Birth Name: Clive Ronald Woodward
Place of Birth: Cambridge, England
Date of Birth: 6 January 1956
Ethnicity: English
Sir Clive Woodward is an English former rugby union player and coach. He was coach of the England team from 1997 to 2004, managing them to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Sir Clive’s mother’s surname is “Hodge”.
Source: Birth record of Clive Woodward – https://familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Avril Phædra Douglas Campbell
Place of Birth: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Birth: March 10, 1947
Ethnicity: Scottish, small amount of English
Kim Campbell is a Canadian politician, lawyer, university professor, diplomat, and writer. A member of the Progressive Conservative Party, she served as the 19th Prime Minister of Canada, from June 25, 1993, to November 4, 1993. As such, she is Canada’s first (and thus far, only) female Prime Minister. She has also served as Minister of Justice (from 1990 to 1993), and, simultaneously, from January 4, 1993, to June 25, 1993, as Minister responsible for Federal-Provincial Relations, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Minister of National Defence.
Prime Minister Campbell is the daughter of Phyllis Margaret (Cook) and George Thomas Campbell, a barrister. Prime Minister Campbell is married to pianist, actor, and playwright Hershey Felder. She was previously married to mathematician Nathan Divinsky and lawyer Howard Eddy.
Three of Prime Minister Campbell’s grandparents were Scottish. Her maternal grandfather was born in Canada, of Scottish, and some English, descent.
Prime Minister’s paternal grandparents were George T. Campbell and Emma. George and Emma were both born in Glasgow, Scotland.
Prime Minister Campbell’s maternal grandparents were Carlyle Edward Cook (the son of Ezra Stevens Cook and Louise Mary McCutcheon) and Elizabeth Hill Gardiner (the daughter of Jeremiah Augustus Hill Gardiner and Grace Graham). Carlyle was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, of Scottish, and some English, descent. Elizabeth was Scottish.
Source: Genealogy of Kim Campbell (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.everywhereacookcooke.com
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Birth Name: Chad Robert Turton
Place of Birth: Hanna, Alberta, Canada
Date of Birth: November 15, 1974
Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Scottish, 1/16 Norwegian, remote Swiss-German, remote Welsh, possibly other
Chad Kroeger is a Canadian musician and producer. He is known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Canadian rock band Nickelback. He is the son of Deborah Ann “Debbie” (Kroeger) Sullivan and Wendelin “Windy” Turton. He was married to Avril Lavigne.
Chad’s maternal grandparents were Henry Kroeger and Cleona Elora Kelts (the daughter of Harvey Shelton Kelts and Flora Belle McMillen). Henry Kroeger was born in Moscow, to an ethnic German family, of the Mennonite religion. Henry was a member of the Progressive Conservative party, and served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Harvey and Flora were American immigrants, from Pelican Rapids, Minnesota and Hesper, Iowa, respectively. Harvey was the son of Sheneer Preston Kelts and Ida Mae Slater. Flora was the daughter of John Henry McMillen and Norwegian immigrant Jennie Olsdatter, later Olson.
Sources: Family history of Chad’s maternal grandmother, Cleona Elora Kelts – http://phillipschloss.com
Obituary of Chad’s maternal grandmother, Cleona Elora (Kelts) Kroeger – http://www.consortenterprise.com
Family history of Chad’s maternal great-grandmother, Flora Belle McMillen – http://iagenweb.org
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Birth Name: Austin Miles Stowell
Place of Birth: Kensington, Connecticut
Date of Birth: December 24, 1984
Ethnicity: English, possibly other
Austin Stowell is an American actor.
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Birth Name: Ann Lennox
Place of Birth: Aberdeen, Scotland
Date of Birth: 25 December 1954
Ethnicity: Scottish, 1/8th English
Annie Lennox is a Scottish singer, songwriter, political activist, and philanthropist. She achieved international success in the 1980s with the band Eurythmics.
Annie’s patrilineal line can be traced back to James Lennox, a farmer, who was born, c. 1760, in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Annie’s paternal grandparents were Archibald King Lennox (the son of Thomas Allison Lennox and Elizabeth King) and Jeannie Henderson (the daughter of Charles Henry Henderson and Alice Manners). Alice was English, born in Slough, Buckinghamshire.
Annie’s maternal grandparents were William Ferguson (the son of George Ferguson and Sophia Farquharson) and Dora Paton.
Sources: Genealogy of Annie Lennox – http://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Shane Patrick Victorino
Place of Birth: Wailuku, Hawaii
Date of Birth: November 30, 1980
Ethnicity:
*Portuguese (father)
*Native Hawaiian, Okinawan Japanese, Chinese, English (mother)
Shane Victorino is an American professional baseball player. He is nicknamed “The Flyin’ Hawaiian”.
Shane is the son of Joycelyn (Nakahashi) and Michael Victorino. His father is of Portuguese descent. His mother is of Native Hawaiian, Okinawan Japanese, Chinese, and English ancestry.
In an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2011, he stated:
I’m Portuguese, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Chinese. My name is really Victorine, which is Portuguese. My great-, great-grandpa, when he was in the war, they spelled his name with an O at the end instead of an E, and it became Victorino.
Shane’s paternal grandparents were William Farias Victorino (the son of Joseph Victorino and Melinda Ermelinda Farias) and Irene Edna Cambra (the daughter of Manuel Cambra and Marian S. Mathias). Joseph and Melinda were both born in Hawaii, and all of their own parents were Portuguese. Irene was born in Paia, Hawaii. Manuel and Marian were both born in Hawaii, and all of their own parents were also Portuguese.
Shane’s maternal grandparents were Chester Masami Nakahashi, Sr. and Emily Olive Leimomi Ayers (the daughter of William Kealoha Eugene Ayers and Emily Waikipoha Saffery).
Sources: http://blog.japaneseballplayers.com
Shane’s paternal grandfather, William Farias Victorino, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Shane’s paternal grandfather, William Farias Victorino – http://obits.staradvertiser.com
Shane’s paternal grandmother, Irene Edna Cambra, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Shane’s maternal grandfather, Chester Masami Nakahashi – http://archives.starbulletin.com
Shane’s maternal grandmother, Emily Olive Leimomi Ayers, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Robert Cornelius Murphy
Place of Birth: Berkeley, California, United States
Date of Birth: July 19, 1988
Ethnicity:
*Irish (paternal grandfather)
*English, Scottish (paternal grandmother)
*Filipino, Chinese (mother)
Bobby Murphy is an American businessperson. He is known as the founder of Snapchat. His father, Richard Cornelius Murphy, Jr., is an American government employee, of English, Irish, and Scottish descent. His mother, Rosie L. Go, is a Filipina immigrant, of Chinese descent.
Bobby’s paternal grandfather was Richard Cornelius Murphy, Sr. (the son of Robert Cornelius Murphy and Annabella Gillespie). Bobby’s great-grandfather Robert was the son of Irish immigrants, Cornelius C. Murphy and Ellen M. Barry, both from County Cork. Annabella was a Northern Irish immigrant, from Ballynahinch, County Down, and was the daughter of David Gillespie and Maria Moffett.
Bobby’s paternal grandmother was Genevieve Isabel McConnell (the daughter of Robert Ellsworth McConnell and Marion A. Anderson). Robert was the son of Elmer E. McConnell and Ida Belle Wright. Marion was the daughter of Scottish immigrants William Anderson, of Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, and Mary Cook, of Kintore, Aberdeenshire.
Sources: Bobby’s birth record – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Bobby’s parents – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Bobby’s father – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Bobby’s paternal grandfather, Richard Cornelius Murphy – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Bobby’s paternal grandmother, Genevieve Isabel McConnell – https://familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Michelle Jolie Meldrum
Date of Birth: September 28, 1968
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Date of Death: May 21, 2008
Place of Death: Burbank, California, United States
Ethnicity:
*English, French-Canadian, German, Scottish, remote Swiss-French (paternal grandfather)
*Hungarian, Czech (paternal grandmother)
*unknown (mother)
Michelle Meldrum was an American hard rock guitarist. She was known for being a member of the bands Phantom Blue and Meldrum. Michelle was married to musician John Norum.
Michelle’s paternal grandfather was Gerald Edwin “Drake” Meldrum, Sr. (the son of Henry James Meldrum and Phoebe Mary Baker). Henry was the son of William Meldrum and Elizabeth Maupas. Phoebe was the daughter of Albert Henry Baker and Phoebe Mary Rose.
Michelle’s paternal grandmother was Anna “Annie” Arvai (the daughter of György “George” Árvai and Josephine Mach). György was a Hungarian immigrant, and was the son of János “John” Árvai and Anna Remar. Josephine was the daughter of Czech immigrants, František “Frank” Mach and Anna Hykelová.
Sources: Michelle’s paternal grandfather, Gerald Edwin Meldrum, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Michelle’s paternal grandfather, Gerald Edwin “Drake” Meldrum, Sr. – http://www.legacy.com
Michelle’s paternal grandmother, Anna Arvai, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Birth Name: Clayton Edward Kershaw
Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas
Date of Birth: March 19, 1988
Ethnicity: German, English
Clayton Kershaw is an American professional baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). His mother is of almost entirely German descent.
Clayton’s great-uncle, Clyde Tombaugh (Clyde William Tombaugh), was an astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930. Clyde was the brother of Clayton’s maternal grandfather, Robert Marvin Tombaugh.
Clayton’s paternal grandparents are The Rev. George Clayton Kershaw, Jr. (the son of George Clayton Kershaw, Sr. and Mary O’Neal Rotan) and Alice Irene Evans. The Rev. George was an Episcopalian minister.
Clayton’s maternal grandparents were Robert Marvin Tombaugh (the son of Muron Dealvo Tombaugh and Adella Pearl Chritton) and Ethel Nadine Witt (the daughter of William Henry Witt and Louise Hildebrand). Muron was of German descent. Adella was of part German ancestry. William was born in Kansas, to German parents. Louise was born in Kansas, to German parents, from Hesse Kassel.
Sources: Genealogy of Clayton Kershaw (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://gw.geneanet.org
Obituary of Clayton’s paternal grandfather, The Rev. George Clayton Kershaw, Jr. – http://www.findagrave.com
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Birth Name: Vladimir John Ondrasik III
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: January 7, 1965
Ethnicity: Slovak (paternal grandfather), Dutch, English, German, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, remote Cornish
Five for Fighting is an American singer and songwriter. He is the son of Anna Marie (Kerr) and Vladimir John Ondrasik, Jr. He is married to Carla Berkowitz.
Five for Fighting’s paternal grandfather was Vladimir John Ondrasik, Sr. (the son of Josephus “Joseph” Ondrášik and Anna “Annie” Pavur). Josephus was born in Veľké Rovné, Bytča, Slovakia, to Josephus Ondrášik and Verona Kuruczár. Anna was also born in Slovakia, to Josephus “Joseph” Pavur and Anna Mikalik.
Five for Fighting’s paternal grandmother was Edith Hazel Watkins (the daughter of Thomas Watkins and Edith Wills). Thomas was born in Barford, Warwickshire, England, to Thomas William Watkins, who was of 1/4 Welsh descent, and Rose Ann Iverson. Edith was born in Liverpool, England, to Thomas Wills and Sarah Ann Shaw.
Five for Fighting’s maternal grandfather was Carlos Leroy “Roy” Kerr (the son of James Kerr and Luella McLaughlin). James was the son of William H. Kerr and Catherine Daniels. Luella was the daughter of Joseph Addison McLaughlin and Susan Hammond.
Five for Fighting’s maternal grandmother was Cora Henderson Roberts (the daughter of Samuel Henderson Roberts and Betty Rhody Woods). Samuel was the son of Benjamin Franklin Roberts and Margaret F. Halfacre. Betty was the daughter of Isaac Thomas Roberts and Eliza Reynolds.
Sources: Five for Fighting’s birth record – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Five for Fighting’s parents – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Five for Fighting’s father – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Five for Fighting’s paternal grandparents, Vladimir John Ondrasik and Edith Hazel Watkins – https://familysearch.org
Baptismal record of Five for Fighting’s paternal great-grandfather, Josephus Ondrášik – https://familysearch.org
Death record of Five for Fighting’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Pavur – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Five for Fighting’s paternal great-grandparents, Thomas Watkins and Edith Wills – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Five for Fighting’s mother – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Five for Fighting’s maternal grandparents, Carlos Leroy Kerr and Cora Henderson Roberts – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Five for Fighting’s maternal grandmother, Cora Henderson Roberts – http://www.ancestry.com
Five for Fighting’s maternal great-grandmother, Betty Rhody Woods, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Birth Name: Michael Grant Ignatieff
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario
Date of Birth: May 12, 1947
Ethnicity:
*Russian (father)
*Scottish, English (mother)
Michael Ignatieff is a Canadian author, academic, and politician. He was Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada from December 10, 2008 to May 25, 2011, and, as such, served as Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Parliament from December 10, 2008 to May 2, 2011.
He is the son of Jessie Alison (Grant) and George Ignatieff (George Pavlovich Ignatieff), a diplomat. His father was born in Saint Petersburg, in the Russian Empire. Michael’s father’s family fled Russia after the 1917 Russian Revolution, living in France and then Canada. Michael’s mother was Canadian-born, and was of Scottish and English descent. Michael’s uncle (mother’s brother) was philosopher, professor, and political commentator George Grant (George Parkin Grant).
Michael’s paternal grandparents were Count Pavel Nikolayevich Ignatiev (the son of Nikolay Pavlovich Ignatyev and Ekaterina Leonidovna Golitsina) and Princess Natalia Nikolayevna Meshcherskaya. Michael’s grandfather Count Pavel was a politician who served as Education Minister of the Russian Empire from January 9, 1915 to December 27, 1916. Michael’s great-grandfather Nikolay was a statesman and diplomat.
Michael’s maternal grandparents were William Lawson Grant (the son of George Monro Grant and Jessie Lawson) and Maude Erskine Parkin (the daughter of Sir George Robert Parkin and Annie Connell Fisher). Michael’s great-grandfather George was a Presbyterian minister, writer, and political activist. Michael’s great-grandmother Jessie was the granddaughter of William Lawson, the first president of the Bank of Nova Scotia. Michael’s other great-grandfather, Sir George, was an educator, imperialist, and author.
Sources: Genealogies of Michael Ignatieff – http://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Birth Name: John Gilbert Layton
Date of Birth: July 18, 1950
Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec
Date of Death: August 22, 2011
Place of Death: Toronto, Ontario
Ethnicity: English, with some German and Irish
Jack Layton was a Canadian politician. He was Leader of the New Democratic Party from January 25, 2003 to August 22, 2011, and, as such, he served as Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Parliament from May 2, 2011 until August 22, 2011. He died that day.
Jack was the son of Doris Elizabeth (Steeves) and Robert Layton (Robert Edward John Layton), who was a Progressive Conservative MP from 1984 to 1993, as well as Minister of State for Mines, from 1984 to 1986. Jack was married to Sally Halford, and later to politician Olivia Chow.
Jack’s paternal grandparents were Gilbert Layton (the son of Philip Edward David Layton and Alice Marion Gilbert) and Norah Lestelle England (the daughter of Arthur John England and Florence Louise Grimmett). Jack’s grandfather Gilbert was a politician in Quebec. Jack’s great-grandfather Philip was born in Northamptonshire, England. Alice was also English.
Jack’s maternal grandparents were John Trites Rowe Steeves (the son of John Trites Steeves and Laura Rowe) and Constance Burgoyne Halpin (the daughter of Claude Stuart Burgoyne Halpin and Rosa Belle Powell). Jack’s great-grandfather John was a nephew of William Steeves, a Father of Canadian Confederation. Jack’s grandmother Constance was American, from Richmond, Virginia. Claude’s parents were Irish.
Source: Genealogy of Jack Layton – http://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Steven George Gerrard
Place of Birth: Whiston, Merseyside, England
Date of Birth: 30 May 1980
Ethnicity: English, Irish
Steven Gerrard is an English professional footballer. He spent the majority of his career playing for Premier League club Liverpool, with most of that time as their captain.
Steven is the son of Julie Ann (Byrne) and Paul Gerrard.
Steven’s cousin, Anthony Gerrard, qualified to play for Ireland. Steven is a Catholic.
Source: Birth record of Steven Gerrard – https://familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Frank James Lampard
Place of Birth: Romford, London, England
Date of Birth: 20 June, 1978
Ethnicity: English
Frank Lampard is an English professional footballer. He is the all-time leading goalscorer for Chelsea, where he played for thirteen years. Frank is considered one of the best midfielders of his generation. Frank is the son of Patricia Ann (Harris) and Frank Lampard, Sr., a former footballer.
Frank’s patrilineal line can be traced back to William Lampard, who was born, c. 1728, in Canterbury, England, and to his wife, Jane Johnson.
Frank’s paternal grandparents were Frank Richard Lampard (the son of Arthur Henry Lampard and Elizabeth Susan Allard) and Hilda D. Stiles.
Source: http://www.timedetectives.co.uk
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Birth Name: John George Terry
Place of Birth:Barking, London, England
Date of Birth:7 December 1980
Ethnicity: English
Family Info: John Terry is an English professional footballer who plays for and captains Chelsea. He commonly plays as a centre back. He was also captain of the England national football team.
John was born to Sue (Church) and Ted Terry.
John’s maternal grandparents was Daniel Church and Doreen.
Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV47-ZY12
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Birth Name: Robert Laird Borden
Date of Birth: June 26, 1854
Place of Birth: Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia
Date of Death: June 10, 1937
Place of Death: Ottawa, Ontario
Ethnicity: English
Robert Borden was a Canadian lawyer and politician. He served as the eighth Prime Minister of Canada, from October 10, 1911 to July 10, 1920. His party membership was Liberal (1867-1891), then Conservative (1891-1917), then Unionist (1917-1922), and then Conservative again (1922-1937).
Prime Minister Borden was the son of Eunice Jane (Laird) and Andrew Borden. He was of English descent. His ancestry on both sides of his family led back to English immigrants to Colonial America (specifically New England) in the 1600s.
Prime Minister Borden’s paternal grandparents were Perry Borden, Jr. (the son of Perry Borden, Sr. and Mary Ellis) and Lavinia Fuller. Perry, Sr. was born in Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. Mary was born in London, Connecticut, also in the United States.
Prime Minister Borden’s maternal grandparents were John Laird and Julia Lathrop (the daughter of John Lathrop and Eunice Denison). John Lathrop was born in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. Eunice was the daughter of prominent soldier and political figure Robert Denison.
Source: Genealogy of Robert Borden – http://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Richard Bedford Bennett
Date of Birth: July 3, 1870
Place of Birth: Hopewell Hill, New Brunswick
Date of Death: June 26, 1947
Place of Death: Mickleham, England
Ethnicity: English, Scottish
R. B. Bennett was a Canadian lawyer, businessperson, philanthropist, and politician. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Prime Minister of Canada from August 7, 1930 to October 23, 1935.
Prime Minister Bennett was the son of Henrietta (Stiles) and Henry John Bennett.
Prime Minister Bennett’s paternal grandparents were Nathan Murray Bennett (the son of Nathan Merry Bennett and Nancy Hoar) and Rachel Ann Marshall.
Prime Minister Bennett’s maternal grandparents were David Stiles (the son of Elisha Stiles and Mary Hoar) and Mary Ann Wright.
Source: Genealogy of R. B. Bennett – http://www.geni.com
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Place of Birth: Croydon, London, England
Date of Birth: 9 August 1947
Ethnicity: English
Family Info: Roy Hodgson is a former English footballer who is the manager of the England national football team.
Roy was born to William E. Hodgson and Kathleen I. Styles.
Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV7W-2P9D
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVD9-6DCM
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Birth Name: John Joseph Caldwell Abbott
Date of Birth: March 12, 1821
Place of Birth: Saint-André, Lower Canada
Date of Death: October 30, 1893
Place of Death: Montreal, Quebec
Ethnicity: English
John Abbott was a Canadian politician. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as the third Prime Minister of Canada, from June 16, 1891 to November 24, 1892. He was the first Prime Minister of Canada to have been born in Canada.
Prime Minister Abbott was the son of Harriet A. (Bradford) and The Rev. Joseph Abbott, an Anglican missionary. Prime Minister Abbott’s great-grandson is actor Christopher Plummer.
Prime Minister Abbott’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Abbott and Isabella Kendal (the daughter of John Kendal and Margery).
Prime Minister Abbott’s maternal grandparents were Richard Bradford, Jr. (the son of Richard Bradford, Sr. and Susanna Cole) and Sarah Jeffery. Richard, Sr. was born in Charles City, Virginia.
Source: Genealogy of John Abbott – http://www.geni.com
Date of Birth: December 27, 1823
Place of Birth: Rickinghall, Suffolk, England
Date of Death: December 10, 1917
Place of Death: Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Ethnicity: English
Mackenzie Bowell was an English-born Canadian politician. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as the fifth Prime Minister of Canada, from December 21, 1894 to April 27, 1896.
Prime Minister Bowell was born in Rickinghall, Suffolk, England, to Elizabeth (Marshall) and John Bowell. His family moved to Belleville, Upper Canada, in 1832.
Prime Minister Bowell’s maternal grandparents were John Marshall and Mary Blomfield.