Famous People related to Christine Elizabeth Schultz - Ancestry.com

Famous People related to Christine Elizabeth Schultz - Ancestry.com

John Milton (1608-1674) English Poet John Milton is famous for his epic poem "Paradise Lost." The poem is written in blank verse and consists of twelve books. Paradise Lost follows the biblical story of the fall of man. Relationship: 3rd Cousin 12 times removed Show relationships James Abram Garfield (1831-1881) 20th President of the United States of America Serving the second shortest term in U. S. history (only 6 months), James Garfield was the second President of the United States to be assassinated. Relationship: 7th Cousin 4 times removed Show relationships Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) English Author Often called the father of English literature, Geoffrey Chaucer was an English author, poet, and courtier known especially for his "Canterbury Tales". Relationship: Distant (20) Great Grandfather Show relationships Jimmy Earl Carter (1924-) 39th President of the United States of America President Carter sought to restore confidence in the American people after they had been deceived by President Nixon. The energy and inflation crises motivated him to set an example of how to conserve energy. Relationship: 6th Cousin 2 times removed Show relationships Stephen Crane (1871-1900) American Author Stephen Crane began writing at the age of 8. His most famous novel, The Red Badge of Courage, was about the American Civil War. He died at the age of 28 of tuberculosis Relationship: 5th Cousin 4 times removed Show relationships Chester Alan Arthur (1830-1886) 21st President of the United States of America Chester Alan Arthur became the 21st President of the United States after the assassination of James Garfield. His presidency is remembered for the Pendleton Act, which helped reform civil service, and Tariff Reforms. Relationship: 5th Cousin 5 times removed Show relationships John Ledyard (1751-1789) American Explorer John Ledyard was an explorer who assisted Captain James Cook in the discovery of Hawaii. Relationship: 4th Cousin 7 times removed Show relationships John Trumbull (1756-1843) American soldier, diplomat, author, painter After a military career aiding George Washington, John Trumbull went abroad to paint. His skill as an artist went largely unnoticed until the U.S. Senate commissioned him to paint 4 war paintings which now hang in the U.S. Capitol. He went on to be president of the American Academy of Fine Art. Relationship: 4th Cousin 7 times removed Show relationships Julia Gardiner Tyler (1820-1889) First Lady The 2nd wife and 3rd First Lady of John Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler was the First Lady for the last 8 months of her husband's term. Relationship: 5th Cousin 6 times removed Show relationships J.P. Morgan (1837-1913) American Banker John Piermont Morgan I was one of the wealthiest men at the beginning of the 20th century. A financier and banker, he arranged the merger for General Electric, and his bank today is known as Morgan Stanley. Relationship: 6th Cousin 4 times removed Show relationships Robert Laird Borden (1854-1937) Former Prime Minister Robert Laird Borden was the 8th Prime Minister of Canada. He was the first Canadian Prime Minister to attend a British cabinet meeting. Relationship: 5th Cousin 6 times removed Show relationships Davy Crockett (1786-1836) Frontiersman Davy Crockett (David Crocketagne) has been called the "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in Congress and fought at the Battle of the Alamo. Relationship: 5th Cousin 6 times removed Show relationships Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison (1775-1864) First Lady Though her husband only served as president for 1 month, Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison was nominally the First Lady of the United States. The couple never entered the White House. Relationship: 5th Cousin 6 times removed Show relationships Edgar Lee Masters (1868-1950) American Writer Edgar Lee Masters is the author of several biographies, books of poetry, plays and novels. His most famous work is "Spoon River Anthology" which was inspired by his experiences growing up in Illinois. Relationship: 7th Cousin 3 times removed Show relationships Barbara Pierce Bush (1925-) First Lady Barbara Bush, wife of George H. W. Bush, was a strong advocate for literacy and education, having had several schools named for her. Relationship: 7th Cousin 3 times removed Show relationships Walt Whitman (1819-1892) American Poet Perhaps the greatest of all American poets, Walt Whitman broke with the European style and structure of poetry and developed an innovative and "American" style of poetry. He revised and added to his most famous bookLeaves of Grass until his death in 1892. Relationship: 6th Cousin 5 times removed Show relationships William C. Durant (1861-1947) Founder of General Motors William Durant worked with Louis Chevrolet to design a new brand of motor car and helped to found the Chevrolet Company. Relationship: 6th Cousin 5 times removed Show relationships Samuel Morse (1791-1872) American Inventor Samuel Morse invented the signaling alphabet known as Morse Code to be used in his electromagnetic telegraph. Relationship: 5th Cousin 7 times removed Show relationships Edward Tilly (1588-1621) Mayflower Passenger Edward Tilly and his wife came to Plymouth on the Mayflower. He signed the Mayflower compact. Relationship: 3rd Cousin 11 times removed Show relationships Frances Folsom Cleveland (1864-1947) First Lady Frances 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. Relationship: 7th Cousin 3 times removed Show relationships George Walker Bush (1946-) 43rd President of the United States of America George W. Bush declared a global War on Terrorism and the overthrow of the Taliban. He also adopted the No Child Left Behind Act. Relationship: 8th Cousin 2 times removed Show relationships Mamie Eisenhower (1896-1979) First Lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower was the wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Her popularity came from her beautiful clothes, her pride in her home and her husband, and her million dollar fudge recipe. Relationship: 7th Cousin 4 times removed Show relationships E.E. Cummings (1894-1962) American Poet Edward Estlin Cummings' use of unconventional punctuation, syntax, and layout distinguish his poetry. His avant-garde style is still popular and influential today. Relationship: 8th Cousin 2 times removed Show relationships John Ledyard (1751-1789) American Explorer John Ledyard was an explorer who assisted Captain James Cook in the discovery of Hawaii. Relationship: 5th Cousin 8 times removed Show relationships John Wayne (1907-1979) American Actor John Wayne, a western film icon, was named Marion Robert Morrison at birth. His parents later changed his name to Marion Michael Morrison. He starred in many different movies including True Grit, The Alamo, and The Green Berets. Relationship: 9th Cousin 1 times removed Show relationships Gerald Ford (1913-) 38th President of the United States of America President Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr. became President after the resignation of President Nixon. He struggled through economic problems and even a few assassination attempts. Relationship: 9th Cousin 1 times removed Show relationships Frances Folsom Cleveland (1864-1947) First Lady Frances 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. Relationship: 7th Cousin 5 times removed Show relationships George Eliot (1819-1880) English Author Mary Anne Evans wrote under the male pen name "George Eliot" so that her work would be taken seriously. Her use of counterpoint plot in her most famous work "Middlemarch" created a turning point for the English novel. Relationship: 10th Cousin Show relationships Sam Walton (1918-1992) Amercian Businessman Samuel Moore Walton founded Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. From the very beginnings of his store owning years, he made sure to have a variety of goods at low prices. Relationship: 9th Cousin 2 times removed Show relationships Elbridge Gerry (1744-1814) Massachusetts Representative Eldbridge Gerry signed both the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation. He refused to sign the constitution until there was a Bill of Rights. Relationship: 6th Cousin 8 times removed Show relationships Walt Disney (1901-1966) American Animator Walter 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. Relationship: 8th Cousin 4 times removed Show relationships Truman Capote (1924-1984) American Author His works have become film legends, such as Breakfast at Tiffany's. Born Truman Persons, he wrote the screenplays of many films, as well as creating the short story "Miriam" which won an O. Henry Award. Relationship: 10th Cousin 1 times removed Show relationships Humphry Davy (1778-1829) English Inventor Humphry Davy, an English chemist, invented the first electric light. He is also credited with the isolation of many elements through a process we now call electrolysis. Relationship: 8th Cousin 5 times removed Show relationships Freddie Prinze (1954-1977) American Comedian Freddie Prinze was a Puerto Rican-American standup comedian and actor. He got his big break on the "Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson" getting an interview after his routine. Prinze also starred in "Chico and the Man". Relationship: 12th Cousin Show relationships Wernher von Braun (1912-1977) Rocket Scientist Wernher Von Braun was a leading figure in the development of rocket technology. He is generally thought of as the father of the United States space program. Relationship: 12th Cousin 1 times removed Show relationships

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