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Pop superstar Taylor Alison Swift, born December 13, 1989, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, comes from a lineage with roots in business, the arts, and military service. A four-generation look at her family tree reveals a story of ambition, talent, and a strong familial foundation that supported her journey to global stardom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start your own family tree for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Generation: Parents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scott Kingsley Swift<\/strong> (Born: March 5, 1952) Taylor Swift\u2019s father, Scott, is a financial advisor and a senior vice president at Merrill Lynch. He was instrumental in managing the family\u2019s finances and supporting his daughter\u2019s early career, which included relocating the family to Hendersonville, Tennessee, to be closer to the Nashville music scene. He is known for his outgoing personality and is often seen interacting with fans at his daughter\u2019s concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrea Gardner Finlay<\/strong> (Born: January 10, 1958) Taylor\u2019s mother, Andrea, formerly worked in marketing. She has been a constant and guiding presence in her daughter\u2019s life and career, often credited as Taylor\u2019s closest confidante and a key member of her inner circle. Andrea\u2019s own experiences and her battle with cancer have been sources of inspiration for some of Swift\u2019s most personal songs, including \u201cThe Best Day\u201d and \u201cSoon You\u2019ll Get Better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at Travis Kelce\u2019s family tree<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Generation: Grandparents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Paternal Grandparents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Archie Dean Swift Jr.<\/strong> (Born: December 21, 1914 \u2013 Died: September 2, 1998) Taylor Swift\u2019s paternal grandfather, Archie Dean Swift Jr., was a respected figure in his community. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during World War II. After his military service, he embarked on a successful career as a stockbroker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rose Baldi Douglas<\/strong> (Born: July 30, 1920 \u2013 Died: December 1, 1994) Rose Baldi Douglas was the wife of Archie Dean Swift Jr. and Taylor Swift\u2019s paternal grandmother. She was a homemaker and a supportive figure in her family\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maternal Grandparents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert Bruce Finlay<\/strong> (Born: November 8, 1920 \u2013 Died: April 24, 2003) Robert Bruce Finlay, Taylor\u2019s maternal grandfather, was an engineer who worked for an international oil company. His career led the family to live in various locations, including Singapore, which broadened his daughter Andrea\u2019s worldview from a young age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marjorie Moehlenkamp<\/strong> (Born: October 5, 1928 \u2013 Died: June 1, 2003) Marjorie Moehlenkamp was an accomplished opera singer and a significant artistic influence on her granddaughter, Taylor. She hosted her own television show in Puerto Rico and was a soloist with the Houston Symphony Orchestra. Taylor Swift\u2019s song \u201cMarjorie\u201d from her album evermore<\/em> is a tribute to her grandmother, featuring her operatic vocals in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Generation: Great-Grandparents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Paternal Great-Grandparents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Archie Dean Swift Sr.<\/strong> (Born: August 15, 1877 \u2013 Died: September 29, 1961) Archie Dean Swift Sr. was a businessman and the patriarch of the Swift family\u2019s business endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bernice Maude Thompson<\/strong> (Born: July 11, 1882 \u2013 Died: March 28, 1979) Bernice Maude Thompson was the wife of Archie Dean Swift Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charles Gwynn Douglas<\/strong> (Born: February 4, 1891 \u2013 Died: May 30, 1959) Charles Gwynn Douglas was a business owner in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louise Eurindine Baldi<\/strong> (Born: April 1896 \u2013 Died: July 10, 1976) Louise Eurindine Baldi was the wife of Charles Gwynn Douglas. The Baldi family was prominent in Philadelphia, with her father, Charles C. A. Baldi, being a well-known newspaper publisher and politician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maternal Great-Grandparents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lancelot George Finlay<\/strong> (Born: November 16, 1875 \u2013 Died: April 22, 1951) Lancelot George \u201cLance\u201d Finlay was an engineer, reflecting a multi-generational interest in the field within the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eleanor Mayer<\/strong> (Born: January 29, 1886 \u2013 Died: August 7, 1968) Eleanor Mayer was the wife of Lancelot George Finlay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elmer Henry Moehlenkamp<\/strong> (Born: February 9, 1897 \u2013 Died: April 12, 1972) Elmer Henry Moehlenkamp was a veteran of World War I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cora Lee Morrow<\/strong> (Born: October 7, 1900 \u2013 Died: July 25, 1962) Cora Lee Morrow was the wife of Elmer Henry Moehlenkamp and the mother of Marjorie Moehlenkamp.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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