Isabel married Thomas Williams , my great grandfather , a good old - fashioned Republican who ran for public office in Martins Ferry , Ohio . There was a time when I figured that 's where the story started . But in fact I ' ve been digging up all kinds of nuggets that take the story wayyyy back and across the pond . We 're just getting started on this little odyssey .

Q with options: Give answer the following question using evidence from the above passage: Who was his great grandfather ?
Choices: (1). The mayor of Martins Ferry , Ohio .. (2). An old time politician .. (3). None of the above choices .. (4). The man who dug up different kinds of nuggets ..
(2).