Birth Name: Lucius Benjamin Appling

Date of Birth: April 2, 1907

Place of Birth: High Point, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Death: January 3, 1991

Place of Death: Cumming, Georgia, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, German

Luke Appling was an American professional baseball player and minor league manager. He was a shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB), who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox. Luke was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown as a White Sox player in 1964. He was nicknamed “Old Aches and Pains.”

Luke was the son of Dola and Lucius Benjamin Appling.

Luke’s paternal grandfather was Henry Benjamin Appling (the son of William Daniel Appling and Martha Harrison/Anne Booth). Henry was born in Georgia. William was the son of William Vittortha Appling and Martha Ann Nunnally. Luke’s great-grandmother Martha was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison Booth and Lucy Eliza Harris.

Luke’s paternal grandmother was named Nancy Emily/Emma Reynolds (the daughter of William Charles Reynolds). Nancy was born in Georgia.

Luke’s maternal grandfather was Henry Alexander Sappenfield (the son of Alfred Lorenzo Sappenfield and Sarah Meyers). Henry was born in North Carolina. Alfred was the son of Christian Sappenfield and Christina Sowers.

Luke’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ellen Millington (the daughter of John Yancy Millington and Susan Ward). Mary Ellen was born in North Carolina.

Sources: Genealogy of Luke Appling – https://www.geni.com

Death record of Luke’s paternal grandfather, Henry Benjamin Appling – https://www.findagrave.com

10/01/2011 – Teri Harrison – Sign of the Times 2011 Model Convention at the Los Angeles Airport Mariott on October 1, 2011 – Los Angeles Airport Mariott Hotel – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PR Photos

Birth Name: Teri Marie Harrison

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

Date of Birth: February 16, 1981

Ethnicity: Japanese (maternal grandmother), English, German, possibly other

Teri Harrison-Keaton is an American model.

Teri’s maternal grandfather was John Robert Schultz (the son of Charles Snavely Schultz and Elsie May Marburger). Charles was the son of Lewis W. Schultz, whose parents were German, and of Mary E. Cloman. Elsie was the daughter of George H. Marburger, whose parents were German, and of Anna Elizabeth Smith.

Teri’s maternal grandmother was named Chiyo Nakano. Chiyo was born in Osaka, Japan.

Sources: Teri’s maternal great-grandfather, Charles Snavely Schultz, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Teri’s maternal great-grandfather, Elsie May Marburger, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Alexander J. Honnold

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 17, 1985

Ethnicity:
*German, possibly other (father)
*Polish (mother)

Alex Honnold is an American rock climber. He is known for his free solo ascents of big walls. He is the only person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, as depicted in the film Free Solo.

He is the son of Dierdre and Charles Honnold.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Stanley Wolownick​ (the son of Francis/Frank Wolownick and Emily Pajczarska/Pajcozarska Widynski). Joseph’s parents were Polish.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Stasia Zola (the daughter of John Zola and Agnes Zyck/Zych). Stasia was born in Pennsylvania, to Polish parents. John was born in Wola Mielecka, the son of Andrew Zola and Magdalen. Agnes was the daughter of Jan/John Zych and Marjanna/Mariana Chaya/Czaja.

Sources: http://mountainportal.com

Marriage record of Alex’s maternal grandparents, Joseph Stanley Wolownick​ and Stasia Zola – https://www.familysearch.org

11/05/2019 – Brandon Sklenar – Lionsgate’s “Midway” World Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton Avenue – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sushi / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Brandon Tyler Feakins

Place of Birth: New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1990

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandmother), English, German, 1/8th Czech/Moravian

Brandon Sklenar is an American actor.

Brandon’s paternal grandfather was named Dale Hunter Feakins (the son of Albert T. Feakins and Margaret D.). Albert was the son of William Bennett Feakins and Jennie Mary Speaker.

Brandon’s paternal grandmother was Lois Sayre (the daughter of Russell Nunley Sayre and Hazel M. Holzwarth). Russell was the son of Edward J. Sayre and Ann Elizabeth Nunley, who was English. Hazel was the daughter of Charles F. Holzwarth, whose parents were German, and of Minnie Carolyn Steuerwald, whose parents were also German.

Brandon’s maternal grandfather was Frank Lawrence Sklenar (the son of Frank/Frantisek Sklenar and Anna Martin). Brandon’s grandfather Frank was born in New York. Brandon’s great-grandfather Frank was born in Přerov, Moravia, Czechia. Anna was the daughter of John Martin, who was German.

Brandon’s maternal grandmother was named Madeline/Madeleine M. Conforti (the daughter of Ralph Conforti and Linda). Madeline was born in New York, to Italian parents.

Sources: Obituary of Brandon’s paternal grandmother, Lois (Sayre) Sklenar – https://leberlakeside.com

Brandon’s maternal grandfather, Frank Lawrence Sklenar, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Brandon’s maternal grandmother, Madeline/Madeleine M. Conforti, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Alice Maud Krige

Place of Birth: Upington, Cape Province, South Africa

Date of Birth: 28 June, 1954

Ethnicity:
*father – Afrikaner [Dutch, German, French Huguenot]
*mother – English, Irish

Alice Krige is a South African actress and producer. She is known for starring in Stephen King’s Sleepwalkers, Star Trek: First Contact, and other genre roles.

Alice is the daughter of Patricia, a professor of psychology, and Louis Krige, a physician. She is married to writer and director Paul Schoolman.

Alice’s patrilineal line can be traced to Steffen Kriege/Krigo/Krige, who was born, c. 1632, in Lienen, Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Alice’s paternal grandfather was Jacobus Edmund Joubert Krige (the son of Willem Adolph/Adolf Krige and Louisa Jacoba/Jakoba Ackermann/Ackerman). Willem was the son of Jacob Daniel Krige and Maria Wilhelmina Joubert.

Alice’s paternal grandmother was Alida Viljoen Gie (the daughter of George William Gie and Elsie Maria van der Merwe). George was the son of Coenraad Johannes Carolus Gie and Catharina Johanna Stegmann. Elsie was the daughter of Roelof Petrus van der Merwe and Elsie Meiring.

Alice’s maternal grandfather was named William Cook.

Alice’s maternal grandmother was named Alice Ryan. Alice was born in England.

Source: Genealogy of Alice Krige (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Clarence J. Brown III

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

Date of Birth: January 5, 1959

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, German, some Welsh and Dutch

Clancy Brown is an American actor.

He is the son of Joyce Helen (Eldridge), a conductor, composer, and concert pianist, and Bud Brown (Clarence John Brown, Jr.), a newspaper publisher and politician.

His father helped manage the newspaper business started by Clancy’s grandfather, Brown Publishing Company, and was later its Chairman of the Board. Clancy’s father, as a Republican politician, served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, from November 2, 1965 to January 3, 1983 (succeeding Clancy’s paternal grandfather in this seat), and as (Acting) U.S. Secretary of Commerce, from July 25, 1987 to October 19, 1987.

Clancy is married to Jeanne Johnson, with whom he has two children.

Clancy’s paternal grandfather was Clarence J. Brown, a newspaper publisher and politician (Clarence John Brown, the son of Owen Brown and Ellen Barerre/Barrere McCoppin). Clancy’s grandfather Clarence was born in Ohio. A Republican, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, from January 13, 1919 to January 8, 1923, Ohio Secretary of State, from January 10, 1927 to January 9, 1933, and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, from January 3, 1939 to August 23, 1965. Clancy’s great-grandfather Owen was the son of Jehu/Jehue Brown and Joanna/Johanna/Joan Myers/Meyers. Clancy’s great-grandmother Ellen was the daughter of James Madison McCoppin and Ohio Van Winkle/Vanwinkle.

Clancy’s paternal grandmother was Ethel McKinney (the daughter of Sylvanus/Sylvanis S. McKinney and Mary L./Ella Reynolds). Ethel was born in Ohio. Sylvanus was the son of Thomas McKinney and Phebe/Phoebe Leach.

Clancy’s maternal grandfather was Roy Anderson Eldridge (the son of Carleton/Carlton Eldridge and Elizabeth A. Anderson). Roy was born in Ohio. Carleton was the son of William Malander Eldridge and Maria Thankful Carleton. Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard Salmon Anderson, who was English, and of Mary Bevan, who was from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Clancy’s maternal grandmother was Helen Hankinson (the daughter of James VanDerVeer Hankinson and Adda/Ada/Addie/Anna Grace Darragh). Helen was born in Ohio. James was the son of James Hankinson and Rachel B. Vanderveer/Van Der Veer. Adda was the daughter of Benjamin Darragh, Jr. and Sarah Ann Neff.

Sources: Articles about Clancy’s parents – https://www.urbanacitizen.com
https://www.urbanacitizen.com

Genealogy of Clancy Brown (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Clancy’s paternal grandparents, Clarence J. Brown and Ethel McKinney – https://www.familysearch.org

Clancy’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Clancy’s maternal grandparents, Roy Anderson Eldridge and Helen Hankinson – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Clancy’s maternal grandfather, Roy Anderson Eldridge (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://members.iinet.net.au

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Birth Name: Steven Patrick Garvey

Place of Birth: Tampa, HIllsborough, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 22, 1948

Ethnicity:
*25% Irish
*25% Polish
*50% German

Steve Garvey is an American professional baseball player. He was a first baseman, who spent his career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.

Steve is the son of Mildred and Joseph Garvey, Jr.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph Garvey.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was Mary Nalevaika (the daughter of John Nalevaika and Winifred Bozenski). Mary’s parents were Polish, and emigrated to New York.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was Joseph J. Winkler (the son of Jakob Winkler and Lilian Geuler). Jacob was born in Germany. Lilian was of German ancestry.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was Phillipina Heinz (the daughter of Walter Henry Heinz and Emelie Wendel). Walter was born in Pennsylvania, the son of William F. Heinz and Elizabeth Hafner, who were German immigrants. Emelie was born in New York, the daughter of Michael Wendel and Philippine Konrath, who were also of German origin.

Source: Obituaries of Steve’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

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

Date of Birth: March 4

Ethnicity:
*father – English, German, 1/32 French-Canadian
*mother – Italian, African-American

Tyler Griffin is an American actor. He is the son of Ileane Rusch, a film producer, and Patrick Griffin, a film music composer. His aunt (father’s sister) was Julie Jensen, who was murdered in 1998, allegedly by her husband, Mark Jensen, who was convicted for the murder.

Tyler’s paternal grandfather was Raymond Lewis Griffin (the son of William Mathias Griffin and Grace Lovena Gullidge). William was the son of Henry Cross Griffin, who was of three quarters English and one quarter French-Canadian descent, and of Katherine Emma Bain, whose parents were German. Grace was the daughter of James Gullidge, who was English, and of Mary Elizabeth Clark.

Tyler’s paternal grandmother was June Constance Hackert (the daughter of Frederick William Hackert and Jessie Louise Hall). Frederick was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents. Jessie was the daughter of Harvey Hall and Louise Street, whose parents were English.

Tyler’s maternal grandfather is author, educator, and musician John Novello (born John Anthony Novello; the son of John A. Novello and Menga A. Cacchione). John was the son of Italian parents, Pasquale “Patsy” Novello and Antoinette “Anna” Chianello. Menga was the daughter of Thomas N. Cacchione, who was Italian, and of Rachel DiFilippo, whose parents were Italian.

Tyler’s maternal grandmother was singer, actress, and vocal coach Gloria Rusch (born Gloria Jean Rausch). Gloria was born in Alabama, and was African-American.

Sources: Information about Tyler’s father’s family – http://www.oursisterjulie.com

Tyler’s paternal grandmother, June Constance Hackert, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tyler’s paternal great-grandmother, Jessie Louise Hall, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Jessie Louise Hall on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tyler’s maternal great-grandfather, John A. Novello – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Tyler’s maternal great-grandmother, Menga A. Cacchione – https://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Kristen Holdenried

Place of Birth: Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: August 1, 1973

Ethnicity:
*German (father)
*Latvian (mother)

Kris Holden-Ried is a Canadian actor. His father was born in Germany. His mother is of Latvian descent.

Kris’ maternal grandfather was named Romans Kolesnikovs. Romans was born in Riga, Latvia.

Kris’ maternal grandmother was named Velta Bertelsons. Velta likely was born in Latvia.

Sources: Obituary of Kris’ father – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Kris’ maternal grandfather, Romans Kolesnikovs – http://rskane.ca

06/28/2010 – Rachael Harris – 10th Annual Trevor New York Summer Gala – Arrivals – Capitale, 130 Bowery Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: Rachael Elaine Harris

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

Date of Birth: January 12, 1968

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, some German, French, and Irish

Rachael Harris is an American actress and comedian. She is known for playing Dr. Linda Martin on the show Lucifer, and Greg’s mother in the Diary of a Whimpy Kid films.

She is married to violinist Christian Hebel, with whom she has two children.

Rachael's paternal grandfather was Merle Frederick Harris (the son of Benjamin Franklin Harris and Jane Albertyne Jordan). Merle was born in Springfield, Ohio , and has English, and possibly Scottish, heritage.

Rachael's paternal grandmother was Evelyn Louise Cost (the daughter of John Russell Cost and Anna Elizabeth Sponsler). Evelyn was born in Tipp City, Ohio, and was of English and German heritage.

Rachael's maternal grandfather was Lawson Edgar Whitacre (the son of Orval E Whitacre and Ida Mae Heston). Lawson was born in Brown, Ohio, and had English ancestry.

Rachael's maternal grandmother was Helen Irine/Irene McDowell (the daughter of Frank A. McDowell and Elenora "Nora" Crowl). Helen was born in Ohio, and was of Scottish heritage from her father. Frank's mother likely was named Nancy LaRue. The last name LaRue originates in France. The last name McDowell originates from Scotland and Ireland.

Sources: Harris Family Tree – https://www.ancestry.com

Rachael’s connection to Harris family tree – https://www.legacy.com

Rachael Harris’ mother ancestry profile – https://www.ancestry.com

Faiola in 2018, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Michael Alan Faiola

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 1, 1977

Ethnicity:
*50% Polish
*25% Italian
*25% mix of Austrian, German, English, Irish, Scottish

Mike Faiola is an American actor.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Albino D. Faiola (the son of Dominic Faiola and Stella Lanni). Albino was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Fern E. Wohletz (the daughter of Frank Wohletz and Eleanor S. Martin). Fern was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Austria, the son of Frank Wohletz and Mollie Schmidt. Eleanor was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Henry Martin and Eleanor Linn Milligan.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Chester John Postawko (the son of Vincent Nicholas Postawko and Sophia Masiak). Chester was born in Missouri. Vincent was born in Knovo, Lithuania, and likely was of Polish descent. Sophia was born in Mława, Poland.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was named Helen Cecelia Wisniewski (the daughter of Joseph Wisniewski and Valentina). Helen was born in Missouri, to Polish parents.

Sources: Obituary of Mike’s uncle (father’s brother) – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Helen Cecelia (Wisniewski) Leahy – http://legacy.com

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08/08/2016 – Anna Konkle – 2016 Summer TCA Tour – Fox Press Tour – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Anna Elizabeth Ryan Konkle

Place of Birth: Randolph, Orange, Vermont, United States

Date of Birth: April 7, 1987

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Anna Konkle is an American actress.

Anna’s paternal grandfather was James Konkle (the son of James H. Konkle and Roxann/Rox Ann/Roxanne Huff). Anna’s grandfather James was born in New Jersey. Anna’s great-grandfather James was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Philip L. Konkle and Mary. Roxann was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Samuel Huff.

Anna’s paternal grandmother was Doris/Dorris C. Wunderle (the daughter of Frederick Valentine Wunderle and Hester G. “Hettie” Rodenbaugh). Doris was born in Pennsylvania. Frederick was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Philip Wunderle, who was German, and of Mary Smith, whose father was Irish. Hester was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edwin L. Rodenbaugh and Catherine M. Greenwald, who were of German origin.

Anna’s maternal grandfather was named Maurice Ryan.

Anna’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine Wiley Parker (the daughter of Chauncy Paddock Parker and Bessie Merton Wiley). Geraldine was born in Massachusetts. Chauncy was born in Massachusetts, the son of Chauncy Paddock Parker and Martha Ann Clifford. Bessie was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Elmer Harvey Wiley and Nettie Loring Pierce.

Source: Obituary of Anna’s father – http://vtdigger.org

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03/14/2014 – Kate Mulgrew – 2014 PaleyFest – “Orange is the New Black” – Arrivals – The Dolby Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Katherine Kiernan Mulgrew

Place of Birth: Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 29, 1955

Ethnicity: Irish, German, French-Canadian/French, English, 1/8th Luxembourgish

Kate Mulgrew is an American actress. She is known for her roles of Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager and Galina “Red” Reznikov on Orange Is The New Black.

Kate is the daughter of Joan and Thomas Mulgrew. She has three children, including two with her former husband Robert H. Egan.

Kate’s paternal grandfather was Russell James/John Mulgrew (the son of Thomas James Mulgrew and Mary Matilda Cosley/Cousley). Russell was born in Iowa. Thomas was born in Iowa, the son of John Mulgrew and Louisa Boxleitner/Boxleiter. Mary was born in Iowa, the daughter of Amab Cosley/Cousley, whose parents were French-Canadian, from Québec, and of Caroline LeBrun/Le Brune/La Brune/Labrune, whose parents were French.

Kate’s paternal grandmother was Genevieve Gertrude/Jean Meysembourg (the daughter of Leonard “Leo” Meysembourg and Anna Margaret Glennon). Genevieve was born in Iowa. Leonard was born in Aspelt, Luxembourg, the son of Matthias Meysembourg and Elisabeth Bourens. Anna was born in Wisconsin, to Irish parents, Robert Glennon and Anna “Nancy” McGirk.

Kate’s maternal grandfather was named Francis L. “Frank” Kiernan (the son of James Kiernan and Louisa/Louise). Francis was born in New Jersey. James was born in New Jersey, and likely was the son of Bartholomew Kiernan and Catherine “Kate” Coogan, who were of Irish origin. Louisa was born in New Jersey, to an English-born mother.

Kate’s maternal grandmother was named Florence Saunders. Florence was born in New York.

Sources: Genealogy of Kate Mulgrew – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Kate’s maternal grandfather, Francis L. “Frank” Kiernan – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Colin Todd Gerard Woodell

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 20, 1991

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish

Colin Woodell is an American actor.

He is the son of Susan Woodell-Mascall, an audition coach, and Brian Woodell.

Colin’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were Ongerth and Dillon.

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Place of Birth: Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany (now Germany)

Date of Birth: 2 February, 1986

Ethnicity: German, possibly Polish

Franz Rogowski is a German actor and dancer.

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Birth Name: Stephen Gregory Yzerman

Place of Birth: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: May 9, 1965

Ethnicity: Dutch, German, other

Steve Yzerman is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and player. He spent his entire NHL playing career with the Detroit Red Wings. He has become a U.S. citizen.

Steve is the son of Jean and Ronald Yzerman. He is married to Lisa Brennan, with whom he has three children.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was Karl Adrian Yzerman (the son of Adrien/Adriaen Yzermans/Yzerman and Rose Jenessons). Karl was Dutch. Rose was born in Belgium.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was Rose Violet Fuhr (the daughter of Peter Fuhr and Kathleen). Rose was born in Wandsworth, London, England. Peter was German.

Sources: https://www.britannica.com

Obituary of Steve’s uncle – https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca

Death record of Steve’s paternal grandfather, Karl Adrian Yzerman – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Steve’s paternal grandmother, Rose Violet (Fuhr) Yzerman – https://www.familysearch.org

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Leabu in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: August 19, 1999

Ethnicity: Romanian (great-grandfather), Scottish, English, Norwegian, German, 1/32 Swedish, 1/32 Danish

Tristan Lake Leabu is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the film Superman Returns (2006) and on The Young and the Restless.

Tristan’s paternal grandfather was the son of Charles Leabu and Irene Isabelle Payne. Charles was the son of Romanian parents, George Leabu and Eva Moian. Irene was the daughter of Charles E. Payne and Alice Fisher, whose maternal grandparents were Swedish.

Tristan’s paternal grandmother is named Linda McMaster (the daughter of Henry J. McMaster and Dolores).

Tristan’s maternal grandfather was named Teddy Mack Carter.

Tristan’s maternal grandmother was Carol Ann Nystel (the daughter of Archie Carlisle Nystel and Eleanor Marie Green). Archie was the son of Joseph Phillip Nystel/Neystel, whose grandparents were all Norwegian, and of Matilda Christine Nelson, who was born in Texas, to a Danish father and a Norwegian mother.

Sources: Obituary of Tristan’s paternal great-uncle – https://www.familysearch.org

Tristan’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles Leabu, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tristan’s paternal great-grandmother, Dolores McMaster – https://turowskifuneralhome.com

Genealogy of Tristan’s maternal great-grandfather, Archie Carlisle Nystel – https://www.findagrave.com

Tristan’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Joseph Phillip Nystel/Neystel, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tristan’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Matilda Christine Nelson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Matilda Christine Nelson on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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09/19/2019 – Rhett James McLaughlin, Link Neal – Audi Celebrates the 71st Emmys – Arrivals – Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Charles Lincoln Neal III

Place of Birth: Boone Trail, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 1, 1978

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German

Link Neal is an American entertainer. He is one-half of the duo Rhett & Link. They are known for their YouTube series Good Mythical Morning and IFC series Commercial Kings.

Link’s paternal grandfather was Charles Lincoln Neal (the son of William Henry Neal and Myrtle Eudora Brown). William was the son of Charles Neal and Lillie Grass. Myrtle was the daughter of Burnice Burl Brown and Rena Helen Cox.

Link’s paternal grandmother was Nell Buchanan (the daughter of William Britton Buchanan and Shirley McNeill).

Sources: Obituary of Link’s paternal grandfather, Charles Lincoln Neal – http://mydailyrecord.com

Obituary of Link’s paternal great-uncle – https://www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com

Genealogy of Link’s paternal great-grandfather, William Henry Neal – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Link’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Lillie (Grass) Neal – https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Link’s paternal great-grandmother, Myrtle Eudora Brown – https://www.findagrave.com

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07/11/2010 – Dropkick Murphys – Optimus Alive 2010 Music Festival – Day 3 – Passeio Maritimo de Alges – Alges, Portugal – Photo Credit: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Alexander Martin Barr

Place of Birth: Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 21, 1968

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

Al Barr is an American musician. He is the lead singer of the Celtic punk group Dropkick Murphys. Al’s mother was German.

Al is married to Jessica, with whom he has one child.

Al’s paternal grandfather was Lockwood Chappell Barr (the son of Lockwood Anderson Barr and Bernice Florence Owens). Al’s great-grandfather Lockwood was managing editor of the Wall Street Journal from 1913-1916. He was the son of Edward Tipton Barr and Mary Anderson. Bernice was the daughter of William Thomas Owens and Florence Chappell.

Al’s paternal grandmother was Jane Shaw Churchill (the daughter of Lawrence Whitfield Churchill and Ethel Lurana Shaw). Lawrence was the son of Arthur Whitfield Churchill and Laura Gertrude Clark.

Al is the fifth cousin, once removed, of Diana, Princess of Wales, through their common descent from physician Joseph Strong. The descent of Al’s father from Dr. Joseph Strong can be found in the book American Ancestors and Cousins of the Princess of Wales, by Gary Boyd Roberts and William Addams Reitwiesner.

Sources: Obituary of Al’s father – https://www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com

Genealogy of Al’s paternal grandparents, Lockwood Chappell Barr and Jane Shaw (Churchill) Barr – https://www.findagrave.com

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05/21/2019 – Jon-Michael Ecker – “Perpetual Grace, LTD” TV Series Premiere – Arrivals – Linwood Dunn Theater, 1313 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jon-Michael William Ecker

Place of Birth: Travis, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 16, 1983

Ethnicity: Austrian, German, Luxembourgish, English, Welsh

Jon-Michael Ecker is an American actor.

His father is Brazilian-born actor Guy Ecker.

Jon-Michael’s paternal grandfather was John Robert “Bob” Ecker (the son of Joseph J. Ecker and Elizabeth N. Steinmetz). Jon-Michael’s grandfather John was born in Wisconsin. Jon-Michael’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in Wisconsin, the son of Adolph Ecker, whose parents were from Hungary and Austria, and of Margaret Felber, whose parents were from Germany. Elizabeth was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Nicholas Steinmetzer, whose parents were from Luxembourg, and of Anna Cordell/Kordell, whose parents were from Alsace-Lorraine, France, and Luxembourg.

Jon-Michael’s paternal grandmother was Marion Hope Davies (the daughter of William J. Davies and Dorothy/Doroty Smith). Marion was born in Illinois. William was born in Indiana, the son of Stephen Davies, who was Welsh, and of Bess, whose parents were Welsh. Dorothy was born in Illinois, the daughter of Frederick William Smith, who was English, and of Emma Nellie Herold, whose parents were German.

Jon-Michael’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Gibbs.

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