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David Hogg

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Birth Name: David Miles Hogg

Date of Birth: c. 2000/2001

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

David Hogg is an American gun control advocate and activist against gun violence in the United States. He is a survivor of the February 14, 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. David is one of the founding members of Never Again MSD, a gun control advocacy group led by survivors of the shooting.

David is the son of Rebecca Boldrick and Kevin Hogg, a former FBI agent.


Conor Oberst

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Conor Oberst – Haven Festival 2017 Day 1, Copenhagen – August 11, 2017 – Refshaleoen – Copenhagen, Denmark – Keywords: Orientation: Landscape – – Photo Credit: Valeria Magri / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Conor Mullen Oberst

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 15, 1980

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Austrian, 1/8th Polish

Conor Oberst is an American singer and songwriter. He is the founder of indie rock band Bright Eyes.

Conor is the son of Nancy (Mullen) and Matthew Ryan Oberst, Sr. His brothers are Justin and Matthew, who was a musician and teacher.

Conor’s paternal grandfather was Byron Bay Oberst (the son of Martin Oberst and Belle Howe). Martin was born in Strasburg, Germany. Belle was born in Virginia.

Conor’s paternal grandmother was Mary Catherine Nadolny (the daughter of Joseph Nadolny and Eva Mulvihill). Joseph was born in Poland. Eva was the daughter of Joseph J. Mulvihill and Mary Ann Kenny, whose father was Irish and whose mother was the daughter of Irish parents.

Conor’s maternal grandfather was Maurice Patrick “Moon” Mullen (the son of Charles M. “Chase” Mullen and Catherine/Katherine C. Ryan). Charles was the son of Peter Mullen and Ellen M. Back. Catherine was the daughter of Edmund Ryan and Mary Johnson.

Conor’s maternal grandmother was Doris Jean “Joy” Johnson (the daughter of Raymond Sumpter Johnson and Mary Lenora Eppenbach). Raymond was the son of John F. Johnson and Nellie. Mary was the daughter of Frank Eppenbach, whose parents were German and Austrian, and of Mattie Lenora Stanton.

Sources: Genealogy of Conor Oberst (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Conor’s paternal grandmother, Mary Catherine (Nadolny) Oberst – http://catholicvoiceomaha.com

Genealogy of Conor’s maternal grandmother, Doris Jean “Joy” (Johnson) Mullen – http://www.findagrave.com

Nathaniel Rateliff

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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – 2017 Barclaycard British Summer Time Hyde Park – Day 7 – Hyde Park – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Nathaniel David Rateliff

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 7, 1978

Ethnicity: Polish (paternal grandmother), English, possibly other

Nathaniel Rateliff is an American singer and songwriter.

Nathaniel is the son of Sandra Ann “Sandy” Tucker and Cecil C. “Bud” Rateliff.

Nathaniel’s paternal grandfather was named Alfred Arthur Rateliff.

Nathaniel’s paternal grandmother was Shirley M. Rybacki (the daughter of Edmund/Edmond Rybacki and Irene F. Narzonski). Edmund was the son of Mathew C. Rybacki, who was born in either Germany or Poland, and of Weronika/Veronika Alicz, whose parents were Polish. Irene was born in Missouri, and was of Polish descent.

Sources: Obituary of Nathaniel’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

Mandell Maughan

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Mandell Maughan – 2017 Summer TCA Tour – CBS Television Studios’ Summer Soiree – Arrivals – CBS Lot in Studio City – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Mandell Rosemarie Maughan

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 24, 1983

Ethnicity:
*75% Portuguese
*25% English, likely some Welsh

Mandell Maughan is an American film and television actress.

Mandell is the daughter of Maureen Adele (Correia) Shuster and Benjamin Brown “Ben” Maughan, III. Mandell’s mother is pictured here.

Mandell’s parents have Portuguese roots. Mandell’s father also has English and likely some Welsh ancestry.

Mandell’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Brown “Ben” Maughan, II (the son of Benjamin Brown “Ben” Maughan and Mary Elizabeth Davis). Mandell’s great-grandfather Benjamin was the son of Michael Edwin Maughan, whose parents were from Northumberland, England, and of Clara Newton, who was from Sunderland, England. Mary was the daughter of George William Davis and Mary Elizabeth Pullan/Pullen, who was from Yorkshire, England.

Mandell’s paternal grandmother is/was Algerina N. Freitas (the daughter of John Freitas and Augustina). Algerina was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Portugal.

Mandell’s maternal grandparents were surnamed Correia and Virissimo.

Sources: Birth record of Mandell Maughan – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Mandell’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mandell’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Mandell’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin Brown “Ben” Maughan, Jr. – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Mandell’s paternal great-grandparents, Benjamin Brown “Ben” Maughan and Mary Elizabeth Davis – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Mandell’s paternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister), Mary (Freitas) Rogers – http://www.legacy.com

Ryan Gaul

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Ryan Gaul – “Killing Gunther” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Ryan F. Gaul

Place of Birth: Damariscotta, Maine, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 29, 1973

Ethnicity: French-Canadian, English, Northern Irish

Ryan Gaul is an American writer and actor.

Ryan is the son of Mary (Tompkins) and David R. Gaul.

Ryan’s paternal grandparents were Howard R. Gaul and Elizabeth W. Johnson. Howard was born in Canada, and likely was the son of Constantine Gaul and Annie Eliza Collins. Elizabeth was English.

Ryan’s maternal grandfather was named M. Hobart Tompkins.

Ryan’s maternal grandmother was Helen Ann Quinn (the daughter of John Quinn and Catherine/Katherine). John was born in New Jersey, to a father from Northern Ireland and a mother from England. Catherine was born in New Jersey, to Northern Irish parents.

Sources: Obituary of Ryan’s uncle (father’s brother), Lawrence M. Gaul – http://www.sunjournal.com

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal grandmother, Helen Ann (Quinn) Tompkins – http://obittree.com

Lucy Boynton

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Lucy Boynton – “Murder on the Orient Express” World Premiere – Arrivals – Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 17, 1994

Ethnicity: English

Lucy Boynton is a British actress. She was born in New York City, and raised in London, England, U.K.

Her father, Graham Boynton, is a British journalist, consultant, travel writer, and editor. He was born in England and raised in Bulawayo, Rhodesia.

Her mother, Adriaane Pielou, is a travel writer.

Will Estes

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Birth Name: William Estes Nipper

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

Date of Birth: October 21, 1978

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, possibly other

Will Estes is an American actor.

Will is the son of Mary Lu (Chasteen) and William “Bill” Nipper.

Will’s paternal grandfather was William Dale Nipper (the son of John William Nipper and Dema Florence Jeffers). John was the son of Robert William Nipper and Nellie Gordon Chambers.

Will’s paternal grandmother was named Edith Ann Johnson.

Will’s maternal grandfather was Keith Burton Chasteen (the son of William Columbus Chasteen and Donnie Mae Havens). William was the son of Christopher Columbus Chasteen and Martha Ann Richey. Donnie was the daughter of John Wesley Havens and Minnie Mae Harris.

Will’s maternal grandmother was Arlene Faye Standage. Arlene was adopted at birth by Howard Harvey Standage and Mary Leota Holt.

Sources: Genealogy of Will Estes – http://gw.geneanet.org

Birth record of Will Estes – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Heather Goldenhersh

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 Heather Goldenhersh – “Hail, Caesar!” World Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 26, 1973

Ethnicity:
*English, German, Greek (mother)

Heather Goldenhersh is an American actress. She is married to Irish actor Brían F. O’Byrne, with whom she has two children.

Heather was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, by her mother, Jennifer Kay (Appleton), and stepfather, Mark Goldenhersh, who is Jewish. On her mother’s side, Heather has English and German ancestry, and has also claimed to have Greek ancestry.

Heather’s maternal grandfather was William Ogden “Bill” Appleton (the son of George S. Appleton and Sidonia M. Ludwig). George was the son of William R. Appleton and Catherine/Katherine Sturgeon. Sidonia was the daughter of German parents, Oscar F. Ludwig and Mary R. Yeck.

Heather’s maternal grandmother is/was named Patricia “Pat”.

Sources: Obituary of Heather’s maternal grandfather, William Ogden Appleton – http://www.legacy.com

 


Joey Ansah

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Joey Ansah – The Bourne Ultimatum – Los Angeles Movie Premiere – Arrivals – Arclight Theater – Hollywood CA, USA – Keywords: Bourne Ultimatum, Bourne Identity, Joey Ansah, Joe Ansah – – – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Joey Edward K. G. Sasraku-Ansah

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England

Date of Birth: November 24, 1982

Ethnicity:
*Ghanaian (father)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Joey Ansah is a British actor, martial artist, fight choreographer, producer, and director. He is the son of Nicola M. (Treece) and Kofi Ansah (Kofi Sasraku-Ansah), a fashion designer. His brother is musician Ryan Ansah. His uncle is film director Kwaw Ansah.

His father is Ghanaian and his mother is English, from Plymouth, Devon.

Joey’s maternal grandparents were George E. Treece (likely the son of William Treece and Lilian Mary Leavers) and Marcia J. Vardon (the daughter of ? Vardon and ? Heal).

 

Jes Macallan

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Jes Macallan – 2014 ABC Disney Winter TCA Press Tour – Langham Hotel – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Jessica Lee Liszewski

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

Date of Birth: August 9, 1982

Ethnicity:
*Polish (paternal grandfather)
*Italian (paternal grandmother)
*Irish, Slovak, English, Lithuanian (mother)

Jes Macallan is an American actress. Jes was previously married to Canadian actor Jason Gray-Stanford.

Jes is the daughter of Theresa Marie “Terry” (Feheley) and Kenneth S. “Ken” Liszewski.

Jes’ paternal grandfather was Walter Theodore Liszewski, Jr. (the son of Walter Theodore Liszewski, Sr. and Josephine Bronakowska). Jes’ grandfather Walter was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Jes’ paternal grandmother was Bianca Rose Rogliano (the daughter of Pasquale Rogliano and Evelyn Mieda). Bianca was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Jes’ maternal grandfather was Patrick Joseph “Pat” Feheley (the son of Edward J. “Ed” Feheley and Irene T. Maxian). Jes’ great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward M. Feheley, who had Irish ancestry, and of Katherine/Catherine O’Hara, whose own mother was Irish. Irene was the daughter of Michael J. Maxian, who was born in Sekule, Austria-Hungary (now Slovakia), and of Eva Blaska/Blasck/Blazek, who was also from Austria-Hungary.

Jes’ maternal grandmother is named Margaret Latonick (the daughter of Joseph William Latonick and Ellen/Evelyn Elizabeth Fiske). Joseph was the son of William J. Latonick, who was from Lithuania, and of Catherine E. Laskowski/Bunitis, whose parents were Lithuanian. Ellen was the daughter of Miles Byron Fiske/Fisk and Margaret/Margarett Caroline “Carry” Ellis.

Sources: Divorce record  of Jes’ parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jes’ paternal grandfather, Walter Theodore Liszewski, Jr. – http://www.brettfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Jes’ paternal grandmother, Bianca Rose Rogliano – http://obittree.com

Genealogy of Jes’ maternal great-grandmother, Ellen Evelyn (Fiske) Shores Latonick – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jes’ maternal great-grandmother, Ellen Evelyn (Fiske) Shores Latonick – https://www.findagrave.com

 

Chuku Modu

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Birth Name: Chukuma Modu

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: June 19, 1990

Ethnicity: 

*Nigerian, German (father)

*Irish, English (mother)

Family Background: Chuku Modu is an English actor known for his character Dr. Jared Kulu on ABC’s The Good Doctor. Chuku is of Nigerian, German, English, Irish descent.

Source: http://abc.go.com/shows/the-good-doctor/cast/dr-jared-kalu

 

Erik Stocklin

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Birth Name: Erik Flynn Stocklin

Place of Birth: Freehold Township, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 24, 1982

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Northern Irish, German, distant Polish and French

Erik Stocklin is an American actor and composer.

Erik is the son of Anita Kay/Koy (Smith) and Brian Flynn Stocklin.

Erik’s paternal grandmother was Alma Katherine Sheehan (the daughter of Stephen Sullivan Sheehan and Theresa C. Flynn). Stephen was the son of Timothy Sheehan, who was Irish, and of Ellen F., whose parents were Irish.

Erik’s maternal grandfather was Blanchard Drake Smith, Jr. (the son of Blanchard Drake Smith, Sr. and Anita Eva Koy). Blanchard was the son of Euler Beaufort Smith and Blanche Drake. Anita was the daughter of Anthony/Anton John Koy, who was born in Kadlub, Prussia (now Poland), and Elise Brune/Bruner, whose parents were from Germany.

Erik’s maternal grandmother was Mary Seabrook (the daughter of Edward Marion Seabrook, Jr. and Sarah Dougherty Mell). Erik’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward Marion Seabrook, Sr. and Sophie Lee Houston. Sarah was the daughter of Charles Irwin Mell and Mary Bones Dougherty, whose father was from Northern Ireland.

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Mekenna Melvin

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Mekenna Melvin – Yvonne Strahovski 29th Birthday Celebration at Gallery Nightclub in Las Vegas on July 30, 2011 – Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Keywords: head shot, long wavy hair, black strapless dress, black pumps, gold clutch, “CHUCK” Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Justin Paludipan / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mekenna Douglas Melvin

Place of Birth: Saratoga, Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 23, 1985

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Scottish

Mekenna Melvin is an American actress.

Mekenna is the daughter of Pamela S. (Douglas) and Johnny E. Melvin.

Mekenna’s paternal grandfather was William Floyd “Willie” Melvin (the son of Morris W. Melvin and Maggie Mae). Morris likely was the son of Thomas G. Melvin and Lee.

Mekenna’s paternal grandmother was Sadie Mai Larkins (the daughter of Edward Larkins/Larkin and Nellie Waddie/Waddy). Edward likely was the son of R. M. Larkins and Rosa.

Mekenna’s maternal grandfather was named Paul Douglas.

Mekenna’s maternal grandmother was Marianne Patricia “Pat” West (the daughter of Leslie Thomas “Les” West and Violet “Vi” Hamilton). Leslie was the son of Bennie Lawrenc/Lawrence West and Johanna/Josie Quinlan.

Sources: Birth record of Mekenna Melvin – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mekenna’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Mekenna’s paternal grandfather, William Floyd “Willie” Melvin – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Mekenna’s paternal grandmother, Sadie Mai (Larkins) Melvin – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Mekenna’s maternal grandmother, Marianne Patricia “Pat” West – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Mekenna’s maternal grandmother, Marianne Patricia “Pat” (West) Douglas – http://www.findagrave.com

Scott Porter

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Scott Porter – “Jupiter Ascending” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Matthew Scott Porter

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 14, 1979

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Scott Porter is an American actor and singer.

Scott is the son of Robin and Merle “Butch” Porter. His parents are pictured here.

Scott is married to casting director Kelsey Mayfield, with whom he has two children.

Scott’s paternal grandfather was named William Arthur “Bill” Porter, Sr.

Scott’s paternal grandmother was Leona Mae Roost (the daughter of Otto Roost and Rose Johanna “Rosie” Johns). Otto was the son of German parents, William Roost and Lena. Rose was the daughter of John Thomas Johns and Rose/Rosa Theresa Riibe, whose parents were from Prussia and Alsace-Lorraine, France, respectively, and were of German ancestry.

Sources: Genealogy of Scott Porter (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.wikitree.com

Obituary of Scott’s paternal grandfather, William Arthur “Bill” Porter, Sr. – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Scott’s paternal grandmother, Leona Mae (Roost) Porter – http://www.entreprisepub.com

Sarah Sokolovic

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Sarah Sokolovic – HBO’s “Big Little Lies” TV Series Season 1 Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 9, 1980

Ethnicity:
*Serbian (father)
*Swedish, English, German (mother)

Sarah Sokolovic is an American film, television, and theatre actress.

Sarah is the daughter of Donna Mae (Stowell) Mandelin and Dimso “Dan” Sokolovic. Sarah’s father likely was born in Germany, and was of Serbian descent. Sarah’s mother is American, and has English, German, and Swedish roots.

Sarah’s paternal grandfather was Bozidar Sokolovic (the son of Simo Sokolovic and Stanislava Brkovic). Bozidar was born in Drvar, Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina).

Sarah’s paternal grandmother was Nevenka Radjenovic (the daughter of Stevan “Stevo” Radjenovic and Mileva). Nevenka was born in Lika, Yugoslavia (now Croatia).

Sarah’s maternal grandfather was Donald George Stowell (the son of George Guy Stowell and Augusta). George was the son of George B. “Geo” Stowell and Merilla Dette Pease. Augusta was born in Sweden.

Sarah’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Margaret Vollbrecht (the daughter of Frank Vollbrecht and Otellia/Otelia Scharnow). Frank was the son of German parents, Henry Vollbrecht and Maria Schulz. Ottelia was also the daughter of German parents, August Scharnow and Emilie Lichtenberg.

Sources: Genealogy of Sarah Sokolovic – http://www.genealogy.com

Obituary of Sarah’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Sarah’s maternal grandfather, Donald G. Stowell – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Sarah’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Margaret Stowell – http://www.familysearch.org


Haley Hudson

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Haley Hudson – Single Mom Planet Celebration of Parenthood In Universal City on October 28, 2013 – Infusion Lounge – Universal City, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Haley Kaye Hudson

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 14, 1986

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandfather), English, Scottish, possibly other

Haley Hudson is an American actress.

Haley is the daughter of Laurel Ann (Amato) Fleury and Raymond S. Hudson.

Haley’s maternal grandfather was Frank Charles Amato (the son of Alfred Amato and Grace). Frank was born in Nebraska, to parents from Italy.

Haley’s maternal grandmother was Wilma Eunice Armagost (the daughter of Fred K. Armagost and Alice E. Ireland). Fred was the son of Samuel Kay Armagost. Alice was born in Nebraska, to Scottish parents, James Ireland and Belle.

Sources: Birth record of Haley Hudson – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Haley’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Haley’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Levi Meaden

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Levi Meaden – Universal’s “Pacific Rim: Uprising” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX – Hollywood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com 

Place of Birth: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date of Birth: September 13, 1987

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, possibly other

Levi Meaden is a Canadian actor.

He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and raised in Calgary, Alberta.

Levi’s paternal grandfather was Albert Henry Meaden (the son of Albert “Bert” Meaden and Lydia Robertson). Levi’s grandfather Albert was born in Saskatchewan, to an English father and a Scottish mother.

Levi’s paternal grandmother is named Bernice.

Sources: http://calgaryherald.com

Obituary of Levi’s paternal grandfather, Albert Henry Meaden – http://www.legacy.com

Kip Thorne

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Kip Thorne – 28th Annual American Cinematheque Award Honoring Matthew McConaughey – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kip Stephen Thorne

Place of Birth: Logan, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 1, 1940

Ethnicity: Breton, Cornish, Dutch [including Frisian], English, French, German, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh, 1/8 Danish, 1/8 Manx, 1/8 Swedish, small amount of Belgian [Flemish, Walloon], and Mohawk Native American

Kip Thorne is an American theoretical physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017.

His father, David Wynne Thorne, was a chemist, from Perry, Utah. His mother, Alison (Cornish), who was born in Chicago, Illinois, was an economist and the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in the discipline from Iowa State College.

Kip is married to professor of biokinesiology and physical therapy, Carolee Joyce Winstein. He has two children with his former wife, Linda Jean Peterson.

Kip’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his twelfth great-grandfather, Thomas Thorne, of North Molton, Devon, England.

Kip’s paternal grandfather was Milton Jefferson Thorne (the son of Richard Thorn and Rebecca Ann Osborn). Richard was the son of Asahel Thorn and Sarah Lester. Rebecca was the daughter of David Osborn and Cynthia Butler.

Kip’s paternal grandmother was Elmerta Eugenia Nelson (the daughter of Hans Peter Nielsen, later Nelson, and of Viroqua Vilate Neeley). Hans was a Danish emigrant, from Hårup, and was the son of Niels Hans Nielsen (later Nelson) and Ingeborg Sophia Hansdatter. Viroqua was the daughter of William Neeley and Helen Cravath.

Kip’s maternal grandfather was Newell Howland Cornish (the son of Robert Nephi Cornish and Emma Jane Howland). Robert was a Manx emigrant, from Onchan, and was the son of William Cornish and Elizabeth Keig. Emma was the daughter of Henry Howland and Martha Diana Case.

Kip’s maternal grandmother was Louise Larson (the daughter of Alof Larson and May Louise Hunt). Alof was the son of Swedish emigrants, Måns Larsson (later Mons Larson), of Skeglinge, Skåne, and of Elna Olsdotter Malmström, of Lund, Skåne. May was the daughter of John Hunt and Lois Barnes Pratt.

Kip’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourteenth great-grandmother, Elizabeth (1474, Glastonbury, Somerset, England – 1549, Somerset).

Sources: Genealogy of Kip Thorne – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Kip’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Kip’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Braeden Lemasters

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Braeden Lemasters – 32nd Annual Young Artist Awards – Arrivals – Sportsmen’s Lodge – Studio City, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: richard shotwell / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: January 27, 1996

Ethnicity: Italian, German, English, French

Braeden Lemasters is an American actor and musician.

Braeden is the son of Michelle L. (Donnadio) and David Austin “Dave” Lemasters. He has a brother, Austin.

Braeden’s paternal grandfather was David James Lemasters (the son of Austin O. Lemasters and Mary Louise/Louisa Phillips). Austin was the son of Alex Lemasters and Rhoda C. Fox.

Braeden’s paternal grandmother was Betty Ann Accordino (the daughter of Phillip Accordino/Accordina and Jennie/Jenny Canamarino/Colamarino). Phillip was born in Italy. Jennie was born in New York, and was also of Italian descent.

Braeden’s maternal grandfather was named Frank H. Donnadio. Frank was born in Pennsylvania.

Braeden’s maternal grandmother was Carol Audrey “Sally” Housteau (the daughter of Clyde M. Housteau and Frances M. Biehl). Carol was born in Ohio. Frances was the daughter of Jacob A. Biehl, whose parents were German, and of Frances Kathryn Cullen, who was English.

Sources: Marriage record of Braeden’s paternal grandparents, David James Lemasters and Betty Ann Accordino – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Braeden’s maternal grandmother, Carol Audrey “Sally” (Housteau) Donnadio – http://crippenmortuary.com

Jason Danieley

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Jason Danieley – 54th Annual Drama Desk Awards – Arrivals – Fiorello H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: – 0 – – Photo Credit: Anthony G. Moore / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jason Douglas Danieley

Place of Birth: Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 13, 1971

Ethnicity: Irish, English, possibly German

Jason Danieley is an American actor, singer, recording artist, and concert performer.

Jason is the son of Carole (Vickery) and Larry Dale Danieley. He is married to actress and singer Marin Mazzie.

Jason has stated:

Danieley is Irish. Probably from the north of Ireland. Pronunciation-wise, everyone wants to make me Italian.

Jason’s paternal grandmother was named Ruth A. Gross.

Jason’s maternal grandfather was John A. Vickery (the son of Silas Vickery and Jane). Silas was born in Missouri. Jane was from Illinois.

Jason’s maternal grandmother was Reva A. Harrison (the daughter of Martin Andrew Harrison and Ella Viola Presswood). Martin was the son of Elmer Ellsworth Harrison and Mary Catherine Mead. Ella was the daughter of Harman Presswood and Elizabeth Garden, whose own parents were English.

Sources: Obituary of Jason’s father – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Jason’s paternal grandmother, Ruth A. (Gross) DeGuire – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Jason’s maternal grandfather, John A. Vickery – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Jason’s maternal grandmother, Reva A. (Harrison) Vickery – http://www.newspapers.com

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