[Tanniker Smith]

They are related, but not directly. She’s a cousin many times removed

https://www.geni.com/path/Reese+Witherspoon+is+related+to+John+Knox+Witherspoon+Signer+of+the+Declaration+of+Independence?from=6000000010103691022&to=6000000005791608179

[jmacusa]

Thanks for the correction but if you look at Witherspoon senior and Ms. Witherspooon there is a strong resemblance.