The countless surprises that I find in my family tree are often both confusing and intriguing. My paternal 22nd Great Grandfather, King Edward I of England has provided many such surprises. Edward's ancestors include many notable figures including several kings & queens, US political figures, actors, rebels, artists & more. Through King Edward 1st I have discovered a veritable treasure trove of historical relatives. King Edward I was married twice. first to Eleanor of Castil

When I started my family history research journey, I never expected to find anyone of historical significance in my family tree, but boy, was I wrong! Not only have I found dozens of well-known historical figures ranging from royalty to today's Hollywood celebrities, but I've also found relatives who have left their mark on our world's history. My research has taken over 2 decades worth of work thus far, and there is no end in sight as to the amount of work that lies ahead. T