Birth Name: Peter Joseph Spears

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 29, 1965

Ethnicity:
*Scottish, English, possibly other (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Peter Spears is an American actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker.

Peter is married to filmmaker Brian Swardstrom. He was raised Jewish in Overland Park, Kansas.

Peter has said:

I didn’t grow up in Italy — I grew up in Kansas — but (being) Jewish and gay, there were a lot of things that resonated with me.”

Peter’s paternal grandfather is Glen O. Spears (the son of Joseph “Joe” Spears and Ruby A. Byard/Bayard). Glen was born in Wisconsin. Joseph was born in Wisconsin, the son of John Spears, who was Scottish, and of Ellen Elizabeth Pulham, whose father was English. Ruby was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Oliver Byard/Bayard and Olive M. Sherwood.

Peter’s paternal grandmother is Lucille J. Hero. Lucille was born in Wisconsin.

Peter’s maternal grandfather is Herbert Joseph Guggenheim (the son of Max H. Guggenheim and Fannye/Fannie Hirsch). Herbert was born in Illinois. Max was born in Germany. Fannie was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany, Joseph Hirsch and Regina Kurz.

Peter’s maternal grandmother is Barbara Jane Livingston (the daughter of Milton Louis/Lewis Livingston and Florence Simonson/Simmons). Barbara was born in Illinois. Milton was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany, Louis Livingston and Dora Korkaski. Florence was born in New York, the daughter of Julius/Julian Simonson, who was born in Germany, and of Hulda Wolf, whose parents were from Germany.

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

Obituary of Peter’s aunt (father’s sister), Glenda (Spears) Folgate – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Peter’s aunt (mother’s sister), Joanne (Guggenheim) Klekler – http://www.genealogybuff.com

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10/17/2018 – Drew Scheid – Universal Pictures’ “Halloween” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 8, 1998

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

Drew Scheid is an American actor.

Drew was raised in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

Drew’s paternal grandfather is William Henry Scheid (the son of Henry Jacob Scheid and Pearl Van Dyke). William was born in Pennsylvania. Henry was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents, Jacob Scheid/Schneider and Catherine. Pearl was born in Illinois, the daughter of William S. Van Dyke, whose mother was English, and of Martha Berry, whose parents were English.

Drew’s paternal grandmother is Mary Alice Taylor (the daughter of Mordecai Caleb Taylor and Edna Josephine Gregg). Mary Alice was born in Pennsylvania. Mordecai was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Henry Judson Taylor and Emma Alice Lear. Edna was born in Texas, the daughter of Joseph Henry Gregg, whose parents were Irish and English, and of Mary Alice Whitehill.

Drew’s maternal grandfather was radio and television personality William Wallace “Willie” Webber (the son of Reginald Wallace Webber and Madeline May Clamp). William was born in Havana, Cuba. Reginald was born in Devonshire, England, the son of Samuel Charles Webber and Elizabeth Harriet Mudge. Madeline was born in New York, to English parents, Thomas William Clamp and Ellen Maria Marian Pemberton.

Drew’s maternal grandmother is named Constance.

Sources: Obituary of Drew’s paternal grandmother, Mary Alice (Taylor) Scheid – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Drew’s maternal grandfather, William Wallace Webber – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Drew’s maternal grandfather, William Wallace Webber – http://www.lankenaufuneralhomes.com

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Birth Name: Sophie Marie Di Martino

Place of Birth: Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England

Date of Birth: November 15, 1983

Ethnicity: Italian, English

Sophia Di Martino is an English actress. She is the daughter of Elaine M. (Lawton) and Dominico Di Martino.

Sophia’s mother is English. Her father is likely Italian.

Sophia’s maternal grandparents were George W. Lawton and Elizabeth Cole.

Birth Name: Jeffrey James Tremaine

Place of Birth: Rockville, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 4, 1966

Ethnicity: English, German, Luxembourgian, 1/16th Swedish, possibly other

Jeff Tremaine is an American showrunner, filmmaker, and magazine editor.

Jeff has two children with his wife, Laura.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather is Myron Jewell/Jewel Tremaine (the son of Myron David Tremaine and Sarah Frances “Sadie” Howland). Jeff’s grandfather Myron was born in either Illinois or Indiana. Jeff’s great-grandfather Myron was born in New York, the son of Myron J. Tremaine and Caroline Eliza Hastings. Sarah was born in Illinois, the daughter of William Henry Howland and Mathilda Wilhelmina Johansdotter Nilsson, who was Swedish.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother is Esther/Ester Mildred/Milkred Wirtz (the daughter of Frederic/Frederick C. “Fritz” Wirtz and Lena Miller). Esther was born in Illinois. Frederick was born in Illinois, the son of Michael C. Wirtz, who was from Luxembourg, and of Caroline Hapke, who was German. Lena was born in Germany.

Source: Marriage record of Jeff’s paternal grandparents, Myron Jewell/Jewel Tremaine and Esther Wirtz – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Bryce Austin Papenbrook

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

Date of Birth: February 24, 1986

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

Bryce Papenbrook is an American voice actor.

Bryce is the son of voice actors Debbie Rothstein and Bob Papenbrook. Bryce’s father is of German, English, and Irish descent. Bryce’s mother is Jewish.

Bryce’s paternal grandfather is DeWayne Joseph Papenbrook (the son of Louis Phillip Papenbrook and Mabel/Mable T. Wilson). Louis was born in Iowa. to parents from Germany. Mabel was born in Iowa, the daughter of Amos D. Wilson and Ella Leary/O’Leary.

Bryce’s paternal grandmother is named Geraldine Austin.

Bryce’s maternal grandfather is Loren Rothstein (the son of Morris Rothstein and Jean Gladys Greenman). Loren was born in Minnesota. Morris was born in Russia, the son of John Yoniah Rothstein and Lillian Layka Chalfan. Jean was born in New York, the daughter of Max Greenman/Neusigchem, who was from Latvia, and of Olga, who was from Russia.

Bryce’s maternal grandmother is Lillian Ann “Lilly” Freeman (the daughter of Morris M. Freeman and Fanny Stybell). Lilly was born in Minnesota, to parents from Poland. Morris was the son of Abraham Freeman and Hinda Jaowska.

Sources: Genealogy of Bryce Papenbrook – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Bryce’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Bryce’s maternal grandmother, Lillian Ann “Lilly” (Freeman) Rothstein – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: David J. Ayer

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

Date of Birth: February 15, 1969

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

David Ayer is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter.

David’s paternal grandfather is Nathan John Ayer (the son of Frank Raymond Ayer and Lucy Emily Andrews). Nathan was born in Connecticut. Frank was born in Connecticut, the son of Nathan Henry Ayer and Amelia Baldwin. Lucy was born in Connecticut, the daughter of Gustavus Deming Andrews and Lucy Ann Avery.

David’s paternal grandmother is Delsie G. Ames (the daughter of Charles M. Ames and Evelyn G. Sweet). Delsie was born in Connecticut. Charles was born in Maine. Evelyn was born in Connecticut, the daughter of John Alexander Sweet and Lucy A. Edwards.

Sources: http://www.lamag.com

Death record of David’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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03/26/2018 – Clare Grant – “Ready Player One” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Clare Camille Johnson

Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 23, 1979

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Scandinavian, possibly Native American

Clare Grant is an American actress, model, singer, and producer. She is the daughter of Glenna Barton and Clarence Edward Johnson.

Clare is married to actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer Seth Green.

Clare is said to be of Irish, English, Scandinavian, and Native American descent.

Birth Name: Kieran John Trippier

Place of Birth: Bury, Lancashire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 19 September, 1990

Ethnicity:
*75% English
*25% African

Kieran Trippier is an English professional footballer. He plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the English national team.

Kieran is the son of Eleanor Lomax and Chris Trippier. His father is mixed race and his mother is white. He is also reported on the Internet as having Irish roots, although it is not clear of which degree. His brother is professional footballer Kelvin Lomax. Kieran is married to Charlotte, with whom he has a son.

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

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11/23/2014 – Justin Fletcher – BAFTA Academy Children’s Awards 2014 – Arrivals – The Roundhouse – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Justin Guy Fletcher

Place of Birth: Henley, Oxfordshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 15 June, 1970

Ethnicity: English

Justin Fletcher is an English comedian, actor, and presenter.

He is the son of Sheila and songwriter, singer, and record producer Guy Fletcher (Mervyn Guy Fletcher).

Justin’s paternal grandparents’ surnames were Fletcher and Pascoe.

Justin’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were Parsons and Edwards.

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Birth Name: Ashly S. Burch

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

Date of Birth: June 19, 1990

Ethnicity:
*father – Scottish, English, German, possibly some Cherokee Native American
*mother – Thai

Ashly Burch is an American actress, voice actress, singer, and writer.

Ashly’s father is American, and is mainly of Scottish, English, and German descent. Ashly’s mother is from Thailand.

According to some family trees, One of Ashly’s six-times-great-grandmother, Annie Shorey, was born, c. 1750, in Georgia, the daughter of John Shorey, whose parents were Scottish, and of Ghigooie “Peggy” Red Clan, who was a Cherokee Native American woman.

Ashly’s paternal grandfather is Jim Davis Burch (the son of Lonnie/Lanney Young Burch and Katie Belle/Katiebel Upfold). Jim was born in Texas. Lonnie was born in Texas, the son of Loranzy/Lorenzo Young Burch and Sudie A. Henderson. Katie was born in Texas, the daughter of Earnest/Ernest Asbury Upfold, whose parents were English, and of Anna Elizabeth “Annie” Kempf, who was German.

Ashly’s paternal grandmother is Syble/Sibyl Ozella Sheppard (the daughter of Henry Alvin Sheppard and Danna/Dana/Donna May/Mae Stephens). Syble was born in Texas. Henry was born in Texas, the son of Henry Delpha Bates Sheppard and Nancy Ann Lewallen. Danna was born in Texas.

Sources: Obituary of Ashly’s paternal grandfather, Jim Davis Burch – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Ashly’s paternal grandmother, Syble/Sibyl Ozella (Shephard) Burch – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Place of Birth: Orlando, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 14, 1999

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Quinn Hughes is an American professional hockey player. His mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, has played ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer, and competed internationally for the U.S. women’s national hockey team. His father, Jim Hughes, is a hockey player and team captain. His brother is hockey player Jack Hughes.

Quinn’s maternal grandfather was Warren Abraham Weinberg (the son of Nathan Weinberg and Pauline Stein). Warren was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Nathan was born in Tennessee, the son of Jewish emigrants, Adolph Weinberg, from Russia, and Mollie/Molly Groskind, from Poland/Russia. Pauline was born in Indiana, the daughter of Abraham Stein and Freda/Frieda, who were Austrian Jewish immigrants.

Quinn’s maternal grandmother is Lynne Penny Klamon (the daughter of Jerome/Jerry Klaymon/Klayman/Klamon and Burnise Mildred Gruskin). Jerry was born in Missouri, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Leo/Layzar Mutkah Kayman/Klaymon/Klayman/Kilemnik and Dora Herman. Burnise was born in Poland, the daughter of Morris Carl Gruskin, a Russian Jewish emigrant, who had roots in Kaunas, Lithuania, and of Elenor/Eleanor “Nell” Rubenstein, who was born in England, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sources: Marriage announcement of Quinn’s maternal grandparents, Warren Abraham Weinberg and Lynne Penny Klamon – https://www.newspapers.com

Genealogy of Quinn’s maternal great-grandfather, Nathan Weinberg (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Quinn’s maternal great-grandfather, Nathan Weinberg, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Quinn’s maternal great-grandmother, Pauline Stein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Quinn’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Quinn’s maternal great-grandfather, Jerome/Jerry Klaymon/Klayman/Klamon, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Quinn’s maternal great-grandmother, Burnise Mildred Gruskin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Orlando, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 14, 2001

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Jack Hughes is an American hockey player. His mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, has played ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer, and competed internationally for the U.S. women’s national hockey team. His father, Jim Hughes, is a hockey player and team captain. His brother is professional hockey player Quinn Hughes.

Jack’s maternal grandfather was Warren Abraham Weinberg (the son of Nathan Weinberg and Pauline Stein). Warren was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Nathan was born in Tennessee, the son of Jewish emigrants, Adolph Weinberg, from Russia, and Mollie/Molly Groskind, from Poland/Russia. Pauline was born in Indiana, the daughter of Abraham Stein and Freda/Frieda, who were Austrian Jewish immigrants.

Jack’s maternal grandmother is Lynne Penny Klamon (the daughter of Jerome/Jerry Klaymon/Klayman/Klamon and Burnise Mildred Gruskin). Jerry was born in Missouri, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Leo/Layzar Mutkah Kayman/Klaymon/Klayman/Kilemnik and Dora Herman. Burnise was born in Poland, the daughter of Morris Carl Gruskin, a Russian Jewish emigrant, who had roots in Kaunas, Lithuania, and of Elenor/Eleanor “Nell” Rubenstein, who was born in England, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sources: Marriage announcement of Jack’s maternal grandparents, Warren Abraham Weinberg and Lynne Penny Klamon – https://www.newspapers.com

Genealogy of Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, Nathan Weinberg (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, Nathan Weinberg, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jack’s maternal great-grandmother, Pauline Stein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jack’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, Jerome/Jerry Klaymon/Klayman/Klamon, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jack’s maternal great-grandmother, Burnise Mildred Gruskin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

09/30/2010 – Dee Bradley Baker – “American Dad” 100th Episode Party – Arrivals – The Parlor – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: August 31, 1962

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German

Dee Bradley Baker is an American voice actor.

Dee is married to Michelle Baker, with whom he has two children. He was raised in Greeley, Colorado.

Dee’s maternal grandfather was Lester McCaslin (the son of Marcellus/Marcelius McCaslin/McCashin and Hattie Helena “Lenna/Lennie” Jourdan/Jordan). Lester was born in Indiana. Marcellus was born in Indiana. Lenna was born in Ohio, the daughter of George L. Jordan and Eliza Jane Chapman, whose parents were from Scotland and Ireland.

Dee’s maternal grandmother was Velma Lucille Jones (the daughter of Bert Clinton Jones and Grace Marie Nicholson). Velma was born in Indiana. Bert was born in Indiana, the son of Edward S. Jones and Lillie Della Kinnaman. Grace was born in Indiana, the daughter of Franklin Nicholson and Sarah E. Reason.

Sources: Obituary of Dee’s mother – http://obittree.com

Obituary of Dee’s maternal great-grandfather, Marcellus/Marcelius McCaslin/McCashin – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Dee’s maternal grandmother, Velma Lucille (Jones) McCaslin – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Fred Oliver Tatasciore

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 13, 1968

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian [including Sicilian]
*mother – English, Scottish, 1/8th Swedish, likely Welsh

Fred Tatasciore is an American voice actor.

Fred’s paternal grandfather is Oliver Tatasciore (the son of Gerardo Tatasciore and Concetta/Concietta Di Toro Marmarella). Oliver was born in Connecticut. Gerardo was born in Bucchianico, province of Chieti, Abruzzo region, Italy, the son of Donato Tatasciore and Annantonia Marusco. Concetta was also born in Bucchianico, the daughter of Raffaele Di Toro Mammarella and Annantonia Panara.

Fred’s paternal grandmother is Stella Caceci (the daughter of Giovanni “John” Caceci and Concetta/Concietta Smario). Stella was born in New York. John was born in Sicily, Italy, the son of Gaetano Caceci and Maria Fontanazzo. Concetta was also from Sicily.

Fred’s maternal grandfather is Glen Ingersol Griffith (the son of Dean Allen Griffith and Christina Ann Reed Corbett). Glen was born in California. Dean was born in Michigan, the son of Plynn A. Griffith and Bertha M. Ingersoll/Ingersol. Christina was born in Scotland, the daughter of Alexander Corbett and Isabella MacKenzie.

Fred’s maternal grandmother is Elaine Hardy (the daughter of Clarence Raymond Hardy and Delia Bertha Barnett). Elaine was born in Utah. Clarence was born in Utah, the son of William Albert Hardy, whose parents were English, and of Clarissa Irene Curtis, whose mother was English. Delia was born in Utah, the daughter of John Charles Barnett, who was English, and of Hilda Maria Peterson, who was Swedish.

Source: Genealogy of Fred’s maternal grandparents, Glen Ingersol Griffith and Elaine Hardy – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Anna Henrietta Bergendahl

Place of Birth: Hägersten, Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: 11 December, 1991

Ethnicity: Swedish, Irish, small amount of English

Anna Bergendahl is a Swedish singer. She represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, but she was unable to qualify in the semi-final. She is the daughter of Birgitta Svending and Tore Henrik Gustav Bergendahl.

Anna’s paternal grandfather had the surname Bergendahl.

Anna’s paternal grandmother was Edna May Toner (the daughter of William I. Toner and Ethel Victoria Olsson). Edna was an American emigrant, from Red Bank, New Jersey. William was the son of William Henry Toner, Jr., who was of half-Irish descent, and of Cordelia Callaghan, whose parents were Irish. Ethel was the daughter of Swedish emigrants, Henry August Olsson, of Hällaryd, Blekinge, and of Amanda Victoria Hallin, of Vadstena, Östergötland.

Anna’s maternal grandfather was Lars Olof Johan Svending (the son of Bror Nils Adolf Svensson and Anna Stina Linnéa Larsson). Lars was born in Lundby, Gothenburg. Bror was the son of Peter Johan Svensson and Johanna Maria Johannesdotter. Anna’s great-grandmother Anna was the duaghter of Lars Noak Magnusson and Albertina Andersdotter.

Anna’s maternal grandmother is Inger Marianne Johansson (the daughter of John Evald Johansson and Märta Astrid Linnéa Andersson). Inger was born in Lundby, Gothenburg. John was the son of Carl (later Karl) Einar Johansson and Emma Sofia Lustig. Märta was the daughter of Emil Andersson and Amanda Emilia Andersson.

Sources: Genealogies of Anna’s paternal grandmother, Edna May (Toner) Bergendahl – https://www.myheritage.com
https://www.myheritage.com

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal grandfather, Lars Olof Johan Svending – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-grandfather, Bror Nils Adolf Svensson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Peter Johan Svensson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Johanna Maria Johannesdotter – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna Stina Linnéa Larsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Lars Noak Magnusson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Albertina Andersdotter – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal grandmother, Inger Marianne Johansson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-grandfather, John Evald Johansson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Carl Einar Johansson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Emma Sofia Lustig – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Birth record of Anna’s maternal great-grandmother, Märta Astrid Linnéa Andersson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Emil Andersson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Anna’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Amanda Emilia Andersson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

12/14/2016 – Wayne Sermon – “Passengers” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Daniel Wayne Sermon

Place of Birth: American Fork, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 15, 1984

Ethnicity:
*father – German, English, Scottish, Welsh, Jersey/Channel Islander
*mother – English, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Wayne Sermon is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is the lead guitarist of the rock band Imagine Dragons. The band’s members also include Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, and Dan Reynolds.

Wayne was the son of Debbie and Jeff Sermon. His family is of the Mormon faith. He is married to Alexandra Hall, a ballerina, with whom he has three children.

Wayne’s paternal grandfather was Wayne Harold Sermon (the son of Henry Simon Sermon and Louise Elizabeth Bush/Busch). Wayne was born in Idaho. Henry was the son of Henry Simon Sermon, who was English, and of Ann Edwards Nelson, whose father was Scottish and whose mother was Welsh. Louise was the daughter of Francis Joseph “Franz” Bush, who was German, and of Charlotte Marie Young, whose father was born on Guernsey, Channel Islands, to English parents, and whose mother was born on Jersey, Channel Islands.

Wayne’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Alavon Nichols (the daughter of Arthur Eugene Nichols and Ellen Diana Delilah Rapp). Arthur was the son of George H. Nichols, who was born in Maine, and of Rozilla Rosetta Campbell, who was born in Utah, to parents from Pennsylvania and New York. Wayne’s great-grandmother Ellen was the daughter of Richard Ezra Rapp, whose parents were Alsatian German, and of Catherine Charlotte Bellon, who was born in Pennsylvania, of German descent.

Wayne’s maternal grandfather was Roy Forest Littleford (the son of Seth Forestier Littleford and Thelma May Richins). Roy was born in Utah. Seth was the son of Seth Enoch Littleford, whose parents were English, and of Mary Susan Gray, whose father and maternal grandfather were English. Thelma was the daughter of Mark Samuel Richins, whose grandparents were all English, and of Margaret Elizabeth Wright, whose parents were English.

Wayne’s maternal grandmother was Lois Wing (the daughter of Alva H. Wing and Dorothy Udine Sabey). Alva was the son of George Hyrum Wing, whose mother was English, and of Martha Ann Fox, whose parents were English. Dorothy was the daughter of Charles Joshua Sabey, whose father was English and whose mother was Northern Irish, and of Sarah Jane Peck, whose parents were English.

Sources: Obituary of Wayne’s paternal grandfather, Wayne Harold Sermon – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Wayne’s maternal grandfather, Roy Forest Littleford – https://www.wingmortuary.com

Obituary of Wayne’s maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Udine Sabey – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: William Stuart Symington, Jr.

Date of Birth: June 26, 1901

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

Date of Death: December 14, 1988

Place of Death: New Canaan, Connecticut, U.S.

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, some Irish

Stuart Symington was an American businessperson and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as U.S. United States Secretary of the Air Force, the first, from September 18, 1947 to April 24, 1950, and U.S. Senator from Missouri, from January 3, 1953 to December 27, 1976.

He was a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1956 and 1960.

Stuart was the son of Emily Haxall (Harrison) and William Stuart Symington, a romance languages professor at Stanford and Amherst. He was married to Evelyn Wadsworth, until her death. Evelyn was the daughter of James Wolcott Wadsworth, Jr., a Republican politician, who was a U.S. Senator from New York, from 1915 to 1927; and the granddaughter of John Hay, a statesman, who was U.S. Secretary of State, from 1889 to 1881.

Stuart’s paternal grandfather was William Stuart Symington (the son of Thomas Alexander Symington and Angeline Augusta Stuart). William was born in Maryland. Thomas was the son of Scottish parents, James Symington, who was born in Carston, Ochiltree, Ayrshire, and Margaret Leith DuffSellar Ogilvie, who was born in Banffshire, the daughter of the Earl of Fife. Angeline was the daughter of Col. William Stuart and Elizabeth Hagerty.

Stuart’s paternal grandmother was Lelia Wayles Skipworth Powers (the daughter of The Rev. Zebulon Montgomery Powers and Lelia Skipwith Harrison). Stuart’s grandmother Lelia was born in Virginia. Stuart’s great-grandmother Lelia was the daughter of Edmond Harrison and Martha Wayles Skipwith.

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

Birth Name: Béatrice Martin

Place of Birth: Outremont (now part of Montreal), Quebec, Canada

Date of Birth: September 22, 1989

Ethnicity: French-Canadian [including Acadian], Breton, English as well as distant Belgian [Flemish and Walloon] and Swiss-French, 33/2048 Irish, 9/2048 German, 1/2048 Algonquin First Nations

Cœur de pirate is a Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist. Her father, Nicholas Martin, is a software designer. Her mother, Élise Desjardins, is an acclaimed pianist.

Béatrice is married to tattoo artist Alex Peyrat, with whom she has a daughter.

Béatrice’s paternal line can be traced back to her ninth great-grandfather, Jean Martin.

Béatrice’s paternal grandfather was journalist Louis Martin (the son of Hector Martin and Joséphine Décary). Hector was the son of Joseph Pierre Napoléon Martin and Marie Antoinette St-Denis. Joséphine was the daughter of Gervais Décary and Colombia Marie Louise Quesnel. Gervais’ paternal fifth great-grandfather, Tec Cornelius O’Brennan (or Thècle-Cornelius Aubrenan/Aubry in French), was first Irish settler to settle in present-day Canada. Louise’s paternal fifth great-grandmother, Marguerite Pigarouiche, was an Algonquin First Nations.

Béatrice’s paternal grandmother is Hélène Filion (the daughter of Joseph-Alfred-Léopold Filion and Carmelle Darisse). Léopold was the son of Pierre Filion and Marie Eugénie Alice Voisine. Carmelle was the daughter of Alexis Darisse and Marie Zoé Eva Desjardins.

Béatrice’s maternal grandfather was Maurice Desjardins (the son of Louis Desjardins and Alexandrina Venne). Maurice was born in Montreal, Quebec. Louis was the son of Louis Urgel Desjardins and Marie-Amanda Moussin-Lajoie. Alexandrina was the daughter of Louis-Pacifique Venne and Joséphine Langlois. Béatrice’s great-great-grandfather Louis’ maternal great-great-grandmother, Nicolas-Albert Desnoyers dit Lacroix, was a foundling, from Montreal, Quebec. Béatrice’s great-great-grandmother Joséphine’s paternal fifth great-grandmother, Pedro da Silva (or Pierre Dassylva in French), was Portuguese, from Lisbon.

Béatrice’s maternal grandmother is Denise Milette (the daughter of Oscar René Milette and Yvonne Bourgault). Oscar was the son of Filias Zacharie Milette and Marie Accée Coté. Accée’s paternal fifth great-grandfather, Pierre Molleur, was German, from Baden-Württemberg. Yvonne was the daughter of Laurent Bourgault and Marie Cantin. Laurent’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Georg Theilheimer (or Georges Tellemer), was German, from Theilheim, Bavaria. Laurent’s maternal grandparents, Garret Evoy and Catherine Stafford, were Irish.

Béatrice’s maternal line can be traced back to her eleventh great-grandmother, Marie-Joséphe Bardin, of La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France.

Sources: Genealogies of Cœur de pirate – https://gw.geneanet.org
https://www.myheritage.com

Discussion about Béatrice’s paternal ancestry – http://www.genealogieplanete.com

Obituary of Béatrice’s paternal great-grandmother, Carmelle (Darisse) Filion – http://collections.banq.qc.ca

Obituary of Béatrice’s maternal grandfather, Maurice Desjardins – https://www.genealogiequebec.com

Baptismal record of Béatrice’s maternal great-grandfather, Oscar René Milette – https://www.familysearch.org

Béatrice’s maternal great-grandfather, Oscar René Milette, on the 1911 Canadian Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Béatrice’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Filias Zacharie Milette – https://www.wikitree.com

Birth Name: Devon Terrell Currie

Place of Birth: Long Beach, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 23, 1992

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Anglo-Indian (mother)

Devon Terrell is an American-Australian actor.

Her mother’s surname is Saxby.

Source: https://www.vice.com/

Photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

01/03/2019 – Lorna Luft – 30th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards Gala – Arrivals – Palm Springs Convention Center – Palm Springs, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: November 21, 1952

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – English, Irish, Scottish

Lorna Luft is an American television, stage, and film actress and singer. She is the daughter of singer and actress Judy Garland and producer Sidney Luft, and half-sister to singer and actress Liza Minnelli.

Lorna’s paternal grandparents were Norbert Luft and Leonora Meyers, who were Jewish immigrants from Russia and Germany.

Lorna’s maternal grandfather was Francis/Frank Avent Gumm (the son of William Tecumseh Gumm and Elizabeth Clementine/Clemintine/Clemmie W. Baugh). Francis was born in Tennessee. William was the son of John Alexander Gum and Eliza Martha Wade or Barrett. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Aldridge Baugh and Mary Ann Marable.

Lorna’s maternal grandmother was Ethel Marian/Marion Milne (the daughter of John B. Milne and Evelyn/Eva Marion Fitzpatrick). Ethel was born in Michigan. John was born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, to Scottish parents, Charles Milne and Mary Kelso, his father from Aberdeen and his mother from Ayrshire. Evelyn was born in New York, to a Canadian father, Hugh Fitzpatrick, who was of Irish descent, and to a mother, Mary Elizabeth Harriot/Harriott/Harriet, from Dublin, Ireland.

Sources: Lorna’s parent’s marriage record – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8XR-7T8

Genealogies of Lorna’s mother – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.geni.com
http://www.wikitree.com
http://famouskin.com
http://www.ancestry.com