01/13/2019 – Dina Shihabi – The 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards – Arrivals – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Date of Birth: September 22, 1989

Ethnicity:
*50% Arab [Palestinian, Saudi Arabian]
*25% Norwegian
*25% German and Haitian

Dina Shihabi is a Saudi Arabian and Palestinian actress.

Dina is the daughter of Ali Shihabi, an author and commentator on Middle Eastern politics and economics with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia. She was raised in Saudi Arabia, Beirut, and Dubai.

She has stated:

I consider myself Arab European because my dad is half-Saudi, half-Norwegian, and my mom is half-Palestinian, half-German and Haitian, but raised in the south of France.

Dina’s paternal grandfather was Samir al Shihabi. Samir was a prominent Jerusalem-born Saudi Arabian diplomat, who served as President of the United Nations General Assembly, from 1991 to 1992, among other duties.

Dina’s paternal grandmother is named Kari Stonjum. Kari is Norwegian, from Bergen.

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Birth Name: Benjamin Lyons

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

Date of Birth: October 8, 1981

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, possibly other (mother)

Ben Lyons is an American entertainment reporter and sportscaster. He was a co-host of the show At the Movies from 2008 to 2009.

Ben is the son of Judy and entertainment reporter and critic Jeffrey Lyons.

Ben’s paternal grandfather was newspaper columnist Leonard Lyons (born Leonard Sucher, the son of Moses Leib Sucher and Brany/Bertha Meinhard Harnik/Harnick/Hernick). Ben’s grandfather Leonard was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Moses was born in Horodenka, Horodenkivs’kyi district, Ivano-Frankivs’ka oblast, Ukraine, the son of Yossil/Joseph Sucher and Chaja/Heich Blima Hilzenrath/Hiltzenrad. Brany was born in Levincozka, Bucowin, the daughter of Schulem/Shulyn Harnik/Harnick and Tubba Gigel Tenenheiser.

Ben’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia R. Schoenberger/Shoenberger (the daughter of Henry Schoenberger/Schonberger and Pauline “Pepi” Einstein). Sylvia was born in Simpson, Pennsylvania, to a Hungarian Jewish father and an Austrian Jewish mother. Pauline was the daughter of Jacob/Yankel Einstein, who was born in Züssow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, to a mother from Vienna; and of Rachel/Rose Fallack.

Ben’s maternal grandfather was named Frank Kracher.

Ben’s maternal grandmother was named Helen Martin.

Sources: Genealogy of Ben Lyons (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Ben’s paternal grandparents, Leonard Lyons and Sylvia R. Schoenberger/Shoenberger – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ben’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia R. (Schoenberger/Shoenberger) Lyons (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Ben’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia R. Schoenberger/Shoenberger, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ben’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia R. (Schoenberger/Shoenberger) Lyons – https://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Charlotte Sarah Lawrence

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

Date of Birth: June 8, 2000

Ethnicity: English, German

Charlotte Lawrence is an American singer, songwriter, and model.

She is the daughter of actress Christa Miller and screenwriter, producer, and director Bill Lawrence (William Van Duzer Lawrence IV).

Her maternal great-aunt is actress Susan Saint James. Her great-great-great-grandparents were Sarah and William Van Duzer Lawrence, whose home became Sarah Lawrence College. William was a millionaire real-estate and pharmaceutical mogul.

Charlotte’s paternal grandfather is William Van Duzer Lawrence III (the son of Robert Clitherall Lawrence, Sr. and Helene Marion Heydt). William was the son of Dudley Bates Lawrence and Katherine Clitherall Birch. Helene was the daughter of Charles E. Heydt, who was born in New York, to German parents; and of Marion D. Evans.

Charlotte’s maternal grandfather is Charles G. “Chuck” Miller (the son of Charles Daniel Miller and Constance R. Geiger). Constance was the daughter of Charles Robeson Geiger and Jane Irene Lamb.

Charlotte’s maternal grandmother is Bonnie Beatrice/Bea Trompeter (the daughter of Paul Ludwig Trompeter and Constance Edith Stoddard). Paul was born in Germany.

Sources: Marriage announcement of Charlotte’s parents – https://archive.nytimes.com

Genealogy of Charlotte’s paternal great-grandfather, Robert Clitherall Lawrence, Sr. – https://www.geni.com

Charlotte’s paternal great-grandmother, Helene Marion Heydt, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Charlotte’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Charles E. Heydt and Marion D. Evans – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Charlotte’s maternal great-grandmother, Constance R. (Geiger) Miller – https://www.legacy.com

Charlotte’s maternal great-grandfather, Paul Ludwig Trompeter, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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01/15/2010 – Heather Tocquigny – “Dahmer Vs. Gacy” PreParty – Arrivals – XIV – West Hollywood, CA. USA – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Heather Brianne Tocquigny

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, USA

Date of Birth: March 12, 1985

Ethnicity:
*37.5% German
*25% Slovak
*12.5% French
*12.5% Austrian
*12.5% German and/or Czech/Slovak

Heather Tocquigny is an American actress. She is the daughter of Carla Sue (Rohlack) and Richard Craig Tocquigny.

Heather’s mother has German, and possibly some Czech, ancestry. Her father is of one half Slovak, one quarter French, and one quarter Austrian descent.

Heather’s paternal grandfather was George Joseph Tocquigny (the son of Alexander Tocquigny and Balbina Anna Schweyer). Alexander was born in Lens, France, the son of Alexandre Tocquigny and Clara Falce. Balbina was born in Graz, Austria, the daughter of Louis Schweyer and Theresa Jenozkenag.

Heather’s paternal grandmother was Mary Agnes Petrick (the daughter of John S. Petrick and Lillian Malinzak). Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to Slovak parents. Lillian was the daughter of Martin Malinzak.

Heather’s maternal grandfather was Carl William Rohlack (the son of Ernest August Rohlack and Mary M. Simank). Ernest was the son of William M. Rohlack, who was German, and Emma Guempel, whose parents were German. Mary was the daughter of Benjamin George Simank and Augusta Schuerer, whose parents were both German.

Heather’s maternal grandmother was Janelle Joyce Kunz (the daughter of Victor Leopold Kunz and Norma Zschiesche). Victor was the son of Ed G. Kunz/Kuns/Kung and Louisa/Louise, and was of recent immigrant background, and of either Czech/Slovak and/or German descent. Norma was the daughter of F. A. William Zschiesche, who was German, and Meta Heinsohn, whose father and maternal grandparents were German.

Sources: Genealogy of Heather’s paternal grandfather, George Joseph Tocquigny – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172139173/george-joseph-tocquigny

Heather’s paternal grandmother, Mary Agnes Petrick, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHC3-C3X

Heather’s great-grandfather, Ernest August Rohlack, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M23N-ZCZ

Genealogy of Heather’s great-grandmother, Mary M. Simank – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20356847/mary-rohlack

Heather’s great-grandmother, Mary M. Simank, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2MP-WRJ

Heather’s great-grandfather, Victor Leopold Kunz, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M29G-82K
Victor on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH1H-M9Q

Heather’s great-great-grandfather, Ed G. Kunz/Kuns/Kung, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HP7B-6T2

Heather’s great-grandmother, Norma Zschiesche, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M29G-ZDY
Norma on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH14-P2L

Heather’s great-great-grandmother, Meta Heinsohn, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFF1-DF2

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11/24/2013 – Christian Pitre – Kaunis Launch Party Benefiting Toys for Tots – Arrivals – Coast Anabelle Hotel – Burbank, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Christian Leah Pitre

Place of Birth: Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 31, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Cajun/French, Spanish, some German
*mother – English, possibly other

Christian Pitre is an American actress.

Her father’s family is from Louisiana, and is of Cajun/French, Spanish (with some roots in Cádiz, Andalusia, and the Canary Islands), and some Alsatian German, ancestry.

Christian is married to Robbie Davis, with whom she has a child.

Christian’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Pitre (the son of Thomas Joseph Pitre and Blanche Gaudet). Christian’s grandfather Thomas was born in Louisiana. Christian’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in Louisiana, the son of Charles Pitre and Julia Dantin. Blanche was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Allen Gaudet and Marcelite Aspasie Falgout.

Christian’s paternal grandfather was Florence Thibodeaux (the daughter of Alces/Alsace Thibodeaux/Thibodand and Melodia Marguerite Fonseca). Florence was born in Louisiana. Alces was born in Louisiana, and likely was the son of Drauzin Marcelin/Marcel Thibodeaux/Thibodand and Aurelie/Oralie Delphine Ordoyne. Melodia was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Alidore Lezin Fonseca and Armantine Valerie Plaisance.

Christian’s maternal grandfather was possibly surnamed Morgan.

Christian’s maternal grandmother was Wilma Fay Grady (the daughter of Mitchell Elbert Grady and Beatrice Ollie Ledford). Wilma was born in Tennessee. Mitchell was born in Tennessee, the son of William Elbert Grady and Matilda Elizabeth Blankenship. Beatrice was the daughter of Roy L. Ledford.

Sources: Obituary of Christian’s father – http://lobservateur.com

Obituary of Christian’s maternal grandmother, Wilma Fay “Cricket” Grady-Elrod – http://ralphbuckner.com

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12/06/2017 – Barak Hardley – “The Pirates of Somalia” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theater – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Barak John Hardley

Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 28, 1975

Ethnicity:
*father – English, possibly other
*mother – German

Barak Hardley is a American actor and writer.

Barak’s paternal grandfather was Walter Arnold Hardley (the son of Walter Kay Hardley and Annie Caesar). Barak’s grandfather Walter was born in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Barak’s great-grandfather Walter was born in England, the son of William Hardley and Margaret. Annie was born in England.

Barak’s paternal grandmother was Virginia Cecil Gaynor (the daughter of George Washington Gaynor and Cecil Fenton). Virginia was born in Virginia. George was born in Illinois, the son of Emma. Cecil was born in Michigan.

Barak’s maternal grandfather was Frederick “Fred” Busch (the son of Frederick John Henry Busch and Eva Margaret Asmus). Barak’s grandfather Frederick was born in Michigan, into an ethnic Volga German family. Barak’s great-grandfather Frederick was born in Erlenbach, Russia, the son of Henry Busch and Katherine Elizabeth Baker. Eva was born in Oberdorf, Russia, the daughter of Adam Asmus and Katherine Elizabeth “Katie” Schaefer.

Barak’s maternal grandmother was Emma Miller (the daughter of Philip Anthony Miller and Elizabeth Friesorger). Emma was born in Michigan, into an ethnic German family. Philip was born in Australia, to parents from Germany, Franz Melchior Miller and Agnes Justus. Elizabeth was born in Grimm, Russia, and was of Volga German ancestry.

Sources: Obituary of Barak’s uncle (father’s brother), Ronald G. Hardley – http://lifestorytc.com

Obituary of Barak’s maternal grandfather, Frederick “Fred” Busch – http://rlwilliams.com

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Birth Name: Justin Ray Gaethje

Place of Birth: Safford, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 14, 1988

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

Justin Gaethje is an American professional mixed martial artist.

Justin is the son of Carolina and John Gaethje.

Justin’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Espinoza.

Source: https://www.frankieforza.com

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07/08/2010 – Jesus Luz – Thomas Sabo Jewelry Collection Launch at St. Mark’s Church – Arrivals – St. Mark’s Church, Mayfair – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jesus Pinto da Luz

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Birth: January 15, 1987

Ethnicity: Brazilian [Portuguese, German, possibly other]

Jesus Luz is a Brazilian model, actor, and DJ.

He is married to Carol Ramiro, with whom he has a child.

Jesus’ paternal grandfather was Luiz Heitor Horta Barbosa Pinto da Luz (the son of Acyr Bruggemann Pinto da Luz e Silva and Clotilde Ernestina Teixeira Mendes Horta Barbosa). Luiz was born in Rio de Janeiro. Acyr was born in either Rio de Janeiro or Santa Catarina, the son of Heitor Pinto da Luz e Silva and Maria Bruggemann. Clotilde was born in Rio de Janeiro, the daughter of Frederico Bueno Horta Barbosa and Clotilde Rosália Teixeira Mendes.

Jesus’ great-great-grandfather Heitor Pinto da Luz was a famous writer and pharmacist from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, and was of Azorean Portuguese and German descent.

Jesus’ paternal grandmother likely is/was named Ana Maria Fernandes.

Sources: Death record of Jesus’ paternal grandfather, Luiz Heitor Horta Barbosa Pinto da Luz – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jesus’ paternal grandfather, Luiz Heitor Horta Barbosa Pinto da Luz – http://geneaminas.com

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08/25/2018 – Miles Gaston Villanueva – 33rd Annual Imagen Awards – Arrivals – JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, 900 W Olympic Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: March 14, 1989

Ethnicity:
*father – Mexican
*mother – English, German, Irish, possibly other

Miles Gaston Villanueva is an American actor and producer.

His father is of Mexican descent. His mother is of English, German, and Irish descent. Miles is said to also have French and Jewish ancestry. It is not clear if this is accurate.

Miles’ paternal grandparents’ surnames are Villanueva and Silva.

Miles’ maternal grandfather was Vernon Wesley Gaston (the son of Edson Blaine Gaston and La Verne Ostrom). Vernon was born in Iowa. Edson was born in Iowa, the son of Clarence George Gaston and Effie Jane Smith. La Verne was born in Iowa.

Miles’ maternal grandmother was Mary Claire Buchtel (the daughter of Robert Esmond Buchtel and Clara May Gilligan). Mary was born in Nebraska. Robert was born in Nebraska, the son of Cecilia Morgan, whose parents were Irish. Clara was born in Nebraska.

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Birth name: Kyle Dale Vanden Bosch

Place of birth: Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, U.S.

Date of birth: November 17, 1978

Ethnicity: Dutch, as well as distant West Prussian [German/Platt-Deutsch]

Kyle Vanden Bosch is an American professional football player. He was a defensive end in the NFL, from 2001 to 2013. He is the son of Bonnie and Douglas Vanden Bosch.

Kyle’s paternal grandfather was Bastiaan “Bert” VandenBosch (the son of Leonard Tammes “Lane” VandenBosch and Margaret Lems). Leonard and Margaret lived in Sioux County, Iowa. Leonard was the son of Tamme “Thomas” VandenBosch, whose father was from Havelte, Drenthe, Netherlands and whose mother was from Kalle, Grafschaft-Bentheim, Niedersachsen, West Prussia (now Germany); and of Tryntje “Tillie” VanDyn, whose parents were from Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Kyle’s great-grandmother Margaret was the daughter of Bastiaan Lems, whose parents were from Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, and of Geesje Kooiker, whose parents were from Overijsel, Netherlands.

Kyle’s paternal grandmother was Lois Ann Kirk (the daughter of Wilfred Kirk and Nellie Groote). Wilfred was the son of Leonard Jesse Kirk and Anna Frederieke Brinkhous, both of Iowa, and of Dutch descent. Nellie was the daughter of Egbertus J. Groote and Bertha Grave, both of Iowa, and also of Dutch ancestry.

Kyle’s maternal grandfather was Cornelius “Cornie” Harthoorn (the son of Cornelis Gerrit Harthoorn and Marie Adrianna Dam). Cornelius’ parents were Dutch. Cornelis was the son of Cornelis Gerrit Harthoorn and Gerritje VanDonkelaar, who were from Utrecht.

Kyle’s maternal grandmother was Grace Wilma Kooi (the daughter of John Kooi and Gertie VanderLugt). Grace was born in Lebanon, Iowa.

Sources: Dutch genealogy – http://dutchgenealogy.nl

Harger, Swenne, and Loren Lemmen. The County of Bentheim and Her Emigrants to North America. Holland, Mich., 2001.

Obituary of Kyle’s maternal grandmother, Grace Wilma (Kooi) Harthoorn – http://lyoncountyreporter.com

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Birth Name: Rebecca C. Grant

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

Date of Birth: April 18, 1976

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, one eighth Mexican, distant German and Dutch

Rebecca Spence is an American actress and writer.

Rebecca’s paternal grandfather was Charles John Grant (the son of Charles Grant and Pabla Garcia). Rebecca’s grandfather Charles was born in Sabinas, Mexico, to a Scottish father and a Mexican mother.

Rebecca’s paternal grandmother was Carlotta Violet Cheney (the daughter of Julius William Cheney and Mildred Imelda Jester). Julius was the son of Jehial/Jabiah/Joehial W. Cheney and Minerva N. Jenkins. Mildred was the daughter of James Jester and Mary Jewett.

Rebecca’s maternal grandfather was Roger Earle Phillips (the son of Louis Ross Phillips and Theresa Frances Fish). Roger was born in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. Louis was the son of Charles Phillips and Nettie Frances Van Dorn. Theresa was the daughter of William C. Fish and Anna Frances Bodfish.

Rebecca’s maternal grandmother was Maud A. Larkin (the daughter of Thomas Kinsey Larkin and Ada M. Brower). Thomas was the son of Isaac Larkin and Rachel C. Kinsey. Rebecca’s great-grandmother Ada was the daughter of Amos Brower.

Sources: Obituaries of Rebecca’s father – https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.familysearch.org

Rebecca’s paternal grandfather, Charles John Grant, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Charles John Grant on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Rebecca’s maternal grandfather, Roger Earle Phillips – https://www.familysearch.org

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08/08/2019 – Moses Storm – 2019 Summer TCA Press Tour – Day 17 – NBC Press Tour – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Moses Jacob Storm

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

Date of Birth: May 6, 1989/1990

Ethnicity: possibly German

Moses Storm is an American writer, actor, and comedian.

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Birth Name: Robert Maxwell Martensen

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 1, 1988

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Scottish, likely Danish, Welsh, and French-Canadian

Max Carver is an American actor.

Max is the son of Anne (Carver), a philanthropist and community activist, and Robert Martensen, a physician, historian, and author.

His twin brother is actor Charlie Carver, who was born seven minutes earlier, on the previous day. They are from a wealthy, upper-class family. Their maternal grandfather, G. W. Douglas Carver, was an oil promoter, partner in the Carver Dodge Oil Company of Denver, developer of several Indonesian oil fields, and horse breeder.

Max’s paternal grandfather was Lorenz Thomas “Marty” Martensen, Jr. (the son of Lorenz Thomas Martensen and Marie/Mary Eleanor Copenhafer). Max’s grandfather Lorenz was born in Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa. Max’s great-grandfather Lorenz was born in Bredtstatt, Germany, the son of Zacharius Martensen and Agatha Andreasen, and likely had Danish ancestry. Marie was born in Illinois, the daughter of John Copenhafer and Mary A. Shettle.

Max’s paternal grandmother was named Bernice Helen Sommer (the daughter of Walter S. Sommer and Anna P.). Bernice was born in Wisconsin.

Max’s maternal grandfather was G. W. Douglas Carver (George William Douglas Carver, the son of Clifford Nickels Carver and Helene/Helena Philae Olive Virginia Maxwell). Max’s grandfather G. W. was born in Glen Cove, New York. Max’s great-grandfather Clifford was the son of Amos Dow Carver and Inez Scott Morgan. Helene was born in England, the daughter of John Grenfell Maxwell and Louise Selina Bonynge, and had English, Irish, and distant German, ancestry.

Max’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Hitchcock (the daughter of Fremont Bodine Hitchcock and Pauline Chamberlain). Margaret was born in Illinois. Fremont was the son of Howard Horace Hitchcock, whose mother was Canadian, and of Nellie Watters, whose own parents was Scottish. Pauline was the daughter of Paul F. Chamberlain and Frances Margaret Harbaugh.

Sources: Marriage record of Max’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Max’s paternal grandfather, Lorenz Thomas “Marty” Martensen, Jr. – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Max’s paternal great-grandfather, Lorenz Thomas Martensen – https://www.familysearch.org

Max’s paternal grandmother, Bernice Helen Sommer, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Max’s mother (through her own sister) – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Max’s maternal grandfather, G. W. Douglas Carver – http://www.nytimes.com

Max’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Hitchcock, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Louis Linwood Voit III

Place of Birth: Wildwood, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 13, 1991

Ethnicity: German, Swiss-German, Austrian, possibly other

Luke Voit is an American professional baseball player. He is a first baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB).

His brother, John Voit, has played professional football.

Luke’s paternal grandfather was Louis Linwood Voit (the son of Frederick Louis Voit and Gertrude B. Peters). Frederick was born in Maryland, to an Austrian-born father and a German-born mother. Gertrude’s mother was born in Hamburg, Germany.

Luke’s paternal grandmother was Joan Scriber (the daughter of Walter E. Scriber, Sr. and Lillian R. Rogers). Walter and Lillian were born in Maryland.

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04/12/2014 – Kenny Rogers – Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XX – Arrivals – JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge – Phoenix, AZ, USA – Photo Credit: Willie Pena / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kenneth Ray Rogers

Date of Birth: August 21, 1938

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Death: March 20, 2020

Place of Death: Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, small/distant amounts of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, and German, possibly other

Kenny Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur.

He was the son of Lucille Lois (Hester), a nurse’s assistant, and Edward Floyd Rogers, a carpenter. He was married to Wanda Miller, until his death. He had a daughter with his former wife Janice Gordon; a son with his former wife Margo Anderson; a son with his former wife Marianne Gordon; and two children with Wanda.

Kenny is sometimes said to have had Irish and/or Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Irish or Native American has been verified/documented.

Kenny’s paternal grandfather was William Byrd Rogers (the son of Allen Greer Rogers and Phebe H. Gallion). William was born in Texas. Phebe was the daughter of John Gallion and Sarah Rhoads.

Kenny’s paternal grandmother was Della Armo/Armodella/Armadella Kendrick (the daughter of Jasper Taylor Kendrick and Susan Jane Lester). Della was born in Texas. Jasper was the son of Albert Abel Kendrick and Elizabeth Logan. Susan was the daughter of Charles Madison Lester and Ann/Annie Eliza Moore.

Kenny’s maternal grandfather was Wiley Daniel Hester (the son of William Daniel “Zeke” Hester and Alice Arrena Nelson). Wiley was born in Louisiana. Alice was the daughter of Wiley Bud Nelson and Nancy Narcessa/Narcissa Scarborough/Scarsborough/Scarbrough.

Kenny’s maternal grandmother was Cora Belle/Binn “Sis” Willoughby (the daughter of Morrison Columbus Willoughby and Robe Blen Smith). Cora was born in Texas.

Sources: https://www.irishexaminer.com

Genealogies of Kenny Rogers – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth name: Kyle Dale Vanden Bosch

Place of birth: Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, U.S.

Date of birth: November 17, 1978

Ethnicity: Dutch, as well as distant German/Platt-Deutsch

Kyle Vanden Bosch is an American professional football player. He was a defensive end in the NFL, from 2001 to 2013. He is the son of Bonnie and Douglas Vanden Bosch.

Kyle’s paternal grandfather was Bastiaan “Bert” VandenBosch (the son of Leonard Tammes “Lane” VandenBosch and Margaret Lems). Leonard and Margaret lived in Sioux County, Iowa. Leonard was the son of Tamme “Thomas” VandenBosch, whose father was from Havelte, Drenthe, Netherlands and whose mother was from Kalle, Grafschaft-Bentheim, Niedersachsen, West Prussia (now Germany); and of Tryntje “Tillie” VanDyn, whose parents were from Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Kyle’s great-grandmother Margaret was the daughter of Bastiaan Lems, whose parents were from Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, and of Geesje Kooiker, whose parents were from Overijsel, Netherlands.

Kyle’s paternal grandmother was Lois Ann Kirk (the daughter of Wilfred Kirk and Nellie Groote). Wilfred was the son of Leonard Jesse Kirk and Anna Frederieke Brinkhous, both of Iowa, and of Dutch descent. Nellie was the daughter of Egbertus J. Groote and Bertha Grave, both of Iowa, and also of Dutch ancestry.

Kyle’s maternal grandfather was Cornelius “Cornie” Harthoorn (the son of Cornelis Gerrit Harthoorn and Marie Adrianna Dam). Cornelius’ parents were Dutch. Cornelis was the son of Cornelis Gerrit Harthoorn and Gerritje VanDonkelaar, who were from Utrecht.

Kyle’s maternal grandmother was Grace Wilma Kooi (the daughter of John Kooi and Gertie VanderLugt). Grace was born in Lebanon, Iowa.

Sources: Dutch genealogy – http://dutchgenealogy.nl

Harger, Swenne, and Loren Lemmen. The County of Bentheim and Her Emigrants to North America. Holland, Mich., 2001.

Obituary of Kyle’s maternal grandmother, Grace Wilma (Kooi) Harthoorn – http://lyoncountyreporter.com

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official U.S. Senate photo of Tom Coburn c. 2011

Birth Name: Thomas Allen Coburn

Date of Birth: March 14, 1948

Place of Birth: Casper, Wyoming, U.S.

Date of Death: March 28, 2020

Place of Death: Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, German

Tom Coburn was an American politician and medical doctor. A Republican, he served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma, from January 3, 1995 to January 3, 2001, and a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, from January 3, 2005 to January 3, 2015.

He was the son of Anita Joy (Allen) and Orin Wesley Coburn. Tom was married to Carolyn Coburn, until his death, with whom he had three children.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Ira Orville Coburn (the son of John Hennen Coburn and Sarah Maragret “Sadie” Shreffler). John was the son of Samuel John Coburn and Carlitha Jane Nelson.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was Dora Ethel Thornbaugh/Thornburgh (the daughter of Clarence E. Thornburgh and Effie Loretta Randall). Clarence was the son of Wesley Thornburgh and Eliza Jane Choate.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was Charles Wintersmith Allen (the son of Jacob LaRue Allen and Josephine Vina Deavers/Dever). Jacob was the son of John Jabez Allen and Catherine Frances Pemberton.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was named Myrtle L. Hyre.

Sources: Genealogies of Tom’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

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

Genealogy of Tom Coburn (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Tom’s mother (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.kathichesnut.com

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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 5, 1991

Ethnicity: 3/16ths Norwegian, 1/8th Slovak, along with Irish, Scottish, German, and English

John Paul Reynolds is an American actor and writer. His father appears to be of Irish, Scottish, and English descent. His mother is of three eighths Norwegian, one quarter Norwegian, with the rest German, Irish, and English.

John’s paternal grandfather likely was named John Paul Reynolds (the son of Paul N. Reynolds and Elizabeth). Paul’s father was Irish. Elizabeth’s father was Scottish.

John’s paternal grandmother likely was Martha Lucile Maxim (the daughter of Charles E. Maxim and Anna M. McCambridge). Charles was the son of Alfred A. Maxim and Mary Adelaide Crissey, and had Scottish and English ancestry. Anna was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of Vincent McCambridge, who was also born in Scotland, likely of entirely or partly Irish descent, and of Letitia McGee, who was Irish, from Drummaul, County Antrim.

John’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Louis Fujko (the son of Joseph R. Fujko and Evelyn Carey). Joseph was the son of Slovak parents, Joseph Fujko, from Trebostov, and Anna Simko, from Danova. Evelyn was the daughter of George M. Carey and Margaret McBurney, and had German and Irish ancestry.

John’s maternal grandmother was Deloris Elaine Olson (the daughter of Leroy Louis Olson and Jennie Olga Bakke). Leroy was the son of Karl/Carl Markus Olson, whose parents were Norwegian, and Annie May Sipe, who was of German and English descent. Jennie was the daughter of Norwegian parents, Ole Bakke and Helga Peterson.

Sources: Likely John’s paternal grandfather, John Paul Reynolds, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
John Paul Reynolds on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Likely John’s paternal grandmother, Martha Lucile Maxim – https://www.findagrave.com

Likely John’s paternal grandmother, Martha Lucile Maxim, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.or

Obituary of John’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Louis Fujko – https://www.findagrave.com

John’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph R. Fujko, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Joseph R. Fujko on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

John’s maternal great-great-grandfather, George M. Carey, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of John’s maternal grandmother, Deloris Elaine Olson – https://gw.geneanet.org

Obituary of John’s maternal great-grandmother, Jennie Olga Bakke – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

John’s maternal great-grandmother, Jennie Olga Bakke, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Ethnicity: Arab, Austrian, English, German, one eighth Swedish

Max Baroudi is an American actor.

Max’s paternal grandfather was named Fida Baroudi. Fida likely was of Arab origin.

Max’s paternal grandmother was named Ethel Philippine Seidler. Ethel was Austrian.

Max’s maternal grandfather was Richard Douglas Heron (the son of Percy Hotspur Heron and Esther Coleman). Percy was born in Durham, England. Esther was the daughter of Edwin Ford Coleman and Hanna/Hannah Louella Kuehn, whose father was German.

Max’s maternal grandmother was Katherine Lillian Heimburge (the daughter of Max Heimburge and Katherine Sophia Carlson). Max was German, from Stadtilm, and was the son of Friedrich Heimburge and Minna. Katherine was Swedish, from Lycksele, and was the daughter of Carl A. Johanson and Eva.

Sources: Immigration record of Max’s paternal grandmother, Ethel Philippine Seidler – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Max’s maternal grandmother, Katherine Lillian Heimburge – https://www.findagrave.com

Max’s maternal grandfather, Richard Douglas Heron, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Max’s maternal great-grandmother, Esther Coleman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Max’s maternal grandmother, Katherine Lillian Heimburge, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.orgX5L

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Birth Name: Joelle Joanie Siwa

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 19, 2003

Ethnicity: Polish, German, Luxembourgish, 1/16th Italian, possibly other

JoJo Siwa is an American dancer, singer, actress, and YouTube personality.

She is the daughter of Jessalynn, a professional dance instructor, and Tom Siwa, a chiropractor.

JoJo’s paternal grandfather is Ronald J. Siwa (the son of Andrew Siwa and Emily Bielanski).

JoJo’s paternal grandmother is named Joan G.

JoJo’s maternal grandfather was Kim N. Lombardi (the son of Vernon Henry Lombardi and Kathleen Barbara Elizabeth “Kay” Heinen). Vernon was the son of Nicholas Philipo “Nick” Lombardi, who was Italian, from Puglia, Italy, and of Cecelia/Celia Viola Mannemann, whose grandparents were all German. Kathleen was the daughter of Joseph Thomas Heinen, who was born in Wisconsin, to an English-born father and a French-born mother; and of Elizabeth Solie/Sauley/Sahle, who was an ethnic German, from France.

JoJo’s maternal grandmother was Kathy Ann Junk (the daughter of Dwain Allen Joseph Junk and Rosmary Marcella “Babe” Lampe). Dwain was the son of Mathias/Matthew Junk, who was of German descent, and of Anna P. Portz, whose parents were from Luxembourg. Marcella was the daughter of William Floyd Lampe, whose paternal grandparents were German and whose maternal grandparents were Luxembourgish; and of Anna Haxmeier, who was of three quarters Luxembourgish and one quarter German descent.

Sources: Obituary of JoJo’s paternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother) – https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net

Obituary of JoJo’s maternal grandfather, Kim N. Lombardi – https://www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Genealogy of JoJo’s maternal grandfather, Kim N. Lombardi (through his sister) – https://www.findagrave.com

JoJo’s maternal great-grandfather, Vernon Henry Lombardi, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Vernon Henry Lombardi on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

JoJo’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Cecelia/Celia Viola Mannemann, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Cecelia/Celia Viola Mannemann on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

JoJo’s maternal great-grandmother, Kathleen Barbara Elizabeth “Kay” Heinen, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of JoJo’s maternal grandmother, Kathy Ann Junk – https://obittree.com

Genealogy of JoJo’s maternal great-grandfather, Dwain Allen Joseph Junk – https://www.findagrave.com

JoJo’s maternal great-great-grandfather, William Floyd Lampe, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

JoJo’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Haxmeier, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Anna on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

JoJo’s maternal great-great-great-grandfather, John Hoxmeier, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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