Interesting Stuff About MY Family

Here are some interesting facts about my family and relatives:

I'm related to Jefferson Davis (the Confederate President).

One of my relatives was also a key player in the Underground Railroad-He was a steamboat captain on the Mississippi and would sneak slaves across the Mason Dixon Line. I think that would've made Davis mad.

My great grandfather introduced the yo-yo to New Orleans. He brought it down from the Chicago World's Fair, where it was introduced to the U.S..

My grandmother's cousin used to wrestle alligators while being deathly afraid of tree frogs.

Another cousin of my grandmother had one arm, which he lost in a rice mill, also he played accordian. He had a special accordian made so he could play. But still that is an amazing feat.

My Great Grandfather was really high up in the Free Mason's in New Orleans (an upperclass Protestant secret society). He got kicked out for marrying a Catholic woman (my Great Grandmother). His family disowned him and his life was threatened by the Masons. They may have even attempted to murder him.

There is a family heirloom that supposedly is a splinter from Jesus' cross. However, this is probably not true. But the relic was bought in the Dark Ages when the Church was selling indulgences. So its still really old and an interesting piece.

Most of my family is Irish or French-however my grandfathers grandmother was Brazilian (sp?). So I'm a pretty good mix of cultures. I've narrowed down my bloodline to certain aspects of how I am today. Im a good bit Irish, so whenever I having a good time drinking, eating, more specifically eating Lucky Charms, thats probably the Irish coming out of me. I think the French comes out whenever I am scared of something or in a bad mood. My Brazillian (sp?) comes out of me whenever I am being sauve, which is rare, or whenever I get a good tan or feel the need to go somewhere in the nude.

Thats all I can remember right now about my fam. I know there is more that is the back of my mind. I'll update as I remember.

Cobb out!