Monday, May 03, 2010

Family ties unearthed!

What’s common between Madonna and Ellen DeGeneres? One is a dancer, the other likes to dance; one is a legendary pop singer while the other is a judge at the “American Idol”. Closer scrutiny reveals that the two were born in the same year and both of them have also penned books. Genealogy researchers at Ancestry.com though have come up with the most shocking connection between the two yet – Martin Aucoin, their 10th great grandfather! That’s right Madonna and Ellen are 11th cousins! Martin’s two daughters apparently left France and settled in Nova Scotia, and while Ellen’s family left Canada in late 1700s, Madonna’s family relocated in late 1870s. Wonder if others in this family tree are equally talented…

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IIPM Editorial, 2009


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