From presidents with royal bloodlines to the passengers of the Titanic, from Mayflower families to legendary American dynasties—these stories reveal the deep connections between the United States and the British Isles.
Each article draws on research and insight from the experts at the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, uncovering real lineages and records that go far beyond online family trees.
Explore the stories—and see what’s possible when genealogy is done properly.
The fascinating royal ties to US Presidents How Many U.S. Presidents Have Royal English Ancestry? A surprisingly large number of American presidents can be traced back to the kings of England. There have to date been 45 U.S. Presidents, with two men later returning to...
