Sweets, 1955! In 1955! What concept! In 1955! This photo was taken by Elon Musk's grandfather and grandmother while traveling in Australia in 1955. The family's adventurous and daring genes deeply influenced Mayer Musk and were passed down to him. Elon Musk's maternal grandfather: Joshua Norman Haldeman Occupation: Canadian American spinal masseur, amateur archaeologist, political activist, pilot ​ Personality: Extremely adventurous and passionate about flying around the world. The red private plane in the picture is his, and he has flown a plane to take his whole family on trips around the world and across borders ​ Background: Participated in the Canadian technology domination movement, also ran for Canadian Parliament, and moved to South Africa in his later years Elon Musk's grandmother: WinniFred Josephine Fletcher (nicknamed Wyn) Passionate about art, skilled in dance, and equally independent and bold in personality, I flew a plane with my husband to adventure and travel around, accompanying him to live in Canada and South Africa