My fathers' ancestors came from Germany, and they built the first little factory that made wooden matches in this country. I think it was in Virginia. My Grandfather fought in the Civil War. He was born 100 years before I was born, and I find that amazing.
On my mothers side, my grandfather was a Chipawaw indian and he married an Irish girl. He fought in the Spanish American War. He was born in 1870 and died in 1973. Hope I have his genes : )