Genealogy Chat

Amused by the latest GR questionaire, so have done a little research of my own as to just who claims to be related to who, and there are some really stupid contenders. Top of the list has to be Robert (member 1002738) who has a 14487 name tree that includes Adam (b.4004, Eden). However, another member claims Adam was born in the year 4000, but withou applying for his birth certificate who knows which is correct? Robert also has 'Eve' in his tree (b. 4000, Eden), plus Cain (b.3905) and Abel (b.3900) - I have no idea where he gets these dates from. 'Jesus' (b. 4, Bethlehem) is also on his tree too, so god knows what the rest of his tree is like. Not to be outdone, I count eight people who list the great Winston Churchill (b1874, various locations) as an anestor, quite a few more who claim to be related to Queen Elizabeth II or Prince Charles, and several mentions of Diana Spencer (b.1961) to boot. There is even one hit for Adolf Hitler, though I wouldn't like to boast about a relative with this name, plus a couple for his sidekick Hermann Goering. Thankfully, no-one so far claims to be related to Osama bin Laden or Saddam Hussein that I can see, though it's early days yet!! There are several Mickey Mouses (b. Disneyland) that are just plain ridiculous, and I count at least twenty-three Henry the Eighths or variations thereof, plus quite a few of his predecessor, Henry VII. I can also see quite a few Elizabeth I's in the list. Clearly some people somewhere are having far more success with their trees than I. Are there any trees on here that are genuine? Someone even has David Beckham's kids, Romeo and Brooklyn on his tree. I wonder how many more famous (or infamous) people are lurking around on this site among those 50-odd million names... Anyone going to indulge me?

Im just wondering if the guy with Romeo and Brooklyn is likely to get a law suite from the Beckhams if they find out.

there are some far worse than that! At one time there was a (name of a mans erm...thinggy) Head and whogivesa B*llocks try that last word in the surname box and you'll see

Did you know that Winnie The Pooh was born in 1943 in Leicester? Jess, try that 'B' word spelled with an 'x' and you'll get a result for Bigg B----x.

and this poor bloke Shitinviser Shit supposedly has the surname F***

I've just found the Prime Minister - Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (1953) - only the one hit for this name, though. I bet HE hasn't given permission to be on here!!! Still, there seem to be more hits for royalty and world leaders than famous actors. I thought somebody would have Stan Laurel or Oliver Hardy on their trees.

Twinkle Bugs Bunny was born in 1928 in Aberfan. < why choose Aberfan??

Seen someone called GOD JESUS b1984 hmm Zoe

Found a George Washington Bush 1950 Texas U S of A Don't suppose he's given permission either

That's not Dubya's middle name though is it? I thought the 'W' stood for 'Walker'.

Dubya is Washington. There's also JFK

355 people related to george Bush. 20 abraham lincoln. 22 Margaret thatcher. 177 Edward heath. 8 arthur scargill. 3 Cherie Booth. match for ...Queen Elizabeth of england born 1465. Westminster palace westminster middlesex England, also by same person (peter) queen mother.....hasn't Anne got a son called Peter???...MOE!

lol I wonder what it says on my tree for me!

3 people appear to be related to Santa Claus

I wonder if GR have spotted the hot match 6 people all have Jesus Christ Born Bethlehem....

The great rap-star Marshall Bruce Mathers, a.k.a. 'Eminem' (1972, Kansas) is also among us on this site too. I feel honoured to be in such distinguished company.

7 people related to brad pitt 1 angelina jolie 5 george clooney 11 britney spears 3 nicole kidman

I am hopeful that GR may take a little more care as I have pointed out to them that Her Maj is listed here several times, and I wondered if she had given her permission. Mindful of possible knighthoods slipping away GR have said they will look into it. Wouldn't it be nice to have a site which is not infested with idiots, so that we could all get on with our serious research.

I do agree, these idiots are annoying and they get everywhere! I also belong to a local on line community where people from the united states delight in just posting porn links! I am told they are called 'trolls' and that the best way to discourage them is to ignore them because all they are looking for is recognition that they have anoyed or just plain been noticed! There are a large number of people seriously interested in research on this site, and for the most part willing to share tips and help others. I have got some really good ideas from these notice boards, which incidentally I have grouped together on my web page for easy referance www(.)researchmyfamily(.)com/UsefulLinksandFreeGenealogySources(.)htm ----remove brackets So maybe the best thing to do is just pretend the idiots aren't there!!!

2 people have Frodo Baggins on there Trees, origin the Shire, one tree owner is called Arwen .. Lol