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Reid Scott

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Birth Name: Reid Scott Weiner

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

Date of Birth: November 19, 1977

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, English

Reid Scott is an American actor.

He is the son of Kathleen and Neil Weiner. Reid is married to Elspeth Keller, with whom he has two children.

Reid’s paternal grandmother was named Shirley G.

Reid’s maternal grandfather was William E. Cleveland (the son of William E. Cleveland and Catherine Galloway). Reid’s grandfather William was born in New York. Reid’s grandfather William was the son of Thomas Norman Cleveland and Annie Gardner. Catherine was the daughter of Thomas Galloway and Elizabeth McLoughlin.

Reid’s maternal grandfather is named Shirley LaPoint.

Sources: Reid’s maternal grandfather, William E. Cleveland, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Reid’s maternal grandfather, William E. Cleveland – https://www.newspapers.com

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Josephine Langford

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Place of Birth: Perth, Australia

Date of Birth: August 18, 1997

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Josephine Langford is an Australian actress. She will star in the film After (2019).

Josephine is the sister of actress Katherine Langford.

Paul Rodgers

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Birth Name: Paul Bernard Rodgers

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

Date of Birth: 17 December, 1949

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, likely 1/16 Greek

Paul Rodgers is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He was vocalist of the rock bands Free and Bad Company.

He is the son of Phyllis Doreen (Tindale) and Bernard Rodgers. Paul is married to Canadian fitness instructor and former model, Cynthia Kereluk, who was crowned Miss Canada 1984, and then represented Canada in Miss Universe 1984. His two children with his former wife, Machiko Shimizu, are Steve Rodgers and Jasmine Rodgers, who are members of the rock band Bôa.

Paul’s paternal grandfather was Michael Rodgers (the son of Michael Rodgers and Mary Coyle). Paul’s grandfather Michael was born in Workington, Cumberland. Michael was Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, from Broughderg, County Tyrone. Mary was born in Scotland, the daughter of James Coyle, who was from County Tyrone, and of Catherine Murphy, who was of part Irish descent.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was Mary O’Brien (the daughter of William O’Brien and Mary Halloran). Mary was born in Middlesbrough. William was Irish, from Piltown, County Kilkenny, and was the son of Edmund O’Brien and Mary Brown. Paul’s great-grandmother Mary was also Irish, from Cork, County Cork, and was the daughterof Daniel Halloran and Catherine.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was Wilfred Leslie Tindale (the son of James Stephen Tindale and Harriet Jordan). Wilfred was born in Middlesbrough. Paul’s great-grandfather James was the son of Stephen Raven Tindale and Margaret Ward. Harriet was the daughter of a father likely surnamed Addison and Harriet Jordan.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Hannah Newman (the daughter of Alfred Ernest Newman and Euncie Jane Shepherd). Hannah was born in Middlesbrough. Alfred was the son of Benjamin Thomas Vialls Newman and Elizabeth Speed, who was born in Greece. Eunice was the daughter of Robert Edwin Shepherd and Hannah Stork.

Paul’s maternal line can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother, Sarah Coulson.

Sources: Birth record of Paul Rodgers – https://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Marriage record of Paul’s paternal grandparents, Michael Rodgers and Mary O’Brien – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s paternal grandparents, Michael Rodgers and Mary (O’Brien) Rodgers, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s paternal grandfather, Michael Rodgers, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s paternal grandmother, Mary O’Brien, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Paul’s paternal great-grandfather, William O’Brien – https://www.findmypast.co.uk

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

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal grandparents, Wilfred Leslie Tindale and Hannah Newman – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s maternal grandfather, Wilfred Leslie Tindale, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal great-grandparents, James Stephen Tindale and Harriet Jordan – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s maternal great-grandfather, James Stephen Tindale, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Stephen Raven Tindale and Margaret Ward – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Paul’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Stephen Raven Tindale – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Paul’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Margaret Ward – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Paul’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Harriet Jordan – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Paul’s maternal grandfather, Hannah (Newman) Tindale – https://www.familysearch.org

Bertín Osborne

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Birth Name: Noberto Juan Ortiz Osborne

Place of Birth: Madrid, Spain

Date of Birth: 7 December, 1954

Ethnicity: Spanish [including Andalusian, Castilian, and Canary Islander], Welsh, German, Irish, English, Italian, as well as small amounts of Basque

Bertín Osborne is a Spanish singer, actor, television host, and aristocrat. He was born in Madrid, but his life and his childhood are related to his maternal origins, in El Puerto de Santa María, and later in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz.

Bertin is married to Venezuelan model Fabiola Martínez Benavides. He has four children with his former wife, Sandra Domecq Williams; and two with Fabiola.

Bertín is the son of Enrique Ortiz y López-Valdemoro, VIII Count of Donadío de Casasola and María Teresa Osborne y Marenco.

Bertín’s paternal grandfather was named José María Ortiz y Tallo.

Bertín’s paternal grandmother was María Felisa López-Valdemoro y Fesser, Countess of the Navas (the daughter of Juan Gualberto López-Valdemoro y Quesada and María Manuela Fesser y Fesser). Juan was the son of Noberto López-Valdemoro y Ortiz de Lazcano and Juana Gualberta de Quesada y Pizarro. Bertín’s great-grandmother María Manuela was the daughter of Juan Nepomuceno Fesser y Daguesant and Joaquina Fesser y Diago.

Bertín’s maternal grandfather was Juan Osborne y Vázquez (the son of Tomás Osborne Guezala, Count of Osborne, and of Elisa Vázquez y García de la Serna). Tomás was the son of Thomas Osborne y Bohl de Fáber and Enriqueta Fulgencia Guezala y Power, who was born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. Elisa was the daughter of Ignacio Vázquez y Rodríguez and Elisa García de la Serna y Moreno.

Bertín’s maternal grandmother was named María Teresa Marenco de Figueroa.

Wes Brown

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Birth Name: James Wesley Brown

Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 26, 1982

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

Wes Brown is an American actor.

Wes is the son of Peggy and James Brown.

Wes’ paternal grandfather was named Joseph William Brown.

Wes’ paternal grandmother was Annette Julie Spence (the son of Harry Budding Spence and Marguerite/Margarete Simpson). Annette was born in Mississippi. Harry was born in Mississippi, the son of Cary Elijah Spence and Mary Jane Burnham. Marguerite was born in Mississippi, the daughter of Charles Augustus Simpson and Annette.

Wes’ maternal grandfather was Victor Thomas “Vic” Fazzino (the son of Thomas “Tom” Fazzino/Faszine and Katie Giannoble/Giannobile). Victor was born in Louisiana. Thomas was born in Italy, the son of Vito Fazzino and Anna Pepitone. Katie was born in Louisiana, to Italian parents, Vito Giannobile and Mary.

Wes’ maternal grandmother was Philipine “Phil” Tantillo (the daughter of Vito/Veto Tantillo and Provedenzia “Florence/Mary” Graziano). Philipine was born in Louisiana, to Italian parents.

Sources: Obituary of Wes’ father – http://obits.theadvocate.com

Obituary of Wes’ paternal grandmother, Annette (Spence) Brown – http://obits.theadvocate.com

Obituary of Wes’ maternal grandfather, Victor Thomas “Vic” Fazzino – http://hosting-23056.tributes.com

Obituary of Wes’ maternal grandmother, Philipine “Phil” (Tantillo) Fazzino – http://obits.theadvocate.com

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Jon B.

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Jon B – 2018 Soul Train Music Awards Presented by BET – Arrivals – Orleans Arena at the Orleans Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jonathan David Buck

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

Date of Birth: November 11, 1974

Ethnicity:
*Dutch, English, Scottish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Jon B. is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer.

He is the son of Linda and David Buck. His father is a Director of the Los Angeles Symphonic Camerata and professor of music. His mother is a concert pianist.

He has described himself as Jewish. His mother is Jewish and his father has Dutch, English, and Scottish ancestry.

Jon’s paternal grandparents’ surnames were Buck and Patterson.

Jon’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were Gross and Silverman.

Sources: https://mobile.twitter.com
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Taylor Cole

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Birth Name: Taylor Quinn Cole

Place of Birth: Arlington, Tarrant, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 29, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, possibly other

Taylor Cole is an American actress and model.

Taylor is the daughter of Deborah Quinn and Tex Cole.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was Clarence William Cole (the son of Charles Stephen Cole and Maggie Adeline Hamm). Clarence was born in Texas. Charles was born in Texas, the son of William Henry Cole and Martha Fallis. Maggie was born in Texas, the daughter of Henry William Hamm, whose father was German, and of Mary Ellen Waggoner.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother was named Ruby Lee O’Neal. Ruby was born in Texas.

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Mircea Monroe

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Birth Name: Mircea Paloma Ethel Haist

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

Date of Birth: March 11, 1982

Ethnicity: German, along with some English and Irish

Mircea Monroe is an American actress.

Mircea is the daughter of Elizabeth and Richard Haist.

Mircea’s paternal grandfather was Erwin Harold Haist (the son of George Emanuel Haist and Martha Magdelena Echelbach). Erwin was born in Michigan. George was born in Michigan, of German descent, and was the son of Jacob Haist and Mary Anna Wacker. Martha was born in Michigan, the daughter of John Fred Eschelbach, whose parents were German, and of Adeline Loeffler, whose parents were also German.

Mircea’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Barbara Bruestle (the daughter of John Bruestle/Breustle and Emma Louise Klumpp). Ethel was born in Michigan. John was born in Michigan, to German parents, Johann Breustle and Anna Barbara Schaible. Emma was born in Michigan, to German parents, John George Klumpp and Louise Finkbeiner.

Mircea’s maternal grandfather was Ralph Gannett Tyler, Jr. (the son of Ralph Gannett Tyler, Sr. and Ruth Annette Warner). Mircea’s grandfather Ralph was born in Indiana. Mircea’s great-grandfather Ralph was born in New Hampshire, the son of Rolla Alonzo Tyler and Elizabeth Emily J. Dearborn. Ruth was born in Tennessee, the daughter of John Frazer Warner and Martha Annie Yancy.

Mircea’s maternal grandmother was Mary Irene Brillhart (the son of David H. Brillhart and Elizabeth L. Lehr). Mary Irene was born in Pennsylvania. David was born in Pennsylvania, the son of David Yost Brillhart and Mary Alice Herbst. Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Horace Lehr and Irene Algert.

Source: Genealogy of Mircea Monroe – http://www.genealogy.com

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Freddie Smith

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Birth Name: Frederick Matthew Smith

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

Date of Birth: March 19, 1988

Ethnicity: English, Italian, possibly other

Freddie Smith is an American television actor.

Freddie is the son of Renee and Fred Smith.

Freddie’s paternal grandfather was Lewis C. Smith (the son of Cletus M. Smith and Virginia Smith). Lewis was born in Ohio. Cletus was born in Ohio, the son of Fred A. Smith and Emma Hoover. Virginia was born in Ohio, the daughter of James A. Smith and Marietta “Etta” Allen.

Freddie’s paternal grandmother was Frances J. “Fran” Domenico (the daughter of Fred Domenico/DeDomenico and Jennie Albert). Frances was born in Ohio. Fred was born in Italy. Jennie was born in Ohio, to parents from Italy.

Source: Obituary of Freddie’s uncle (father’s brother), Michael Dana Smith – http://ducro.com

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Lucas Adams

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Birth Name: Lucas Brentley Adams

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

Date of Birth: July 24, 1993

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, German

Lucas Adams is an American actor.

Lucas is the son of Shari and Brentley Adams.

Lucas’ paternal grandfather was Carl Elvin Adams (the son of William Charles/Charley Adams and Bennie Estell Daniel). Carl was born in Texas, the son of Charles Stanley Adams and Elizabeth Jane Norris. Bennie was born in Texas, the daughter of Lewis Elias Daniel and Myrtle Cornelia Havard.

Lucas’ paternal grandmother was Velna/Velma Kaye/Kay Hall (the daughter of Joseph Roscoe “Joe” Hall and Minnie Rebecca Shafer). Velna was born in Texas. Joseph was born in Texas, the son of Samuel Harrison “Sam” Hall and Dee Collum. Minnie was born in Texas, the daughter of Luke Wylie Shafer and Lella Ann Day.

Lucas’ maternal grandfather was Joe Wiley/Wylie Cox (the son of James Griffin Cox and Nannie Audlee Brown). Joe was born in Texas. James was born in Texas, the son of Thomas Edward Cox, Jr. and Colberta Maria Ward. Nannie was born in Texas, the daughter of Festus Emerald Ward and Mary Dye Edwards.

Lucas’ maternal grandmother was named Betty Lou Moore.

Source: Genealogy of Lucas Adams – http://talesofold.net

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Miles Robbins

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Birth Name: Miles Guthrie Tomalin Robbins

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

Date of Birth: May 4, 1992

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandmother), English, Welsh, German, Irish, Norwegian, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, remote Dutch and French

Miles Robbins is an American actor and musician.

He is the son of actor, filmmaker, musician, and activist Tim Robbins and actress and activist Susan Sarandon. Both of his parents have won Oscars for acting. He is a half-sibling of actress Eva Amurri.

Many of his ancestral lines have resided in the United States since the 1600s through his father.

Miles’s paternal grandfather was Gilbert Lee Robbins, a folk singer, musician, and actor (the son of Richard Lee Robbins and Agnes J. Hughes). Gilbert was born in Washington. Richard was the son of Walter Appleton Robbins and Mary Judith Taylor. Agnes was the daughter of James Ambrose Hughes, whose father was Irish, and of Clara A. Helgeson, whose parents, Halvor Helgeson and Anna/Annie Johnson, were Norwegian.

Miles’s paternal grandmother was Mary Cecelia Bledsoe, an actress (the daughter of Maynard Tevis Bledsoe and Thelma Cecilia Matthews). Mary was born in Missouri. Maynard was the son of James William Bledsoe and Martha Alice Pursell. Thelma was the daughter of Albert/Bert Matthews/Mathews and Lelitia/Lettie M. Johnson.

Miles’s maternal grandfather was Phillip Leslie Tomalin (the son of William Arthur Tomalin III and Alberta Agnes Boehner). Phillip was born in New Jersey. William was the son of William Arthur Tomalin, Jr., who was born in Hackney, London, Middlesex, England, and of Susanna Beams, who was born in Andover, Hampshire, England. The Tomalin family line originates in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Miles’s great-grandmother Alberta was the daughter of George Albert Boehner, who was German, and of Winfred Lavina Hanily, who was born in New Jersey, to Irish parents.

Miles’s maternal grandmother was Leonora Marie Criscione (the daughter of Giovanni/Giuseppe/Joseph Vincenzo/Vincent Criscione and Anita Evelyn/Evilyn Rigali). Giovanni was born in Ragusa, Sicily, Italy, the son of Angelo Criscione and Salvatria/Salvatrice Cicetra/Licitra. Miles’s great-grandmother Anita was born in New York, the daughter of Italian emigrants, from Coreglia, Province of Lucca, Tuscany, Mansueto Rigali and Angelina Bonturi.

Sources: http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Notes on Miles’s mother’s ancestry, by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, at The Huffington Post – http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Genealogies of Miles Robbins – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Miles’s father (incorrectly identifies his own maternal ancestry) – http://www.wargs.com

Miles’s paternal great-grandmother, Agnes J. Hughes, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Miles’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Clara A. Helgeson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Gravestones of Miles’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Angelo Criscione and Salvatria/Salvatrice Cicetra/Licitra – https://3.bp.blogspot.com

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Olivia Rose Keegan

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Place of Birth: San Rafael, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 22, 1999

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German

Olivia Rose Keegan is an American actress and singer.

Olivia is the daughter of Julie (Kresge) and Kevin Keegan.

Olivia’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Francis Keegan (the son of Thomas Sullivan Keegan and Isabelle/Isabel F. Whelan). Thomas was born in Massachusetts. Thomas was born in New Hampshire, the son of Thomas F. Keegan, whose parents were Irish, and of Elizabeth A. Sullivan. Isabelle was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, with her father having been named John Whelan.

Olivia’s paternal grandmother was Marie A. Dunning (the daughter of Francis Weeks “Frank” Dunning and Charlotte A. Ryan). Marie was born in Massachusetts. Francis was born in Maine, the son of Alfred Butler Dunning and Ella Frances Stout/Strout. Charlotte was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Cornelius V. Ryan and Margaret Colbert.

Source: Obituary of Olivia’s paternal grandmother, Marie A. (Dunning) Keegan – http://www.legacy.com

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Luke Guldan

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

Date of Birth: March 26, 1986

Ethnicity:
*German, English, Irish, Scottish, possibly Czech (father)
*Italian (mother)

Luke Guldan is an American actor.

Luke is the son of Elia and Michael Guldan. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and Brooklyn, New York.

Luke’s paternal grandfather was John Guldan, Jr. (the son of John Guldan, Sr. and Florence Kennedy). Luke’s grandfather John was born in Illinois. Luke’s great-grandfather John was born in Illinois, the son of George J. Guldan, who was born in Bischofteinitz, Germany (now Horšovský Týn, Czech Republic), and of Anna Piehl, who was born in Germany. Florence was born in Illinois, the daughter of William Kennedy, who was Irish, and of Margaret, whose parents were English.

Luke’s paternal grandmother was Eileen Mary Bansley (the daughter of James Ralph Bansley/Bausley and Anna O’Rourke). Eileen was born in Illinois. James was born in Illinois, the son of James R. Bansley, who was born in Canada, to Scottish parents, and of Eva Laura Hawkins/Russell, whose father was Irish. Anna was born in Illinois, the daughter of John O’Rourke, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary Ann Moran.

Luke’s maternal grandfather was Charles Anthony Taibi. Charles was of Italian descent.

Luke’s maternal grandmother was Josephine A. “Josie” Maniscalco (the daughter of Charles Maniscalco/Manicalco and Antoinette/Antoinelle Mandracchia). Josephine was born in New York. Charles was born in Italy. Antoinette was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Sources: Obituary of Luke’s paternal grandfather, Luke Guldan, Jr. – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Luke’s paternal grandmother, Eileen M. (Bansley) Guldan – http://www.chicagotribune.com

Obituary of Luke’s maternal grandmother, Josephine A. “Josie” (Maniscalco) Taibi – http://www.palmswestfuneralhome.com

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John-Paul Lavoisier

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Birth Name: John Paul Seponski

Place of Birth: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 12, 1980

Ethnicity:
*Polish, possibly other (father)
*German, French, English, Irish (mother)

John-Paul Lavoisier is an American actor.

John is the son of Bambi and John Seponski.

John’s maternal grandfather was Sheldon H. Ickes (the son of Charles Homer Ickes and Esther Emma/Emma Esther Brossman). Sheldon was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was born in West Virginia, the son of Dyson Jerome Ickes and Allison/Alice Jo Ann Bardell. Esther was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Brossman and Emma K. Althaus.

John’s maternal grandmother was Arlene C. Cubbison (the daughter of Charles F. Cubbison and Blanche Olive Schlegel). Arlene was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Wilson Josiah Cubbison and Mary Elizabeth McFadden. Blanche was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Milton Schlegel and May L. Shaffer.

Sources: Obituary of John’s maternal grandfather, Sheldon H. Ickes – http://www.pottsmerc.com

Obituary of John’s maternal grandmother, Arlene C. (Cubbison) Ickes – http://www.legacy.com

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John Nance Garner

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Birth Name: John Nance Garner III

Date of Birth: November 22, 1868

Place of Birth: Red River County, Texas, U.S.

Date of Death: November 7, 1967

Place of Death: Uvalde, Texas, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, small amount of Cornish and Scottish

John Nance Garner was an American politician and lawyer, nicknamed Cactus Jack. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Vice President of the United States, from March 4, 1933 to January 20, 1941. He was elected to the position in 1932 and 1936. He was previously also a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, from March 4, 1903 to March 4, 1933, House Minority Leader, from March 4, 1929 to March 4, 1931, and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, from December 7, 1931 to March 4, 1933.

He was a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1932 and 1940.

Vice President Garner was the son of Sarah Jane (Guest) and John Nance Garner. He was married to Mariette Rheiner Garner, until her death, with whom he had a son.

Vice President Garner’s paternal grandfather was John Nance Garner (the son of Obediah/Obadiah Brice Garner and Helen Elanor/Elinor Nance). Vice President Garner’s grandfather John was born in Virginia. Obediah was the son of Thomas Garner and Sarah Dodd. Helen was the daughter of John “Jackie” Worley Nance and Mary Nancy Vaughn.

Vice President Garner’s paternal grandmother was Rebecca Katherine Walpole (the daughter of Charles Harrison Walpole and Frances Parker Clements). Rebecca was born in North Carolina. Charles was the son of Thomas Walpole. Frances was the daughter of William Clements and Aley Hannah Gilbert.

Vice President Garner’s maternal grandfather was John Martin Guest (the son of Isaac Guest and Elizabeth Frazier).

Vice President Garner’s maternal grandmother was named Mary Katherine Dickson.

Source: Genealogy of John Nance Garner – https://www.geni.com


Jessica Serfaty

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Birth Name: Jessica Ann Michel

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

Date of Birth: April 4, 1991

Ethnicity: French/Cajun, English, Spanish [including Canary Islander]

Jessica Serfaty is an American model and actress. She is also sometimes credited as Jessica Michel. Jessica is known for being a contestant on the fourteenth season of America’s Next Top Model.

Jessica is the daughter of Sandy Rodgers and Brett Michel. Jessica has a son with he previous partner, Ididia Serfaty.

Jessica has described herself as “Cajun”. Her other roots include English and Spanish. One of Jessica’s paternal ancestors, Pedro “Pierre” Morales, was born, c. 1771, in La Roda, Albacete, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. She also has some other ancestors who hailed from the Canary Islands and moved to Louisiana.

Jessica’s paternal grandfather was Bobby Mikel Michel (the son of Mikel Marion Michel and Juliette Margaret Lessard). Jessica’s great-grandfather Mikel was born in Louisiana, the son of John Edgar Michel and Clara Cora Carpenter. Juliette was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Edward Lessard and Celeste Guedry.

Jessica’s paternal grandmother was Wilda Demoulin (the daughter of Hubert Joseph Demoulin and Eva J. Morales). Hubert was born in Louisiana, the son of Henry Demoulin and Henrietta David. Eva was born in Louisiana, and likely was the daughter of Augustine Morales/Moralis and Angela Roffray.

Jessica’s maternal grandparents were Richard Guy Rodgers and Annis E. “Ann” Young.

Sources: Obituary of Jessica’s paternal grandfather, Bobby Mikel Michel – http://obits.theadvocate.com

Obituary of Jessica’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Jim Demoulin – http://obits.theadvocate.com

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Sean Harmon

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Birth Name: Sean Thomas Harmon

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 25, 1988

Ethnicity: Austrian (paternal grandmother), Irish, English, Scottish, German, French

Sean Harmon is an American actor. He is the son of actor Mark Harmon and actress Pam Dawber.

Sean’s paternal grandfather was football player, broadcaster, and military pilot Tom Harmon (born Thomas Dudley Harmon; the son of Louis Amiel/Anthony Harmon and Rose Marie Quinn). Louis was the son of Marie Felix Emile/Amiel Harmon, who was born in Lutzelhause, Alsace, France, of German and French descent, and Mary Elizabeth Murphy or Cashin, who was born in New York, to Irish parents. Rose was the daughter of Michael Quinn and Johanna/Hanna Keon, and had Irish ancestry.

10/01/2012 – Sean Harmon and mother Pam Dawber – Mark Harmon Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 1, 2012 – Hollywood Walk of Fame – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 2 – – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Sean’s paternal grandmother was actress, model, fashion designer, and artist Elyse Knox (born Elsie Lillian Kornbrath; the daughter of Frederick Kornbrath and Hermine Sophie Muck). Frederick was born in Ferlach, Austria. Hermine was born in Vienna, Austria.

Sean’s maternal grandfather was Eugene Edgar “Gene” Dawber (the son of Frederick Dawber and Merle Pettit). Frederick was born in Michigan, to Canadian parents, George Dawber and Catharine Pennington. Merle was born in Canada, the daughter of Edgar Pettit and Lillian Bryan.

Sean’s maternal grandmother was Thelma Mae Fisher (the son of James Fisher and Florence Alice Rollin). James was born in Scotland, the son of Peter Fisher and Jean Mcdonald. Florence was born in Ontario, Canada, to English parents, Harry Rollin and Annie Elizabeth Turton/Robinson.

Sources: Sean’s maternal grandfather, Eugene Edgar “Gene” Dawber, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X79J-MZQ

Sean’s maternal grandmother, Thelma Mae Fisher, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7S2-77J

 

Alex Heartman

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Birth Name: Alexander Patrick Heartman

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 26, 1990

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German

Alex Heartman is an American actor.

Alex is the son of Kimberley and Roger Heartman.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Harry Roger Heartman (the son of Roy Heath Heartman and Elida May Ramsden). Harry was born in Iowa. Roy was born in North Carolina. Elida was born in Minnesota, the daughter of William Henry Ramsden, who was Canadian, and of Naomi Sheldon.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Foran (the daughter of James William Foran and Bertha Miller). Ruth was born in Illinois. James was born in Illinois, the son of James Foran, who was born in Canada, to Irish parents, and of Elisie/Lizzie, whose parents were German. Bertha was the daughter of Heye Muller and Annie Catherine Hetge, whose parents were German.

Alex’s maternal grandparents’ surnamed were McMullen and Maginnis.

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Rain Dove

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Birth Name: RainDove Victoria Dubilewski

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 27, 1989

Ethnicity: Polish, French/French-Canadian, English

Rain Dove is an American model, actor, and activist.

Rain’s parents are Nicole Dubilewski and Richard Rupert. Rain was raised in New York and Newark, Vermont.

Rain prefers non-gendered pronouns. They work in subversive fashion, posing as male and female models in photoshoots.

Rain’s paternal grandmother is Susan England (the daughter of Alfred A. England and Winifred “Winnie” Sargent). Susan was born in New York. Alfred was born in New York, and likely was the son of Robert England. Winifred was born in New York, the daughter of Alfred Richard Sargent and Jenny/Jennie Lesperance, who was of French-Canadian descent.

Rain’s maternal grandfather was Frank L. Dubilewski (the son of Felix Dubilewski and Josephine). Frank was born in New York. Felix was Polish. Josephine was born in New York.

Rain’s maternal grandmother was named Jacqueline J. “Jackie” Griolet. Jacqueline was born in Paris, France.

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Vanessa Johnston

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Birth Name: Vanessa Violet Johnston

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: October 26, 1991

Ethnicity: Norwegian (5/16ths), English, German, 1/16th Swedish, some French

Vanessa Johnston is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was named Miss Minnesota Teen 2009.

Vanessa is the daughter of Sherry and Mitchell Johnston.

Vanessa’s paternal grandfather was Eddy Gene Johnston (the son of Edwin Floyd Johnston and Violet O. Severson). Eddy was born in Minnesota. Edwin was born in North Dakota, the son of Daniel Johnston, who was Canadian, and of Edith Myrtle Emaline Chester, whose parents were Canadian. Violet was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Edwin Severson/Siverson, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Hannah Sundmark, who was Swedish.

Vanessa’s paternal grandmother was Dixie Lou Wagner (the daughter of Richard Wagner and Myrtle Iverson). Dixie was born in Minnesota. Richard was born in Nebraska, to German parents, Otto P. Wagner and Martha. Myrtle was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Martin Iverson, who was Norwegian, and of Inga, whose parents were Norwegian.

Vanessa’s maternal grandfather was Ray Arvin Johnson (the son of Walter David Johnson and Rosalind “Rosa” Hesser). Ray was born in Minnesota. Walter was born in Iowa, the son of James Matthew Johnson and Ruth Miller, whose father was German. Rosalind was born in Nebraska, the daughter of George Washington Hesser and Mary Frances Billings.

Vanessa’s maternal grandmother was Kay Durbahn (the daughter of Wilbert Juergan/John Durbahn and Frieda Johnson). Kay was born in Minnesota. Wilbert was born in Minnesota, the son of Albert Durbahn, whose parents were German, and of Lena Dohrmann, who was German. Frieda was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Theodore Johnson, who was Norwegian, and of Thea/Tine/Tina Figenschou/Figenskau, whose parents were Norwegian.

Sources: Obituary of Vanessa’s father – http://www.startribune.com

Obituary of Vanessa’s maternal grandfather, Ray Arvin Johnson – http://www.familysearch.org

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