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Micah Stock

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04/29/2015 – Micah Stock – 2015 Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Junket – Arrivals – The Diamond Horseshoe at Paramount Hotel – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

Birth Name: Micah Isaiah Stock

Place of Birth: December 31, 1988

Date of Birth: Dayton, Ohio, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, German

Micah Stock is an American actor. He is the son of Barbara (Heroy) and Richard Douglas Stock.

Micah’s maternal grandfather was William Bayard Heroy (the son of William Bayard “Bill” Heroy and Jessie Minerva Page). William was the son of Newman L. Heroy and Mary Louise Totten. Jessie was the daughter of John Williston Page and Minerva M. Bassett.

Micah’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Marie Meincke. Dorothy was born in New York, and either her parents or all grandparents were German immigrants.

Source: Obituary of Micah’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Marie Meincke – https://www.legacy.com/

 


Greta Thunberg

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Birth Name: Greta Tintin Eleonora Thunberg

Place of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: 3 January 2003

Ethnicity: Swedish, distant Finnish and German (including Baltic German), as well as remote Danish, Dutch, and Scottish

Greta Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist. Her father, Svante Thunberg, is an author, arts manager, producer, and actor. Her mother, Malena Ernman, is an opera singer.

Greta’s paternal line can be traced back to his eighth great-grandfather, Olof Jönsson (died August 1672).

Greta’s paternal grandfather is actor and director Olof Thunberg (the son of Fritz Thunberg and Elsa Sofia Mattsson). Olof was born in Västerås, Västmanland. Greta’s great-grandfather Fritz was the son of Carl Gustaf Eriksson and Augusta Margareta Thunberg. Elsa Sofia was the daughter of Erik Mattsson and Edla Sofia Vedlund.

Greta’s paternal grandmother is Mona Margareta Andersson (the daughter of Otto Vilhelm Andersson and Helfrid Eleonora Norrman). Mona was born in Örgryte, Gothenburg. Otto Vilhelm was the son of Sven August Andersson and Alma Charlotta Håkansson. Helfrid Eleonora was the daughter of Fritiof Melker Norrman and Hildur Eleonora Larsson.

Greta’s maternal grandfather is Lars Ernman (the son of Karl Ragnar Ernman and Greta Gurli Fresk). Lars was born in Stockholm. Karl Ragnar was the son of Karl August Andersson and Johanna Margareta Westin. Greta was the daughter of Albert Fresk and Gurli Charlotta Johanna Söderström.

Greta’s maternal grandmother is Eva Héléne Norberg (the daughter of Tage Nils Erik Norberg and Renée Monica Ursell). Eva, who was born in Stockholm, was adopted by Ebbe Arvid Ragnvald Arvidsson and Lilly Alfhild Elisabet Pettersson. Tage was the son of Nils Knut Severin Norberg and Selma Nikolina Johansson. Monica was the daughter of Georg Olof Gunnar Ursell and Renée Louise Björling.

Greta’s maternal line can be traced back to her sixth great-grandmother, Eva Jonsdotter.

Source: Genealogy of Greta Thunberg – https://www.geni.com

Malena Ernman

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Birth Name: Sara Magdalena Ernman

Place of Birth: Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden

Date of Birth: 4 November 1970

Ethnicity: Swedish, distant Finnish and German (including Baltic German), as well as remote Danish, Dutch, and Scottish

Malena Ernman is a Swedish opera singer. She is the daughter of Eva Héléne (Norberg) and Lars Ernman. Eva was adopted by Ebbe Arvid Ragnvald Arvidsson and Lilly Alfhild Elisabet Pettersson.

Malena is married to author, arts manager, producer, and actor Svante Thunberg, with whom she has two daughters, the older of whom is environmental activist Greta Thunberg. Her father-in-law is actor and director Olof Thunberg.

Malena’s paternal line can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, Mattes Wägblom.

Malena’s paternal grandfather was Karl Ragnar Ernman (the son of Karl August Andersson and Johanna Margareta Westin). Karl Ragnar was born in Nätra, Västernorrland. Karl August was the son of Anders Andersson and Clara Maria Åkervall. Johanna Margareta was the daughter of Hans Samuelsson Westin and Katarina Margareta Ramstedt.

Malena’s paternal grandmother was Greta Gurli Fresk (the daughter of Albert Fresk and Gurli Charlotta Johanna Söderström). Greta was born in Svenarum, Jönköping. Albert was the son of Frans Törner Fresk and Evelina Albertina Westman. Malena’s great-grandmother Gurli was the daughter of Frans Verner Söderström and Emma Charlotta Karolina Becklin.

Malena’s maternal grandfather was Tage Nils Erik Norberg (the son of Nils Knut Severin Norberg and Selma Nikolina Johansson). Tage was born in Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten. Malena’s great-grandfather Nils was the son of Jonas Andersson Norberg and Sara Magdalena Sundholm. Selma was the daughter of Johan Pettersson and Anna Brita Svensdotter.

Malena’s maternal grandmother was Renée Monica Ursell (the daughter of Georg Olof Gunnar Ursell and Renée Louise Björling). Monica was born in Skeppsholm, Stockholm. Gunnar was the son of Carl Viktor Mathias Ursell and Christina Maria Teresia Busck. Malena’s great-grandmother Renée was the daughter of Karl-Olof Björling and Hedvig Amanda Lindroth.

Malena’s maternal line can be traced back to her fifth great-grandmother, Eva Jonsdotter.

Source: Genealogy of Malena Ernman – https://www.geni.com

Joanie Dodds

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Dodds in 2017, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Joan Ann Dodds

Place of Birth: Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 20, 1981

Ethnicity: Irish, Welsh, English, German, Scottish

Joanie Dodds is an American model, television personality, and television host. She was a contestant on the sixth season of America’s Next Top Model and for working as a carpenter on TLC’s reality program Trading Spaces (as Joanie Sprague).

A 23andMe DNA test whose results were displayed here showed that her genetic ancestry is:

——–*44.7% British & Irish
——–*32.2% French & German
——–*17.8% Broadly Northwestern European
——–*2.9% Scandinavian
——–*1.1% Finnish
——–*0.7% Broadly European

Joanie’s paternal grandfather is Robert Warren Dodds (the son of Robert Warren Dodds and Davetta Dyer). Joanie’s grandfather Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Joanie’s great-grandfather Robert was born in Pennsylvania, the son of William Dodds, who was English, and of Elizabeth Conn. Davetta was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of David H. Dyer, whose parents were Irish, and of Sarah A. Evans, who was born in England, to Welsh parents.

Joanie’s paternal grandmother is Virginia May Martsolf (the daughter of Albert Kenneth Martsolf and Viola May Welsh). Virginia was born in Pennsylvania. Albert was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Albert Frederick Martsolf and Lula M. Rhodes. Viola was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Albert Lloyd Welsh, whose parents were from England and Wales, and of Mary A. McDonald.

Source: Obituary of Joanie’s paternal grandmother, Virginia May (Martsolf) Dodds – http://dignitymemorial.com

Tom Kenny

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09/24/2012 – Tom Kenny – “Frankenweenie” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Thomas James Kenny

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

Date of Birth: July 13, 1962

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

Tom Kenny is an American actor, voice artist, and comedian.

He is the son of Theresa and Paul Kenny. His father was of one half English, one quarter Irish, and one quarter German descent. Tom’s mother was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Paul V. Kenny (the son of Jeffrey Kenny and Debbie Cullinane). Jeffrey was born in England. Debbie was born in Dublin, Ireland.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was Catherine B. Wilson (the daughter of Shane Wilson and Abigail Kucher). Shane was born in London, England. Abigail was born in Berlin, Germany.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was named David Donigan. David was born in Kilkenny, Ireland.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was named Ginger Docherty. Ginger was born in Limerick, Ireland.

Source: Genealogy of Tom Kenny – https://www.geni.com

Gideon Adlon

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

Date of Birth: March 30, 1997

Ethnicity:
*father – German
*maternal grandfather – Ashkenazi Jewish
*maternal grandmother – English (converted to Judaism)

Gideon Adlon is an American actress. She is the daughter of actress, screenwriter, producer, and director Pamela Adlon and Felix O. Adlon. Her sister is actress Odessa Adlon.

Gideon’s paternal grandfather is German director Percy Adlon (the son of Rudolf Laubenthal and Susanne Adlon). Rudolf was born in Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, and was a prominent opera singer. Susanne was the daughter of Ludwig/Louis Anton Adlon, from Mainz, Darmstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate, and of Tilly.

Gideon’s maternal grandfather was Donald Maxwell “Don” Segall (the son of Harry Segall and Esther Fox). Donald was born in Massachusetts. Harry was born in Massachusetts, to Jewish parents from Russia/Ukraine, Frank Morton Segall and Fanny/Fannie Gussinoff. Esther was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and was the daughter of Morris Fox and Bessie Kantrovitz.

Gideon’s maternal grandmother is named Marina L. Marina was born in England. She converted to Judaism.

Sources: Genealogy of Gideon Adlon – https://www.geni.com

Death record of Gideon’s maternal grandfather, Donald Maxwell “Don” Segall – https://familysearch.org

Gideon’s maternal great-grandfather, Harry Segall, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean Michael Afable

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12/12/2012 – Sean Michael Afable – Gina Alexander and Fredericks of Hollywood party – Fredericks of Hollywood – Los Angeles, Ca. USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sean Michaeljusti Ruegsegger

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

Date of Birth: November 20, 1988

Ethnicity:
*Swiss-German, Scottish, English (father)
*Filipino (mother)

Sean Michael Afable is an American actor.

Sean’s father is of European descent. Sean’s mother was born in Manila, the Philippines.

Sean’s paternal grandfather is Robert K. Ruegsegger.

Sean’s paternal grandmother is Patricia E. Germaine/German (the daughter of John William Germaine and Charlotte Evelyn Warriner). Patricia was born in New Mexico. John was born in Ontario, Canada, the son of John Henry German and Elizabeth/Lizzy Belle Isabella Sutherland, who was Scottish. Charlotte was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Horace Allen Warriner and Maude Evelyn Belden.

Sean’s maternal grandparents were Maximo Rodillo Afable and Rosario Cariaga Bonda.

 

Lexi Giovagnoli

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04/30/2016 – Lexi Giovagnoli – “The Legend of Alice Flagg” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Arena Cinema Hollywood, 1625 N Las Palmas Avenue – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Alexandra Maria Giovagnoli

Place of Birth: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 17, 1991

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*English, German, distant French (mother)

Lexi Giovagnoli is an American actress. Lexi’s brother is actor Vincent Giovagnoli.

Lexi’s paternal grandfather is Anthony J. Giovagnoli (the son of Marino Giovagnoli and Anna Maria Benedettini). Anthony was born in Ohio, to Italian parents.

Lexi’s paternal grandmother is Anita Louise Colussi (the daughter of Paul P. Colussi and Mary Celeste Da Giau/Dagiau). Anita was born in Ohio. Paul was born in Italy, the son of Oswaldo Colussi and Rose. Mary was born in Ohio, to Italian parents, John Dagiau and Louigia del Longo.

Lexi’s maternal grandfather is named John Snoderly.

Lexi’s maternal grandmother is Donna A. Gover (the daughter of Harry Wildey Gover and Nelle/Nellie Francis Scott). Donna was born in Ohio. Harry was born in Virginia, the son of William C. Gover and Mary Marie Stone. Nelle was born in West Virginia, the daughter of Thomas C. Scott and Virginia Ellen Gandee.

Sources: Obituary of Alexandra’s uncle (father’s brother), Steven Anthony Giovagnoli – http://davidfkoch.com

Obituary of Alexandra’s maternal grandmother, Donna A. (Gover) Snoderly – http://legacy.com

 


Dan Fouts

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Birth Name: Daniel Francis Fouts

Place of Birth: San Fransisco, California, USA

Date of Birth: June 10, 1951

Ethnicity: German, Welsh, possibly other

Family Background: Dan Fouts is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL).

Dan Fouts is/was the son of Bob Fouts and Julie (Morgan) Fouts.

Fout’s paternal grandparnents were John Oliver Fouts and Matilda Louise Bricker (the daughter of Louise and Frank Bricker).

Source: Geni.com

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?pid=193383277 (obituary of Dan Fout’s father)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3575604/john-oliver-fouts (obituary of Dan Fout’s paternal grandfather)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73977681/matilda-louise-fouts (obituary of Dan Fout’s paternal grandmother)

Photo by Keith Homan/Bigstock.com

 

Nick Wolfhard

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08/26/2019 – Nick Wolfhard – “It Chapter Two” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (likely)

Date of Birth: c. October 1997

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (one quarter), German, Scandinavian, Welsh, Irish

Nick Wolfhard is a Canadian actor and musician. His brother is actor Finn Wolfhard.

Nick’s brother Finn has said:

…Wolfhard means, I think, heart of the wolf in German. What’s funny is I’m German, but then I’m like French – I’m French and German and then Jewish. It’s really weird. I have really weird blood. And then I go to Catholic school, which is really weird.

Finn has also specified:

My mother was adopted by a family of French, Irish, British and Canadian descent. My mother’s birth mother was from Wales and Ireland, but she didn’t know anything about her birth. Eventually, through genetic testing, my mom found out she was half-Jewish. On the other hand, my father thought he was Jewish, but found out he was actually from Germany and Scandinavia. My dad converted to Catholicism in his 40s, so the past year, he’s been attending Catholic school. It’s pretty complicated, but this is my background.

Nick’s maternal great-great-aunt was silent film and theatre actress Rita Jolivet.

Nick likely is descended from John Wolfgang Wolfhard, who was born, in 1903, in Bichofingen, Germany. John was the son of Karl Adolf Wolfhard and Mathilde Guth. Mathilde was a pastor’s daughter.

Nick’s paternal grandparents are named Michael Richard Wolfhard and Nora.

Nick’s adoptive maternal grandfather was Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet (the son of Alfred Eugene Jolivet and Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora LaTouche, later known as Trixie Witherbee). Nick’s grandfather Lawrence was born in Dieppe, France, and was raised at least partially in Stowe, England. Lawrence was president of the British Columbia Liberal Association. Nick’s great-grandfather Alfred was born in Richmond, Surrey, England, the son of parents from Paris, France, Charles Eugene Jolivet, who owned vineyards in France, and Pauline Hélène Vaillant/Vaillent/Valunt, a concert musician, whose own mother was of Welsh descent. Alfred’s sister was actress Rita Jolivet. Nick’s great-grandmother Beatrice was born in London, England, the daughter of James LaTouche/La Touche and Mary May Cummings/Cummins/Crimmins.

Nick’s adoptive maternal grandmother was Patricia Mary “Trish” Lynch (the daughter of Arthur Louis Lynch and Janet Hunter Elizabeth Doughty). Patricia was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Arthur was born in Carleton, Ontario, Canada, of Irish descent, and was the son of William Joseph/John Lynch and Ann Josephine “Annie” Mullin. Janet was born in Wanstead, Essex, England, and was the daughter of George Bell/Sell Doughty and Janet Hunter Kerr, who was of Scottish descent.

Sources: History of the Wolfhard family – http://www.wolfhard.info

Article about Nick’s great-great-aunt, silent film actress Rita Jolivet – http://nightcrawlervideos.blogspot.com

Genealogy of Nick Wolfhard (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage announcement of Nick’s maternal grandparents, Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet and Patricia Mary Lynch – https://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Nick’s maternal grandfather, Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet – https://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Nick’s maternal great-grandparents, Alfred Eugene Jolivet and Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora (LaTouche) Witherbee – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Nick’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Eugene Jolivet and Pauline Hélène Vaillant/Vaillent/Valunt – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Nick’s maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora LaTouche (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Death record of Nick’s maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora (LaTouche) Witherbee Jolivet – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Nick’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Mary “Trish” (Lynch) Jolivet – https://www.familysearch.org

Zachary Williams

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Birth Name: Zachary Pym Williams

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 11, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, German, French
*mother – Italian, Swedish

Zachary Williams is an American actor. He is the son of actress and dancer Valerie Velardi and comedian, actor, director, producer, writer, and singer Robin Williams.

Zachary’s maternal grandfather was Leonard D. Velardi (the son of Nicholas Velardi and Jennie Ruotolo). Nicholas was Italian. Jennie’s father was Italian.

Zachary’s maternal grandmother was Lorraine Anderson.

Sources: Obituary of Zachary’s maternal grandfather, Leonard D. Velardi – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKPW-VL8T

Zachary’s maternal grandfather, Leonard D. Velardi, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XM5W-ZTV

Armand Duplantis

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Place of Birth: Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Date of Birth: November 10, 1999

Ethnicity:
*father – Cajun/French, small amounts of Spanish and German
*mother – Swedish

Armand Duplantis is a Swedish and American pole vaulter. He is the son of Helena (Hedlund) and Gregory G. Duplantis. His mother is Swedish. His father is American, and is Cajun, and also has small amounts of Spanish and German ancestry.

Armand’s paternal grandfather was Bobbie Joseph Duplantis (the son of Robert Joseph “B.J.” Duplantis and Herminie Bernard). Robert was the son of Eusebe Duplantis and Clara Naquin. Herminie was the daughter of Torres Joseph Bernard and Ida Martin.

Armand’s paternal grandmother was Carolyn Marie Pizanie (the son of George F. Pizanie and Cecile A. Laurent). Cecile was the daughter of Denis Laurent and Rosa Ma Tassin.

Jessica Lee Keller

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08/15/2018 – Jessica Lee Keller – 14th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival – “The Way It Begins” Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Koochiching, Minnesota, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 30, 1980

Ethnicity:
*father – German, Swedish, French-Canadian
*mother – English, Irish, Scottish, German, some Swiss-German

Jessica Lee Keller is an American actress.

Jessica’s paternal grandfather is John Daniel Keller (the son of John Joseph Keller and Lillie Elsie Olson). Jessica’s grandfather John was born in Minnesota. Jessica’s great-grandfather John was born in Minnesota, the son of George W. Keller, whose parents were German, and of Susanna Theissen, whose parents were German. Lillie was born in Minnesota, to Swedish parents, Daniel William Olson and Amelia Andersdotter.

Jessica’s paternal grandmother is Lorraine Bernice Carufel (the daughter of Charles Nels Carufel and Roselia/Rosella/Rosalie “Rose” Cook). Lorraine was born in Wisconsin. Charles was born in Wisconsin, the son of Octave Peter Carufel, whose parents were from Québec, Canada, and of Mary Dufresne, whose parents were also from Québec. Roselia was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of John Cook, whose parents were German, and of Mary Denise Parent, whose parents were German.

Jessica’s maternal grandfather is Robert Allen/Allan Doten (the son of Allan Leroy Doten and Stella Mae Lentz). Robert was born in Minnesota. Allan was born in Minnesota, the son of James Madison Doten and Margaret Olive Green. Stella was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Charles William Lentz, whose parents were German, and of Adelaide Reynolds Smith.

Jessica’s maternal grandmother is Patricia Caroline Dickerson (the daughter of Ralph Dickerson and Venita/Veneta G. Kulm). Patricia was born in Kansas. Ralph was born in Kansas, the son of Joseph Beattie Dickerson and Harriet Isabella Wagner. Venita was born in Kansas, the daughter of George W. Kulm, whose parents were German, and of Caroline, whose parents were from Switzerland and Germany.

Sources: Obituary of Jessica’s paternal grandmother, Lorraine Bernice (Carufel) Keller – http://simonetfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Jessica’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Caroline (Dickerson) Doten – http://legacy.com

 

Peter Garrett

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Birth Name: Peter Robert Garrett

Place of Birth: Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia

Date of Birth: 16 April, 1953

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Northern Irish, German

Peter Garrett is an Australian musician, environmentalist, activist, former politician. He is the lead singer of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil. He was a Member of the Australian Parliament for Kingsford Smith, from 9 October, 2004 to 5 August, 2013, Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts, from 3 December, 2007 to 14 September, 2010, and Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, from 14 September, 2010 to 26 June, 2013.

He is married to Doris Ricono-Garrett, with whom he has three children.

Peter’s paternal grandfather was Tom Vernon Garrett (the son of Thomas William Garrett and Helen Alice Maud Applewhaite). Peter’s grandfather Tom was born in London, England. Peter’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in Wollongong, New South Wales, the son of Thomas Garrett and Mary Ann Elizabeth Creagan. Helen was the daughter of John Lythcote Applewhaite and Lucy Hannah Langdon.

Peter’s paternal grandmother was Nora Ellen Magill (the daughter of Martin Magill and Nora Marshall). Peter’s grandmother Nora was born in New South Wales. Martin was the son of William John Magill and Jane McIlrath. Peter’s great-grandmother Nora was the daughter of Henry/Harry Marshall and Ellen King.

Peter’s maternal grandfather was Leonard Basil Collin (the son of John Collin and Adelaide Maud Hillier). Leonard was born New South Wales. Adelaide was the daughter of Isaac Hillier and Elizabeth Pybus.

Peter’s maternal grandmother was Emily Jane Bateson (the daughter of John Bateson and Amelia Adelaide Haar). Emily was born in Victoria, Australia. John was the son of Josiah Bateson and Elizabeth Newman. Amelia was the daughter John Fredrick Haar and Wilhelmina Ernestina Juliana Russack.

Camille Keaton

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04/01/2016 – Camille Keaton – 2016 Days of the Dead Los Angeles Convention & Film Festival – Day 1 – Marriott Burbank Hotel & Convention Center – Burbank, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Camille Norma Alice Constance Keaton

Place of Birth: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 20, 1947

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Dutch, Scottish

Camille Keaton is an American actress and model. She is the daughter of Barbara Jane Tichenor and actor Buster Keaton Jr. (Joseph Talmadge Keaton).

Camille’s paternal grandfather was actor, comedian, film director, producer, screenwriter, and stunt performer Buster Keaton (born Joseph Frank Keaton; the son of Joe Keaton and Myra Keaton). Joe and Mya were both vaudeville performers and actors. Joe was born Joseph Frank Hallie Keaton, and was the son of Joseph Francis Keaton and Lydia/Libbie Jane Shireey. Myra was born Myra Edith Cutler, and was the daughter of Frank Luke Cutler and Sarah Elizabeth Shaffer.

Camille’s paternal grandmother was actress Natalie Talmadge (the daughter of Frederick H. Talmadge and Margaret Louise “Peg” Jose/Brown). Frederick was the son of William James Talmadge and Martha Ann Olmstead. Margaret was likely of Irish descent.

Camille’s maternal grandfather was George Emmons Tichenor (the son of John Blake Tichenor and Grace E. Emmons). John was the son of George Edward Tichenor and Anna Blake. Grace was the daughter of Thomas K. Emmons and Julia E. Reebuck.

Camille’s maternal grandmother was Hildah Jane Coon (the daughter of William Martin Coon and Cora May Shellenbarger). William was the son of Martin Wilber Coon and Jennie Lovisa Carruthers. Cora was the daughter of Henry Francis Shellenbarger and Letta Beatrice Sharp.

 


Nick Wolfhard

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08/26/2019 – Nick Wolfhard – “It Chapter Two” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (likely)

Date of Birth: c. October 1997

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (one quarter), German, Scandinavian, Welsh, Irish

Nick Wolfhard is a Canadian actor and musician. His brother is actor Finn Wolfhard.

Nick’s brother Finn has said:

…Wolfhard means, I think, heart of the wolf in German. What’s funny is I’m German, but then I’m like French – I’m French and German and then Jewish. It’s really weird. I have really weird blood. And then I go to Catholic school, which is really weird.

Finn has also specified:

My mother was adopted by a family of French, Irish, British and Canadian descent. My mother’s birth mother was from Wales and Ireland, but she didn’t know anything about her birth. Eventually, through genetic testing, my mom found out she was half-Jewish. On the other hand, my father thought he was Jewish, but found out he was actually from Germany and Scandinavia. My dad converted to Catholicism in his 40s, so the past year, he’s been attending Catholic school. It’s pretty complicated, but this is my background.

Nick’s maternal great-great-aunt was silent film and theatre actress Rita Jolivet.

Nick likely is descended from John Wolfgang Wolfhard, who was born, in 1903, in Bichofingen, Germany. John was the son of Karl Adolf Wolfhard and Mathilde Guth. Mathilde was a pastor’s daughter.

Nick’s paternal grandparents are named Michael Richard Wolfhard and Nora.

Nick’s adoptive maternal grandfather was Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet (the son of Alfred Eugene Jolivet and Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora LaTouche, later known as Trixie Witherbee). Nick’s grandfather Lawrence was born in Dieppe, France, and was raised at least partially in Stowe, England. Lawrence was president of the British Columbia Liberal Association. Nick’s great-grandfather Alfred was born in Richmond, Surrey, England, the son of parents from Paris, France, Charles Eugene Jolivet, who owned vineyards in France, and Pauline Hélène Vaillant/Vaillent/Valunt, a concert musician, whose own mother was of Welsh descent. Alfred’s sister was actress Rita Jolivet. Nick’s great-grandmother Beatrice was born in London, England, the daughter of James LaTouche/La Touche and Mary May Cummings/Cummins/Crimmins.

Nick’s adoptive maternal grandmother was Patricia Mary “Trish” Lynch (the daughter of Arthur Louis Lynch and Janet Hunter Elizabeth Doughty). Patricia was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Arthur was born in Carleton, Ontario, Canada, of Irish descent, and was the son of William Joseph/John Lynch and Ann Josephine “Annie” Mullin. Janet was born in Wanstead, Essex, England, and was the daughter of George Bell/Sell Doughty and Janet Hunter Kerr, who was of Scottish descent.

Sources: History of the Wolfhard family – http://www.wolfhard.info

Article about Nick’s great-great-aunt, silent film actress Rita Jolivet – http://nightcrawlervideos.blogspot.com

Genealogy of Nick Wolfhard (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage announcement of Nick’s maternal grandparents, Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet and Patricia Mary Lynch – https://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Nick’s maternal grandfather, Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet – https://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Nick’s maternal great-grandparents, Alfred Eugene Jolivet and Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora (LaTouche) Witherbee – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Nick’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Eugene Jolivet and Pauline Hélène Vaillant/Vaillent/Valunt – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Nick’s maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora LaTouche (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Death record of Nick’s maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora (LaTouche) Witherbee Jolivet – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Nick’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Mary “Trish” (Lynch) Jolivet – https://www.familysearch.org

Dominic Dierkes

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02/05/2010 – Dominic Dierkes – The Chicago Premiere of The Derrick Comdey “Mystery Team” at The Musicbox Theater – February 5, 2010 – The Musicbox Theater – Chicago, IL, USA – Keywords: – True – – Photo Credit: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

Birth Name: Dominic Eugene Dierkes

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

Date of Birth: March 19, 1984

Ethnicity: German, some Dutch, possibly other

Dominic Dierkes is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer.

Dominic’s paternal grandfather is Eugene Victor Dierkes (the son of Bernard Henry Dierkes and Antoinette C. “Nettie” Maurath). Eugene was born in Missouri. Bernard was born in Missouri, the son of Bernard H. Dierkes, whose parents were from Germany and the Netherlands, and of Elizabeth Kleekamp, whose parents were German. Antoinette was born in Missouri.

Dominic’s paternal grandmother is named Rosalind L.

Sources: Genealogy of Dominic’s paternal grandfather, Eugene Victor Dierkes – http://wc.rootsweb.com

Obituary of Dominic’s paternal grandfather, Rosalind L. Dierkes – http://www.familysearch.org

 

Sarati

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03/04/2018 – Sarah Ashley – 2018 Golden Soiree Oscar Celebration – Arrivals – Warwick LA Nightclub – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Sarati Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sarah Ashley Toups

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

Date of Birth: November 17, 1995

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather), English, Cajun/French, German, Irish, 1/16th Ashkenazi Jewish

Sarati is an American actress and model. She is the daughter of Sharon Belinda (Salvato) and David Richard Toups.

Sarati’s paternal grandfather was Robert Edward Toups (the son of Robert Edward Toups and Patricia Anna Weinberg). Sarati’s great-grandfather Robert was likely the son of George E. Toups and Helena/Lena Bourgeois, who were Cajuns. Patricia was the daughter of Harold/Harald Weinberg, who was born in Louisiana, to a German Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother, and Mercedes S./M., who was also born in Louisiana.

Sarati’s paternal grandmother was Mary Antoinette Eastland (the daughter of James Eldridge Eastland and Frances Matilda Kneisel). James was the son of Milton George Eastland and Minnie Elizabeth Riddle. Frances was the daughter of Paul O. Kneisel, who was German, and Frances Alice/Alicia Farrell, whose father was born in Louisiana and whose mother was born in Scotland; all of Frances’ grandparents were Irish.

Sarati’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Peter “Joe” Salvato (the son of Pietro/Peter/Pete Salvato and Vita Lena Stratta/Strader). Peter was born in Louisiana, to Sicilian parents, Nuncio/Nunzio Salvato and Louise/Luigia Augello. Lena was born in Sicily, Italy, the daughter of Giuseppe/Joseph Stratta/Strada and Angelina/Angie Loria.

Sarati’s maternal grandmother was Lella Mae Pennington (the daughter of John Wesley Pennington and Leota L. Whittington). John was the son of William Mack Pennington and Nancy Elizabeth Bishop. Leota was the daughter of Silas Franklin Whittington and Manirva Jane Cargill.

Sources: Likely Sarati’s great-grandfather, Robert Edward Toups, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Sarati’s great-great-grandfather, Harold/Harald Weinberg, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Harold/Harald on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Sarati’s great-grandmother, Frances Matilda Kneisel, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Frances on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Frances on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Genealogy of Sarati’s maternal grandmother, Lella Mae Pennington (through her own brother, Val L. Pennington) – https://www.findagrave.com/

 

Joe Buck

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Birth Name: Joseph Francis Buck

Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

Date of Birth: April 25, 1969

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English

Family Background: Joe Buck is an American sportscaster.

Buck is/was the son of John Francis Buck and Carole Lintzenich.

Joe Buck’s paternal grandparents were Earle Henry Buck and Kathleen Eleanor Fox.

Buck’s maternal grandparents were Jas F. Lintzenich and Lillie.

Source: Geni.com

 

Arthur Gebhardt

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Birth Name: Arthur Fred Gebhardt

Place of Birth: Rockville, Connecticut, USA

Date of Birth: February 26, 1929

Ethnicity: German, Irish, possibly Ashkenazi Jewish, and other

Family Background: Arthur Gebhardt was a leading Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a well regarded gauge maker from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft.

Arthur was the son of Carl Frederick Gebhardt and Mary Catherine Pfeiffer.

His maternal grandparents were Edward James Pfeiffer and Mary Jane Doherty. Mary’s parents were born in Ireland.

Arthur is listed on some websites of having partial Jewish ancestry. This is unverified but possible.

Source: ancestry.com records

https://www.myheritage.com/names/arthur_gebhardt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Gebhardt

 

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