is named for him. Relationship: 7th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships

     Isn’t this interesting! Lady Astor, her first cousin, is the first to come up. But there’s Mark Twain, and even Pretty Boy Floyd! You have to take the good with the bad! Look at the astronomer, politicians, actors, actresses, authors! I was blown away the first time I saw this list. With a little sleuthing, you can prove these relationships as well–a good idea if you’re going to believe them or brag about them! Ancestry does a lot of it for you, or at least points you in the direction you need to research. If you click on the “show relationships” above, look what you get: 

Grandparent of Evelyn Howell Langhorne Great Grandparent of Nancy Astor Frances Steptoe (1798-1832) View Person Page James Steptoe Langhorne (1822-1905) View Person Page Evelyn Howell Langhorne (1866-1900) View Person Page Private Langhorne View Person Page Chiswell Dabney Langhorne (1845-1918) View Person Page Nancy Astor (1879-1964) View Person Page

How Accurate Is This? The Relationship Finder Tool is as accurate as the data we pull from OneWorldTree. The quality of each relationship shown is measured by stars (where 5 stars shows high probability of an accurate relationship).

How about for Pretty Boy Floyd? 

3rd Great Grandparent of Evelyn Howell Langhorne 7th Great Grandparent of Ann Burton (1664-1736) View Person Page George Stovall (1695-1786) View Person Page Rachel Stovall (1760-1850) View Person Page Mary Dillon Turner (1794-1879) View Person Page Elizabeth R Omohundro (1825-1915) View Person Page Evelyn Howell Langhorne (1866-1900) View Person Page John Stovall (1702-1781) View Person Page Delilah Stovall (1735-1801) View Person Page Aaron Pinson (1729-1800) View Person Page Moses Pinson (1762-1847) View Person Page Patience Pinson (1796-1870) View Person Page Redding Floyd (1828-1907) View Person Page Charles Murphy Floyd (1857-1935) View Person Page Walter Lee Floyd (1878-1929) View Person Page View Person Page

How Accurate Is This? The Relationship Finder Tool is as accurate as the data we pull from OneWorldTree. The quality of each relationship shown is measured by stars (where 5 stars shows high probability of an accurate relationship).

The last yellow box on the right should have  “Pretty Boy Floyd” in it. 

Here’s Mark Twain:

6th Great Grandparent of Evelyn Howell Langhorne

5th Great Grandparent of Samuel Langhorne Clemens

View Person Page

View Person Page Elizabeth Smith (1673-1770) View Person Page Lawrence Battaile (1698-1750) View Person Page Elizabeth Battaile (1732-1786) View Person Page Elizabeth Muse (1760-) View Person Page Ellis Putney Omohundro (1790-1852) View Person Page Elizabeth R Omohundro (1825-1915) View Person Page Evelyn Howell Langhorne (1866-1900) View Person Page

Christian (1654-1713) View Person Page Kesiah Bourne (1680-1748) View Person Page John Schooler (1705-) View Person Page Martha Patsy Schooler (1744-) View Person Page Benjamin Lampton (1770-) View Person Page Jane Lampton (1803-1890) View Person Page Samuel Langhorne Clemens (-1910) View Person Page

If you notice, some of the boxes are empty, that happens sometime. However, once you start researching, its generally fairly easy to fill in these names. For one thing, these are all parent/child/parent /child. If you jump to a husband or wife in this chart, you nullify the whole thing! 

     Once you have filled in a few more generations, I find it interesting to check the famous people again. Just three generations later, my fourth great grandfather is John Scarsbrook Langhorne b. 1760. Here’s his list of “famous people”. 

Famous People related to John Scarsbrook LanghorneBETA

Nancy Astor (1879-1964) Viscountess of Britain Nancy Witcher Astor was the first woman to serve in the British House of Commons. Relationship: Great Great Granddaughter   Show relationships  Richard Lovelace (1618-1657) English Poet Richard Lovelace was an English Nobleman and poet. His “Lucasta” poems brought him fame. Relationship: 3rd Great Grand Uncle   Show relationships  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: 2nd Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) 9th President of the United States of America William Henry Harrison is famous for having the longest inauguration speech and shortest term of any president. He was the first president to die in office; he died of pneumonia only 30 days into his term. Relationship: 4th Cousin   Show relationships  Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States With most of his background in military service, Zachary Taylor assumed the title “Twelfth President of the United States” in 1849. He was the second president to die in office. Relationship: 4th Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  Edward “Ned” Kelly (1854-1880) Outlaw Ned Kelly is the most famous Australian bushranger of the 19th century. He was a cattle rustler and bank robber, and became a folk hero for his defiance of colonial authorities. He is immortalized in numerous books, films and songs. Relationship: 4th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  Lyndon B Johnson (1908-1973) 36th President of the United States of America Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as President on Air Force One after the assassination of President Kennedy. He launched the Medicare Program, and saw the beginnings of the Vietnam War. Relationship: 2nd Cousin 6 times removed   Show relationships  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 2 times removed   Show relationships  Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968) American author and activist American author and activist Relationship: 4th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American Author Spending 2 years “living simply” in the forest was the premise for Henry David Thoreau’s famous book, “Walden”. Thoreau also wrote “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience”, an essay that encouraged people to prohibit governments from having absolute power. Relationship: 5th Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  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 3 times removed   Show relationships  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: 2nd Cousin 7 times removed   Show relationships  Lucy Ware Webb Hayes (1831-1889) First Lady Lucy Ware Webb Hayes convinced her husband, Rutherford B. Hayes, to fight in the Union army and to oppose slavery. He later became an influential part of the abolitionist cause. Relationship: 4th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  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: 6th Cousin   Show relationships  Sam Walton (1918-1992) Amercian Businessman Samuel Moore Walton founded Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. From the very beginnings of his store owning years, he made sure to have a variety of goods at low prices. Relationship: 2nd Cousin 8 times removed   Show relationships  Elizabeth Kortright Monroe (1768-1830) First Lady Elizabeth Kortright Monroe was the wife of President James Monroe. She spent many of her years as First Lady frail and sickly. Relationship: 5th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  Mark Twain (1835-1910) American Author Samuel Langhorne Clemens thought of his pen name, “Mark Twain,” while working on a riverboat. This humorist’s works include Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Relationship: 5th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942) Canadian Author Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery is famous for her series of novels, Anne of Green Gables. Relationship: 6th Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  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: 4th Cousin 5 times removed   Show relationships  Hillary Rodham Clinton (1947-) First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is the wife of former President Bill Clinton. She was the first First Lady to be elected to public office. She remains committed to women’s rights and children’s issues. Relationship: 2nd Cousin 9 times removed   Show relationships  Claudia Taylor Johnson (1912-) First Lady Claudia Taylor Johnson (commonly known as Lady Bird Johnson) was influential in promoting the Highway Beautification Act and was an advocate for the Head Start program. Relationship: 5th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  William Whipple (1730-1785) New Hampshire Representative A merchant and Brigadier General in the New Hampshire Militia, William Whipple Jr. signed the Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Hampshire. Relationship: 6th Cousin 1 times removed   Show relationships  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 7 times removed   Show relationships  Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915) American educator, political leader, author Booker T. Washington was born as a slave but was freed at the age of 9. He received national attention as a spokesperson for African American citizens. Relationship: 4th Cousin 6 times removed   Show relationships  Charles Stratton (1838-1883) Circus Performer General Tom Thumb (born Charles Stratton) was taught to sing, dance, and act by circus pioneer P.T. Barnum. His small frame and many talents made him famous around the world. Relationship: 6th Cousin 2 times removed   Show relationships  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: 5th Cousin 5 times removed   Show relationships  Bill Clinton (1946-) 42nd President of the United States of America Bill Clinton’s agenda included healthcare improvements on a national level, and expanding the Income Tax Credit. He was impeached for perjury regarding his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. Relationship: 5th Cousin 5 times removed   Show relationships  Elizabeth II (1952-present) (1926-) Windsors- Queen of the Commonwealth Realm Elizabeth II, Queen of the Commonwealth Realm, took the throne upon the death of her father, George VI, in 1952. She is married to the Duke of Edinburgh and currently resides in Buckingham Palace in London. Relationship: 4th Cousin 7 times removed   Show relationships  James Stewart (1908-1997) American Actor James Maitland Stewart was an Academy Award-winning American actor. He starred several classic films, among them; Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Vertigo, It’s a Wonderful Life, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Relationship: 5th Cousin 6 times removed   Show relationships  Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) British-born Actor, Director and Producer Laurence Kerr Olivier was an Academy Award-winning actor, director, and producer. He acted in such films as Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice, and Spartacus. Olivier also appeared in many plays throughout his career. Relationship: 6th Cousin 6 times removed   Show relationships  George Orwell (1903-1950) British Author Eric Arthur Blair is most commonly recognized by his pen name, George Orwell. His political commentary is a major theme in his most famous works: “1984”, “Animal Farm”, and “Down and Out in Paris and London”. Relationship: 8th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  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: 9th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  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: 9th Cousin 3 times removed   Show relationships  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: 7th Cousin 7 times removed   Show relationships  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: 11th Cousin   Show relationships

    A lot of these names are the same, but look closely and there’s Queen Elizabeth II! Then look again, there are the Tilly brothers who arrived on the Mayflower! “Touch me” LOL, it makes me one of the first families of our nation! Not only that, I now know that the Tilly’s bring my kinship to the kings and queens of England, Scotland, and France! I have royal blood flowing through these veins, so how come I have no money! LOL

Let me show you a Tilly chart: 

9th Great Grandparent of John Scarsbrook Langhorne Great Great Grandparent of Edward Tilly Elizabeth Plantagenet (1466-1503) View Person Page Henry Tudor (1491-1547) View Person Page View Person Page Richard Edwards (1566-1635) View Person Page William Edwards (1590-1624) View Person Page William Edwards (1615-1673) View Person Page John Edwards (1652-1713) View Person Page Anne Edwards (1679-) View Person Page Elizabeth Cary (1678-) View Person Page Henry Scarsbrook (1700-) View Person Page Elizabeth Scarsbrook (1736-) View Person Page John Scarsbrook Langhorne (1760-1797) View Person Page Margaret (1490-1556) View Person Page Agnes (1519-1582) View Person Page Elizabeth (1544-1614) View Person Page Edward Tilly (1588-1621) View Person Page

How Accurate Is This? The Relationship Finder Tool is as accurate as the data we pull from OneWorldTree. The quality of each relationship shown is measured by stars (where 5 stars shows high probability of an accurate relationship).

Now look what it looks like in a relationship chart:

         How much fun is that! I find it fascinating! I have learned a fair amount of history along the way as well. 

          I’d really like to know what you think of this, whether you are already acquainted with it and enjoying this information, or whether you had no idea this was available. If you leave a comment, you might be chosen to win a chart like this yourself. Don’t worry if you don’t know your family members back to the 1800’s, we can figure that out.  If you know at least one parent or grandparent born before 1940 it would help. Looking forward to showing you more next post. What do you think? Helen

Author: Helen Holshouser

Old enough to enjoy life, I am a Red Hatter, grandmother, gardener, and amateur genealogist. I am a retired clinical psychologist, master's level, who is disabled with heart disease, but having fun with family and friends. Married over 40 years, I have two grown daughters and three grandchildren. I have learned that grandchildren provide a joy one never knew existed---writing feeds my soul, gardening is therapy, and genealogy research makes me feel like a detective!