descendant

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Another day this month, Lurie disclosed a contribution from Google and one from a descendant of a local 20th-century dehydrated-potato-product fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A sixth-generation descendant of San Fernando's pioneer lantern-maker, Quiwa said apart from religion, he was proud to carry on the family tradition of "cheering people up during Christmas".

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

When an American-born descendant of resident noncitizens sued after being refused re-entry to San Francisco under the Chinese Exclusion Act, the court recognized his natural-born citizenship.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

He had supported the Germans, choosing that side of his family, despite being a direct descendant of King George III.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

He is traditionally considered the 125th direct descendant of the legendary first emperor, Jimmu, the great-great-great-grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond