Shirley Jackson was an American author. She is known for her horror and mystery fiction, including the novels The Haunting of Hill House and the story “The Lottery.”
Shirley was the daughter of Geraldine Maxwell (Bugby) and Leslie Hardie Jackson. She was married to literary critic Stanley Edgar Hyman, until her death, with whom she had four children.
Shirley’s maternal grandfather was Maxwell Greene Bugbee (the son of John Stephenson Bugee and Annie Maxwell Greene). John was a prominent lawyer in San Francisco, and a Superior Court Judge in Alaska. John was the son of Samuel Charles Bugbee, an architect, from New Brunswick, whose designs included the homes of industrialists Leland Stanford and Charles Crocker, and the Mendocino Presbyterian Church; and of Abbie Stephenson, who was from Maine.
Shirley’s maternal grandmother was named Evangeline “Mimi” Field (the daughter of Chauncey Field and Julia).
Jamie Costa is an American actor, director, producer, writer, voice actor, filmmaker, and impressionist.
Jamie’s paternal grandfather was Louis Edward Costa (the son of Mars Caldwell Costa and Eloise Edna Vonderlieth). Louis was born in South Carolina. Mars was born in either Georgia or Florida, the son of Joseph Elliott Costa, whose father was Italian, and of Clara India Page. Eloise was born in South Carolina, the daughter of Hugh Augustus Von Der Lieth and Lottie Marian Roberts.
Jamie’s paternal grandmother is/was Mildred “Mickey” Hudson (who likely was the daughter of Oscar S. Hudson and Mary Williams). Mildred was born in Virginia. Oscar was born in West Virginia. Mary was born in Virginia, the daughter of Arthur Mason Williams and Eva Elizabeth Skelton.
Jamie’s maternal grandfather was Willard Wilfred Bolchoz (the son of Theodore R. Bolchoz/Bolchez and Mamie Heissenbuttle). Willard was born in South Carolina. Theodore was born in South Carolina, the son of Theodore Richard Bolchoz and Wilhelmina Eleanor Rowland. Mamie was born in South Carolina, the daughter of Fred J. Heissenbuttle and Mary Ellen Rattigan/Radigan.
Jamie’s maternal grandmother was Rose Martens (the daughter of Louis Henry Martens and Rosa Lee/Rosalie Stramm). Jamie’s grandmother Rose was born in South Carolina. Louis was born in South Carolina, the son of Henry C. Martens, whose parents were German, and of Marie Adeline Kangeter, whose parents were also German. Jamie’s great-grandmother Rosa was born in South Carolina, the daughter of Otto Stramm, who was German, and of Rosa/Rose/Rosalie Stunkel, whose parents were also German.
Ethnicity: French, English, German, possibly other
Cody Saintgnue is an American actor and model. He is the biological son of Rick Lee Saintgnue. Cody was adopted at the age of nine by Brenda Rose.
Cody is sometimes said to be of French and Cherokee Native American descent. Cody has stated that his biological father is of partial Cherokee descent.
Cody’s biological paternal grandfather was named Donny Saintgnue.
Cody’s paternal grandmother was Jolene Purvis (the daughter of Willie Arnold Purvis and Hazel Sheard). Willie was the son of Thomas Raphael Purvis and Lillian Abney. Hazel was the daughter of John Sheard and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Mastern.
Ancestry/Genealogy: Steve Van Buren was a Honduran-American professional football player who was a halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles of National Football League (NFL).
Steve Van Buren was the son of Steven Wood Van Buren Sr. and Adeline Lenare Bush.
Van Buren’s paternal grandparents were William Van Buren and Lillian Isabella Wood (the daughter of Stephen Ebert Wood Jr. and Sarah Ann Thompson).
Van Buren’s maternal grandfather was James Fisher Bush Sr., the son of James Lindsay Bush and Ellen Jane Bodden.
Van Buren’s maternal grandmother was Ann Catherine Williams, the daughter of Henry Fredrick Williams Jr. and Elizabeth Adeline Morgan. Henry was born in Wales and immigrated to Honduras.
Ancestry/Genealogy: Bobby Doerr was an American professional baseball second baseman who played all 14 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Boston Red Sox.
Bobby Doerr was the son of Harold Doerr and Frances Ida Herrnberger.
Doerr’s paternal grandfather was John Rueben Doerr, the son of Philip Henry Doerr and Mary Theresa Michaels.
Doerr’s paternal grandmother was Emma Flora Muncton, the daughter of Henry Monkton and Jane Day.
Doerr’s maternal grandfather was John Baptist Herrnberger, the son of John Herrberger and Frances Schradinger.
Doerr’s maternal grandmother was Jennie Eliza Strader, the daughter of Aquilla Worth Strader and Ida Adella Stancliff.
Place of Birth: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK
Date of Birth: 4 July 1965
Ethnicity: English
Ancestry/Genealogy: Jo Whiley is an English radio DJ and television presenter.
Jo is the daughter of Martin J. Whiley and Christine E. Hand.
Jo’s paternal grandparents were Arthur E. Whiley (the son of ? Whiley and ? Going) and May Andrews.
Jo’s maternal grandparents were Geoffrey N. Hand (the son of John T.C. Hand and Maude E. Pulley) and Joan W. Phipps (the daughter of Frank Phipps and Ada E.E. Henley).
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, German, distant Dutch, possibly other
Hart Denton is an American actor.
His uncle (father’s brother) is actor Dean Denton.
Hart’s paternal grandfather is named Bo Denton (the son of Rex Denton and Betty Jo Keeter). Bo was born in Arkansas. Rex was born in Arkansas, the son of Jesse/Jess Denton and Lucille Henry. Betty was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Grady B. Keeter and Nancy D. Reed.
Hart’s paternal grandmother is named Patricia “Pat” Smith. Patricia was born in Arkansas, and was adopted by William Arling Smith and Lola Rodgers right after birth.
Hart’s maternal grandfather was Charles Ernest Acuff (the son of Ernest/Earnest Acuff and Nettie/Mattie William Johnson). Charles was born in Arkansas. Hart’s great-grandfather Ernest was born in Tennessee, the son of Millard Fillmore Acuff and Nancy Rebecca Achell. Nettie was born in Arkansas.
Hart’s maternal grandmother was Czarina Blanche Howard (the daughter of James Walker Howard and Nima/Nimo Pandora Robertson). Czarina was born in Tennessee. James was born in Tennessee, the son of Benjamin Richard Howard and Florence Hester Young. Nima was born in Alabama, the daughter of Abner Joseph Robertson and Czarina Missouri McClain.
Sources: Obituary of Hart’s paternal great-grandmother, Betty Jo (Keeter) Denton – http://www.ancestry.com
Place of Birth: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Date of Birth: May 27, 1997
Ethnicity: English, possibly other
Ancestry/Genealogy: Daniel Jones is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).
Daniel Jones is the son of Daniel Stephen Jones Jr. and Rebecca Madge Bates.
Jones’ paternal grandfather was Daniel Stephen Jones, the son of Rowland Judson Jones I and Lidie A. Alderman. Rowland was born in North Carolina, the son of Spurgeon Jones and Mary Ann Lancaster. Lidie was the daughter of Daniel Stephen Alderman and Eliza Lydia Hobday Purcell.
Helen Clark is a New Zealand politician. She served as Prime Minister of New Zealand, from 10 December, 1999 to 19 November, 2008.
Helen is the daughter of Margaret Helen (McMurray), a primary school teacher, and George Clark, a farmer.
Helen’s paternal grandfather was Fred Clark (the son of Thomas Clark and Elizabeth Evans). Thomas was English.
Helen’s paternal grandfather was Elizabeth Grace Arthur (the daughter of Leslie Irvine Arthur and Maryanne Marsh). Leslie was Scottish, the son of Thomas Arthur and Margaret Irvine. Maryanne was the daughter of English parents, John Smith Marsh and Emma Gibbons.
Helen’s paternal grandfather was David McMurray (the son of Henry McMurray and Margaret Ann Rusk). David was born in Armagh, Northern Ireland. Henry was the son of John McMurray and Sarah Guy. Margaret was the daughter of Richard Rusk and Mary Cairns.
Helen’s paternal grandfather was Sarah McMillan (the daughter of William McMillan and Catherine Helen Hutchinson). William was the son of Ronald McMillan, who was Scottish, and Jane Tait. Catherine was Archibald Hutchinson and Elizabeth Lambert, who was Scottish.
Annika Marks is an American actress, writer, and producer.
Annika was born in Sweden, to American parents, and was raised mostly in Washington. Annika has said that she is Jewish.
Annika’s paternal grandfather was Louis M. Marks (the son of Henry Magnus Marks and Esther Shirts/Shire). Louis was born in Illinois, to a Jewish family. Henry was born in Illinois, the son of Louis Marks, whose parents were from Germany, and of Anna “Annie” Magnus, whose parents were from England. Esther was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Philip Shire, whose parents were from Germany, and of Carolina “Lena” Sigmund/Segmund, whose parents were from Germany.
Annika’s paternal grandmother was named Bertha V. Michaelson/Michelson (the daughter of Samuel Michaelson/Michelson/Mickelson and Pearl). Bertha was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Samuel was the son of Jacob Mickelson and Ella.
Annika’s maternal grandfather was Alan Joseph Russick (the son of Francis Lawrence “Frank” Russick/Bussick and Lillian Ann Davis). Alan was born in Illinois. Francis was born in Illinois, to parents from Austria. Lillian was born in Illinois, the daughter of Walter E. Davis, whose parents were from England, and of Anna Elizabeth “Annie” Shea.
Annika’s maternal grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Boyle (the daughter of Leo Joseph Boyle and Gertrude C. Krewer). Mary Elizabeth was born in Illinois. Leo was born in Illinois, to Scottish parents, John Joseph Boyle and Elizabeth McGlynn, who were of Irish origin. Gertrude was born in Illinois, to German parents, Johann Krewer and Mary Friedrich.
Sources: Obituary of Annika’s paternal grandfather, Louis M. Marks – http://legacy.com
Genealogy of Annika’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Anna “Annie” Magnus (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Obituary of Annika’s paternal grandmother, Bertha V. (Michaelson) Marks – http://legacy.com
Ethnicity: Italian (one quarter), English, Scottish, German, possibly other
Ian Eastwood is an American actor, dancer, choreographer, and director.
Ian’s paternal grandfather was named Anthony Eastwood. Anthony was born in Wirral, Cheshire, England, to a mother surnamed Baker.
Ian’s paternal grandmother was Carolyn Adrienne Boyd (the daughter of John Berney Boyd and Lillis Adrienne Bugh). Carolyn was born in Ohio. John was born in Ohio, the son of Robert Vincent Boyd and Viola Gillespie. Lillis was born in Ohio, the daughter of Benton D. Bugh and Sarah Clementine Cromer.
Ian’s maternal grandfather was Philip/Phillip J. Latoria (the son of Michaelangelo/Michael “Mike” Latoria and Rose “Rosie” Scavia/Scava). Philip was born in Illinois, to Italian parents.
Ian’s maternal grandmother was Bernice Theresa Schuh (the daughter of Henry Rene Schuh and Julia Ceisel/Celsel/Zeisel). Bernice was born in Illinois. Henry was born in Châtenois, Alsace, France. Julia was born in Austria-Hungary.
Sources: Obituary of Ian’s paternal grandfather, Anthony Eastwood – http://legacy.com
Jenny Shipley is a New Zealand politician. She served as Prime Minister of New Zealand, from 8 December, 1997 to 10 December, 1999. She was also Leader of the Opposition, from 10 December, 1999 to 8 October, 2001, and a Member of the New Zealand Parliament, from 15 August, 1987 to 27 July, 2002.
She is married to Burton Shipley, with whom she has two children.
Jenny’s paternal grandfather was William John Frederick Robson (the son of William Robson and Margaret Cameron). Jenny’s grandfather William was born in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand. Margaret was Scottish.
Jenny’s paternal grandmother was Isabell Margaret Chisholm Beaton (the daughter of Alexander Beaton and Ellen Jane Dowling). Isabell was born in Tapanui, Otago, New Zealand.
Jenny’s maternal grandfather was named William Henry Goodall. William’s paternal grandparents were William Goodall and Sophia Stillwell, whose own father was American and whose mother was English. Jenny’s grandfather William’s maternal grandparents were Henry York, who was English, and Dinah.
Jenny’s maternal grandmother was Elspeth Isabel Martha Hume (the daughter of Walter Hume and Martha Jane Smith).
Ethnicity: Italian, English, Scottish, Irish, possibly other
Jake Borelli is an American actor.
Jake’s paternal grandfather was George Louis Borelli (the son of Anthony Borelli and Mary Morano). George was born in New York. Anthony was born in New York, the son of Francesco Borelli, who was from Modena, Italy, and of Rose Marie Buccoa, who was also born in Italy. Mary was born in New York, to Italian parents, Giovanni Morano and Filomena DeGiacolo.
Jake’s paternal grandmother was Carol Jean Jeffers (the daughter of Max Reymond Jeffers and Anne Evans Gregory). Carol was born in Ohio. Max was born in Ohio, the son of Harland P. Jeffers and Pearl J. Andrus. Anne was born in Ohio, the daughter of Jay Thomas Gregory and Mary Ida Cook.
Sources: Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandfather, George Louis Borelli – http://legacy.com
Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandmother, Carol Jean (Jeffers) Borelli – http://legacy.com
Ethnicity: English, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, possibly other
Brandi Carlile is an American singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of Teresa Carlile. She is married to Catherine Shepherd, with whom she has two children.
Brandi’s maternal grandfather was Jarry Roy Carlile (the son of Arthur Earnest Carlile and Marie Jane Farris). Arthur was the son of General Sultan Carlile and Josephine Isabelle Sparks. Marie was the daughter of Roy Clifford Farris and Alta Keturah Vance.
Brandi’s maternal grandmother was Carol Jean Hupfer (the daughter of Harold Preston Hupfer and Clara Jean Ashton). Harold was the son of Herman Hupfer, whose parents were German, and of Tenna E. Force, whose parents were Canadian. Clara was the daughter of William Robert Ashton, whose paternal grandparents, and mother, were Northern Irish, and of Minnie Almira Taylor.
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, 1/32 Italian, possibly other
Joe Nichols is an American country singer and musician.
He is the son of Robin and Michael Nichols, a trucker. He is married to Heather Singleton. He has three children, including two with Heather.
Joe has evidently stated that he is of part Native American descent. It is not clear if this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.
Joe’s paternal grandfather was Harvey Ernest Nichols (the son of Ernest Elwood Nichols and Edna Fern Sparks). Joe’s great-grandfather Ernest was the son of Edward Lee Nichols and Elizabeth Allen. Edna was the daughter of Samuel Harrison Sparks and Emily Christine Montgomery.
Joe’s paternal grandmother was Helen Marie Mossberger (the daughter of Stanley Stoner Mossberger and Myrtle Ellen Pallardy). Helen was born in Missouri. Myrtle likely was the daughter of Leo/Lee L. Pallarday and Kathleen “Kate” Pelasara, whose father was Italian.
Ethnicity: German, 1/8th Norwegian, along with Irish, Spanish, English, Belgian/Walloon, Danish, French, and Portuguese
Madison Wolfe is an American actress. She is the daughter of Tracy Marie Rauch and Thomas Matthew “Tom” Wolfe.
Madison’s paternal grandfather was Charles James “Big Charlie” Wolfe (the son of Charles Maurice Wolfe and Henrietta Catherine Anderson). Charles was the son of Charles H. A. Wolfe and Victoria Flora Sichsel, and had German and (likely) Belgian/Walloon ancestry.
Henrietta’s father, James Louis Anderson, was the son of James Anderson, whose parents were Danish, and of Jennie Freitas/DeFreitas. Henrietta’s mother, Elizabeth C. Bauhhens, was the daughter of Henry Bauhhens and Ellen Kelly.
Madison’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor Dee Lau/Law (the daughter of Victor Emanuel Lau/Law and Lillian Marie Bird). Victor was born in Norway, the son of George Lau/Law and Hannah/Hanna Roed. Lillian was the daughter of Samuel Bird and Victorine Marie Alvarez; Victorine’s father, Aniceto Alvarez, was Spanish, and her mother, Juana Pizarro Martinez, was of Spanish and French descent.
Madison’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Rauch.
Madison’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Ann Aufdemorte (the daughter of Theodore Garic Aufdemorte and Dorothy Sidonia Smith). Theodore was the son of Walter Longmire Aufdemorte, whose paternal grandparents and mother were German, and of Catherine “Kate” Baehr, whose father was German. Dorothy was the daughter of Sidney Jones Smith and Julia Hoff, who both had Irish mothers.
Sources: Genealogy of Madison’s paternal grandfather, Charles James “Big Charlie” Wolfe – https://www.findagrave.com/
His father is of Norwegian, Belgian, English, Irish, German, and French descent. His mother is Jewish.
Sam’s paternal grandfather was Robert W. Kindseth (the son of Erling Lucian Kindseth and Cleo Bernice Rousseau). Robert was born in California. Erling was born in Minnesota, to Norwegian parents, Gustav G. Kindseth and Marie S. Fergestad. Cleo was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Robert W. Rousseau, whose parents were Belgian, and of Elizabeth R. “Lizzie” Nugent.
Sam’s paternal grandmother was Jerilyn G. Boring (the daughter of Eugene Barton Boring and Mildred Belle Morris). Jerilyn was born in California. Eugene was born in California, the son of Samuel Isaac Boring and Harriet Hodges. Mildred was born in Colorado, the daughter of Newell Morris and Hattie Belle Colebourn.
Sam’s maternal grandparents are/were Roy Sam Nussbaum and Joan Hershfield.
Ethnicity: Italian, German, English, possibly other
Sofie Dossi is an American gymnast. She was featured as a contestant on the eleventh season of America’s Got Talent.
Sofie’s brother is musician Zak Dossi.
Sofie’s paternal grandfather was James Louis Dossi (the son of Louis Henry Dossi and Margaret Rachel Cabtree). Jameswas born in California. Louis born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, Sperandio “Sperandus” Dossi, who was from Caprino Veronese, province of Verona, Veneto region, and Teresa/Theresa Elizabeth Arduini. Margaret was born in Nebraska, the son of Charles Walter Cabtree and Mabel Lavina Porter.
Sofie’s paternal grandmother is named Antoinet Lee “Toni” Abati. Antoinet was born in California, to a mother surnamed Keith.
Nick’s paternal grandfather was named Stanley H. Fink. Stanley was Jewish.
Nick’s paternal grandmother was Selma Vivian Diamond (the daughter of Herman/Heine Diamond and Sophie Goldblatt). Selma was born in North Dakota, to Jewish parents, from either Poland or Russia.
Nick’s maternal grandfather was Charles Fredrick Timberg (the son of Charles Frederick Timberg and Hazel Marguerita/Marguerite DeLaittre). Nick’s grandfather Charles was born in Minnesota. Nick’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of Swedish parents, Ludwig Timberg and Helen Hansen. Hazel was the daughter of Albion Joseph DeLaittre and Pearl May Lawson.
Nick’s maternal grandmother is named Phyllis Fern Peterson.
Sources: Death records of Stanley’s paternal grandparents, Stanley H. Fink and Selma Vivian Diamond – https://www.findagrave.com
