11/24/2013 – Christian Pitre – Kaunis Launch Party Benefiting Toys for Tots – Arrivals – Coast Anabelle Hotel – Burbank, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Christian Leah Pitre

Place of Birth: Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 31, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Cajun/French, Spanish, some German
*mother – English, possibly other

Christian Pitre is an American actress.

Her father’s family is from Louisiana, and is of Cajun/French, Spanish (with some roots in Cádiz, Andalusia, and the Canary Islands), and some Alsatian German, ancestry.

Christian is married to Robbie Davis, with whom she has a child.

Christian’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Pitre (the son of Thomas Joseph Pitre and Blanche Gaudet). Christian’s grandfather Thomas was born in Louisiana. Christian’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in Louisiana, the son of Charles Pitre and Julia Dantin. Blanche was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Allen Gaudet and Marcelite Aspasie Falgout.

Christian’s paternal grandfather was Florence Thibodeaux (the daughter of Alces/Alsace Thibodeaux/Thibodand and Melodia Marguerite Fonseca). Florence was born in Louisiana. Alces was born in Louisiana, and likely was the son of Drauzin Marcelin/Marcel Thibodeaux/Thibodand and Aurelie/Oralie Delphine Ordoyne. Melodia was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Alidore Lezin Fonseca and Armantine Valerie Plaisance.

Christian’s maternal grandfather was possibly surnamed Morgan.

Christian’s maternal grandmother was Wilma Fay Grady (the daughter of Mitchell Elbert Grady and Beatrice Ollie Ledford). Wilma was born in Tennessee. Mitchell was born in Tennessee, the son of William Elbert Grady and Matilda Elizabeth Blankenship. Beatrice was the daughter of Roy L. Ledford.

Sources: Obituary of Christian’s father – http://lobservateur.com

Obituary of Christian’s maternal grandmother, Wilma Fay “Cricket” Grady-Elrod – http://ralphbuckner.com

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12/06/2017 – Barak Hardley – “The Pirates of Somalia” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theater – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Barak John Hardley

Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 28, 1975

Ethnicity:
*father – English, possibly other
*mother – German

Barak Hardley is a American actor and writer.

Barak’s paternal grandfather was Walter Arnold Hardley (the son of Walter Kay Hardley and Annie Caesar). Barak’s grandfather Walter was born in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Barak’s great-grandfather Walter was born in England, the son of William Hardley and Margaret. Annie was born in England.

Barak’s paternal grandmother was Virginia Cecil Gaynor (the daughter of George Washington Gaynor and Cecil Fenton). Virginia was born in Virginia. George was born in Illinois, the son of Emma. Cecil was born in Michigan.

Barak’s maternal grandfather was Frederick “Fred” Busch (the son of Frederick John Henry Busch and Eva Margaret Asmus). Barak’s grandfather Frederick was born in Michigan, into an ethnic Volga German family. Barak’s great-grandfather Frederick was born in Erlenbach, Russia, the son of Henry Busch and Katherine Elizabeth Baker. Eva was born in Oberdorf, Russia, the daughter of Adam Asmus and Katherine Elizabeth “Katie” Schaefer.

Barak’s maternal grandmother was Emma Miller (the daughter of Philip Anthony Miller and Elizabeth Friesorger). Emma was born in Michigan, into an ethnic German family. Philip was born in Australia, to parents from Germany, Franz Melchior Miller and Agnes Justus. Elizabeth was born in Grimm, Russia, and was of Volga German ancestry.

Sources: Obituary of Barak’s uncle (father’s brother), Ronald G. Hardley – http://lifestorytc.com

Obituary of Barak’s maternal grandfather, Frederick “Fred” Busch – http://rlwilliams.com

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Birth Name: Scott James Timothy Robinson

Place of Birth: England

Date of Birth: November 22, 1979

Ethnicity: English

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

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Birth Name: Jason Paul Brown

Place of Birth: Aldershot, Hampshire, England

Date of Birth: June 13, 1976

Ethnicity: English

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

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Birth Name: Andrew Julian Koji

Place of Birth: Epsom, Surrey, England

Date of Birth: 1987

Ethnicity: Japanese, English

Andrew Koji is an English actor.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Proctor.

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Birth Name: Richard Joseph Durbin

Place of Birth: East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 21, 1944

Ethnicity: English, Scottish (paternal grandfather)

Irish (paternal grandmother)

Lithuanian (mother)

Family Background: Dick Durbin is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Illinois.

Dick Durbin was the son of William Pius Durbin Jr. and Ann Kutkin.

Durbin’s paternal grandfather was William Oscar Durbin, the son of Pius Anselm Durbin and Teresa Burtle.

Durbin’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Ellen Gaul, the daughter of William M. Gaul and Mary Elizabeth Cummings. Margaret was born in Illinois to Irish parents.

Dick Durbin’s maternal grandparents were Robert Kutkin and Marcella Saroche, who were both Lithuanian.

Source: Geni.com

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79300167/william-pius-durbin (Dick Durbin’s fathers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105905594 (Dick Durbin’s mothers obituary)

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Birth Name: Miles Christopher Bakshi

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

Date of Birth: December 19, 2002

Ethnicity: Jewish (paternal grandfather), English, other

Miles Bakshi is an American actor. He is the son of Gina Shay, a film producer, and Preston Bakshi, a screenwriter.

Miles’ paternal grandfather is director Ralph Bakshi. Ralph was born in Haifa, Palestinian mandate (now Israel), and is Jewish, of Krymchak Jewish descent.

Miles’ paternal grandmother is named Elisabeth Bassett.

Miles’ maternal grandfather likely is named John Shay.

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Birth Name: Margaret Coldwell Wood

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

Date of Birth: February 27, 1958

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, possibly other

Maggie Hassan is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served as a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, since January 3, 2017. She was previously Majority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate, from January 3, 2008 to December 1, 2010, and Governor of New Hampshire, from January 3, 2013 to January 2, 2017.

Maggie is the daughter of Margaret and Robert Coldwell Wood. Her father was a political scientist, academic and government administrator, and professor of political science at MIT, who served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, from January 7, 1969 to January 20, 1969. Maggie’s brother is actor Frank Wood.

Maggie is married to educator Thomas Hassan, with whom she has two children. Thomas was Principal of Phillips Exeter Academy, from September 2009 to June 2015.

Maggie’s paternal grandfather was named Thomas Frank Wood. Thomas was born in Tennessee.

Maggie’s paternal grandmother was Mary Nancy Bradshaw (the daughter of Felix Worth Bradshaw and Sarah Frances Snipes). Mary was born in Tennessee.

Maggie’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Byers.

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

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02/24/2015 – Jennifer Saunders – Elle Style Awards 2015 – Arrivals – Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch Street – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jennifer Jane Saunders

Place of Birth: Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 6 July, 1958

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Jennifer Saunders is an English comedian, screenwriter, singer, and actress.

She is the daughter of Jane, a biology teacher, and Robert Thomas Saunders, a pilot in the Royal Air Force. Jennifer is married to comedian, actor, musician, and television presenter Ade Edmondson, with whom she has three children.

Jennifer’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Duminey.

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07/19/2018 – Kayla Nicole, Travis Kelce – Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards 2018 – Arrivals – Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sir Jones / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Travis Michael Kelce

Place of Birth: Westlake, Ohio, USA

Date of Birth: October 5, 1989

Ethnicity: Polish, English

Family Background: Travis Kelce is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL).

Kelce is the son of Edward Michael Kelce and Donna (Blalock) Kelce.

Travis Kelce’s maternal grandparents were most likely Ronald R. Blalock (the son of Roy Percy Blalock and Helen Henrietta Sadlowsky) and Ina M. Petranek.

Source: https://livebiography.com/article/travis-kelce-family-mother/

Geni.com

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06/10/2019 – John Savage – 2019 Brentwood & Pacific Palisades Film Festival – Arrivals – The Landmark, 10850 Pico Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA , USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: John Smeallie Youngs

Place of Birth: Old Bethpage, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 25, 1949

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Dutch

John Savage is an American actor. He is the son of Muriel Vanderveer (Smeallie), a housewife, and Floyd-Jones Youngs, an insurance salesman.

John’s paternal grandfather was Floyd-Jones Youngs/Younge (the son of Elbert Jones Younge and Annie Mansfield).

John’s paternal grandmother was Ruth C. Ruth’s father was Scottish.

John’s maternal grandfather was John VanDerVeer Smeallie (the son of James A. Smeallie and Ada VanDerVeer). Ada was the daughter of John J. VanDerVeer and Jennie A. VanEvera.

John’s maternal grandmother was Madge Ernestine Robie (the daughter of George L. Robie and Ernestine Dalton).

Sources: John’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of John’s mother – https://www.legacy.com/

Genealogy of John’s great-grandmother, Ada VanDerVeer – https://www.findagrave.com/

John’s maternal grandmother, Madge Ernestine Robie, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

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08/25/2018 – Miles Gaston Villanueva – 33rd Annual Imagen Awards – Arrivals – JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, 900 W Olympic Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: March 14, 1989

Ethnicity:
*father – Mexican
*mother – English, German, Irish, possibly other

Miles Gaston Villanueva is an American actor and producer.

His father is of Mexican descent. His mother is of English, German, and Irish descent. Miles is said to also have French and Jewish ancestry.

Miles’ paternal grandparents’ surnames are Villanueva and Silva.

Miles’ maternal grandfather was Vernon Wesley Gaston (the son of Edson Blaine Gaston and La Verne Ostrom). Vernon was born in Iowa. Edson was born in Iowa, the son of Clarence George Gaston and Effie Jane Smith. La Verne was born in Iowa.

Miles’ maternal grandmother was Mary Claire Buchtel (the daughter of Robert Esmond Buchtel and Clara May Gilligan). Mary was born in Nebraska. Robert was born in Nebraska, the son of Cecilia Morgan, whose parents were Irish. Clara was born in Nebraska.

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11/30/2014 – Diana Rigg – 60th Annual Evening Standard Theatre Awards – Arrivals – London Palladium – London, UK -Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg

Place of Birth: Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England

Date of Birth: July 20, 1938

Ethnicity: English

Diana Rigg is an English actress. She is the daughter of Beryl Hilda (Helliwell) and Louis Rigg.

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Birth Name: James Michael Johnston

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: July 7, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish

Jamie Johnston is a Canadian actor, singer, and songwriter. He is known for starring on the show Degrassi: The Next Generation.

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Date of Birth: April 11, 1862

Place of Birth: Glens Falls, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: August 27, 1948

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

Ethnicity:
*Welsh (father)
*English, Irish, Dutch (mother)

Charles Evans Hughes was an American statesman and politician. A Republican, he served as Governor of New York, from January 1, 1907 to October 6, 1910, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, from October 10, 1910 to June 10, 1916, U.S. Secretary of State, from March 5, 1921 to March 4, 1925, and Chief Justice of the United States, from February 24, 1930 to June 30, 1941.

He was the Republican Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1916. He was also a candidate for the Republican Party’s 1908 presidential nomination.

Chief Justice Hughes was the son of Mary Catherine (Connelly) and The Rev. David Charles Hughes, an evangelical Baptist minister, who was an abolitionist. His father was born in Monmouthshire, Wales. His mother was born in Saugerties, Ulster County, New York. He was raised partly in Oswego, New York and Newark, New Jersey.

Chief Justice Hughes was married to Antoinette Carter, with whom he had four children, including Charles Evans Hughes, Jr., who served as U.S. Solicitor General, from May 27, 1929 to April 16, 1930.

Chief Justice Hughes’ maternal grandfather was William Connelly, Jr. (the son of William Connelly and Lydia Merihew). Chief Justice Hughes’ grandfather William was born in New York. Chief Justice Hughes’ great-grandfather William was the son of Michael Connelly, who was Irish, and of Naomi Barber.

Chief Justice Hughes’ maternal grandmother was Margaret Ann Terpenning (the daughter of Lyerck Terpenning and Mariah Krows). Mariah was the daughter of Leonard Krows and Deborah Ostrander, who was of Dutch descent.

Source: Genealogy of Charles Evans Hughes – https://www.geni.com

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06/17/2018 – Dan Levy Dagerman – 2018 Dances With Films Festival “The Best People” Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by E / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Daniel Joseph Levy

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: August 9, 1983

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

Dan Levy is a Canadian actor, writer, producer, and television personality. He is the son of producer and screenwriter Deborah Divine and actor, comedian, producer, director, musician, and writer Eugene Levy. His sister is actress Sarah Levy.

Dan’s father is Jewish. His mother is Protestant.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Joseph “Joe” Levy (the son of Uziel/Israel Levy and Vinucha/Vinncia/Venus Coen). Joseph was born in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, to Jewish parents from Vidin, Bulgaria, who were likely of Sephardi Jewish descent. Uziel was the son of Mary.

Dan’s paternal grandmother was Rebecca “Betty” Kudlats (the daughter of Louis Kudlatz and Flora Raphael). Rebecca was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to Polish Jewish parents. Louis was the son of Samuel/Szmul Gdala Kudlacz/Kudlatz and Nycha/Nicha “Nellie” Szmulewicz/Zemanski/Zelmanovitz. Flora was the daughter of Joseph Raphael and Sarah/Annie/Dora/Rina/Rose Samuels/Levi/Goldberg.

Dan’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Divine.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Patricia Tyler (who was likely the daughter of Estella Barber). Estella was the daughter of Walter T. Barber and Maude.

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Birth Name: Rebecca C. Grant

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

Date of Birth: April 18, 1976

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, 1/8th Mexican, distant German and Dutch

Rebecca Spence is an American actress and writer. She is the daughter of Amy Louise and Richard Ellard “Dick” Grant.

Rebecca’s paternal grandfather was Charles John Grant (the son of Charles Grant and Pabla Garcia). Rebecca’s grandfather Charles was born in Sabinas, Mexico, to a Scottish father and a Mexican mother.

Rebecca’s paternal grandmother was Carlotta Violet Cheney (the daughter of Julius William Cheney and Mildred Imelda Jester). Julius was the son of Jehial/Jabiah/Joehial W. Cheney and Minerva N. Jenkins. Mildred was the daughter of James Jester and Mary Jewett.

Rebecca’s maternal grandfather was Roger Earle Phillips (the son of Louis Ross Phillips and Theresa Frances Fish). Louis was the son of Charles Phillips and Nettie Frances Van Dorn. Theresa was the daughter of William C. Fish and Anna Frances Bodfish.

Rebecca’s maternal grandmother was Maud A. Larkin (the daughter of Thomas Kinsey Larkin and Ada M. Brower). Thomas was the son of Isaac Larkin and Rachel C. Kinsey. Ada was the daughter of Amos Brower.

Sources: Obituary of Rebecca’s father, Richard Ellard “Dick” Grant – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101598319
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKTL-RNMR

Rebecca’s paternal grandfather, Charles John Grant, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4VG-NM7
Charles on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCMQ-3W4

Obituary of Rebecca’s maternal grandfather, Roger Earle Phillips – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKGZ-C1XC

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Birth Name: Kevin Edward McHale

Place of Birth: Hibbings, St Louis, Missouri, USA

Date of Birth: December 19, 1957

Ethnicity: 50% Croatian, 25% Irish, 25% English

Family Background: Kevin Edward McHale (not to be confused with the actor Kevin Michael McHale) is an American retired basketball player who played his entire NBA career with the Boston Celtics.

Kevin McHale was the son of Paul Austin McHale and Josephine Patricia Starcevich. Kevin’s father was of half Irish and half English ancestry whereas Kevin’s mother was of 100% Croatian descent.

McHale’s paternal grandfather was Edward Joseph McHale, the son of Patrick McHale and Mary Jones. Patrick was from Mayo, Ireland and Mary immigrated from Kerry, Ireland.

McHale’s paternal grandmother was Ellen E. Sellwood, the daughter of John Sellwood and Mary Austin. Both John and Mary were from England.

Kevin McHale’s maternal grandparents were John Ivan Starcevich and Louise Vjekoslava. They were both Croatian.

Source: Geni.com (focusing mainly on McHale’s fathers side of family)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121652322 (Kevin McHale’s mothers obituary)

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Birth Name: Otto Everett Graham Jr.

Place of Birth: Waukegan, Illinois, USA

Date of Birth: December 6, 1921

Place of Death: Sarasota, Florida, USA

Date of Death: December 17, 2003

Ethnicity: English, Scotch-Irish, Northern Irish, Swiss, possibly Irish

Family Background: Otto Graham was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.

Otto Graham was the son of Otto Everett Graham and Cardonna E. Hays.

Graham’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Carter Graham, the son of Francis Marion Graham and Barbara Vina Whitener. Francis and Barbara were both from Missouri.

Graham’s paternal grandmother was Nora Cornelia Creasy, the daughter of Charles Wesley Creasy and Margarette Ann Wallace. Charles was born in Virginia whereas Margarette was born in Tennessee.

Graham’s maternal grandfather was James Monroe Hays, the son of Robert Allen Hays and Miranda Louise Marsh. Both Robert and Miranda were born in Ohio.

Graham’s maternal grandmother was Emma A. Thompson, the daughter of Joseph Thompson and Nancy Pierson. Joseph was born in Ohio and Nancy was born in Virginia.

Source: Geni.com

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194284206/otto-everett-graham (Otto Graham’s fathers obituary)

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09/13/2018 – Emma Mackey – Netflix’s “Maniac” World Premiere – Arrivals – Southbank Centre – Lambeth, London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Emma Margaret Marie Tachard-Mackey

Place of Birth: Le Mans, France

Date of Birth: 4 January, 1996

Ethnicity:
*French (father)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Emma Mackey is a French-British actress. She is the daughter of Rachel, a volunteer at a charity, and Philippe, a school headmaster. Her father is French and her mother is English.

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