Samantha Vicksburg

Samantha Vicksburg, or Lady Samantha of Katherine is the oldest child of Vanessa, Countess of Katherine and is a direct descendant of Josef I, King of J Andres.

Samantha's mother, Vanessa, served in the Air Force during the Grand Mexican War. This history of military service lead Samantha to choose the Navy. Samantha served on the JAS Thomas Malvern, a Chancellor-class sloop constructed by KMS.

Although Samantha was born into the House of Vicksburg, in 2122, she determined that she would dissolve the royal house and all of her descendants would become members of the House of Mercton.

Patrilineality
, descent as reckoned from father to son, has historically been the principle determining membership in reigning families. By the paternal line, Samantha belongs to the House of Vacaro.
 * House of Vacaro
 * 1) Leandro Vacaro of Katherine
 * 2) Samantha of Katherine

Royal House
In J Andres, the descendants of a non-royal male are not required to take the name of his house as decreed by Queen Stephanie in 2052. In this manner, all royals should be able to trace their ancestry to Josef I or one of heads of the Dukedoms of bestowed peerage. As such, by Royal Lineage, Vanessa belongs to the House of Mercton.  Josef I, King of J Andres Richard, Emperor of J Andres Samantha, Countess of Lanier  Lady Athena of Lanier Vanessa, Countess of Katherine Samantha of Katherine 
 * House of Mercton
 * House of Vicksburg

Titles

 * April 16, 2098 - Present - Lady Samantha of Katherine