Birth Name: Ian Anthony Eastwood

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

Date of Birth: April 16, 1993

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Italian, German, possibly other

Ian Eastwood is an American actor, dancer, choreographer, and director.

Ian’s paternal grandfather was Anthony Eastwood. Anthony was born in Wirral, Cheshire, England, to a mother surnamed Baker.

Ian’s paternal grandmother was Carolyn Adrienne Boyd (the daughter of John Berney Boyd and Lillis Adrienne Bugh). Carolyn was born in Ohio. John was born in Ohio, the son of Robert Vincent Boyd and Viola Gillespie. Lillis was born in Ohio, the daughter of Benton D. Bugh and Sarah Clementine Cromer.

Ian’s maternal grandfather was Philip/Phillip J. Latoria (the son of Michaelangelo/Michael “Mike” Latoria and Rose “Rosie” Scavia/Scava). Philip was born in Illinois, to parents from Italy.

Ian’s maternal grandmother was Bernice Theresa Schuh (the daughter of Henry Rene Schuh and Julia Ceisel/Celsel/Zeisel). Bernice was born in Illinois. Henry was born in Châtenois, Alsace, France. Julia was born in Austria-Hungary.

Sources: Obituary of Ian’s paternal grandfather, Anthony Eastwood – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Ian’s paternal grandmother, Carolyn Adrienne (Boyd) Eastwood – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Ian’s maternal grandmother, Bernice Theresa (Schuh) Latoria – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Tyler Davis Barnhardt

Place of Birth: Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 13, 1993

Ethnicity: German, other

Tyler Barnhardt is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the series Underground and 13 Reasons Why.

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Birth Name: Daniel Stephen Jones III

Place of Birth: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 27, 1997

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of French, Scottish, German, and Dutch, other

Daniel Jones is an American professional football player. He is a quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He is nicknamed Danny Dimes.

Daniel is the son of Rebecca and Daniel Stephen Jones, Jr. His sister, Becca, has played college field hockey, his brother, Bates, has played college basketball, and his sister, Ruthie, has played college soccer.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was Daniel Stephen Jones (the son of Rowland/Roland Judson Jones and Lidie A./Eliza Purcell Alderman). Rowland was born in North Carolina, the son of Eugene Spurgeon Jones and Mary Ann Lancaster. Lidie was the daughter of Daniel Stephen Alderman and Eliza/Elizabeth Lydia Hobday Purcell.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Bates.

Source: https://www.giants.com

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

Date of Birth: November 14, 1996

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American, African-Barbadian
*mother – possibly German, other

Mason Gooding is an American actor. He is the son of Sara Kapfer and actor Cuba Gooding, Jr.

His father is black and his mother is white.

Mason’s paternal grandfather was Cuba Gooding, Sr., a singer and actor (the son of Dudley MacDonald/McDonald Gooding and Addie Alston). Mason’s grandfather Cuba was born in New York. Dudley was born in Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados the son of William Gooding and Edith Augusta Walcott.

Mason’s paternal grandmother is Shirley (Sullivan), a vocalist. Shirley is African-American.

Source: Genealogy of Mason Gooding (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Kampa in 2016, photo by Joe Seer/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: February 3, 1989

Ethnicity: Irish, as well as Norwegian, German, Polish, possibly other

Keenan Kampa is an American actress and dancer.

Keenan’s paternal grandfather was Bernard Francis Kampa (the son of Edward William Kampa and Margaret Irene Sullivan). Bernard was born in Minnesota. Edward was born in Minnesota, to parents from Germany, Joseph F. Kampa and Theresa Balder, who were of German and Polish descent. Margaret was born in Iowa, the daughter of Hugh Sullivan, who was Irish, and of Mary Ann Overton, whose father was Irish.

Keenan’s paternal grandmother was named Katherine Mae Halvorsen (the daughter of Martin Alvin Halvorsen and Alice C.). Keenan’s grandmother Katherine was born in Minnesota. Martin was born in Iowa, to Norwegian parents, John Halvorsen and Sarah Hanson. Alice was born in Wisconsin.

Keenan’s maternal grandfather was Donald Joseph Hanrahan (the son of Edward Francis Hanrahan and Dorothy Josephine Riley). Donald was born in New York. Edward and Dorothy were born in New York, and were of Irish descent.

Keenah’s maternal grandmother was named Louise King.

Sources: Obituary of Keenan’s paternal grandfather, Bernard Francis Kampa – http://lmtribune.com

Obituary of Keenan’s paternal grandmother, Katherine Mae (Halvorsen) Kampa – http://lmtribune.com

Obituary Keenan’s maternal grandfather, Donald Joseph Hanrahan – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Keenan’s maternal grandmother, Louise (King) Hanrahan – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

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Carlile in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Brandi M. Carlile

Place of Birth: Ravensdale, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 1, 1981

Ethnicity: English, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, possibly other

Brandi Carlile is an American singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of Teresa Carlile. She is married to Catherine Shepherd, with whom she has two children.

Brandi’s maternal grandfather was Jarry Roy Carlile (the son of Arthur Earnest Carlile and Marie Jane Farris). Arthur was the son of General Sultan Carlile and Josephine Isabelle Sparks. Marie was the daughter of Roy Clifford Farris and Alta Keturah Vance.

Brandi’s maternal grandmother was Carol Jean Hupfer (the daughter of Harold Preston Hupfer and Clara Jean Ashton). Harold was the son of Herman Hupfer, whose parents were German, and of Tenna E. Force, whose parents were Canadian. Clara was the daughter of William Robert Ashton, whose paternal grandparents, and mother, were Northern Irish, and of Minnie Almira Taylor.

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Birth Name: Joseph Edward Nichols

Place of Birth: Rogers, Arkansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 26, 1976

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, 1/32 Italian, possibly other

Joe Nichols is an American country singer and musician.

He is the son of Robin and Michael Nichols, a trucker. He is married to Heather Singleton. He has three children, including two with Heather.

Joe has evidently stated that he is of part Native American descent. It is not clear if this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.

Joe’s paternal grandfather was Harvey Ernest Nichols (the son of Ernest Elwood Nichols and Edna Fern Sparks). Joe’s great-grandfather Ernest was the son of Edward Lee Nichols and Elizabeth Allen. Edna was the daughter of Samuel Harrison Sparks and Emily Christine Montgomery.

Joe’s paternal grandmother was Helen Marie Mossberger (the daughter of Stanley Stoner Mossberger and Myrtle Ellen Pallardy). Helen was born in Missouri. Myrtle likely was the daughter of Leo/Lee L. Pallarday and Kathleen “Kate” Pelasara, whose father was Italian.

Joe’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Mulkey.

Sources: Genealogy of Joe’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Joe’s paternal great-grandmother, Myrtle Ellen Pallardy, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Andrew Karl Cesewski

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 27, 1972

Ethnicity: Polish, German

Andy Karl is an American actor and singer.

He is married to singer, songwriter, and actress Orfeh.

Andy’s paternal grandfather was Walter J. Cesewski (the son of Joseph Cesewski and Anna Wojciechowski). Walter was born in Maryland, to parents from Poland.

Andy’s paternal grandmother was named Annabelle/Anabelle J. Karl (the daughter of Andrew George Karl and Catherine). Annabelle was born in Maryland. Andrew was born in Maryland, the son of George Karl, who was German, and of Margaret “Maggie.” Catherine was born in Maryland, to parents from Poland.

Andy’s maternal grandfather was named Carl M. Schultz.

Sources: Obituary of Andy’s paternal grandfather, Walter J. Cesewski – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Andy’s paternal grandmother, Annabelle/Anabelle J. (Karl) Cesewski – http://findagrave.com

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Kindseth in 2015, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Place of Birth: California, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 29, 1999

Ethnicity:
*father – Norwegian, Belgian/Walloon, English, Irish, German, French
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Sam Kindseth is an American actor.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Robert W. Kindseth (the son of Erling Lucian Kindseth and Cleo Bernice Rousseau). Robert was born in California. Erling was born in Minnesota, to Norwegian parents, Gustav G. Kindseth and Marie S. Fergestad. Cleo was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Robert W. Rousseau, whose parents were Belgian, and of Elizabeth R. “Lizzie” Nugent.

Sam’s paternal grandmother was Jerilyn G. Boring (the daughter of Eugene Barton Boring and Mildred Belle Morris). Jerilyn was born in California. Eugene was born in California, the son of Samuel Isaac Boring and Harriet Hodges. Mildred was born in Colorado, the daughter of Newell Morris and Hattie Belle Colebourn.

On his mother’s side, Sam is the grandson of Roy Sam Nussbaum and Joan Hershfield.

Source: Obituary of Sam’s maternal grandfather, Roy Sam Nussbaum – http://dignitymemorial.com

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Dossi in 2019, photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Place of Birth: Cypress, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 21, 2001

Ethnicity: Italian, German, English, possibly other

Sofie Dossi is an American gymnast. She was featured as a contestant on the eleventh season of America’s Got Talent.

Sofie’s brother is musician Zak Dossi.

Sofie’s paternal grandfather was James Louis Dossi (the son of Louis Henry Dossi and Margaret Rachel Cabtree). James was born in California. Sofie’s great-grandfather Louis born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, Sperandio “Sperandus” Dossi, who was from Caprino Veronese, province of Verona, Veneto region, and Teresa/Theresa Elizabeth Arduini. Margaret was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Charles Walter Cabtree and Mabel Lavina Porter.

Sofie’s paternal grandmother is named Antoinet Lee “Toni” Abati. Antoinet was born in California, to a mother surnamed Keith.

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Birth Name: Luka E. Sabbat

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

Date of Birth: November 26, 1997

Ethnicity:
*father – African-Haitian
*mother – English, Irish, German

Luka Sabbat is an American actor, model, designer, and entrepreneur.

His father is Haitian-American fashion designer Clark Sabbat. His mother is white, and is said to have German, English, and Irish ancestry.

Luka’s paternal grandparents are/were from Haiti.

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Birth Name: Darren Charles Barnet

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 27, 1991

Ethnicity:
*father – German, possibly Cherokee Native American
*mother – Swedish, Japanese

Darren Barnet is an American actor.

Darren’s maternal grandfather was named Frederick John Borkman.

Darren’s maternal grandmother was named Toshi Takeda. Toshi was born in Osaka, Japan. She came to the U.S. in 1953.

Source: Obituary of Darren’s maternal grandmother, Toshi Takeda Borkman – https://www.legacy.com

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

Date of Birth: May 9, 1997

Ethnicity: Austrian, Irish, German, English, distant French Huguenot

Wolfgang Novogratz is an American actor.

His parents are interior designers Robert and Cortney Novogratz. His uncle is billionaire investor Michael Novogratz, and his aunt is entrepreneur and author Jacqueline Novogratz. Among Wolfgang’s siblings are model Bellamy Novogratz, actress and writer Tallulah Novogratz, and actor and musician Breaker Novogratz.

Wolfgang’s paternal grandfather is football player Bob Novogratz (born Robert Martin Novogratz, the son of Frank J. Novogratz/Novogoritz and Stella R. Jaksits/Yaksitz). Bob was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Burgenland, Austria, the son of Frank Novogratz and Mary Hendler. Stella was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Burgenland, Andreas “Andrew” Jaksits/Yaksitz and Anna Jandrisovitz/Yandrisevits.

Wolfgang’s paternal grandmother is named Barbara Bennett. Barbara is said to be of Irish and German descent.

Wolfgang’s maternal grandfather is Roger Lamar Beck (the son of Roger Dillard Beck and Joyce McComrich Turner). Wolfgang’s great-grandfather Roger was born in Georgia, the son of Alonzo Clarence Beck and Annie Newton Allen. Joyce was born in Missouri, the daughter of Charlie Turner and Alice Irvin.

Wolfgang’s maternal grandmother is Sandra Jean Parsley (the daughter of Charles Owsley Parsley and Cynthia Melba Street). Charles was the son of Robert N. Parsley and Lula M. Brown. Cynthia was the daughter of Hugh Street and Fannie Murdock.

Source: Obituary of Wolfgang’s maternal great-grandmother, Joyce McComrich (Turner) Beck – http://legacy.com

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Place of Birth: Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Date of Birth: 27 August, 1992

Ethnicity: German

Kim Petras is an German singer, songwriter, and model.

She became subject of media coverage after undergoing gender transition at a young age, becoming known as “the youngest transgender person in the world.” She was born Tim Petras in Cologne, Germany, to Lutz and Konni Petras.

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Birth Name: Thomas Justin Linnard

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

Date of Birth: May 29, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Scottish, Dutch, one eighth Swedish, possibly other

T. J. Linnard is an American actor.

T. J.’s paternal grandfather was Warren Richard Linnard (the son of Roy Melvin Linnard and Sarah Ann Warren). T. J.’s grandfather Warren was born in Texas. Roy was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents, Sven August Linnard and Caroline Lena Johnson. Sarah was born in Illinois, the daughter of William Henry Warren, whose parents were English, and of Celia Jennie Nelson.

T. J.’s paternal grandmother was Clara Nell Christian (the daughter of Sylvester Elisha Christian and Margaret Louise Hampton). Clara was born in Texas. Sylvester was born in Arkansas, the son of George W. Christian and Clarinda “Cora” Grounds. Margaret was born in Texas, the daughter of Wade Malone Hampton and Mary Florence Ellison.

Source: Obituary of T. J.’s father – http://legacy.com

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Place of Birth: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Date of Birth: 21 March, 1996

Ethnicity:
*German (father)
*African-Trinidadian (mother)

Miriam Rautert is a German model. She was Miss Universe Germany 2019, and represented Germany at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant. She is the first Miss Universe Germany of mixed ethnicity.

Miriam was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and raised in Hagen, Germany. Her father is German and her mother is from Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobagond.

Source: https://newsday.co.tt

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Birth Name: Don Richard Ashburn

Date of Birth: March 19, 1927

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

Date of Death: September 9, 1997

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

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German

Richie Ashburn was an American professional baseball player. He was a center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played most of his career for, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of, the Philadelphia Phillies. He was nicknamed “Putt-Putt,” “The Tilden Flash,” and “Whitey.”

Richie was the son of Genevieve (Warner) and Neil Maitland Ashburn.

Richie’s paternal grandfather was Robert Wilson Ashburn (the son of William Jordan Ashburn and Jane Dane/Dain). William was born in Tazewell County, Illinois, the son of Bird Ashburn and Mary Havens. Jane was born Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Dain and Isabel McLough.

Richie’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Emaline “Betty”/Bettie Halsey (the daughter of Henry Halsey and Nancy Jane/A. Stanford). Henry was born in Virginia, the son of James Halsey and Martha “Patsy” Peak. Nancy was born in Grayson, Virginia, the daughter of Joseph Stanford and Mary Nancy “Mollie” Phipps/Buchanan.

Richie’s maternal grandfather was Lovell Lyman Thomas Warner (the son of Anaximander/Amaxissander Warner and Hannah Elizabeth Norman). Lovell was born in Nebraska. Anaximander was the son of Thomas White Warner and Martha N. McCarley. Hannah was born in Ohio, the daughter of William Lovell Norman and Mariah Ann Parkins.

Richie’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ann Palmer (the daughter of Gilbert C. Palmer and Frances America Payne). Mary Ann was born in Nebraska. Gilbert was born in Michigan, the son of Barton Chapin Palmer and Sarah Jerusha Marsh. Frances was born in New York, the daughter of Wilbur H. Payne and Mary Ann Marsh.

Sources: Genealogies of Richie Ashburn – https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Stephen McDannell Hillenburg

Date of Birth: August 21, 1961

Place of Birth: Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Death: November 26, 2018

Place of Death: San Marino, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Belgian [Flemish, Walloon]

Stephen Hillenburg was an American animator, cartoonist, director, writer, producer, storyboard artist, and voice actor. He was also a marine science educator. He is known for creating the iocnic SpongeBob SquarePants franchise.

Stephen was the son of Nancy and Kelly Neugent/Nugent Hillenburg, Jr. He was married to chef Karen Umland, until his death, with whom he had a son.

Stephen’s paternal grandfather was Kelly Neugent/Nugent Hillenburg (the son of Adam Austin Hillenburg and Laura Adeline/Adaline Neugent/Nugent). Kelly was born in Virginia. Adam was the son of Austin W. Hillenburg and Elizabeth Jane Kinser/Kinsler/Kincer. Laura was the daughter of William Kelly Neugent and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Cook.

Stephen’s paternal grandmother was Anna Mae/May Vest (the daughter of John Henry Armistead Vest and Eula Mae Ackers/Akers). Anna was born in Virginia. John was the son of Samuel Dewey Vest and Mary Jane Vest. Eula was the son of Andrew Jackson Ackers/Akers and Mildred Elizabeth Payne.

Stephen’s maternal grandfather was John Dufour (the son of Alphonse DeFore and Leontine M. VanVolsen). John was born in Illinois, to Belgian parents. Alphonse was the son of Henry. Leontine was born in Wenge.

Stephen’s maternal grandmother was Lucille H. McDannell (the daughter of John L. McDannell and Mae/May E. O’Neill). Stephen’s grandmother Lucille was born in Rock Island, Illinois, and had significant Irish ancestry. John was born in Wisconsin, the son of Decatur Stephan McDannell and Emma K. McCamish. Mae was the daughter of Lawrence S. O’Neill, who was Irish, and of Sarah Elizabeth Manley.

Sources: Genealogy of Stephen Hillenurg – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Stephen Hillenburg (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Stephen’s maternal grandmother, Lucille H. McDannell, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Elizabeth Russell

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 6, 1963

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% German, other

Betsy Russell is an American actress. She is known for starring in 1980s teen films, chiefly Private School and Avenging Angel, and as Jill Tuck in the Saw films.

She is the daughter of Constance and Richard Lion Russell, a stock analyst and financial writer. Her maternal grandfather was journalist and educator Max Lerner.

She has two children with her former husband, professional tennis player Vincent Van Patten. Vincent’s father was actor Dick Van Patten.

Betsy’s father was of German Jewish, as well as English Jewish and Dutch Jewish, descent. He was from a family that, on some lines, had lived in the United States since the 1700s, largely in South Carolina, among the first major Jewish communities in the U.S. Betsy’s maternal grandfather was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and her maternal grandmother had German, and other, ancestry.

Betsy’s paternal grandfather was Harold Henry Jacobs/Russell (the son of Henry Hart Jacobs and Katherine/Kate/Katie Alexander Goldsmith). Betsy’s grandfather Harold was born in Washington, D.C., to Jewish parents who were born in South Carolina. Betsy’s great-grandfather Henry was the son of an English-born father, David Jacobs, and of a German-born mother, Rebecca Hollander. Betsy’s great-grandmother Katherine was the daughter of Abraham Alexander Goldsmith, who was born in South Carolina, and of Rose Hilzheim, who was born in Mississippi.

Betsy’s paternal grandmother was Hortense Russell, a novelist (born Hortense Maxine Lion, the daughter of Max Lion and Carrie/Carolyn Bowman). Hortnese was born in New York. Max was the son of German Jewish parents, Andrew Lion and Ester/Esther Yankauer. Carrie was born in New York City, also to German Jewish parents, Leon Bowman and Henrietta Wolbach.

Betsy’s maternal grandfather was Max Lerner (the son of Benjamin Lerner and Bessie/Basha Podel/Podbersky). Max was born in Minsk, Belarus, then in the Russian Empire, to a Jewish family, and moved to the U.S. with his parents in 1907.

Betsy’s maternal grandmother was Anita Marburg (the daughter of Edgar Marburg and Fanny Dulany Moncure). Anita was born in Pennsylvania. Edgar was born in Hamburg, Germany, and was the son of Herman/Hermann Eduard Marburg and Clara Bertha Jurgensen. Fanny was born in Louisiana, the daughter of John Conway Moncure and Fanny Dulany Tomlin.

Sources: Genealogies of Betsy’s father – https://www.geni.com
http://americanjewisharchives.org

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

Obituary of Betsy’s father – https://www.bloomberg.com

Marriage record of Betsy’s paternal grandparents, Harold Henry Jacobs/Russell and Hortense Maxine Lion – https://www.familysearch.org

Betsy’s paternal grandfather, Harold Henry Jacobs/Russell, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Betsy’s paternal great-grandfather, Henry Hart Jacobs, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Henry Hart Jacobs on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Betsy’s paternal grandmother, Hortense Maxine Lion – https://www.familysearch.org

Betsy’s paternal grandmother, Hortense Maxine Lion, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Betsy’s paternal great-grandparents, Max Lion and Carrie/Carolyn Bowman – https://www.familysearch.org

Betsy’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Betsy’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Betsy’s maternal grandfather, Max Lerner- https://www.nytimes.com

Betsy’s maternal grandmother, Anita Marburg, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Anita Marburg on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Betsy’s maternal great-grandfather, Edgar Marburg, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Betsy’s maternal great-grandmother, Fanny Dulany (Moncure) Marburg – https://www.findagrave.com

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Date of Birth: June 21, 1981

Ethnicity:
*father – German, English, other
*mother – Guyanese [Portuguese, Indian]

Nicola Correia-Damude is a Canadian actress and singer. She is the daughter of Junita Correia and Brian Damude, who is a filmmaker, photographer, director, and film professor emeritus at Ryerson University’s School of Image Arts. She is married to actor Carlos Gonzalez-Vio.

Nicola’s father is Canadian, and is of part German and English descent. Nicola’s mother is Guyanese, and likely has Portuguese and Indian ancestry.

Nicola’s paternal grandparents were named Donald F. Damude and Marian Helen Holmes.

Source: Obituary of Nicola’s paternal grandmother, Marian Helen (Holmes) Damude – https://obittree.com

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