Kill the Noise – The 6th Annual North Coast Music Festival – Day 3 – Chicago’s Union Park – Chicago, IL, USA – Keywords: Jake Stanczak Orientation: Portrait – False – Photo Credit: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jacob R. Stanczak

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

Date of Birth: January 28, 1981

Ethnicity:
*Polish, Slovak (father)
*Scottish, English, German (mother)

Kill the Noise is an American DJ and producer.

He is the son of Debora and Raymond Stanczak.

Kill’s paternal grandfather is Edwin Raymond Stanczak (the son of Constantine/Costantine/Constant Stanczak and Annie Smulski). Edwin was born in Michigan, to parents from Poland.

Kill’s paternal grandmother is Lennie/Lenny Anne Lucich (likely the daughter of Sam Lucich and Madeline/Magdeline Cey). Lennie was born in New York, to parents from either Austria or Yugoslavia, who were listed as Slovak speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Kill’s maternal grandfather is named George E. Pile.

Kill’s maternal grandmother is named Willa Vinetta Gordon (likely the daughter of William W. Gordon and Jessie). Willa was born in Maryland. William was born in Maryland, the son of Abraham/Abram Bennett Gordon, whose father was Scottish, and of Cecelia Etta Hosken. Jessie was born in West Virginia.

Source: Obituary of Kill’s paternal grandfather, Edwin Raymond Stanczak – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Georgia Elizabeth Moffett

Place of Birth: London, England

Date of Birth: December 25, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Cornish

Georgia Moffett is an English actress. She is the daughter of actors Sandra Dickinson (born Sandra Searles) and Peter Davison (Peter Malcolm Gordon Moffett), who is known for playing Dr. Who.

Her mother is American-born. Her father is English.

Georgia’s paternal grandparents were Claude Neville G. Moffett and Sheila Kathleen Hallett. Claude was born in Guyana. Sheila was English.

Georgia’s maternal grandfather was Harold Searles (born Harold Frederic Searles; the son of Clarence Howard Searles and Cora E. Holbert), a psychoanalyst, who was one of the pioneers of psychiatric medicine. Clarence was the son of Felix Searles, who was Cornish, and Mary A. Tarbox, whose mother was English. Cora was the daughter of Fred R. Holbert and Minnie Sheldon.

Georgia’s maternal grandmother was Sylvia M.

Sources: Marriage record of Georgia’s great-grandparents, Clarence Howard Searles and Cora E. Holbert – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVG1-169

Georgia’s great-grandfather, Clarence Howard Searles, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MS61-LV1
Clarence on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5S1-ZY7

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Birth Name: Sydney Scotia-Marie Dodick

Place of Birth: Olmsted, Minnesota, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 8, 1997

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, possibly other

Sydney Scotia is an American-Canadian actress and dancer.

Sydney’s parents named her for their hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sydney’s paternal grandfather is named Simon Dodick.

Sydney’s paternal grandmother is Helen Ballam (the daughter of Reginald Ballam and Susan).

Sydney’s maternal grandfather is named Bruce Billett.

Sydney’s maternal grandmother is Clara MacDougall (the daughter of Joseph D. MacDougall and Mary Anne MacNeil). Joseph was born in Nova Scotia, the son of Angus MacDougall and Kate Campbell. Mary Anne was born in Nova Scotia, the daughter of John Angus MacNeil and Mary Elizabeth Campbell.

Sources: http://www.capebretonpost.com

Obituary of Sydney’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Montgomery Wayne Ballam – http://lists.rootsweb.com

Obituary of Sydney’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister), Zelia (MacDougall) Goode – http://lists.rootsweb.com

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

Date of Birth: September 24, 1987

Ethnicity: English, other

Spencer Treat Clark is an American actor. He is known particularly for co-starring in the films Unbreakable and Glass.

His sister is playwright and actress Eliza Clark. Eliza is married to Zack Whedon, the brother of filmmaker and television creator Joss Whedon.

Birth Name: Sheryl Lynn Herring

Place of Birth: Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 22, 1958

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

Lynn Herring is an American actress.

She is the daugther of Nona and Alfred Herring. While Lynn is often said to have Albanian and British ancestry, she doesn’t appear to have any Albanian ancestry.

Lynn’s paternal grandparents were George Jacobs Herring (the son of William Wesley Herring and Creasay Woodard) and Lona Mae Green (the daughter of George Washington Green and Martha P. Johnson).

Lynn’s maternal grandparents were Richard Victor Tonn (the son of Rudolph C. Tonn and Emelie/Amelia) and Dolores Longman (the daughter of Percy Longman and Sarah Edith Maund). Richard was born in New Mexico, to German parents. Dolores was born in Louisiana, to English parents.

Sources: Obituary of Lynn’s mother – https://www.newspapers.com

Lynn’s maternal grandfather, Richard Victor Tonn, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Lynn’s maternal grandmother, Dolores Longman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: George Ashley Hamilton

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 30, 1974

Ethnicity: English

Ashley Hamilton is an American actor, comedian, musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the son of actress and model Alana Stewart (born Alana Kaye Collins) and actor George Hamilton (George Stevens Hamilton).

Ashley’s paternal grandfather was George William “Spike” Hamilton (the son of Harris/Harry Fuller Hamilton and Lillian C. Gilman). George, a bandleader, was born in Vermont. Harris was the son of Merrill Thomas Hamilton and Clara Frances Fuller. Lillian was the daughter of George C. Gilman and Elizabeth Melissa Lane.

Ashley’s paternal grandmother was Anne Lucille Stevens (the daughter of Charles/Carlos Crawford Stevens and Mildred Elliott Hubbard). Anne was born in Kentucky. Charles was the son of Samuel George Stevens and Serena Parasade Robertson. Mildred was the daughter of Luther Rice Hubbard and Annie Finnie Gaines.

Ashley’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were Collins and Gossage.

Sources: Genealogy of Ashley Hamilton – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Ashley’s father – https://wc.rootsweb.com
http://freepages.rootsweb.com

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Birth Name: Samuel Timothy Daly

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

Date of Birth: March 24, 1984

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Scottish, Dutch, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Sam Daly is an American actor. He is the son of actors Tim Daly and Amy Van Nostrand. His aunt is actress Tyne Daly and his cousin is actress Kathryne Dora Brown.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was James Daly (born James Firman Daly; the son of Percifer “Percey” Charles Daly and Dorothy Ethelbert Hogan), an actor. Percifer was the son of John Daly, whose parents were Irish, and Elizabeth Nancy Smith. Dorothy was the daughter of John Francis Hogan, whose parents were Irish, and Martha Ellen “Mattie” Jones.

Sam’s paternal grandmother was Hope Newell (born Mary Hope Newell; the daughter of John Pierce Newell and Maria Hope St. Clair), an actress. John was the son of Charles H. Newell and Ida Mae Pierce. Maria was the daughter of John Franklin St. Clair and Mary Jane Lemon.

Sam’s maternal grandfather was Albert Douglas Van Nostrand (the son of Leroy/Roy Van Nostrand and Madeline/Madalene/Madaline Farrington Haff). Albert was a professor of English at Brown, specializing in American literature, literary criticism, and functional writing. Leroy was the son of Ezra Van Nostrand and Lena. Madeline was the daughter of Albert D. Haff and Josephine Farrington.

Sam’s maternal grandmother was Nancy Willard Connely (the daughter of James Willard Lowry Connely and Laurel Louisa Fletcher). James was the son of George Washington Connely and Annie H. Willard. Laurel was the daughter of Stoughton J. Fletcher and Elizabeth Laurel “Lizzie” Locke.

Sources: Obituary of Sam’s maternal grandfather, Albert Douglas Van Nostrand – https://www.brownalumnimagazine.com

Sam’s great-grandfather, Leroy/Roy Van Nostrand, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s great-grandmother, Madeline/Madalene/Madaline Farrington Haff, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sam’s maternal grandmother, Nancy Willard Connely – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Taylor Dearden Cranston

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 12, 1993

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish/Northern Irish, 1/16th Ashkenazi Jewish, small amounts of Scottish and Swiss-German

Taylor Dearden is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors Robin Gale Dearden and Bryan Cranston.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather were both the children of immigrants, from Germany and England respectively. Taylor’s paternal grandfather’s ancestry was one half Irish/Northern Irish, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, and one quarter German descent. Taylor’s maternal grandmother was of English, one quarter German, and some Scottish, descent.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was actor Joe Cranston (born Joseph Louis Cranston; the son of Edward Bennett/Bernard “Eddie” Cranston and Alice Rose Bower). Edward was the son of Daniel James Cranston, who was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, to Irish/Northern Irish parents, and Margaret I. Blake, who was Irish. Alice was the daughter of Joseph B. Bauer/Bower, whose parents were Jewish emigrants from Austria or Hungary, and of Bertha/Birdie Berg, whose parents were German.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother was actress Peggy Sell (born Audrey Anneliese Dorothea Sell; the daughter of Otto Frederick William Sell and Augusta “Gussie” Liza Marchert). Otto was born in Rendsburg, Germany, the son of Albert Ferdinand Franz Wilhelm Sell and Katharine Dorothee Niebuhr. Augusta was born in Danzig, Germany, the daughter of Josef Marchert and Helene Magdalene Kebbel.

Taylor’s maternal grandfather was Richard Louis Dearden (the son of Louis Eastwood Dearden and Winifred Eva Dowland). Richard was born in California, to English parents.

Taylor’s maternal grandmother was Helen Isabel Ernst (the daughter of Carl Clark Ernst and Sarah Elizabeth Day). Carl was the son of Robert Clark Ernst, who was of German descent, and Daisy Isabelle Dodsworth. Sarah was the daughter of Alfred Johnathan Day and Margaret Davis Bright.

Sources: Marriage record of Taylor’s maternal grandparents, Richard Louis Dearden and Helen Isabel Ernst – https://www.familysearch.org

Taylor’s maternal grandfather, Richard Louis Dearden, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Taylor’s great-great-grandfather, Robert Clark Ernst, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Taylor’s great-great-grandmother, Margaret Davis Bright, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Madeline Kathryn Brewer

Place of Birth: Pitman, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1991/1992

Ethnicity: Italian, Irish, English, Scottish, other

Madeline Brewer is an American actress.

Madeline’s maternal grandfather was Nicholas J. Facciarossa (the son of Joseph Facciarossa and Sarah). Nicholas was born in New York. Joseph was Italian.

Madeline’s maternal grandmother was Joanne A. Ward (the daughter of Francis B Ward and Fidelis A. Miller). Joanne was born in Ohio. Francis was born in Ohio, the son of Scottish parents, James G. Ward and Margaret Mary Mooney. Fidelis was the daughter of William H. Miller and Josephine A. Sahra.

Sources: Obituary of Madeline’s maternal grandmother, Joanne A. (Ward) Facciarossa – http://obits.nj.com

Marriage record of Madeline’s maternal great-grandparents, Francis B Ward and Fidelis A. Miller – https://www.familysearch.org

Ray Davies – GQ Men of the Year Awards 2010 – Arrivals – The Royal Opera House – London, UK – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 Headshot – 0 – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Birth Name: Raymond Douglas Davies

Date of Birth: 21 June 1944

Place of Birth: Fortis Green, London, England

Ethnicity:

*Welsh, Irish (father)

*English (mother)

Family Background: Ray Davies is an English musician. He was the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for The Kinks, which he led with his younger brother, Dave Davies.

Ray is the son of Frederick George Davies and Annie Florence Willmore.

Ray has a daughter with singer Chrissie Hynde of the band The Pretenders.

Ray’s paternal grandfather was Harry Davies. He was from Rhondda Valley, Wales.

Ray’s paternal grandmother was named Amy Kelly

Ray’s maternal grandfather was Albert Edward Henry Willmore (the son of Edward Henry Willmore and Elizabeth Gayleard).Ray’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of James Willmore and Charlotte Pocock. Elizabeth was the daughter of George Gayleard and Eliza Moore.

Ray’s maternal grandmother was named Catherine Emily Bowden

Genealogy of Ray Davies: https://gw.geneanet.org/t

Birth Name: Matthew Richard Cardarople

Place of Birth: Exeter, New Hampshire, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 9, 1983

Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandfather), French-Canadian, Scottish, Irish, English, German

Matthew Cardarople is an American actor.

He is the son of Mary and Richard Cardarople.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather is Philip Joseph Cardarople (the son of Joseph Cardarople and Caroline Elizabeth Novelline). Matthew’s grandfather Philip was born in Massachusetts. Matthew’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in Italy. Caroline was born in Massachusetts, to Italian parents, Joseph Novelline and Maria/Mary Vincenza.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother is Florence Ann DeCoste (the daughter of John Norman DeCoste and Mary Jane Pitts). Florence was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Nova Scotia, Canada. John was the son of Gabriel Abraham DeCoste and Melanie/Melaney Begeant/Bishong. Mary Jane was the daughter of Jeremiah Pitts.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather is Gerald W. Benefiel (the son of Floyd Harvey Benefiel and Grace Leah Audley Kimmerling). Gerald was born in Indiana. Floyd was born in Indiana, the son of George Lewis Benefiel and Mary Alice Neese. Grace was born in Indiana, the daughter of Henry Wesley Kimmerling and Nora Roach.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother is Velma C. Hunt (the daughter of Eddice Clair Hunt and Nellie Maxine Strong). Eddice was born in Indiana. Nellie was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Baxter Herbert Strong and Sophronia A. Baldwin.

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s paternal grandmother, Florence Ann (DeCoste) Cardarople – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandfather, Gerald W. Benefiel – http://www.newspapers.com

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Birth Name: Lukas Autry Nelson

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

Date of Birth: December 25, 1988

Ethnicity: Italian (3/8ths), English, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, and Irish

Lukas Nelson is an American musician. Lukas is known as the vocalist and guitarist of the band Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

Lukas’ father is singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, actor, poet, writer, and activist Willie Nelson. Lukas’ mother is Annie D’Angelo. Among Lukas’ siblings and half-siblings are actor and composer Micah Nelson and American country singer Paula Nelson.

Lukas’ paternal grandfather is Ira Doyle Nelson (the son of William Alfred Nelson and Nancy Elizabeth “Nanie” Smothers). William was born in Arkansas, the son of Franklin Claud Craig Nelson and Aprilla Ann Marshall. Nancy was born in Arkansas, the daughter of William Marion/Morris Smothers and Mary Elizabeth Rose.

Lukas’ paternal grandmother is Myrle Marie Greenhaw (the daughter of  William Alex/E. Greenhaw and Bertha F./L. Randle/Reynolds). William was born in Arkansas, the son of Franklin Claud Craig Nelson and Aprilla Ann Marshall. Bertha was born in Arkansas, the daughter of the daughter of James L. Randle/Reynolds and Susan Frances O’Daniel.

Lukas’ maternal grandfather is Gregory Antonio D’Angelo (the son of Francesco Paolo “Frank Paul” D’Angelo and Santa Gambina). Gregory was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Lukas’ maternal grandmother is Mildred Norma Altabello (the daughter of Francisco Americo/Amerigo Altabello/Altobello and Kathlyn Penny Mildred Pennington). Lukas’ grandmother Mildred was born in California. Francisco was born in Washington, to Italian parents, Fiore Altobello and Sperandine Daddario. Kathlyn was born in California, to parents from Ontario, Canada, Norman Augustus Pennington, whose parents were English, and of Bertha Evelyn Ward.

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Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa

Date of Birth: 14 March, 1983

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Scottish

Johnny Flynn is a South African-born British musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is the lead singer and songwriter of the band Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit.

He was born in Johannesburg, the son of Caroline Forbes and Eric Flynn, a British actor and singer. His father was born in Hainan Island, China, where his own father worked as a customs officer. His half-siblings are actors Jerome Flynn and Daniel Flynn. Johnny moved to England at the age of two, living in Hampshire.

He is married to Beatrice Minns, with whom he has three children.

Birth Name: Jonathan Lance Whitworth

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

Date of Birth: October 31, 1975

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Johnny Whitworth is an American actor.

Johnny is the son of Dianne/Diane and J. D. Whitworth.

Johnny’s paternal grandfather is Ruben Leon Whitworth (the son of John H. Whitworth and Lillie Robinson/Robeson). Ruben was born in Alabama. John was born in Alabama, the son of Alvin Montgomery Whitworth and Elizabeth L. Bowles. Lillie was born in Alabama, the daughter of James Walter Robinson and Margret M. Munroe.

Johnny’s paternal grandmother is Louise Elizabeth Cummins (the daughter of Thomas Franklin Cummins and Nancy FreDona McGaugh). Louise was born in Mississippi. Thomas was born in Mississippi, the son of Andrew Daniel Cummins and Julie Ann Wilson. Nancy was born in Mississippi, the daughter of Alexander Z. McGaugh and Lucinda Elizabeth Burden.

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Here ya go @SeanAstin
As promised, here’s a pic of me at #HeadOfTheCharles :)

It took me 4 years, but I hope it was worth the wait #Harvard #LoveYouDad pic.twitter.com/ZYbNTtURGn

— Ali Astin (@AliAstin) October 21, 2018

Birth Name: Alexandra Louise Astin

Place of Birth: California, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 27, 1996

Father: Sean Astin
Paternal grandmother: Patty Duke
Paternal half-uncle: Mackenzie Astin
Paternal step-grandfather: John Astin

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Irish, German, English

Ali Astin is an American actress. She is the daughter of producer Christine Louise (Harrell) and actor Sean Astin.

Ali’s biological paternal grandfather was writer Michael Tell (the son of Jacob “Jack” Tell and Beatrice “Bea” Goldstein). Jacob was the son of Austrian Jewish parents, Joseph Tell and Dwora/Dora Goldstein. Beatrice was the daughter of Polish Jewish parents, Charles Goldstein and Bessie Fischer.

Ali’s paternal grandmother was Anna Marie Duke (the daughter of John Patrick Duke and Frances Margaret McMahon). John was the son of Irish parents, James Bartholomew Duke and Katherine/Catherine Ann O’Hara. Frances was the daughter of Michael J. McMahon, whose parents were Irish, and Hannah Engleman/Ingleman/Ingelman, who was born in Pennsylvania, to a father of German descent and an Irish mother.

Ali’s maternal grandfather was Frank Joseph Harrell (the son of Frank F. Harrell and Laverne Long). Frank was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Clyde Francis Harrell, who was born in Indiana, United States, and Emily Lilia Bulmer.

Ali’s maternal grandmother is Robina L. Schroeder (the son of Martin Edward Schroeder and Lois Emma Faulstich). Martin was the son of Martin Frederick Schroeder, whose parents were German, and Gertrude Nebelung, who was also of German descent. Lois was the daughter of Walter Albert Faulstich and Bertha M. Ringer, and had German, and some English, ancestry.

Sources: Ali’s biological great-grandfather, Jacob “Jack” Tell, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ali’s biological great-grandmother, Beatrice “Bea” Goldstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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

Ali’s great-grandfather, John Patrick Duke, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ali’s great-great-grandparents, Michael J. McMahon and Hannah Engleman/Ingleman/Ingelman, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Michael J. McMahon and Hannah Engleman/Ingleman/Ingelman on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Ali’s great-grandfather, Frank F. Harrell – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Ali’s great-grandfather, Martin Edward Schroeder – https://whatsnewlaporte.com/

Ali’s great-grandfather, Frank F. Harrell, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Ali’s great-grandfather, Martin Edward Schroeder, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Ali’s great-great-grandfather, Walter Albert Faulstich, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Birth Name: Nathan Andrew Torrence

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

Date of Birth: December 1, 1977

Ethnicity: German, Swiss-German, English, Ukrainian, Polish

Nate Torrence is an American actor.

Nate is the son of Kathy and Bernie Torrence.

Nate’s paternal grandfather is Bernard George Torrence (the son of Bernard Edward Torrence and Bertha Alice Potts). Nate’s grandfather was born in Pennsylvania. Nate’s great-grandfather Bernard was born in Pennsylvania, the son of George Torrence and Mary. Bertha was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Archibald Addison Potts and Mary Elizabeth Brewer.

Nate’s paternal grandmother is Alice Kuzminchuk (the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Kuzminchuk and Emilia/Amelia Sienkiewies). Alice was born in West Virginia. Samuel was born in Russia, and was likely of Ukrainian descent. Emilia was born in Poland.

Nate’s maternal grandfather is Leland James Travers (the son of Leland James Travers and Catherine Ellen “Katie” Guedle/Guedel/Gudell). Nate’s grandfather Leland was born in Ohio. Nate’s great-grandfather Leland was born in Michigan. Catherine was born in West Virginia, the daughter of Alfred Guedle, who was from Switzerland, and of Mary Callie Goodman.

Nate’s maternal grandmother is Gloria Norma Elsass (the daughter of Jacob F. Elsass and Anna Lutz). Gloria was born in Ohio. Nate’s great-grandfather Jacob was born in Ohio, the son of Jacob Elsass and Lilly Lesh. Anna was born in Ohio, the daughter of Jacob C. Lutz and Lydia Ellen Schneider/Snyder.

Source: Obituary of Nate’s uncle (mother’s brother), Robert James Travers – http://adobecreekfuneralhome.com

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Ashley Scott – 10th Annual Toscars Awards – Renberg Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Ashley McCall Scott

Place of Birth: Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 13, 1977

Ethnicity: Danish, English, Irish

Ashley Scott is an American actress and model. She is the daughter of Andrea (Melgard) Weltman, an administrative assistant, and Joe Sherwin Scott, a nurse.

Ashley’s maternal grandfather was Earl Forsythe Melgard (the son of Albert Melgard/Meldgaard and Ruth Johnson). Albert was Danish, the son of Peter Meldgaard. Ruth was born in Illinois, to a Danish father.

Ashley’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Elizabeth Dow (the son of Wilmot Edwards Dow and Katherine M. Stevens). Wilmot was the son of Wilmont Sewall Dow and Lizzie A. Edward. Katherine was the daughter of John Samuel Stevens and Margaret Isabelle McGilton.

Sources: Obituary of Ashley’s uncle, Peter Dow Melgard – https://obittree.com/

Ashley’s maternal grandfather, Earl Forsythe Melgard, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Ashley’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth Dow, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Birth Name: Grey Damon Shoaf

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

Date of Birth: September 24, 1987

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, 1/8th French-Canadian, 1/8th Swedish

Grey Damon is an American actor.

Grey is the son of Edith and Michael Shoaf.

Grey’s paternal grandfather is Max E. Shoaf (the son of Eugene Raymond Shoaf and Constance Irene Talbert). Eugene was born in Indiana, the son of John Albert Shoaf and Emma G. Watkins. Constance was born in Indiana, the daughter of George Hutchins Talbert and Martha A. Murphy.

Grey’s paternal grandmother is Margy Ann Haupt (the daughter of Cecil E. Haupt and Edna L. Painter). Margy was born in Indiana. Cecil was born in Indiana, the son of Rufus S. Haupt and Maggie Belle Owen. Edna was born in Indiana, the daughter of Kearney Painter and Stella Haines.

Grey’s maternal grandfather is Lawrence Roy Sarra (the son of Joseph Napoleon Sarra and Ida E. Gaertner). Lawrence was born in Ohio. Joseph was born in Québec, Canada, the son of Jean Baptiste “John” Sarra and Marie Louise Chabot/Goubert. Ida was born in Illinois, to German parents, Charles B. Gaertner and Johanna W. Frasius.

Grey’s maternal grandmother is Joan Ruth Torrance (the daughter of Benjamin Greenwood Torrance and Edith V. Johnson). Joan was born in Illinois. Benjamin was born in Massachusetts, the son of Charles E. Torrance and Marie Louise Greenwood. Edith was born in Vermont, to Swedish parents, Emanuel Johnson and Albertina Erickson.

Sources: Obituary of Grey’s paternal grandmother, Margy Ann (Haupt) Shoaf – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Grey’s mother – http://www.lyders-gustafson.com

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Matt Jones – “The Layover” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – The ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Matthew Lee Jones

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 1, 1981

Ethnicity: English, other

Matt Jones is an American actor, singer, and songwriter.

Matt’s parents’ surnames are Jones and Hall.

Birth Name: Austin James Thompson

Place of Birth: Austin, Travis, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 27, 1988

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish

Austin Amelio is an American actor.

Austin is the son of Jamie and Kenneth Thompson. Austin’s stage name, “Amelio”, comes from his stepfather.

Austin’s paternal grandfather is James Lacy Thompson (the son of Lacy James Thompson and Roycelene Goodrich/Goorich). James was born in Texas. Lacy was born in Texas, and likely was the son of Garrett Lane Scott Thompson and Mammie/Mayme Ethel Campbell. Roycelene was born in Texas, the daughter of Roy Clyde Goodrich and Clara Mary McCullen.

Austin’s paternal grandmother is Anita Carol Case (the daughter of Owen Reginald Case and Wanda Anita Redd). Austin’s great-grandmother Anita was born in Texas. Owen was born in Texas, the son of Francis Case and Elna. Wanda was born in West Virginia, the daughter of Roba Rodey Redd and Luta Morgan/Morton Cline.

Austin’s maternal grandfather is named James R. Hickey.

Austin’s maternal grandmother is Irene Sybil Burrell (the daughter of Cecil Burrel and Elizabeth). Irene was born in Seaham Harbor, England.

Sources: Obituary of Austin’s paternal great-grandmother, Roycelene (Goodrich/Goorich) Thompson – http://www.missionparks.com

Obituary of Austin’s maternal grandmother, Irene (Burrell) Hickey – http://porterloring.tributes.com

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