Famous ancestors? - Page 2

mithrilG60 · 03-04-2010, 07:57 PM

My 4 or 5 times great-grandfather (can never figure out which) is David Ricardo, father of the modern classical political economy. In addition to his economic theory's and influences he also owned Gatcombe Manor in Gloucestershire which is now the country estate of Anne, Princess Royal.

Tenor CS · 03-04-2010, 08:44 PM

Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando de Soto.

Biglizard1 · 03-04-2010, 09:39 PM

Well, wife's dad is a first Generation immigrant from Scotland and has direct lineage to William Wallace. Our son, by chance ended up being named Liam Wallace Blair so his name is actually from famous ancestry.

VirtualSmitty · 03-04-2010, 09:55 PM

My Great Uncle John played over a decade in the MLB for the Whitesox, Indians, and Cards. Not really that famous, but that's all I know of.

CigarGuy88 · 03-04-2010, 09:52 PM

I'm somehow related to Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States...I'm pretty sure he's my great great whatever uncle or something

icehog3 · 03-04-2010, 09:57 PM

I am rumored to have ties to the Massengill clan.

floydpink · 03-04-2010, 10:00 PM

Leonard Bernstein, although I can't even keep a tune on a kazoo.
He was a Masshole by birth.

CasaDooley · 03-04-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am rumored to have ties to the Massengill clan.

Hey Tom, did ya learn that checking your gynecology at andouchery.com?

icehog3 · 03-04-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

Hey Tom, did ya learn that checking your gynecology at andouchery.com?

I tried that, but I just came up with vinegar and water, Kevin.

CasaDooley · 03-05-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I tried that, but I just came up with vinegar and water, Kevin.

G G · 03-05-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am rumored to have ties to the Massengill clan.

The douchers?

icehog3 · 03-05-2010, 09:08 AM

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The douchers?

No, the Dukes and Duchesses of Ireland.

G G · 03-05-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

No, the Dukes and Duchesses of Ireland.

icehog3 · 03-05-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

I'll be here all za veek.

kugie · 03-06-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am rumored to have ties to the Massengill clan.

I met that Clan on a Summers Eve

icehog3 · 03-06-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kugie

I met that Clan on a Summers Eve

mosesbotbol · 03-05-2010, 05:05 AM

Adam Horowitz from Beastie Boys is related by marriage.

The two body building twins from "Flamingo Kid" along with every movie that has juiced out identical twins, are my cousins too.

ade06 · 03-05-2010, 07:53 AM

A gggggrandfather was George Washington's drummerboy.

CigarNut · 03-05-2010, 08:13 AM

As far as I know I am not related to or descended from any one famous, remotely famous or of any importance

BlackDog · 03-05-2010, 08:16 AM

On my mothers side I am related to Anna Strong, who was one of the Culper Ring spies for George Washington during the American Revolution.

03-04-2010, 07:57 PM	#1
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Famous ancestors? My 4 or 5 times great-grandfather (can never figure out which) is David Ricardo, father of the modern classical political economy. In addition to his economic theory's and influences he also owned Gatcombe Manor in Gloucestershire which is now the country estate of Anne, Princess Royal.

03-04-2010, 08:44 PM	#2
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Famous ancestors? Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando de Soto. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

03-04-2010, 09:39 PM	#3
Biglizard1 LLG turned CAI Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Earth Posts: 226 Trading: (8)	Re: Famous ancestors? Well, wife's dad is a first Generation immigrant from Scotland and has direct lineage to William Wallace. Our son, by chance ended up being named Liam Wallace Blair so his name is actually from famous ancestry.

03-04-2010, 09:55 PM	#4
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Famous ancestors? My Great Uncle John played over a decade in the MLB for the Whitesox, Indians, and Cards. Not really that famous, but that's all I know of. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

03-04-2010, 09:52 PM	#5
CigarGuy88 Good Cigar = Good Day Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Massachusetts Posts: 850 Trading: (38)	Re: Famous ancestors? I'm somehow related to Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States...I'm pretty sure he's my great great whatever uncle or something

03-04-2010, 09:57 PM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,778 Trading: (60)	Re: Famous ancestors? I am rumored to have ties to the Massengill clan. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-04-2010, 10:00 PM	#7
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Famous ancestors? Leonard Bernstein, although I can't even keep a tune on a kazoo. He was a Masshole by birth. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

03-05-2010, 05:05 AM	#17
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Famous ancestors? Adam Horowitz from Beastie Boys is related by marriage. The two body building twins from "Flamingo Kid" along with every movie that has juiced out identical twins, are my cousins too. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-05-2010, 07:53 AM	#18
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Famous ancestors? A gggggrandfather was George Washington's drummerboy.

03-05-2010, 08:13 AM	#19
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Famous ancestors? As far as I know I am not related to or descended from any one famous, remotely famous or of any importance __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-05-2010, 08:16 AM	#20
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Famous ancestors? On my mothers side I am related to Anna Strong, who was one of the Culper Ring spies for George Washington during the American Revolution. __________________ "We live in the good of this."