Place of Birth: Havre, Montana, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 21, 1956

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

Jon Tester is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a U.S. Senator from Montana, since January 3, 2007. He was previously President of the Montana Senate, from January 3, 2005 to January 3, 2007, among other duties.

Jon is the son of Helen Marie (Pearson) and David Orson Tester. He is married to Sharla Bitz, with whom he has two children.

Jon’s paternal grandfather was Vernon Raymond Tester (the son of Charles Cyrus Tester and Mary Ann Rawlings). Vernon was born in Utah, to English parents. Charles was born in Nutley, East Sussex, the son of George Tester and Emma Feldwick. Mary Ann was born in Upton Noble, Somerset.

Jon’s paternal grandmother was Caroline Hannah Worthington (the daughter of Orson Henry Worthington and a woman surnamed Holmes). Caroline was born in Utah, to English parents. Orson was born in Corley, Warwick, the son of Henry Worthington and Mary J. Ison.

Jon’s maternal grandfather was Fred Arnfred Pearson (the son of Jens Pearson and Betsy Anderson). Fred was born in North Dakota, to Swedish parents.

Jon’s maternal grandmother was named Christine. Christine was born in Sweden.

Sources: Genealogy of Jon Tester – http://freepages.rootsweb.com

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

Birth Name: Stewart Armstrong Copeland

Place of Birth: Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 16, 1952

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, distant Welsh and German

Stewart Copeland is an American musician and composer. He was the drummer for the British rock band The Police, which also included Sting and Andy Summers.

Stewart is the son of CIA officer Miles Copeland, Jr. and Scottish archaeologist Lorraine Adie. He is the brother of music manager Miles Copeland III and booking agent Ian Copeland. As a child, Stewart was raised in the Middle East because of his father’s duties.

Stewart’s patrilineal line traces back to John Joseph Copeland, who was born c. 1612 in Lancashire, England. John was a Quaker.

Stewart’s paternal grandfather was Miles Axe Copeland (the son of Miles Copeland and Catharine Magdaline Axe). Catharine was the daughter of Thomas Delworth Axe and Ann Margaret Boggs.

Stewart’s paternal grandmother was named Leonora “Leo” A. Leonora was born in Alabama

Sources: Genealogy of Stewart Copeland – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Stewart’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Stewart’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Edward Miner Lamont, Jr.

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: January 3, 1954

Ethnicity: English, smaller amounts of German, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh

Ned Lamont is an American businessperson and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

He is the son of Camille Helene (Buzby) and Edward Miner Lamont, a prominent economist. Ned is married to venture capitalist Ann Huntress, with whom he has three children. His great-uncle was ACLU director Corliss Lamont.

His mother was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to parents from the U.S. mainland, the East Coast.

Ned’s patrilineal line can be traced back to Robert Lamont, who was born, c. 1726, and to Robert’s wife Roseanna Brown.

Ned’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Stilwell Lamont, a banker (the son of Thomas W. Lamont, Thomas William Lamont, and of Florence Haskell Corliss). Ned’s grandfather Thomas was born in New Jersey. Ned’s great-grandfather Thomas was a financier, a co-chair of investment bank J. P. Morgan & Co. He was the son of The Rev. Thomas Lamont, a Methodist minister, and of Caroline Deuel/Duel Jayne. Florence was the daughter of Wilber/Wilbur Fisk/Fiske Corliss and Julia Parmelee.

Ned’s paternal grandmother was Elinor Branscombe Miner (the daughter of Edward Griffith Miner and Helen Branscombe Ranlet). Elinor was born in New York. Edward was the son of James Miner and Matilda Eleonore Thomas. Helen was the daughter of Charles William Ranlet and Frances A. Branscombe.

Ned’s maternal grandfather was Jesse Milton Buzby (the son of Milton Wright Buzby and Idella Haines). Jesse was born in New Jersey. Ned’s great-grandfather Milton was the son of Elias Springer Buzby and Susan A. Scattergood. Idella was the daughter of Job Scott Haines and Ellen B. Holmes.

Ned’s maternal grandmother was Helene Geissere (the daughter of Camille Geiser and Julia). Helene was born in New York. Camille was German. Julia was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Ned Lamont – http://www.wargs.com

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

Birth Name: Owen William Teague

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

Date of Birth: December 8, 1998

Ethnicity: German, English, Swiss-German, French

Owen Teague is an American actor.

Owen is the son of Gail and Gregory Teague. They are pictured here.

Owen’s paternal grandfather was Burton W. Teague (the son of William T. Teague and Bert/Bertie M.). Burton was born in Oregon. William was born in California, the son of an English father and of Eunice. Bertie was born in California.

Owen’s paternal grandmother was named Sally R. Sally was born in New Jersey.

Owen’s maternal grandfather was Jay Seegar Heavilin (the son of John Seegar Heavilin and Elsie/Else Wenneis). Jay was born in New York. John was born in Indiana, the son of Roscoe Henry Heavilin and Helen Gertrude Seegar. Elsie was born in New York, the daughter of Andrew M. Wenneis, whose parents were German, and of Marie E. Reif, whose parents were algo German.

Owen’s maternal grandmother was Phyllis Marjorie Bredt (the daughter of Charles Henry Bredt and Viola B. “Pinky” Robert/Roberts). Phyllis was born in Ohio. Charles was born in Ohio, the son of Gustave/Gustav L. Bredt, whose parents were from Alsace-Lorraine, France, and Switzerland, and of Lillian Adalie “Lille” Bourquin/Bourguin, whose parents were born in France, and were ethnic French. Viola was born in Michigan, the daughter of Emma Ehters.

Sources: Genealogy of Owen’s maternal grandfather, Jay Seegar Heavilin – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Owen’s maternal great-grandparents, John Seegar Heavilin and Elsie/Else Wenneis – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Owen’s maternal grandmother, Phyllis (Bredt) Heavilin – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Owen’s maternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), Robert A. Heavilin – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Micah Einstein Sloat

Place of Birth: Westport, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 8, 1981

Ethnicity:
*62.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% English
*12.5% Spanish [Canary Islander]

Micah Sloat is an American actor and musician. He is known for starring in Paranormal Activity (2009).

Micah is the son of Victoria and Robert Sloat.

Micah’s paternal grandfather was Samuel Sloat (the son of Benjamin Sloat and Pearl Brodsky). Samuel was born in New York, and was of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.

Micah’s paternal grandmother was Florence Cohen (the daughter of Abraham Cohen and Sophie Weintraub). Florence was born in New York. Abraham was born in Russia. Sophie was born in Russia, the daughter of Abraham Weintraub/Weintrab and Annie.

Micah’s maternal grandfather was Miguel Negrín (the son of Juan Negrín López and Maria Mijailova Fidelman Brodsky). Miguel was born in Madrid, Spain.

Micah’s great-grandfather Juan was a Spanish politician and physician, who served as the Prime Minister of Spain, from 17 May, 1937 to 31 March, 1939. He was born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, the son of Juan Negrín Cabrera and Dolores López Marrero. Micah’s great-grandmother Maria was from a family of Russian Jewish-Ukrainian Jewish descent, and was the daughter of Mijail Fidelman.

Micah’s maternal grandmother was Glenna Frederica Patricia Lewis (the daughter of William Bellew Lewis and Lillian Patricia Rice). Glenna was born in London, England.

Sources: Obituary of Micah’s paternal grandfather, Samuel Sloat – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Micah’s paternal grandmother, Florence (Cohen) Sloat – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Micah’s maternal grandfather, Juan Negrín López – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Micah’s maternal grandmother, Glenna Frederica Patricia (Lewis) Negrín Kean – http://abriola.com

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Birth Name: Marcus David Johns

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

Date of Birth: April 11, 1993

Ethnicity: English, 1/16th Greek, possibly other

Marcus Johns is an American actor.

He is the son of Holly Barlett and David Johns. His brother is actor Cody Johns.

Marcus’ paternal grandfather was George Roscoe Johns, Jr. (the son of George Rescoe Johns, Sr. and Thelma Vernell Burton). Marcus’ grandfather George was born in Virginia. Marcus’ great-grandfather George was born in Virginia, the son of Peter Johns, who was born in Samos, Greece, and of and Martha Foreman. Thelma was born in Virginia, and likely was the daughter of John W. Burton and Annie.

Marcus’ paternal grandmother was named Ruth LaVerne.

Marcus’ maternal grandmother was Donna Marie Davidson (the daughter of Dwight L. Davidson and Helen Marie Comer). Donna was born in Tennessee. Dwight was born in Tennessee, the son of Horace Walter Davidson and Martha Elizabeth Anderson. Helen was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Watt E. Comer and Edith N. Lyles.

Source: Death record of Marcus’ paternal grandfather, George Roscoe Johns, Jr. – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Chaley Rose Jackson

Place of Birth: Columbus, Indiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1986

Ethnicity:
*62.5% African-American
*37.5% mix of English, Irish, and German

Chaley Rose is an American actress.

Chaley is the daughter of Cheryl and Charles “Chuck” Jackson.

Chaley has said:

I’m Black. Well, mostly. My mom is half Black and half White (German and Native American). And while my dad is very fair with blue eyes and light brown hair he is only one quarter White (Irish) and three quarters Black.

Chaley’s maternal grandfather was George C. Owsley (the son of Joseph Owsley and Syretha/Viola Henderson). George was born in Kentucky. Joseph was born in Kentucky. Syretha was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Moses Henderson and Carrie L. Scott. Chaley’s great-grandparents Joseph and Syretha were listed as “Negro” on the 1940 U.S. Census.

Chaley’s maternal grandmother was Rosemary Kirts (the daughter of Albert J. Kirts and Ruth V. Green). Albert was born in Illinois, the son of Andrew Patterson Kitts and Mattie A. Taylor. Ruth was born in Indiana, the daughter of Thomas M. Green and Maud/Maude B. Waldron. Chaley’s great-grandparents Albert and Ruth and their parents were listed as “White” on U.S. Censuses.

Source: Obituary of Chaley’s uncle (mother’s brother), Cary A. “Dodie” Owsley – http://webcache.googleusercontent.com

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Birth Name: Jillian Kristin Hervey

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 19, 1989

Ethnicity: African-American, 1/4 Louisiana Creole [African, French], small amounts of English and Welsh

Jillian Hervey is an American singer and dancer.

She is the daughter of actress, singer, songwriter, producer, model, and television personality Vanessa L. Williams and music executive Ramon Hervey II. Her uncle is actor and comedian Chris Williams.

All of her grandparents were/are black.

Jillian’s paternal grandfather was Ramon/Raymond Triche Hervey (the son of Henry Peter Hervey and Georgianna/Georgiana/Georgia Wilhemine Triche). Ramon was born in Illinois, to Louisiana Creole parents. Henry was the son of Octave/Olin Hervey and Rita Gasper. Georgianna was the daughter of George/Gus Triche and Amelia/Amanda Gauff.

Jillian’s paternal grandmother was named Winifred L. Collins.

Jillian’s maternal grandfather was Milton Augustine Williams (the son of Milton Augustine/Abner Williams and Iris Agnes Carl/Carll). Jillian’s grandfather Milton was born in New York. Jillian’s great-grandfather Milton was the son of John Hill Williams and Mary L. Fields. Iris was the daughter of Frank S. Carl/Carll and Imogene Jackson.

Jillian’s maternal grandmother is Helen L. Tinch (the daughter of Edward James Tinch and Doris Catherine Griffen/Griffin). Edward was the son of John Wilbur Tinch and Helen Elizabeth Fitzgerald. Doris was the daughter of Moses George Wilson and Elvira Viola Johnson.

In an interview, a journalist stated that Jillian’s mother’s mixed heritage includes African American, Welsh, and Native American. It is not clear if this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented. Jillian’s mother’s appeared on the program Who Do You Think You Are? (2011), where she discovered that her own great-great-grandfather, David Carll, was a “mulatto” (mixed race) man who avoided slavery and married a white woman (her great-great-grandmother).

One of her Jillian’s maternal great-great-great-great-grandfathers, George Appleford, was born in Surrey, England, in 1802.

An Ancestry.com DNA test stated that Jillian’s mother’s genetic ancestry is:

*56% African
——–*23% Ghana
——–*15% Cameroon/Congo
——–*7% Togo
——–*6% Benin
——–*5% Senegal
*44% European
——–*17% British Isles
——–*12% Finnish/Ural/Volga
——–*11% Southern European
——–*4% Spain/Portugal

Jillian’s mother’s has said:

Now, I can’t wait to go to Ghana and Cameroon and Togo and Senegal — it’s a great opportunity to see why the customs resonate with you. I love to travel and I love to explore, and I have to admit that I was always jealous of people who knew their cultural background. Both my family and myself came out with light eyes, so obviously there is a recessive gene here. Not knowing what that was just made me very curious.

Sources: Genealogies of Jillian Hervey – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Jillian’s maternal grandfather, Milton Augustine Williams (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Jillian’s maternal great-grandmother, Iris Agnes Carl/Carll, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jonathan Charles Cozart

Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 26, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, possibly other

Jon Cozart is an American Youtube personality, musician, and comedian.

Jon is the son of Janet and Richard Cozart. He was raised in Houston, Texas.

Jon’s maternal grandfather was Olin/Olen Ray Stephens (the son of Kasper Colquitt Stephens and Dora Opal/Opa Eades). Olin was born in Texas. Kasper was born in Texas, the son of Willie Stephens and Almeda Jane Logan. Dora was born in Texas, the daughter of Oscar Napoleon Eades and Jessie Mary Ramsay.

Jon’s maternal grandmother was named Rosa Belle Farmer. Rosa was born in Arkansas.

Source: Genealogy of Jon’s maternal great-grandparents, Kasper Colquitt Stephens and Dora Opal/Opa Eades – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Andrew Brion Hogan Goddard

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

Date of Birth: February 26, 1975

Ethnicity: Czech-German (paternal grandmother), English, Irish

Drew Goddard is an American film and television screenwriter, producer, and director.

Drew is the son of Colleen and Laurence Goddard. He was raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Drew’s paternal grandfather was Roy F. Goddard (the son of Ralph Willis Goddard and Frances Margaret Cascoigne/Gascoigne). Roy was born in New Mexico. Ralph was born in Massachusetts, the son of Frederick E. Goddard and Kate P. Woodbury. Frances was born in England, the daughter of Joseph Gascoigne and Selina Powell.

Drew’s paternal grandmother was Veronica K. “Ronnie” Kish (the daughter of Stephen Paul “Steve” Kish and Margaret A. Lehman/Lehmann). Veronica was born in Connecticut, to Hungarian parents, with Czech and German ancestry. Stephen was the son of George Kish. Margaret was the daughter of Otto Lehmann and Anna Barbara Lämmerhirt.

Drew’s maternal grandfather was Daniel Thomas Hogan (the son of Thomas Bernard Hogan and Lola Mary Brown). Daniel Thomas was born in Illinois. Thomas Bernard was born in Illinois, and likely was the son of Thomas Hogan and Julia O’Brien. Lola was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Thomas H. Brown, who was born in England, and of Jennie Washburn.

Drew’s maternal grandmother was Reudean J. Lockard (the daughter of Thomas Hendrex/Hendrix “Tom” Lockard and Birdie Tong Bray). Reudean was born in Texas. Tom was born in Missouri, the son of Bedford Belaud Lockard and Sarah E. Cawthorn. Birdie was born in Texas, the daughter of William H. Bray and Nora Lea Savage.

Sources: Drew’s paternal grandmother, Veronica K. Kish, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Drew’s paternal grandmother, Veronica K. “Ronnie” (Kish) Goddard – http://obits.abqjournal.com

Obituary of Drew’s maternal grandfather, Daniel Thomas Hogan – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Richard Lynn Myers

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

Date of Birth: December 1, 1952

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German

Rick Scott is an American politician and businessperson. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as the 45th Governor of Florida, since January 4, 2011.

He is the son of Esther J. (Fry) Scott and Gordon William Myers. He was adopted by his stepfather, Orba George Scott, Jr. Rick is married to Ann Holland, with whom he has two children.

Rick’s paternal grandfather was William Henry Myers (the son of Joseph Cummins Myers and Albirdie Oriola Gregg). William was born in Missouri. Joseph was the son of Joseph H. Myers and Mary Elizabeth Wise. Albirdie was the daughter of Alexander Johnson Gregg and Mary Sophia Blakeman.

Rick’s paternal grandmother was Louise C. Sprague (the daughter of William Wilson Sprague and Louisa C. Schultz). Rick’s grandmother Louise was born in Illinois. William was the son of James W. Sprague and Sarah Melissa Valentine. Rick’s great-grandmother Louisa was the daughter of John W. Schultz and Louise Puppal.

Rick’s maternal grandfather was Ernest Thomas Fry (the son of Logan Columbus Fry and Anna Newman “Annie” Wirt). Ernest was born in Illinois. Logan was the son of Thomas Fry and Sarah Staten. Anna was the daughter of John Folsom Wirt and Ellen/Emily Almiranda Linton.

Rick’s maternal grandmother was Iva Sonora Prince (the daughter of Albert Francis Prince and Fidelia Jane Wilson). Iva was born in Illinois. Albert was the son of David C. Prince and Hannah Faulk/Foulke. Fidelia was the daughter of Thomas Lloyd Wilson and Elanor/Elenor Bumcrats/Bumcrat.

Sources: Family history of Rick Scott, by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak – https://medium.com

Genealogy of Rick Scott – https://www.geni.com

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

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

Birth Name: Kyrsten Lea Sinema

Place of Birth: Tucson, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 12, 1976

Ethnicity: Dutch, Frisian, German, Danish, English, possibly other

Kyrsten Sinema is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona, since January 3, 2013.

Kyrsten is the daughter of Marilyn and Dan Sinema. Her surname is Dutch/Frisian.

She is the first openly bisexual person elected to the U.S. Congress.

Kyrsten’s paternal grandfather is Gerald Alan Sinema (the son of Jacob Sinema and Irene Florence Visser). Gerald was born in Idaho. Jacob was born in Iowa, the son of Dutch parents, Lieuwe Jacobs Sinnema, from Beetgum, Menaldumadeel, Friesland, and Dirkje Jans van Klompenburg, from Amsterdam, Noord Holland. Irene was born in Illinois, the daughter of Dutch parents, Jan/John Gysberts Visser and Gerbreg/Gertrude Willems Matthijs/Matthys.

Kyrsten’s paternal grandmother was Laurene Margaret Nielsen (the daughter of Ralph Betts Nielsen and Margaret Sue Bender). Laurene was born in California. Ralph was the son of Peter Nielsen/Nielson, Jr., whose parents were Danish, and of Laura Betts, whose parents were English. Margaret was born in North Dakota, to German parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Kyrsten’s father – http://dansinema.tripod.com

Genealogy of Kyrsten’s paternal grandmother, Laurene Margaret (Nielsen) Sinema – https://www.findagrave.com

Kyrsten’s paternal great-grandfather, Ralph Betts Nielsen, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Richard Neece Ojeda II

Place of Birth: Olmsted, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: September 25, 1970

Ethnicity:
*25% Mexican
*25% mix of English and German
*50% Italian

Richard Ojeda is an American politician and U.S. Army officer. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a Member of the West Virginia Senate, since December 1, 2016.

He is a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 2020.

Richard is the son of Florena (Pansera) and Richard N. Ojeda. He is married to Kelly, with whom he has two children.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was Senon H. “Sam” Ojeda (the son of Martin Ojeda and Christina Hernandez). Senon was a Mexican emigrant from Jalisco, who was undocumented.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was Ocie Lucina Neece (the daughter of Joseph Campbell “Joe” Neece and Rosina Ann/Anne/Rosana Rasnake/Rasnick). Ocie was born in Virginia, and had English and German ancestry. Joseph was the son of James Henry Neece and Sarah A. Taylor. Rosina was the daughter of Elijah Rasnake/Rasnick and Phoebe Lusintha Smith.

Richard’s maternal grandfather was Carmelo/Carmello Pansera, Sr. (the son of Santo Panzera and Flora Hayla). Carmello was born in West Virginia, to Italian parents.

Richard’s maternal grandmother was Angelina Mary Fortuna (the daughter of Antonio “Toney”/”Tony” Fortuna and Nickolena Guiseppa Josephine Moribito). Angelina’s parents were Italian. Antonio was the son of Carmelo Mill Fortina Fortuna and Angelina Collea. Nickolena was the daughter of Rocco Morabito and Rosa.

Richard is one of several people of Hispanic ancestry to mount or to have mounted a major campaign for President of the United States. The others are:
*Ben Fernandez (who sought the 1980, 1984, and 1988 Republican nominations)
*Bill Richardson (who sought the 2008 Democratic nomination; three of Bill’s grandparents were Hispanic)
*Ted Cruz (2016; Republican; won 11 contests; Cruz’s father is Cuban)
*Marco Rubio (2016; Republican; won 3 contests)

Richard is one of several people of significant Italian heritage to run or to have run plausible or semi-plausible campaigns for a major political party’s nomination for President of the United States. Of these candidates, four have won a major party’s caucus, primary, and/or nominating ballot. The four are:
*Al Smith (who was the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1928, and was also a candidate for the 1920, 1924, and 1932 Democratic nominations for President; Smith’s paternal grandfather was Italian)
*Michael DiSalle (1960; Democratic; won 1 state, Ohio)
*Rick Santorum (2012; Republican; won 11 contests; Santorum also sought the 2016 Republican nomination; Santorum is of three quarters Italian descent)
*Ted Cruz (2016; Republican; won 11 contests; Cruz’s maternal great-grandfather was Italian)

Other people of significant Italian heritage who have mounted plausible or semi-plausible campaigns for a major party’s nomination for President of the United States are:
*John A. Volpe (who sought the 1968 Republican nomination)
*James Traficant (who sought the 1988 Democratic nomination; Traficant’s father was of Italian descent)
*Rudy Giuliani (who sought the 2008 Republican nomination)
*Tom Tancredo (who sought the 2008 Republican nomination)
*Chris Christie (who sought the 2016 Republican nomination; Christie’s mother was of Italian descent)
*George Pataki (who sought the 2016 Republican nomination; Pataki’s maternal grandfather was Italian)

Geraldine Ferraro, who was of Italian descent, was the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States in 1984.

Sources: Genealogies of Richard’s paternal grandparents, Senon H. “Sam” Ojeda and Ocie Lucina Neece – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Richard’s paternal grandparents, Senon H. “Sam” Ojeda and Ocie Lucina Neece – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: John Hardy Isakson

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 28, 1944

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

Johnny Isakson is an American politician. A Republican, he has been a U.S. Senator from Georgia, since January 3, 2005. He was previously a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia, from February 23, 1999 to January 3, 2005.

Johnny is the son of Julia (Baker) and Edwin Andrew Isakson. He is married to Dianne Davison, with whom he has three children.

Johnny’s paternal grandfather was Andrew Isakson (the son of Isak Bengtsson Isakson and Anna Andersdotter). Andrew was born in Östersund, Sweden, and moved to the U.S. in 1903. Johnny’s great-grandfather Isak was the son of Bengt Eriksson and Marit Goransdotter. Anna was the daughter of Anders Ericsson and Dorothy Persdotter.

Johnny’s paternal grandmother was Josephine Johnson (the daughter of Nils Peter Johnson and Anna Sophia Pearson). Josephine was born in Pennsylvania, to Swedish parents.

Johnny’s maternal grandfather was John Hardy Baker (the son of George Jefferson Baker and Emma Jane Bearden). Johnny’s grandfather John was born in Georgia. George was the son of Thomas Jefferson Baker and Margaret P. Ragan.

Johnny’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ethel Broadfield (the daughter of Charles Thomas Broadfield and Callie G. Laramore). Mary was born in Georgia. Charles was the son of James Morrison Broadfield and Elizabeth Allen Dean Jarratt Boring. Callie was the daughter of John L. Laramore and Mary E. Bryant.

Sources: Genealogies of Johnny Isakson – http://freepages.rootsweb.com
https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Eric Michael Swalwell

Place of Birth: Sac City, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 16, 1980

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Portuguese, Swedish

Eric Swalwell is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, since January 3, 2013.

Eric is the son of Vicky Joe (Erickson) and Eric Nelson Swalwell. He is married to sales director Brittany Watts, with whom he has two children.

Eric’s paternal grandfather was Jack/John William Swalwell (the son of John/Jonathan William Swalwell and Jeanne Marie Wingate). Eric’s grandfather Jack was born in Florida. Eric’s great-grandfather John was English, and was the son of John William Swalwell and Jessie Farguheson. Jeanne was the daughter of Charles Franklin Wingate and Fannie Clementine Smith.

Eric’s paternal grandmother is Patricia Cabral (the daughter of Peter R. Cabral and Emmalee Daugherty). Patricia was born in Hawaii.

Sources: Genealogies of Eric Swalwell (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
http://laurenandtristan.net

Birth Name: William J. Camp

Place of Birth: U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish, English

Bill Camp is an American actor.

He is married to actress Elizabeth Marvel, with whom he has a son.

Bill’s paternal grandfather was named William Allen Camp. William was born in Connecticut.

Bill’s paternal grandmother was named Winfred Brown. Winifred was born in Nebraska.

Bill’s maternal grandfather was John Lappin (the son of Catherine F.). John was born in Maine, to a Northern Irish father. Catherine was born in Vermont, to Irish parents.

Bill’s maternal grandmother was named Anna K. Riley. Anna was born in Maine, to a Canadian mother.

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

Bill’s paternal grandparents, William Allen Camp and Winfred Brown, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Bill’s maternal grandparents, John Lappin and Anna K. Riley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Douglas Hodge – “Diana” World Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon, Leicester Square – London, UK – Keywords: “The Honourable Diana Spencer”, “Diana, Princess of Wales”, Crown Princess, “Princess Diana”, Ref:LMK73-45174-060913 Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Douglas W. Hodge

Place of Birth: Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 25 February, 1960

Ethnicity: English

Douglas Hodge is an English actor, director, and musician.

He has two children with his former partner, actress Tessa Peake-Jones.

Birth Name: Howard Phillips Lovecraft

Date of Birth: August 20, 1890

Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Death: March 15, 1937

Place of Death: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, distant Irish

H. P. Lovecraft was an American writer. He is known for his work in the horror genre. His fame was achieved largely after his death.

H. P. was the son of Sarah Susan “Susie” (Phillips) and Winfield Scott Lovecraft. His father was born in New York, to parents from the British Isles, of English and Welsh background. His mother was born in Rhode Island, with Colonial American roots going back to the 1600s, with ancestors mostly in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

H. P. was married to Russian-born writer and publisher Sonia Greene, until his death.

H. P.’s paternal grandfather was George Lovecraft (the son of Joseph S. Lovecraft and Mary Full). George was born in Woodland, Devon, England. Joseph was the son of Thomas Lovecraft and Mary Tapper. Mary was the daughter of Richard Full and Elizabeth Brusey.

H. P.’s paternal grandmother was Helen Allgood (the daughter of William Allgood and Rachel Morris). Helen was born in the British Isles. William was born in Trevethin, Torfaen, Wales, the son of William Allgood and Mary. Rachel was born in Pontypool, Wales.

H. P.’s maternal grandfather was Whipple Van Buren Phillips (the son of Jeremiah Phillips and Roby Rathbun). Whipple was born in Rhode Island. Jeremiah was the son of Asaph Phillips and Esther Whipple. Roby was the daughter of John Rathbun and Sarah Casey.

H. P.’s maternal grandmother was Robie A. Phillips (Place (the daughter of Stephen Place and Sarah Rathbun). Robie was born in Rhode Island. Stephen was the son of Stephen Place and Martha Perkins. Sarah was the daughter of John Rathbun and Sarah Casey.

Source: Genealogy of H. P. Lovecraft – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Oliver Alexander Thornton

Place of Birth: Claro, Yorkshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 15 July, 1990

Ethnicity: English, Welsh

Olly Alexander is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is the lead vocalist of the synth-pop band Years & Years. He is the son of Victoria L. N. “Vicki” (Yates) and David A. Thornton. His mother is one of the founders of the Coleford Music Festival.

Olly’s maternal grandparents had the surnames Yates and Jones.

Sources: Birth record of Olly Alexander – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Olly’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Tyrone Michael Nurse

Place of Birth: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 4 January, 1990

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*African-Jamaican (mother)

Tyrone Nurse is a British boxer. His father is English and his mother is Jamaican.