Quantcast
Channel: English Archives - Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com
Viewing all 4343 articles
Browse latest View live

Natalie Denise Sperl

$
0
0

Place of Birth: New Ulm, Brown, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: June 20, 1976

Ethnicity:
*German, English, distant Danish and Dutch (father)
*Polish, some German (mother)

Natalie Denise Sperl is an American film and television actress, and model.

Natalie is the daughter of Arlene and Dennis Sperl.

Natalie’s paternal grandfather was Russel E. Sperl (the son of George J. Sperl and Minnie Frances Outhoudt). Russel was born in Minnesota. George was born in Minnesota, the son of Anton Sperl, who was born in Germany, and of Catherine Eckstein, who was from Bohemia. Minnie was born in Minnesota, the daughter of John Daniel Outhoudt/Oothoudt and Elizabeth Jane Youngs, whose parents were English.

Natalie’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Marie Sievert (the daughter of Albert P. Sievert and Alma Grosklags). Dorothy was born in Minnesota. Albert was born in Minnesota, to German parents, Henry Christian Frederich Sievert and Maria Fredreika Quandt. Alma was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Charles Grosklags, who was German, and of Mary Draeger.

Natalie’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Barney Kurkowski (the son of Frank Kurkowski/Kurkouski and Frances Rudnick/Rudnik). Joseph was born in South Dakota. Frank was born in either Germany or Poland, the son of Paul Kurkowski and Rosalie. Frances was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Poland.

Natalie’s maternal grandmother was Irene Anna Wojcik (the daughter of Leo Joseph Wojcik and Anna Barbara Schultz). Irene was born in South Dakota. Leo was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Poland. Natalie’s great-grandmother Anna was born in South Dakota, to parents from either Germany or Poland.

Sources: Obituary of Natalie’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy Marie (Sievert) Sperl Kuehn – http://www.bemidjipioneer.com

Obituary of Natalie’s uncle (mother’s brother) – http://www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

Photo by Prphotos.com


Jack Kilmer

$
0
0

Date of Birth: June 6, 1995

Ethnicity: Swedish (paternal grandmother), English, Irish, German, Welsh, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant French Huguenot

Jack Kilmer is an American actor. He is the son of actors Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley. His father is American, and was born in California. His mother was English, and was born in Manchester, Lancashire.

Jack’s paternal grandfather was Eugene Dorris Kilmer (the son of Thomas/Tom Walker Kilmer and Nora/Norah Elizabeth Jones). Eugene was born in Texas, and was of German, English, Welsh, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and French Huguenot ancestry. Thomas was the son of Jeremiah Early Kilmer and Nancy Williams. Nora was the daughter of Stephen T. Jones and Sarah Elizabeth Webb.

Jack’s paternal grandmother is Gladys Swanette Ekstadt (the daughter of John Edward Ekstadt and Hilma Charlotte Swanson). Gladys was born in Indiana. John was born in Martin, Minnesota, to Swedish parents, John August Ekstadt and Anna Elizabeth Wester. Hilma was born in Sweden, the daughter of Bror Swanson and Karna Elizabeth Nilsdotter.

Jack’s maternal grandfather was named John Whalley. John likely had Irish ancestry.

Jack’s maternal grandmother was Avril D. Quinn/Bernard (the daughter of Thomas A. Quinn and Muriel Bernard). Avril was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England. Muriel was the daughter of Alexander Bernard and Doris Matz.

During Jack’s father Val’s interview on Inside the Actors Studio (2000), Val stated that he has Sephardi Jewish, Cherokee Native American, and Mongolian ancestry, perhaps jokingly, perhaps not. Val has often referenced having Cherokee ancestry, usually from a paternal great-grandmother. However, no Sephardi Jewish, Cherokee Native American, or Mongolian ancestry has been documented in publicly available family trees of Val Kilmer. Both of Val’s paternal great-grandmothers, Nancy Williams and Sarah Elizabeth Webb were born to non-Cherokee families with fairly well-documented recent ancestors.

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

History of the Kilmer family – http://www.geocities.ws

Jack’s paternal grandfather, Eugene Dorris Kilmer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jack’s paternal great-grandfather, Thomas/Tom Walker Kilmer (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://www.findagrave.com

Information about Jack’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Jeremiah Early Kilmer – http://objgenealogy.com

Jack’s paternal grandmother, Gladys Swanette Ekstadt, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, John Edward Ekstadt – https://familysearch.org

Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, John Edward Ekstadt, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Photo by Prphotos

Chris Bauer

$
0
0

Birth Name: Mark Christopher Bauer

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 28, 1966

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Austrian, French, German, 1/16th Polish

Chris Bauer is an American actor. He is the son of Victoria and Joseph Bauer.

Chris’ father’s ancestry is one quarter Austrian, one eighth Polish, as well as Irish, English, and German. Chris’ mother is of one half Irish, one quarter French, as well as English, descent.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Rupert Francis Ignatus Bauer (the son of Rupert/Robert Bauer and Helen/Hellen Frances Ray). Chris’ grandfather Rupert was born in California. Chris’ great-grandfather Rupert was born in Austria. Helen was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of John Ray, who was Polish, and of Helen Kelenschmidt.

Chris’ paternal grandmother was Dorothy G. Fitzpatrick (the daughter of Walter Peter Fitzpatrick and Tena/Fena/Lena Norbry). Dorothy was born in California. Walter was the son of a Canadian father, Jas/Jos Fitzpatrick, and of an Irish mother, Julia Collins. Fena was the daughter of Walter Norbry and Gertrude Casey or Cline.

Chris’ maternal grandfather was Gene Sherman (born Eugene Franklin Sherman; the son of Eugene Watts Sherman and Juliette Ernestine/Marie Louvre/Luvray). Chris’ grandfather Gene was born in Illinois, and was a journalist and writer for the Los Angeles Times, who was awarded the Pulitzer Price for Public Service in 1960. Chris’ great-grandfather Eugene was the son of Franklin Dwight Sherman and Harriet/Hattie Maria Walter. Juliette was born in Calais, France.

Chris’ maternal grandmother was Genevieve Marie McLaughlin (the daughter of Thomas Henry McLaughlin and Clara Gertrude Haggerty). Thomas was the son of Irish parents, John H. McLaughlin and Bridget Kelley. Clara was the daughter of Dennis A. Haggerty, who was Irish, and of Ellen/Ella A. McShave, who was born in Pennsylvania or Ireland.

Sources: Chris’ paternal grandfather, Rupert Francis Ignatus Bauer, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Rupert Francis Ignatus Bauer on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal grandmother, Dorothy G. Fitzpatrick, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Dorothy G. Fitzpatrick on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal great-grandfather, Walter Peter Fitzpatrick, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Chris’ maternal grandfather, Eugene Franklin Sherman (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Chris’ maternal grandfather, Eugene Franklin Sherman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Eugene Franklin Sherman on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandfather, Eugene Watts Sherman, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandparents, Thomas Henry McLaughlin and Clara Gertrude Haggerty, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandfather, Thomas Henry McLaughlin, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ maternal great-grandmother, Clara Gertrude Haggerty, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Photo by Prphotos

Ricardo Abarca

$
0
0

Birth Name: Ricardo Guillermo Abarca Lowman

Place of Birth: Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico

Date of Birth: June 1, 1986

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*English, Scottish (mother)

Ricardo Abarca is a Mexican actor and singer. He is the son of Yasmine Cheyenne Lowman and Ricardo Abarca Medina. His mother was born in London, England.

Ricardo’s maternal grandparents were likely William J. Lowman and Evelyn R. V. Press (the daughter of William S. Press and Evelyn M. McKenzie).

Brec Bassinger

$
0
0

Place of Birth: Saginaw, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 25, 1999

Ethnicity: English, small amount of Irish and German

Brec Bassinger is an American actress. She is the daughter of Shelley and Raymond Bassinger.

Brec’s paternal grandfather was Hubert Tom Bassinger (the son of Gus Valentine Bassinger and Mary Lee Moore). Gus was the son of William Lafayette Basinger and Bellzora Simpson. Mary was the daughter of James Richard Moore and Cornelia L. Jacks.

Brec’s paternal grandmother was Shana Jean Noble (the daughter of Raymond Gale “Ray” Noble and Rubilee Smith). Raymond was the son of Clinton Noble and Allie Mae Anderson. Rubilee was the daughter of Oscar H. Smith and Betty A.

Brec’s maternal grandparents was John Clifford Oglee (the son of Young Clifford O’Glee and Bernice E. Graves). Young was the son of Young Isaiah O’Glee and Mary Ann “Mollie” Culland. Bernice was the daughter of John A. Graves and Mary E.

Brec’s maternal grandmother was Jewell Marie Singletary (the daughter of Willie/William Jewel Singletary and Hattie May/Mae Stovall). Willie was the son of George Eldridge Singletary and Maggie Elizabeth Holcomb. Hattie was the daughter of Samuel F. Stovall and Maggie May Houston/Huston.

Sources: Obituary of Brec’s paternal grandmother, Shana Jean (Noble) Bassinger – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Genealogy of Brec’s paternal great-grandparents, Gus Valentine Bassinger and Mary Lee Moore – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Brec’s paternal great-grandmother, Rubilee (Smith) Noble – https://www.findagrave.com

Photo by prphotos.com

Jodie Comer

$
0
0

Jodie Comer – Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2017 – Arrivals – Royal Festival Hall, South Bank – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jodie Marie Comer

Place of Birth: Liverpool, Lancashire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 11 March, 1993

Ethnicity: English

Jodie Comer is an English actress.

Lambert Wilson

$
0
0

Place of Birth: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Date of Birth: 3 August, 1958

Ethnicity:
*87.5% French
*12.5% English

Lambert Wilson is a French actor, singer, and activist. He is the son of actor Georges Wilson.

Lambert is often described as having Irish ancestry. However his surname comes from a paternal great-grandfather, Charles Joseph Wilson, who was from Leicester, England.

Lambert speaks French, Italian, and English fluently.

Source: Genealogy of Lambert Wilson – https://gw.geneanet.org

Photo by Prphotos.com

Courtney Halverson

$
0
0

Birth Name: Courtney Devon Halverson

Place of Birth: Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 14, 1989

Ethnicity: Polish (maternal grandfather), German, 1/8 Norwegian, 1/16th Danish, some English

Courtney Halverson is an American actress.

Courtney is the daughter of Barbara and Kevin Halverson.

Courtney’s paternal grandfather was Marvyn/Marvin C. Halverson (the son of Clarence Frederic “Bun” Halverson and Isola Naomi Durr). Marvyn was born in Iowa. Clarence was born in Iowa, the son of Julius H. Halverson/Halvorson, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Karoline Sofie Olsen, whose parents were Norwegian. Isola was born in Iowa, the daughter of Charles George Durr, whose parents were German, and of Phoebe Jane Chappell.

Courtney’s paternal grandmother was named Karen Ann Nidey (who likely was the daughter of Floyd Renwick Nidey and Hazel Pearl Lampley). Karen was born in Iowa. Floyd was born in Illinois, the son of John Nidey and Bertha Dale Hoskinson. Hazel was born in Illinois.

Courtney’s maternal grandfather was Edwin Theodore Buska (the son of John Louis Buska and Clara D. Czech/Cziech/Check). Edwin was born in Wisconsin. John was born in Wisconsin, to Polish parents from Prussia, Frank Buska and Veronika/Verona Karpinski. Clara was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Johann Marinem Czech, who was born in Prussia and was of Polish descent, and of Johanna Dalman, whose parents were born in Prussia and were of Polish descent.

Courtney’s maternal grandmother was Maxine Carol Fahl (the daughter of Edward William Fahl and Mae/May Marie Rasmussen/Rassmussen). Maxine was born in Wisconsin. Courtney’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Wisconsin, the son of Edward F. Fahl, whose parents were German, and of Frances/Francis Nimiz, who was born in Germany. Mae was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Peter Rasmussen/Rassmussen, who was born in Maribo, Denmark, and of Margaret Wolf/Wolfe, whose parents were German.

Sources: Obituary of Courtney’s paternal great-grandmother, Isola Naomi (Durr) Halverson – http://www.genlookups.com

Obituary of Courtney’s maternal grandmother, Maxine Carol (Fahl) Buska – http://www.mcaulaywallace.com

Photo by Prphotos.com


Philip Winchester

$
0
0

Birth Name: Philip C. Winchester

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

Date of Birth: March 24, 1981

Ethnicity: English, along with some Irish, Dutch, and German

Philip Winchester is an English-American actor.

Philip is the son of Barbara Bell and Jay Winchester. His father is American and his mother is from England.

Philip’s paternal grandfather was Dwight Winchester (the son of Oscar Winchester and Eunice Flock). Dwight was born in Oklahoma. Oscar was born in Missouri, the son of William Franklin Winchester and Mary Elizabeth Cole. Eunice was born in Kansas, the daughter of Charles Flock and Carolyn Hutson.

Philip’s paternal grandmother was Leota June Brawley (the daughter of Harold Franklin Brawley and Berta Mary Hooper). Leota was born in Oklahoma. Harold was born in Arkansas, the son of Monroe W. Brawley and Amanda Elizabeth “Mandy” White. Berta was born in Washington, the daughter of Charles Hooper and Frances Arnholdt.

Sources: Obituary of Philip’s paternal grandfather, Dwight Winchester – http://www.belgrade-news.com

Obituary of Philip’s paternal grandmother, Leota June (Brawley) Winchester – http://www.legacy.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

Chloe Lanier

$
0
0

Birth Name: Chloe Renee Lanier

Place of Birth: Texas, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: November 3, 1992

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, distant French

Chloe Lanier is an American actress.

Chloe is the daughter of Judy and Timothy Lanier.

Chloe’s paternal grandfather was named William Charles “Billy” Lanier.

Chloe’s paternal grandmother was Merle Ostwalt (the daughter of Emmett Hoyle Ostwalt and Annie Gertrude Rogers). Merle was born in North Carolina. Emmett was born in North Carolina, the son of John Pressley Ostwalt and Emma Virginia “Jennie” Suther. Annie was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Robert Lee Rogers and Victoria Augusta Robbins.

Chloe’s maternal grandfather was Ervin Monroe Schulze (the son of Rudolph Paul Schulze and Laura Clara Biels/Bielss). Ervin was born in Texas. Rudolph was born in Texas, to German parents, August Schulze and Mary. Chloe’s great-grandmother Laura was born in Texas, the daughter of Wilhelm Theodore “Willie” Biels, whose parents were German, and of Laura Mann/Menn.

Chloe’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Janice Delano (the daughter of Adrian Martin Delano and Winnie Hilliard/Hillyard). Mildred was born in Texas. Adrian was born in Texas, the son of James Andrew Allison Delano and Hester A. Stagner. Winnie was born in Texas, the daughter of George Edward Hilliard and Janie Losie Curry.

Sources: Obituary of Chloe’s paternal grandmother, Merle (Ostwalt) Lanier – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Chloe’s maternal grandfather, Ervin Monroe Schulze – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Chloe’s maternal great-grandmother, Laura Clara (Biels) Schulze – http://www.tdnews.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

Katrina Begin

$
0
0

Birth Name: Katrina Marie Begin

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

Date of Birth: August 10, 1982

Ethnicity:
*French-Canadian, Norwegian (father)
*Finnish, Irish, English (mother)

Katrina Begin is an American actress.

Katrina is the daughter of Susan and Daniel Begin.

Katrina’s paternal grandfather was George Lawrence Begin (the son of Francis “Frank” Begin and Rose Delima Patnode). George was born in Minnesota. Francis was born in Minnesota, the son of Joseph Begin, who was from Québec, Canada, and of Anna/Angelica/Angelique Brunelle, who was of French-Canadian descent. Rose was born in Minnesota, to parents from Canada, with her mother being surnamed Therin.

Katrina’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Agnes Brenna (the daughter of Soren Brenna and Ingrid Strand). Lillian was born in Minnesota, to parents from Norway. Soren was the son of Gulbran Brenna and Karin Anderson.

Katrina’s maternal grandfather was Floyd Irvin Ruikkie/Ruikka (the son of Charles Olaf “Ole” Ruikkie/Ruikka and Inez/Ines Henrietta Bergman). Floyd was born in Minnesota. Charles was born in Minnesota, to Finnish parents, Henry J. Ruikkie/Ruikka and Loviisa Pakeakslahti. Inez was born in Minnesota, to parents from Finland, Mats “Matthew” Bergman and Anna Elizabeth Oravainen.

Katrina’s maternal grandmother was Annalene Marie Gillem (the daughter of Leo Eugene Gillem and Alta Molten Brownlow). Annalene was born in Minnesota. Leo was born in Michigan, the son of Edward Coleburn Gillem/Gillam, who was Canadian, and of Mary Ella “Ollie” Dillon, whose parents were Irish. Alta was born in Washington, the daughter of William Hunter Brownlow, whose parents were from England and Ireland, and of Jane J. Truman.

Photo by Prphotos.com

Martha McSally

$
0
0

Birth Name: Martha Elizabeth McSally

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

Date of Birth: March 22, 1966

Ethnicity: Irish, some English

Martha McSally is an American politician and U.S. Air Force combat veteran. A Republican, she has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona, since January 3, 2015.

Martha’s paternal grandfather was Bernard Francis McSally (the son of Gerthilde McSally and Mary A.). Bernard was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Martha’s paternal grandmother was Margaret McGovern (the daughter of Elijah McGovern and Mary Catherine Mallon). Margaret was born in Kemptville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada.

Martha’s maternal grandfather was James L. Taft (the son of Edgar Myron Taft and Ellen). James was born in Rhode Island. Edgar was the son of Sylvester Taft and Patience E. Warmer. Ellen was born in Rhode Island, to Irish parents.

Martha’s maternal grandmother was named Katherine McGrath. Katherine was born in Massachusetts.

Sources: Genealogy of Martha McSally – https://www.geni.com

Martha’s paternal grandmother, James L. Taft, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Brooke Burns

$
0
0

Birth Name: Brooke Elizabeth Burns

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

Date of Birth: March 16, 1978

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, possibly other

Brooke Burns is an American model, actress, and television personality.

Brooke is the daughter of Betsy Davis and Brad Thomas Burns. She is married to film director Gavin O’Connor. Brooke has a daughter with her former husband, Australian actor Julian McMahon; and a daughter with Gavin.

Brooke’s paternal grandfather was Bobby McGregor Burns (the son of Lester Thomas Burns and Lillian May McGregor). Bobby was born in Texas. Lester was born in Illinois, the son of Thomas Burns and Lucy Carter. Lillian was born in Texas, the daughter of William M. McGregor and Katie.

Brooke’s paternal grandmother was Abigail May/Mae Hamilton (the daughter of Charles D. Hamilton and Dorothy Delight Sturges). Abigail was born in Ohio. Charles was born in Ohio, the son of S. D. Hamilton and Ida M. Davis. Dorothy was born in Ohio, the daughter of Edwin Gregory Sturges and Abigail Rebecca Atwood.

Brooke’s maternal grandmother was named Margie.

Sources: Obituary of Brooke’s uncle (father’s brother) – http://www.legacy.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

Nik Kershaw

$
0
0

Birth Name: Nicholas David Kershaw

Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 1 March, 1958

Ethnicity: English, as well as 1/16th Cornish and 1/16th Irish

Nik Kershaw is an English musician and record producer.

His father, Douglas John “Doug” Kershaw, was a flautist. His mother, Evelyn Joan (Butcher), was an opera singer.

Nik has three children with his former wife, Canadian musician Sheri (Hamill) Kershaw, and a son with his wife, Sarah.

Nik’s paternal grandfather was named Tom Kershaw.

Nik’s paternal grandmother was Kate Isabella Colegate (the daughter of Henry Colegate and Anna Maria Keast). Kate was born in Colby, Norfolk. Henry was the son of John Dismore and Ellen Colegate. Anna was born in Gibraltar, the daughter of Henry Keast, who was from Cornwall, and of Mary Ann Murphy, who was from Ireland.

Nik’s maternal grandfather was James Edmund Butcher (the son of George William Butcher and Ellen Christina Lott). James was born in Leeds, Kent. George was the son of Thomas Butcher. Ellen was the daughter of Charles Lott and Emma Frances Flood.

Nik’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Goldsmith (the daughter of William Goldsmith and Mehaly Tilby). Nik’s grandmother Evelyn was born in Benenden, Kent. William was the son of Benjamin “Ben” Goldsmith and Sarah Ann Weeks. Mehaly was the daughter of Robert Tilby and Ann “Annie” Turner.

Nik’s maternal line can be traced back to his fifth great-grandmother, Mary Ferrell.

Sources: Birth record of Nik Kershaw – https://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Marriage record of Nik’s paternal grandparents, Tom Kershaw and Kate Isabella Colegate – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Nik’s paternal grandmother, Kate Isabella Colegate – https://www.familysearch.org

Nik’s paternal grandmother, Kate Isabella Colegate, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Nik’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Maria Keast – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nik’s mother – https://www.familynotices24.co.uk

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

Marriage record of Nik’s maternal grandparents, James Edmund Butcher and Evelyn Goldsmith – https://www.familysearch.org

Nik’s maternal grandfather, James Edmund Butcher, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Nik’s maternal great-grandparents, George William Butcher and Ellen Christina Lott – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Nik’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Charles Lott – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Nik’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Emma Frances Flood – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Nik’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Goldsmith – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Nik’s maternal great-grandfather, William Goldsmith – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Nik’s maternal great-grandmother, Mehaly (Tilby) Goldsmith – https://www.familysearch.org

Photo by Prphotos

Ella Balinska

$
0
0

Birth Name: Ella Pascale Balinska-Emmott

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

Date of Birth: 4 October, 1996

Ethnicity:
*Polish, Belarusian, English (father)
*African-Caribbean (mother)

Ella Balinska is an English actress.

She is the daughter of television cook and model Lorraine Pascale and musician Count Kazimierz Balinski-Jundzill. Her father is of Polish, Belarusian, and English descent. Her mother was born in London, England, to African-Caribbean parents, and was adopted by Audrey and Roger Woodward.

Ella’s paternal grandfather is Count Krystoph Baliński-Jundziłł (the son of Jan Baliński-Jundziłł and Maria Celestyna Niezabytowska). Jan was the son of Ignacy Baliński Jastrzębiec, who was born in Reginów, Rokiciny/Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Łódzkie, Poland, and of Maria Chomętowska Lis. Ella’s great-grandmother Maria was the daughter of Karol Stanisław Niezabytowski Lubicz, who was born in Oleszewiczach, Hrodna, Belarus, and of Zofia Łęska Ostoja.

Ella’s paternal grandmother is Katrina Emmott (the daughter of John/Jack Emmott and Mary Rycroft). Katrina is English, and was born in Southampton, Hampshire, England. John was the son of Willie Emmott.

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


Ronni Hawk

$
0
0

Place of Birth: Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 9, 1999

Ethnicity: English, German, Italian, other

Ronni Hawk is an American actress.

Ronni is the daughter of Bambi and Ronald Hawk.

Ronni’s paternal grandparents were Ira Earl Hawk and Ruth Kathryn Shearer.

Ronni’s maternal grandfather was Michael St. Angelo (the son of a father surnamed St. Angelo and Aline Courtney). Aline likely was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Whitaker Courtney and Henrietta Hinson.

Ronni’s maternal grandmother was Betty Jean Petty (the daughter of James Henry Petty and Ruby Lea). Ruby was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Wesley Eugene Lea and Georgianna/Georgia Keifner.

Source: Obituary of Ronni’s maternal great-grandmother, Aline (Courtney) Furrow – http://rabenhorst.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

Chrissy Metz

$
0
0

Chrissy Metz – Audi Celebrates the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Catch LA, 8715 Melrose Avenue – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Christine Michelle Metz

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

Date of Birth: September 29, 1980

Ethnicity: German, English, other

Chrissy Metz is an American actress and singer.

Lacey Rogers

$
0
0

Birth Name: Lacey Claire Rogers

Place of Birth: El Dorado, Arkansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 26, 1996

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Lacey Rogers is an American model and television personality. She is also sometimes credited as Lacey Claire. She was a contestant on the twenty-second season of America’s Next Top Model.

Lacey is the daughter of Michelle and Steve Rogers.

Lacey’s paternal grandfather was James Robert Rogers (the son of Thomas Alexander Rogers and Laura Malinda Bailey). James was born in Arkansas. Thomas was born in Arkansas, the son of Thomas A. Rogers and Lola. Laura was born in Arkansas, the daughter of William Henry Bailey and Alice Nowlin.

Lacey’s paternal grandmother is named Mildred Butler.

Lacey’s maternal grandfather is Dan Frederick Webb (the son of Thurman R. Webb and Nell Labetta West). Thurman was born in Arkansas, the son of Abner Webb and Miley McCormick. Nell was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Stanley Benjamin West and Louvicia Telford.

Source: Obituary of Lacey’s paternal grandfather, James Robert Rogers – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

Bradley Buecker

$
0
0

Birth Name: Bradley Joseph Buecker

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

Date of Birth: September 20, 1971

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Bradley Buecker is an American television and film director, producer, and editor.

Bradley is the son of Cheryl and Thomas Buecker.

Bradley’s paternal grandfather was Leonard J. Buecker (the son of Joseph Herman Buecker and Eleanor Bartel). Leonard was born in Ohio. Joseph was born in Ohio, to German parents, Clemens Buecker and Mary. Eleanor was born in Ohio, the daughter of Aloysius A. Bartel, whose parents were German, and of Antonia Hemsteger, whose parents were German.

Bradley’s paternal grandmother was Margaret M. Decker (the daughter of Walter Jacob Decker and Clara Adeline Prather). Margaret was born in Ohio. Walter was born in Ohio, to parents from Germany, Valentine Decker and Johannah/Hannah Schaffer. Clara was born in Ohio, the daughter of Walter Wirt Prather and Laura B. Robuck.

Bradley’s maternal grandfather was named Charles R. “Mick” McMaken.

Bradley’s maternal grandmother was Marjorie J. Clarkson (the daughter of Chester Devillars Clarkson and Gertrude Frances Higgins). Marjorie was born in Ohio. Chester was born in Ohio, the son of Lewis DeVillers Clarkson and Sarah H. “Sadie” Mears. Gertrude was born in Ohio, the daughter of Thomas E. Stewart and Florence Higgins.

Source: Obituary of Bradley’s maternal grandmother, Marjorie J. (Clarkson) McMaken – http://www.jamiesonandyannucci.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

Dante Di Loreto

$
0
0

Birth Name: Dante Finnemore Di Loreto

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 11, 1958

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

Dante Di Loreto is an American film and television producer. He is known for executive producing the series Glee and American Horror Stories.

Dante is the son of Josephine Finnemore and Silvio Di Loreto. His father was American, of Italian descent. His mother is from Australia. Dante was raised in Santa Barbara, California.

Dante’s paternal grandparents were Venanzio Di Loreto and Lucia. Venanzio and Lucia were from Italy.

Source: Obituary of Dante’s father – http://www.independent.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

Viewing all 4343 articles
Browse latest View live


<script src="https://jsc.adskeeper.com/r/s/rssing.com.1596347.js" async> </script>