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Keala Settle

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Keala Settle – Gold Meets Golden: The 5th Anniversary Refreshed by Coca-Cola, Globes Weekend Gets Sporty with Athletic Royalty – Arrivals – The House on Sunset Lounge, 9169 Sunset Boulevard – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Laie, Oahu, Hawaii, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 5, 1975

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Māori, some Scottish (mother)

Keala Settle is an American actress and singer.

Keala is the daughter of Susanne Ti and David Settle. Her father was born in Alden, England. Her mother was born in New Zealand, and was of Māori descent. Keala’s parents are pictured here.

Keala’s maternal grandfather was Ruanui “Rua” Hamahona MacDonald (the son of Tuiti Makitanara and Karaitiana). Ruanui was born in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. Tuiti was born in Havelock, New Zealand, the son of Teori “George” MacDonald, whose father had Scottish ancestry, and of Rina Puhipuhi Meihana. Karaitiana was the daughter of Te One McGregor.

Keala’s maternal grandmother was Ti Waiti Te Maari (the daughter of Piripi Te Aroatua and Rurea Heke Riwai). Ti Waiti was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Piripi was the son of Te Rangikawhiua Jack Waiwera Te Aroatua and Amiria Te Maari. Rurea was the daughter of Arapata Te Ohaki Te Maari and Keita Ihakara Te Kahutipua.

Sources: http://entertainment.inquirer.net

Genealogy of Keala Settle (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Keala’s mother – http://www.serenityfhs.com


Mike Faist

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Mike Faist – 2017 Tony Awards – Meet The Nominees Press Junket – Arrivals – Sofitel New York Hotel – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: actor, “Dear Evan Hansen,” musical, Broadway theater excellence, entertainment, productions, media event, performers nominee lapel pins Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Michael David Faist

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

Date of Birth: January 5, 1992

Ethnicity: German, English

Mike Faist is an American actor.

Mike is the son of Julia A. (Grooms) and Kurt Douglas Faist.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Curtis Lee “Curt” Faist (the son of John L. Faist and Sophia/Sophie Christina Fulkert). John was born in Ohio, the son of Mathias Faist, who was German, and of Louise Margaret Kline. Sophia was the daughter of John H. Fulkert, whose parents were German, and of Anna B. Doersch.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Doris E. Hetrick (the daughter of Perry Oscar Hetrick and Ella Evangeline/Evangaline Stierwalt). Perry was the son of Evran/Ephraim Alfred Hetrick and Clara Ellen Boyer. Ella was the daughter of John H. Stierwalt and Leah Rebecca Siegenthaler, whose father was German.

Sources: Genealogy of Mike Faist (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Obituary of Mike’s paternal grandmother, Doris E. (Hetrick) Faist – http://www.legacy.com

Jane Hawking

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Jane Hawking and Felicity Jones – “The Theory of Everything” UK Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon Leicester Square – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Beryl Jane Wilde

Place of Birth: Norwich, Norfolk, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 29 March, 1944

Ethnicity: English

Jane Hawking is an English author and teacher.

Jane is the daughter of Beryl Vera (Eagleton) and George Leslie Wilde.

Jane is married to organist Jonathan Hellyer Jones. She has three children with her former husband, theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author Stephen Hawking.

Jane’s maternal grandfather was Arthur Sydney Eagleton (the son of Arthur Joseph Eagleton and Harriet Mahala Dingle). Jane’s great-grandfather Arthur was the son of William Eagleton and Elizabeth Southgate. Harriet was the daughter of James William Dingle and Matilda Browne.

Jane’s maternal grandmother was Vera Annie Barham (the daughter of Charles Barham and Mary). Charles was the son of George Barham and Sarah Gardener.

Source: Genealogy of Jane Hawking (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Lucy Hawking

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Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawking, Jane Hawking – “The Theory of Everything” UK Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon Leicester Square – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Catherine Lucy Hawking

Place of Birth: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 2 November, 1970

Ethnicity:
*75% English
*25% Scottish

Lucy Hawking is an English journalist, novelist, educator, and philanthropist.

Her father, Stephen Hawking, was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author. Her mother, Jane Hawking, is an author and teacher.

Lucy has a son with her former husband, Alex Mackenzie Smith, who is a former member of the United Nations Peace Corps in Bosnia.

Lucy’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, William Hawking.

Lucy’s paternal grandfather was Frank Hawking (the son of Robert Hawking and Mary Lund Atkinson). Robert was born in Ellenthorpe, Yorkshire, and was the son of John Hawking and Hannah Atkinson. Mary was the daughter of William Atkinson and Anne/Ann Groves.

Lucy’s paternal grandmother was Isobel Eileen Walker (the daughter of Jame Walker and Agnes “Nancy” Stevenson Law). Isobel was born in Glasgow, Scotland. James was also born in Glasgow, and was the son of Archibald Walker and Janet Audrey Margaret Morris. Agnes was also born in Glasgow, and was the daughter of Andrew Law and Agnes Stevenson.

Lucy’s maternal grandfather was named George Leslie Wilde.

Lucy’s maternal grandmother was Beryl Vera Eagleton (the daughter of Arthur Sydney Eagleton and Vera Annie Barham). Arthur was the son of Arthur Joseph Eagleton and Harriet Mahala Dingle. Lucy’s great-grandmother Vera was the daughter of Charles Barham and Mary.

Sources: Genealogies of Lucy Hawking – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Harris Dickinson

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Harris Dickinson – FX’s “The Americans” TV Series Season 6 Premiere – Arrivals – Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Cable television programming Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Harris John Dickinson

Place of Birth: Waltham Forest, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: c. July 1996

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Harris Dickinson is an English actor, writer, and director.

Harris’s maternal grandfather is Harold Ernest Lyons (the son of Albert William Lyons and Clara Alice Duffy). Harold was born in Bethnal Green, London. Albert was the son of Albert Joe Lyons and Ellen Leah Freeman.

Harris’s maternal grandmother was Maureen Teresa Horner (the daughter of Joseph Horner and Ellen/Helen Teresa Corbett). Maureen was born in West Ham, Essex. Joseph was the son of Joseph Bean Horner and Mary Ann. Ellen was born in Clonmel, Ireland, the daughter of Patrick Corbett and Catherine/Kate Fennessey.

Source: Genealogy of Harris Dickinson (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.larigan.com

Trey Gowdy

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Birth Name: Harold Watson Gowdy III

Place of Birth: Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 22, 1964

Ethnicity: English, some German and Swiss-German, likely some Welsh

Trey Gowdy is an American attorney, politician, and federal prosecutor. A Republican, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina, since January 3, 2011, and Chair of the House Oversight Committee, since June 13, 2017. He was previously Chair of the House Benghazi Committee, from May 8, 2014 to July 8, 2016.

Trey is the son of Novalene (Evans) and Harold Watson “Hal” Gowdy, Jr. He is married to Terri Dillard, with whom he has two children.

Trey’s paternal grandfather was Harold Watson Gowdy (the son of Simon Watson Gowdy and Cora Rickenbaker). Harold was born in South Carolina. Simon was the son of Benjamin Lawrence Gowdy and Adeline James. Cora was the daughter of Fuller Thompson Rickenbaker and Pauline E. Able.

Trey’s paternal grandmother was Edred Truesdale (the daughter of Charles Hill Truesdale and Bessie Florence Crouch). Charles was the son of Benjamin Trantham Truesdale and Laura Horton. Bessie was the daughter of The Rev. John Calhoun Crouch and Cornelia Elizabeth Jane Sandifer.

Sources: Genealogy of Trey Gowdy (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Trey’s paternal grandparents, Harold Watson Gowdy and Edred Truesdale – https://old.findagrave.com

History of Trey’s Swiss Rickenbaker ancestors – https://ogsgs.org

Max Sandvoss

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Steve Sandvoss – 23rd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival – Arrivals – Bova Restaurant – Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA – Keywords: – False – – Photo Credit: Jay Kravetz / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stephen James Sandvoss

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

Date of Birth: June 23, 1980

Ethnicity:
*Swiss-German (father)
*German, Dutch, English, Norwegian (mother)

Max Sandvoss is an American actor. He is also known as Steve Sandvoss.

Max is the son of Joyce Elizabeth (Weurding) and Rolf Herman George Sandvoss. Max’s father was born in Switzerland. Max’s mother is American. Max has a brother, Peter.

Max’s maternal grandfather was James Lawton Weurding, Jr. (the son of James Lawton Weurding, Sr. and Miltina E. Lawton). James was the son of Ralph Weurding, whose parents were Dutch. Miltina was the daughter of Milton/Nillon S. Lawton and Etna Elizabeth Beam.

Max’s maternal grandmother was Jane Alice Thies (the daughter of Louis H. Thies and Alice Slater). Louis was the son of Herman J. Thies, who was German, and of Elizabeth Lewis, who was Norwegian. Alice was the daughter of Peter Slater/Sliter, whose parents were Dutch, and of Rose Threagould, who was English.

Sources: Genealogy of Max’s mother – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Max’s maternal grandfather, James Lawton Weurding, Jr. – http://www.familysearch.org

Jason Ralph

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Jason Ralph – 2018 NBCUniversal Winter Press Tour – Arrivals – The Langham Huntington Hotel – Pasadena, CA, USA – hoto Credit: Carla Van Wagoner / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jason D. Ralph

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

Date of Birth: April 7, 1986

Ethnicity: English, German, Dutch, possibly French

Jason Ralph is an American film and stage actor.

Jason is the son of Beth Ann (Noel) Gonzalez and a father surnamed Ralph.

Jason’s maternal grandfather is Thomas “Tom” Noel (the son of Frank George Noel and Frances Popma). Frank was the son of Peter H. Noel and Anna Kuhn, whose mother was German. Frances was the daughter of John A. Popma, whose parents were Dutch, and of Katherine M. Hoving, whose parents were also Dutch.

Jason’s maternal grandmother is Joy Bonzheim (who was likely the daughter of Don Bonzheim). Don was the son of Crist W. Bonzheim, who was German, and of Malie/Mattie Wood.

Sources: Obituary of Jason’s maternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), John P. Noel – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jason’s maternal great-grandfather, Frank George Noel – http://www.familysearch.org


Angus Imrie

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Birth Name: Angus William Jake Imrie

Place of Birth: Isle Of Wight, Hampshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 2 August, 1994

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, small amount of Northern Irish

Angus Imrie is an English actor. He is the son of actors Celia Imrie and Benjamin Whitrow.

Angus’ paternal grandparents were Philip Whitrow and Mary Alexandra I. A. Flounders (the daughter of parents surnamed Flounders and Turner).

Angus’ maternal grandfather is David Andrew Imrie (the son of John James Imrie and Jane Kerr Pollock). David was born in Glasgow, Scotland. John was the son of James Imrie and Margaret Mills. Jane was the daughter of Robert Pollock and Eliza Smith.

Angus’ maternal grandmother is Diana Elizabeth Blois Cator (the daughter of Charles George Lumley Cator and Adeline Louisa Blois). Diana was born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. Charles was the son of the son of Charles Oliver Frederick Cator and Isabella Maria Baker. Adeline was the daughter of John Ralph Blois and Eliza Ellen Chapman.

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

Genealogy of Angus’ mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Lindsay Pulsipher

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Lindsay Pulsipher – “Justified” Season 4 Premiere – Arrivals – Paramount Studios – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Courtney Vaudreuil / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 6, 1979

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, 3/16ths Danish, 1/16th Swedish

Lindsay Pulsipher is an American actress.

Lindsay is the daughter of Kathleen (Simmons) and Richard Lee Pulsipher.

Lindsay’s paternal grandfather was John Lewis Pulsipher, Jr. (the son of John Lewis Pulsipher, Sr. and Margaret Bodil Johnson). Lindsay’s great-grandfather John was the son of John David Pulsipher and Ann Elizabeth Bowler. Margaret was the daughter of Nephi Johnson and Bodil Margarethe Andersen, who was Danish.

Lindsay’s paternal grandmother was Marian Lee (the daughter of Wilford Willard Lee and Marion May Bentley). Wilford was the son of Joseph H. Lee. Lindsay’s great-grandmother Marion was the daughter of Frank Richard Bentley and Marion Carter.

Lindsay’s maternal grandfather was Linville Symons Simmons (the son of Linville Leroy Simmons and Florence Cassandra Symons). Lindsay’s great-grandfather Linville was the son of Joseph Marcellus Simmons and Rachel Emma Woolley. Florence was the daughter of Charles William Symons, who was English, and of Arzella Whitaker, whose father was English.

Lindsay’s maternal grandmother was Helena Peterson (the daughter of Hyrum Peterson and Mary Agnes Hill). Hyrum was the son of Danish parents, John C. Peterson and Helena/Nicolena Olsen. Mary Agnes was the daughter of a Scottish father, Daniel Currie Hill, who was from Johnstone, Renfrewshire, and of a Swedish mother, Frederica Peterson, who was from Östergötland.

Sources: Genealogy of Lindsay’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Lindsay’s maternal grandmother, Helena (Peterson) Simmons – http://www.deseretnews.com

Colin Ford

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Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 22, 1996

Ethnicity: English, possibly

Colin Ford is an American actor.

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Louis Ashbourne Serkis

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Birth Name: Louis George Ashbourne Serkis

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

Date of Birth: c. July 2004

Ethnicity: English, one quarter Armenian, possibly other

Louis Ashbourne Serkis, also known as Louis Serkis, is an English actor. He will star in the title role in the 2019 film The Kid Who Would Be King.

Louis is the son of actress Lorraine Ashbourne and actor, director, and author Andy Serkis.

Louis’s paternal grandfather was named Clement F./Georgis/George Serkis. Clement was from Iraq, and was of Armenian descent.

Louis’s paternal grandmother is Lylie A. M. Weech (the daughter of George Strudwick Weech and Jean Sayegh). Lylie was born in Cuckfield, Sussex. George was the son of William James Weech and Lilie Alice Hatche. The surname Sayegh can be of Arab origin.

Kevin Systrom

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Birth Name: Kevin York Systrom

Place of Birth: Holliston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 30, 1983

Ethnicity: Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Scottish, 1/8th Swedish, as well as distant Belgian [Flemish] and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Kevin Systrom is an American entrepreneur and programmer. He is known as the co‑founder of Instagram, along with Mike Krieger.

His father, Douglas Y. “Doug” Systrom, is the Vice President in Human Resources at TJX Companies. His mother, Diane (Pels), is a marketing executive at Zipcar.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was David Murray Systrom (the son of Ernest Walter Systrom and Florence Bryson). Ernest was the son of Swedish emigrants, Adi Walter Syström and Marie “Mary” Haglund. Florence’s father, John Bernard Bryson, was the son of James Bryson and Hannah Fahey, who were Irish, the aforementioned from Derry, Northern Ireland. Florence’s mother was a Canadian emigrant, Marion Catherine “Katie” Murray, whose own parents, Murdock “Mundo” Murray and Ann MacLeod, were Scottish.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother is Cynthia Baketel (the daughter of Sherman Tenney Baketel and Helen Cornelia Epler). Sherman was the son of Roy Vincent Baketel and Helen Tenney. Kevin’s great-grandmother Helen was the daughter of Percy Harold Epler and Helen Esther York.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Albert Edward Pels, Jr. (the son of Albert Edward Pels and Edna May Fall). Kevin’s great-grandfather Albert was the son of a French emigrant, Louis F[rançois] Pels, of Manche, and of Sophia Bruggemann, whose own parents, Heinrich D. “Henry” Brüggemann and Sophia Warnecke, were German emigrants. Edna was the daughter of Charles A. Fall and Mary E. Tanner, whose own father, Charles Tanner, was English.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth K. “Betty” Voorhees (the daughter of George Edward Voorhees and Susan Elizabeth Burgess). George was the son of Peter Deforest Voorhees and Anna Kingston Clarendon, who was Irish.

Sources: Genealogy of Kevin Systrom – https://www.geni.com

Kevin’s paternal grandfather, David Murray Systrom, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kevin’s paternal great-grandparents, Ernest Walter Systrom and Florence Bryson – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kevin’s paternal great-grandmother, Florence Bryson – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Kevin’s paternal great-great-grandparents, John Bernard Bryson and Marion Catherine “Katie” Murray – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth records of Kevin’s paternal great-great-grandfather, John Bernard Bryson – https://www.familysearch.org
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Kevin’s paternal grandmother, Cynthia Baketel, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kevin’s paternal great-grandparents, Sherman Tenney Baketel and Helen Cornelia Epler – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kevin’s paternal great-grandfather, Sherman Tenney Baketel – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kevin’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Roy Vincent Baketel and Helen Tenney – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kevin’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Helen Tenney – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kevin’s paternal great-grandmother, Helen Cornelia Epler – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kevin’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Percy Harold Epler and Helen Esther York – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kevin’s maternal grandfather, Albert Edward Pels, Jr. – https://www.legacy.com

Kevin’s maternal great-grandfather, Albert Edward Pels, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kevin’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Louis F[rançois] Pels and Sophia Bruggemann – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kevin’s maternal great-grandmother, Edna May Fall – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kevin’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Charles A. Fall and Mary E. Tanner – https://www.familysearch.org

Kevin’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth K. Voorhees, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Kevin’s maternal great-grandfather, George Edward Voorhees, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Kevin’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Peter Deforest Voorhees – http://www.veerhuis.org

Eve Plumb

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Eve Plumb – “Concussion” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – AMC Loews Lincoln Square – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Loredana Sangiuliano / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Eve Aline Plumb

Place of Birth: Burbank, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 29, 1958

Ethnicity: Czech/Bohemian, English, German, Irish, Scottish

Eve Plumb is an American actress.

Eve is the daughter of Flora June (Dobry) and Benjamin Neely Plumb. Among her siblings is actress Flora Plumb.

Eve’s paternal grandfather was William Alpheus Plumb (the son of Alonzo F. Plumb and Mary Frances Schofield/Scofield). Alonzo was the son of David Plumb and Henrietta D. Bruckner. Mary Frances was the daughter of Hellen.

Eve’s paternal grandmother was Hannah Longstreet Neely (the daughter of Benjamin A. Neely and Henrietta Eve Carmichael). Benjamin was the son of Irish parents, John Neely and Susan Maria Henry. Henrietta was the daughter of Anderson Watkins Carmichael and Elizabeth Eve Longstreet.

Eve’s maternal grandfather was Theophile/Tophia A. Dobry (the son of Anton F. Dobry and Mary Ann Kroutil). Theophile was born in Oklahoma, to parents from Bohemia. Anton was the son of Joseph Dobry and Mary Semrad. Mary Ann was the daughter of Frank Kroutil and Catherine/Katerine Weiss.

Eve’s maternal grandmother was named Flora Thurmond.

Sources: Birth record of Eve Plumb – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Eve’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Bill Belichick

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Bill Belichick – NFL Fan Rally in London’s Trafalgar Square on October 27, 2012 – Trafalgar Square – London, UK – Keywords: NFL Fan Rally in Trafalgar Square hosted by Sky Sports NFL presenters before the game on November 4, 2012, between St. Louis Rams and the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium, LMK73-41144-281012 Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: William Stephen Belichick

Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 16, 1952

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

Bill Belichick is an American football coach.

Bill is the son of Jeannette (Munn) and football player and coach Steve Belichick (born Stephen Nickolas Belichick). He has three children with his former wife, Debby Clarke.

Bill’s paternal grandparents were John Ivan Biličić and Marija Barković. Ivan and Marija were from Draganić, Karlovac County, Croatia.

Bill’s maternal grandfather was Leslie G. Munn (the daughter of George Anderson Munn and Ina A. Miller). George was the son of Gaius Munn and Perliette St. John.

Bill’s maternal grandmother was Irene M. Ferris (the daughter of Thomas B. “Tom” Ferris and Bertha Livingston). Thomas was the son of Albert Ferris and M. Mary Anderson. Bertha was the daughter of Nathaniel Livingston and Caroline McCune.

Sources: Genealogy of Bill Belichick – http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Bill’s maternal grandparents, Leslie G. Munn and Irene M. Ferris – http://www.familysearch.org


Alex Sharp

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Alex Sharp – 69th Annual Tony Awards – Press Room – 3 West 51st Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Alexander Ian Sharp

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

Date of Birth: 2 February, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Alex Sharp is an English actor.

Matthew Beard

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Matthew Beard – 26th Annual Producers Guild Awards – Arrivals – Hyatt Regency Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Vertical, Topics, California, Arrival, Portrait, Red Carpet Event, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Celebrities, PGA Awards, 2015 Producers Guild of America Awards, Topix, Bestof, Celebrity Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Ima Kuroda / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Matthew Vincent Beard

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

Date of Birth: 25 March, 1989

Ethnicity: English

Matthew Beard is an English actor and model.

Michael Muhney

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Birth Name: Michael David Muhney

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

Date of Birth: June 12, 1975

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

Michael Muhney is an American actor.

Michael is the son of Marion Daniela Jacobson and Michael James “Mike” Muhney. He was raised in Euless, Texas. Michael is married to Jaime, with whom he has three children.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Richard James Muhney (the son of John A. Muhney and Esther Cedarburg). John was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany, Joseph Muhney and Anna Kessler. Esther was born in Minnesota, to Swedish parents, John Cedarburg and Matilda.

Michael’s paternal grandmother likely was Priscilla Ann Cumstay (the daughter of Richard Cumstay and Agnes T.). Richard was born in England. Agnes was from Illinois.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Rudolf/Rudy Walter Heinz Jacobson (the son of Alfons Jacobson and Olga L. Przybilla). Rudolf was born in Breslau, Germany (now Wrocław, Poland). Alfons was the son of Moritz Jacobson.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Liesbeth/Lisa Martha Margarete Grasse (the daughter of Erich Graße/Grasse and Elli E. Köbsch). Liesbeth was also born in Breslau.

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

Obituary of Michael’s aunt (father’s sister), Tracy Lynn Muhney – http://www.newspaper.com

Obituary of Michael’s uncle (mother’s brother), Michael W. Jacobson – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandfather, Rudolf/Rudy Walter Heinz Jacobson – http://www.findagrave.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Amy Deasismont

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Birth Name: Amy Linnéa Deasismont

Place of Birth: Norrköping, Östergötland, Sweden

Date of Birth: 15 April, 1992

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Swedish (mother)

Amy Deasismont is a Swedish singer, actress, and television presenter.

Her father, Lee Thomas Charles Deasismont, is English, from Paddington, London. Her mother, Chrisbeth Karolina Gradell, is Swedish.

Amy previously took the stage name, Amy Diamond, which is based on her birthstone.

Amy’s paternal grandfather was Charles Walter Deasismont (the son of an unknown father and Catherine Nora Deasismont).

Amy’s paternal grandmother was Emily May Maryon (the daughter of William George Maryon and Kate Heaslewood). William was the son of Frederick John Maryon and Mary Ann Turner. Kate was the daughter of Alfred Thomas Haslewood (later Heaslewood) and Amy Holborough.

Amy’s maternal grandmother is Ingemarie Elisabeth Gradell (the daughter of Axel Erland Andersson, later Gradell, and of Majken Ingrid Elisabet Andersson, later Gradell). Axel was the son of Axel Severin Andersson and Ellen Eugenia Svensson. Majken was the daughter of Ernst Filip Andersson and Sigrid Vilhelmina Viktoria Bergstrand.

Amy’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Klara Katarina Bergstrand (13 March 1847, Östra Husby, Östergötland – ?).

Sources: Genealogy of Amy Deasismont (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org

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

Birth record of Amy’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Amy’s paternal grandparents, Charles Walter Deasismont and Emily May Maryon – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Amy’s paternal grandfather, Charles Walter Deasismont – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Amy’s paternal grandmother, Emily May Maryon – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Amy’s paternal great-grandparents, William George Maryon and Kate Heaslewood – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Amy’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Frederick John Maryon and Mary Ann Turner – https://www.familysearch.org

Amy’s paternal great-grandmother, Kate Heaslewood, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Amy’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Alfred Thomas Heaslewood and Amy Holborough – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Amy’s maternal great-grandmother, Majken Ingrid Elisabet Andersson – https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Amy’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Ernst Filip Andersson – https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Amy’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Sigrid Vilhelmina Viktoria Bergstrand – https://search.ancestry.com

Brock Ciarlelli

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Brock Ciarellli – 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: Litteton, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 12, 1993

Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandfather), English

Brock Ciarlelli is an American actor.

Brock is the son of Priscilla L. “Pris” (Parrish) and Craig Ciarlelli.

Brock’s paternal grandfather was Carmine E. Ciarlelli (the son of Amedeo Ciarlelli and Anna St. John). Carmine was born in Connecticut, to parents from Italy.

Brock’s paternal grandmother was Dolores/Delores “Dee” Browning (the daughter of Harvey Browning and Louise Potter). Dolores was born in Ohio. Harvey was the son of Albert Browning and Nina Roar/Rower. Louise likely was the daughter of Dude H. Potter and Lou.

Brock’s maternal grandfather was James R. “Jim” Parrish (the son of Byron B. Parrish/Parish and Alpha L. Staunton). James was born in Kansas.

Brock’s maternal grandmother was Paula Lou Hillyard (the daughter of Paul W. Hillyard and Vennon Lucille Oyler). Paula was born in Kansas. Paul was the son of John William Hillyard and Leah Kline. Vennon was the daughter of Arthur Oyler and Ida Lois Bulyer.

Sources: Marriage record of Brock’s paternal grandparents, Carmine E. Ciarlelli and Dolores “Dee” Browning – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brock’s paternal grandmother, Dolores/Delores “Dee” (Browning) Ciarlelli – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Brock’s maternal grandparents, James R. “Jim” Parrish and Paula Lou Hillyard – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brock’s maternal grandfather, James R. “Jim” Parrish – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Brock’s maternal grandmother, Paula Lou (Hillyard) Parrish – http://www.familysearch.org

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