01/14/2019 – Justin Tipping – Showtime’s “Black Monday” TV Series Season 1 Premiere – Arrivals – The Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 S Broadway – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Justin James Tipping

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 26, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – English, German, Swedish
*mother – Filipino, possibly some Chinese and Spanish

Justin Tipping is an American film writer and director.

Justin has stated:

I’m Filipino, some Chinese and Spanish on [his mom’s] side. And then my dad is Swedish-English.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was named Kenneth W. Tipping.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was Virginia Temple Newton (the daughter of Raymond Merritt Newton and Beulah/Beula N. Milks). Virginia was born in New York. Raymond was born in New York, the son of Asahel/Asell/Richel Vaughn Newton and Mary Ellen Strohuber, whose parents were from Bavaria, Germany, and Alsace-Lorraine, France. Beulah was born in New York, the daughter of Frank W. Milks and Gertrude Herrick.

Justin’s maternal grandfather was named Ambrose Luzano Loyola. Ambrose was born in the Philippines, to a mother surnamed Luzano.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Isabel Barlaan (the daughter of Filomeno Barlaan and Modesta Sarmiento). Isabel was born in San Juan, La Union, the Philippines.

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

Obituary of Justin’s maternal grandmother, Isabel (Barlaan) Loyola – http://www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

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Birth Name: Phineas Taylor Barnum

Date of Birth: July 5, 1810

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

Date of Death: April 7, 1891

Place of Death: Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.

Ethnicity: English

P. T. Barnum was an American showman, politician, businessperson, author, publisher, and philanthropist. He founded the Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1871. As a Republican, he was a Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the Fairfield, Connecticut district, from 1866 to 1869, and Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, from 1875 to 1876.

P. T. was the son of Irene (Taylor) and Philo Barnum. He was of Colonial American (English) ancestry, with roots in Connecticut going back to the early/mid 1600s.

He was married to Charity Hallett, until her death, and then to English socialite Nancy Fish, until his death. He had four children with Charity.

P. T.’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced to his great-great-great-grandfather, Thomas Barnum, who was born, c. 1625, in Hollingbourne, Kent, England.

P. T.’s paternal grandfather was Ephraim Barnum (the son of Ephraim Barnum and Mehitable Starr). P.T.’s grandfather Ephraim was born in Connecticut, and was a Whig, legislator, landowner, justice of the peace, and lottery schemer. P. T.’s great-grandfather Ephraim was the son of Thomas Barnum and Sarah Beardsley.

P. T.’s paternal grandmother was Rachel Starr (the daughter of Jonathan Starr and Rachel Taylor). P. T.’s grandmother Rachel was born in Connecticut. Jonathan was the son of John Starr. P. T.’s great-grandmother Rachel was the daughter of Joseph Taylor and Sarah.

P. T.’s maternal grandfather was Phineas Taylor (the son of Nathan Taylor and Mary Weed). P. T.’s grandfather Phineas was born in Connecticut. Nathan was the son of Nathan Taylor and Hannah Benedict. Mary was the daughter of Jonathan Weed and Mary Ferris.

P. T.’s maternal grandmother was Molly/Mary Sherwood (the daughter of Abel Sherwood and Hannah Fountain). Molly was born in Connecticut. Abel was the son of David Sherwood and Sarah Meeker. Hannah was the daughter of Aaron Fountain and Elizabeth.

Sources: Genealogies of P. T. Barnum – https://www.geni.com
https://famouskin.com

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Date of Birth: November 29, 1832

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

Date of Death: March 6, 1888

Place of Death: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*93.75% English
*6.25% mix of Dutch and French Huguenot

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. She is known for her novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels, inspired by herself, as the character Jo March, and by her family, including real-life sisters Abigail May Alcott Nieriker, Elizabeth Sewall Alcott, and Anna Alcott Pratt. She also used the pen name, A. M. Barnard.

Louisa was the daughter of Abigail “Abba” May, an activist/suffragist and social worker, and Amos Bronson Alcott (born Amos Bronson Alcox), a teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. Her parents were part of the Transcendentalism movement. Louisa was raised mostly in Concord, Massachusetts, where Little Women is set.

Her father was born in Connecticut and her mother was born in Massachusetts. Louisa was of almost entirely Colonial American (English) ancestry, with roots in the region going back to the early/mid 1600s. One of her maternal great-great-grandmothers, who was from New York, was of Dutch and French Huguenot descent.

Louisa’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Chatfield Alcox/Alcott (the son of John Alcox/Alcott and Mary Chatfield). Joseph was born in Connecticut. John was the son of John Alcott and Deborah Blakeslee. Mary was the daughter of Solomon Chatfield and Hannah Pierson.

Louisa’s paternal grandmother was Anna Bronson (the daughter of Capt. Amos Bronson and Anne Blakeslee/Blakesley). Anna was born in Connecticut. Amos was the son of John Bronson and Comfort Baldwin, whose father was English. Louisa’s great-grandmother Anne was the daughter of Jacob Blakeslee and Elizabeth Barnes.

Louisa’s maternal grandfather was Colonel Joseph May (the son of Samuel May and Abigail Williams). Joseph was born in Massachusetts, and was a Unitarian layman. Samuel was the son of Ebenezer May and Abigail Gore, whose father was English. Louisa’s great-grandmother Abigail was the daughter of Joseph Williams and Martha Howell.

Louisa’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Sewall (the daughter of The Rev. Samuel Sewall and Elizabeth Quincy). Dorothy was born in Massachusetts. The Rev. Samuel was the son of Joseph Sewall and Elizabeth Walley/Whalley. Louisa’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of Edmund Quincy and Elizabeth Wendell, who was of Dutch and French ancestry. Louisa’s great-great-great-grandfather Judge Samuel Sewall, who was from Bishopstole, Hampshire, England, was also a businessperson and printer in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. He was involved in the Salem Witch Trials.

Louisa is sometimes said to have had Sephardi Jewish ancestry, specifically through her maternal grandfather, Colonel Joseph May. Some of these statements mention that he was descended from Portuguese Jews who moved to England in the late 1400s, though Jews did not live openly in England during this period, and very few if any Jews were in the country at that time, under any definition of Jewish. No genealogical evidence for any Sephardi Jewish ancestry has ever been produced for Louisa May Alcott.

Sources: Genealogies of Louisa May Alcott – https://www.geni.com
https://famouskin.com

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

Date of Birth: July 17, 2007

Ethnicity: English, other

Charlie Shotwell is an American actor.

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08/04/2019 – Monet Mazur – The CW’s Summer 2019 TCA All-Star Party – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Monet Happy Mazur

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

Date of Birth: April 17, 1976

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Croatian or Serbian
*25% mix of English, German, and Scottish

Monet Mazur is an American actress and model.

Monet is the daughter of model Valerie Chasin and illustrator Ruby Mazur. Monet’s father is Jewish. Monet’s mother has English, German, Scottish, and Croatian/Serbian ancestry.

One of Monet’s half-brothers is actor Matisse Mazur. Monet is cousin of American vocalist, rapper, and record producer Epic Mazur. Monet has two children with her former husband, British writer, producer, and director Alex de Rakoff.

Monet’s maternal grandfather was John Joseph Yule (the son of Eldred John Yule and Bertha Agnes Romer). John was born in California. Eldred was born in British Columbia, Canada, the son of Joseph Browning Yule, whose parents were Scottish and English, and of Mary Jane Rusk, whose mother was English. Bertha was born in California, to German parents, Joseph Romer and Anna Mader.

Monet’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ann/Edna Davis (the daughter of Rudolph “Rudy” Davidovich/Davis and Julia E. Ragusich/Regusich). Mary was born in Ohio, to parents from Yugoslavia.

Source: Obituary of Monet’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

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

Date of Birth: October 23, 1991

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

Hunter Clowdus is an American actor.

Hunter’s paternal grandfather was Chandler Lamar Clowdus (the son of Chandler C. Clowdus and Maude/Maud Smith). Hunter’s grandfather Chandler was born in Alabama. Hunter’s great-grandfather Chandler was born in Alabama. Maude was born in Tennessee.

Hunter’s paternal grandmother was named Elvie Joyce.

Hunter’s maternal grandfather was Paul Morrell McAmis (the son of George W. McAmis and Mae Lucille). Paul was born in Tennessee. George was born in Tennessee, the son of James McAmis and Elizabeth “Eliza” Cook. Mae was born in Tennessee.

Hunter’s maternal grandmother was Frances Jenkins (the daughter of Horace Fredrick Jenkins and Ora Mae/May Anderson). Frances was born in Tennessee. Horace was born in Tennessee, the son of Andrew Curtis Jenkins and Ellen Mae Butler. Ora was born in Tennessee, the daughter of John Elisha Anderson and Emma Mae Kyker.

Sources: Obituary of Hunter’s paternal grandfather, Chandler Lamar Clowdus – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Hunter’s maternal grandfather, Paul Morrell McAmis – http://chattanoogan.com

Obituary of Hunter’s maternal grandmother, Frances (Jenkins) McAmis – http://dignitymemorial.com

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02/06/2017 – Allison Paige – “Running Wild” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Allison Paige Nist

Place of Birth: Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 28, 1989

Ethnicity:
*50% mix of German, English, and Irish
*25% Croatian or Serbian
*25% Italian

Allison Paige is an American actress.

Allison’s paternal grandfather was Robert Allen Nist (the son of Aloysius Wilbert “Alois Albert” Nist and Genevieve A. Root). Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Aloysius was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Jacob Nist and Louisa, whose parents were German. Genevieve was born in Illinois, the daughter of Helbert Culver Root and Lydia E. Heckathorn.

Allison’s paternal grandmother was Jean Margaret Scheuble (the daughter of Fred J. Scheuble and Margaret C. Gessner). Jean was born in Pennsylvania. Fred was born in Michigan. Margaret was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles Gessner, whose parents were German, and of Mary Lee, whose parents were Irish.

Allison’s maternal grandfather is George Paul Kolich (the son of Charles Kolich and Anna/Ana Lukitich). George was born in Pennsylvania. Charles and Anna were of either Croatian or Serbian descent.

Allison’s maternal grandmother is Esther Marie Rossi (the daughter of Carmello/Camillo Rossi and Theresa Damata/Damato). Esther was born in Pennsylvania. Carmello and Theresa were born in Pennsylvania, and were of Italian descent.

Sources: Obituary of Allison’s paternal grandmother, Jean Margaret (Scheuble) Bailey – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Allison’s maternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), John David Kolich – http://marshallnewsmessenger.com

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12/13/2015 – Taylor Kalupa – 12th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Hosted by CURE JM Benefiting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles – Arrivals – Avalon Hollywood Nightclub, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Taylor Nicolle Kalupa

Place of Birth: San Bernardino, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 14, 1990

Ethnicity: Polish (around 3/8ths), English, Irish, Welsh, distant Dutch

Taylor Kalupa is an American actress, producer, and writer.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was Edward C. Kalupa (the son of Frank Kalupa and Laura Sweda). Edward was born in Wisconsin. Frank was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany, Frank Kalupa and Josephine Madrowska, who were ethnic Polish. Laura was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany, Charles Sweda and Josephine, who were also ethnic Polish.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother was Annabelle L. Kallas (the daughter of Walter Kallas and Orpha M. Lloyd). Annabelle was born in Wisconsin. Walter was born in either Poland or Germany. Orpha was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of George Lewis Lloyd and Jane L. “Jennie” Fitzpatrick.

Taylor’s maternal grandparents are/were surnamed Sperling and Moore.

Source: Obituary of Taylor’s paternal grandfather, Edward C. Kalupa – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Eugene Reynolds Blumenthal

Date of Birth: April 4, 1923

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Death: February 3, 2020

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, one quarter English

Gene Reynolds was an American actor, television writer, director, and producer. He starred in films from the 1930s through the 1950s.

Gene was born in Cleveland, the son of Maude Evelyn “Ellen” (Schwab), a model, and Frank Eugene Blumenthal, a businessperson. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan, and Los Angeles, California. Gene was married to Ann Sweeny, until his death, with whom he had a son.

Gene’s paternal grandmother was likely of British Isles/English descent, and Gene’s paternal grandfather was likely Jewish.

Gene’s mother was Jewish, the daughter of Alsatian Jewish parents.

Gene’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph Blumenthal.

Gene’s paternal grandmother was named Maria Sherman. She is listed on some online genealogies as the daughter of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman. While Gen. Sherman did have a daughter named Maria, she was not the same woman as Gene’s grandmother.

Gene’s paternal step-grandfather was named Eugene/Gene Reynolds Turner.

Gene’s maternal grandfather was Edward Schwab (the daughter of Joseph Schwab and Flora/Flore Bernard). Edward was an Alsatian Jewish immigrant. Joseph was the son of Sorle/Sara Jeanette Schwab.

Gene’s maternal grandmother was named Anna Cohen. Anna was an Alsatian Jewish immigrant.

Source: Genealogy of Gene Reynolds – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Joaquín Rafael Bottom

Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Date of Birth: October 28, 1974

Ethnicity:
*father – English, with some Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, Welsh, and French Huguenot
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Joaquín Phoenix, previously also credited as Leaf Phoenix, is an American actor, musician, producer, music video director, and activist. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Joker (2019). He is also known for his roles in the films To Die For, Gladiator, and The Master, among many others. He is the brother of late actor River Phoenix, as well as actresses Rain Phoenix, Liberty Phoenix, and Summer Phoenix.

He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to parents from the continental United States. Joaquín is the son of John Phoenix (born Johnny Lee Bottom), from California, and Arlyn Phoenix (born Arlyn Dunetz), a social activist, from New York. Joaquín’s father is of English, along with Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, Welsh, and French Huguenot, ancestry. Joaquín’s mother is Jewish; half of her family are Russian Jews and the other half are Hungarian Jews.

He was raised in Florida and California. At one point, Joaquín’s parents joined the religious group Children of God, which they later left.

Joaquín has said:

I’m Jewish… But I don’t think I’ve ever been very religious, no, though I do consider myself a spiritual person. I appreciate a lot of traditions from various faiths. I’m on a path.

Joaquín’s patrilineal line can be traced to John Bottom, who was born, c. 1598, in Archers Hoop, Malmsbury, England, and to his wife Elizabeth.

Joaquín’s paternal grandfather was Ehlia/Robert Merrill Bottom (the son of William Dell Bottom and Cordelia Pearl Matherly). Robert was born in Kentucky, as were all of his grandparents. William was the son of Fidellar/Phidellar Sharp “Dee” Bottom and Rachel Ann Bolling/Bowling. Cordelia was the daughter of David Houston Matherly and Sarah Frances “Sally” Purdom.

Joaquín’s paternal grandmother was Beulah Ernestine Ingram (the daughter of Robert Lee Ingram and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leidy/Lydie). Beulah was born in Missouri. Robert was the son of Robert T. Ingram and Ellen L. Curry. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of William John Leidy and Sarah Clarissa Dyer.

Joaquín’s maternal grandfather was Meyer Dunetz (the son of Samuel/Sam Dunetz and Libbe/Libby “Sallie” Grodenzik). Meyer was born in New York. Samuel and Libbe were Russian Jewish immigrants. Samuel was the son of Moses/Moshe Idel Dunetz and Shifra. Libbe was the daughter of Simon Gordon and Menucha.

Joaquín’s maternal grandmother was Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz (the daughter of Ignatz/Jenat Lefkowitz and Marija/Mary Beck). Margaret was born in New York, the daughter of Hungarian Jewish immigrants. Ignatz was born in Imre, Zemplén, Hungary (now Malčice, Slovakia), the son of Herman Lefkowitz and Rose Greenwald. Mary was the daughter of Ignatz Beck and Maly/Amalia/Mali Frankel.

Sources: Genealogies of Joaquín Phoenix – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Joaquín’s uncle (father’s brother), Phillip Bottom, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Joaquín’s paternal grandfather, Ehlia/Robert Merrill Bottom – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Joaquín’s paternal grandmother, Beulah Ernestine Ingram, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joaquín’s great-uncle (maternal grandfather’s brother), Bernard Dunetz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joaquín’s maternal grandfather, Meyer Dunetz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Joaquín’s maternal grandmother, Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Thomas Montgomery Newman

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 20, 1955

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% British Isles [Scottish, English]
*12.5% Swedish

Thomas Newman is an American composer. He is known for his many film scores.

Thomas is the son of Martha Louise (Montgomery), from Mississippi, and Alfred Newman, from Connecticut. His father was a prominent composer, in films. His brother, David Newman, sister, Maria Newman, uncles, Lionel Newman and Emil Newman, cousin, Randy Newman, and first cousin, once removed, Joey Newman, are/were all prominent composers and musicians, many of them working in film.

Thomas is married to Ann Marie, with whom he has three children.

Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Michael Nemorofsky/Newman (the son of Michael Nemorofsky and Luba Garofsky). Thomas’ grandfather Michael was a Jewish emigrant, who was born in Yelets, Gorod Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia.

Thomas’ paternal grandmother was Luba Koskoff (the daughter of Yale Lewis Koskoff and Rossa Shapiro). Luba was a Jewish emigrant, who was born in Elisavetgrad, Russia. Rossa was the daughter of Sarah Kosinski.

Thomas’ maternal grandfather was William Robert “Billy B.”/”B. B.” Montgomery (the son of George Montgomery and Stephanie Cederström). William was born in Tennessee. Stephanie was born in Stockholm, Sweden.

Thomas’ maternal grandmother was Marie Louise (Moss) Montgomery (the daughter of Vincent Moss and Audrey Anneberg). Thomas’ grandmother Louise was born in Tennessee, and was a prominent poet, who was Poet Laureate of Mississippi. Louise’s parents were Jewish emigrants, her father from Moscow, Russia and her mother from Kiev, Kyiv City, Ukraine.

Sources: Genealogy of Thomas Newman – https://www.geni.com

Thomas’ mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Thomas’ mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Thomas’ maternal grandparents, William Robert “Billy B.”/”B. B.” Montgomery and Marie Louise (Moss) Montgomery, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: James Paul David Bunning

Place of Birth: Southgate, Campbell, Kentucky, USA

Date of Birth: October 23, 1931

Place of Death: Fort Thomas, Campbell, Kentucky, USA

Date of Death: May 26, 2017

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English

Family Background: Jim Bunning was an American professional baseball pitcher and politician who represented Kentucky in both chambers of the United States Congress.

Jim Bunning was the son of Louis Aloysius Bunning and Gladys Best.

Bunning’s paternal grandfather was Henry J. Bunning, the son of Herman Gustaaf Werumeus Buning and Ellen Walsh. Herman was born in Germany and Ellen was born in Ireland.

Bunning’s paternal grandmother was Mary Caroline Mueller. Mary was from Newport, Kentucky.

Bunning’s maternal grandfather was Alonzo S. Best, the son of Joseph Best and Isabella L. Hardy.

Bunning’s maternal grandmother was Laura Alice Hines, the daughter of Geo W. Hines and Eva Palmer.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179741959 (Jim Bunning’s obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21580032 (Jim Bunning’s fathers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142594341 (Jim Bunning’s mothers obituary)

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08/10/2016 – Dreama Walker – 2016 Summer TCA Tour – CBS, CW, Showtime Press Tour – Arrivals – Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Avenue – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Dreama Elyse Walker

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

Date of Birth: June 20, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – English, possibly other
mother – Italian, Puerto Rican

Dreama Walker is an American actress.

Dreama’s maternal grandfather was Antonio Vito “Anthony” Tramontano (the son of Pasquale Tramontano and Elda Lacchi). Anthony was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Dreama’s maternal grandmother was Elva Rodriguez (the daughter of a mother surnamed Alverez). Elva likely was of Puerto Rican descent.

Sources: Obituary of Dreama’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Dreama’s maternal great-uncle, Robert A. Rodriguez – http://www.familysearch.org

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08/12/2017 – Brittany Brower – SU Magazine 17th Anniversary Celebration at Avalon in Hollywood – Avalon, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brittany A. Brower

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

Date of Birth: May 6, 1982

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, possibly other

Brittany Brower is an American mode, actress, and television personality. She is known for being a contestant on the fourth and seventeenth seasons of America’s Next Top Model.

Brittany’s paternal grandfather was David L. Brower (the son of Kenneth Calvin Brower and Daisy E. Myers). David was born in Florida. Kenneth was born in either Idaho or Montana, the son of L. Brower and Goldie. Daisy was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Ernest M. Myers and Pearl Jordan/Jordon.

Brittany’s paternal grandmother was named Doris Patricia.

Brittany’s maternal grandfather was Fred Thomas Barfield (the son of Nathan H. Barfield and Pearl E.). Fred was born in Georgia. Nathan was born in Georgia, the son of Julius Booker Barfield and Nancy Laura Hankinson. Pearl was born in Georgia, and was likely the daughter of Henry Casper and Cora Blalock.

Brittany’s maternal grandmother is Anna Frances Tipton (the daughter of Thomas Rowland “Tom” Tipton and Carolena Broaddus). Anna was born in Kentucky. Thomas was born in Kentucky, the son of Charles Lee Tipton and Susan Parkes/Parks. Carolena was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Elbridge Clay Broaddus and Georgia Thorpe.

Sources: Obituary of Brittany’s paternal grandmother, Doris Patricia Brower – http://lifesongfunerals.com

Obituary of Brittany’s maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Charles Leon Tipton – http://nesmithfuneralhome.com

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Birth Name: William Martin Brittain

Place of Birth: Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 10, 1990

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish

Will Brittain is an American actor. He is the son of Lisa Bruce and Tracy Edward Brittain.

Will’s paternal grandfather was William Martin “Dock” Brittain (the son of Charles Robert Brittain and Mahala Jane Risinger). Charles was the son of Richard James Brittain and Mary Ann Stephenson Scruggs. Mahala was the daughter of Jordan Gilmore Risinger and Sarah Jane Pou.

Will’s paternal grandmother was Glorias Anita “Rusty”.

Sources: Obituary of Will’s father – http://m.grubbsloydfh.com/obituaries/events?obituaryId=3119568

Obituary and genealogy of Will’s paternal grandfather, William Martin “Dock” Brittain – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38766847/william-martin-brittain

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Birth Name: China Alexandra Soul

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

Date of Birth: May 5, 1988

Ethnicity:
*37.5% Norwegian
*25% English
*25% Chinese
*12.5% German

China Soul is an American singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of actor and singer David Soul and actress Julia Nickson.

Her mother was born in Singapore, to an English father and a Chinese mother.

China’s paternal grandfather was Richard William Solberg (the son of Carl Knut Solberg and Sina Marguerite Varland). Carl was the son of Norwegian parents, Knud Knudsen Solberg and Aashild Knudsdatter Haugen. Sina was the daughter of Tobias Halvorsen Varland and Malinda Johnson, who were both the children of Norwegian parents.

China’s paternal grandmother was June Joanne Nelson (the daughter of Byron Christopher Nelson and Anita Valentine Pleuss). Byron was the son of John Mandt Nelson and Thea Johanna Stondall, both of whom were the children of Norwegian parents. Anita was the daughter of Herman Diedrich Pleuß/Pleuss and of Ottilia Johanna Katerina Jacob.

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

Date of Birth: June 8, 2000

Ethnicity: English

Charlotte Lawrence is an American singer, songwriter, and model.

She is the daughter of actress Christa Miller and screenwriter, producer, and director Bill Lawrence (William Van Duzer Lawrence IV).

Her great-great-great-great-grandparents were Sarah and William Van Duzer Lawrence, whose home became Sarah Lawrence College.

Charlotte’s maternal grandfather is Chuck Miller.

Charlotte’s maternal grandmother is Bonnie Beatrice Trompeter.

Source: Marriage announcement of Charlotte’s parents – https://archive.nytimes.com

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03/04/2019 – Abby Ryder Fortson – Marvel Studios “Captain Marvel” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Burbank, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 14, 2008

Ethnicity: English

Abby Ryder Fortson is an American actress. She is the daughter of actress, writer, and producer Christie Lynn Smith and actor John Fortson (John Frank Fortson).

Abby’s paternal grandfather was Frank Stephen Fortson (the son of Frank Stephen Fortson and Leilani Sue Owen). Frank was the son of Frank Stephen Fortson and Ethel Wilkinson. Leilani was the daughter of John Perry Owen and Gertrude Angelan Ricks.

Abby’s paternal grandmother was Catherine Sue “Cathy” Mixon.

Abby’s maternal grandfather was Lee R. Smith.

Abby’s maternal grandmother was likely named Darlene F.

Sources: Obituary of Abby’s paternal grandfather, Frank Stephen Fortson – https://www.legacy.com/

Obituary of Abby’s great-grandmother, Leilani Sue Owen – https://wattsfuneralhomes.com/leilani-sue-owen/

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Birth Name: Kiritapu Lyndsay Wilson

Place of Birth: Te Karaka, Gisborne, New Zealand

Date of Birth: December 30, 1983

Ethnicity: 

*father – Māori and 1/8th English

*mother – English, 1/4th Māori, 1/16th Scottish and 3/32 French

Kiri Allan is a New Zealand politician for the Labour Party. She also works as a lawyer.

She is affiliated with Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

Kiri was adopted and raised by her maternal aunt Gail (Wilson) and her husband David Allan. Her biological parent’s surnames are Wilson and Mete. She is married to Natalie Coates with whom she has a daughter.

Kiri has said:

I was raised in Paengaroa, a small town on the western edge of the East Coast electorate with a population of 800. I am one of 10 kids but at an early age my aunty and uncle adopted me and became my mum and dad. From then, I lived my life in multiple worlds, with my pākeha father from Gore, and my mother (my biological aunty) from Te Puna.

Family Background:

Her paternal grandfather was Kirimangu Martin Duff. Kirimangu Duff was the son of Haukino Granville (Hamuti) Duff and Whaitiri Manunui, a Māori woman.

Haukino Granville Duff was the son of Granville John Berney Duff, from Norfolk, England and Rangiamohia Rongopai Te Herekiekie, a māori woman from Te Waiariki Pa.

Her paternal grandmother’s surname was Mete.

Her maternal grandfather was Herbert Lindsay (Len) Wilson. Len Wilson was white.

Her maternal grandmother was Kiritapu (Kitty) Borell. Kitty Borell was the daughter of David Borell and Rangitaia Murray.

David Borell was the son of Francis Werahiko (Frank) Borell and Terina Selina Faulkner.

Frank Borell was the son of Emile Joseph Borel, a french whaler from Touques, Normandy, France and Roha Pareamio Tangike, a Māori woman of Ngāti Apakura.

Terina Faulkner was the daughter of Joseph Te Kira John Faulkner and Heeni Jane Mata Potier.

Joseph Te Kira John Faulker was the son John Lees Faulkner from Nottingham, England and Ruawahine Irihāpeti Tawaho, a māori woman of Ngāi Te Rangi.

Heeni Potier was the daughter of Pierre Charles Potier, a harpooner from Honfleur, Normandy, France and Porina Karapapa Te Arapapa, a Māori woman of Ngāti Ranginui iwi.

Rangitaia Murray was the daughter of Cotton Ngatote Murray and Hoki Kerekau Paama, a Māori woman of Pirirakau hapu and Ngāti Ranginui iwi.

Cotton Murray was the son of John Alfred Murray Borrowdale, a shipbuilder from Moffat, Scotland and Kataraina Hone Te Kuni, a Māori woman of Te Rarawa.

Sources:

Genealogy of Kiri Allan: https://www.geni.com/people/Kiri-Allan/6000000068696282846

Genealogy of Cotton Ngatote Murray: https://www.geni.com/people/Ngatote-Murray/6000000009081034773

Genealogy of Haukino Granville Duff: https://www.geni.com/people/Haukino-Duff/6000000082665561155?through=6000000082665409314

Kiri Allan mentioning her grandfather Kirimangu Duff: https://twitter.com/KiriAllan/status/1224788182236942336

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10/06/2015 – Natasha Hamilton and Ritchie Neville – Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards 2015 – Arrivals – The Grand, Northumberland Avenue – London, UK –  Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Richard Neville Dobson

Place of Birth: Solihull, Warwickshire, England

Date of Birth: August 23, 1979

Ethnicity: English

Ritchie Neville is an English sommelier, restaurateur, and singer. He is a member of the band Five (or 5ive), along with Sean Conlon, Scott Robinson, and, previously, Jason “J” Brown and Abz Love.

Ritchie’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Round.

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