Hatanaka in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: October 4

Ethnicity: Japanese (paternal grandmother), Scottish, Métis, Irish

Ryan-James Hatanaka is a Canadian television, film, and theatre actor.

He is the son of author Jan Hatanaka and Canadian football player Bill Hatanaka. Ryan was raised in Toronto, Ontario.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather was of Scottish and Métis descent.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Takiko Suzuki (the daughter of Gennosuke Suzuki and Isono/Isona Sato). Gennosuke and Isono were Japanese.

Ryan’s mother has Irish ancestry.

Sources: Information about James’ paternal family – http://newsroom.td.com
http://cfl.ca

Obituary of James’ paternal grandmother, Takiko (Suzuki) Hatanaka – http://legacy.com

Birth Name: Andrew James Bathgate

Date of Birth: August 28, 1932

Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoa, Canada

Date of Death: February 26, 2016

Place of Death: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Ethnicity:
*Scottish (father)
*English, Irish (mother)

Andy Bathgate was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was a right wing, and played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 17 seasons.

Andy was the son of Alma and Andrew Bathgate. His father was Scottish. He was married to Merle Lewis, until his death, with whom he had two children. His grandson is professional ice hockey player Andy Bathgate.

Andy’s paternal grandfather was George Bathgate (the son of George Bathgate and Mary Marion Scott). Andy’s grandfather George was born in Glasgow, Glasgow City.

Andy’s paternal grandmother was named Euphemia Barclay (the daughter of James Tait and Marion Barclay). Euphemia was born in Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

Andy’s maternal grandfather was named Francis Douglas Barber (the son of William Barber).

Andy’s maternal grandmother was Anna Maria Jane Trayling (the daughter of William Henry Trayling and Bridget Trower). Anna was born in Canada, to Irish parents.

Source: Genealogy of Andy Bathgate – https://www.geni.com

Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland

Date of Birth: 7 October, 1996

Ethnicity: Italian, Scottish

Lewis Capaldi is a Scottish singer and songwriter.

He is a relative of actor Peter Capaldi, sometimes described as second cousin, once removed. He is also a distant relative of nuclear physicist Joseph Capaldi.

10/23/2019 – Joe Dinicol – “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime” Holiday Party – STK Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: December 22, 1983

Ethnicity: Italian (one quarter), English, some Scottish

Joe Dinicol is a Canadian actor.

Joe’s father is actor Keith Dinicol, who has run for Parliament, with the NDP.

His father is of half Italian and half English/Scottish descent. His mother is from England.

Joe’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Dinicol (the son of Sevario/Savario/Samuel Dinicol and Mary/Maria/Marie Cillis/Chillis). Thomas was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Italian parents.

Joe’s paternal grandmother was Constance Ethel Williamson (the daughter of Richard Williamson and Ethel Mary Weldon). Constance was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Richard was born in Longton, England, the son of Richard Williamson and Emily Horwell. Ethel was born in Scotland, the daughter of John Weldon and Louisa Ellen Fox.

Joe’s maternal grandfather was English actor John Neville (born John Reginald Neville; the son of Reginald Daniel Neville and Mabel Lillian Fry). John was born in Willesden, London, England, and was prominent as a theatre actor beginning in the 1950s. He moved to Canada in the 1970s with his family.

Joe’s maternal grandmother is named Caroline Hopper.

Sources: Genealogy of Joe’s father – https://www.bayanne.info

Joe’s paternal great-grandparents, Sevario/Savario/Samuel Dinicol and Mary/Maria/Marie Cillis/Chillis, on the 1926 Canada Prairie Provinces Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joe’s maternal grandfather, John Reginald Neville – http://stage-door.com

Birth Name: Clarence J. Brown III

Place of Birth: Urbana, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 5, 1959

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, German, some Welsh and Dutch

Clancy Brown is an American actor.

He is the son of Joyce Helen (Eldridge), a conductor, composer, and concert pianist, and Bud Brown (Clarence John Brown, Jr.), a newspaper publisher and politician.

His father helped manage the newspaper business started by Clancy’s grandfather, Brown Publishing Company, and was later its Chairman of the Board. Clancy’s father, as a Republican politician, served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, from November 2, 1965 to January 3, 1983 (succeeding Clancy’s paternal grandfather in this seat), and as (Acting) U.S. Secretary of Commerce, from July 25, 1987 to October 19, 1987.

Clancy is married to Jeanne Johnson, with whom he has two children.

Clancy’s paternal grandfather was Clarence J. Brown, a newspaper publisher and politician (Clarence John Brown, the son of Owen Brown and Ellen Barerre/Barrere McCoppin). Clancy’s grandfather Clarence was born in Ohio. A Republican, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, from January 13, 1919 to January 8, 1923, Ohio Secretary of State, from January 10, 1927 to January 9, 1933, and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, from January 3, 1939 to August 23, 1965. Clancy’s great-grandfather Owen was the son of Jehu/Jehue Brown and Joanna/Johanna/Joan Myers/Meyers. Clancy’s great-grandmother Ellen was the daughter of James Madison McCoppin and Ohio Van Winkle/Vanwinkle.

Clancy’s paternal grandmother was Ethel McKinney (the daughter of Sylvanus/Sylvanis S. McKinney and Mary L./Ella Reynolds). Ethel was born in Ohio. Sylvanus was the son of Thomas McKinney and Phebe/Phoebe Leach.

Clancy’s maternal grandfather was Roy Anderson Eldridge (the son of Carleton/Carlton Eldridge and Elizabeth A. Anderson). Roy was born in Ohio. Carleton was the son of William Malander Eldridge and Maria Thankful Carleton. Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard Salmon Anderson, who was English, and of Mary Bevan, who was from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Clancy’s maternal grandmother was Helen Hankinson (the daughter of James VanDerVeer Hankinson and Adda/Ada/Addie/Anna Grace Darragh). Helen was born in Ohio. James was the son of James Hankinson and Rachel B. Vanderveer/Van Der Veer. Adda was the daughter of Benjamin Darragh, Jr. and Sarah Ann Neff.

Sources: Articles about Clancy’s parents – https://www.urbanacitizen.com
https://www.urbanacitizen.com

Genealogy of Clancy Brown (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Clancy’s paternal grandparents, Clarence J. Brown and Ethel McKinney – https://www.familysearch.org

Clancy’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Clancy’s maternal grandparents, Roy Anderson Eldridge and Helen Hankinson – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Clancy’s maternal grandfather, Roy Anderson Eldridge (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://members.iinet.net.au

Birth Name: Margaret Yvonne Middleton

Date of Birth: September 1, 1922

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Death: January 8, 2007

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, one quarter Italian/Sicilian

Yvonne De Carlo was a Canadian-American actress, dancer, and singer.

Yvonne was the daughter of Marie De Carlo and William Shelto Middleton. Her father was from New Zealand. Her mother was born in France, to a Sicilian father and a Scottish mother, who had met in Nice and later moved to Canada. Yvonne began working in Hollywood in the 1940s.

Yvonne had two children with her former husband, stuntman Robert Drew Morgan.

Yvonne’s maternal grandfather was named Michel/Michele De Carlo/DeCarlo. Michele was born in Messina, Sicily.

Yvonne’s maternal grandmother was named Margaret Purves/Purvis (the daughter of Edward Purvis and Maria). Margaret was born in Scotland.

Source: Genealogy of Yvonne De Carlo (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

06/28/2010 – Rachael Harris – 10th Annual Trevor New York Summer Gala – Arrivals – Capitale, 130 Bowery Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: Rachael Elaine Harris

Place of Birth: Worthington, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 12, 1968

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, some German, French, and Irish

Rachael Harris is an American actress and comedian. She is known for playing Dr. Linda Martin on the show Lucifer, and Greg’s mother in the Diary of a Whimpy Kid films.

She is married to violinist Christian Hebel, with whom she has two children.

Rachael's paternal grandfather was Merle Frederick Harris (the son of Benjamin Franklin Harris and Jane Albertyne Jordan). Merle was born in Springfield, Ohio , and has English, and possibly Scottish, heritage.

Rachael's paternal grandmother was Evelyn Louise Cost (the daughter of John Russell Cost and Anna Elizabeth Sponsler). Evelyn was born in Tipp City, Ohio, and was of English and German heritage.

Rachael's maternal grandfather was Lawson Edgar Whitacre (the son of Orval E Whitacre and Ida Mae Heston). Lawson was born in Brown, Ohio, and had English ancestry.

Rachael's maternal grandmother was Helen Irine/Irene McDowell (the daughter of Frank A. McDowell and Elenora "Nora" Crowl). Helen was born in Ohio, and was of Scottish heritage from her father. Frank's mother likely was named Nancy LaRue. The last name LaRue originates in France. The last name McDowell originates from Scotland and Ireland.

Sources: Harris Family Tree – https://www.ancestry.com

Rachael’s connection to Harris family tree – https://www.legacy.com

Rachael Harris’ mother ancestry profile – https://www.ancestry.com

Faiola in 2018, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Michael Alan Faiola

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 1, 1977

Ethnicity:
*50% Polish
*25% Italian
*25% mix of Austrian, German, English, Irish, Scottish

Mike Faiola is an American actor.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Albino D. Faiola (the son of Dominic Faiola and Stella Lanni). Albino was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Fern E. Wohletz (the daughter of Frank Wohletz and Eleanor S. Martin). Fern was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Austria, the son of Frank Wohletz and Mollie Schmidt. Eleanor was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Henry Martin and Eleanor Linn Milligan.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Chester John Postawko (the son of Vincent Nicholas Postawko and Sophia Masiak). Chester was born in Missouri. Vincent was born in Knovo, Lithuania, and likely was of Polish descent. Sophia was born in Mława, Poland.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was named Helen Cecelia Wisniewski (the daughter of Joseph Wisniewski and Valentina). Helen was born in Missouri, to Polish parents.

Sources: Obituary of Mike’s uncle (father’s brother) – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Helen Cecelia (Wisniewski) Leahy – http://legacy.com

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08/23/2018 – Justin Turner – Clayton Kershaw’s 6th Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose Celebrity Tournament – Arrivals – Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Justin Matthew Turner

Place of Birth: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 23, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Scottish

Justin Turner is an American professional baseball player. He is a third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Justin is the son of Betsy and Johnny Turner. He is married to Kourtney Pogue. The two have started the Justin Turner Foundation, a charity.

Justin’s paternal grandmother’s surname is Robertson.

Justin’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Bates.

Justin’s maternal grandmother’s surname is Land.

Source: https://www.mlb.com

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03/07/2019 – Lindsey Stirling – “Five Feet Apart” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Fox Bruin Theatre, 948 Broxton Avenue – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sushi / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Santa Ana, Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 21, 1986

Ethnicity:
*46.875% English
*25% Scottish
*12.5% Welsh
*12.5% Danish
*3.125% Manx

Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, singer, songwriter, and dancer. She is known for her albums “Shatter Me” and “Brave Enough.”

Lindsey’s paternal grandfather was Douglas Miles Stirling (the son of James Stirling and Florence Violette Miles). James was the son of Scottish parents, James Stirling and Catherine McKillop Young. Florence was the son of an American father, William Hart Miles, who was of English descent, and of English mother, Jane Fox Stevenson.

Lindsey’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Fotheringham (the daughter of Stephen Hales Fotheringham and Elizabeth Goddard Woodbury). Stephen was the son of Scottish parents, William Fotheringham and Elizabeth Hardy. Elizabeth was the daughter of an American father, Orin Nelson Woodbury, of English descent, and of an English mother, Frances Goddard.

Lindsey’s maternal grandfather was Henry Hamblin Leigh (the son of Henry Webster Leigh and Elizabeth Hamblin). Lindsey’s great-grandfather Henry was the son of a Welsh father, Henry Leigh, and of an American mother, Amy Elizabeth Webster, whose parents were English. Elizabeth was the daughter of Francis Marion Hamblin, who was of English descent, and of Rose Anna Jane Brown, who was born to an American father of English descent, and to a mother from the Isle of Man. Lindsey’s great-grandfather Francis was the nephew of Jacob Hamblin, a prominent Mormon pioneer.

Lindsey’s maternal grandmother was Jean Jensen (the daughter of John Henry Jensen and Jennie Richards). John was the son of Danish parents, Niels Andersen Jensen and Else Marie Ebbesen. Jennie was the daughter of a Welsh father, Thomas Richards, and an American mother, Jane Newberry Pendleton, who was of English descent.

Through her great-great-grandfather Orin Woodbury, Lindsey is a third cousin once removed of singer Brandon Flowers.

Sources: Genealogy of Lindsey’s paternal grandfather, Douglas Miles Stirling – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lindsey’s paternal grandmother, Ruth Fotheringham – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lindsey’s maternal grandfather, Henry Hamblin Leigh – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lindsey’s maternal grandmother, Jean Jensen – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 8, 1998

Ethnicity: Scottish, English

Tanner Buchanan is an American actor.

He is the son of Marlona Dawn and Stephen Buchanan.

Tanner’s paternal grandfather was Paul Leroy Buchanan (the son of Albert Robert Buchanan and Marian Like).

Tanner’s paternal grandmother was Patricia M. Eldridge (the daughter of Polk Eldridge and Elva Madeline Williams). Patricia was born in Ohio. Polk was the son of John H. Eldridge and Martha Turner.

Source: Genealogy and obituary of Tanner’s paternal grandmother, Patricia M. (Eldridge) Buchanan – https://www.findagrave.com

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10/18/2015 – Ashley Rickards – 11th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival Awards – Arrivals – The Los Angeles Theatre Center – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Ashley Nicole Rickards

Place of Birth: Sarasota, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 4, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, possibly other

Ashley Rickards is an American actress.

Ashley’s maternal grandfather is Donald N. “Don” Reed (the son of Howard Wesley Reed and Minerva Louise Mitchell). Donald was born in Maine. Howard was born in Maine, the son of Eugene H. Reed and Susie May Farley. Minerva was born in Maine, the daughter of Nathaniel M. Mitchell and Mary Mae McCaslin.

Ashley’s maternal grandmother is named Geraldine F. “Geri.”

Sources: Obituary of Ashley’s aunt (mother’s sister) – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Ashley’s maternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother) – http://obituaries.bangordailynews.com

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Anderson in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ella Aiko Anderson

Place of Birth: Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 26, 2005

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, 1/8th Japanese, 1/16th Swedish, distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Ella Anderson is an American actress.

Ella’s paternal grandfather was Tomio Anderson (the son of Robert Hunt Anderson and Yoko Maria Omura). Tomio was born in New York. Robert was the son of Robert Grant Anderson and Evelyn Fern Hunt. Yoko was born in Hiroshima, Japan.

Ella’s paternal grandmother was named Julie Peterson (the daughter of John Emil Peterson and June). John was the son of John Emil Peterson, whose parents were Swedish, and of Helene Marie Robbins.

Ella’s maternal grandfather was David Niel Whiteford (the son of James Warren Whiteford and Elizabeth Tyrie Moyes Thomson). James was born in Manitoba, Canada, the son of Carman Whiteford and Jean Lovell Strang, and had Scottish ancestry. Elizabeth was born in British Columbia, Canada, the daughter of Scottish parents, David Young Thomson and Elizabeth Tyrie Moyes.

Ella’s maternal grandmother was named Nancy Leigh Giles.

Sources: Genealogy of Ella’s paternal grandfather, Tomio Anderson – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Ella’s paternal grandfather, Tomio Anderson – https://obits.mlive.com

Naturalization record of Ella’s paternal great-grandmother, Yoko Maria Omura – https://www.familysearch.org

Ella’s paternal great-grandfather, John Emil Peterson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ella’s paternal great-grandfather, John Emil Peterson – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ella’s mother – http://whiteford.itgo.com

Ella’s maternal great-grandfather, James Warren Whiteford, on the 1926 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Peter Gordon MacKay

Place of Birth: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

Date of Birth: September 27, 1965

Ethnicity: Scottish, Northern Irish, English, Irish

Peter MacKay is a Canadian politician and lawyer. A Member of the Conservative Party, he has served as a Member of the Canadian Parliament for Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough (NS), from June 2, 1997 to June 28, 2004, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, from May 31, 2003 to December 7, 2003, a Member of the Canadian Parliament for Central Nova (NS), from June 28, 2004 to October 19, 2015, Minister of Foreign Affairs, from February 6, 2006 to August 14, 2007, Minister of National Defence, from August 14, 2007 to July 15, 2013, and Minister of Justice Attorney General of Canada, from July 15, 2013 to November 4, 2015, among other duties.

Peter is the son of Eirene Macha (Delap), a psychologist and peace activist, and Elmer MacKay (Elmer MacIntosh MacKay), a Conservative Party politician and lumber businessperson. His father was a Member of Parliament for Central Nova (NS), from May 31, 1971 to June 15, 1983, and later from September 4, 1984 to October 25, 1993, the riding Peter later held.

Peter is married to Iranian-born entertainer, public speaker, and human rights activist Nazanin Afshin-Jam. She was Miss World Canada 2003. The couple has three children.

Peter’s paternal grandfather was named Gordon Barclay MacKay.

Peter’s paternal grandmother was named Laura Louise MacIntosh.

Peter’s maternal grandfather was Royal Navy Cmdr. Bredin Delap (the son of The Rev. Canon Alexander Henry Delap and Evelyn Villiers Villiers). Bredin was born in Strabane, Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The Rev. Canon Alexander was born in Mount Charles, Donegal, Ireland, and was the son of The Rev. Alexander William Delap and Anna Jane Goslett. Evelyn was born in Dublin, the daughter of Mathew Villiers Sankey Morton and Lucy Eleanor Moore.

Peter’s maternal grandmother was Cethlyn Sarah Mohred Alexander (the daughter of Major Hon. Charles Alexander, and of Kate Stayner). Cethlyn was born in Ireland. Charles was the son of James Du Pre Alexander, 3rd Earl of Caledon, and of Lady Jane Frederica Harriot/Herriet Mary Grimston, whose own father was Sir James Walter Grimston, 1st Earl of Verulam. Kate was the daughter of Charles Stayner.

Sources: Genealogy of Peter’s mother – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Peter’s maternal grandparents, Royal Navy Cmdr. Bredin Delap and Cethlyn Sarah Mohred Alexander – http://thepeerage.com

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Leabu in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 19, 1999

Ethnicity: Romanian (great-grandfather), Scottish, English, Norwegian, German, 1/32 Swedish, 1/32 Danish

Tristan Lake Leabu is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the film Superman Returns (2006) and on The Young and the Restless.

Tristan’s paternal grandfather was the son of Charles Leabu and Irene Isabelle Payne. Charles was the son of Romanian parents, George Leabu and Eva Moian. Irene was the daughter of Charles E. Payne and Alice Fisher, whose maternal grandparents were Swedish.

Tristan’s paternal grandmother is named Linda McMaster (the daughter of Henry J. McMaster and Dolores).

Tristan’s maternal grandfather was named Teddy Mack Carter.

Tristan’s maternal grandmother was Carol Ann Nystel (the daughter of Archie Carlisle Nystel and Eleanor Marie Green). Archie was the son of Joseph Phillip Nystel/Neystel, whose grandparents were all Norwegian, and of Matilda Christine Nelson, who was born in Texas, to a Danish father and a Norwegian mother.

Sources: Obituary of Tristan’s paternal great-uncle – https://www.familysearch.org

Tristan’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles Leabu, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tristan’s paternal great-grandmother, Dolores McMaster – https://turowskifuneralhome.com

Genealogy of Tristan’s maternal great-grandfather, Archie Carlisle Nystel – https://www.findagrave.com

Tristan’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Joseph Phillip Nystel/Neystel, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tristan’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Matilda Christine Nelson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Matilda Christine Nelson on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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09/19/2019 – Rhett James McLaughlin, Link Neal – Audi Celebrates the 71st Emmys – Arrivals – Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Charles Lincoln Neal III

Place of Birth: Boone Trail, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 1, 1978

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German

Link Neal is an American entertainer. He is one-half of the duo Rhett & Link. They are known for their YouTube series Good Mythical Morning and IFC series Commercial Kings.

Link’s paternal grandfather was Charles Lincoln Neal (the son of William Henry Neal and Myrtle Eudora Brown). William was the son of Charles Neal and Lillie Grass. Myrtle was the daughter of Burnice Burl Brown and Rena Helen Cox.

Link’s paternal grandmother was Nell Buchanan (the daughter of William Britton Buchanan and Shirley McNeill).

Sources: Obituary of Link’s paternal grandfather, Charles Lincoln Neal – http://mydailyrecord.com

Obituary of Link’s paternal great-uncle – https://www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com

Genealogy of Link’s paternal great-grandfather, William Henry Neal – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Link’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Lillie (Grass) Neal – https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Link’s paternal great-grandmother, Myrtle Eudora Brown – https://www.findagrave.com

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12/03/2018 – Justin Marks – Starz’s “Counterpart” TV Series Season 2 Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Robert Justin Marks

Place of Birth: Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 27, 1980

Ethnicity:
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Flemish Belgian
*25% Italian
*25% mix of Northern Irish, English, Scottish, and Irish

Justin Marks is an American screenwriter, producer, and television showrunner.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Matthew J. Marks (the son of Henry M. Marks and Minnie Phillips). Justin’s grandfather Matthew was born in New York, to a Jewish family. Henry was born in New York, to parents from Poland. Justin’s great-grandmother Minnie was born in New York, to parents from Hungary.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was named Simone Van de Meulebroeke. Simone was born in Schaerbeek, Belgium.

Justin’s maternal grandfather was Robert Eustace MacCarthy/McCarthy (the son of Thomas Edward MacCarthy/McCarthy and Jessie Tunstall Black). Robert was born in Massachusetts. Thomas was born in Massachusetts, the son of Thomas McCarthy, whose parents were from England and Northern Ireland, and of Mary Agnes Gaskins. Jessie was born in Canada, the daughter of John Black, who was Scottish, and of Johanna Grogan, who was Irish.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor Mangini (the daughter of Rolando H. “Roland” Mangini and Anna “Annie” Granara/Ganara/Gunara). Eleanor was born in Massachusetts. Rolando was born in Italy, the son of Joseph Granara and Catharine. Anna was born in Massachusetts, to Italian parents, Luigi Granara and Theresa.

Sources: Obituary of Justin’s paternal grandfather, Matthew J. Marks – http://washingtonpost.com

Obituary of Justin’s maternal grandmother, Eleanor (Mangini) MacCarthy – http://legacy.com

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03/20/2012 – Mick Mars – Kiss and Motley Crue “The Tour” Press Conference at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood on March 20, 2012 – Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel – Hollywood, CA USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PR Photos

Birth Name: Robert Alan Deal

Place of Birth: Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: unclear, between 1951 and 1955

Ethnicity: German, English, small amount of Scottish

Mick Mars is an American musician and lead guitarist. He was a member of the band Mötley Crüe, along with Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, and Nikki Sixx.

Mick is the son of Tina/Tena and Frank Deal.

Mick’s paternal grandfather was John Joseph Deal (the son of Clarence Quincy Deal and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Elliott). John was born in Indiana. Clarence was the son of Solomon Jackson Deal and Rachel Emaline Anderson. Elizabeth was English, the daughter of Joseph Elliott and Dorothy Scott.

Mick’s paternal grandmother was Emma Irene Dunlap (the daughter of Frank C. Dunlap and Emma G. Snyder/Schnieder). Emma was born in Indiana, to German parents.

Mick’s maternal grandfather was Jesse Stetzel (the son of Daniel Stetzel and Mary L. Hart/Harter/Herts/Lantis). Jesse was born in Indiana. Daniel was the son of George Henry Stetzel and Dorothea Reifsteir, who were German, from Alsace-Lorraine. Mary likely was of German descent as well.

Mick’s maternal grandmother was Jennie Elizabeth Swafford (the daughter of Francis M. Swafford and Anna Bahr). Jennie was born in Indiana. Francis was the son of George W. Swafford and Elizabeth Ellen Denton. Anna was the daughter of Earnest Bahr, who was German, from Lieppe, and of Priscilla Long.

Sources: Marriage record of Mick’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Mick’s paternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth Elliott, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Mick’s paternal grandmother, Emma Irene Dunlap, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Mick’s maternal great-grandfather, Daniel Stetzel, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mick’s maternal great-grandparents, Francis M. Swafford and Anna Bahr – https://www.familysearch.org

Mick’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna Bahr, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Brett Andrew Hull

Place of Birth: Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: August 9, 1964

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, one eighth Ashkenazi Jewish

Brett Hull is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey player and general manager. Brett has 1391 career points. He is regarded as one of the greatest players in NHL history.

Brett is the son of Joanne and professional ice hockey player Bobby Hull. Bobby and Brett are the only father-and-son tandem to achieve the marks of more than 50 goals in an NHL season and more than 600 NHL goals.

His uncle, Dennis Hull, is also a professional ice hockey player. Among his siblings is professional Canadian football player Bart Hull.

Brett is married to Darcie. He has three children with his former wife Alison, including Jude, who is also a hockey player.

Brett’s paternal grandfather was Robert Edward Hull (the son of John Henry Hull and Ada Hull Sturman). Robert was born in Ontario, Canada, to English-born parents.

Brett’s paternal grandmother was Lena Margurite Cook (the daughter of George Delbert Cook and Laura Louise Toppings).

Brett’s maternal grandfather was Donald Stoddard McKay (the son of Neil Angus McKay and Lucille Stoddard). Donald was born in Utah.

Brett’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Phyllis Abbott (the daughter of Jack Abromovitz, later Jack L. Abbott, and of Evelyn E. Johnstone). Shirley was born in California. Jack was born in Illinois, to Russian Jewish parents. Evelyn’s mother was Canadian.

Source: Marriage record of Brett’s maternal grandparents, Donald Stoddard McKay and Shirley Phyllis Abbott – https://www.familysearch.org

Brett’s maternal grandmother, Shirley Phyllis Abbott, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Shirley Phyllis Abbott on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Holland, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 30, 1996

Ethnicity: Scottish, other

Kennedy McMann is an American actress. She stars as Nancy Drew on the 2019- show of the same name.

She is the daughter of young adult author Lisa McMann and writer and musician Matt McMann. Her brother is artist Kilian McMann.

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