From Serious to Jokester in 3 Generations: Jim Gaffigan’s Supreme Court Justice Grandfather
Comedian Jim Gaffigan’s Grandfather, Richard Mitchell, Iowa Supreme Court Justice during the 1930s
Mr. Unsinkable: The Man Who Survived the Sinking of Titanic and 3 Others
Arthur John Priest witnessed four ships sink before he turned 29 in 1917. Captains refused to hire him and he was forced to retire.
Legs of NBA Centers: Conan O’Brien, Samuel Morrison, and Visualizing Your Ancestors
Maybe, your ancestor sang, played baseball, or had long beards. You can find these details in newspaper articles, draft cards, and family memorabilia.
Ernie Johnson’s Grandfather: A Cabinet Maker for an Organ Company
It is my favorite time of the year: the NBA playoffs. But only 50% of the reason is because of the actual basketball. The other 50% is because NBA playoffs means that Inside the NBA on TNT is on almost every night of the week! After the Inside the NBA postgame show last Thursday, I had an idea. A few minutes later, I found Ernie’s father, Ernst T. Johnson Sr., in the 1940 census: A cabinet maker for an organ company.
The 18-Year-Old Cartoon Artist in the 1920 Census: Walt Disney
On a winter day in 1920, a census taker knocked on a door in Kansas City. The home owner was a 31-year-old U.S. Postal Carrier, Herbert Disney. An 18-year-old cartoon artist — Herbert’s younger brother — lived at that house, too. His name? Walter E. “Walt” Disney.
The Shared Experience Between Zion Williamson and Coach K You Probably Didn’t Know About
Coach K and Zion Williamson had similar experiences during their teenage basketball careers. They both jumped so high that they hit their heads during games. Zion hit his on the backboard during a Duke game in 2018. Coach K — allegedly, it’s in his high school year book — hit his on the ceiling during a Weber High School (Chicago) game in 1963.
Introducing: Legends in the Archives Newsletter!
The Legends in the Archives newsletter shares genealogical stories about your favorite people. Like Michael Scott, Regional Manger of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company Inc, Scranton Branch.