Nick's Famous Relatives

According to Ancestry.com

Famous People related to Nicholas Paul Breese
Doc Holliday (1851-1887)
American Outlaw
John Henry "Doc" Holliday was an American dentist and gunfighter in the Old West. He was a key player at the Gunfight at the OK Corral.
Relationship: 4th Cousin 5 times removed
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John Wesley Hardin (1853-1895)
American Outlaw
John Wesley Hardin was an outlaw and gunfighter in Texas. He was reported to be the meanest man alive, once killing a man just for snoring. Most of his gunplay was a result of his short temper.
Relationship: 4th Cousin 6 times removed
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Andrew Johnson (1808-1875)
17th President of the United States of America
After the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Vice-President Andrew Johnson assumed the Presidency. Johnson was the first president to be impeached, but was acquitted of the charges.
Relationship: 3rd Cousin 9 times removed
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Frank James (1843-1915)
American Outlaw
Alexander Franklin James was the older brother of Jesse James, and an outlaw in his own right. James became an outlaw during the American Civil War after he was captured and then released by Union soldiers. He joined a gang and was involved in several robberies and murders.
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George Wythe (1726-1806)
Virginia Representative
George Wythe was a slave owner who became an abolitionist. He signed the Declaration and also became the Mayor of Williamsburg Virginia.
Relationship: 2nd Cousin 12 times removed
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Laura Welch Bush (1946-)
First Lady
Present First lady Laura Bush has taken an interest in the effects of the September 11 attacks on children. She has revived the more traditional role of First Lady back to the White House.
Relationship: 7th Cousin 3 times removed
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Howard Hughes (1905-1976)
American Aviator
Howard Robard Hughes was famous for his multiple air speed records. He also produced the films "Hells Angels" and "The Outlaw".
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Mark Twain (1835-1910)
American Author
Samuel Langhorne Clemens thought of his pen name, "Mark Twain," while working on a riverboat. This humorist's works include Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Relationship: 5th Cousin 7 times removed
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Arthur John Evans (1851-1941)
English Archeologist
Sir Arthur John Evans was the British archaeologist known for uncovering the Minoan civilization.
Relationship: 7th Cousin 4 times removed
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F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940)
American Author
Francis Scott Fitzgerald is considered to be one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. He wrote "The Great Gatsby" and "This Side of Paradise".
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Elizabeth Virginia Wallace Truman (1885-1982)
First Lady
Elizabeth Wallace Truman, often called "Bess Truman", struggled with the lack of privacy that surrounded the family of the president. However, her sense of duty prevailed and she supported her husband in his duties.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 6 times removed
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Richard M Nixon (1913-1994)
37th President of the United States of America
Richard Milhous Nixon was the first U.S. President to resign from office. His resignation came from impeachment caused by the Watergate Scandal.
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Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832)
Maryland Representative
Charles Carroll was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. His signature reads "Charles Carroll of Carrollton", so he is widely known as such.
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Francis Lightfoot Lee (1734-1797)
Virginia Representative
Francis Lightfoot Lee was a radical patriot during the revolution. He worked with Patrick Henry to oppose the Stamp Act. He later signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)
Scottish Novelist and Poet
Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson penned the classic adventure tale, Treasure Island. His experiences traveling not only inspired his fictional novels, but led him to write several travel books as well.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 7 times removed
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George Ross (1730-1779)
Pennsylvania Representative
George Ross served in the Continental Army and on the Committee of Safety. He later served in the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence.
Relationship: 4th Cousin 11 times removed
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Margaret Mitchell (1900-1949)
American Author
Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell is best remembered for her hugely successful novel, Gone with the Wind. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 for the novel. Gone with the Wind is the second best selling hard-cover book, taking second only to the Bible.
Relationship: 7th Cousin 5 times removed
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Edwin Hubble (1889-1953)
American Astronomer
Edwin Powell Hubble was an American Astronomer known for his discovery of galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
Relationship: 8th Cousin 3 times removed
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Lucille Ball (1911-1989)
American Actress and Comedian
Lucille Desiree Ball was the comedic star of the 1950s TV show I Love Lucy. Often called, "The Queen of Comedy," Ball has acted in Broadway productions, motion pictures, and TV shows.
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Nancy Astor (1879-1964)
Viscountess of Britain
Nancy Witcher Astor was the first woman to serve in the British House of Commons.
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Bill Clinton (1946-)
42nd President of the United States of America
Bill Clinton's agenda included healthcare improvements on a national level, and expanding the Income Tax Credit. He was impeached for perjury regarding his relationship with Monica Lewinsky.
Relationship: 9th Cousin 2 times removed
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Clyde Barrow (1909-1934)
Infamous American Robber
Clyde Barrow, with Bonnie Parker, traveled around the central United States during the Depression robbing small stores and gas stations.
Relationship: 9th Cousin 2 times removed
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Robert Hobart (1760-1816)
Politician
Robert Hobar, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire, was elected Member of Parliament in 1788 and served as Colonial Secretary from 1801-1804. Hobart, Tasmania is named for him.
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Buck Barrow (1903-1933)
American Outlaw
Marvin Ivan "Buck" Barrow was the older brother of Clyde Barrow (of the infamous duo "Bonnie and Clyde"). Barrow and his wife participated in several armed robberies and car thefts.
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Oliver Winchester (1810-1880)
Gun Company Owner
Oliver Fisher Winchester was an American businessman and politician. He manufactured and marketed the Winchester repeating rifle, which was a much re-designed descendant of the volcanic rifle of some years earlier.
Relationship: 7th Cousin 6 times removed
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Lyndon B Johnson (1908-1973)
36th President of the United States of America
Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as President on Air Force One after the assassination of President Kennedy. He launched the Medicare Program, and saw the beginnings of the Vietnam War.
Relationship: 8th Cousin 4 times removed
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Desi Arnaz (1917-1986)
Cuban American Performer
Desiderio Alberto Arnaz was a Cuban-American musician, comedian, and actor. He performed with his wife, Lucille Ball, for several years before their divorce.
Relationship: 10th Cousin 1 times removed
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Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924)
28th President of the United States of America
Woodrow Wilson helped establish both the Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission during his presidency. He was president during World War I and was the second president to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Elvis Presley (1935-1977)
American Entertainer
Elvis Aaron Presley is often called "The King of Rock and Roll", or simply "The King". He starred in movies but is best known for his music which includes over 100 top 40 songs including "Blue Suede Shoes", "Hound Dog", "Love Me Tender", "Don't Be Cruel", and "Jailhouse Rock".
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John Cage (1912-1992)
American Composer
John Milton Cage was an American experimental music composer, writer, and visual artist. He is most widely known for his 1952 composition 4'33", whose three movements are performed without playing a single note.
Relationship: 10th Cousin 3 times removed
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L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942)
Canadian Author
Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery is famous for her series of novels, Anne of Green Gables.
Relationship: 6th Cousin 11 times removed
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Cary Grant (1904-1986)
British-born, American Actor
Archibald Alexander Leach, better known by his screen name, Cary Grant, was an English film actor. With his distinctive Mid-Atlantic accent, he was noted as perhaps the foremost exemplar of the debonair leading man, not only handsome, but also witty and charming. He was named the second Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute.
Relationship: 8th Cousin 8 times removed
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Button Gwinnett (1735?-1777)
Georgia Representative
Button Gwinnett has one of the most famous signatures in American history. This signer of the Declaration of Independence has a Georgia county named for him.
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Isn't it interesting how many "outlaws" Nick's side is related to? lol