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Tom Bower

August 18, 2019, 9:20 am
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06/15/2019 – Tom Bower – 2019 Dances with Films Festival – “Two Ways Home” Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Ralph Thomas Bower

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

Date of Birth: January 3, 1938

Ethnicity:
*father – German, Dutch, English
*mother – German

Tom Bower is an American actor.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Thomas “Tom” Bower (the son of Fred Lewis Bower and Cora May Ruthroff). Fred was the son of Thomas Bower, who was German, and of Elizabeth Edgar. Cora was the daughter of John Charles Ruthroff, who was German, and of Charlotte Ann Edgar.

Tom’s great-great-grandmother Elizabeth Edgar’s parents, Moses Edgar and Maria Mary Winner, were also the paternal grandparents of Tom’s great-great-grandmother, Charlotte Ann Edgar.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was Eva Bell Allsbrow (the daughter of Stephen Allsbrow and Sarah Ann Allsbrow).

Tom’s maternal grandfather was William Frederick Brenner (the son of John Brenner and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Auberle). William was born in Colorado, to German parents.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was named Emma Charlotte Sohrt. Emma was born in Nebraska, to German parents.

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Jeff McNeil

August 21, 2019, 8:45 am
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Birth Name: Jeffrey Todd McNeil

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 8, 1992

Ethnicity: Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, Welsh, Swedish, Norwegian, Irish, Bohemian/Czech

Jeff McNeil is an American professional baseball player. He is an infielder and outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is nicknamed “Squirrel.”

Jeff’s maternal grandfather is Donald Robert Criswell (the son of Donald Stearns Criswell and Kathryn Beatrice Coyle). Jeff’s great-grandfather Donald was the son of Martin Luther Criswell, who was of mostly Scots-Irish/Northern Irish descent; and of Nellie Nichol, who was born in Nebraska, to Bohemian [Czech] parents. Kathryn was the daughter of James B. Coyle, who was born in Iowa, to Irish parents, and of Ophelia Mary Underwood.

Jeff’s maternal grandmother was Jane Ann Williams (the daughter of William Homer Williams and Charlotte Anna Larson). Homer was the son of David L. Williams and Annie Williams, who were born in Wisconsin, both of them to Welsh parents. Charlotte was the daughter of Charles Larson, who was born in Sweden, and of Elsie Dorothy Howe, who was Norwegian.

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Aaron Boone

August 21, 2019, 9:20 am
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Birth Name: Aaron John Boone

Place of Birth: La Mesa, San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 9, 1973

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, Swiss-German

Aaron Boone is an American professional baseball player. He played as an infielder. He is a broadcaster, and the manager of the New York Yankees.

Aaron is the son of Susan (Roel) and baseball player Robert Raymone “Bob” Boone. He is married to Playboy Playmate Laura Cover, with whom he has four children.

Aaron’s paternal grandfather was Raymond Otis Boone (the son of Donald Ernest Boone and Beulah L. Garrison). Raymond was born in California, and was also a Major League Baseball (MLB) player.

Boone’s paternal grandmother was Patricia Dorothy Brown (the daughter of George C. Brown and Dorothy K. Yale). Patricia was born in California.

Source: Obituaries of Aaron’s paternal grandparents, Raymond Otis Boone and Patricia Dorothy (Brown) Boone – https://www.findagrave.com

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Hermione Corfield

August 21, 2019, 9:34 am
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03/13/2018 – Hermione Corfield – Into Film Awards 2018 – Arrivals – BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Hermione Isla Conyngham Corfield

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

Date of Birth: 19 December, 1993

Ethnicity: English

Hermione Corfield is an English actress. She is the daughter of Emma Willis and Richard Corfield.

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Jessica Barden

August 21, 2019, 9:36 am
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11/18/2018 – Jessica Barden – 64th Annual London Evening Standard Theatre Awards – Arrivals – Theatre Royal, Drury Lane – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jessica Amy Barden

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

Date of Birth: 21 July, 1992

Ethnicity: English

Jessica Barden is an English actress.

Her mother’s surname is Wilson.

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Elliot Knight

August 21, 2019, 10:21 am
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04/07/2018 – Elliot Knight – My Friend’s Place 30th Anniversary Gala – Arrivals – Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: West Bromwich, West Midlands, England

Date of Birth: 10 July, 1990

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

Elliot Knight is a British actor. He is known for his role as Wes Charles on the series Life Sentence. He was born to a Nigerian father and an English mother.

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Mark Sanford

August 22, 2019, 7:28 am
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Birth Name: Marshall Clement Sanford, Jr.

Place of Birth: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 28, 1960

Ethnicity: English, distant German

Mark Sanford is an American politician. A Republican, he was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina, from January 3, 1995 to January 3, 2001, and again from May 15, 2013 to January 3, 2019, and Governor of South Carolina, from January 15, 2003 to January 12, 2011.

Mark is the son of Peggy (Pitts) and Marshall Clement Sanford, a cardiothoracic surgeon. He has four children with his former wife, heiress and investment banker Jenny Sanford. Jenny’s great-grandfather co-founded Skil Power Tools. Jenny’s uncle by marriage was the brother of Ethel (Skakel), the wife of politician Robert F. Kennedy.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was Rufus Brown Sanford (the son of Calvin Cowles Sanford and Mary Denny Brown). Rufus was born in North Carolina. Calvin was the son of Amos Baker Sanford and Mary Cornelia Lunn. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Brown and Margaret Brinegar.

Mark’s paternal grandmother was Adelaide Gaither (the daughter of Ephraim Lash Gaither and Florence Adelaide Clement). Mark’s grandmother Adelaide was born in North Carolina. Ephraim was the son of Ephraim Gaither and Sarah Hall Johnston. Florence was the daughter of John Marshall Clement and Mary Jane Haden.

Sources: Genealogies of Mark Sanford (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

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Joseph Morgan

August 23, 2019, 8:15 am
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Birth Name: Joseph William Martin

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

Date of Birth: 16 May, 1981

Ethnicity: Welsh, English

Joseph Morgan is a Welsh-English actor and director. He was born in London, England, and was raised in Swansea, Wales, for much of his childhood. He uses his mother’s maiden name Morgan.

Joseph is married to American actress, singer, and musician Persia White.

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Christian McCaffrey

August 24, 2019, 8:57 am
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Birth Name: Christian Jackson McCaffrey

Place of Birth: Castle Rock, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 7, 1996

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, German

Christian McCaffrey is an American football player. He is a running back and return specialist for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).

Christian’s is the son of Elizabeth (Sime) and Ed McCaffrey (Edward Thomas McCaffrey), an NFL player. His uncle, Billy McCaffrey, was a professional basketball player. His brothers, Max McCaffrey, Dylan McCaffrey, and Luke McCaffrey, are also football players.

Christian’s paternal grandparents were named Edward McCaffrey, Sr. and Elizabeth.

Christian’s maternal grandfather was named Dave Sime (David William Sime, the son of Charles J. Sime and Evelyn Kehms). Dave was born in New Jersey, and was a sprinter, multi-sport athlete at Duke University, and pioneering ophthalmologist.

Christian’s maternal grandmother was Ilena Quillian (the daughter of Claude Bernard Quillian, Jr. and Elizabeth Christian).

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Bruce Davison

August 24, 2019, 8:59 am
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06/15/2019 – Bruce Davison – 2019 Dances with Films Festival – “Two Ways Home” Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Bruce Allen Davison

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

Date of Birth: June 28, 1946

Ethnicity: English

Bruce Davison is an American actor and director.

He is the son of Marian (Holmes/Holman), a secretary, and Clair Davison, a musician, architect, and draftsman for the Army Engineers. Bruce has a son with his former wife, actress Lisa Pelikan.

Bruce’s paternal grandfather was James C. “Jay” Davison (the son of James Clifford Davison and Frances Arzelia Sherd). Bruce’s great-grandfather James was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of James Rockwell Davison and Eunice Jenks. Frances was the daughter of Uriah Sherd and Mary E. Mumford.

Bruce’s paternal grandmother was Mattie Gertrude Allen (the daughter of Edwin Allen and Sarah Lorraine Banker). Mattie was born in Wisconsin. Edwin was the son of Josiah Page Allen and Rosina Daniels. Sarah was the daughter of George L. Banker and Phebe Atkins.

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

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Tyler Steelman

August 24, 2019, 9:08 am
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Birth Name: Tyler Craig Steelman

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

Date of Birth: August 10, 1990

Ethnicity: Croatian (maternal grandmother), English, German, small amount of Dutch

Tyler Steelman is an American actor.

Tyler’s paternal grandfather was Charles Henry Steelman (the son of Henry Steelman and Mabel D. Beckwith). Tyler’s great-grandfather Henry was the son of Franklin Circia Steelman and Lara J. Colvert.

Tyler’s paternal grandmother was named Sheila Marie.

Tyler’s maternal grandfather was Walter Orville Manteufel (the son of Walter Oscar Manteufel and Charlotte/Charlotta Catherine Hollingshead). Tyler’s grandfather Walter was born in Minnesota. Tyler’s great-grandfather Walter was the son of Henry Manteuffel, who was of German descent, and of Hedwig A. “Hetty” Henke, who was German. Charlotta was the daughter of James J. Hollingshead, who was Canadian, and of Altia Van Alen, who had Dutch and English ancestry.

Tyler’s maternal grandmother was Helen Mary Babich (the daughter of Michael B. Babich and Mary Kassa/Klenovic). Helen was born in Wisconsin, to (likely) Croatian parents.

Sources: Obituary of Tyler’s paternal grandfather, Charles Henry Steelman – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Tyler’s maternal grandfather, Walter Orville Manteufel – https://www.findagrave.com

Tyler’s maternal great-grandfather, Walter Oscar Manteufel, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Walter Oscar Manteufel on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tyler’s maternal grandmother, Helen Mary Babich, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Tyler’s maternal grandmother, Helen Mary (Babich) Manteufel – https://www.familysearch.org

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Dylan Schmid

August 25, 2019, 8:13 am
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12/01/2016 – Dylan Schmid – Hulu’s “Shut Eye” TV Series Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Dylan Ray Schmid

Place of Birth: British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: March 6, 1999

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, French-Canadian, Swiss-German

Dylan Schmid is a Canadian actor, model, and dancer.

He is the son of Sherri and Todd Schmid, a mathematician.

Dylan’s paternal grandfather was named John Schmid.

Dylan’s paternal grandmother was Lorraine M. Coumont (the daughter of John William Coumont and Elsie Margaret Dorothy Branconnier). John was born in Saskatchewan, to American parents, William Coumont, whose parents were German, and Elizabeth Alice Spane, whose parents were Swiss-German.

Dylan’s maternal grandfather was named George Wilson. George was born in England.

Dylan’s maternal grandmother was Cecilia Quinn (the daughter of John Quinn and Bridget Welsh). Cecilia was born in Liverpool, England, of Irish origin.

Source: Obituary of Dylan’s maternal grandmother, Cecilia (Quinn) Wilson – https://www.legacy.com

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Brandon Heath

August 30, 2019, 9:02 am
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Birth Name: Brandon Heath Knell

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

Date of Birth: July 21, 1978

Ethnicity: English, likely other

Brandon Heath is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer, and songwriter.

Brandon is the son of Carol and Russell Knell. He is married to Siebe, with whom he has one child.

Brandon’s paternal grandparents were named Philip Daniel Knell and Betty.

Brandon’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Mann.

Source: Obituary of Brandon’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

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Jay Paulson

August 30, 2019, 9:04 am
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Birth Name: Joseph Andrew Hughes Paulson

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 29, 1978

Ethnicity: Scandinavian, Irish, some English

Jay Paulson is an American actor. He is the son of Jane Hughes and Timothy A. Paulson.

Jay’s maternal grandfather was Paul Joseph Hughes (the son of Edward Francis Hughes and Mary Gertrude Waters). Edward and Mary were born in Pennsylvania, both of them to Irish parents.

Jay’s maternal grandmother was Glena Mae Capen (the daughter of Lester Edwin Capen and Mae Catherine Draney). Lester was the son of Orlando Edwin Capen, who was of English descent, and of Nellie Marie O’Connor, whose parents were Irish. Mae was the daughter of Michael William Draney, who was born in Canada, to Irish parents; and of Elizabeth Moriarty, whose parents were Irish.

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Royston Langdon

August 30, 2019, 9:07 am
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05/23/2006 – Royston Langdon – MoMA Host A Work In Progress: An Evening With James Mangold – After Party – Museum of Modern Art – New York, NY – Photo Credit: Steve Mack / Prphotos

Birth Name: Royston William Langdon

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

Date of Birth: 1 May, 1972

Ethnicity: English

Royston Langdon is an English musician.

He is the lead singer and bassist of the glam rock band Spacehog. He is the son of Cynthia (Race) and Chester Langdon.

Royston has a son with his former wife, American actress, producer, and model Liv Tyler.

Royston’s paternal grandfather was Alfred Christopher Langdon (the son of Henry Langdon and Maria Ann Miller). Alfred was born in Chatham, Kent. Henry was the son of William Thomas Langdon and Sarah Elizabeth Pearson. Maria was adopted by James Miller and Maria Glisson.

Royston’s paternal grandmother was named Ellen Hales. Ellen was born in Kent.

Royston’s maternal grandparents likely were named William Race and Violet White.

Sources: Birth record of Royston Langdon – https://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Royston’s paternal grandfather, Alfred Christopher Langdon, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Royston’s paternal great-grandparents, Henry Langdon and Maria Ann Miller – https://www.familysearch.org

Royston’s paternal great-grandfather, Henry Langdon, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Royston’s paternal great-great-grandparents, William Thomas Langdon and Sarah Elizabeth Pearson – https://www.familysearch.org

Royston’s paternal great-grandmother, Maria Ann Miller, on the 1871 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

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Jake Cannavale

August 30, 2019, 9:15 am
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Birth Name: Jacob Lumet Cannavale

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

Date of Birth: May 1, 1992

Ethnicity:
*25% Italian
*25% Cuban
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% African-American, with some English

Jake Cannavale is an American actor and musician.

He is the son of actress and screenwriter Jenny Lumet and actor Bobby Cannavale.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was named Salvatore “Sal” Cannavale. Salvatore was of Italian descent.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was named Isabel. Isabel was Cuban.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was legendary director Sidney Lumet (Sidney Arthur Lumet, the son of Baruch Lumet and Eugenia Gitl Wermus). Baruch was born in Warsaw, Poland, and was the son of Abraham Lumet and Sarah Erder. Eugenia was also born in Poland.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was Gail Buckley (the daughter of Louis Jordan Jones and Lena Horne). Louis was the son of William Augustus Jones and Nannie Cannon. Lena was a singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist, and was born Lena Mary Calhoun Horne, the daughter of Edwin Fletcher Horne, Jr. and Edna Louise Scottron.

Sources: http://www.lena-horne.com
http://www.nytimes.com

Genealogies of Lena Horne – http://www.geni.com
http://www.wikitree.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Jake’s great-great-grandfather, Edwin Fletcher Horne, Jr., on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Edwin Fletcher Horne, Jr. on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Ed Weeks

August 30, 2019, 9:21 am
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12/07/2017 – Ed Weeks – Premiere Of Fox’s “LA To Vegas” – Red Carpet – LAX Airport – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Edward Charles Egerton Weeks

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

Date of Birth: 25 October, 1980

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

Ed Weeks is a British actor, comedian, writer, and producer. His father is British. His mother is from El Salvador.

Source: http://people.com

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Patrick Mahomes

September 1, 2019, 7:42 am
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Birth Name: Patrick Lavon Mahomes II

Place of Birth: Tyler, Smith, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 17, 1995

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*English, other (mother)

Patrick Mahomes is an American professional football player. He is the main quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL).

Patrick is the son of Randi and Pat Mahomes, a Major League Baseball pitcher.

Patrick’s maternal grandparents most likely are named Larry Randy Martin and Deborah Pearl Bates.

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Roman Griffin Davis

September 3, 2019, 4:58 pm
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Place of Birth: London, England

Date of Birth: c. 2008

Ethnicity: English, Irish, French

Roman Griffin Davis is a British actor. He will play the lead role in the film Jojo Rabbit (2019).

He is the son of writer and director Camille Griffin and cinematographer Ben Davis (Benjamin V. Davis).

Roman’s paternal grandfather was named Michael J. Davis. Michael was a cinematographer, who was married to film and television director Gabrielle Beaumont, until his death.

Roman’s maternal grandfather is named Hedley G. Griffin. Hedley is Irish.

Roman’s maternal grandmother is named Nicole Bontemps. Nicole is French.

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Caitlin Carver

September 6, 2019, 8:29 am
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03/07/2019 – Caitlin Carver – “Five Feet Apart” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Fox Bruin Theatre, 948 Broxton Avenue – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sushi / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Caitlin E. Carver

Place of Birth: Monrovia, Alabama, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 31, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, possibly other

Caitlin Carver is an American actress.

Caitlin’s paternal grandfather is Donald Edward “Don” Carver (the son of Robert Eston Carver and Nancy Rebecca Bishop). Donald was born in Tennessee. Robert was born in North Carolina, the son of Aden Sevier Carver and Ola Hollifield. Nancy was born in Virginia, the daughter of William Joseph Bishop and Mary E. Edwards.

Caitlin’s paternal grandmother is Patricia Ann “Pat” Kimberl. Patricia was born in Florida.

Caitlin’s maternal grandfather is named Thomas “Tommy” Littlepage.

Caitlin’s maternal grandfather is Sara Elizabeth McKenzie (the daughter of Roy Cobb McKenzie and Emma Elizabeth Kemp). Sara was born in Mississippi. Roy was born in Mississippi, the son of John H. McKenzie and Mary. Emma was born in Alabama, the daughter of William Robert “Rob” Kemp and Willie Mae Carmichael.

Sources: Obituary of Caitlin’s paternal grandfather, Donald “Don” Carver – http://adamsbrownservicefuneralhome.com

Obituary of Caitlin’s paternal grandmother, Patricia Ann “Pat” (Kimberl) Carver – http://adamsbrownservicefuneralhome.com

Obituary of Caitlin’s maternal great-grandmother, Emma Elizabeth (Kemp) McKenzie Thompson – http://bumpersfuneralhome.com

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