New England Historic Genealogical Society

Guide Note: Founded in 1845, the New England Historic Genealogical Society or (NEHGS) is the United States' biggest and oldest genealogical society. In a genealogical study of presidential candidates, NEHGS researchers found that Barack Obama is related to Brad Pitt and that Hillary Clinton is related to Angelina Jolie, according to The Huffington Post.

Fast Facts:

  1. Founded: 1845
  2. The first genealogical society in the United States
  3. Publishes a magazine called New England Ancestors
  4. Study: "Ancestry of the Presidential Candidates"

Study Findings:

  1. Obama-Pitt relationship: Ninth cousins
  2. Common Obama-Pitt relative: Edwin Hickman of Virginia, who died in 1769
  3. Obama-President Bush relationship: Tenth cousins once removed
  4. Common Obama-Bush relative: Samuael Hinkley from Cape Cod, deceased 1662
  5. Clinton-Jolie relationship: Ninth cousins twice removed
  6. Common Clinton relative: Jean Cusson from St. Sulpice, Quebec, deceased 1718

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