Birth Name: Charles Duane Baker, Jr.

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

Date of Birth: November 13, 1956

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Charlie Baker is an American businessperson and politician. A Republican, he has served as Governor of Massachusetts, since January 8, 2015. He was previously Secretary of Health and Human Services of Massachusetts, from October 1992 to November 1994, and Secretary of Administration and Finance of Massachusetts, from November 1994 to September 1998.

Charlie is the son of Alice Elizabeth “Betty” (Ghormley) and Charles Duane Baker III, a businessperson. His father served as U.S. Under Secretary of Health and Human Services, from 1983 to 1984. Charlie was raised in Needham and Rockport, Massachusetts. On his father’s side in particular, he has Colonial American ancestry, tracing to Massachusetts in the 1600s.

Charlie is married to Lauren Cardy Schadt, with whom he has three children. Lauren worked in advertising. She is the daughter of James P. Schadt, who was the CEO of Reader’s Digest and Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages.

Charlie’s paternal grandfather was Charles Duane Baker, Jr. (the son of Charles Duane Baker and Letitia Beattie Ronk). Charlie’s grandfather Charles was a politician. Charlie’s great-grandfather Charles D. Baker was born in Painted Post, New York, in upstate NY, and was a Member of the New York State Assembly from the 2nd Steuben district, from 1885 to 1887, and Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, from c. 1889 to 1908. He was the son of Harrison H. Baker and Elizabeth Fleming.

Charlie’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor Johnson Little (the daughter of Henry Bailey Little and Fanny Gray). Eleanor was born in Massachusetts. Fanny was the daughter of John Gray and Nancy Toppan Johnson.

Charlie’s maternal grandfather was Ralph Kalb Ghormley (the son of The Rev. David Owen Ghormley and Alice Minerva Irwin). Ralph was born in Oregon. The Rev. David was the son of Thomas Ghormley and Anne Martin.

Charlie’s maternal grandmother was named Jean McDougall. Jean was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Source: Genealogy of Charlie Baker – https://www.geni.com

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Phillips in 2016, photo by cvanwagoner/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Laura Mackenzie Phillips

Place of Birth: Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 10, 1959

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish

Mackenzie Phillips is an American actress and singer. She is the daughter of John Phillips, singer in The Mamas & the Papas, and his first wife, Susan Stuart Adams. She is the half-sister of singer/actress Chynna Phillips and actress/model Bijou Phillips.

Mackenzie’s paternal grandfather was Claude Andrew Phillips (the son of John Phillips and Anna Moran). Claude was born in New York. John was born in Canada, to Irish parents, Thomas Phillips and Marcella Mercy Burgess. Anna was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Mackenzie’s paternal grandmother was Edna Gertrude Gaines (the daughter of Edmund Franklin Gaines and Zora Gertrude Hardgrave). Edna was born in Mexico, to American parents. Edmund was the son of Charles William Gaines and Martha Isabell Black. Zora was the daughter of Jasper Newton Hardgrave and Winnie Jane Steele.

Mackenzie’s maternal grandfather was James Frederick Adams (the son of James Frederick Adams and Nellie Bland Appold). James was the son of Frederick Adolphus Adams and Sally W. Hayman. Nellie was the daughter of George Julius Appold and Sarah Mackall MacKenzie.

Mackenzie’s maternal grandmother was named Juanita E. Wilkins.

Source: https://gw.geneanet.org

Genealogy of John Phillips – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: William Theodore Walton III

Place of Birth: La Mesa, California, USA

Date of Birth: November 5, 1952

Ethnicity: English

Bill Walton is an American professional basketball player, and television sportscaster.

Bill is the son of Gloria Anne (Hickey) and William Theodore Walton, Jr.

Bill’s paternal grandfather was William Theodore Walton (the son of Danny Walton and Mary Ann Lidgett). Mary Ann was born in England.

Bill’s paternal grandmother was Pearle E. Williams (the daughter of Charles E. Williams and Mary Ella White). Charles was the son of John Oliver Williams and Miriam Hall Abbey.

Bill’s maternal grandparents were named Patrick Hickey II and Emily Hickey.

Sources: Obituaries of Bill’s paternal grandparents, William Theodore Walton and Pearle E. (Williams) Walton – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Albert Walter Lyle

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

Date of Birth: July 22, 1944

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Sparky Lyle is an American professional baseball player. He was a left-handed relief pitcher. He spent sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Sparky is the son of Margaret E. and Albert Howard Lyle.

Sparky’s paternal grandfather was John Edgar Lyle (the son of Joseph Dennis Lyle and Anna Catherine Wanner).

Sparky’s paternal grandmother was Evelyn Viola “Eva” Geer (the daughter of John Sylvester Geer and Nancy Celia Smith). Evelyn was born in Pennsylvania. John was the son of Luther Smith Geer and Sara Ganoe. Nancy was the daughter of Solomon Smith and Rachel Burkett.

Sparky’s maternal grandfather was Brady Ward Oberdorff (the son of Leonard Harrison Henry Oberdorff and Elizabeth Minerva Summerson).

Sparky’s maternal grandmother was Annie/Anna M. Glass (the daughter of Henry Power Glass and Margaret Ann Payne). Sparky’s grandmother Annie was born in Pennsylvania.

Source: Genealogies of Sparky’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

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Richie in 2016, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: August 24, 1998

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American, small amounts of English, Scottish, and French-Canadian
*maternal grandfather – Greek
*maternal grandmother – English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Sofia Richie is an American model. She is the daughter of Lionel Richie, a famed musician, and Diane Kerry/Keri Alexander, a dancer and designer. Among her siblings is Nicole Richie (who is Lionel’s adopted daughter).

Sofia’s father is African-American; his parents were both black, with small amounts of English and Scottish, and distant French-Canadian, ancestry. Sofia’s mother is white. She is of Greek descent on her own father’s side, and of English, Irish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry on her own mother’s. A picture of Sofia’s mother and maternal grandmother can be seen here. Sofia’s mother was described as a “Greek beauty” in a 1993 article in Regents/Prentice Hall.

Sofia has said:

I’m very light, so some people don’t really know that I’m black… I’ve been in situations where people will say something kind of racist and I’ll step in and they’ll be like, ‘Oh, well, you’re light.’ That still doesn’t cut it, buddy. It’s 2016 – you better get your s–t together before you get slapped out here.

Sofia’s paternal grandfather was Lionel/Lyonel Brockman Richie (the son of Charles A./E. Richie and Ida J. Garfield). Lionel was born in Alabama, to African-American parents. Charles was the son of Henry Richie and Georgia Anna.

Sofia’s paternal grandmother was Alberta R. Foster (the daughter of Albert Davidson Foster and Adelaide M. Brown). Alberta was born in Tennessee, to African-American parents. Albert was the son of George Foster and Betsey. Adelaide was the daughter of John Louis Brown and Volenderver Towson. Sofia’s great-great-grandfather John was the National leader and co-founder of “The Knights of the Wise Men,” a fraternal organization for black men in the post-Civil War period; John was the son of a white slave owner, Morgan Williams Brown, of English, Scottish, and French-Canadian descent, and of Mariah, who was a slave.

Sofia’s maternal grandfather is named Theodore T. “Ted” Alexander (the son of Stephanos Alexandropolis and Diamondo). Ted is of Greek ancestry.

Sofia’s maternal grandmother is Marilyn J. Gilbert (the daughter of Raymond Dewey Gilbert and Virginia Rae Moss Ferry). Marilyn is caucasian. Raymond was born in Illinois, the son of Irish parents, Stephen Winfield Gilbert and Martha Hill. Virginia was the daughter of David Walter Ferry and Maybell/Maybelle Jane Sherwin Moss.

Sofia’s parents Lionel and Diane Richie in 2002, photo by Prphotos

Sources: Information about Sofia’s father’s appearance on Who Do You Think You Are?, 2011 – http://www.ancestraldiscoveries.com

Genealogy of Sofia Richie (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Sofia’s father – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Sofia’s paternal grandfather, Lionel/Lyonel Brockman Richie, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sofia’s father (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Sofia’s paternal grandmother, Alberta R. Foster, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sofia’s paternal great-great-grandfather, John Louis Brown – http://www.findagrave.com

Sofia’s maternal great-grandfather, Raymond Dewey Gilbert, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Sofia’s maternal great-grandfather, Raymond Dewey Gilbert – https://www.findagrave.com

Sofia’s maternal great-grandmother, Virginia Rae Moss Ferry, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: John Francis Reed

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

Date of Birth: November 12, 1949

Ethnicity:
*87.5% Irish
*12.5% English

Jack Reed is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, since January 3, 1997. He was previously a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island, from January 3, 1991 to January 3, 1997.

Jack is the son of Mary Louise (Monahan) and Joseph Anthony Reed. He is married to Senate staffer Julia Hart, with whom he has a daughter.

Jack’s paternal grandfather was Edwin Joseph Reed (the son of Edwin Reed and Mary Elizabeth McKenna). Jack’s grandfather Edwin was born in Rhode Island. Jack’s great-grandfather Edwin was the son of Hugh Maxwell Reed and Sophia Catherine Lawrence, who had deep roots in Massachusetts, with English ancestry. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of William McKenna and Ann, and was of Irish origin.

Jack’s paternal grandmother was Kathryn/Catherine Gertrude Byrne (the daughter of Martin Byrne and Ellen Tully). Kathryn was born in Rhode Island, to Irish parents.

Jack’s maternal grandfather was James Joseph Monahan (the son of Malachi Monahan and Margaret Jane Harvey). Malachi and Margret were Irish.

Jack’s maternal grandmother was Mary Jane Merrity (the daughter of Peter Merrity and Mary Moran). Peter and Mary were Irish.

Sources: https://www.britannica.com

Genealogy of Jack Reed (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Jack’s paternal grandparents, Edwin Joseph Reed and Kathryn Gertrude Byrne – https://www.familysearch.org

Death records of Jack’s paternal grandparents, Edwin Joseph Reed and Kathryn Gertrude (Byrne) Reed – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Jack’s paternal great-grandparents, Edwin Reed and Mary Elizabeth McKenna – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Keir Rodney Starmer

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

Date of Birth: 2 September, 1962

Ethnicity: English, small amount of Irish

Keith Starmer is an English politician and barrister. He has been Leader of the Labour Party, and thus Leader of the Opposition, since 4 April, 2020. He has been a Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, from 8 May, 2015, and was previously Director of Public Prosecutions, from 1 November, 2008 to 1 November, 2013.

He is the son of Josephine (Baker), a nurse, and Rodney Starmer, a toolmaker. He is married to solicitor Victoria Alexander, with whom he has two children.

Keir’s patrilineal line traces to John Thomas Starmer, who was born, c. 1787, in Hundleby, Lincolnshire.

Keir’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Starmer (the son of Gustavus Adolphus Starmer and Katherine Mitchell). Herbert was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Gustavus Adolphus was the son of George Starmer and Matilda Buswell. Katherine was the daughter of James Mitchell and Johanna Landrigan, whose parents were Irish, her father from Tipperary, County Tipperary, and her mother from Kilkenny, County Kilkenny.

Keir’s paternal grandmother was Doris Edith Parsons (the son of Arthur Kenrick Parsons and Emma Halsey). Doris was born in Godstone, Surrey, England. Arthur was the son of William Thomas Parsons and Elizabeth English. Emma was the daughter of John Halsey and Adelaide Cannell.

Keir’s maternal grandfather was Ernest G. Crouch-Baker (the son of Alfred William Crouch Baker and Edith May Burgess). Ernest was born in Tonbridge, Kent, England. Alfred was the son of Alfred Crouch Baker and Ann Boorman. Edith was the daughter of William Burgess.

Keir’s maternal grandmother was Beryl Eileen Patricia Jones Quinnell (the daughter of Richard George Quinnell and Elsie Ada Such). Beryl was born in Farnham, Surrey, England. Richard was the son of Richard Quinnell, who was born in Cork, Ireland, and of Mary Ann Pusey, who was English. Elsie was the daughter of William John Such and Elizabeth Alice Monk.

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

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Birth Name: Reece Daniel Thompson

Place of Birth: White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: November 22, 1988

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Reece Thompson, also credited by his birth name Reece Daniel Thompson, is a Canadian actor.

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Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: October 29, 2005

Ethnicity: English, Scottish

Farrah Mackenzie is an American actress. She is the daughter of model and actress Angela Little (Angela Michelle Little) and actor Andy Mackenzie (Andrew C. Mackenzie).

Farrah’s paternal grandfather was director Will Mackenzie.

Farrah’s paternal grandmother was actress Patricia Cope MacKenzie.

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

Date of Birth: 1 May, 2004

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian
*mother – French, Irish, Spanish, Acadian/Cajun, French-Canadian, French-Haitian, German, distant French-Montserratian, possibly distant Irish-Montserratian, remote German-Swiss, remote Basque, remote Breton, remote Italian, remote English, remote French-Swiss, and 1/864 Metchiperta or Kaskaskia, and 1/3456 Miꞌkmaq

Charli’s heritage on her father’s side is Italian. Charli’s heritage on her mother’s side includes French, Irish, Spanish, Acadian/Cajun, French-Haitian, French Montserratian, Breton, English, German-Swiss, German, Italian, Basque, French-Swiss, Metchiperta or Kaskaskia, Miꞌkmaq, and possibly Irish-Montserratian.

Her paternal grandfather Peter D’Amelio was born in New York to an Italian born father Leonardo D’Amelio and an American mother Rose Dadabo. Leonardo was born to Pietro D’Amelio and Erminia Lammardo. Pietro D’Amelio was born to Francantonio D’Amelio and Reginalda Palandro both of Sala Consilina, Salerno, Campania, Italy. Erminia was born to Vincenzo Lammardo and Maria Tuozzo of Sala Consilina, Salerno, Campania, Italy.

Her maternal grandmother Rosemarie Peracine was born in New York to American parents Paul Peracine and Violet Robustelli. Paul was born to Italian parents Ralph Peracine of Bari, Italy and Rose Morea of Toritto, Bari, Puglia, Italy. Rose was born to Natale Nicola Morea and Nicola Maria Rossano. Violet Robustelli was born to Andrew Robustelli of Sarno, Salerno, Campania, Italy and to Carmela Vocile of New York. Andrew Robustelli was born to Aniello Robustelli and Maria Manna of Sarno, Salerno, Campania, Italy. Carmela Vocile was born to Vincenzo Vocile of Italy and to Marianna Testa of Caiazzo, Caserta, Campania, Italy.

Her paternal grandfather Le Roy O’Brien was born in Louisiana to American parents Lee O’Brien and Vida Viator. Lee O’Brien was born to Americans John O’Brien and Eliska/Aliska Decuir. John O’Brien was born to Irish parents Timothy O’Brien and Johanna/Johana/Joanna St. Gin/St. John. Eliska/Aliska Decuir was born to American parents Maximillien DeCuir Jr. and Marie Clara Mestayer. Maximillien DeCuir Sr. was born to American parents Maximillien DeCuir and Susanne Broussard. Susanne Broussard’s paternal grandfather was Acadian leader Joseph Broussard. The singer Beyonce is also a descendant of Broussard making her and Charli sixth cousins.  Marie Clara Mestayer was the daughter of Francois Mestayer of Santo Domingo, Haiti, and Euphemie/Euphamie Meyer of Louisiana. Vida Viator was born to American parents Elias Viator and Lydia LaSalle both of Louisiana. Elias Viator was born to American parents Severin Viator and Zulma/Zelma/Zilma Romero both of Louisiana. Lydia LaSalle was born to Americans Alfred LaSalle and Clelie Comeaux of Louisiana. Charli’s 8th great grandmother through Vida Viator was Dorothee Accica, a Native American woman of the Metchiperta or the Kaskaskia tribe of Illinois. Le Roy’s heritage includes French, Irish, Spanish, Acadian/Cajun, French-Haitian, French Montserratian, German-Swiss, English, German, Breton, Italian, Basque, Metchiperta or Kaskaskia, Miꞌkmaq, and possibly Irish-Montserratian

Her maternal grandmother’s name is Jeanette Mouton. Jeanette is the daughter of American parents Ursin Mouton and Louisa Boutin. Ursin Mouton was born to American parents Jean Mouton and Leah Simon both of Louisiana. Louisa Boutin was born to American parents Jean Bouton and Louise/Louisa Richard both of Louisiana. Jeanette is of French, French-Canadian, Acadian/Cajun, Breton, German, German-Swiss, and French-Swiss ancestry. 

Sources: 

Genealogy of Charli http://www.hpeterjr.us/

Ancestry tree of Charli https://www.ancestry.com/

obituary of her paternal grandfather LeRoy O’Brien http://www.newspapers.com/

Grave of her paternal grandfather LeRoy O’Brien https://www.findagrave.com/

Geni profile of Joseph Broussard https://www.geni.com/

Profile of ancestors from Haiti and additional ancestors https://gw.geneanet.org/

Photo of her grandmother Jeanette Mouton alongside Charli’s mother and maternal aunts https://www.instagram.com/

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Birth Name: Ronald Joseph Radke

Place of Birth: Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 15, 1983

Ethnicity: German, English, Portuguese, Blackfoot Native American

Ronnie Radke is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, musician, and record producer.

Ronnie is the son of Ella and Russell Radke. He has a daughter with his former partner, model Crissy Henderson.

Ronnie has written: “…I’m Blackfoot Indian and portuguese and what ever my white ass dad is…”

Ronnie’s paternal grandfather was Emil Henry Radke (the son of Fredric Radke and Julia Marie Weiss). Fredric was born in Maryland or Russia, the son of Gottlieb/Gotlieb Radke and Christina Weis/Wies, who were ethnic Germans, from Poland. Julia was the daughter of Stephen Weiss and Eva Wagner, who were also ethnic Germans, from Poland.

Ronnie’s paternal grandmother is named Nancy Atherton.

Ronnie’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Freeman.

Sources: Genealogy of Ronnie’s paternal grandfather, Emil Henry Radke – https://wc.rootsweb.com

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Arthur in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Zackary Herrera

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

Date of Birth: September 12, 2006

Ethnicity: Hispanic, English, German

Zackary Arthur is an American actor. He is the son of singer, actress, writer, producer, and director Marci Richmond-Herrera and Art Herrera. His brother is actor Aiden Arthur.

Zackary’s maternal grandfather is named Gary Michael Richmond (the son of parents surnamed Richmond and Fults).

Zackary’s maternal grandmother is named Carol Sue Sowers (the daughter of parents surnamed Sowers and Edwards).

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Birth Name: Julian M. Richings

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

Date of Birth: 30 August, 1956

Ethnicity: English

Julian Richings is an English-Canadian actor. He was born in Oxford, and moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1984.

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Birth Name: Blythe Katherine Danner

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

Date of Birth: February 3, 1943

Ethnicity:
*84.375% German, including Swiss-German
*12.5% English-Barbadian
*3.125% Irish

Blythe Danner is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Katherine M. (Kile) and Harry Earl Danner. She was married to director Bruce Paltrow, until his death, with whom she has two children, actress and food writer Gwyneth Paltrow and writer and director Jake Paltrow.

She is the sister of opera singer and actor Harry Danner and performer and director Dorothy “Dottie” Danner, and a maternal half-sister of violin maker William Moennig. Blythe is a half-aunt of actress Katherine Moening, who is William’s daughter.

Blythe is of mostly German descent, including Swiss-German and Alsatian ancestors. Her family has deep roots in Pennsylvania, going back to the early 1600s (“Pennsylvania Dutch,” the nickname for Pennsylvania Germans). She also has an Irish-born three times great-grandmother and a great-grandmother who was from Barbados, and had English ancestry.

Blythe’s patrilineal line can be traced to Ulrich Danner, who was born, c. 1670, in Mannheim, Markgrafschaft Baden.

Blythe’s paternal grandfather was Harry/Henry Bollinger Danner (the son of John Solomon/Shaffer Danner and Arabella Bollinger). Harry was born in Pennsylvania, and was of mostly Pennsylvania Dutch [German] ancestry. John was the son of Solomon Danner and Lydia Ann Shaffer/Schaffer. Arabella was the daughter of Emanuel Bollinger and Sarah Senft, whose own mother, Sarah Daugherty, was Irish.

Blythe’s paternal grandmother was Ida May Yetter (the daughter of David T. Yetter and Rosamund/Rosamond Isabel Stoute/Stout). Ida was born in Pennsylvania. David had German ancestry. Rosamund was born on Barbados, and had English ancestry. She was the daughter of Samuel Stoute/Stout and Sarah Frances Moore.

Blythe’s maternal grandfather was Harry Frederick Kile (the son of William Harry Kile and Rosa Schlump). Blythe’s grandfather Harry was born in Pennsylvania. William was of German descent. Rosa was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents.

Blythe’s maternal grandmother was named Pauline Friedericke Holzwarth/Holzworth. Pauline was an emigrant from Oberweißbach, Germany, who came to the U.S., at the age of fourteen, as an indentured servant, in 1903.

Source: Genealogies of Blythe Danner – https://www.geni.com
https://worldconnect.rootsweb.com
https://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

Information about Blythe’s daughter Gwyneth’s appearance on Who Do You Think You Are?, 2011 – http://ancestraldiscoveries.blogspot.ca

Marriage record of Blythe’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Samuel Stoute/Stout and Sarah Frances Moore – https://www.familysearch.org

Blythe’s maternal grandfather, Harry Frederick Kile, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Richard Scott Harmon

Place of Birth: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: August 18, 1991

Ethnicity: English, French-Canadian, Italian, Mi’kmaq First Nations

Richard Harmon is a Canadian actor. He is the son of director Allan Harmon and producer Cynde Harmon. His sister is actress Jessica Harmon. Jessica is married to American actor Lenny Jacobson.

Richard’s father is originally from upstate New York, U.S.

Richard’s mother is of part Mi’kmaq First Nations ancestry. She is an advocate for Aboriginal productions.

Richard’s maternal grandfather was Dr. John Bertrand Scott.

Richard’s maternal grandmother was Carmen Jeannette Verrecchia (the daughter of George Verrecchia and Emily/Emilia Alice Cormier). George was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, and had Italian ancestry. Emily had French-Canadian ancestry, and was the daughter of James Cormier and Anna/Annie Marche.

Sources: http://www.vancouversun.com
https://playbackonline.ca

Obituary of Richard’s maternal grandfather, Dr. John Bertrand Scott – http://canadianobits.com

Obituary of Richard’s maternal grandmother, Carmen Jeannette (Verrecchia) Scott – http://federationgenealogie.qc.ca

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Birth Name: Sylvia Celeste Shoemaker

Date of Birth: October 19, 1936

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

Date of Death: November 20, 2013

Place of Death: San Jose, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, some English and Irish, remote Welsh

Sylvia Browne was an American writer. She described herself as a medium with psychic abilities.

She was the daughter of Missouri-born parents, Celeste E. (Call) and William Lee Shoemaker. Sylvia was raised Catholic.

She was married to Michael Ulery, until her death. She had two children with her first husband Gary Dufresne. Her surname was from her former husband Kenzil Dalzell Brown, whose name she took and then added an “e” to.

Sylvia’s paternal grandfather was William H. Shoemaker (the son of Edward Shoemaker and Sarah/Sally Baker). William was born in Independence, Missouri.

Sylvia’s paternal grandmother was named Hattie/Addie Buscher. Hattie was born in Missouri, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sylvia’s maternal grandfather was Marcus Henry Coil (the son of Noah Voy Coil, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Brown). Marcus was born in Missouri. Noah was the son of Noah Coil, whose mother was Irish, and of Elizabeth Lail. Both the Coil and Lail surnames originate in Germany. Sylvia’s great-grandmother Elizabeth Ann Brown was the daughter of Joseph Walker Brown and Harriett Ann Mountjoy.

Sylvia’s maternal grandmother was named Ada Celeste Kaufholz (the daughter of Herman Henri Kaufhottz/Kaufholz and Elizabeth or Ida Katrina von Banica). Sylvia’s grandmother Ada was born in Germany, or in Missouri, to German parents.

Sources: Genealogies of Sylvia Browne – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

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

Sylvia’s paternal grandparents, William H. Shoemaker and Hattie/Addie Buscher, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
William H. Shoemaker and Hattie/Addie Buscher on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sylvia’s paternal grandfather, William H. Shoemaker, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Richardson-Sellers in 2017, photo by cvanwagoner/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Maisie Onya Richardson-Sellers

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

Date of Birth: 2 March, 1992

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*African-Guyanese (mother)

Maisie Richardson-Sellers is a British actress.

Source: https://twitter.com

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Birth Name: John Howard Carpenter

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

Date of Birth: January 16, 1948

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish and Dutch

John Carpenter is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and composer. He is known for his legendary horror films Halloween (1978), The Fog (1980), and The Thing (1982), and thrillers Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) and Escape from New York (1981), among other work.

John was born in Carthage, in upstate New York, the son of Milton Jean (Carter), from Missouri, and Howard Ralph Carpenter, a music professor, who had been born in Natural Bridge, New York. His family moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1953, where his father worked.

John is married to producer Sandy King. He has a son, Cody, with his former wife, actress Adrienne Barbeau.

John’s paternal grandfather was Clinton Charles Carpenter (the son of Lafayette/La Fayette Carpenter and Caroline/Carline Schloop/Sloupe/Slupe). Clinton was born in New York. Lafayette was the son of Sylvester Carpenter and Jerusha Tooley. Caroline was the daughter of Benedict Schloop and Mary Mathys.

John’s paternal grandmother was Sophie Ruth Chaffee (the daughter of Lewis Roselle/Rosell Chaffee and Mary Louisa Otis). Sophie was born in New York. Her parents operated a farm at Castorland. Mary Louisa was the daughter of John G. Otis and Jerusha Thompson.

John’s maternal grandfather was Milton Graves Carter (the son of Frederick Cassander Carter and Eliza E. Graves). Milton was born in New York. Frederick was the son of Asa Barnes Carter and Sheloma Thompson. John’s great-grandmother Eliza was the daughter of Lurinda.

John’s maternal grandmother was named Elsie Baldwin. Elsie was born in Missouri.

Sources: Genealogy of John Carpenter – https://gw.geneanet.org

Genealogy of John’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of John’s father – http://www.jckirbyandson.com

Marriage record of John’s paternal grandparents, Clinton Charles Carpenter and Sophie Ruth Chaffee – https://www.familysearch.org

John’s paternal grandfather, Clinton Charles Carpenter, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of John Carpenter (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org

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

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Costine in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Adriana Costine

Place of Birth: College Station, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 17, 2005

Ethnicity:
*father – English, some Scottish
*mother – Dominican Republic

Didi Costine is an American actress.

She is the daughter of actors Laura Costine and Dustan Costine (Dustan Wells Costine).

Didi’s paternal grandfather is David Wayne Costine (the son of Donald Walter Costine and Jo Ann Harris). David was born in Texas. Donald was the son of Charles Wilson Costine and Laura Aline Albritton.

Didi’s paternal grandmother is Sylvia Lynne Blair (the daughter of James Ray Blair and Nelda Marie Willey). Nelda was the daughter of Rice/Price Watters Willey and Lula Lucille Strickland.

Didi’s maternal grandfather likely was named Rafael Ledesma.

Didi’s maternal grandmother likely was surnamed Sanchez.

Source: Obituary of Didi’s paternal great-grandmother, Nelda Marie (Willey) Blair – https://www.dossmanfh.com

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Date of Birth: July 5, 1936

Place of Birth: Goessel, Kansas, U.S.

Date of Death: April 22, 2020

Place of Death: San Marcos, Texas, U.S.

Ethnicity: English

Shirley Knight was an American actress. She was a two-time Academy Award nominee.

Shirley was the daughter of Virginia (Webster) and Noel Johnson Knight, an oil company executive.

Shirley was married to English, writer John Hopkins, until his death. She had a daughter, actress Kaitlin Hopkins, with her former husband, actor and producer Gene Persson; and a daughter with John.

Shirley’s paternal grandfather was named George Calvin Knight.

Source: Obituaries of Shirley’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

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