Birth Name: Jacob Stanley Dudman

Place of Birth: North Surrey, Surrey, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 22 August, 1997

Ethnicity: English, some Cornish

Jacob Dudman is an English actor, impressionist, YouTuber, and filmmaker.

Jacob’s paternal grandfather is name Dennis Dudman.

Jacob’s paternal grandmother is Patricia E. Worn (the daughter of Albert Cecil Worn and Elsie Winifred Scutt). Patricia was born in Surrey South Eastern, Surrey, England. Albert was the son of George J. Worn and Elizabeth Ann Furse, who was from Mevagissey, Cornwall. Elsie was the daughter of Samuel Arthur Scutt and Cordelia Harman Reeve.

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Birth Name: Sydney Noel Lemmon

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 10, 1990

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandfather), English, Irish, small amounts of German, Scottish, French, Dutch, and Welsh

Sydney Lemmon is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors Gina Raymond and Chris Lemmon.

Sydney’s paternal grandfather was actor Jack Lemmon (the son of John Uhler Lemmon and Mildred Burgess). Jack was born in Massachusetts. Sydney’s great-grandfather John was the son of John Uhler Lemmon and Agnes Johanna Hanafin, who was of Irish descent. Mildred was the daughter of Edgar Marion Noel and Sarah Emma Larue.

Sydney’s paternal grandmother was actress Cynthia Stone (the daughter of John Boyd Stone and Dorothy Catlin Drayton). John was the son of William Edward Stone and Sarah Harriet Smith. Dorothy was the daughter of Henry Dayton and Celia Benton.

Sydney’s maternal grandfather was Daniel Robert Raymond (the son of Daniel Raymond and Theresa A. Toccalini). Daniel was the son of Italian parents, Daniel Raymond and Mary. Theresa was also the daughter of Italian parents, Carlo Toccalini and Florence Tamborelli.

Sydney’s maternal grandmother was named Patricia Marie Dobbins (the daughter of John E. Dobbins and Ida/Leda M.). John was the son of John Joseph Dobbins, whose parents were Irish, and of Jennie Maguire, who was born in England, likely of Irish descent.

Sources: Obituary of Sydney’s maternal grandfather, Daniel Robert Raymond – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Sydney’s maternal great-grandfather, Daniel Raymond, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sydney’s maternal great-grandmother, Theresa A. Toccalini, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sydney’s maternal great-grandmother, Theresa A. Toccalini – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sydney’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Marie (Dobbins) Raymond – https://www.legacy.com

Sydney’s maternal great-grandfather, John E. Dobbins, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
John E. Dobbins on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Amanda Mae Clayton

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

Date of Birth: October 24, 1981

Ethnicity: Swedish (one quarter), German, Irish, English, French

Amanda Clayton is an American actress.

Amanda is married to Kevin Interdonato, with whom she has one child.

Amanda’s maternal grandfather was Arthur Lawrence Jodat (the son of Arthur Lawrence Jodat and Mabel/Mable M. Swanson). Amanda’s grandfather Arthur was born in Rhode Island. Amanda’s great-grandfather Arthur was born in Rhode Island, to parents from Germany, Johann F. “John” Jodat and Anna Rebecca Strade. Mabel was born in Rhode Island, to Swedish parents, Nils Swanson and Anna Lunsted.

Amanda’s maternal grandmother is/was Eleanor M. Oakland (the daughter of Conrad R. Oakland/Okerlund and Eleanor P. Swenson). Amanda’s grandmother Eleanor was born in Rhode Island. Amanda’s great-grandfather Conrad was born in Rhode Island, the son of Conrad Okerlund, who was Swedish, and of Ellen Frances Dwyer, who was Irish. Amanda’s great-grandmother Eleanor was born in Rhode Island, the daughter of Samuel Osom Swenson, whose parents were Swedish, and of Sadie Elizabeth Jerauld.

Sources: Genealogy of Amanda Clayton (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Obituary of Amanda’s maternal great-grandmother, Eleanor P. (Swenson) Oakland – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Lala Cassandra Sloatman

Place of Birth: Winter Park, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 12, 1970

Ethnicity: Portuguese (paternal grandmother), Maltese (maternal grandfather), German, Bohemian/Czech, English, Irish, Dutch

Lala Sloatman is an American model, actress, and costumer.

She is the daughter of Joan and John Sloatman. Lala’s first cousin is writer, musician, producer, and publisher Ahmet Zappa.

Lala’s father was of one half Portuguese descent, along with German, and some Irish and Dutch. Lala’s mother was of one half Maltese, one quarter Bohemian/Czech, and one quarter English descent.

Lala’s paternal grandfather was John Klein Sloatman (the son of John Klein Sloatman and Grace Maxwell Herman). Lala’s grandfather John was born in New Jersey. Lala’s great-grandfather John was the son of William Charles Sloatman and Emily Klein, and was of German descent. Grace was the daughter of Henry Edwin Herman, who was likely of German descent; and of Mary C. Van Hoesen, whose father was of Dutch descent and whose maternal grandparents were Irish.

Lala’s paternal grandmother was Laura Freitas (the daughter of Arthur Freitas and Adelaide De Silva). Laura was born in Hawaii. Arthur was born in Hawaii, to Portuguese parents, Antonio Joaquin De Freitas and Maria Violante Pitta, from Calheta, Azores. Adelaide’s parents were also Portuguese.

Lala’s maternal grandfather was Louis Gatt (the son of Joseph P. Gatt and Mary Assunta Spiteri). Louis was born in Michigan, to Maltese parents.

Lala’s maternal grandmother was Joan Lee Stichka (the daughter of James Benjamin Stichka and Evelyn Lloyd Cooper). James was the son of Vaclav James Stichka and Emma Koci, who were the children of Bohemian/Czech parents. Evelyn was born in Cairo, Egypt, to English parents, Albert B. Cooper and Ethel P. Burleigh.

Sources: Genealogy of Lala Sloatman – https://www.geni.com

Lala’s paternal great-grandfather, John Klein Sloatman, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lala’s paternal great-great-grandfather, William Charles Sloatman, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lala’s paternal grandmother, Laura Freitas, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Lala’s maternal grandparents, Louis Gatt and Joan Lee Stichka – https://www.familysearch.org

Lala’s maternal grandfather, Louis Gatt, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Lala’s maternal great-grandfather, James Benjamin Stichka, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.or

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Birth Name: Dan Easton Corbin

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

Date of Birth: April 12, 1982

Ethnicity: English, other

Easton Corbin is an American country music singer.

Easton’s paternal grandfather was Cecil E. Corbin (the son of William C. Corbin and Avie Lou Edwards). Cecil was born in Florida. William was born in Florida, the son of James Corbin and Quaine Locklier. Avie was born in Florida, the daughter of Jasper Newton Edwards and Evaline/Eveline Clark Mott.

Easton’s paternal grandmother was Willie Nell Locklear/Lockler (the daughter of Minnie Lee Locklear/Lockler). Willie was born in Florida. Minnie was born in Florida, the daughter of Florence Edmonds.

Sources: Obituary of Easton’s paternal grandfather, Cecil E. Corbin – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Easton’s paternal grandmother, Willie (Locklear) Corbin – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Michael Dennis Malloy

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

Date of Birth: July 1, 1942

Ethnicity:
*father – Irish
*maternal grandfather – Italian
*maternal grandmother – German, some English and Welsh

Mike Malloy is an American, progressive, radio broadcaster. He is based in Atlanta.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Michael Patrick Malloy (the son of Patrick Malloy and Delia McCormick). Mike’s great-grandfather Patrick was born in Ireland, the son of Michael Malloy and Elizabeth Minnock. Delia was born in New York, the daughter of Irish parents, James Francis Chapman and Catherine Hart.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Nora G. Loftus (the daughter of Simon Loftus and Margaret Bolander). Simon was born in Ireland, the son of James Loftus and Catherine Garry. Margaret was also Irish, the daughter of Patrick J. Boland and Ellen Drudy.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Angelo Dantico (the son of Raffaele Dantico and Congetta Zoma). Angelo and his father Raffaele were born in Letino, Caserta, Campania, Italy. Congetta was Italian, and was most likely from Campania as well.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Laura Mae Allen (the daughter of Elihu Perry Allen and Cora Alice Groff). Elihu was born in Ohio, the son of Henry A. Allen and Elizabeth Ann Gatchell. Cora was born in Ohio, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Groff and Clarinda Alice Ewing Fetters.

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Birth Name: Erin Michael O’Toole

Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: January 22, 1973

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

Erin O’Toole is a Canadian politician and Royal Air Force veteran. He has been Leader of the Conservative Party, and Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Parliament, both since August 24, 2020, as well as a Member of the Canadian Parliament for Durham (ON), since November 26, 2012. He was previously Minister of Veterans Affairs, from January 5, 2015 to November 4, 2015.

Erin is the son of Mollie/Molly (Hall) and John O’Toole, a politician, who was a Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament, for Durham East and then Durham (ON), overall from June 8, 1995 to June 13, 2014. His father is Canadian-born, from Peterborough, and is of Irish descent. His mother was an English emigrant to Canada, who was born in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire.

Erin was raised in Port Perry, Ontario. He is married to Rebecca, with whom he has two children.

Erin’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Michael “Claire”/”Clair” O’Toole (the son of Michael Joseph O’Toole and Hannah Powers). Clarence was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Erin’s great-grandfather Michael was the son of John O’Toole, who was born in Bansha Parish, Cty, Tipperary, Ireland, and of Margaret Lonergan, who was born in Duro, Ontario, to Irish parents. Erin’s great-grandmother Hannah was the daughter of Thomas Powers, whose parents were Irish, his father from Cork and his mother from Down; and of Hannorah Hallahan, whose parents were also Irish.

Erin’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Annabelle Driscoll (the daughter of Denis/Dennis Joseph Driscoll and Clara Jane Johnston). Ruth was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Denis was the son of Florence Driscoll and Bridget Crawley, who were of Irish origin, with roots in Mitchelstown, Cork, and in Limerick. Clara was born in Peterborough, the daughter of Irish-born parents, John Johnston and Ruth Bella/Isabella McBrien/McBride.

Erin’s maternal grandfather was named Ernest Ronald Hall. Ernest was born in England.

Erin’s maternal grandmother was named Marjorie “Madge” Shaw (the daughter of John Shaw and Lettie). Marjorie was born in Stafford, England.

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Birth Name: James Allen Rhodes

Date of Birth: September 13, 1909

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

Date of Death: March 4, 2001

Place of Death: Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, some Welsh

Jim Rhodes was an American politician. A Republican, he was Governor of Ohio, from January 14, 1963 to January 11, 1971, and again, from January 13, 1975 to January 10, 1983, as well as Mayor of Columbus, from 1944 to 1952, and Ohio State Auditor, from 1953 to 1963.

He was a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1964 and 1968.

Jim was the son of Susan Ann (Howe) and James Allen Rhodes. He was married to Helen Rawlins.

Jim’s paternal grandfather was Ellison Andrew Rhodes (the son of Andrew E. Rhodes and Elizabeth Kight). Jim’s grandfather Ellison was born in Kentucky. Jim’s great-grandfather Andrew was the son of Eden Rhodes.

Jim’s paternal grandmother was Sarah Lincoln Crotty (the daughter of John Crotty and Eliza Hanks). Sarah was born in West Virginia.

Jim’s maternal grandfather was Allen Howe (the son of Henry Howe and Susan/Susanna Stockman). Allen was born in Ohio. Henry was the son of William L. Howe and Mary Cooke. Susan was the daughter of Daniel Paine Stockham.

Jim’s maternal grandmother was named Katherine/Kate Martin. Katherine was born in Ohio.

Sources: Genealogies of Jim Rhodes – https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.wikitree.com

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Birth Name: Michael Ray Roach

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

Date of Birth: April 29, 1988

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Northern Irish, French, possibly other

Michael Ray is an American country music singer and songwriter.

Michael’s paternal ancestor Edward Buss Riddle, who was born, c. 1695, in Virginia, is sometimes referred to as “mulatto” or “Indian”.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Amos Wilson Roach (the son of Amos Wilson Roach and Zettie Bonita Reedy). Michael’s grandfather Amos was born in Florida. Michael’s great-grandfather Amos was born in Florida, the son of James Henry Roach and Anna Axie Indiana Bryant. Zettie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Henry Clay Reedy and Rachel Rose Ellen Cook.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Naomi Sue Riddle (the daughter of Marvin Joseph Riddle and Ester Lee Witt). Naomi was born in Mississippi. Marvin was born in Alabama, the son of William Jess Riddle and Towney Minnie Box. Ester was born in Alabama, the daughter of James Mansfield Witt and Eula Mae Nix.

Sources: Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandfather, Amos Wilson Roach – http://beyersfhc.com

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Naomi Sue (Riddle) Roach – http://usobit.com

Obituary of Michael’s paternal great-grandmother, Ester Lee (Witt) Riddle – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Dustin Kyle Ingram

Place of Birth: Riverside, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 25, 1990

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Northern Irish, German, French-Canadian, possibly other

Dustin Ingram is an American actor and musician.

Dustin’s paternal grandfather was Obra Hilton Ingram (the son of Obra Hilton Ingram and Annie Lee Grifford). Dustin’s grandfather Obra was born in Arkansas. Dustin’s great-grandfather Obra was born in Arkansas, the son of James Madison Ingram and Beulah Mildred Loe. Annie was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Isaac S. Grifford and Lee Ella Bolls.

Dustin’s paternal grandmother is Darlene Lynas (the daughter of Raymond W. Lynas and Gladys Marie Manion). Darlene was born in Kansas. Raymond was born in Kansas, the son of Frederick Otto Lynas and Lola Mae Wheeler. Gladys was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of William Austin Manion and Cora Edith Nott.

Source: Obituary of Dustin’s paternal grandfather, Obra Hilton Ingram – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Timothy George Zajaros

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1980

Ethnicity: Rusyn (paternal grandfather), German, Irish, English, Scottish, one eighth Lithuanian

Tim Zajaros is an American film producer and actor.

Tim’s paternal grandfather was John Norbert Zajaros (the son of John Zajaros and Helen Dohan). Tim’s grandfather John was born in New Jersey. Tim’s great-grandfather John was born in New Jersey, likely to Rusyn parents from Slovakia. Helen was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Michael Dohan and Anna Bugely, who were Rusyns from either Slovakia or Hungary, and were Slovak speakers.

Tim’s paternal grandmother was named Margaret Victoria Wilson.

Tim’s maternal grandfather was Robert Joseph Guerrein (the son of Joseph Henry Guerrein and Laura M. Whalen). Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents, Leopold Guerrein and Barbara Fischer. Laura was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Thomas W. Whalen and Margaret Gorman.

Tim’s maternal grandmother was Marcella Mae Kerr (the daughter of Jeptha Harris Kerr and Helen Marcella “Ella” Walukonis). Tim’s grandmother Marcella was born in Texas. Jeptha was born in Texas, the son of Calvin Elward Kerr and Bertha Gertrude Mitten. Tim’s great-grandmother Helen was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Lithuania, Ignatius “Enoch/Snek” Walukonis and Marcella/Marcela/Marselle Milowitsky.

Sources: Obituary of Tim’s father – http//findagrave.com

Obituary of Tim’s paternal great-grandmother, Helen (Dohan) Zajaros – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Tim’s uncle (mother’s brother) – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Christopher R. Lemole

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

Date of Birth: October 4, 1976

Ethnicity:
*50% British Isles [Irish, Cornish, English]
*25% Italian
*12.5% Swedish
*12.5% Swiss-German

Christopher Lemole is an American film producer.

Christopher’s sisters are actresses Samantha Lemole and Lisa Öz. Among Christopher’s nephews and nieces are actors Daphne Öz, Arabella Öz, and Oliver Öz. Christopher’s brother-in-laws are television personality, cardiothoracic surgeon, Columbia University professor, pseudoscience promoter, and author Mehmet Öz, as well as actor George Griffith.

Christopher’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Michael “Joe” Lemole (the son of Salvatore Lemole and Concetta “Kate” Leggiadro). Joseph was born in New York, to parents from Italy. Salvatore was the son of Giuseppe Limole and Luigia Santangelo. Concetta was born in Potenza, Basilicata, the daughter of Francesco Paolo Leggiadro and Maria Antonia Mancino.

Christopher’s paternal grandmother was Mary Bernadette Boylan (the daughter of Charles Michael Boylan and Margaret May Teresa O’Brien). Mary Bernadette was born in New York. Charles was born in New York, the son of James A. Boylan, whose parents were Irish, and of Annie M. Higgins, who was of Irish descent. Margaret was born in New York, to Irish parents, Daniel O’Brien and Julia Mary Lynch.

Christopher’s maternal grandfather was Carl Hjalmar Asplundh (the son of Carl Hjalmar Asplundh and Emma Ludovika Steiger). Christopher’s grandfather Carl was born in Pennsylvania. Christopher’s great-grandfather Carl was born in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of Bengt Bengtson Asp/Asplundh and Maria Sofia Grundelius. Emma was born in Switzerland, the daughter of Arnold Steiger and Albertina Louise Snevblye/Sneblye/Snelblye.

Christopher’s maternal grandmother was Emilie/Emily Mae Kessel (the daughter of Edward Kessel and Ellen Frances Spargo). Emilie was born in Pennsylvania. Edward was born in Mabe, Cornwall, England, the son of William Kessel and Eliza Sharp. Ellen was born in Maine, to English parents from Cornwall, Hugh Spargo and Emily Parker Martin.

Sources: Obituary of Christopher’s paternal grandmother, Mary Bernadette (Boylan) Lemole – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Christopher’s maternal grandfather, Carl Hjalmar Asplundh – http://archive.lib.msu.edu

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Birth Name: Christopher D. Denham

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

Date of Birth: January 9, 1980

Ethnicity: English, German, Norwegian, possibly other

Christopher Denham is an American actor, film director, writer, and producer.

Christopher’s paternal grandfather was surnamed Denham.

Christopher’s paternal grandmother is Patricia June Kane (the daughter of Raymond Logue Kane and Margaret/Margrette/Margarette Jewell Lawson). Patricia was born in Illinois. Raymond was born in Illinois. Margaret was born in Missouri, the daughter of Daniel Oscar Lawson and Annie Melinda Williams.

Christopher’s maternal grandfather was James Charles Wiggins (the son of James Christian Wiggins and Mary Elizabeth Stevens). Christopher’s grandfather James was born in Illinois. Christopher’s great-grandfather James was born in Tennessee, the son of James J. Wiggins and Mary Watkins Christian. Christopher’s great-grandmother Mary Elizabeth was born in Illinois, the daughter of Charles Russell Stevens, who was Canadian, and of Catharine May Buss, whose father was English.

Christopher’s maternal grandmother was Bonita Joy Rosenbrock (the daughter of William Henry Rosenbrock and Iva Holum). Bonita was born in Minnesota. William was born in Minnesota, to German parents, Steven Harris Christ Rosenbrock and Anna Louise Sens. Iva was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Ingebrigt/Ingebright Holum, who was Norwegian, and of Bertha T. Johnson, whose parents were Norwegian.

Source: Obituary of Christopher’s maternal grandmother, Bonita Joy (Rosenbrock) Koepp – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Ronald Edward Santo

Date of Birth: February 25, 1940

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Date of Death: December 3, 2010

Place of Death: Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*father – German, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish
*mother – Swedish

Ron Santo was an American professional baseball player. He was an MLB third baseman, who played for the Chicago Cubs for most of his career. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Cubs player in 2012.

Ron was the son of Vivian and Louis Santo. His father was born in Washington. His mother was born in Sweden. He was married to Vicki.

Ron’s paternal grandfather was Harry David Santo (the son of David Theodore Santo and Cora Lillian Messenger). David was born in Missouri, the son of Robert Roman Santo and Antoinette Theodore Hobrecker, who were born in Germany. Cora was born in Iowa, the daughter of Royal Hastings Messenger and Arabelle Margaret Kirkpatrick.

Ron’s paternal grandmother was Hester Emily Robbins (the daughter of John Wilson Robbins and Frances B. Wiles). John was born in Ohio. Frances was born in Denver, Colorado.

Ron’s maternal grandfather was Erik Gustaf Danielsson (the son of Daniel Erik Danielsson and Johanna Sofia Andersdotter).

Ron’s maternal grandmother was named Johanna.

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Birth Name: Adam Whitney Savage

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

Date of Birth: July 15, 1967

Ethnicity: English, Norwegian, possibly other

Adam Savage is an American television personality and special effects designer, best known for being one of the two hosts of the Discovery Channel program MythBusters.

Savage’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Whitney Savage (son of Whitman Lee Savage and Lucinda Julia Slack). Whitman was the son of William Allen Savage and Frances Thankful Detty. Lucinda was the daughter of John William Slack and Amazetta Ritter.

Savage’s paternal grandmother was Janet Kelly.

Savage’s maternal grandfather was Cushman Davis Haagensen (son of Edward C. Haagensen and Henrietta T. Paulson). Cushman’s family was Norwegian.

Savage’s maternal grandmother was Alice Beecher Munro (daughter of Dana Carleton Munro and Alice Gardner Beecher). Dana was the son of John Bennett Munro and Abby H. Batt. Dana was a history professor at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin, and Princeton University, and was the president of the American Historical Association in 1926. Alice Gardner Beecher was the daughter of Samuel P. Beecher and Caroline Walker.

Sources: Genealogy of Adam Savage – https://www.geni.com/people/Adam-Savage/6000000036083200284

Genealogy of Savage’s maternal grandfather, Cushman Davis Haagensen – https://ancestors.familysearch.org/

Genealogy of Savage’s maternal great-grandfather, Dana Carleton Munro – https://www.geni.com/

Daughters of the American Revolution application for Savage’s maternal great-grandmother, Alice (Beecher) Munro – https://books.google.com/

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Birth Name: James Franklin Hyneman

Place of Birth: Marshall, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 25, 1956

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Jamie Hyneman is an American television personality and special effects artist who is best known for being the co-host of the Discovery Channel program MythBusters.

Hyneman’s paternal grandfather was likely John Raymond Hyneman (son of Samuel McClittic Hyneman and Ida Belle Farmer). Ida was the daughter of Samuel Farmer and Louisa Cato.

Hyneman’s paternal grandmother was likely Mary Elizabeth Jackson.

Hyneman’s maternal grandfather was Ford Valentine Osborne.

Hyneman’s maternal grandmother was Edith Elnora Spurlock (daughter of Elmer Evert Spurlock and Anna Louise Brown). Elmer was the son of Redmond Spurlock and Francis E. Vaughan.

Sources: Genealogy of Hyneman’s likely paternal grandfather, John Raymond Hyneman – https://ancestors.familysearch.org/

Genealogy of Hyneman’s maternal grandmother, Edith Elnora Spurlock: https://ancestors.familysearch.org/

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Birth Name: Austin E. Fryberger

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

Date of Birth: June 29, 1995

Ethnicity: Swedish (maternal grandmother), English, German, Scottish

Austin Fryberger is an American actor. He is the son of Maralyn Lovell (Studd) and Peter Evan Fryberger.

Austin’s paternal grandfather was Charles Theodore Fryberger (the son of Philip Steiner Fryberger and Lavinia Grace Scattergood). Philip was the son of Charles Theodore Fryberger and Ida V. Steiner. Grace was the daughter of Henry W. Scattergood and Anne Ford Barnett, whose parents were English.

Austin’s paternal grandmother was Nancy Ann Barnett (the daughter of Carl Harry Barnett and Jennie B. McHatton). Carl was the son of William Harrison Barnett and Louisianna Boyd. Jennie was the daughter of Robert Everson McHatton and Sarah Alice Ward.

Austin’s maternal grandfather was Loris Leroy Studd (the son of Lee Leroy Studd and Essie Meabon). Lee was the son of John Studd, who was English, and of Nellie Patterson. Essie was the daughter of Marion Freemont Meabon and Elenora Louella Nichols.

Austin’s maternal grandmother was Madge Lorraine Fredrickson (the daughter of Knut Folke Fredrickson and Hedvig Magdalena Bergquist). Madge was born into a Mormon family in Utah, to Swedish parents. Knut was the son of Karl Fredrick Fredrickson and Kristina Olsson. Hedvig was the daughter of Carl Axel Bergquist and Hedvig Charlotta Strom.

Source: Obituary of Austin’s paternal grandfather, Charles Theodore Fryberger – https://higginsfuneralhome.com/

Obituary of Austin’s maternal grandmother, Madge Lorraine Fredrickson – https://www.familysearch.org/

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Birth Name:Rachel Agatha Keen

Place of Birth:London, England

Date of Birth:24 October 1997

Ethnicity:

*father – English
*mother – Ghanaian,Swiss

Ancestry/Genealogy:Raye is a British singer and songwriter from London.Raye was brought up in a musical family. Her mother, who is of Ghanaian-Swiss heritage, and her English father met at church, where her father would lead worship and her mother sang in the choir. Her Grandfather was also a songwriter and a musician.

Source:https://www.capitalxtra.com/

https://www.phoenixmag.co.uk/

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Birth Name: Brock Christian Nelson

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Date of Birth: October 15, 1991

Ethnicity: Swedish, Finnish, German, Danish, possibly English

Ancestry/Genealogy: Brock Nelson is an American professional ice hockey player for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Brock Nelson is the son of Roc Allen Nelson and Jeri Marie Christian.

Nelson’s paternal grandfather was Curtis Leroy Nelson, the son of Harold Arthur Nelson and Alice Elizabeth Nelson. Harold was born in Iowa, the son of Andrew Edmond Nelson and Caroline Emma Johanna Hoeppner. Alice was born in Minnesota to Swedish parents Peter Hokan Nelson and Gerda Matilda Erickson.

Nelson’s paternal grandmother is Arlene Helen Clifford, the daughter of Thomas Clifford and Emma Wilhelmina Haikonen. Thomas was born in Minnesota, the son of John Henry Clifford and Myrtle M. Beers. Emma was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Finnish parents Matts Israelsson Haikonen and Anna Matilda Niemela.

Source: ancestry.com records

https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=Christian

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Birth Name: Jefferson Finis Davis

Date of Birth: June 3, 1808

Place of Birth: Fairview, Kentucky, U.S.

Date of Death: December 6, 1889

Place of Death: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Ethnicity: Welsh, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish

Jefferson Davis was an American politician. He was President of the Confederate States of America, from February 18, 1861 to February 22, 1862 (provisionally), and then from February 22, 1862 to May 5, 1865. He had previously been, as a member of the Democratic Party, a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi, from December 8, 1845 to October 28, 1846, a U.S. Senator from Mississippi, from August 10, 1847 to September 23, 1851, and again from March 4, 1857 to January 21, 1861, and U.S. Secretary of War, from March 7, 1853 to March 4, 1857.

Jefferson was the son of Jane Simpson (Cook) and Samuel Emory Davis. His brother was lawyer Joseph Emory Davis.

Jefferson was married to Sarah Knox Taylor, until her death, and then to Varina Davis, until his death. He had six children with Varina, including author Varina Anne Davis. Sarah was the daughter of U.S. President Zachary Taylor. Varina’s father, Richard Howell, was Governor of New Jersey, from 1793 to 1801.

Jefferson’s paternal grandfather was Evan Davis (the son of Evan Davis and Mary Morgan). Jefferson’s grandfather Evan was born in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales. Jefferson’s great-grandfather Evan was the son of Jenkin Thomas Davies and Martha Morgan Jenkin. Mary was the daughter of Watkin Morgan.

Jefferson’s paternal grandmother was named Lydia Mary Emory (the daughter of Stephen/Joseph Emory and Lena). Lydia was born in Pennsylvania.

Jefferson’s maternal grandfather was named William Cook/Cooke. William was evidently born in Ireland.

Jefferson’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Simpson (the daughter of Samuel C. Simpson and Hannah Dyer). Sarah was born in Pennsylvania. Samuel was the son of Thomas Simpson, whose father was Scottish, and of Jane B. Baxter, whose parents were English. Hannah was born in Ireland.

Sources: Genealogies of Jefferson Davis – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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