So, I asked my mom today, and found out that yes, we are related to that branch of the family tree that I found. Yay! That means we are related to a bunch of famous people, and, doing more research, I found that we can claim William the Conqueror as a multiple times great grandfather! As well as laying claim to be descended from a Princess of Portugal, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Matilda 'Maud' of England, and many many others with a claim to royalty. So, I'm descended from royalty! We're talking England, France, Spain, Italy, Leon and Castile, Germany, Holy Roman Empire, Constantinople, basically most of the old world!
However, telling my mom about the new info I found, she wants me to write it up and send it to her. Have you ever tried writing out a family tree that goes back to 200 AD in spots? How is one to do such a task? I've found loops, and so many branches that it would take a wall or two to fit it in the general "Family Tree" form. I'll do my best, and keep researching. I am super intrigued now! Who knew family could be so interesting?
You know you are royalty anyway, you are a child of the King!
ReplyDeleteHaha, our family?? Super interesting ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty cool to find out. I have learned a lot of interesting things working on our family tree too. Someone in Jerry's family found they are related to an earl or someone like that from Wales.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! You figure out how to write it up for Mom, I want a copy :) I was having fun when we just related to Daniel Boone :)
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