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I'm a geek. TOTAL geek. When it comes to...

Family Trees.

I ADORE them... I think it's the history lover in me... I love seeing who came from whom and where they've been and what all had to happen for just little ol' me to be here.

So I've been playing on Ancestry.com... filling in my tree. And there's this REALLY neat button that says "find famous relatives." Now... it's not 100% accurate, but yet, fun to think about it. So, here's my peeps:


William Williams (1731-1811)
Connecticut RepresentativeWilliam Williams, a merchant and politician from Connecticut, signed the Declaration of Independence. He was a Harvard graduate who studied theology.

William Whipple (1730-1785)
New Hampshire RepresentativeA merchant and Brigadier General in the New Hampshire Militia, William Whipple Jr. signed the Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Hampshire.

Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822-1893)
19th President of the United States of AmericaRutherford B. Hayes was known for his honesty and military involvement in the American Civil War. After the scandal ridden years of the Grant administration, Hayes restored trust to the presidency and ended Reconstruction during his term.

Franklin Pierce (1804-1869)
14th President of the United States of AmericaA strong background in law, military service and politics brought Franklin Pierce to the presidency of the United States in 1853. During his term the Kansas-Nebraska Act was enacted and the Gadsden Purchase, 45,535 miles of land, bought what now makes up the southernmost area of New Mexico and Arizona.

Julia Child (1912-2004)
American Gourmet ChefAmerican chef Julia Child introduced French cuisine to America through her many cookbooks and television shows.

Emily Dickenson (1830-1886)
American PoetEmily 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).

Barbara Pierce Bush (1925-)
First LadyBarbara Bush, wife of George H. W. Bush, was a strong advocate for literacy and education, having had several schools named for her.

Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge (1879-1957)
First LadyGrace Goodhue Coolidge was a strong support to her husband, Calvin Coolidge, during his rise in politics. Her extroverted friendliness brought balance to his shyness.

D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930)
English AuthorD.H. Lawrence was a prolific and controversial writer. His novels include "Women in Love" and "Sons and Lovers".

Ellen Louise Axson Wilson (1860-1914)
First LadyEllen Louis Axson Wilson was the first wife of President Woodrow Wilson. She found time for painting among other social responsibilities as First Lady.

Jane Means Appleton Pierce (1806-1863)
First LadyJane Means Appleton Pierce was an American First Lady and the wife of President Franklin Pierce. The social obligations of First Lady were a constant struggle for her, but she found solace in her close friends.

Frances Folsom Cleveland (1864-1947)
First LadyFrances 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.

Shirley Temple (1928-)
American ActressShirley Temple, the most famous and popular child star of all time, began her acting career at age 3. Heidi and The Little Princess are just a few of the many popular films she starred in during the 1930's.

Robert H Goddard (1882-1945)
American InventorRobert H. Goddard, the father of modern rocketry, once asserted that rocket technology would make it possible to get to the moon. This claim was mocked and scoffed at by the public until Goddard launched the world's first liquid fueled rocket on March 16, 1926 and continued his rocket research until his death in 1945.

George Walker Bush (1946-)
43rd President of the United States of AmericaGeorge W. Bush declared a global War on Terrorism and the overthrow of the Taliban. He also adopted the No Child Left Behind Act.

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)
American AuthorLaura Ingalls Wilder's experiences growing up in the unsettled West inspired her famous children's series Little House on the Prairie.

E.E. Cummings (1894-1962)
American PoetEdward Estlin Cummings' use of unconventional punctuation, syntax, and layout distinguish his poetry. His avant-garde style is still popular and influential today.

Jane Austen (1775-1817)
English AuthorJane Austin was well educated and began writing at a young age. Though she wrote with a man's alias, many of her novels, which include Pride and Prejudice and Emma, have become widely popular.

John Steinbeck (1902-1968)
American AuthorJohn Steinbeck's writing is characterized by portrayals of working class families in California. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature as well as the Pulitzer Prize. Two of his most famous works are The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men.

Walt Disney (1901-1966)
American AnimatorWalter Elias Disney is the famous creator of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland. He produced, directed, and animated his many motion pictures. His first full length animated picture was Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Florence Kling Harding (1860-1924)
First LadyFlorence Mabel Kling Harding was the wife of President Warren G. Harding. Though she had struggled to support herself and her young son, she thrived as the hostess of the White House.

Lucille Ball (1911-1989)
American Actress and ComedianLucille Desiree Ball was the comedic star of the 1950s TV show I Love Lucy. Often called, "The Queen of Comedy," Ball has acted in Broadway productions, motion pictures, and TV shows.

Pretty cool list hunh? Holy First Ladies & Authors! Oh - and here's a kick... Mr. B and I share some famous ancestors... hmmmm.

Any of these peeps your peeps? Are we cousins???