[sniperUK]

Five of the original signatories of the Declaration of Independance ,Thomas McKean, Edward Rutledge, James Smith, George Taylor, and Matthew Thornton are also connected the same way. As is the first person who printed it,John Dunlap who founded the first daily newspaper in the US.

[sniperUK]

Another five presidents can also be added,Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, George Bush ,George W,Bush and Bill Clinton.As can the man who burned the White House, General Ross.

[sniperUK]

Also with the same connection are Civil War Generals J.E.B.Stuart. Thomas Brinton McClellan, Ambrose Everett Burnside, Irvin McDowell, Daniel Smith Donelson, James Shields, Charles James Halpine and Leonidas Polk.Along with writer Edgar Allen Poe and the inventor of Morse code Thomas Morse.

[Shawn 507]

Oh let me guess. It has to be some dark sinister world ruling scociety. Their Masons? And JP, you had me wondering if you truely didn't know the answer to the question.

[sniperUK]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

Oh let me guess. It has to be some dark sinister world ruling scociety. Their Masons? And JP, you had me wondering if you truely didn't know the answer to the question.

Not masons , another with the connection is Dolly Parton.

[sniperUK]

Originally Posted by TopHat

All were Presbyterians....

Right sort of thinking but no.

[sniperUK]

And John Wayne.

[TopHat]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

And JP, you had me wondering if you truely didn't know the answer to the question.

I did too. I thought he was asking for info.....

[TopHat]

Originally Posted by sniperUK

Right sort of thinking but no.

I admit it...I have no clue....

[sniperUK]

Every one of them is of Ulster-Scots background with their families originating from Northern Ireland.