31. Shannon LaNier

Net Worth: $1-$5 million*
Wealth Inherited From: The Jefferson Family

Jefferson, a renowned founding father, had some aspects of his life that were not widely known. It is said that he had six children with Sally Jennings, a slave. Interestingly, Shannon LaNier, a TV anchor from Houston, is the sixth-generation descendant of Jefferson.

While he may not be the wealthiest heir in existence in financial terms, his ancestry is steeped in legacy. Shannon has been quite vocal about recognizing his ancestral roots and has discussed it regularly.