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zanshin on July 5, 2009 | parent | context | favorite | on: Poll: How many generations removed from immigratio...

Francis arrived in "America" in 1639, with his son, Caleb.

Francis Caleb Abraham Nathan Daniel Isaac Isaac Jr. Hanford George Hanford Basil George me

Which makes me 10 generations removed on my father's side. 44 points plus the bonus.

My mother's side is murkier, but extends back to the mid-1700s, perhaps 7 generations removed. Again 44 points.

wlievens on July 6, 2009 | [–]

That's awesome. Is this obsession (not meant in a bad way) with generational lines typical of Americans? I'm Belgian; I don't think I personally know anyone who knows the name of a forefather 4 generations back.

bkrausz on July 5, 2009 | [–]

Isn't that 11 generations?

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