09/17/2017 – Derek Cecil, Melissa Bruning – 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Derek Alan Cecil

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

Date of Birth: January 5, 1973

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish, distant French

Derek Cecil is an American actor. He is the son of Katherine Frances “Kathy” (Hughes) and David Allen Cecil.

Derek’s paternal grandfather was Eugene Benson Cecil.

Derek’s paternal grandmother was Ara Darlene Pirkle (the son of Jefferson Cisrow “Jeff” Pirkle and Sallie E. McCulley).

Derek’s maternal grandfather was Rupert Mack Hughes (the son of William Mack Henry Hughes and Ella Messer). William was the son of Thomas Pleasant Hughes and Sarah C. Adcox. Ella was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Messer and America Elizabeth Disheroon.

Derek’s maternal grandmother was June Corinne Moreman (the daughter of William Herlie Moreman and Biffie Grace Hart). William was the son of William Hill Moreman and Ethel Irene Jones. Biffie was the daughter of Thomas Adolphus Hart and Frances Cooke Adkinson.

Source: Derek’s paternal grandmother, Ara Darlene Pirkle, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CMKZ-W6Z

Genealogy of Derek’s maternal grandfather, Rupert Mack Hughes – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27455927

01/09/2013 – Stepfanie Kramer – 14th Annual Canon USA and the National Center for Exploited Children Benefit Fundraiser – Arrivals – Bellagio Hotel and Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA -Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Stephani Lyla Kramer

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 6, 1956

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, possibly Native American (mother)

Stepfanie Kramer is an American actress, writer, and singer. She is the daughter of Grace Juanita (Jones) and Oscar Kramer.

She is said to be part Native American on her mother’s side.

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Birth Name: Trevor Marshall St. John

Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 3, 1971

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly some Spanish

Trevor St. John is an American actor.

Trevor was raised in Orchard Prairie, Washington. He is married to Sara, with whom he has one child.

Trevor’s maternal grandfather is Walter Richard Wilson Clothier (the son of Ulysses Viness Clothier and Clara Elizabeth Meyers). Walter was born in Missouri. Ulysses was born in Kansas, the son of James Byron Clothier and Anna Elizabeth Marshall. Clara was born in Wisconsin.

Trevor’s maternal grandmother is Violet A. Wood (the daughter of George Elmer Wood and Anna Muller). Violet was born in Kansas. George was born in Illinois, the son of William Wood, who was English, and of Margaret Jane Sims. Anna was born in Utah, the daughter of Ernest/Earnest Jacob Ludwick Muller, who was German, and of Manuella Antonia Gregor, who was born in either Spain or New York.

Source: Obituary of Trevor’s maternal grandmother, Violet A. (Wood) Clothier – http://www.spokesman.com

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Birth Name: Ryan Gregg Carnes

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

Date of Birth: November 21, 1982

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German

Ryan Carnes is an American actor.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather is Donald Marion Carnes (the son of Fay/Faye Roy Carnes and Lula/Lulu Reinhardt). Donald was born in Illinois. Fay was born in Illinois, the son of Charles Alexander Carnes and Ruth America Dunham. Lula was born in Illinois, the son of John Leonard Reinhardt, who was German, and of Mary Elizabeth Curless.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother is Elizabeth B. “Betty” Walmsley (the daughter of Harry Hudson Walmsley and Nina M. Cummins). Elizabeth was born in Illinois. Harry was born in Illinois, the son of Daniel Franklin Walmsley, whose father was English, and of Dora Belle Boyle. Nina was born in Illinois, the daughter of Edward Hayden Cummins, whose father was Irish, and of Elizabeth “Lizzie”.

Source: Obituary of Ryan’s paternal grandfather, Donald M. Carnes – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Rhianne Gabrielle H Barreto

Place of Birth: Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: April 1998

Ethnicity: Indian, Portuguese, English, possibly other

Rhianne Barreto is a British actress. She is known for starring in the Amazon Prime Video series Hanna, where her character is the daughter of an Indian father and a British mother.

Her parents’ names are evidently Ramsey L. M. Barreto and Tracey D. Hughes. Her father appears to be of Indian and some Portuguese background while her mother is English. Hughes is often a Welsh surname.

Source: http://www.swlondoner.co.uk

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Birth Name: Bret McKinley Roberts

Place of Birth: Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 27, 1974

Ethnicity: English, as well as some Scottish and German, and distant Dutch

Bret Roberts is an American actor, musician, painter, poet, and filmmaker.

Bret is the son of Cynthia Graham and Malcolm Blair Roberts.

Bret’s paternal grandfather is Charles Erling Roberts (the son of Percy Roberts and Gertrude Rocke). Charles was born in Epsom, Surrey, England.

Bret’s paternal grandmother is Muriel Blanche Beaufoy (the daughter of Edward Spencer Beaufoy and Frances Mary Bachelor/Batchelor). Muriel was born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Edward was born in England, the son of Samuel Beaufoy and Mary Ann Ayling. Frances was born in Australia, the daughter of William Eastgate Batchelor and Matilda Partridge, whose parents were English.

Bret’s maternal grandfather is Donald Augustus Graham (the son of William Kreidler Graham and Elizabeth/Bessie/Bizie B. Vanhorne). Donald was born in California. William was born in Pennsylvania, to a mother surnamed Kreidler. Elizabeth was born in Illinois, the daughter of Augustus Knapp Vanhorne and Elizabeth Sloan Bacon.

Bret’s maternal grandmother is Jean L. Gordon (the daughter of Clarence E. Gordon and Alice Mirl Thatcher). Jean was born in California. Clarence was born in New York, the son of Alexander Fraser Gordon, whose father was Scottish, and of Sarah Jane Colwell. Alice was born in Michigan, the daughter of Marshall Pierson Thatcher and Isolene Jane Lawrence.

Sources: Marriage record of Bret’s paternal grandparents, Charles Erling Roberts and Muriel Blanche (Beaufoy) Casselberry – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Bret’s maternal grandfather, Donald Augustus Graham – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Bret’s maternal grandmother, Jean (Gordon) Graham – http://goldcountrymedia.com

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Birth Name: Graham Marc Verchere

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: February 4, 2002

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, French-Canadian, 1/32 Swiss-French

Graham Verchere is a Canadian actor.

He is a cousin of actor Will Verchere-Gopaulsingh.

Graham’s paternal grandfather was David Gailliard “Dave” Verchère (the son of Arthur Turner Verchère and Sarah Margaret MacNeil). David was born in British Columbia. Arthur’s father, Arthur Gaillaird Verchère, was born in Punjab, India, the son of Albert Marc Verchère, who was born in Genève, Switzerland, of Swiss-French descent, and of Frances Gordon Turner, who was born in Wiltshire, England. Arthur’s mother, Graham’s great-great-grandmother Emilie Hargitt, was born in Lancashire, England. Graham’s great-grandmother Sarah was of Scottish origin, and was the daughter of John Joseph McNeill and Florence Ann MacDonald.

Graham’s paternal grandmother was named Ann Marilyn “Mary” MacKenzie.

Graham’s maternal grandfather is named Jim Robinson.

Graham’s maternal grandmother is named Jean (the daughter of Anita Cormier). Anita was the daughter of Marc Cormier and Zélia Arsenault.

Sources: Obituary of Graham’s paternal grandmother, Ann Marilyn “Mary” (MacKenzie) Verchere – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Graham’s maternal great-grandfather, David Andrew Johnston – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Graham’s maternal great-grandmother, Anita (Cormier) Johnston – https://www.peacearchnews.com

Birth Name: Matthew Griswold Bevin

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 9, 1967

Ethnicity:
*father – English, German, as well as distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Bevin is an American businessperson and politician. A Republican, he has been Governor of Kentucky, since December 8, 2015.

Matt is the son of Louise and Avery Bevin. He is married to Glenna, with whom he has ten children. He was raised partly in Shelburne, New Hampshire.

Matt’s father has English, German, and distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh, ancestry. He has a deep Colonial American lineage, with roots in Massachusetts and Connecticut going back to the 1600s. Matt’s mother is Jewish, from a German Jewish family.

Matt is a practicing Christian who attends an Evangelical church.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was Chauncey Griswold Bevin (the son of Stanley Avery Bevin and Miriam Augusta Johnson). Matt’s grandfather Chauncey was born in Connecticut, and ran the family-owned bell foundry Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company in East Hampton, Connecticut. The company was founded in 1832. Stanley was the son of Chauncey Griswold Bevin and Lucy Cook Strong. Miriam was the daughter of George Wells Johnson and Jennie Laura Fowler.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Lorraine C. Hunter (the daughter of Charles Henry Hunter and Carolyn H. “Emma” Schwabe). Lorraine was born in Connecticut. Charles was the son of James Louis Hunter and Mary J. Emma was born in Massachusetts, to German parents, Franz/Francis/Frank Gustav Schwabe, from Sachsen, and Lena Lilla Beck.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was named Herman Rosenkranz. Herman was a German Jewish immigrant.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was Martha Wolff (the daughter of Leopold “Leo” Wolff and Bella/Della “Belle” Kahn). Martha was born in New York, to German Jewish parents. Leopold was born in Braunsbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, the son of Jacob Wolff and Amalie Engel. Bella was born in Hollenbach, Bavaria, the daughter of Hirsch Kahn and Malchen Neumann.

Matt’s matrilineal line can be traced to Behle Behr Heinsfurter, who was born, c. 1782, in Bechhofen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Matt Bevin – https://www.geni.com

Matt’s paternal grandfather, Chauncey Griswold Bevin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Information about Matt’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Chauncey Griswold Bevin – https://newspaperarchive.com

Matt’s paternal grandmother, Lorraine C. Hunter, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha Wolff – https://www.familysearch.org

Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha Wolff, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha (Wolff) Rosenkranz Russo – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matt’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – https://www.rickerfh.com

Birth Name: George Felix Allen

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 8, 1952

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

George Allen is an American politician. A Republican, he served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia, from November 5, 1991 to January 3, 1993, Governor of Virginia, from January 15, 1994 to January 17, 1998, and a U.S. Senator from Virginia, from January 3, 2001 to January 3, 2007.

George is the son of Henrietta “Etty” (Lumbroso) and George Allen (George Herbert Allen), an NFL coach, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. George is married to Susan Brown, with whom he has three children.

George’s father was born in Michigan, with Irish, German, and English ancestry. George’s mother was born in Tunisia, to a Sephardi Jewish family. George has said that he did not know his mother was Jewish until 2006.

George is a member of the Presbyterian faith.

George’s paternal grandfather was Earl Raymond Allen (the son of George P. Allen and Helen D. Alendorph). Earl was born in New York. George’s great-grandfather George was the son of Rufus R. Allen and Eliza Moul.

George’s paternal grandmother was named Loretta M. (possibly O’Hannigan). Loretta was born in New York, and was of Irish descent.

George’s maternal grandfather was named Felix Lumbroso. Felix was born in Tunisia. He was a wine importer, who was imprisoned by the Nazis during World War II.

George’s maternal grandmother was named Eujenie/Jenny Garcin. Eujenie was born in Tunisia.

Sources: Genealogies of George Allen – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

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

Information about the Lumbroso family – https://www.washingtoninstitute.org

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Birth Name: Jake Robert Allyn

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

Date of Birth: June 20, 1990

Ethnicity: Danish, English, Irish, German, 1/32 Swedish

Jake Allyn is an American actor.

Jake’s brother is film producer and director Conor Allyn.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Allyn Dean Plejdrup (the son of Elmer Plejdrup and Minnie Dorothy Johnson). Allyn was born in Nebraska. Elmer was born in Nebraska, to Danish parents, Paul Larsen Plejdrup and Annie Marie Nielsen. Minnie was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Hans Olaf/Olof Johnson, whose parents were from Sweden and Denmark, and of Christena Elsie Jensen, whose parents were Danish.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was Sharon “Sherrie” Chapman (the daughter of Clarence Leslie Chapman and Dorothy Maxine Moulder). Sharon was born in California. Clarence was born in Kansas. Dorothy was born in Kansas, the son of John Leslie Chapman and Amelia Jacobson, whose parents were Danish. Dorothy was born in Kansas, the daughter of Guy R. Moulder and Marie R. Reich.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Michael “Joe” Gowing (the son of George Gowing and Ann). Joseph was born in New York. George was born in England. Ann was born in New York.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was Moya Elizabeth Brophy (the daughter of Joseph Francis Brophy and Mary Agnes Nally). Moya was born in New York, to parents from Ireland.

Sources: Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandmother, Sharon “Sherrie” (Chapman) Plejdrup – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandmother, Moya Elizabeth (Brophy) Gowing – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Michael Gowing – http://obits.dallasnews.com

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Birth Name: Edward Lucky McKee

Place of Birth: San Joaquin, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 1, 1975

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

Lucky McKee is an American director, writer, and actor.

Lucky’s paternal grandfather was Edward Lucky McKee (the son of Glenn/Glen Martin McKee and Rose/Rosa C. Lisler). Edward was born in Oklahoma. Glenn was born in Missouri, the son of Ola. Rose was born in Missouri, to parents from Germany.

Lucky’s paternal grandmother was Clara Juana Canady (the daughter of Edwin G. “Edd/Ed” Canady and Nora B. Smith). Clara was born in Oklahoma. Edwin was born in Kansas, the son of Calvin Gilson Canady and Iva N. Ishmael. Nora was born in Kansas, the daughter of Alonzo Millard Smith and Ary Steeves.

Source: Death record of Lucky’s paternal grandfather, Edward Lucky Edward – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Vincent Ross Grashaw

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 30, 1981

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian, French, some English
*mother – Danish, Finnish, Swedish

Vincent Grashaw is an American actor and director.

Vincent’s paternal grandfather was Gerald Garland Grashaw (the son of Nelson Maxim Grashaw and Emma H. Devlin). Gerald was born in Ohio. Nelson was born in Michigan, the son of George Grashaw and Louisa Susan Opsomer/Opsimier, who was born in France. Emma was born in Missouri, whose father was Canadian.

Vincent’s paternal grandmother is Mary Catizone (the daughter of Antonio “Anthony” Catizone and Theresa Salone/Solone). Mary was born in Michigan, to parents from Italy.

Vincent’s maternal grandfather is George William Mattson (the son of Frederik Mattson and Amalia Holma). George was born in Wisconsin. Frederik was born in Kortesjärvi, Vaasa, Finland, and was Finland-Swedish, the son of Matts Gustafsson and Matila. Amalia was born in Lehtimäki, Vaasa, Finland, the daughter of Antii Anders Jur Holma and Sefyriina Riina Heik.

Vincent’s maternal grandmother was Gladys Adela Rasmussen (the daughter of Karl Bernhardt Marius Rasmussen and Yorgina C. Dahm). Gladys was born in Minnesota. Karl was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Yorgina was born in Minnesota, to Danish parents, Peter Andreas Dahm and Maria Christina Schau/Skau.

Sources: Obituary of Vincent’s paternal grandfather, Gerald Garland Grashaw – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Vincent’s maternal grandmother, Gladys Adela (Rasmussen) Mattson – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Kimberly Theresaann Rocco

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 4, 1981

Ethnicity: Italian, as well as English, Irish, Spanish, and possibly some German

Kim Rocco Shields is an American filmmaker.

Kim’s paternal grandfather is Vincent Frederick Rocco (the son of James Rocco and Mary Rohm). Vincent was born in New York. James was born in New York, likely to Italian parents. Mary was born in New York.

Kim’s paternal grandmother is Norma M. Bartoli (the daughter of Louis Bartoli and Theresa Chiavacci/Chiaecci). Norma was born in Pennsylvania. Louis was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, Ceaser/Cesare Bartoli and Celia. Theresa was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, Giacinto Chiavacci and Rosina Bargellini, who was from Pistoia, Tuscany.

Kim’s maternal grandfather is Louis Francis D’Elia (the son of Louis Francis D’Elia and Maria de las Nieves “Mary Ann” Piperno). Kim’s grandfather Louis was born in California. Kim’s great-grandfather Louis was born in Washington, the son of Luigi Filippo “Louis” D’Elia, who was born in Tursi, Matera, Basilicata, Italy, and of Rosa “Rosie” Brancalasso, who was also Italian. Maria was born in Havana, Cuba, the daughter of Raphael/Rafael Hector Fabio Piperno, who was born in Italy, and of Martina Moreno y Fruto, who was born in Spain.

Kim’s maternal grandmother is Ann Marie Stubington (the daughter of Joseph Richard Stubington and Vivian Rose Spellmire). Ann was born in California. Joseph was born in England. Vivian was born in Washington, the daughter of George Henry Spellmire and Blanche Coyle/Cowl.

Sources: Obituary of Kim’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Kim’s maternal grandfather, Louis Francis D’Elia – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Ava Yallouz

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 1, 2000

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

Ava Allan is an American actress and model.

Ava’s paternal grandfather was named Yehouda Yallouz. Yehouda was born in Egypt, to a Jewish family.

Ava’s paternal grandmother was Simone Aboulafia (the daughter of David Aboulafia and Jane). Simone was also an Egyptian Jew.

Ava’s maternal grandfather is named Hans-Wilhelm Kelling. Hans was born in Bremen, Germany.

Ava’s maternal grandmother is Joyce Kay Coy (the daughter of Willis Arthur Coy and Virginia May Patton). Joyce was born in Kentucky. Willis was born in Kentucky, the son of William M. Coy and Mary Frances Spencer. Virginia was the daughter of William Charles Patton and Mary Ellen Shannon.

Sources: Obituary of Ava’s paternal grandmother, Simone (Aboulafia) Yallouz – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Ava’s maternal grandmother, Joyce Kay (Coy) Kelling – http://www.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Matthew W. Davis

Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 8, 1978

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, German, likely Welsh

Matthew Davis is an American actor.

Matthew is married to actress Kiley Casciano.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather is Arthur Woodworth Davis (the son of Ernest L. Davis and May Lyon). Arthur was born in Kentucky. Ernest was born in Kentucky. May was born in Illinois.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother is Marion Elizabeth Ryan (the daughter of Thomas L. Ryan and Lenora/Leonora/Leonore Highlands/Highlander). Marion was born in Iowa. Thomas was born in Indiana, the son of John W. Ryan and Lynn Jenkins. Lenora was born in Ohio, the daughter of Samuel Marion Highlands/Highland/Highlander and Mary Elizabeth Rockhill.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather is Milton Elliot Wadsworth (the son of Thomas Guy Wadsworth and Agnes Victoria Flockhart). Milton was born in Utah. Thomas was born in Iowa, the son of James Wadsworth, whose parents were English, and of Harriet “Hattie” Gregg, who was of Irish descent. Agnes was born in Colorado, the daughter of James Flockhart, who was born in Scotland, and of Caroline Ardner, whose parents were German.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother is Mary Mirian Bailey (the daughter of Leonard Reuben Bailey and Mary Arriminta Butterworth). Mary Mirian was born in Utah. Leonard was born in Utah, the son of Reuben Josiah Bailey, whose parents were English, and of Alice Ellison Park, whose father was the son of Scottish parents and whose mother was English. Mary Arriminta was born in Utah, the daughter of William James Butterworth, who was English, and of Melinda Howard North.

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s father, Jon Kingsley Davis – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandmother, Mary Mirian (Bailey) Wadsworth – http://www.legacy.com

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04/15/2019 – Katie Sarife – Warner Bros’ “The Curse of La Llorona” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Katherine Gabriela Sarife

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

Date of Birth: July 1, 1993

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese, possibly other (father)
*English, Scottish, Irish (mother)

Katie Sarife is an American actress. She is the daughter of Shelly Louise (Miller) and Fernando David Sarife. Her father is Argentinian, and is of fully or partly Lebanese descent. Her mother is American, from Texas, and has English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

Katie’s maternal grandfather was Carrol Dewaine Miller (the son of Elbert Carrol Miller and Annetta/Anita Bernice Mills). Elbert was the son of Elbert William Miller and Carrie Wade Jones. Annetta was the daughter of Roy Lee Mills and Winelle Ollie Allen.

Katie’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Leota Gwinn (the daughter of Harvey Claud Gwinn and Audrey Ruth Pray). Audrey was the daughter of Louis Elbridge Pray and Mary Edna Walker.

05/04/2014 – Megan Charpentier – 35th Annual Young Artist Awards – Arrivals – Empire Ballroom, Sportsman Lodge – Studio City, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: JJPhotoz / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: May 26, 2001

Ethnicity: English, French

Megan Charpentier is a Canadian actress. She is the daughter of Anne V. and Maurice J. Charpentier. She is said to be of English and French descent.

Birth Name: Chantelle Paige Soutas

Place of Birth: Santa Clara County, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 3, 1988

Ethnicity: English, 1/8th Greek, 1/8th Danish

Chantelle Paige is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actress, and blogger. She was a member of the hip hop group Flipsyde.

Chantelle is the daughter of Deborah Anne (Keith), a model, and Michael Darwyn Soutas. Her father was from a Mormon family; Chantelle’s paternal grandfather was of half Greek and half Danish descent, and her paternal grandmother was of English descent.

Chantelle’s paternal grandfather was Darwyn Jim Soutas (the son of Constantine Seraphime “Gus” Soutas and Anna Maria Rasmussen). Constantine was born in Greece, the son of Serapheim Konstantinos Soutas and Athanasia Saramze. Anna was born in Utah, to Danish parents, Niels Rasmussen and Hansine Madsen.

Chantelle’s paternal grandmother was Dauna Jean Holder (the daughter of Harold Vivian Holder and Nellie Abigail Gardner). Harold was the son of James Holder, who was English, and Louise Dorcus Harris, whose parents were English. Nellie was the daughter of Seymour Charles Gardner and Minnie Leetham, whose father’s parents were English.

Source: Obituary of Chantelle’s paternal grandmother, Dauna Jean Holder – https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?n=dauna-soutas&pid=156041886&fhid=10705

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 5, 1989

Ethnicity: Irish, Scottish, English, distant Dutch, possibly other

Najarra Townsend is an American actress.

Najarra’s mother is actress Dorinda Townsend (born Dorinda C. Denny). The surname “Townsend” comes from Najarra’s maternal stepgrandfather.

Najarra’s maternal grandfather is Jamie Harvey Denny (the son of Elmer Denny and Muriel). Jamie was born in California. Elmer was born in Washington. Muriel was born in California.

Najarra’s maternal grandmother is Maria Caroline Roosevelt Grubb (the daughter of Frederick Ernest Grubb and Theodora Augusta Todd). Maria Caroline was born in New Jersey. Frederick was born in either Northern Ireland or Ireland, the son of Frederick Grubb and Edith Going. Theodora was born in New York, the daughter of Roosevelt Duffie Todd and Jennie Eloise Bedell.

Sources: Obituary of Najarra’s maternal grandfather, Jamie H. Denny – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Najarra’s maternal grandmother, Maria Caroline Roosevelt (Grubb) Denny – http://www.thepeerage.com

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Birth Name: Charlyn Marie Marshall 

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

Date of Birth: January 21, 1972

Ethnicity: likely English, other

Family Background: Cat Power is an American singer-songwriter, musician, occasional actress, and model.

Cat is the daughter of Charlie Marshall, a blues musician and pianist, and Myra Lee Russell.

Cat is sometimes described as having Native American roots on her mother’s side.

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