08/08/2013 – Matthew Settle – “Paranoia” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – DGA Theater – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Jeffrey Matthew Settle

Place of Birth: Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 17, 1969

Ethnicity: English, other

Matthew Settle is an American actor. He is known for playing Captain Ronald Speirs on the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers and Rufus Humphrey on the CW teen drama series Gossip Girl.

Matthew is the son of Joan and The Rev. Robert Settle, a Baptist minister. He has a daughter with his former wife, Israeli Jewish actress and model Naama Nativ.

Fox in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Kirk Benton Fox

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

Date of Birth: August 26, 1969

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, German, Irish, French, 1/8th Swedish, 1/8th Norwegian

Kirk Fox is an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian.

He is the son of Margery and Ben Fox.

Kirk’s paternal grandfather is Archie G. Fox (the son of John Fox and Anna/Emma Kirk). Archie was born in Michigan. John was born in Wisconsin, to German parents, Leonard Fouch/Fox and Margaret Schmidt. Anna was born in New York, the daughter of Truman Sherman Kirk and Mary Antonette Johnson.

Kirk’s paternal grandmother is Hallie Musselman (the daughter of Eugene B. Musselman/Mussulman and Francelia/Frances Talladay). Hallie was born in Michigan. Eugene was born in Michigan, the son of Tobias Mussulman and Arminda Johnson. Francelia was born in New York, the daughter of Abraham Talladay and Hannah Smith.

Kim’s maternal grandfather is Ursal Claire Morgan (the son of Oyer Clark Morgan and Phoebe “Belle” Gabbert). Ursal was born in Wyoming. Oyer was born in Iowa, the son of Anson Deming Morgan and Sarah Ann Bonine. Phoebe was born in Iowa, the daughter of Jason Gabbert and Mary Jane Bonine.

Kim’s maternal grandmother is Agnes Oline Hammerstrom (the daughter of Carl Johan Hammerstrom and Oline Bines). Agnes was born in Montana. Carl was born in Hällsjön, Kopparberg, Sweden, the son of Carl August Persson and Maja Lisa Hammarstrom. Kim’s great-grandmother Oline was born in Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway.

Sources: Obituary of Kirk’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kirk’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

official photo of Brian Kemp c. 2019, State of Georgia

Birth Name: Brian Porter Kemp

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

Date of Birth: November 2, 1963

Ethnicity: English

Brian Kemp is an American politician. A Republican, he has been Governor of Georgia, since January 14, 2019. He was previously Secretary of State of Georgia, from January 8, 2010 to November 8, 2018.

Brian is the son of Robin (Cox) and William L. Kemp. He is married to Marty Kemp, with whom he has three children. Marty is the daughter of politician Bob Argo.

Brian’s paternal grandfather was named William L. Kemp.

Brian’s maternal grandfather was Julian H. Cox, Sr. (the son of Claude Hill Cox and Mary Lou Middlebrooks).

Brian’s maternal grandmother was Bunnie Porter (the daughter of John Caldwell Porter and Belle Vernon King).

Source: Obituary of Brian’s uncle (mother’s brother) – https://www.legacy.com

02/04/2014 – McKaley Miller – “Vampire Academy” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regal Cinemas L.A. Live – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: McKaley Nicole Miller

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

Date of Birth: May 14, 1996

Ethnicity: Hispanic (paternal grandmother), English, Scottish

McKaley Miller is an American actress.

McKaley’s paternal grandfather was Gaines Gilmore Miller (the son of Paul Miller and Johnnie Virginia Murray).

McKaley’s paternal grandmother was named Graciela Beatriz Leon.

Ross in 2017, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Jonathan Stephen Ross

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

Date of Birth: 17 November, 1960

Ethnicity: English

Jonathan Ross is an English television and radio presenter, film critic, actor and comedian. He has hosted The Jonathan Ross Show since 2011. He previously hosted the show Friday Night with Jonathan Ross from 2001 to 2010.

His mother, Martha Ross (née Walker), was an actress and radio presenter. His brother is presenter and journalist Paul Ross. Jonathan is married to screenwriter, author, and producer Jane Goldman, with whom he has three children.

Roiland in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Mark Justin Roiland

Place of Birth: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 21, 1980

Ethnicity:
*Norwegian, Hungarian (father)
*English, Irish, German, some French (mother)

Justin Roiland is an American actor, animator, writer, producer, and director.

Justin is the son of Rebecca and Mark Roiland.

Justin’s paternal grandfather is Marcellus Chancey Roiland (the son of Joseph Palmer Roiland and Olga Josephine Nerison). Marcellus was born in Wisconsin. Joseph was born in Wisconsin, to Norwegian parents, Hans Christian Roiland and Kristiane/Christe Anna Hellesmark. Olga was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Ole Engebert Nerison, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Milla Johansdatter Sund, who was born in Norway.

Justin’s paternal grandmother is Eugenia “Jean” Chomo (the daughter of Melchior Stephen “Menhart” Chomo and Julia Marunyak). Eugenia was born in Ohio, to parents from Hungary.

Justin’s maternal grandfather is George Oren Vogan (the son of Orval Cecil Vogan and Edna Fern Broderick). George was born in Kansas. Orval was born in Kansas, the son of James H. Vogan and Pauline Jane “Lina” Sanders. Edna was born in Missouri, the daughter of George William Broderick and Melissa C. Johnson.

Justin’s maternal grandmother is Ruth Eileen Elder (the daughter of Harley O. Elder and Flora Henrietta Burres). Ruth was born in Ohio. Harley was born in Indiana, the son of Leolon E. Elder and Elma Stoner. Flora was born in Indiana, the daughter of William H. Burres and Caroline L. Schafer, whose parents were German.

Source: Genealogy of Justin Roiland – http://www.geni.com

Muth in 2008, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Ellen Anna Muth

Place of Birth: Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 6, 1981

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

Ellen Muth is an American actress. She is known for her role as Georgia Lass on the show Dead Like Me.

Ellen’s paternal grandparents were Erich Muth and Anneliese Pentenrieder (the daughter of Josef Pentenrieder and Anna Schneider). Erich and Anneliese were born in Germany.

Ellen’s maternal grandfather was named George Hubbard.

Scott in 2017, photo by US Embassy Canada

Birth Name: Philip Brian Scott

Place of Birth: Barre, Washington, Vermont, United States

Date of Birth: August 4, 1958

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Scotch-Irish/Northern-Irish, likely French

Phil Scott is an American politician. A Republican, he has been Governor of Vermont, since January 5, 2017. He was previously Lieutenant Governor of Vermont, from January 6, 2011 to January 5, 2017.

Scott is the son of Marian (DuBois) and Howard Roy Scott. He has is married to Diana McTeague, and has two children.

Phil’s paternal grandfather was Roy John Scott (the son of William J. Scott and Ida J. Lyman). Roy was born in Illinois.

Phil’s paternal grandmother was Mable/Mabel Idelle McRae (the daughter of Alexander McRae and Gertie Lucy Farnham). Mable was born in Vermont. Gertie was the daughter of George Washington Farnham and Lucy C. Magoon.

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

Smith, Jr. in 2012, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Robertson McLean Smith

Place of Birth: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 24, 1987

Ethnicity:
*English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Lane Smith, Jr. is an American actor. He is the son of Sydnee and actor Lane Smith (Walter Lane Smith III).

Lane’s paternal grandfather was Walter Lane Smith, Jr. (the son of Walter Lane Smith and Mary Louise Day). Lane’s grandfather Walter was born in Illinois. Lane’s great-grandfather Walter was the son of Robert Donovan Smith and Mary Jane McLean, who was of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and English descent. Lane’s great-grandmother Mary Louise was the daughter of Thomas Day, who was English, and Mary Armstrong Robertson, whose father was Scottish.

Lane’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Layne (the daughter of Maximillian Layne and Antonia C. Weir). Margaret was born in Arkansas. Maximillian was the son of George Washington Layne and Martha A. Holland. Antonia was the daughter of Edward Rumsey Weir and Eliza Triplett Johnson.

Lane’s maternal grandfather was Philip Balaber (the son of Max Balaber and Ida Pollock). Philip was born in Russia, and was Jewish. Max was the son of Mendel Balaber and Kreinie Kaufman. Ida was the daughter of Zindel Polock and Brocha Gloss.

Lane’s maternal grandmother was Clara Rund (the daughter of Herman Rund and Rachel Buch/Berkowitz). Clara was born in New York, to Romanian Jewish parents. Herman was the son of Morris Rund and Sally Mintzer.

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

Marriage record of Lane’s maternal great-grandparents, Max Balaber and Ida Pollock – https://www.familysearch.org

Lane’s maternal grandmother, Clara Rund, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Koontz in 2016, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Charles Woodward Koontz

Place of Birth: Concord, Contra Costa, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 10, 1987

Ethnicity: Irish, as well as English, Scottish, German, and possibly French

Charley Koontz is an American actor.

Charley’s paternal grandfather is Billy Wayne Koontz (the son of Harley Wayne Koontz and Hazel Marie DeFord). Billy was born in Iowa. Harley was born in Iowa, the son of Cyrus Koontz and Mary Rosella Revele. Hazel was born in Iowa, the daughter of Franklin Edward DeFord and Edith Johnson, whose parents were English.

Charley’s paternal grandmother is Ileene Margaret Woodward (the son of John Green Wooward and Margaret Elizabeth Pray). Ileene was born in Iowa. John was born in Iowa, the son of James Woodward, who was English, and of Rebecca Green. Margaret was born in Iowa, the daughter of Hugh Pray, who was Irish, and of Annie Davis McFadden, whose parents were Irish.

Charley’s maternal grandfather is Charles Henry Johnson (the son of Charles Henry Johnson and Mary Loretta Dempsey). Charley’s grandfather Charles was born in Illinois. Charley’s great-grandfather Charles was born in Illinois, the son of John Wesley Johnson and Missouri Ann Smith. Mary Loretta was born in Illinois, to Irish parents, Malachi James Dempsey and Sarah T. Feehan.

Charley’s maternal grandmother is Anita Ruth Doran (the daughter of James E. Doran and Johanna A. Shea). Anita was born in Massachusetts. James was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, with his mother being Hannah Dillon. Johanna was born in Massachusetts, also to Irish parents, Timothy Edward Shea and Bridget Kennedy.

Sources: Genealogy of Charley’s paternal grandfather, Billy Wayne Koontz – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Charley’s paternal grandmother, Ileene Margaret (Woodward) Koontz – http://www.familysearch.org

Bailey in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Brent Michael Bailey

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

Date of Birth: July 4, 1983

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Welsh, German, Swiss-German

Brent Bailey is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.

He was raised in Texas and Arizona.

Brent’s paternal grandfather is Arvel Nelson Bailey (the son of Joseph T. “Joe” Bailey and Lillie/Lilly M. Gunther/Gunter). Arvel was born in Kentucky. Joseph was born in Kentucky, the son of Irvin Bailey and Artie/Artey Mullins. Lillie was born in Illinois.

Brent’s paternal grandmother is Thelma Allen (the daughter of Ethan/Ethen Allen and Ada Craft). Thelma was born in Kentucky. Ethan was born in Kentucky, the son of Dudley Allen and Delila “Della” Arnett. Ada was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Milton Craft and Telia Dyer.

Source: Obituary of Brent’s paternal grandmother, Thelma (Allen) Bailey – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

McKissack in 2019, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Lana Cordezia McKissack

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 5, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Scottish, Irish, English, some Swiss-German (father)
*Japanese (mother)

Lana McKissack is an American actress and producer.

Her father was white. Her mother is of Japanese descent.

Lana’s paternal grandfather is Charles L. “Charlie” McKissack (the son of William Crawford McKissack and May/Mae Pickett). Charles was born in Florida. William was born in Florida, the son of John Wesley McKissack/McKissick and Charity Elizabeth Bruce. May was born in Florida, the daughter of James Reynolds Pickett and Frances Josephine Yent, whose father was born in either Switzerland or France.

Lana’s paternal grandmother is Sarah Margaret “Sally” Luke (the daughter of Roscoe Luke and Esther L. Stevens). Sarah was born in Georgia. Roscoe was born in Georgia, the son of Daniel Franklin Luke and Sara Ann Edwards. Esther was born in Georgia, the daughter of James M. Stevens and Margarette R. Smith.

Source: Obituary of Lana’s father – http://www.latimes.com

Place of Birth: Amman, Jordan

Date of Birth: 30 January, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Jordanian Arab (father)
*English (mother)

Abdullah II of Jordan has been King of Jordan, since 7 February, 1999. He was coronated on 9 June, 1999.

He is the son of Hussein of Jordan, from 11 August, 1952 to 7 February, 1999, and Princess Muna al-Hussein (born Antoinette Avril Gardiner), who was Princess consort of Jordan, from 25 May, 1961 to 21 December, 1972. His mother was born in Chelmondiston, Suffolk, England, and converted to Islam.

Abdullah’s Hashemite family have ruled Jordan since 1921, and he is the fourth generation of his family to be the country’s King. Abdullah II is married to Queen Rania of Jordan, with whom he has four children, including Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan.

His family claims agnatic descent from Fatimah, daughter of Muhammad.

Abdullah II’s paternal grandfather was Talal of Jordan (the son of Abdullah I of Jordan, and of Musbah bint Nasser). Abdullah II’s grandfather Talal was born in Mecca, Ottoman Empire, and was King of Jordan, from 20 July, 1951 to 11 August, 1952. Abdullah II’s great-grandfather Abdullah I was born in Mecca, and was Emir of Transjordan, from 1 April, 1921 to 25 May, 1946, and King of Jordan, from 25 May, 1946 to 20 July, 1951. He was the son of Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca, who was born in Constantinople, and was Sharif and Emir of Mecca, from November, 1908 to 3 October, 1924, and King of the Arab Countries, from October, 1916 to 3 October, 1924; and of Abdiyya bint Abdullah.

Abdullah II’s great-grandmother Musbah bint Nasser was the first queen consort of Jordan, and was the daughter of Amir Nasser Pasha and Dilber Khanum.

Abdullah II’s paternal grandmother was Zein Al-Sharaf Talal, who was Queen consort of Jordan (the daughter of Sharif Jamal ‘Ali bin Nasser and Wijdan Shakir Pasha). Zein was born in Alexandria, Sultanate of Egypt. Sharif was Governor of Hauran, and was the nephew of Sharif Hussein bin Ali of Mecca. Wijdan was the daughter of Shakir Pasha. Shakir was the great-nephew of Ottoman-Turkish Cypriot Governor of Cyprus, Kâmil Pasha.

Abdullah II’s maternal grandfather was Col. Walter Percy Gardiner (the son of Arthur Gardiner and Mabel Jane Tovell). Col. Walter was born in Stanford RD, Norfolk, England. Arthur was the son of John Gardiner and Esther Scarph. Mabel was the daughter of Daniel Tovell and Ada Alberta King.

Abdullah II’s maternal grandmother was Doris Elizabeth Sutton (the daughter of Arthur Sutton and Dora Elizabeth Alderton). Abdullah II’s grandmother Doris was born in Swaffham, England. Arthur was the son of Josiah Sutton and Elizabeth Able. Abdullah II’s great-grandmother Dora was the daughter of Augustus Alderton and Gertrude Ruth Green.

Source: Genealogy of Abdullah II’s mother – http://www.wargs.com

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

Date of Birth: May 22, 2004

Ethnicity:
*Chinese (father)
*English, other (mother)

Peyton Elizabeth Lee is an American actress. She is the star of the series Andi Mack.

She is the daughter of actor Andrew Tinpo Lee and psychologist Jennifer Dormer Lee.

Birth Name: Alex Nathan Kingi

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 7, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American, 1/4 Japanese, 1/8th Louisiana Creole [French, African]
*mother – English, German, Scottish, distant Dutch and French

Alex Kingi is an American stuntman and actor. He is the son of actor, model, author, singer, acting coach, and adjunct professor Lindsay Wagner (Lindsay Jean Wagner) and stuntman and actor Henry Kingi (Masao Henry Kingi). His half-brother is stuntman Hank Kingi.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Masao Kingi (the son of Inomata Kingi and Genevieve Beckham). Inomata was Japanese, from Niigata. Genevieve was black, and was the daughter of Ephraim Beckham, who was African-American, from Alabama, and Mary E. Farinas/Farines/Ferinas, who was born in Pensacola, Florida, likely of Spanish and African and/or Native American descent.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was Henriella D. Dunn (the daughter of Henry Maceo Dunn and Essie Lee Filhiol). Henriella was black, and was born in Illinois, to parents from Louisiana. Henry was the son of James Morrison Dunn and Zilla A. Morehead. Essie was the daughter of John Filhiol, who was a Louisiana Creole, of French and African descent, and of Ella Green, whose parents were African-American, from Georgia.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was William Nowels “Bill” Wagner (the son of Virgil Oscar “Bill” Wagner and Alice Ellen Nowels). Virgil was the son of Ralph Oscar Wagner and Vernie Cleveland. Alice was the daughter of George William Nowels and Matie Gray.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Louise Thrasher (the daughter of Edward Lee Thrasher and Louise Ann Edwards). Edward was the son of Schuyler E. Thrasher, whose parents were Canadian, and of Paulina Anna “Lena” Reiman, whose parents were German. Louise was the daughter of George Murray Edwards and Nellie Louisa Day.

Marriage record of Alex’s paternal grandparents, Masao Kingi and Henriella Dunn – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Alex’s paternal grandfather, Masao Kingi – https://www.findagrave.com

Alex’s great-grandmother, Genevieve Beckham, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Alex’s great-great-grandmother, Mary E. Farinas/Farines/Ferinas – https://www.familysearch.org

Alex’s paternal grandfather, Henriella D. Dunn, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Alex’s paternal grandmother, Henriella D. Dunn – https://www.findagrave.com
Genealogy of Henriella Dunn – https://wc.rootsweb.com
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Genealogy of Alex’s mother, Lindsay Wagner – https://www.geni.com

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

Date of Birth: August 1, 2002

Ethnicity: possibly English and other

Oona Laurence is an American actress. She is the sister of actresses Aimee Laurence and Jetè Laurence.

Southgate in 2017, photo by Prphotos.com

Place of Birth: Watford, Hertfordshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 3 September, 1970

Ethnicity: English

Gareth Southgate is an English professional football coach and player. He is the manager of the England national team.

Gareth is the son of Barbara and Clive Southgate.

Gareth’s paternal grandparents were Frederick L. Southgate and Mabel L. Blackwell.

Gareth’s maternal grandparents were Arthur G. Toll, a Royal Marine, and Lilian M. Rivett.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk

Birth Name: Kyle Andrew Walker

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

Date of Birth: 28 May, 1990

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

Kyle Walker is an English professional footballer. He plays as a right back for Premier League club Manchester City and the English national team.

Kyle is the son of Tracey and Michael Walker. His father is Jamaican and his mother is English. He has two children with his partner Annie Kilner.

official U.S. House of Representatives photo of Tom O’Halleran, 2016, by Frederick Schilling

Birth Name: Thomas Charles O’Halleran

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

Date of Birth: January 24, 1946

Ethnicity: Irish, English

Tom O’Halleran is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona, since January 3, 2017.

Tom is the son of Virginia Alice (Rose) and Frank J. O’Halleran. He is married to Pat, with whom he has three children.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Charles J. O’Halleran (the son of Thomas O’Halleran and Mary C. Dolan). Tom’s grandfather Charles was of Irish origin. Tom’s great-grandfather Thomas was the son of Patrick O’Holleran. Mary was the daughter of Patrick Dolan.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was Catherine/Katherine A. McGuire (the daughter of James McGuire and Catherine Nolan). James was born in Fermanagh, Ireland. Tom’s great-grandmother Catherine was the daughter of Irish parents, Thomas L. Nolan, from Enniskillen, Fermanaugh, and Catherine McGee, also from Fermnaugh.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Andrew Rose (the son of Joseph Leonard Rose and Mary Skehens).

Tom’s maternal grandmother was named Mary Agnes Winfried Rockett.

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

Birth Name: Gregory John Stanton

Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Date of Birth: March 8, 1970

Ethnicity: English, Irish, 1/4 Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather)

Family Background: Greg Stanton is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 9th congressional district since 2019.

Greg Stanton’s paternal grandparents were John Alden Stanton (the son of Frederick L. Stanton and Virginia Stanton) and Elizabeth Fish (the daughter of Harry Potter Fish and Maude Beulah Stimson).

Harry Potter Fish was the son of Horace Walworth Fish and Anna Babcock Potter. Maude was the daughter of Charles Woodbury Stimson and Minnie Eliza Lant.

Greg Stanton’s maternal grandparent’s were Harry Johnpoll (the son of Joseph Johnpoll and Slata Chaskin) and Louise C. Steinbock (the daughter of Robert Steinbock and Anna O’Neill).

Anna O’Neill was the daughter of James J. O’Neill and Amelia Upson.

Greg Stanton’s father’s side is mainly of English origin. His maternal grandfather was born in Russia to Russian Jewish parents. Stanton’s maternal grandfather was of Irish and possibly English descent.

Source: Geni.com