She was also the great-granddaughter of former Mississippi Governor and U.S. Senator Anselm Joseph McLaurin. So, baby McLaurin isn't only his grandfather's namesake, but also his great-grandmother ...

JACKSON, Miss., Dec. 22. -- United States Senator Anselm Joseph McLaurin died suddenly to-night of heart disease at his home in Brandon, Miss. The fatal attack seized Senator McLaurin while he was ...

"Robin Williams is a descendant through the Sen. Anselm Joseph McLaurin line. "You've probably Googled and found a lot of references to Robin Williams and Scottish roots, however, it seems that ...

around noon Monday, and was pronounced dead shortly after. Williams' great-great grandfather, Anselm J. McLaurin, was the Governor in Mississippi from 1896-1900, and served as a U.S. Senator from ...

Actor and comedian Robin Williams, who was found dead Monday of an apparent suicide, had ties to Mississippi.He was born Robin McLaurin Williams, for his great-great-grandfather, Anselm J. McLaurin, ...