Cousin Joe

I don't know if Dad talked to any of the sibs yet, but this is what he sent me. Thought I would share. I gave him all of my family history research and he has gone to town with it. Here's the scoop:
"Here is what I found following the Ransom line. You are the third cousin 6 times removed of Joseph Smith Jr., The Prophet. The common ancestor is John Mack b. 6 Mar 1653 in Inverness, Scotland. Came to Massachusetts and married Sarah Bagley in 1681, Died in Lyme, Connecticut.

Here's how it works. You> Leland G. Lay Jr.> Pauline D. Downing > Mary E. Ransom >Marion Norman Ransom > Gustavus Ransom > Meritt Ransom> Theophilus Ransom > Lydia Mack Lord > Deborah Mack> John Mack. i.e. your 8th great grandfather. That makes your children his 3rd cousins 7 times removed.

Joseph Smith Jr. > Lucy Mack > Solomon Mack > Ebenezer Mack > John Mack i.e. his 2nd Great Grandfather."

I have discovered rulers of nations and historically notable figures in my family research. At first it was really cool. Then it was apparent that it is pretty common. Everybody's related to famous figures--even those who are revered. Still, at times like this, it is like I become more aware of the blood moving in my veins and I more acutely recognize the dignity of it. But upon deeper reflection, it is only a weak mortal awareness of my divinity as a daughter of the Eternal Father and my infinite potential as such.

Something to think about.