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Birth Name: Paul N. Baloff

Place of Birth: Alameda County, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 25, 1960

Place of Death: Oakland, California, U.S.

Date of Death: February 2, 2002

Ethnicity:
*father – Russian
*maternal grandfather – Swedish
*maternal grandmother – English, Irish, German, Swiss-German

Paul Baloff is an American singer. He is known for being a former lead singer of the rock band Exodus.

Paul is the son of Barbara (Madison) and Nicholas B. Baloff. His father was Russian. His mother was American, and was of half Swedish descent, along with English, Irish, German, and Swiss-German.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was George Edmond Madison (the son of John George Madison and Eloise/Alise B. Norgren). George was born in California, to Swedish parents.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Nell Rose Hindman (the son of John Thomas Hindman and Rebecca Anne Starr). John was the son of Silas Hampton Hindman, whose father was Irish, and Cynthia Jane Smith. Rebecca was the daughter of Simon Stair and Irene Jane Severson.

Sources: Obituary of Paul’s father https://newspaperarchive.com/oakland-tribune-feb-17-1970-p-16/

Paul’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXS-GL6

Genealogy of Paul’s maternal grandmother, Nell Rose Hindman https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166725859/nell-rose-madison


Nate Corddry

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04/14/2019 – Nate Corddry – Pasadena Playhouse Presents The Public Theater Production of “Tiny Beautiful Things” Opening Night Performance – Arrivals – Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino Avenue – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Nathan Corddry

Place of Birth: Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 8, 1977

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, distant Welsh

Nate Corddry is an American actor and comedian.

Nate is the son of Robin and Steven Corddry. His brother is actor and comedian Rob Corddry.

Nate’s paternal grandfather was Harris Stagg Corddry (the son of William Dickerson Corddry and Elizabeth Montgomery Stagg). Harris was born in Maryland. William was the son of William D. Cordry/Corddry and Mary P. Elizabeth was the daughter of Theodore Stagg and Lucy Montgomery Newell.

Nate’s paternal grandmother was Emily Elizabeth Stevenson (the daughter of Riley Polk Stevenson and Emily May “Emma” Barnes). Nate’s grandmother Emily was born in Maryland. Riley was the son of Riley Martin Stevenson and Elizabeth “Betty” Merrill. Nate’s great-grandmother Emily was the daughter of Francis J. Barnes and Emily “Emma” F. Lankford.

Nate’s maternal grandfather was Robert Owen Sullivan (the son of Ernest Owen Sullivan and Ethel Eliza Ryan). Nate’s grandfather Robert was born in New Hampshire. Ernest was the son of Eugene Owen Sullivan and Arvilla Flora Chandler. Ethel was born in New Hampshire, the son of Canadian parents, James Michael Ryan and Grace Wasson.

Nate’s maternal grandmother was Henrietta Elizabeth Lary (the daughter of George Lewis Lary and Henrietta Elizabeth Williamson). Nate’s grandmother Henrietta was born in New Hampshire. George was the son of Churchill Jonathan Lary and Lucy Ellen Watson. Nate’s great-grandmother Henrietta Williamson was born in Banffshire, Scotland, the daughter of William Williamson and Henrietta Bale.

Sources: Genealogy of Nate’s paternal grandfather, Harris Stagg Corddry (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Nate’s paternal grandfather, Harris Stagg Corddry, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Nate’s paternal great-grandfather, William Dickerson Corddry, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Nate’s paternal grandmother, Emily Elizabeth Stevenson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Nate’s paternal grandmother, Emily Elizabeth (Stevenson) Corddry Haight – http://www.capitalgazette.com

Nate’s maternal grandfather, Robert Owen Sullivan, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Nate’s maternal grandmother, Henrietta Elizabeth Lary, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rick Crawford (politician)

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Birth Name: Eric Alan Crawford

Place of Birth: Homestead Base, Florida, USA

Date of Birth: January 22, 1966

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, likely German

Family Background: Rick Crawford is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Arkansas’s 1st congressional district since 2011.

Rick Crawford is/was the son of Donny J. Crawford and Ruth Anne (McDargh).

Crawford’s paternal grandparents were Everett Crawford (the son of William Edward Crawford and Anne Jenkins) and Mattie Edith Dewitt (the daughter of William Samuel Dewitt and Dora Bell McIntyre).

William Edward Crawford was the son of William Malcomb Crawford and Mary Etta Harper. Anna Jenkins was the daughter of James L Jenkins and Clarissa L. Williams.

Rick Crawford’s maternal grandparents were Charles McDargh and Inez Mercedes White (the daughter of William E. White and Caroline Moehring). William E. White was the son of Sylvanus W. White and Mary Jennie Segraves.

Rick Crawford is mainly of English and Scottish ancestry with likely German ancestry from the Moehring lineage of his family tree.

Source: Geni.com (focusing on father’s side)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129310944 (mother’s obituary)

 

Schuyler Fisk

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02/05/2013 – Schuyler Fisk – “Safe Haven” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Schuyler Elizabeth Fisk

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 8, 1982

Ethnicity: English, German, Moravian/Czech, Irish

Schuyler Fisk is an American actress, singer, and songwriter.

She is the daughter of actress and singer Sissy Spacek and designer and director Jack Fisk (Jack Alan Fisk). Her first cousin, once removed, is actor, voice artist, and comedian Rip Torn. She is married to Chapman Bullock.

Schuyler’s paternal grandfather was Jack Alan/Allen Fisk (the son of George Elzie/Elza Fisk and Maxine W. Edie). Schuyler’s grandfather Jack was born in Illinois. George was the son of Wilson Allen Fisk and Anna Jane Lindsey/Lindsay. Maxine was the daughter of Perry Randolph Cummings Edie and Mary Louise Wilmarth.

Schuyler’s paternal grandmother was Geraldine Roseland/Rosaling Otto (the daughter of Edward H. Otto and Bertha Rose Lewis). Geraldine was born in Illinois. Edward was born in Illinois, to German parents, August Otto and Johanna. Bertha was the daughter of Francis Robert Lewis and Rose Tohms.

Schuyler’s maternal grandfather was Edwin Arnold Spacek (the son of Arnold Adolph Špaček and Mary Julia Červenka). Edwin was born in Texas. Arnold was mayor of Granger, Texas in Williamson County, and was the son of Frank John Špaček, who was Moravian/Czech, from Bordovice, and of Julia/Julie Anna Gloeckner/Gloekner, who was German, from Neustadt. Mary was the daughter of Moravian/Czech parents, Josef Friedrich Červenka, from Huckvaldy, and Anna Machu, from Senince Usti, Vsetin Valley.

Schuyler’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Frances Spilman (the daughter of Thomas Hall Spilman and Elizabeth Allen Holliday). Virginia was born in Texas. Thomas was the son of Thomas Percival Spilman and Almira H. Randall. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph Evans Holliday and Virginia Jenny Prichard Baker.

Sources: Genealogies of Schuyler Fisk – https://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Schuyler’s paternal grandmother, Geraldine Roseland/Rosaling (Otto) Fisk – http://www.kkspc.com

Genealogy of Schuyler’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) (through her mother’s cousin, Rip Torn) – http://www.wargs.com

Genealogy of Schuyler’s mother (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://www.wargs.com

Siena Agudong

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Birth Name: Siena Nicole Agudong

Place of Birth: Hawaii

Date of Birth: 2004

Ethnicity:
*Filipino (father)
*English, German, Irish, Scottish (mother)

Siena Agudong is an American actress. She is the daughter of Karen Leigh (Ligon) and Kenneth John Agudong.

Siena’s paternal grandparents were Luciano Balisacan Agudong and Solina Asuncion. Solina was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

Siena’s maternal grandfather was Douglas Wister Ligon (the son of Wister Henry Ligon and Gertrude L. “Trudy” Lundergan). Wister was the son of Harry Wister Ligon and Emma Ruth Summers, and was of English, and some Scottish, descent. Gertrude was the daughter of Michael Lundergan, whose father and maternal grandparents were Irish, and Anna Mary Michaels, whose paternal grandparents were Irish and whose maternal grandparents were German.

Siena’s maternal grandmother was Ellen Elizabeth Finks (the daughter of Robert Mark Finks and Josephine Elizabeth “Betty” King). Robert was the son of Harry Freeland Finks and Adda/Ada Winters Farris/Faris, and had German, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. Josephine was the daughter of Charles Edwin King, who was of German descent, and Violet Gertrude Smith.

Sources: Obituary of Siena’s paternal grandmother, Solina Asuncion https://www.thegardenisland.com/

Genealogy of Siena’s mother https://wc.rootsweb.com/

Genealogy of Siena’s maternal grandfather, Douglas Wister Ligon https://wc.rootsweb.com/

Obituary of Siena’s maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude L. Lundergan https://obits.tennessean.com/

Obituary of Siena’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Mark Finks https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104051135

Genealogy of Siena’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Mark Finks https://wc.rootsweb.com/
https://wc.rootsweb.com/

Obituary of Siena’s maternal great-grandmother, Josephine Elizabeth “Betty” King https://www.findagrave.com/

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Chelsey Reist

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Birth Name: Chelsey Marie Reist

Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Date of Birth: January 4, 1987

Ethnicity: Swiss-German, English, Czech

Chelsey Reist is a Canadian actress and dancer. She is known for starring in the television show The 100. The last name Reist is Swiss-German in origin.

Chelsey’s paternal grandfather was Harvey Allan Reist (the son of Addison Reist and Josephine Helen Novotney). Addison was the son of Samuel Reist and Sarah Brox. Josephine was born in Canada, the daughter Czech parents, Joseph Novotney and Mary Kouba.

Chelsey’s paternal grandmother was Kathleen Charlotte Cole (the daughter of Alfred Maier Cole and Constance Marguerite Conquest). Alfred was the son of Charles Edward Cole and Elizabeth Maier. Constance was born in Edmonton, London to English parents, William Conquest and Mary Hagen Owen.

Not much is publicly known about Chelsey’s maternal grandparents.

Sources: Genealogies of Chelsey Reist (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

David Morse

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Birth Name: David Bowditch Morse

Place of Birth: Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 11, 1953

Ethnicity: English, distant Dutch

David Morse is an American actor, singer, director, and writer.

David is the son of Jacquelyn and Charles Morse. He is married to actress and author, Susan Wheeler Duff Morse, with whom he has three children.

He has deep Colonial American roots, in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

He is said to be related to mathematician Nathaniel Bowditch.

David’s maternal grandfather was Herman/Hermon Kendall VanBlarcom/Van Blarcom (the son of Harold Earl VanBlarcom/Van Blarcom and Ella Cahoon Marsters). Hermon was born in Maine. Harold was the son of Hermon Leslie VanBlarcom/Van Blarcom and Ella Melvina Dimock. David’s great-grandmother Ella was born in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of Daniel Warren Marsters and Emily Ann Barker.

David’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Evelyn Ladd (the daughter of Frank Bancroft Ladd and Pearl Alberta Dakin). Ruth was born in Massachusetts. Frank was the son of John Dennett Ladd and Mary Ellen Bancroft. Pearl was born in Centreville, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of Solomon Morton Dakin and Almira Eliza Cossaboom. David’s Cossaboom line originates with Dutch ancestors in New York.

Sources: Genealogy of David Morse (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.laddfamily.com

Genealogy of David’s mother (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.erikvanblaricum.nl

David’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of David’s maternal great-grandmother, Pearl Alberta Dakin – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Alice Levine

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Levine in 2019, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Alice Esme Levine

Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 8 July, 1986

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Alice Levine is a British model, television presenter, and radio presenter.

Her paternal grandmother’s surname likely was Wrigley.

While most Levine families are Jewish, there are also people of non-Jewish, English background with the surname. It is not clear if Alice has Jewish ancestry.


Julie Banderas

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Birth Name: Julie E. Bidwell

Place of Birth: Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 25, 1973

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Colombian (mother)

Julie Banderas is an American television news anchor for the Fox News Channel, located in New York City.

Julie is the daughter of Fabiola and Howard D. Bidwell.

Banderas’ paternal grandfather was Howard E. Bidwell (1908-1957), the son of Howard Everett Bidwell and Grace Elizabeth Fox. Howard Everett Bidwell was the son of George Coles Bidwell and Martha Amelia Brewer. His spouse Grace was the daughter of Leonard Fox and Jane E. Rose.

Julie’s paternal grandmother was Corinne Virginia Clapp (1910-1988), the daughter of Frank Dexter Clapp and Ethel May Haling. Frank Dexter Clapp was the son of Charles Spencer Clapp and Mary Ellen Dexter. Frank’s spouse Ethel was the daughter of Randall Holden Haling and Mary Adelaide Sparks.

Source: Obituary of Julie’s father – https://www.legacy.com

Johnny Sequoyah

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Sequoyah in 2014, pic by www.prphotos.com

Birth Name: Johnny Sequoyah Friedenberg

Place of Birth: Boise, Idaho, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 25, 2002

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), English, Cherokee Native American, small amount of Welsh

Johnny Sequoyah is an American actress. She is the daughter of producer, director, and actress Heather Rae (Heather Rae Bybee) and actor Russell Friedenberg (Bertrand Russell Friedenberg).

Johnny’s father is of half Ashkenazi Jewish and half English descent. Her mother has English, and a small amount of Welsh ancestry, and has also stated that she is of part Cherokee Native American descent.

Johnny’s paternal grandfather was Daniel Meyer Friedenberg (the son of Samuel Friedenberg and Rose Abravanel Klein). Daniel was born in New York, and was a financier, collector, historian, and philanthropist. Samuel was born in Poland, and was Jewish. Rose was born in New Jersey, to Hungarian Jewish parents.

Johnny’s paternal grandmother is June Meredith Daniels (the daughter of Joseph Gideon Daniels and Kansas Hooper). June was born in North Carolina. Joseph was the son of C. B. Daniels and Ella. Kansas was the daughter of Shanklin Hooper and Lousia.

Johnny’s maternal grandfather was Vernon Ray Bybee (the son of Clenden Thompson Bybee and Ethel Harper). Vernon was born in Idaho, to a Mormon family, and had English, and some Welsh, ancestry. Clenden was the son of Walter Ray Bybee and Laura May Thompson, whose father and maternal grandmother were English. Ethel was the daughter of Thomas Ephraim Harper, whose paternal grandparents were English and Welsh, and Geneva Barrett, whose parents were English.

Johnny’s maternal grandmother was named Barbara Jane Means.

Sources: Johnny’s paternal grandfather, Daniel Meyer Friedenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Johnny’s paternal grandfather, Daniel Meyer Friedenberg – https://www.legacy.com

Johnny’s paternal great-grandparents, Samuel Friedenberg and Rose Abravanel Klein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Johnny’s paternal great-grandparents, Joseph Gideon Daniels and Kansas Hooper – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Johnny’s maternal grandfather, Vernon Ray Bybee – https://www.familysearch.org

Joel Stransky

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Birth Name: Joel Theodore Stransky

Place of Birth: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Date of Birth: 16 July, 1967

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English (mother)

Joel Stransky is a South African rugby union player and television commentator. He is known for scoring the dramatic winning drop-goal in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final.

Joel is the son of Isabel/Ishbel and Barry Stransky.

He was raised in a Jewish household, and had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony. The Stransky family is of Czech Jewish origin. It appears that Joel’s mother is of English, non-Jewish, background.

Joel’s maternal great-grandparents were born in England. They later moved to South Africa.

Joel was played by Scott Eastwood in the 2009 Clint Eastwood-directed film Invictus.

Sources: http://jewishgen.blogspot.com

Interview with Joel Stransky – https://www.jewishtelegraph.com

Rob Benedict

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Birth Name: Robert Patrick Benedict

Place of Birth: Columbia, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 21, 1970

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, distant French

Rob Benedict is an American stage, film, and television actor.

Rob is the son of Vivian and Norman Benedict. Rob’s sister is actress Amy Benedict.

Rob has two children with his wife, Mollie.

Rob’s paternal grandfather is Eugene Howard Benedict (the son of Lorenzo Dow Benedict and Emma/Etta Alfretta Berry). Eugene was born in Missouri. Lorenzo was born in Missouri, the son of Thomas Benton Benedict and Sarah Ann Skinner. Emma was born in Missouri.

Rob’s paternal grandmother is Etta May Graves (the daughter of Francis Layton/Laton Graves and Mary Opal Diltz). Etta was born in Missouri. Francis was born in Missouri, the son of Zachariah Graves and Amanda Rozella Dunn. Mary was born in Missouri, the daughter of Hanson Hamilton Diltz and Maggie Ella Delano.

Rob’s maternal grandfather is Robert Eynatten (the son of Frederick H. “Fred” Eynatten and Stella/Estella Clare Clabby). Robert was born in Missouri. Frederick was born in Missouri, the son of Francis V. “Frank” Eynatten, who was born in Austria, and of Henrietta Fischer, whose parents were German. Stella was born in Missouri, the daughter of Andrew G. Clabby and Mary/Mattie, whose parent were Irish.

Rob’s maternal grandmother is Helen Fox (the daughter of Arthur James Fox and Helen). Rob’s grandmother Helen was born in Missouri. Arthur was born in Missouri, the son of John J. Fox, who was Irish, and of Katherine. Helen was born in Missouri, to a German father.

Source: Obituary of Rob’s maternal great-grandfather, Arthur James Fox – http://www.newspapers.com

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John Hensley

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Birth Name: John Carter Hensley

Place of Birth: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 29, 1977

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German, possibly other

John Hensley is an American actor.

John is the son of Peggy.

Some family trees state that Hensley has a Cherokee Native American female ancestor named Ah Nee Wa Kee Moytoy, who was born, c. 1704, in South Carolina. It is not clear if this is accurate.

John’s maternal grandfather is Edward N. Farmer (the son of Felix Preston Farmer and Mollie Napier). Edward was born in Kentucky. Felix was born in Kentucky, the son of Hiram Farmer and Rachel Wilson. Mollie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Elizana/Lizane.

John’s maternal grandmother is Ethel Faye Nantz/Nawtz (the daughter of Harrison Nantz and Vincy Howard). Ethel was born in Kentucky. Harrison was born in Kentucky, the son of Allen Nantz and Angeline Wilson. Vincy was born in Kentucky, the daughter of William Howard and Fannie Brown.

Source: Obituary of John’s aunt (mother’s sister), Pamela Farmer – http://www.legacy.com

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O. T. Fagbenle

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Birth Name: Olatunde Oladorun Fagbenle

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

Date of Birth: 22 January, 1980

Ethnicity:
*Yoruba Nigerian (father)
*English, Irish (mother)

O. T. Fagbenle is a British actor, writer, and director. His father, Tunde Fagbenle, is a Nigerian journalist. His mother, Ally Bedford, is British, and has English, Irish, or Anglo-Irish, ancestry.

He is a brother of film producer and entrepreneur Luti Fagbenle, artist, director, and producer Daps, and WBNA player Temi Fagbenle.

His first name Olatunde means “wealth” in Yoruba.

Matreya Fedor

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Birth Name: Matreya Natasha Fedor

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: March 11, 1997

Ethnicity: Rusyn (paternal grandfather), English, German

Matreya Fedor is a Canadian actress.

Matreya’s paternal grandfather was Eugene Henry Fedor (the son of Michael Fedor and Mary Borys). Eugene was born in Alberta, Canada, and was likely of Rusyn descent; he was a member of a Russian Orthodox Church. Michael was born in Wysocko/Visitzko, Jaroslaw, Poland, the son of Andreas “Andrew” Fedor and Catherina “Kate” Bigus. Mary was born in Gildehurst, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Simon Borys and Ahafia “Hazel” Domszy, who were from Jaroslaw, Poland.

Matreya’s paternal grandmother was Celeste Rose Milward (the daughter of Bert Milward and Rose Remple). Celeste was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan.

Sources: Genealogy of Matreya’s father – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Obituary of Matreya’s paternal grandfather, Eugene Henry Fedor – https://serenity.ca

Obituary of Matreya’s paternal grandmother, Celeste Rose (Milward) Fedor – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matreya’s great-uncle – http://blairandson.com

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Christian Gudegast

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Giuntoli in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Christian M. Gudegast

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 9, 1970

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

Christian Gudegast is an American writer and filmmaker.

Christian is the son of Dale and German-American actor Eric Braeden (born Hans-Jörg Gudegast). His aunt (mother’s half-sister) is actress Sigrid Valdis.

Christian’s maternal grandfather is surnamed Russell.

Christian’s maternal grandmother is Myrle/Mirle Esther Hardwick (the daughter of Frederick William Hardwick and Ethel Hope Halliwell/Hollowell). Fred was born in Washington, the son of W. Hardwick and a mother from Sweden. Ethel was born in Warnambool, Victoria, Australia, the daughter of John Halliwell and Martha Chislett.

Matt Spicer

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Spicer in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Matthew S. Spicer

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

Date of Birth: June 10, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Irish, possibly other

Matt Spicer is an American writer and producer.

Matt’s paternal grandfather is Douglas/Douglass Vernon Spicer (the son of Charles Spicer and Edna McDermott). Douglas was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was born in Illinois, the son of Stephen A. Douglas Spicer and Anna Henricks. Edna was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Tiney McDermott, whose father was Irish, and of Lydia Emma Baldwin.

Matt’s paternal grandmother is named Phyllis A. Walls.

Source: Obituary of Matt’s paternal grandfather, Douglas V. Spicer – http://www.newspaperarchive.com

Kaylee Bryant

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Bryant in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Kaylee Kaneshiro

Place of Birth: Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 1, 1997

Ethnicity: Japanese (paternal grandfather), English, Danish, German, Irish

Kaylee Bryant is an American actress.

Kaylee’s paternal grandfather is Kenneth Koichi Kaneshiro (the son of Kanesuke/Kamesuke Kaneshiro and Hanayo). Kenneth was born in Hawaii. Kanesuke was born in Japan, the son of Yoyen/Yozen Koneshiro. Hanayo was born in Hawaii, to Japanese parents.

Kaylee’s paternal grandmother is Marie Theresa Mutchler (the daughter of Frederick Gerald Mutchler and Anne/Ann Marie Healy). Marie was born in Wisconsin. Kaylee’s great-grandfather Frederick was born in Wisconsin, the son of Fred Peter Mutchler, whose parents were German, and of Cecilia/Celia Elgas/Elgass, whose father was German. Anne was born in Illinois, the daughter of Michael Dennis Healy, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary Bridget Cecilia Quinn.

Kaylee’s maternal grandfather is Norman Roy Mullison (the son of Elroy Mullison and Beatrice Elinor Jacobsen). Norman was born in California. Elroy was born in Iowa, the son of Ross Elmer Mullison and Clara May Hunter. Beatrice was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the daughter of Jacob Jacobsen and Anna Beck.

Kaylee’s maternal grandmother is Janet Lea Hudspeth (the daughter of William James Hudspeth and Reva Kathryn Collup). Janet was born in Iowa. William was born in Kansas, the son of Albert Joseph Hudspeth and Rosa Weisman, whose parents were German. Reva was born in Iowa, the daughter of Stephen R. Collup and Ada Ethel Stubblefield.

Sources: Obituary of Kaylee’s paternal great-grandmother, Hanayo Koneshiro – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kaylee’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – http://www.haightfuneralhome.com

Hannah Ferguson

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Ferguson in 2017, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Hannah Emily Rose Ferguson

Place of Birth: Santo Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 11, 1991

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, German, possibly French

Hannah Ferguson is an American model.

Hannah’s paternal grandfather is Samuel Chapin Ferguson (the son of Irving Bruce Ferguson and Marion Foss Severance). Samuel was born in New York. Irving was born in New York, the son of Irving Bruce Ferguson and Julia Stanley Chapin. Marion was born in New York, the daughter of Karl J. Severance and Kate M. Foss.

Hannah’s paternal grandmother is Barbara Justine Downes/Douns (the daughter of Wallace Downes and Lillian C. Appel). Barbara was born in New York. Wallace was born in New York, the son of Charles Leroy Downs and Lulu Francis Glover. Lillian was born in New York, the daughter of Robert Appel, whose parents were German, and of Josephine Lawler.

Hannah’s maternal grandfather is possibly Maurice Lucien Delibes. Maurice was of French descent.

Hannah’s maternal grandmother is Lisa Perin/Perrin (the daughter of Charles H. Perin and Victoria A. Wolbert). Lisa was born in Ohio. Charles was born in Ohio, the son of Artemas Day Perin and Alice Woodward. Victoria was born in Kentucky, to German parents, Herman Henry Wolbert and Josephine Meyer.

Sources: Marriage record of Hannah’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Hannah’s paternal grandmother, Barbara Justine (Downes) Ferguson Baker – http://www.pelhamplus.com

Bernie Leadon

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Birth Name: Bernard Mathew Leadon III

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

Date of Birth: July 19, 1947

Ethnicity: Irish, as well as some French-Canadian, distant English

Bernie Leadon is an American musician and songwriter. He was the lead guitarist for legendary rock band Eagles. Other members of the group included Don Felder, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner, and Joe Walsh.

Bernie is the son of Ann Teresa (Sweetser) and Bernard Matthew Leadon, Jr., an aeronautical engineer and airplane designer. His parents were devout Roman Catholics. His brother is musician Tom Leadon. Bernie has a son.

Bernie’s paternal grandfather was Bernard Matthew “Barney” Leadon. He was born in Minnesota, to an Irish father and a mother from Wisconsin.

Bernie’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Cecelia McDonnell (the daughter of Patrick Joseph McDonnell and Catherine Rouin). Ruth was born in Minnesota. Patrick was the son of James McDonnell and Bridget Reilly, who were Irish. Catherine was French-Canadian.

Bernie’s maternal grandfather was Theodore Horatio Sweetser, an urologist (the son of Horatio Bartholomew Sweetser and Teresa Mary Ann Josephine). Theodore was born in Minnesota. Horatio Bartholomew, a physicist and surgeon from Brooklyn, New York, was the son of Horatio Sweetser, who was from Athol, Massachusetts, and Delia Kelly, who was Irish. Teresa was born in Canada, to an Irish father and a mother also from Canada

Bernie’s maternal grandmother was Marion/Marian Higgins. Marion was born in Minnesota, to a father from Wisconsin and a mother from New York, and of was likely of at least partial Irish descent. Marion’s family had roots in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Sources: Genealogy of Bernie’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Bernie’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Bernie’s father – https://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Bernie’s paternal grandmother, Ruth Cecelia McDonnell – https://www.geni.com

Information about Bernie’s mother’s family – http://www2.mnhs.org

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

Bernie’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Bernie’s maternal grandfather, Theodore Horatio Sweetser, on the 1910 U.S Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Bernie’s maternal great-grandfather, Horatio Bartolomew Sweetser, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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