Ethnicity:
*Irish, English (father)
*Polish (mother)
Chris Murphy is an American politician. A Democrat, he has served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut since 2013. He is the son of Catherine A. (Lewczyk) and Scott L. Murphy.
Chris’s father is of Irish and English descent. Chris’s mother is of Polish ancestry.
Chris’s paternal grandparents were Valentine Lawrence Murphy (the son of Valentine Murphy and Mary Anne Delaney) and Suzanne M. Griswold (the daughter of Myron Adams Griswold and Gladys Elizabeth Rider).
Chris’s maternal grandparents were John A. Lewczyk (the son of Alexander Lewczyk and Anna) and Jean/Genevieve T. Rydel (the daughter of Boleslaw Rydel and Teofila “Phylis” Prusacik/Prusaczick). Boleslaw was born in Gruma, Poland. Teofila was born in Gurowalka, Trzasenic, Poland.
Matt Dallas is an American actor. He is known for playing the title character on the TV series Kyle XY.
Matt’s paternal grandfather is Donald Harold Dallas (the son of Hugh Bass Dallas and Mildred Mae Thornton). Hugh was the son of James Frank Dallas and Lois Myrtle Bass. Mildred was the daughter of David/Dolph Randolph Thornton and Emma Mae Morgan.
Matt’s paternal grandmother is Patricia Marie Skeen (the daughter of Raymond Quincie Skeen and Susan Laura Mauldin). Raymond was the son of William Grayson Skeen and Mary Lou Beauchamp. Susan was the daughter of Virce Guy Mauldin and Kate Narcissus Cameron. Matt’s great-great-grandmother’s “Beauchamp” line evidently traces back to a John Beauchamp, who was born, c. 1592, in Northamptonshire, England.
Matt’s maternal grandfather was John Peter Thorne (the son of John Charles Thorne and Jeannette/Jane Machurey). Matt’s great-grandfather John was the son of John O. Thorne/Thorn and Jennette Mergner, who was German. Matt’s great-grandmother Jeannette Machurey was the daughter of John Baptist Machurey and Amelia/Emilie Brun, who were immigrants from France, of German descent.
Matt’s maternal grandmother is Shirley Lou Milnickel (the daughter of Frederick William Milnickel and Agnes Elizabeth Parker). Frederick’s parents, Gustav Milnickel and Amelia “Tillie” Henkle, were German. Agnes was the daughter of Charles Clyde Parker and Ella N. Coleman.
Sources: Matt’s paternal great-grandmother, Mildred Mae Thornton, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Cory Booker is an American politician. A Democrat, he has served as a United States Senator from New Jersey, since 2013. He was previously the Mayor of Newark (from 2006 to 2013).
Cory’s parents, Carolyn Rose (Jordan) and Cary Alfred Booker, are/were both black. One of Cory’s maternal great-grandfathers, Stephen Henry Brown, was white.
A DNA test conducted on the PBS television program Finding Your Roots, with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., stated that Cory is of 47% African, 45% European, and 7% Asian or Native American, ancestry.
Cory’s paternal grandparents were Wathia Clarence Allen (the son of Charlie A. Allen and Elizabeth Leonard) and Jesse Lucille Booker (the daughter of Franklin/Frank Booker and Mary Willie).
Cory’s maternal grandparents were Limuary Alja Jordan (the biological son of Stephen Henry Brown and Alzinia/Alzenia Collins) and Adeline Nadine Wilson (the daughter of Joseph N. Wilson and Rosa E.).
Ethnicity: Czech (paternal grandmother), Danish (maternal grandmother), English, Welsh, German
January Jones is an American actress and model.
January’s paternal grandparents are Roger Maurice Jones (the son of Richard Hugh Jones and Mary Ellen Jones) and Emma Christine Sejnoha (the daughter of Rudolph Sejnoha and Emma F. Pavlish). Richard’s father was of Welsh descent, and Richard’s mother was English. Mary’s parents were also English. Rudolph was the son of a Czech father, Joseph Pepic Sejnoha, and a mother, Christine Hakl, who was born in South Dakota, to Czech parents. Emma was also born in South Dakota, to Czech parents.
January’s maternal grandparents are Richard Arthur Cox (the son of Clayton Walter Cox and Hazel Helen Rowley) and Rosezella Bernice Hanson (the daughter of Hans Jorgen Hanson and Mabel Dagmar Jensen). Rosezella’s parents were both born in South Dakota, and all of Rosezella’s grandparents were Danish.
Michael Stipe is an American singer, lyricist, film producer, and visual artist. He is known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band R.E.M. He is the brother of singer and bass guitarist Lynda Stipe.
Michael’s patrilineal line traces back to Henry Stipe, who was born, c. 1741, in Germany.
Michael’s paternal grandparents were The Rev. John Warren Mobley Stipe (the son of Edward Everett Stipe and Mary Elizabeth Irwin Mobley) and Laura S. Phipps (the daughter of James Robert Phipps and Minerva Marilda Banks). Laura was adopted by Aquila M. Stead and Cordelia Brooks, and renamed Laura E. Stead.
Michael’s maternal grandparents were John Clifford Hatch (the son of Melvin C. Hatch and Julia Rush) and Ruth Ella Lathram (the daughter of Milton Perry Lathram and Vera Inez Parmer).
Lynda Stipe is an American singer and bass guitarist. She is recognized for her involvement in the bands Oh-OK, Hetch Hetchy, and Flash to Bang Time. She is the sister of musician Michael Stipe.
Lynda’s patrilineal line traces back to Henry Stipe, who was born, c. 1741, in Germany.
Lynda’s paternal grandparents were The Rev. John Warren Mobley Stipe (the son of Edward Everett Stipe and Mary Elizabeth Irwin Mobley) and Laura S. Phipps (the daughter of James Robert Phipps and Minerva Marilda Banks). Laura was adopted by Aquila M. Stead and Cordelia Brooks, and renamed Laura E. Stead.
Lynda’s maternal grandparents were John Clifford Hatch (the son of Melvin C. Hatch and Julia Rush) and Ruth Ella Lathram (the daughter of Milton Perry Lathram and Vera Inez Parmer).
Ethnicity: Swedish (paternal grandmother), English, distant German
Jeff Flake is an American politician. A Republican, he has served as a U.S. Senator from Arizona, since 2013.
Jeff’s paternal grandparents were Virgil Maeser Flake (the son of James Madison Flake and Martha Amelia Smith) and Gerda Hendrickson (the daughter of Lars Wilhelm Hendrickson and Gerda Alma Reinholdson). Lars was born in Södermanlands län, Sweden. Gerda Reinholdson was also Swedish.
Jeff’s maternal grandparents were Leon Almond Hock (the son of Alma Theodore Hock and Cecille Helen Dawson) and Wilma Packer (the daughter of Joseph Alma Packer and Blanche Standing).
Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*1/4 Italian, as well as Dutch, English, French, Irish, Scottish, some Cornish, remote Belgian (Flemish), remote Welsh (mother)
Tony Mendez is an American CIA technical operations officer, now retired, who specialized in support of clandestine and covert CIA operations. He is known for his role in the Canadian Caper, during the Iran hostage crisis.
His father, John George Mendez, was of Mexican descent. His mother, Neva June Tognoni, was of 1/4 Italian, as well as Dutch, English, French, Irish, Scottish, some Cornish, remote Belgian (Flemish), and remote Welsh, ancestry.
Tony’s paternal grandparents were José “Joseph” Méndez Navarro (the son of ? Méndez and ? Navarro) and Lucia S. Serrato (the daughter of Julian Nicanor del Socorro Serrato and Anita Trinidad Manuela Concepcion Villalobos). José and Lucia were Mexican immigrants.
Tony’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Russell Tognoni (the son of Giuseppe Cristoforo “Joseph Christopher” Tognoni and Myrtle Jesse Jaques). Giuseppe was born in Lombardia, Italy, to Giacomo Tognoni and Madalena Pavachini. Myrtle was the daughter of Ernest Jesse Jaques and Mariah H. Usher.
Tony’s maternal grandmother was Ina Belle Cates (the daughter of Nelson Louis Cates and Emma Augusta Donnelly). Nelson was the son of William Cates and Eliza Ann Nordyke. Emma was the daughter of Michael Reed and Marietta F. Smith.
Richard Marx is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is the son of Dick Marx, a jazz pianist and arranger, and Ruth Jeannette Guildoo. He was married to actress and musician Cynthia Rhodes.
Richard’s paternal grandfather was Victor Emanuel Marx (the son of Emanuel Marx and Agnes Isaacs). Emmanuel was a German Jewish immigrant, from Frankfurt, and the son of Mayer/Meyer Marx and Fanny Reinhard. Agnes’s father, Joseph Isaacs, was a Jewish immigrant from England. Agnes’s mother, Annetta (likely Weis), was an American, who was also Jewish.
Richard’s paternal grandmother was Helen Golden (the daughter of Adolf Golden and Sarah Meserow, later Messer). Adolf and Sarah were Ukrainian Jewish immigrant, from Kiev. Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Meserow and Ella Fuchs.
Richard’s maternal grandfather was Martin Duane Guildoo (the son of Martin Watson Guildoo and Alice Sevilla Fye). Richard’s great-grandfather Martin was the son of Ransom W. Guildoo and Paulina “Lina” Spruce. Alice was the daughter of Jacob David Fye and Mary Long.
Richard’s maternal grandmother was Lois Martha Herron (the daughter of John Winfred Herron and Bertha Isabel Dailey). John was the son of Joseph F. Herron and Sarah Martha Cullison. Bertha was the daughter of John White Dailey and Lillian “Lelia/Lillie” Dell Clark.
Ethnicity: English, some Scottish, 1/16th Norwegian, 1/16th Swedish, 1/32 Danish, distant Swiss-German and Dutch
Abby Huntsman is an American television personality.
She is the daughter of Mary Kaye (Cooper), an activist, and Jon Huntsman, Jr., a politician, diplomat, and businessman. Her father has served as a Governor of Utah (from 2005 to 2009), a United States Ambassador to Singapore (from 1992 to 1993), and a United States Ambassador to China (from 2009 to 2011).
Abby’s paternal grandparents are Jon Huntsman, Sr. (Jon Meade Huntsman, the son of Alonzo Blaine Huntsman and Sarah Kathleen Robison) and Karen Haight (the daughter of David Bruce Haight and Ruby Mildred Olson). Abby’s grandfather Jon is a billionaire businessman and philanthropist who founded the Huntsman Chemical Corporation. Abby’s great-grandfather David B. Haight was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS church.
Abby’s maternal grandparents are Charles Floyd Cooper (the son of Ruby Floyd Cooper and Gladys Irene Boyce) and Mary Anne Galloway (the daughter of John Leon Galloway and Helen R. Goetchius). Helen was the daughter of Charles B. Goetchius and Elizabeth G. Daniel.
Abby is a third half-cousin, twice removed, of politician Mitt Romney. Abby’s paternal great-great-great-great-grandfather, early LDS leader Parley Parker Pratt, was also Mitt’s paternal great-great-grandfather.
Duff McKagan is an American musician and writer. He is known as the bassist of the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. He is the son of Marie Alice (Harrington) and Elmer Lucius “Mac” McKagan, Jr. He is married to Susan Holmes. He was previously married to Mandy Brix.
Duff’s paternal grandparents were Elmer Lucius McKagan, Sr. (the son of Benjamin “Bing” McKagan and Elsie Sarah Wilcox) and Mary Russell Flournoy (the daughter of Fitzhugh Jeter Flournoy and Elizabeth Russell Jones).
Duff’s maternal grandparents were John Valentine Harrington (the son of Dennis Harrington and Julia Urban Harrington) and Elizabeth M. Van Snyders (the daughter of Francis M. Van Snyders and Mary G. Twellmeyer). John was an Irish immigrant, from Castletown Berehaven, County Cork. Dennis and Julia were born with the same surname. Mary’s parents were German immigrants.
Alex Katunich is an American musician. He is known for being the former bassist of alternative rock band Incubus. He is the son of George Cornell Katunich and Linda Kay Faver. His surname, Katunich, is of Croatian origin.
Alex’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Jefferson Faver (the son of Gaines Rudolph Faver and Willie Lee Knight). Gaines was the son of Thomas Bedford Faver and Mary Ann Goldsmith. Willie was the daughter of James William Knight and Leura Viola Morris.
Alex’s maternal grandmother was Hilda Gene Carson (the daughter of Cluff Carson and Carrie Laverna Griffith). Cluff was the son of John Franklin Carson and Harriet Lee “Hattie” Davis. Carrie was the daughter of John David Griffith and Amanda Rosalie Kennedy.
Place of Birth: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Date of Birth: 20 January 1992
Ethnicity: Maltese (father), English (mother)
Tiffany Pisani is a British/Maltese model and actress. She was the winner of the sixth cycle of Britain’s Next Top Model in October 2010.
Tiffany grew up in Malta, after her mother Gill, who is from Wombourne, South Staffordshire, England, met her father, Pieiie, 46, while on holiday there.
Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States
Date of Birth: July 23, 1968
Ethnicity:
*English, with distant French, German, Scottish, and Welsh (father)
*Croatian, Slovenian (maternal grandfather)
*Italian (maternal grandmother)
Stephanie Seymour is an American model and actress. Her father, Conrad J. Seymour, is a real-estate developer. Her mother, Margaret Ann (Pozun) Roark, is a hairstylist. She is married to Peter Brant. She was previously married to Tommy Andrews.
Stephanie’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her 31st great-grandfather, Goscelin de St. Maur, of St. Maur, Avranches, France.
Stephanie’s paternal grandfather was Richard Kent Seymour (the daughter of Millard Fillmore Seymour and Harriet Alice Battles). Millard was the son of Frank Seymour and Harriet Elizabeth “Hattie” Warren. Stephanie’s great-grandmother Harriet was the daughter of Charles Augustus Battles and Helen Etta Thayer.
Stephanie’s paternal grandmother was Iona Marie Hickok (the daughter of Frank Ellsworth Hickok and Ora Lee Ames). Frank was the son of John Herlbert Hickok and Mary Marie Lattimore. Ora was the daughter of Albert Luther Ames and Estelle Marcia Town.
Stephanie’s maternal grandfather was Christ Pozun, Jr. (later Chris Joseph Pozun, the son of Christ Herman “Chris” Pozun, Sr. and Stanislava Medved, later Bear). Stephanie’s great-grandfather Christ was born in Podvrh, Braslovče, Slovenia, to Anton Pozun and Maria. Stanislava was born in Plemenitas, Croatia, to Ivan “John” Medved and Katherine Fischer.
Stephanie’s maternal grandmother was Margaret L. Bergera (the daughter of Giacomo “James” Bergera and Margherita “Margaret” Grosso). Giacomo was born in San Columbano, Torino, Italy, to Pietro “Peter” Bergera and Celestina Telaro. Margherita was also of Italian descent, however it is unclear if she was an Italian immigrant.
Jillian’s paternal grandparents were Marvin F. Bell (the son of Samuel Bell and Bessie Ford) and Agnes T. Carey (the daughter of Michael Carey and Loretta Connolly).
Jillian’s maternal grandmother was Aline E. P. Aline was born in Cluj, Romania.
Sources: Obituary of Jillian’s paternal grandfather, Marvin F. Bell – http://missoulian.com
Penny Marshall is an American actress, director, and producer. She helmed Big (1988), the first film directed by a woman to gross in excess of $100 million at the U.S. box office. Her brother is director Garry Marshall.
Penny was born to Marjorie (née Ward) and Anthony “Tony” Masciarelli.
Her father’s family was from San Martino sulla Marrucina, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. Her maternal grandfather had English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. Her maternal grandmother was of German descent.
Penny’s paternal grandparents were Giuseppe “Joseph” Masciarelli (the son of Antonio Masciarelli and Maria Antolino) and Anna DeSantis (the daughter of Pietro DeSantis and Anna Pascucci/Pereucci).
Penny’s maternal grandparents were William H. Ward (the son of Albert Ward and Christine O’Connell) and Margie Mueller/Miller (the daughter of Georg Mueller/Miller and Dorothea Sherbenberger).
Mick Hucknall is an English singer and songwriter. He is known as a singer for the pop band Simply Red. He is recognisable for his smooth, distinctive voice, and wide vocal range, as well as for his red curly hair.
Mick is the only child of Reginald Hucknall and Maureen Gibbons.
Mick’s mother left him when he was three. He was raised by his father. It was not until the mid-1990s that he finally reconnected with her. She was by then living in Dallas.
Mick’s paternal grandparents’ surnames were “Hucknall” and “Graham”.
Mick is sometimes described as having Jewish ancestry from his mother’s side. This appears not to be correct.
Ethnicity: English, Irish, some Welsh, Scottish, and German, distant Dutch
Juliette Lewis is an American actress and singer. She is the daughter of Glenis and Geoffrey Lewis (Geoffrey Bond Lewis), an actor.
Juliette’s paternal grandparents were Donald Earl Lewis (the son of Nathan Earl Lewis and Harriet Elizabeth Allis) and Mary Josephine Bond (the daughter of Ahva John Clarence Bond and Ora Emford Van Horn).
Sources: Genealogy of Juliette Lewis (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com
