Ancestor Links
A Genealogy source with Multi-Family and Ancestor Links
Who Do You Think You Are? - British (BBC), American (TLC
& NBC), Australian (SBS), Irish (RTÉ), and Canadian (CBC) - plus
other countries - such as Denmark (DR1), Norway (NRK) and Sweden (SVT) -
presented in their respective local languages. Genealogy documentary
series - each episode traces the ancestry of a different celebrity.
Discoveries have included direct ancestor links with Early New England,
Pennsylvania & Virginia Settlers, Early Settlers of Canadian
Provinces (pre 1867 Confederation)
and European Royalty ... and include a combination of inspiring,
courageous, dramatic and tragic stories - with family links to important historical periods and events. To see Theme List click here
In addition to covering interesting themes - the TV episodes,
respective Websites (BBC, TLC, NBC, SBS, RTÉ, CBC, DR1, NRK & SVT)
and Magazine(s) - also provide useful clues and information on where to
look for and obtain genealogy source information - Early New England
Vital Records, English Parish Records, Archives, Historical Societies,
College of Arms (London) ...
Also check the Sources section of this website.
Note: - Episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC - 2004 onwards; TLC - 2013-2018; NBC - 2010-2012 & 2019 onwards; SBS - 2008 onwards; RTÉ - 2008/9; CBC - 2007/8; DR1; NRK & SVT) - can be viewed on:
The NBC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2011) for Ashley Judd - American television and film actress ("Ruby in Paradise", "Norma Jean & Marilyn" ...) - includes direct ancestor links with Early New England Settlers of Plymouth, Massachusetts (17th Century) - William Brewster and his family.
Published genealogy and history sources document the lives of - and descendants of - early settlers who emigrated to New England aboard the Mayflower ship in 1620 - including William Brewster and his family.
William Brewster (died 1644) - emigrated to New England aboard the Mayflower ship in 1620.
The BBC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2008) for Jodie Kidd - English television personality and fashion model - includes direct ancestor links with Early New England Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts (17th Century) - Thomas and Jane Grant.
Published genealogy and history sources document the lives of early settlers who emigrated to New England in the 17th Century - including Rowley, Massachusetts.
Thomas & Jane Grant and family emigrated from Rowley, Yorkshire, England - to New England (Rowley, Massachusetts) in the 1630’s.
The BBC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2011) for Richard Madeley - British television presenter and columnist - includes direct ancestor links with Early New England Settlers of Boston, Massachusetts (17th Century) - William Beamsley and his family - and with Early Settlers of Nova Scotia (18th Century).
Published genealogy and history sources document the lives of early settlers who emigrated to New England in the 17th Century - including William Beamsley and his family.
William Beamsley (died 1658) - emigrated to New England c.1632.
The TLC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2013) for Cindy Crawford - American model - includes direct ancestor links with Early New England Settlers (17th Century) - Thomas Trowbridge (died 1672/3) & Elizabeth Marshall.
Published genealogy and history sources document the lives of - descendants of - and ancestors of - early settlers who emigrated to New England in the 17th Century - including Thomas Trowbridge and his family.
The TLC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2014) for Valerie Bertinelli - American actress (TV sitcom "One Day at a Time" ...) - includes direct ancestor links with Early Pennsylvania Settlers (17th Century) - James Claypoole (1634-1687) & Helena Mercer (died 1688).
Published genealogy and history sources document the lives of - descendants of - and ancestors of - early settlers who emigrated to Pennsylvania in the 17th Century - including James Claypoole and his family.
The TLC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2017) for Courteney Bass Cox - American actress (TV sitcom "Friends" ...), producer, and director - includes direct ancestor links with Early Virginia Settlers (17th Century) - Col. Thomas Ligon (Lygon) (died 1675/6) & Mary Harris.
Published genealogy and history sources document the lives of - and ancestors of - early settlers who emigrated to Virginia in the 17th Century - including Col. Thomas Ligon (Lygon) and his family.
The TLC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2016) for Catherine Louise "Katey" Sagal - American actress (TV sitcom "Married... with Children" ...) and singer-songwriter - includes direct ancestor links with Early Pennsylvania Settlers (18th Century) - Jacob Hochstetler (born c.1712-died before 1776) & family - with a courageous and tragic story during the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
Published genealogy and history sources document:
The NBC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2010) for Sarah Jessica Parker - American actress (TV series "Sex and the City" ...), producer, and designer - includes direct ancestor links with Early New England Settlers (17th Century) - Robert Elwell (died 1683) & family - with an adventure story during the California Gold Rush - and a tense story during the Salem Witch Trials.
Published genealogy and history sources document:
Source documentation categories for additional direct family links for Sarah Jessica Parker:
Note - apparently inspired by the genealogy research findings - Sarah Jessica Parker - is reported to have used names from her ancestry - when naming her twin daughters born subsequent to the filming of the documentary.
The BBC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2011) for Richard Madeley - British television presenter and columnist - includes direct ancestor links with Early New England Settlers (17th Century) - and with Early Settlers of Nova Scotia (18th Century).
John Hicks and family emigrated from New England - to Nova Scotia c.1760.
The NBC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2010) for Brooke Shields - American actress ("The Blue Lagoon", "Endless Love" ...) and model - includes direct ancestor links with Christine Marie of France (1606-1663) - who was born in the Palais du Louvre in Paris. The Louvre Museum (Musée du Louvre) is housed in the Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre) - a former French royal palace.
Christine Marie of France (1606-1663) - a "Gateway Ancestor" - was a direct descendant of - the House of de' Medici (Dukes in Italy); Early Kings of France, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Sweden; and Holy Roman Emperors - including Charlemagne "Charles The Great" Holy Roman Emperor (748-814) ...
See also - Notable & Famous Descendants of European Royalty - including Brooke Shields - American actress and model.
The BBC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2007) for Sir Matthew Pinsent - English rower and broadcaster - includes direct ancestor links with Lord William Howard (an uncle of Catherine Howard - 5th wife of Henry VIII, King of England).
Lord William Howard - a "Gateway Ancestor" - was a direct descendant of Edward I "Longshanks" King of England (died 1307) - who was a direct descendant of - Early Kings of England, Scotland, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Sweden; and Holy Roman Emperors - including Charlemagne "Charles The Great" Holy Roman Emperor (748-814) ...
The BBC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2010) for Alexander Armstrong - British comedian, actor, television presenter, and host of BBC One game show "Pointless" - includes direct ancestor links with Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester (died 1667) - English Nobleman and Inventor.
Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester (died 1667) and his first wife Elizabeth Dormer (died 1635) - "Gateway Ancestors" - were both direct descendants of Edward III King of England (died 1377) - who was a Grandson of Edward I "Longshanks" King of England (died 1307) - who was a direct descendant of - Early Kings of England, Scotland, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Sweden; and Holy Roman Emperors - including Charlemagne "Charles The Great" Holy Roman Emperor (748-814) ...
The TLC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2013) for Cindy Crawford - American model - includes "Gateway Ancestor" Thomas Trowbridge (died 1672/3) [Early New England Settler - 17th Century] - with direct ancestor links with European Royalty.
Published genealogy sources document Thomas Trowbridge’s direct ancestor links with European Royalty.
The TLC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2014) for Valerie Bertinelli - American actress (TV sitcom "One Day at a Time" ...) - includes "Gateway Ancestor" James Claypoole (1634-1687) [Early Pennsylvania Settler - 17th Century] - with direct ancestor links with European Royalty.
Published genealogy sources document James Claypoole’s direct ancestor links with Magna Carta Sureties/Guarantors (1215) and European Royalty.
The TLC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2017) for Courteney Bass Cox
- American actress (TV sitcom "Friends" ...), producer, and director - includes:
Published genealogy sources document:
The BBC - Who Do You Think You Are? - episode (2021) for Josh Widdicombe
- English comedian and presenter - includes direct ancestor links with
Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland (1590-1649) and his wife Isabel Cope,
Countess of Holland.
Published genealogy sources document both Henry Rich, 1st Earl of
Holland & Isabel Cope, Countess of Holland with direct ancestor
links with
Magna Carta Sureties/Guarantors (1215) and European Royalty.
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