Elvis and History-2

Jesse D.

Jesse D. McDowell Presley, grandfather of Elvis Presley, shown here during WWI service To learn about
the true identity of Jesse D's father, refer to
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Roots of Elvis

Myths and Misconceptions

The Kin of Rock and Roll will be clearing up many of the myths and mis-conceptions of our family history, beginning with Elvis' gggrandfather, Dunning Presley.

Dunning Presley

Myth and Misconception: A Star is Born | Contrary to the myths and rumors, and the awful allegations by some who knew him personally, Elvis was a true gentleman with traditional and moral values. One reason he turned down the role opposite Barbra Streisand in "A Star is Born," because he felt the nude scenes were inappropriate, believing that intimacy between a man and woman should be kept private.

Foremost, Elvis did not want his little girl to one day view a movie wherein her father would behave in such an immoral and in-appropriate manner.

Elvis' Defenders

Lisa Marie is Elvis' strongest defender, and there are family members who have joined the crusade to speak the truth about Elvis and to defend him against false accusations and slander. There are just too many untrue stories. It's time for the truth. Elvis beloved grandma once told him before his success that he would be lonely at the top of that hill. Minnie Mae was all too knowing and right.

The Presleys: A German Heritage

Proof-positive leans more toward the conclusion that Elvis'
ancestors were of the German "Bressler/Preslars" who originated in Germany but came from England to New York before migrating down South. Elvis was informed that David Pressley from SC, originating from Scotland, was our forebear. This is incorrect. David, through his Revolutionary War pension file had a son name, John and no Andrews, and with children all having
different names than those confirmed in our family lines. A DNA study done by the Pressley/Presley /Preslar families has diligently confirmed that our Andrew and Thomas were truly brothers, and the documented records state that these men were the sons of Valentine Bressler/Preslar, a German immigrant to the United States in 1709.

Read the History

NOTE: This website is designed as a tribute to Elvis and our ancestors and is not an active genealogy website. Any lineages or other reflecting genealogies of certain family lines that appear on this website are those either proven and/or submitted for viewing by family members.

A HEROES HERO
For centuries soldiers and true American patriots have been heroes to both the young and old. Such soldiers and American patriots today are still our heroes. One in particular stands out. Elvis Presley. A hero for today's generation and generations to come. To many Americans, young and old, to many around the world, Elvis is a time-less hero, one to look upon with awesome regard. If there need be moral qualifications for heroes, then Elvis has earnestly complied. He earnestly believed that justice was mandatory and that violence was unnecessary. He was an auxilliary and associate member of the Sheriff's Association, the Memphis Police Department, and various other law enforcement agencies, with a will and a driven purpose to help those enduring struggle.

Elvis especially detested the drug scene and it's components. His own cousin, Harold Ray, developed the DARE program that continues to exist today in schools across the nation.

Spearhead Division

Elvis answered the call of Uncle Sam and set aside self and a pending desire to expand his career for God and country. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Cold War, 1958 to 1960. The 3rd Army Spearhead Division in which Elvis served, was abolished in 1991, following the Gulf War.

Elvis: Today and Always

Elvis was a doer. He was a giver. He gave himself to God, to his family, to friends, and to his loyal fans. He was a loyal friend and a trusted compatriot. Elvis was a hero not because of how he was treated in life but because of how he treated people. What remained of the life that was driven from Elvis by many was what he had given and shared with many.

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There is the story of Elvis patrolling with his friends, coming upon a terrible
car accident. The car burst into flames and inside screaming were a woman and
her child. Never thinking once about self, Elvis rushed in and pulled the woman
and child to safety, having burnt his arm in the ordeal. Afterward, he visited
mother and child in the hospital to insure that they would be alright. This was
Elvis Presley. A true hero.

Elvis as honorary policeman with members of Memphis force

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