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Notable & Famous Descendants/Ancestors & Cousin Links

A popular current term for this is “Notable Kin”


In order to confirm/validate/corroborate a Direct or Cousin Link with a Notable & Famous individual - it is usually necessary to consult several different published sources - such as those listed in the following categories:

  1. Family Genealogies
  2. Compendiums/Databases
  3. Notable Kin Related Focus
  4. Other Relevant Sources
  5. General Comments

1. Family Genealogies

2. Compendiums/Databases

3. Notable Kin Related Focus

4. Other Relevant Sources


5. General Comments

The above published sources include valuable information for different generations of a family and/or families. However, most of these sources are also somewhat like a database - and as we all know - most databases tend to include a certain percentage of errors. The drawback of any errors that these sources may contain - is usually more than offset by the wealth of background information included in these sources.
When available - it is important to check the addendum and corrections section(s) or volume(s) - for any important corrections and/or additions that may relate to your research.

An on-going and significant genealogy research challenge - is to identify whether published information has been subsequently updated with more recent published research that enhances, amends or corrects earlier published information.

Search suggestion: to identify whether a review, updates and/or corrections have been issued for a published source. Use the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) website - advanced database search. In the search box - choose Category: Journals and Periodicals - and enter the relevant author's name.

Another on-going and significant genealogy research challenge - is to evaluate the reliability of “Secondary and Other Sources”.

Suggested articles to check:


Check the main "Sources" section of this website - for additional lists of useful sources for genealogy research.

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Notable & Famous Descendants of Early New England Settlers

Notable and Famous Descendants include: Founder of Eastman Kodak; Founder of the B.F. Goodrich Company; Founder of American Red Cross; First Woman to Fly Across the Atlantic Ocean; Inventors; Architect; Authors; Poet; Playwright; Actors & Actresses; Colonial and State Governors of Connecticut, Massachusetts & Vermont; Signers of U.S. Declaration of Independence; and Presidents of the United States; Princess Diana; Duke of Cambridge; Duke of Sussex ...
A popular current term for this is “Notable Kin”.
Also featured: Notable & Famous Descendants of Early New England Settlers with distant Cousin Links to - Lady Diana Frances Spencer "Princess Diana”; H.R.H. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; & H.R.H. Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex "Prince Harry”.

Notable & Famous Descendants of Early Pennsylvania Settlers

Notable and Famous Descendants include: Founder of Johns Hopkins Hospital & University; and a President of the United States.
A popular current term for this is “Notable Kin”.

Notable & Famous Descendants of Early Upper & Lower Canada Settlers

Notable and Famous Descendants include: Co-Founder of Wood, Gundy & Company.
A popular current term for this is “Notable Kin”.

Notable & Famous Descendants of European Royalty

Notable and Famous Descendants include: Duchess of Cambridge; Diana, Princess of Wales; Duke of Edinburgh; The Queen Mother; British Prime Minister; Dukes in Italy; Scientist/Naturalist; Actor and Actresses; and President of the United States ...
A popular current term for this is “Notable Kin”.

Notable & Famous Ancestors & Cousin Links of European Royalty

Notable and Famous Ancestors & Cousin Links by Country include:
Switzerland - Lords of Grandson (Grandson Castle); de La Sarraz family (La Sarraz Castle); Counts of Gruyeres (Gruyeres Castle); Lay Abbots of St. Maurice (Abbey); Benefactor of Romainmotier (Abbey); Bishop of Lausanne (Lausanne Cathedral); House of Savoy family (Chateau de Chillon & the North-South trade route over the Grand St. Bernard Mountain Pass) ...
A popular current term for this is “Notable Kin”.


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