Who was Elvis Presley's cousins?

Billy Smith is Elvis' first cousin and was a member of the Memphis Mafia with his wife Jo. They had two boys in Danny and Joey who were childhood friends of Lisa Marie at Graceland. Appearing together on the Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel this weekend, the family answered some fan questions about Elvis.

Who are Elvis Presley's first cousins?

Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis.

How many cousins did Elvis have?

Elvis was protective of his two cousins. "He never would allow Donna or me to attend those famous parties at Graceland," Hand says.

How is Donna Presley related to Elvis?

Donna Presley is the cousin of Elvis Presley. In the program, she talks about her famous cousin. Donna Presley also talks about what it was like to be in family with Elvis.

Was Elvis Presley related to Abraham Lincoln?

Elizabeth's family, according to various sources, includes a line which goes to Vernon Presley, and then his son Elvis. On the other side, through Abigail, is President Abraham Lincoln, who was born in 1809 and was the 16th president of the USA.

WHAT Elvis Presley did for his cousin Billy Smith HEARTWARMING.

How is Jimmy Carter related to Elvis Presley?

President Carter is a sixth cousin once removed to Elvis Presley, and a sixth great-grandson of Valentine Pressler.

Does Elvis Presley have any living relatives?

Elvis Presley's only grandson, Benjamin Keough (bottom right), was born in 1992 to Lisa Marie Presley and musician Danny Keough. Photos of Ben as an adult are rare, but many who knew him noted he bore a striking resemblance to his famous grandfather, Elvis Presley.

Is Jerry Presley related to Elvis?

In 1970, Jerry Presley began performing his tribute concert to his cousin, Elvis Presley. Jerry is Elvis's second cousin, as documented in the Presley genealogy, and is also an identical twin, as was Elvis!

Did Elvis have any brothers?

A Look at Elvis' Family Connections

Not many people know that "The King" Elvis Presley had an identical twin brother. He died at birth. Elvis had no other biological siblings, but he did have three stepbrothers when his father remarried after Elvis' mother died.

Did Elvis Presley date his cousin?

After all, Presley's rock and roll rival, Jerry Lee Lewis, was nearly blacklisted from the music industry after he notoriously married his 13-year-old cousin, Myra Gale Brown.

Did Elvis marry a 14 year old?

On September 13, 1959, during Elvis Presley's Army career, he met Priscilla at a party at his rented home in Bad Nauheim, Germany. Though only 14 years old, she made a huge impression on him.

How old was Priscilla when she had Lisa Marie Presley?

Although their relationship was marred by rumors of Elvis' affairs in Hollywood, the couple finally wed in 1967, when Priscilla was 22. Just a year later, they welcomed their only daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. By 1972, however, their relationship was too rocky for repair, and the couple divorced that year.

How is Billy Smith related to Elvis?

Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis.

What is the age of Jerry Presley?

Jerry Arlie Presley was born on August 15 1947. Jerry passed away on August 23 2015, at age 68.

Is Jerry Presley married?

The company, ran by the husband and wife duo of Jerry and Joanna Presley, will take over day-to-day operations of the venue beginning next season.

Are Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis cousins?

Twenty years later, in November 1976, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis' encounter would be a very different affair! According to Harold Loyd, first cousin to Elvis, and the presiding guard on duty at Presley's Graceland mansion -- in the early hours of November 22, 1976, he was greeted by an unexpected visitor.

Are Tom Jones and Priscilla Presley still together?

To this day, he still keeps in touch with Priscilla, who got divorced from Presley in 1972. Though dating rumors have swirled in the years since Jones' wife of 59 years, Linda, died of lung cancer in 2016, Jones makes clear that he and Priscilla, 75, are just friends.

What is Elvis Presley's daughter doing now?

Riley has since gone on to have a successful modelling and acting career, appearing in films including Magic Mike, Logan Lucky, The Girlfriend Experience and Mad Max: Fury Road.

Did the Queen ever meet Elvis?

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There are also rumours that he made another secret visit to London, but he certainly never met The Queen.

Are June Carter and Jimmy Carter related?

June Carter and her sisters were distant cousins of U.S. President Jimmy Carter.