Birth Name: Robert J. Belushi

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

Date of Birth: October 23, 1980

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

Robert Belushi is an American actor. He is the son of Sandra Davenport and actor, comedian, singer, and musician Jim Belushi. His uncle was comedian and actor John Belushi.

Robert’s paternal grandfather was Adam Anastos Belushi (the son of Anastas/Anastos A. Belliors/Belushi and Vasilo Manika). Adam was born in Albania.

Robert’s paternal grandmother was Agnes Demetri Samaras (the daughter of Demetri George Samaras and Anna D. Popa/Papajoseph). Robert’s great-grandfather Demetri was born in Korçë, now in Albania. Anna was born in Greece or Albania. Demetri and Anna spoke Greek, but it is not clear if they were ethnic Greeks, or if they identified as such. They are usually described in biographical sources on the Belushis as Albanian.

Robert’s maternal grandmother was named Kathryn.

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Birth Name: Katelyn May Nacon

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

Date of Birth: June 11, 1999

Ethnicity: Ukrainian or Rusyn, Scottish, French-Canadian, German, English

Katelyn Nacon is an American actress.

Katelyn is the daughter of Natalie and Mark Nacon.

Katelyn’s paternal grandfather is Robert J. Nacon (the son of Victor A. Nacon and Olga Huk). Victor was born in New Jersey, and was a member of a Ukrainian Catholic Church. Olga was born in New Jersey, to parents from either Poland or Russia, John Huk and Anna, who were listed as Ukrainian speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Katelyn’s paternal grandmother is Karen J. St. Amond (the daughter of George St. Amond/Amand/Amard and Edith M. Bisset). George was born in New Jersey, the son of Alexander George St. Amond/Amand/Amard, whose father was Canadian, and of Ida. Katelyn’s great-grandmother Edith was born in New Jersey, to Scottish parents, John Marcus Bisset and Edith Ironside.

Katelyn’s maternal grandfather is Thomas Marion Pitner (the son of Clyde Thomas Pitner and Willie M.). Thomas was born in Georgia. Clyde was born in Georgia, the son of Marion Eakes Pitner and Julia Bell Spragens. Willie was born in Georgia.

Katelyn’s maternal grandmother is named Marguerite Dick.

Sources: Obituary of Katelyn’s paternal great-grandfather, Victor A. Nacon – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Katelyn’s paternal great-grandfather, George St. Amond – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Katelyn’s paternal great-grandmother, Edith M. (Bisset) St. Amond – http://www.legacy.com

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Date of Birth: 2008

Ethnicity: English, other

Jackson Robert Scott is an American actor. He played Georgie in It (2017), and stars in the film The Prodigy (2019).

Birth Name: Michael Neil Rice

Place of Birth: Hartlepool, County Durham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Birth: 1997

Ethnicity: English

Michael Rice is an English singer. He will represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.

His mother is named Stephanie (Rice) Langley. It is not publicly known who his biological father is.

Michael’s maternal grandfather is surnamed Rice.

Michael’s maternal grandmother is Carole Conroy.

Sources: https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Birth record of Michael Rice – https://www.familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date of Birth: 16 November, 1981

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, 1/32 Swedish, likely small amount of Scottish

Kate Miller-Heidke is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. She will represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. She is the daughter of Jennifer Margaret “Jenny” Miller and Gregory Edward “Greg” Heidke.

Kate is married to musician Keir Nuttall, with whom she has a son.

Kate’s paternal line can be traced back to her fifth great-grandfather, Friederich Heidke (1750 – 18 April 1831, Lübtow, now Lubiatowo, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland).

Kate’s paternal grandfather was Edward Thomas Heidke (the son of Charles William Ernest Heidke and Florence Elice Neumann). Edward was born in Atherton, Queensland. Charles was the son of German emigrants, Carl August Heidke, of Deutsch Krone, Prussia (now Wałcz, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland), and of Anne Buchbach, of Schleswig-Holstein, whose own mother, Anna Asmusdotter/Asmusson (or Asmussen in Danish), was Swedish. Florence was the daughter of a German emigrant, Rudolph Henry Neumann, of Naramowice (now in Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland), and of an English emigrant, Mary Ann Doherty, of Preston, Lancashire and was of Irish descent.

Kate’s paternal grandmother was Gloria Mae Tatnell (the son of Joshua William Tatnell and May Parker). Gloria was born in Nambour, Queensland. Joshua was the son of Joshua Turner Tatnell, whose own parents, Robert Tatnell and Catherine Gallagher, were American and Irish emigrants, respectively, the aforementioned from New York, and of Mary Elizabeth Perrin, whose own parents were English. May was the daughter of an English emigrant, William Parker, of Bramham, Yorkshire (now West Yorkshire), and of Annie Jane Murray, who was also of English descent. Annie’s maternal grandparents, James Hall and Mary Ann Chandler, were convicted of theft, and were sentenced to transportation. The surname Murray is likely of Scottish origin.

Kate’s maternal grandparents are Sydney Earnest Miller are Margaret Anne O’Connor.

Sources: Genealogy of Kate Miller-Heidke (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Kate’s father – https://www.myheritage.com

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Birth Name: Diane Allie Delano

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 29, 1957

Ethnicity: English, 1/8 Swedish, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant Belgian [Walloon]

Diane Delano is an American actress.

Diane’s uncles were actors Lane Bradford (John Myrtland La Varre, Jr.) and Bob LaVarre (Robert Edwin La Varre)

Diane’s patrilineal “Delano” line can be traced back to Philippe de Lannoy (1602–1681), a Walloon emigrant from Leiden (now in Netherlands). U.S. Presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Ulysses S. Grant and Calvin Coolidge are among Phillippe’s descendants.

Diane’s maternal grandfather was actor John Merton (Myrtland Vivian LaVarre, the son of William Johanne/John LaVarre and Leilia Goddin Haynes). William was the son of William John LaVarre and Jane “Jennie” Gray Andrews. Leilia was the daughter of William Boyce Haynes and Adelaide Victoria Goddin.

Diane’s maternal grandmother was named Esther. She was born in New York, to a father also from New York and a Swedish mother.

Source: Genealogy of Diane’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

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Birth Name: Keenan Wesley Hart Jolliff

Place of Birth: Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1991

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly other

Keenan Jolliff is an American actor.

He was raised in Boulder, Colorado.

Keenan’s paternal grandfather is Donald Eugene Jolliff (the son of Samuel Ralph Jolliff and Vivian Esther Phelps). Donald was born in Michigan. Samuel was born in Ohio, and likely was the son of Leroy Jolliff and Celia Lucinda Tropp. Vivian was born in Michigan, the daughter of Elmer H. Phelps and Lillie May Kirby, whose father was English.

Keenan’s paternal grandmother is Betty Marie Kuebler (the daughter of Carl W. Kuebler and Marion May Hopkins). Betty was born in Michigan. Carl was born in Michigan, to parents from Germany, Jacob Henery Kuebler and Amelia/Amala. Marion was born in Michigan, the daughter of John Hopkins and Nellie Sophia Rice.

Sources: Genealogy of Keenan’s father – http://freepages.rootsweb.com

Obituary of Keenan’s paternal grandfather, Donald Eugene Jolliff – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Christian Richards Jacobs

Place of Birth: Rexburg, Idaho, United States

Date of Birth: January 11, 1972

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

Christian Jacobs is an American singer, musician, producer, voice actor, and former actor. He is the lead singer of the rock band The Aquabats.

Christian is the son of Rebecca Anne (Richards) and Kimball Lee Jacobs.

Christian’s paternal grandfather was Heber Grant Jacobs (the son of Henry Chariton Jacobs and Emma Rigby). Henry was the son of Henry Bailey Jacobs and Zina Diantha Huntington. Emma was born in Utah, the daughter of English parents, William Frederick Rigby and Mary Ann Eckersley.

Christian’s paternal grandmother was Erma Caroline Valentine (the daughter of Nephi James Valentine and Ottolina Azalia Benson). Nephi was born in Utah, the son of Valentin Valentinsen, who was Danish, and Johanna Jönsdotter, who was Swedish. Ottolina was born in Malmö, Sweden, the daughter of Lars Bengtson and Carolina Petronella Anderson.

Source: Obituary of Christian’s paternal grandfather, Heber Grant Jacobs – https://www.deseretnews.com/

Birth Name: Ned Thomas Beatty

Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 6, 1937

Ethnicity: English, Scots-Irish, German, French, Dutch, Scottish

Family Background: Ned Beatty is an American actor. He has appeared in more than 160 films.

Ned is the son of Margaret “Maggie” (Fortney) and Charles William Beatty

Ned’s paternal grandfather was Cicero Beatty (the son of Miles Marion Beatty and Lydia Berry Conklin). Miles was the son of John P. Beatty and Elmina McGrew. Lydia was the daughter of David Conklin and Lydia Cunningham

Ned’s paternal grandmother was Minnie S. Day (the daughter of Squire J.Day and Amanda C. Kirtland). Squire was the son of Elijah Day and Margaret Hartman.

Neil’s maternal grandfather was Broandus/Broudud Brock Fortney, Sr. (the son of Eli Alexander Fortney and Margaret “Mag” Caroline Clemmons/Clemons). Eli was the son of Eli Fortney and Cynthia Fort Scott. Margaret was the daughter of Comodore Perry Clemmons and Lucinda/Bodine Guillam

Neil’s maternal grandmother was Lennis Wade “Ellen” Tuck (the daughter of John Piercy Tuck and Lennis Wade Porter)

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

Genealogies of Ned Beatty (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com/https://wc.rootsweb.com/

Genealogy of Ned’s father – http://www.megalextoria.com/

Genealogies of Ned’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com/

Ned’s maternal grandmother, Lennis Wade “Ellen” Tuck, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

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Birth Name: Fred McFeely Rogers

Date of Birth: March 20, 1928

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

Date of Death: February 27, 2003

Place of Death: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Ethnicity: Scottish, Welsh, German, some English and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, remote French

Fred Rogers, also known as Mr. Rogers or Mister Rogers, was an American television personality, musician, puppeteer, writer, and producer. He was a Presbyterian minister. He was the host of the show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from 1968 to 2001.

Fred was the son of Nancy (McFeely) and James Hills Rogers. He was married to Joanne Byrd, until his death. The couple has two children. Joanne worked on his show.

Fred’s paternal grandfather was James Nathaniel Rogers (the son of John Rogers and Harriett/Harriet Lloyd). James was born in Pennsylvania, to English/Welsh parents. John was the son of Edward Rogers.

Fred’s paternal grandmother was Maude “Jennie” Nicewonger (the daughter of Jacob Trauger Nicewonger and Mary Elizabeth Smith). Maude was born in Pennsylvania.

Fred’s maternal grandfather was Fred Brooks McFeely (the son of Charles Albert McFeely and Anna Lindsay). Fred’s grandfather Fred McFeely was born in Ohio, and was an entrepreneur. Charles was the son of John McFeely and Clarissa Brooks. Anna was the daughter of John Lindsay and Susanna Fish.

Fred’s maternal grandmother was Nancy Morgan Kennedy (the daughter of William James Algeo Kennedy and Martha A. Morgan). Nancy was born in Pennsylvania. Martha was the daughter of Sarah A.

Sources: Geeaelogies of Fred Rogers – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

Fred’s mother on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Casey Morton Cott

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: August 8, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, possibly other

Casey Cott is an American actor. He is known for playing Kevin Keller on the show Riverdale.

Casey is the son of Lori and Rick Cott. His brother is actor Corey Cott.

Casey’s maternal grandfather is Fred Morton (the son of Nelson Alfred Morton and Helen Isabelle/Isabell Strickland). Fred was born in New York. Nelson was the son of William Seth Morton and Nellie Ball. Casey’s great-grandmother Helen was the daughter of Francis Leroy Strickland and Louisa Eveline Taylor.

Casey’s maternal grandmother is Virginia Cherry (the daughter of Ansel Ewart Cherry and Lena Ruth “Virginia” Allen). Ansel was the son of James Hillard/C. Cherry and Annie/Anne Louise Ewart. Lena was the daughter of Glenn Eugene Allen and Bertha Etta Metcalf.

Sources: Genealogy of Casey Cott (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Casey’s maternal great-grandfather, Ansel Ewart Cherry, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Casey’s maternal great-grandmother, Lena Ruth “Virginia” (Allen) Cherry – https://www.newspapers.com

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Birth Name: Laura Spencer

Place of Birth: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 8, 1986

Ethnicity: English, Other

Laura Spencer is an American actress, known for starring in several tv series such as The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Bones and The Big Bang Theory.

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Birth Name: Corey Michael Cott

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

Date of Birth: March 30, 1990

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, possibly other

Corey Cott is an American actor and singer.

He is the son of Lori and Rick Cott. His brother is actor Casey Cott. Corey is married to Meghan Woollard, with whom he has a son.

Corey’s maternal grandfather is Fred Morton (the son of Nelson Alfred Morton and Helen Isabelle/Isabell Strickland). Fred was born in New York. Nelson was the son of William Seth Morton and Nellie Ball. Corey’s great-grandmother Helen was the daughter of Francis Leroy Strickland and Louisa Eveline Taylor.

Corey’s maternal grandmother is Virginia Cherry (the daughter of Ansel Ewart Cherry and Lena Ruth “Virginia” Allen). Ansel was the son of James Hillard/C. Cherry and Annie/Anne Louise Ewart. Lena was the daughter of Glenn Eugene Allen and Bertha Etta Metcalf.

Sources: Genealogy of Corey Cott (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Corey’s maternal great-grandfather, Ansel Ewart Cherry, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Corey’s maternal great-grandmother, Lena Ruth “Virginia” (Allen) Cherry – https://www.newspapers.com

Place of Birth: Salford, Lancashire, England

Date of Birth:16 November 1974

Ethnicity:

*English (father)

*Northern Irish, Irish (mother)

Family Background: Paul Scholes is an English football coach and former player. He spent his entire career at Manchester United, scoring 155 goals in 718 games.

Paul is the son of Stewart Scholes and Marina “Marie” C. Mooney.

Paul’s paternal grandparents’ surnames are Scholes and Rushton

Paul’s maternal grandparents’ surnames are Mooney and Brennan

About his background, Paul has stated:

“On my mum Marie’s side, my Nana was from the Republic of Ireland and my Granddad was from the north. Lots of families in Manchester have strong Irish connections but it never occurred to me to play for anyone other than England.”

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Birth Name: Laura Leigh Moser

Date of Birth: January 9, 1986

Ethnicity: English, small amount of German

Laura-Leigh is an American actress. She is the daughter of Kennard “Kenny” Dean Moser.

Laura-Leigh’s paternal grandfather was Bobby Dean Moser (the son of Robert Lon Moser and Hazel Francis/Frances Hollowell/Halowell). Robert was the son of John Pinkney Moser and Mary E. Nail. Hazel was the daughter of Robert Porter Hollowell and Martha Mattie Smith.

Laura-Leigh’s paternal grandmother was Shelby Jean Lesan/Leason (the daughter of John Jule/Jules Lesan/Leason/Leson and Myrtle Marie Bryant). John was the son of Seth Albert Lesan and Minnie Iola Richardson. Myrtle was the daughter of Joseph Marshel “Joe” Bryant and Elizabeth Jane “Lizzie” Wooten/Wooton.

Sources: Obituary of Laura-Leigh’s paternal grandfather, Bobby Dean Moser – https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Obituary of Laura-Leigh’s paternal grandmother, Shelby Jean Lesan – https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Genealogy of Laura-Leigh’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Laura-Leigh’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Birth Name: Theodore William King

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

Date of Birth: October 1, 1965

Ethnicity: English, other

Ted King previously credited as T.W. King is an American actor best known for starring as Andy Trudeau on the hit-series Charmed during its first season.

Ted is married to Maya Rodwell with whom he has two daughters.

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Birth Name: John Blyth Barrymore III

Place of Birth: Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 15, 1954

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, German (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

John Blyth Barrymore is an American actor. He is the son of actors John Drew Barrymore and actress Cara Williams (Bernice Kamiat). His half-sister is actress, writer, director, producer, and model Drew Barrymore.

John’s paternal grandfather was John Barrymore, an actor (born John Sidney Blyth, the son of actors Maurice Herbert Barrymore, born Herbert Arthur Chamberlayne Blythe, and Georgiana Drew, born Georgiana Emma Drew). John was born in Pennsylvania. John’s siblings were actors Lionel Barrymore (born Lionel Herbert Blythe) and Ethel Barrymore (born Ethel Mae Blythe). John had English and Irish ancestry (some of his family were English people who were born and lived in India). Drew’s great-grandfather Maurice was the son of William Edward Blythe, who was born in Calcutta, India, and of Charlotte Matilda Chamberlayne/Chamberlain, who was born in West Bengal, India. Drew’s great-grandmother Georgianna was the daughter of actors John Drew (born Jonathan Henry Drewland, in Dublin, Ireland) and Louisa Lane Drew (born Louisa Lane, in London, England).

John’s paternal grandmother was actress Dolores Costello (the daughter of actors Maurice Costello, born Maurice George Costello, and Mae Costello, born Mae Altschuk). Dolores was born in Pennsylvania. Maurice was the son of Irish parents, Thomas Costello and Ellen Fitzgerald. Mae was the daughter of Lewis/Louis Altschuk, who was German, and of Catherine Callender. It is not clear if Catherine was also of German descent.

John’s maternal grandparents were Benjamin Irving Kamiat and Florence “Flora” Schwartz. Benjamin was Jewish, and was born in Lemberg, Austria. Florence was the daughter of Romanian Jewish immigrants.

Sources: Genealogy of John Blythe Barrymore – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of John Blythe Barrymore (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of John’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

John’s paternal grandmother, Dolores Costello, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

John’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Lewis/Louis Altschuk, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Scott David Menville

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 12, 1971

Ethnicity: English, French, Scottish, Irish, German

Scott Menville is an American actor, voice actor, and musician.

Scott is the son of Dorothy and television animator and writer Chuck Menville (born Charles David Menville).

Scott’s paternal grandfather is Charles A. Menville (the son of Raoul Louis Menville and Mae E. Friedman). Charles was born in Louisiana. Raoul was born in Louisiana, the son of Charles Marie Menville and Marie Arabella Gouaux, whose father was French. Mae was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Phillip Friedman, who was German, and of Elizabeth Stevenson.

Scott’s paternal grandmother is Marie Louise Burnett (the daughter of Benjamin Fulton “Ben” Burnett and Marie Amelie Brown). Marie was born in Louisiana. Benjamin was born in Louisiana, the son of Ed Burnett and Mary/Lary Lefevre/Lefevre. Marie was born in Louisiana.

Scott’s maternal grandfather is Gordon Stuart Hawkins (the son of Birdie Viola Russell). Gordon was born in Nebraska. Birdie was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Ludentia A. Burgess.

Scott’s maternal grandmother is Mary Belle Wolther/Walther (the daughter of George Frederick Wolther/Walther and Laura/Lora Elizabeth Cantrall). Mary was born in either Colorado or Nebraska. George was born in Colorado, the son of George Friederich Wolther, whose parents were German, and of Louisa Katherine Blatter, whose parents were German. Laura was born in Colorado, the daughter of Frederick Augustine Cantrell and Mary E. Teeter.

Source: Obituary of Scott’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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Gabrielle Stone – “Outlaws and Angels” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Ahrya Fine Arts Movie Theater, 8556 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Gabrielle Elise Bourassa

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 20, 1988

Ethnicity: English, French-Canadian, Scottish, Dutch, German

Gabrielle Stone is an American actress and dancer.

She is the daughter of actors Dee Wallace (Deanna Bowers) and Christopher Stone (Thomas Edward Bourassa).

Gabrielle’s paternal grandfather was Charles Edmond/Edward Bourassa (the son of Honore/Herve/Henri Bourassa and Elmina/Melina Poulin). Edward was born in New Hampshire, to French-Canadian parents. Honore was the son of Charles-Jean-Baptiste Bourassa-Auger, whose mother was the daughter of English parents, and Marie-Emernece Morissette. Elmina was the daughter of Frederic Poulin and Marie Palardy.

Gabrielle’s paternal grandmother was Mildred Orri Stone (the daughter of Lester Paige Stone and Genieve/Geneva Messer). Lester was the son of John Henry Stone and Jennie E. Quimby/Quindley. Genieve was the daughter of Edwin C. Messer and Ellen S. Chase.

Gabrielle’s maternal grandfather was Robert Stanley Bowers (the son of John Harrison “Harry” Bowers and Vesta Viola “Betty/Bessie” VanCleave). John was the son of Josiah Robert Bowers and Hattie M. Cole. Vesta was the daughter of William Stanley VanCleave and Ida May Smith.

Gabrielle’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Maxine Nichols (the daughter of Clinton Wakefield Nichols and Grace Annis Gwartney). Clinton was the son of Robert Franklin Nichols and Alma Amy Perilla Galyean. Grace was the daughter of James Gwartney and Laura Ann Hassel.

Sources: Obituary of Gabrielle’s paternal grandmother, Mildred Orri Stone – https://www.legacy.com

Family history of Gabrielle’s father – http://www.cowhampshireblog.com

Genealogy of Gabriette Stone – https://wc.rootsweb.com

04/12/2012 – Laura Leighton – The Paley Center for Media and Warner Bros. Celebrate Opening of “Television: Out of the Box” – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Laura Miller

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

Date of Birth: July 24, 1968

Ethnicity: English, German, other

Laura Leighton is an American actress. She is known for the role of Sydney Andrews on Melrose Place and Ashley Marin on ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars, both television series.

She took her stage name from her maternal grandfather’s surname.

Laura is married to actor Doug Savant, with whom she has two children.