Birth Name: Adentuji Kasim
Place of Birth: Aberdeen, Scotland
Date of Birth: 1987
Ethnicity: Nigerian, Scottish
Tunji Kasim is a Scottish actor. He was raised in Nigeria and Scotland.
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02/17/2013 – Daniel Vincent Gordh – 3rd Annual Streamy Awards – Arrivals – Hollywood Palladium – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: June 24, 1985
Ethnicity:
*father – Swedish, English, some Scottish and Irish, remote French
*mother – one half Italian, one quarter Irish, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish
Daniel Vincent Gordh is an American actor.
Daniel’s paternal grandfather was George Rudolph Gordh (the son of The Rev. Gustaf/Gustav Arvid Gordh and Agnes Mary Ostergren). George was born in Minnesota. The Rev. Gustav was born in Sweden. Agnes was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Knut Arvid Ostengren, who was Swedish, and of Mary Henrietta Johanson, who was born in England, to a father from Sweden and a mother from England.
Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Gwen Reed (the daughter of Marion Daniel Reed and Madge Robertson). Gwen was born in Kentucky. Marion was born in Georgia, the son of James Daniel Reed and Nancy. Madge was born in Georgia, the daughter of William Rufus Robertson and Minnie Robinson.
Daniel’s maternal grandfather was Vincent DePaul Larkin (the son of John Andrew Larkin and Mollie/Marie/Maria C. Warshofsky/Henry). Vincent was born in New York. John was born in New York, to Irish parents, Felix Larkin and Catherine “Kate” McKeone/McKeon/McKewen. He was a developer and architect. Marie was born in New York, to Jewish emigrants from the Russian Empire, now Poland, Aharon F. “Harry” Warshofsky/Henry and Beila “Annabelle/Bessie” Walinska/Wolinsky/Wollinsky, who was born in Suwalki, Suwalki Province.
Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Edith Lucia Bratti (the daughter of Osvaldo/Oswaldo/Aswaldo Bratti and Elisa/Elizabeth Zilli). Edith was born in New York. Osvaldo was born in Italy, the son of Pietro Bratti and Luisa Anrolut. Elisa was born in Italy, the daughter of Domenico Zilli and Pasqua Calasuovo.
Sources: Obituary of Daniel’s paternal grandmother, Gwen (Reed) Gordh – http://legacy.com
Genealogy of Daniel Vincent Gordh (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com
Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandfather, Vincent DePaul Larkin – http://nytimes.com
Article about Daniel’s maternal great-grandfather, John Andrew Larkin – http://nytimes.com
Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandmother, Edith Lucia (Bratti) Larkin – http://higginsfuneralhome.com
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12/15/2013 – Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond – “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Beacon Theater – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Jeffrey Wayne Richmond
Place of Birth: Garrettsville, Ohio or Kilsyth, West Virginia, U.S.
Date of Birth: January 7, 1961
Ethnicity: English, small amounts of Scottish, German, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish
Jeff Richmond is an American composer, actor, director, and producer.
Jeff is the son of Alice and Wayne Richmond. He is married to actress, comedian, writer, and producer Tina Fey, with whom he has two children.
Jeff’s paternal grandfather was Edward Grover Richmond (the son of Gordon Lee Richmond and Grace Ames). Edward was born in West Virginia. Gordon was the son of Andrew Jackson Richmond and Francina Richmond. Grace was the daughter of George William Ames and Virginia Victoria Kincaid.
Jeff’s paternal grandmother was Pearline Arvil Kincaid (the daughter of Homer Kaska Kincaid and Icie May Wills). Pearline was born in West Virginia. Homer was the son of John William Kincaid and Luvina Ward. Icie was the daughter of Napoleon Wills and Victoria Honaker.
Jeff’s maternal grandfather was James Alfonso Estep (the son of James Alfred Estep and Mary Alice Jones). Jeff’s grandfather James was born in Virginia. Mary Alice was the daughter of James Taylor Jones and Mary Annie Harrison.
Jeff’s maternal grandmother was Mildred L. Parcell (the daughter of Jordan Columbus Parcell and Blanche Grant Counts). Mildred was born in West Virginia. Jordan was the son of John B. Parcell. Blanche was the daughter of George Lee Counts and Mattie L. Snodgrass.
Sources: Genealogy of Jeff Richmond – https://www.geni.com
Genealogy and obituary of Jeff’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com
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09/25/2019 – Michael Roark – 2019 MonologueSlam UK Los Angeles Industry Showcase – Arrivals – TCL Chinese 6 Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA , USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos
Birth Name: Michael Sean Roark
Place of Birth: Schaumburg, Illinois, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 9, 1983
Ethnicity:
*father – Luxembourgish, German, Irish, English, Scottish
*mother – Italian, including Sicilian
Michael Roark is an American actor.
Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Raymond M. “Ray” Roark (who likely was the son of Frederick Melvin “Fred” Roark and Mary Belle Morris). Raymond was born in Missouri. Fred was born in Missouri, the son of Albert Ross Roark and Louisa Jane Crider. Michael’s great-grandmother Mary was born in Missouri, the daughter of William E. Morris and Agnes Blythe.
Michael’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Terry O. Kohnen (the daughter of Arthur Kohnen and Eugena/Eugenia/Eugene/Eugenie Knitscher/Knicht/Kanish). Dorothy was born in Illinois. Arthur was born in Luxembourg, the son of Johann Peter Kohnen and Anna Suet/Zuang. Eugena was born in either Poland or Germany, and was listed as a German speaker on the 1930 U.S. Census.
Michael’s maternal grandfather was Joseph J. Alesi (the son of Vito/Veto Alesi and Josephine Scimeca). Joseph was born in Louisiana, to parents from Italy. Vito was the son of Phillip Alesi and Phillipie Attusa.
Michael’s maternal grandmother was Santa Rose “Tina” Crescionne (the daughter of Peter Paul Crescionne and Rosalie Palermo). Santa was born in Louisiana. Peter was born in Louisiana, to parents from Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Pietro Crescionne and Santa Scimeca. Rosalie was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Pietro Palermo and Desiderata “Daisy” Bivona, who were from Salaparuta and Gibellina, both in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy.
Sources: Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy Terry O. (Kohnen) Hansen – http://legacy.com
Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Santa Rose “Tina” (Crescionne) Alesi – http://obits.theadvocate.com
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08/04/2019 – Monet Mazur – The CW’s Summer 2019 TCA All-Star Party – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Monet Happy Mazur
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 17, 1976
Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Serbian
*25% mix of English, German, and Scottish
Monet Mazur is an American actress and model.
Monet is the daughter of model Valerie Chasin and illustrator Ruby Mazur. Monet’s father is Jewish. Monet’s mother has English, German, Scottish, and Croatian/Serbian ancestry.
One of Monet’s half-brothers is actor Matisse Mazur. Monet is cousin of American vocalist, rapper, and record producer Epic Mazur. Monet has two children with her former husband, British writer, producer, and director Alex de Rakoff.
Monet’s maternal grandfather was John Joseph Yule (the son of Eldred John Yule and Bertha Agnes Romer). John was born in California. Eldred was born in British Columbia, Canada, the son of Joseph Browning Yule, whose parents were Scottish and English, and of Mary Jane Rusk, whose mother was English. Bertha was born in California, to German parents, Joseph Romer and Anna Mader.
Monet’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ann/Edna Davis (the daughter of Rada Davidovac/Davidovacz/Davidovich, later Rudolph Davis, and of Julia Eva Ragusich/Regusich). Mary was born in Ohio, to Serbian parents. Her father was from Elemir. Julia’s mother’s surname was Paunovic.
Source: Obituary of Monet’s mother – http://www.legacy.com
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Place of Birth: Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 23, 1991
Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, German, French
Hunter Clowdus is an American actor.
Hunter’s paternal grandfather was Chandler Lamar Clowdus (the son of Chandler C. Clowdus and Maude/Maud Smith). Hunter’s grandfather Chandler was born in Alabama. Hunter’s great-grandfather Chandler was born in Alabama. Maude was born in Tennessee.
Hunter’s paternal grandmother was named Elvie Joyce.
Hunter’s maternal grandfather was Paul Morrell McAmis (the son of George W. McAmis and Mae Lucille). Paul was born in Tennessee. George was born in Tennessee, the son of James McAmis and Elizabeth “Eliza” Cook. Mae was born in Tennessee.
Hunter’s maternal grandmother was Frances Jenkins (the daughter of Horace Fredrick Jenkins and Ora Mae/May Anderson). Frances was born in Tennessee. Horace was born in Tennessee, the son of Andrew Curtis Jenkins and Ellen Mae Butler. Ora was born in Tennessee, the daughter of John Elisha Anderson and Emma Mae Kyker.
Sources: Obituary of Hunter’s paternal grandfather, Chandler Lamar Clowdus – http://www.findagrave.com
Obituary of Hunter’s maternal grandfather, Paul Morrell McAmis – http://chattanoogan.com
Obituary of Hunter’s maternal grandmother, Frances (Jenkins) McAmis – http://dignitymemorial.com
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06/26/2018 – Jeffrey Donovan – “Sicario: Day Of The Soldado” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Jeffrey Thomas Donovan
Place of Birth: Amesbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 11, 1968
Ethnicity: Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian
Jeffrey Donovan is an American actor. He is the son of Nancy Matthews.
His uncle, mother’s brother, Don Matthews, worked as a coach in the CFL (Canadian Football League). He was known as “The Don.”
Jeffrey’s maternal grandfather was Fred/Frederick Keith Hunt Matthews (the son of Arthur Frederick Matthews and Mary Edith Donald). Jeffrey’s grandfather Fred was a steel mill worker, who was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, to parents from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Jeffrey’s great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Henry Jay Matthews and Mary Jane Weeks. Jeffrey’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Benjamin Bearsto Donald and Christy Anne Simpson.
Jeffrey’s maternal grandmother was Ida Mary/Marie Marguerite Babin (the daughter of Jean-Baptiste/John Baptiste Babin and Annie I. Walsh). Ida was from Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada. Jean-Baptiste was the son of Antoine Babin and Marie Rose Vautour.
Sources: Marriage record of Jeffrey’s maternal grandparents, Fred/Frederick Keith Hunt Matthews and Ida Mary/Marie Marguerite Babin – https://www.familysearch.org
Birth record of Jeffrey’s maternal grandfather, Fred/Frederick Keith Hunt Matthews – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Jeffrey’s maternal great-grandparents, Arthur Frederick Matthews and Mary Edith Donald – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Jeffrey’s maternal great-grandfather, Jean-Baptiste/John Baptiste Babin – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Joaquín Rafael Bottom
Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date of Birth: October 28, 1974
Ethnicity:
*father – English, with some Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, Welsh, and French Huguenot
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish
Joaquín Phoenix, previously also credited as Leaf Phoenix, is an American actor, musician, producer, music video director, and activist. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Joker (2019). He is also known for his roles in the films To Die For, Gladiator, and The Master, among many others. He is the brother of late actor River Phoenix, as well as actresses Rain Phoenix, Liberty Phoenix, and Summer Phoenix.
He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to parents from the continental United States. Joaquín is the son of John Phoenix (born Johnny Lee Bottom), from California, and Arlyn Phoenix (born Arlyn Dunetz), a social activist, from New York. Joaquín’s father is of English, along with Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, Welsh, and French Huguenot, ancestry. Joaquín’s mother is Jewish; half of her family are Russian Jews and the other half are Hungarian Jews.
He was raised in Florida and California. At one point, Joaquín’s parents joined the religious group Children of God, which they later left.
Joaquín has said:
I’m Jewish… But I don’t think I’ve ever been very religious, no, though I do consider myself a spiritual person. I appreciate a lot of traditions from various faiths. I’m on a path.
Joaquín’s patrilineal line can be traced to John Bottom, who was born, c. 1598, in Archers Hoop, Malmsbury, England, and to his wife Elizabeth.
Joaquín’s paternal grandfather was Ehlia/Robert Merrill Bottom (the son of William Dell Bottom and Cordelia Pearl Matherly). Robert was born in Kentucky, as were all of his grandparents. William was the son of Fidellar/Phidellar Sharp “Dee” Bottom and Rachel Ann Bolling/Bowling. Cordelia was the daughter of David Houston Matherly and Sarah Frances “Sally” Purdom.
Joaquín’s paternal grandmother was Beulah Ernestine Ingram (the daughter of Robert Lee Ingram and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leidy/Lydie). Beulah was born in Missouri. Robert was the son of Robert T. Ingram and Ellen L. Curry. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of William John Leidy and Sarah Clarissa Dyer.
Joaquín’s maternal grandfather was Meyer Dunetz (the son of Samuel/Sam Dunetz and Libbe/Libby “Sallie” Grodenzik). Meyer was born in New York. Samuel and Libbe were Russian Jewish immigrants. Samuel was the son of Moses/Moshe Idel Dunetz and Shifra. Libbe was the daughter of Simon Gordon and Menucha.
Joaquín’s maternal grandmother was Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz (the daughter of Ignatz/Jenat Lefkowitz and Marija/Mary Beck). Margaret was born in New York, the daughter of Hungarian Jewish immigrants. Ignatz was born in Imre, Zemplén, Hungary (now Malčice, Slovakia), the son of Herman Lefkowitz and Rose Greenwald. Mary was the daughter of Ignatz Beck and Maly/Amalia/Mali Frankel.
Sources: Genealogies of Joaquín Phoenix – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
Joaquín’s uncle (father’s brother), Phillip Bottom, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Joaquín’s paternal grandfather, Ehlia/Robert Merrill Bottom – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Joaquín’s paternal grandmother, Beulah Ernestine Ingram, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Joaquín’s great-uncle (maternal grandfather’s brother), Bernard Dunetz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Joaquín’s maternal grandfather, Meyer Dunetz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Joaquín’s maternal grandmother, Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Thomas Montgomery Newman
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: October 20, 1955
Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% British Isles [Scottish, English]
*12.5% Swedish
Thomas Newman is an American composer. He is known for his many film scores.
Thomas is the son of Martha Louise (Montgomery), from Mississippi, and Alfred Newman, from Connecticut. His father was a prominent composer, in films. His brother, David Newman, sister, Maria Newman, uncles, Lionel Newman and Emil Newman, cousin, Randy Newman, and first cousin, once removed, Joey Newman, are/were all prominent composers and musicians, many of them working in film.
Thomas is married to Ann Marie, with whom he has three children.
Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Michael Nemorofsky/Newman (the son of Michael Nemorofsky and Luba Garofsky). Thomas’ grandfather Michael was a Jewish emigrant, who was born in Yelets, Gorod Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia.
Thomas’ paternal grandmother was Luba Koskoff (the daughter of Yale Lewis Koskoff and Rossa Shapiro). Luba was a Jewish emigrant, who was born in Elisavetgrad, Russia. Rossa was the daughter of Sarah Kosinski.
Thomas’ maternal grandfather was William Robert “Billy B.”/”B. B.” Montgomery (the son of George Montgomery and Stephanie Cederström). William was born in Tennessee. Stephanie was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
Thomas’ maternal grandmother was Marie Louise (Moss) Montgomery (the daughter of Vincent Moss and Audrey Anneberg). Thomas’ grandmother Louise was born in Tennessee, and was a prominent poet, who was Poet Laureate of Mississippi. Louise’s parents were Jewish emigrants, her father from Moscow, Russia and her mother from Kiev, Kyiv City, Ukraine.
Sources: Genealogy of Thomas Newman – https://www.geni.com
Thomas’ mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Thomas’ mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Thomas’ maternal grandparents, William Robert “Billy B.”/”B. B.” Montgomery and Marie Louise (Moss) Montgomery, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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07/27/2012 – Drew Lachey – 2012 TCA Summer Press Tour – Disney ABC Television Group Party – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Birth Name: Andrew John Lachey
Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 8, 1976
Ethnicity: Dutch (maternal grandfather), English, Scottish, Irish, German, around 1/32 French, distant Welsh
Drew Lachey is an American singer and actor. He is a member of the vocal group 98 Degrees, along with Justin Jeffre, Drew’s brother Nick Lachey, and Jeff Timmons.
Drew is married to Lea Dellecave, with whom he has two children.
Drew’s patrilineal line can be traced to his great-great-great-grandparents, Frank Lachey, who was born, c. 1823, in Alsace, France, and Celestial Marshall.
Drew’s paternal grandfather was Ralph Osmer Lachey (the son of Nicholas John Lachey and Rachel Elizabeth Fagan). Ralph was born in Ohio. Nicholas was the son of Francis Joseph Lachey and Mary Jane Staudt.
Drew’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Ann Morris (the daughter of Robert G. Morris and Ethel V. Hazlett/Hazlet/Hayslet). Ruth was born in Ohio.
Drew’s maternal grandfather was Robert James Fopma (the son of The Rev. Samuel Jacob Fopma and Catherine Pauline den Hartigh). Robert was born in Michigan. The Rev. Samuel, a Christian minister, was Dutch, born in Spannum, the son of Jacob Fopma and Trinjtje/Trijntje Reinalda. Catherine was born in Michigan, the daughter of Pieter/Peter den Hartigh, who was Dutch, and of Adraina/Adrianna Maria Prins, who was of Dutch descent.
Drew’s maternal grandmother was Leigh Dryden Young (the daughter of The Rev. Hodson Kendall Young and Esther Oliver Brown). Leigh was born in Ohio. The Rev. Hodson was a Christian minister, and was the son of John William Young and Mary Emily Kendall. Esther was the daughter of Oliver Brown and Bertha.
Sources: Genealogy of Drew Lachey – https://www.geni.com
Genealogy of Drew Lachey (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
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08/04/2019 – Alex Saxon – The CW’s Summer 2019 TCA All-Star Party – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com
Place of Birth: Liberty, Missouri, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 10, 1987
Ethnicity: Hungarian, German, Swiss-German, Scottish, English, Welsh, possibly other
Alex Saxon is an American actor. He is known for his role on the series Nancy Drew.
Alex’s paternal grandfather was Gordon Edward Saxon (the son of Emil Sekerasy-Saxon and Charlotte Lucie Heinze). Gordon was born in Michigan. Emil was born in Ohio, to parents from Hungary, Stephen Sekerasy and Helena Progner Wagner. Charlotte was from Germany, the daughter of Carl Rudolph Heinze and Marie Amanda Emilie Schulz. Emil and Charlotte were listed as German-speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census.
Alex’s paternal grandmother was named Janet/Jane Louise Buckwalter (the daughter of Howard Buckwalter and Daisy C.). Janet was born in New Jersey. Howard was born in Pennsylvania, the son of John Thomas Buckwalter and Sarah/Sara Alice McWilliams. Daisy was born in Pennsylvania.
Sources: Obituary of Alex’s paternal grandfather, Gordon Edward Saxon – http://richmond.com
Obituary of Alex’s paternal grandmother, Janet/Jane Louise (Buckwalter) Saxon – http://legacy.com
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12/13/2015 – Cameron McKendry – 12th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Hosted by CURE JM Benefiting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles – Arrivals – Avalon Hollywood Nightclub, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos
Birth Name: Cameron D. McKendry
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: January 13, 1996
Ethnicity: Scottish, Bohemian Czech, English, Welsh, Irish, German, French, possibly some Polish
Cameron McKendry is an American actor.
Cameron’s paternal grandfather was James Patrick McKendry (the son of James P. McKendry and Margaret T. Shields). Cameron’s grandfather James was born in Michigan, to parents from Scotland. Cameron’s great-grandfather James’ mother was born in Ireland.
Cameron’s paternal grandmother was named Barbara A. Childress (the daughter of Richard Ellis Childress and Rose). Barbara was born in Michigan. Richard was born in Kentucky, the son of Fisher Alexander Childress and Lydia Moseley. Rose was born in Kentucky.
Cameron’s maternal grandfather is Daniel Joseph Klima (the son of Edward Joseph Klima and Evelyn M. Jancar). Edward was born in Ohio, the son of Joseph Klima, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Mary/Agnes Kutina, who was born in Germany and was a Polish speaker. Evelyn was born in Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Jancar, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Rose “Rosie” Sejba/Seba, whose parents were from Bohemia.
Cameron’s maternal grandmother is named Judith A. “Judy” Ryan (the daughter of Glen M. Ryan).
Sources: Obituary of Cameron’s paternal grandmother, Barbara A. (Childress) McKendry – http://hosting-12930.tributes.com
Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandfather, Edward Joseph Klima – http://obits.cleveland.com
Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandmother, Evelyn M. (Jancar) Klima – http://legacy.com
Death record of Cameron’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Rose “Rosie” (Sejba/Seba) Jancar – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandfather, Glen M. Ryan – http://obits.cleveland.com
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Birth Name: Kiritapu Lyndsay Wilson
Place of Birth: Te Karaka, Gisborne, New Zealand
Date of Birth: December 30, 1983
Ethnicity:
*father – Māori and 1/8th English
*mother – English, 1/4th Māori, 1/16th Scottish and 3/32 French
Kiri Allan is a New Zealand politician. She has been a Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Labour party list, since 23 September, 2017. She also works as a lawyer.
She is affiliated with Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
Kiri was adopted and raised by her maternal aunt Gail (Wilson) and her husband David Allan. Her biological parent’s surnames are Wilson and Mete. She is married to Natalie Coates, with whom she has a daughter.
Kiri has said:
I was raised in Paengaroa, a small town on the western edge of the East Coast electorate with a population of 800. I am one of 10 kids but at an early age my aunty and uncle adopted me and became my mum and dad. From then, I lived my life in multiple worlds, with my pākeha father from Gore, and my mother (my biological aunty) from Te Puna.
Kiri’s paternal grandfather was Kirimangu Martin Duff (the son of Haukino Granville (Hamuti) Duff and Whaitiri Manunui). Wahitir was Māori. Haukino was the son of Granville John Berney Duff, who was from Norfolk, England, and of Rangiamohia Rongopai Te Herekiekie, a Māori from Te Waiariki Pa.
Kiri’s paternal grandmother’s surname was Mete.
Kiri’s maternal grandfather was named Herbert Lindsay (Len) Wilson. Len was white.
Kiri’s maternal grandmother was Kiritapu (Kitty) Borell (the daughter of David Borell and Rangitaia Murray). David was the son of Francis Werahiko (Frank) Borell, who was of Norman French and Māori Ngāti Apakura descent, and of Terina Selina Faulkner, who was one half Māori, one quarter English, and one quarter French, descent. Rangitaia was the daughter of Cotton Ngatote Murray, whose father was Scottish and whose mother was Māori; and of Hoki Kerekau Paama, a Māori woman of Pirirakau hapu and Ngāti Ranginui iwi.
Sources: Genealogy of Kiri Allan – https://www.geni.com
Kiri mentioning her paternal grandfather, Kirimangu Martin Duff – https://twitter.com
Genealogy of Haukino Granville Duff – https://www.geni.com
Genealogy of Kiri’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Cotton Ngatote Murray – https://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Richard Joseph Durbin
Place of Birth: East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 21, 1944
Ethnicity: English, Scottish (paternal grandfather)
Irish (paternal grandmother)
Lithuanian (mother)
Family Background: Dick Durbin is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Illinois.
Dick Durbin was the son of William Pius Durbin Jr. and Ann Kutkin.
Durbin’s paternal grandfather was William Oscar Durbin, the son of Pius Anselm Durbin and Teresa Burtle.
Durbin’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Ellen Gaul, the daughter of William M. Gaul and Mary Elizabeth Cummings. Margaret was born in Illinois to Irish parents.
Dick Durbin’s maternal grandparents were Robert Kutkin and Marcella Saroche, who were both Lithuanian.
Source: Geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79300167/william-pius-durbin (Dick Durbin’s fathers obituary)
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105905594 (Dick Durbin’s mothers obituary)
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04/16/2015 – Jacqueline McKenzie – “The Water Diviner” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Jacqueline Susan McKenzie
Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date of Birth: October 24, 1967
Ethnicity: Scottish, possibly other
Jacqueline McKenzie is an Australian actress.
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07/19/2018 – Kayla Nicole, Travis Kelce – Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards 2018 – Arrivals – Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sir Jones / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Travis Michael Kelce
Place of Birth: Westlake, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 5, 1989
Ethnicity: Polish, English, Scottish
Travis Kelce is an American professional football player. He is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL).
Travis is the son of Donna and Edward Kelce. His brother is professional football player Jason Kelce.
Travis’ maternal grandfather was Donald Roy Blalock (the son of Roy Percy Blalock and Helen Henrietta Sadlowsky). Donald was born in Ohio. Travis’ great-grandfather Roy was the son of William O. Blalock and Hattie Lyons. Helen was born in Ohio, the daughter of ethnic Polish parents, John Sadlowsky and Henrietta Olchefsky.
Travis’ maternal grandmother was named Ina Marie Petranek. Ina was born in Ohio.
Source: Genealogy of Travis Kelce (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
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06/10/2019 – John Savage – 2019 Brentwood & Pacific Palisades Film Festival – Arrivals – The Landmark, 10850 Pico Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA , USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos
Birth Name: John Smeallie Youngs
Place of Birth: Old Bethpage, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 25, 1949
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Dutch
John Savage is an American actor.
He is the son of Muriel Vanderveer (Smeallie) and Floyd-Jones Youngs, an insurance salesman.
John’s paternal grandfather was Floyd-Jones Youngs/Younge (the son of Elbert Jones Younge and Annie Mansfield). Floyd-Jones was born in New York.
John’s paternal grandmother was named Ruth C. Ruth was born in New York, to a Scottish father.
John’s maternal grandfather was John VanDerVeer Smeallie (the son of James A. Smeallie and Ada VanDerVeer). John was born in Amsterdam, New York. Ada was the daughter of John J. VanDerVeer and Jennie A. VanEvera.
John’s maternal grandmother was Madge Ernestine Robie (the daughter of George L. Robie and Ernestine/Earnestine Dalton). Madge was born in New York. Ernestine was born in Wisconsin.
Sources: John’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of John’s mother – https://www.legacy.com
Death record of John’s maternal grandfather, John VanDerVeer Smeallie – https://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of John’s maternal great-grandmother, Ada (VanDerVeer) Smeallie – https://www.findagrave.com
John’s maternal grandmother, Madge Ernestine Robie, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth Name: James Michael Johnston
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: July 7, 1989
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish
Jamie Johnston is a Canadian actor, singer, and songwriter. He is known for starring on the show Degrassi: The Next Generation.
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Birth Name: Rebecca C. Grant
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 18, 1976
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, one eighth Mexican, distant German and Dutch
Rebecca Spence is an American actress and writer.
Rebecca’s paternal grandfather was Charles John Grant (the son of Charles Grant and Pabla Garcia). Rebecca’s grandfather Charles was born in Sabinas, Mexico, to a Scottish father and a Mexican mother.
Rebecca’s paternal grandmother was Carlotta Violet Cheney (the daughter of Julius William Cheney and Mildred Imelda Jester). Julius was the son of Jehial/Jabiah/Joehial W. Cheney and Minerva N. Jenkins. Mildred was the daughter of James Jester and Mary Jewett.
Rebecca’s maternal grandfather was Roger Earle Phillips (the son of Louis Ross Phillips and Theresa Frances Fish). Roger was born in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. Louis was the son of Charles Phillips and Nettie Frances Van Dorn. Theresa was the daughter of William C. Fish and Anna Frances Bodfish.
Rebecca’s maternal grandmother was Maud A. Larkin (the daughter of Thomas Kinsey Larkin and Ada M. Brower). Thomas was the son of Isaac Larkin and Rachel C. Kinsey. Rebecca’s great-grandmother Ada was the daughter of Amos Brower.
Sources: Obituaries of Rebecca’s father – https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.familysearch.org
Rebecca’s paternal grandfather, Charles John Grant, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Charles John Grant on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Rebecca’s maternal grandfather, Roger Earle Phillips – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Robert Maxwell Martensen
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States
Date of Birth: August 1, 1988
Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Scottish, likely Danish, Welsh, and French-Canadian
Max Carver is an American actor.
Max is the son of Anne (Carver), a philanthropist and community activist, and Robert Martensen, a physician, historian, and author.
His twin brother is actor Charlie Carver, who was born seven minutes earlier, on the previous day. They are from a wealthy, upper-class family. Their maternal grandfather, G. W. Douglas Carver, was an oil promoter, partner in the Carver Dodge Oil Company of Denver, developer of several Indonesian oil fields, and horse breeder.
Max’s paternal grandfather was Lorenz Thomas “Marty” Martensen, Jr. (the son of Lorenz Thomas Martensen and Marie/Mary Eleanor Copenhafer). Max’s grandfather Lorenz was born in Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa. Max’s great-grandfather Lorenz was born in Bredtstatt, Germany, the son of Zacharius Martensen and Agatha Andreasen, and likely had Danish ancestry. Marie was born in Illinois, the daughter of John Copenhafer and Mary A. Shettle.
Max’s paternal grandmother was named Bernice Helen Sommer (the daughter of Walter S. Sommer and Anna P.). Bernice was born in Wisconsin.
Max’s maternal grandfather was G. W. Douglas Carver (George William Douglas Carver, the son of Clifford Nickels Carver and Helene/Helena Philae Olive Virginia Maxwell). Max’s grandfather G. W. was born in Glen Cove, New York. Max’s great-grandfather Clifford was the son of Amos Dow Carver and Inez Scott Morgan. Helene was born in England, the daughter of John Grenfell Maxwell and Louise Selina Bonynge, and had English, Irish, and distant German, ancestry.
Max’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Hitchcock (the daughter of Fremont Bodine Hitchcock and Pauline Chamberlain). Margaret was born in Illinois. Fremont was the son of Howard Horace Hitchcock, whose mother was Canadian, and of Nellie Watters, whose own parents was Scottish. Pauline was the daughter of Paul F. Chamberlain and Frances Margaret Harbaugh.
Sources: Marriage record of Max’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org
Birth record of Max’s paternal grandfather, Lorenz Thomas “Marty” Martensen, Jr. – http://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Max’s paternal great-grandfather, Lorenz Thomas Martensen – https://www.familysearch.org
Max’s paternal grandmother, Bernice Helen Sommer, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Max’s mother (through her own sister) – http://www.ancestry.com
Obituary of Max’s maternal grandfather, G. W. Douglas Carver – http://www.nytimes.com
Max’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Hitchcock, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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