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Harriet Dyer

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Place of Birth: Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Date of Birth: c. 1988

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Harriet Dyer is an Australian actress.


Fefe Dobson

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06/19/2011 – Fefe Dobson – 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards – Arrivals – CTV Queen Street Headquarters – Toronto, Canada – Photo Credit: Robin Wong / PR Photos

Birth Name: Felicia Lily Dobson

Place of Birth: Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: February 28, 1985

Ethnicity:
*African-Jamaican (father)
*Irish, English, Dutch, Scottish, First Nations (mother)

Fefe Dobson is a Canadian singer and songwriter.

Fefe’s father has Jamaican ancestry. Fefe’s mother is said to have Irish, English, Dutch, Scottish, and First Nations ancestry.

Source: http://www.pressreader.com

Lukas Gage

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06/04/2019 – Lukas Gage – HBO’s “Euphoria” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Cinerama Dome, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Lukas Gage Miller

Place of Birth: Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 28, 1993

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English

Lukas Gage is an American actor. He was raised in Encinitas, California.

Lukas’s maternal grandfather is Fred Almeto Vinyard (the son of Fred Vinyard and Marian/Marion Yvette Laffoon). Lukas’s grandfather Fred was born in California. Lukas’s great-grandfather Fred was born in Missouri, the son of Jesse/Jessy P. Vinyard and Sarah Jane Evans. Marian was born in California, the daughter of William Clark Laffoon and Nina DeEtta Andrews.

Lukas’s maternal grandmother is Gloria Lee Wittman (the daughter of Xavier Wisz/William Wittman and Pauline Clair Taylor). Gloria was born either in California or at sea. Xavier was born in Kentucky, the son of August Paul Wittman, whose father was German, and of Annie A. Thompson. Pauline was born in Melbourne, Australia, the daughter of Paul Taylor and Mary Pettemore.

Source: Obituary of Lukas’ maternal grandfather, Fred Almeto Vinyard – http://www.legacy.com

Brantley Gilbert

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06/05/2013 – Brantley Gilbert – 2013 CMT Music Awards – Arrivals – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brantley Keith Gilbert

Place of Birth: Jefferson County, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 20, 1985

Ethnicity: English, some Irish

Brantley Gilbert is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Brantley is the son of Rebecca (Richardson) and Keith Gilbert.

Brantley’s paternal grandfather was Frank Clay Gilbert (the son of Farris C. Gilbert and Annie S. Smallwood). Farris was the son of Frank Orgain Gilbert and Genelia Blackstock. Annie was the daughter of William Smallwood and Matia Wilson.

Brantley’s paternal grandmother was Joyce Duke (the daughter of David Hillar Duke, Jr. and Grace Evelyn Shields). David was the son of David Hillier Duke and Lollie Mae Lyle.

Glenn Gregory

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08/18/2018 – Heaven 17 – 2018 Rewind Festival: South – Day 1 – Temple Island Meadows, Remenham Lane, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames – Buckinghamshire, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Glenn Peter Gregory

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

Date of Birth: 16 May, 1958

Ethnicity: English

Glenn Gregory is an English musician. He is the lead vocalist of the new age and synthpop band Heaven 17. He is the son of Pauline (Jarvis) and Howard P. Gregory.

Glenn is married to Lindsay A. Crisp, with whom he has a son. He was previously married to Sarah Jane Osborne, of the Belgian pop group Allez Allez, until their divorce.

Glenn’s paternal line can be traced back to his eighth great-grandfather, John Gregory.

Glenn’s paternal grandfather was Howard Vincent Gregory (the son of John Gregory and Kate Hamment). Glenn’s grandfather Howard was born in Sheffield. John was the son of Abraham Gregory and Margaret Ann Knott. Kate was the daughter of James Hamment and Louisa Roll.

Glenn’s paternal grandmother was named Edith Pocknell.

Glenn’s maternal grandfather was Richard Jarvis (the son of William Henry Jarvis and Mary Ellen Foxton). Richard was born in Sheffield. William was the son of Richard Jarvis and Ann Louth. Mary was the daughter of Henry Foxton and Isabella Whitaker.

Glenn’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Alice Keats (the daughter of Albert Edward Henry Keats and Mary Alice Smedley). Dorothy was born in Sheffield. Albert was born in Bangalore, Mysore, British India (now part of Karnataka, India), the son of English parents, Albert Walter Keats and Eliza Legg, who were from Galston, Dorset and Piddehinton, Dorset, respectively. Alice was the daughter of Herbert Smedley and Mary Jane Packwood.

Glenn’s maternal line can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother, Mary Palmer.

Sources: Birth record of Glenn Gregory – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Glenn Gregory, to Sarah Jane Osborne – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Glenn Gregory, to Lindsay A. Crisp – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Glenn’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Glenn’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Glenn’s paternal grandparents, Howard Vincent Gregory and Ethel Pocknell – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Glenn’s paternal grandfather, Howard Vincent Gregory – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Glenn’s paternal great-grandparents, John Gregory and Kate Hamment – https://www.familysearch.org

Glenn’s paternal great-grandfather, John Gregory, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Glenn’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Abraham Gregory – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Glenn’s paternal great-great-grandfather, James Hamment – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Glenn’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Louisa Roll – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Glenn’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Glenn’s maternal grandparents, Richard Jarvis and Dorothy Alice Keats – https://www.familysearch.org

Glenn’s paternal grandfather, Richard Jarvis, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Glenn’s maternal great-grandparents, William Henry Jarvis and Mary Ellen Foxton – https://www.familysearch.org

Glenn’s maternal great-grandfather, William Henry Jarvis, on the 1871 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Glenn’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Richard Jarvis and Ann Louth – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Glenn’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Ann Louth – https://www.familysearch.org

Glenn’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Ellen Foxton, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Glenn’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Henry Foxton – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Glenn’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Alice Keats – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Glenn’s maternal great-grandparents, Albert Edward Henry Keats and Mary Alice Smedley – https://www.familysearch.org

Glenn’s maternal great-grandparents, Albert Edward Henry Keats and Mary Alice (Smedley) Keats, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Glenn’s maternal great-grandfather, Albert Edward Henry Keats – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Glenn’s maternal great-grandfather, Albert Edward Henry Keats – https://www.myheritage.com

Baptismal record of Glenn’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Alice Smedley – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Glenn’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Herbert Smedley and Mary Jane Packwood – https://www.familysearch.org

Tamsin Greig

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03/07/2017 – Tamsin Greig – 2017 National Theatre Up Next Gala – Arrivals – The Royal National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Tamsin Margaret Mary Greig

Place of Birth: Maidstone, Kent, England

Date of Birth: July 12, 1966

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Spanish or Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish

Tamsin Greig is an English actress. She is the daughter of Ann (Grahame) and Eric Greig, a colour chemist.

Regarding her ancestry, an article on the website Go London wrote:

As previously noted, the keynote of her characters is their diversity, and she is “an interesting soup” herself, a mixture of English, Scottish, Iberian and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage — her maternal great-grandfather was a rabbi in Poland.

She has also evidently stated: “On my mother’s side I’m Polish-Jewish, and on my father’s side I’m Scottish puffin.”

 

Savannah Guthrie

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09/17/2018 – Savannah Guthrie – 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Savannah Clark Guthrie

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date of Birth: December 27, 1971

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Scottish, remote Dutch and French

Savannah Guthrie is an Australian-born American broadcast journalist and attorney.

Savannah is the daughter of Nancy E. (Long) and Charles Errol Guthrie.

Savannah’s paternal grandfather was Clyde Guthrie (the son of Elzo Guthrie and Sally/Sallie J. Adkins). Elzo was the son of Isham Prince Guthrie and Savannah Frances Rhoda Clark.

Savannah’s paternal grandmother was Edythe Draffen (the daughter of Edwin Wellington Draffen and Lula Storts). Edwin was the son of John Draffen, whose father was Irish, and Mary Agnes Lillard. Lula was the daughter of James Robert Storts and Elizabeth Sarah Armstrong.

Savannah’s maternal grandfather was Pierce F. Long (the son of Frank Everete/Everette Long and Rose Young). Frank was the son of Pierce Long and Flora/Florence V. Johnson. Rose was the daughter of Henry Young and Lena Anna Fisher/Fischer, and all of her grandparents were German.

Savannah’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Ann McDermott (the daughter of Joseph Felix McDermott and Nancy Ellen Cloherty). Joseph was the son of Irish parents, Felix McDermott and Ellen Morris. Nancy was also the daughter of Irish parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Savannah Guthrie – https://gw.geneanet.org/tdowling?lang=en&p=savannah+clark&n=guthrie

Savannah’s great-grandfather, Edwin Wellington Draffen, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCHB-FXV

Marriage record of Savannah’s great-grandparents, Frank Everete Long and Rose Young – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD8V-SKZ

Savannah’s great-grandmother, Rose Young, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MM8Z-JZW

Obituary of Savannah’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Ann McDermott – https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?n=margaret-long&pid=150460746

Savannah’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Ann McDermott, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M286-BCP
Margaret on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH25-1H1

 

Piri Weepu

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Birth Name: Piri Awahou Tihou Weepu

Place of Birth: Lower Hutt, North Island, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 7 September, 1983

Ethnicity: Māori, 1/8 Welsh, some French, English, Scottish, Irish

Piri Weepu is a New Zealand rugby union player. He was a key figure of the All Blacks team which won the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Piri has led the Haka, the traditional Māori war dance performed by the All Blacks before any match, for a record 51 times.

Piri is the son of Ihaia (Oxx/Bill) Weepu II and Candice Turner.

Piri is said to have Niuean ancestry. Niue is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is not clear if it is accurate.

Piri’s paternal grandfather is named Ihaia “Eli” Weepu. Ihaia was born in Hokitika, Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand.

Piri’s paternal grandmother is Henrietta Tewhe “Heni” Robinson (the daughter Teoti “George” Robinson-Clough and Mākareta Beaton “Goldie” Morrell). Henrietta was born in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Teoti was the son of George “Teoti” Robinson-Clough, who was half English (from Blackburn), half Māori, and of Hēni I “Jane” Morrell. Mākareta was the daughter of John/Jean Morrell, a French whaler from Bordeaux who was also known as Johnny Wiwy or Johnny The Frenchman among the Māoris, and Irihapeti Tamahenua, who was Māori. Teoti and Mākareta were related.

Piri’s maternal grandfather was John Turner (the son of John Turner and Rihera Alice Pomare). John was born in South Island, New Zealand. Piri’s great-grandfather John was born in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales, U.K.. Rihera was the daughter of Sir Māui Wiremu Pita Naera Pōmare, a doctor and politician who served as Minister of Health in New Zealand government, among other duties, and of Elizabeth Harriet Irihapeti Flutely, who was half Māori and half European (French and English). Some of her ancestors were convicts in Norfork Island, Australia.

Piri’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of James Morehu Hudson and Pareaute Tutuu Henare. James was born in Opotiki, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand, and was the son of Mane James Hudson, who was half British (with roots Yorkshire, England, and Scotland) and half Māori, and of Miria Minarapa Waata, who was Māori. Pareaute was born in Waima, Auckland, New Zealand, and was the daughter of Rewi Henare Erueram, who was Māori, and of Ihipera (Isabella) Welsh, who was half Irish and half Māori descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Piri Weepu – https://www.geni.com

Informationa about Piri’s great-grandfather, Sir Māui Wiremu Pita Naera Pōmare – https://teara.govt.nz


Madison Bontempo

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01/12/2012 – Katelyn Pacitto – Bellacures Nail Salon Grand Opening in Newport Beach on January 12, 2012 – Bellacures Salon – Newport Beach, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PR Photos

Birth Name: Madison Nicole Bontempo

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 20, 1991

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandfather), Scottish, English, German, Bohemian/Czech, Irish

Madison Bontempo is an American actress.

Madison’s paternal grandfather was Paul Henry Bontempo (the son of Beniamino “Ben” Bontempo and Angelina Julia Santoro). Paul was born in Ohio, to Italian/Sicilian parents. Benjamin was the son of Francesco “Frank” Bontempo and Pauline/Paola Lazzara. Angelina was the daughter of Calogero/Charles P. Santoro and Angeline Gagliardo.

Madison’s paternal grandmother was Joan Laureen Thielen (the daughter of Lawrence Dennis Thielen and Frances Germaine McDowell). Lawrence was the son of Philip/Phillip Thielen, who was German, and Barbara Babar/Beber, who was Czech. Frances was the daughter of Joseph Eli McDowell and Laura Josephine Henderson.

Madison’s maternal grandfather was Karl Stewart (likely the son of Bert Ellis Stewart and Margaret Joyce Mims). Bert was the son of Bert Ellis Stewart and Gertrude Boyd. Margaret was the daughter of Charles Watson Mims and Clarice Hammond McCain.

Madison’s maternal grandmother was named Darlene.

Sources: Genealogy of Madison Bontempo (focusing on her father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Marriage record of Madison’s paternal grandparents, Paul Henry Bontempo and Joan Laureen Thielen – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Madison’s paternal great-grandparents, Benjamin Bontempo and Angelina Santoro – https://www.familysearch.org

Madison’s paternal great-grandfather, Lawrence Dennis Thielen, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Lawrence Dennis Thielen on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of likely Madison’s great-grandfather, Bert Ellis Stewart – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of likely Madison’s great-grandmother, Margaret Joyce )Mims) Stewart – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Madison’s maternal grandmother, Darlene Stewart – https://www.familysearch.org

Zoë Chao

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07/15/2017 – Zoe Chao – 2017 Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival – “Strangers” TV Movie Screening – Arrivals – Director’s Guild of America – West Hollywood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Zoë C. Chao

Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 19, 1985

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

Zoë Chao is an American actress and screenwriter. She is the daughter of Sue Carroll and Bruce Chao.

Alex Kendrick

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

Date of Birth: June 11, 1970

Ethnicity: English, small amount of French

Alex Kendrick is an American writer, producer, director, and actor. He is the son of Rhonwyn and Larry Kendrick. His brother is writer and producer Stephen Kendrick. He is married to Christina, with whom he has six children. He is active in Christian film.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was Henry Leo “Buster” Hall (the son of Samuel Richard Hall and Mary Etta Cannady). Samuel was the son of Lorensa Dow Hall.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Edna Ann May (the daughter of James William Washington May and Irene Elizabeth Castleberry). James was the son of John Anderson May and Sarah Ann “Sallie” Alderman. Irene was the daughter of Thomas Alexander Castleberry and Nancy Jane Elizabeth Dunn.

Sources: Obituary of Alex’s maternal grandmother, Edna Ann May – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Alex’s maternal grandfather, Henry Leo “Buster” Hall – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Alex’s maternal grandmother, Edna Ann May – https://www.findagrave.com

Charlotte Caffey

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Birth Name: Charlotte Irene Caffey

Place of Birth: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 21, 1953

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Scottish

Charlotte Caffey is an American musician and songwriter. She is the guitarist of the rock band The Go-Go’s. Other members of the band include Belinda Carlisle, Regina Schock, and Jane Wiedlin.

Charlotte is the daughter of Ann (Gorey) and Michael Terrance Caffey, a director.

Charlotte’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Franklin “Bing” Caffey (the son of Lochlin Washington Caffey and Helen Eugenia Mead). Benjamin was born in Georgia, and was a former head of the production department at Paramount Studios. Lochlin, a noted Sergeant in the US 40th Volunteer Infantry, was the son of Benjamin Franklin Caffey and Mary Evans Winn. Helen was the daughter of Eugenius Nesbit Mead and Mary Olivia Wynne.

Charlotte’s paternal grandmother was Verna Marguerite Johnson (the daughter of Henderson L. Johnson and Katherine Murta). Henderson was the son of Uriah Johnson and Mary Anne Frye. Katherine was born in California, to a father from Vermont and a mother from Missouri, and appears to have been adopted by Thomas and Mary Murta.

Charlotte’s maternal grandfather was Leo J. Gorey (the son of Robert Christopher Gorey and Ann/Annie M. Garnett). Robert was likely the son of Irish parents; his mother was named Johanna. Ann was the daughter of Andrew B. Garnett and Lucretia.

Charlotte’s maternal grandmother was Pauline M. O’Dwyer (the daughter of Frank/Francis James O’Dwyer and likely Leonora Josephine Fisher). Frank was born in Alabama, to an Irish father and an English mother.

Sources: Marriage record of Charlotte’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Genealogy of Charlotte’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin Franklin “Bing” Caffey – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Charlotte’s paternal grandmother, Verna Marguerite Caffey, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Verna on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s great-grandfather, Henderson L. Johnson, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s great-grandmother, Katherine Murta, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Katherine on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s maternal grandfather, Leo J. Gorey, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s great-grandfather, Robert Christopher Gorey, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Robert on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Robert on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Robert on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s great-grandmother, Ann/Annie M. Garnett, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s maternal grandmother, Pauline M. O’Dwyer, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Megan Rapinoe

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07/14/2015 – Megan Rapinoe – ESPN Hosts “Body at ESPYs” 2015 Espy Awards Pre-Party – Arrivals – Milk Studios, 855 N Cahuenga Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Megan Anna Rapinoe

Place of Birth: Redding, Shasta, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 5, 1985

Ethnicity: Italian, English, possibly other

Megan Rapinoe is an American professional soccer player. As of July 2019, she has earned 158 caps for the U.S. National Team, scoring 50 goals.

Megan is the daughter of Denise (Kimball) and Jim Rapinoe.

Megan’s paternal ancestors were from Lanciano, Abruzzo, Italy. The family name was originally spelled Rapino.

Alex Bregman

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Birth Name: Alexander David Bregman

Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Date of Birth: March 30, 1994

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, likely German, English, and Portuguese

Family Background: Alex Bregman is an American professional baseball infielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Alex Bregman is the son of Jackie (De Olivira) Bregman and Sam Bregman.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Stanley Irwing Bregman, who was born to Russian Jewish parents named Samuel Bregman and Sadie Hurwitz.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was Sandra Elizabeth Kneifi, the daughter of Philip Kneifi and Christine Kneifi.

Alex Bregman’s maternal grandmother’s maiden name was Hunter.

Even though Alex Bregman is of one quarter Jewish heritage he identifies as Jewish.

Source: Geni.com

http://obits.abqjournal.com/ (obituary of Alex Bregman’s paternal grandfather)

https://www.jta.org/

 

Mason Guccione

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01/10/2018 – Mason Guccione – Batman ’66 Retrospective Exhibit Opening – Arrivals – Hollywood Museum, 1660 Highland Avenue – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mason Christopher Guccione

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

Date of Birth: August 17, 1995

Ethnicity: Italian, English, German, Irish

Mason Guccione is an American actor.

Mason’s paternal grandfather is Anthony Arthur “Tony” Guccione. Anthony has Italian ancestry.

Mason’s paternal grandmother is Joan Melvena Wust (the daughter of John P. Wust and Merle E. Fickle). Joan was born in Louisiana. John was the son of George J. Wust, whose parents were German, and of Margaret Frey, whose parents were German. Merle was the daughter of Floyd Fickle and Melvena/Malvena Wagner, whose father was German.

Mason’s maternal grandfather is Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Kittrell (the son of Claude Alfred Kittrell and Mary Esther Watson). Claude was born in Mississippi, the son of William Wadsworth Kittrell and Kate Churchwell. Mary Esther was born in Alabama, the daughter of John Frank Watson and Willie G. Collins.

Mason’s maternal grandmother is Shirley Ree Williams (the daughter of Carl Farris Williams and Cynthia Larie York). Shirley was born in Arkansas. Carl was born in Arkansas, the son of Lewis Henry Williams and Mary Anthony. Cynthia was born in Arkansas, the daughter of George Lee York and Emma Prudence Gordy.

Sources: Obituary of Mason’s paternal grandmother, Joan (Wust) Guccione – http://obits.nola.com

Obituary of Mason’s maternal grandmother, Shirley Ree (Williams) Kittrell – http://www.findagrave.com


Brooke White

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08/14/2009 – Brooke White – Brooke White Promotes Her Debut Album “High Hopes and Heartbreak” at Barnes & Noble on Broadway in New York on August 14, 2009 – Barnes & Noble, 1972 Broadway – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brooke Elizabeth White

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

Date of Birth: June 2, 1983

Ethnicity: English, other

Brooke White is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. She is the daughter of Kaylene and Bradley White. She is married to David Ray, with whom she has two children. Brooke is a member of the LDS church.

Brooke’s paternal grandfather was named Johnny White.

Brooke’s maternal grandmother was named Jackie.

Precious Chong

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07/25/2002 – Precious Chong with her father Tommy Chong Photo Credit: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos, http://www.prphotos.com/p/LRS-040674/tommy-chong-at-astra-west-grand-opening-gala–arrivals.html?&ps=11&x-start=125

Date of Birth: 1968

Ethnicity: Chinese (paternal grandfather), Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English

Precious Chong is an American actress. She is the daughter of comedian, producer, and actress Shelby Chong (Shelby A. Fiddis) and comedian, actor, musician, writer, activist, and director Tommy Chong.

Among Precious’ half-siblings are actress Rae Dawn Chong and actress and model Robbi Chong.

Precious’ paternal grandfather was Chinese. The rest of her ancestry is Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and possibly other (likely English).

Precious’ paternal grandfather was Stanley Chong. Stanley was Chinese.

Precious’ paternal grandmother was Lorna Jean Gilchrist (the daughter of Samuel Duncan Gilchrist and Emma Woodcock). Lorna was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. Samuel was the son of William Gilchrist, who was Scottish, and Mary Graham.

Precious’ maternal grandfather was likely William Harrison “Harry” Fiddis (the son of William George/John Fiddis and Elizabeth Murray). William was the daughter of Irish Protestant parents, Hugh Fiddes and Ann Thompson. Elizabeth was the daughter of George Murray, whose father was Scottish, and Isabella Beatty/Beattie, whose parents were Scottish.

Precious’ maternal grandmother was likely Edna Flossina Ross.

Sources: Obituary of Precious’ aunt – https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

Death record of Precious’ likely maternal grandfather, William Harrison “Harry” Fiddis – https://www.familysearch.org

Precious’ maternal great-grandfather, William George/John Fiddis, on the 1871 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org
William George/John Fiddis on the 1881 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Precious’ maternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth Murray – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Precious’ maternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth Murray – https://www.genealogy.com

Sam Upton

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02/21/2012 – Sam Upton – “Gone” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Arclight Hollywood Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tina Gill / PR Photos

Birth Name: Samuel Canfield Upton

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

Date of Birth: May 22, 1978

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

Sam Upton is an American actor and writer.

Sam’s father is mostly of English, Irish, and some German descent. Sam’s mother is Jewish.

Sam is married to actress Tracy Effinger.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Canfield Upton (the son of Herbert Hawkes Upton and Ellen Canfield). Arthur was born in Michigan. Herbert was born in Massachusetts, the son of Wallace Flint Upton and Charlotte Eaton. Ellen was born in Michigan, the daughter of Arthur Graves Canfield and Jeannette Platt Sayre.

Sam’s paternal grandmother is Elizabeth Bache Perry (the daughter of Howard Rand Perry and Elizabeth Bacon). Sam’s grandmother Elizabeth was born in Michigan. Howard was born in Illinois, the son of Howard Rand Perry and Mary Gertrude Morgan. Sam’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was born in Washington, the daughter of John Mosby Bacon and Mary Dennison Forsyth.

Sam’s maternal grandparents are named Saul Goldman and Selma.

Source: Obituary of Sam’s paternal grandfather, Arthur Canfield Upton – http://www.asip.org

Hassie Harrison

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Birth Name: Hassie Elizabeth Harrison

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

Date of Birth: March 20, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Irish, 1/16th Flemish Belgian, distant French

Hassie Harrison is an American actress.

Hassie’s paternal grandfather is Frank Walls Harrison (the son of Frank Walls Harrison and Beulah Loretta Pascoe). Hassie’s grandfather Frank was born in Indiana. Hassie’s great-grandfather Frank was born in Michigan, the son of John Vincent Harrison, whose parents were English, and of Blanche Winnen/Whinnen, whose parents were English. Beulah was born in Michigan, the daughter of Peter W. Pascoe, whose parents were English, and of Octavia Joanna Maria Braeckmans, who was born in Walem, Antwerpen, Belgium.

Hassie’s paternal grandmother is named Elizabeth Anne Woods.

Hassie’s maternal grandfather was Loyd Bowmer Sands (the son of Will Sands and Ora Cayce). Loyd was born in Texas. Will was born in Texas. Ora was born in Texas, the daughter of George London Cayce and Annie Elizabeth Alexander.

Hassie’s maternal grandmother was American heiress, hotelier, and philantropist Caroline Rose Hunt (the daughter of Haroldson Lafayette Hunt and Lyda Bunker). Caroline was once the wealthiest woman in the United Stated. She was born in Arkansas. Hassie’s great-grandfather Haroldson was born in Illinois, the son of Haroldson Lafayette Hunt and Ella Rose Myers. Lyda was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Nelson Waldo Bunker and Sarah Rebecca Hunicutt.

Sources: Obituary of Hassie’s paternal grandfather, Frank Walls Harrison – http://obits.dallasnews.com

Obituary of Hassie’s maternal grandmother, Caroline Rose Hunt – http://www.legacy.com

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01/30/2015 – Andrew Napier – 30th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival – Montecito Award Honoring Jennifer Aniston – Arrivals – The Arlington Theatre – Santa Barbara, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Andrew Thomas Napier

Place of Birth: Mauston, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 15, 1988

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandfather), German, Irish, English

Andrew Napier is an American film producer and writer.

Andrew’s paternal grandfather is Thomas Edward Napier (the son of Edward Paul Napier and Marian/Marion Ivy Bieterman/Biederman). Thomas was born in Illinois. Edward was born in New York, the son of Thomas Napier, who was Irish, and of Annie/Anne, whose parents were Irish. Marian was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Francis Joseph Biederman, whose parents were German, and of Eva Luvella Pooler.

Andrew’s paternal grandmother is Ella Billenstein/Billings (the daughter of John Billenstein and Babette “Bertha” Kohlbauer/Kohlbaur). Ella was born in Schwabach, Germany, and moved to the U.S. with her family at the age of seven. Andrew’s great-grandfather John was the son of John F. Billenstein and Cunig Zurner.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather is Joseph “Joe” Cioni (the son of Angelo Cioni/Ceoni and Regina/Reginia Lolli). Joseph was born in Illinois, to Italian parents. Angelo was the son of Bartolomeo Cioni.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother is Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Bellm (the daughter of John Carl/Karl “Johnnie” Bellm and Helen/Ellen M. Beasley). Elizabeth was born in Illinois. John was born in Illinois, the son of Robert Bellm, whose parents were German, and of Anna/Anne Link. Helen was born in Illinois.

Sources: Obituary of Andrew’s paternal grandfather, Thomas Edward Napier – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Andrew’s paternal grandmother, Ella (Billenstein) Napier – http://www.wiscnews.com

Obituary of Andrew’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Jane “Betty” (Bellm) Cioni-Willen – http://davis-andersonfuneralhome.com

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