Birth Name: Peyton Michael Wich

Place of Birth: Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 12, 2003

Ethnicity: Cajun/French, along with Italian, English, 1/16th Hungarian, distant German

Peyton Wich is an American actor.

Peyton’s paternal grandfather was Stephen P. Wich (the son of Henry Burton Wich and Anna Rose Drago). Henry was the son of Chris/Christ Wich, who was Hungarian, from Senta in present-day Serbia, and of Anna/Annie Pearl Whittington. Peyton’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Italian parents, Vincent Drago and Esther Chetta.

Peyton’s paternal grandmother likely was Diana Joan Ray (the daughter of Joseph Stephen Ray and Dorothy Margaret Cusimano). Joseph was the son of Robert Thomas Ray and Mary Jane Martin. Dorothy was the daughter of Bernard Cusimano, whose parents were Italian, and of Eleanor May LaPuyade, whose parents were French.

Peyton’s maternal grandfather was Michael Robert Guidry (the son of Paul Delorie “Blanco” Guidry and Rita Vesta Willis). Michael was born in Louisiana. Paul was the son of Alusar L. Guidry and Baptistine Patin. Rita was the daughter of Robert Willis and Mozella Marie Angelle.

Peyton’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of Alibie “Bull” Knott and Anna Mae Devillier. Anna was the daughter of Hector Devillier and Noeda Bergeron.

Sources: Peyton’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Rose Drago, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Peyton’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Rose (Drago) Wich – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Peyton’s maternal grandfather, Michael Robert Guidry – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Peyton’s maternal grandfather, Michael Robert Guidry – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Peyton’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna Mae (Devillier) Knott – https://www.tributearchive.com

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Birth Name: Reid Garrett Hoffman

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 5, 1967

Ethnicity: German, some English and Scottish

Reid Hoffman is an American internet entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author. He is the co-founder of LinkedIn, of which he was executive chairman.

Reid is the son of Deanna Ruth (Rutter) and William Parker Hoffman, Jr. His paternal great-great-great-grandfather was Theophilus Adam Wylie, a Christian Presbyterian minister and Indiana University president pro tempore. His uncle, Eric Hoffman, is a writer.

He is married to Michelle Yee.

Various web sites and lists of names claim that Reid is Jewish, presumably because of his surname. This is not accurate.

Reid’s paternal grandfather was William Parker “Bill” Hoffman (the son of William Dawson “W. D.” Hoffman and Zoe Parker). Reid’s grandfather William was born in Oakland, California, and was a Santa Clara County Chief Assistant District Attorney. Reid’s great-grandfather William was a newspaper reporter. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the son of William Hoffman and Hannah/Anna Dawson. Reid’s great-grandmother Zoe was the daughter of William Parker and Martha.

Reid’s paternal grandmother was Louise Wylie (the daughter of Laurence Seabrooke/Seabrook Wylie and Ethel Marion/Marian Goshert). Louise was born in Alhambra, California. Laurence was the son of Samuel Brown Wylie and Sarah/Sara Seabrooke/Seabrook Mitchell. Ethel was the daughter of Alfred E. Goshert and Eda/Ida May Evans.

Reid’s maternal grandfather was Rudolph Louis Rutter (the son of Rudolf/Rudolph Rutter and Matilda/Mathilda Winkel). Reid’s grandfather Rudolph was born in New York, to ethnic German parents from Poland. Reid’s great-grandfather Rudolf was born in Warsaw, the son of Daniel Rutter and Katharina Schmidt. Matilda was born in Łomża, Podlaskie, the daughter of Karl Winkel and Karoline/Caroline Felbeck/Felberg.

Reid’s maternal grandmother was Cosette Marjorie Baer (the daughter of Henri Ivan Baer and Matilda Bell Harriott). Cosette was born in East Killingly, Windham, Connecticut. Henri was born in Alsace-Lorraine, the son of George Baer and Adele Berthe Fischer/Fisher, who were ethnic Germans. Matilda was the daughter of Frank Pierce Harriott and Annie Matilda Brennecke.

Sources: Genealogy of Reid Hoffman – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Reid’s paternal grandfather, William Parker “Bill” Hoffman – https://www.losaltosonline.com

Marriage record of Reid’s paternal great-grandparents, William Dawson “W. D.” Hoffman and Zoe Parker – https://www.familysearch.org

Biographical notation of Reid’s paternal great-grandfather, William Dawson “W. D.” Hoffman – https://prabook.com

Genealogy of Reid’s paternal grandmother, Louise Wylie (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Reid’s paternal grandmother, Louise (Wylie) Hoffman – https://www.losaltosonline.com

Marriage record of Reid’s paternal great-grandparents, Laurence Seabrooke/Seabrook Wylie and Ethel Marion/Marian Goshert – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Reid’s maternal grandfather, Rudolph Louis Rutter (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Reid’s maternal grandfather, Rudolph Louis Rutter, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Reid’s maternal great-grandparents, Rudolf/Rudolph Rutter and Matilda/Mathilda Winkel – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Reid’s maternal great-grandfather, Rudolf/Rudolph Rutter – https://www.familysearch.org

Reid’s maternal grandmother, Cosette Marjorie Baer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Reid’s maternal great-grandparents, Henri Ivan Baer and Matilda Bell Harriott – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jackman Thomas Harlow

Place of Birth: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States

Date of Birth: March 13, 1998

Ethnicity: French-Canadian, English, Irish, German, Swiss, other

Jack Harlow is an American rapper and songwriter. He is known for his song “Whats Poppin.”

His mother is business leader and community activist Maggie Payette Harlow.

Jack’s paternal grandmother was named Mary E. Bishop.

Jack’s maternal grandfather is Thomas Joseph Payette (the son of Joseph A. Payette and Ruth O’Donnell). Thomas was born in Michigan. Jack’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of Henry T. Payette, whose parents were Canadian, and of Adele Ruoff, whose father was German and whose mother was Swiss. Ruth was the daughter of David H. O’Donnell, who was born in Canada, to Irish parents; and of Alice B. Parent, who was of French-Canadian descent.

Jack’s maternal grandmother is Kathleen Mary Reno (the daughter of William H. Reno and Marie Madeline Legere). Marie was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of parents of French-Canadian origin, Abel J. Legere and Grace C. Marrin.

Sources: Obituary of Jack’s paternal grandmother, Mary E. (Bishop) Harlow – https://www.legacy.com

Marriage announcement of Jack’s maternal great-grandparents, Joseph A. Payette and Ruth O’Donnell – https://www.newspapers.com

Jack’s maternal great-grandmother, Ruth O’Donnell, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jack’s maternal great-great-grandparents, David H. O’Donnell and Alice B. Parent – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, William H. Reno – https://www.newspapers.com

Jack’s maternal great-grandmother, Marie Madeline Legere, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Melbourne, Australia

Date of Birth: 8 December, 1988

Ethnicity: German, Ukrainian

Aaron Jakubenko is an Australian actor.

He has said that he is of German and Ukrainian descent.

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Birth Name: John Ernest Crawford

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 26, 1946

Ethnicity: English, German, Belgian/Flemish, Scottish

Johnny Crawford is an American actor, singer, and musician. He is known for his role on the show The Rifleman.

He is the son of Elizabeth and Robert Crawford, Sr., a film editor. His brother is actor Robert L. Crawford, Jr. His grandfather was prominent violinist Alfred Eugene Megerlin, who was a concertmaster for and the first violinist of the New York Philharmonic. Johnny is married to Charlotte.

Johnny’s paternal grandfather was named Robert Lawrence Crawford.

Johnny’s paternal grandmother was Thelma B. Briney (the daughter of Harry E. Briney and Minnie B. Bair).

Johnny’s maternal grandfather was Alfred Eugene Megerlin (the son of Emile Megerlin and Elizabeth Brabeels). Alfred was born in Antwerp, Belgium. Emile was German.

Johnny’s maternal grandmother was named Frances W. Sinclair (the daughter of James Fraser Sinclair, and of a mother surnamed Boal). Frances was born in Belgium, to English parents.

Sources: Johnny’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Johnny’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Johnny’s maternal grandparents, Alfred Eugene Megerlin and Frances W. Sinclair – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Johnny’s maternal grandfather, Alfred Eugene Megerlin – https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Sigmaringen, Germany

Date of Birth: 18 October, 1994

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

Pascal Wehrlein is a German-Mauritian Formula E racing driver. He races for the Indian team Mahindra Racing and is a development driver for Scuderia Ferrari. He previously raced in Formula One for both the Sauber and the MRT teams.

Pascal was born in Sigmaringen, to a German father, Richard Wehrlein, and a Mauritian mother. His father entered German boxing championships, and owns a CNC machining company in Ostrach.

Sources: https://www.formula1.com
https://twitter.com

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Place of Birth: Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 8, 1980

Ethnicity: English, German, other

Eric Hutchinson is an American singer and songwriter.

Eric’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Engel.

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Birth Name: Curtis Montague Schilling

Place of Birth: Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 14, 1966

Ethnicity: German, Swiss-German, English, some Irish

Curt Schilling is an American professional baseball player and television commentator. He was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.

Curt is the son of Mary and Clifford Schilling. He was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Phoenix, Arizona. Curt is married to Shonda Schilling, with whom he has four children. He is a born-again Christian.

Curt’s paternal grandfather was Homer Curtis Schilling (the son of John L. Schilling and Darlie Schaffer). Homer was born in Pennsylvania. John was born in Maryland, the son of Frederick Schilling and Elizabeth Baughman. Darlie was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harmon Shaffer and Adaline Rhoades.

Curt’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Elizabeth Picking (the daughter of Joseph Imhoff Picking and Elsie Grace Brant). Dorothy was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Jacob Sylvester Picking and Maria Louisa/Louise Imhoff. Elsie was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Aaron Brant and Amanda Shaulis.

Curt’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Montague Lindsey (the son of Bertram Gillette Lindsey and Sarah Montague). Betram was born in Indiana, the son of Thomas W. Lindsey and Ida Lee Cissell. Sarah was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Joseph Samuel Montague and Hattie L. McMullin.

Curt’s maternal grandmother was Frances Evelyn Watson (the daughter of George Franklin Watson and Bessie L. Harmon). George was born in Union County, Kentucky, the son of George Ehud Watson and Mary Jane Virginia. Bessie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Benjamin Yiley Harmon and Mary Catherine Miller.

Source: Genealogies of Curt’s paternal grandparents, Homer Curtis Schilling and Dorothy Elizabeth (Picking) Schilling – https://www.findagrave.com

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Place of Birth: Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 23, 2002

Ethnicity: Italian (great-grandfather), English, German, some Irish, possibly Swedish

Ethan Andrew Casto is an American actor.

Ethan’s paternal grandfather was Lloyd Andrew Casto (the son of Claude Camden Casto and Helen Genevieve Hamon). Claude was the son of Lloyd N. Casto and Edna Lou Young. Helen was the daughter of Andrew Dexter Hamon and Delphia Mae Mundy.

Ethan’s paternal grandmother was Loretta Ann Bailes (the daughter of Arthur Gail Bailes and Anna Mae Triplett). Arthur was the son of Wilbur Guy Bailes and Clara A. Brown. Anna was the daughter of Henry Triplett and Loretta Jane White.

Ethan’s maternal grandfather was Michael R. DeLuca (the son of Alfred DeLuca and Eleanor Elizabeth Wilde). Alfred was the son of Italian parents, Gilardo DeLuca and Caroline Trillo. Eleanor was the daughter of William Fredrick Wilde and Gertrude T. Hutsch.

Ethan’s maternal grandmother was Jeanette Nelson (the daughter of Robert E. Nelson and Doris S.).

Sources: Obituary of Ethan’s great-grandmother, Helen Genevieve Hamon – https://www.legacy.com/

Obituary of Ethan’s great-grandmother, Anna Mae Triplett – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Ethan’s maternal grandfather, Michael R. DeLuca – https://www.lakesidefuneralhomega.com/

Birth record of Ethan’s great-grandfather, Alfred DeLuca – https://www.familysearch.org/

Ethan’s great-grandmother, Eleanor Elizabeth Wilde, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Eleanor on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Ethan’s great-grandmother, Doris S. – https://www.tributearchive.com/

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Birth Name: Melvin Thomas Ott

Date of Birth: March 2, 1909

Place of Birth: Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Death: November 21, 1958

Place of Death: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Ethnicity: German

Mel Ott was an American professional baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball (MLB) right fielder for the New York Giants, from 1926 through 1947. Mel was inducted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951.

Mel was the son of Caroline and Charles Lawrence Ott. His parents were born in Louisiana.

Mel’s paternal grandfather was Charles Gottlieb Ott (the son of Johann Michael Ott and Christina Fretz). Charles was German.

Mel’s paternal grandmother was named Catherine Whittenbrinke. Catherine was German.

Mel’s maternal grandfather was William Miller (the son of Charles Miller and Catherine Leber).

Mel’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Drinkhaus (the daughter of Adam Drinkhaus and Elizabeth Crackel Vrackle).

Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3765 (Mel Ott’s obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116543785/charles-lawrence-ott (Mel Ott’s fathers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116543939/caroline-ott (Mel Ott’s mothers obituary)

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Birth Name: Edwin Donald Snider

Date of Birth: September 19, 1926

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

Date of Death: February 27, 2011

Place of Death: Escondido, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Duke Snider was an American professional baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder, who spent most of his career playing for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers.

Duke was the son of Florence May and Ward Clarence Snider.

Duke’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Snider (the son of Ezra Snider and Eva A. Weimer). Ezra was born in Ohio, the son of Samuel Snider and Malinda Snider. Eva was born in Ohio, the daughter of German parents, Jacob Weimer and Elizabeth Fenrick.

Duke’s paternal grandmother was Helen Vesta Smith (the daughter of Adolphus Henry Smith and Sarah Jane Shellabarger). Adolphus and Sarah were from Ohio.

Duke’s maternal grandfather was Oscar Bennett Johnson (the son of Albert Ross Johnson and Mary C. Smith). Albert was born in Ohio, the son of Benjamin Johnson and Elizabeth Sarah Gillespie. Mary was born in Ohio, the daughter of John M. Smith and Elizabeth Catherine Zedeker.

Duke’s maternal grandmother was Julia Esther Smith (the daughter of John Alexander Smith and Mary Belle Glenn). John was born in Kansas, the son of William Frank Smith and Letitia Giles. Mary was born in Kansas, the daughter of James N. Glenn and Mary E. Coates.

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Birth Name: Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones

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

Date of Birth: February 9, 1993

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American, with some English, Scottish, and Welsh
*mother – Polish, German

Kenya Kinski-Jones is an American model. She is the daughter of German actress and model Nastassja Kinski and American producer Quincy Jones.

Kenya’s paternal half-siblings are actresses Kidada Jones and Rashida Jones, and her maternal half-sibling is model and actress Sonja Kinski. Her half-aunt is actress Pola Kinski and her half-uncle is actor Nikolai Kinski.

Kenya’s paternal grandfather was Quincy Delight/Delightt Jones (the son of Caesar Jones and Susannah/Susanna Burgess). Kidada’s grandfather Quincy was born in South Carolina, and was a semi-pro baseball player. Caesar and Susannah were both black. Susannah was the daughter of West Burgess and Adele, or of Osborne Burgess and Elizabeth.

Kenya’s paternal grandmother was Sarah Frances Wells (the daughter of Love Adam Wells and Mary Belle Lanier). Sarah was born in Mississippi. Love, who was black, was the son of Nelson Wells and Sarah Campbell. Mary Belle Lanier’s father, James Balance Lanier, was white, and had mostly English, as well as Scottish and Welsh, ancestry. Mary Belle’s mother, Cordelia Dickson, was black.

Kenya’s maternal grandfather was actor Klaus Kinski (born Klaus Gunther Nakszynski, the son of Bruno Nakszyński and Susanne Lutze). Klaus was a German actor, born in Zoppot, Free City of Danzig, present-day Sopot, Poland, and was of part Polish ancestry.

Kenya’s maternal grandmother is Ruth Brigitte Tocki, an actress. Ruth is German (by either birth or citizenship), although Tocki is usually a Polish surname.

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

Date of Birth: 2005

Ethnicity:
*father – Cajun/French, English, Irish, German
*mother – British Isles, Afrikaner (French, Dutch, German)

Lola Flanery is an American actress. She is the daughter of Sacha Grierson and actor, author, and martial artist Sean Patrick Flanery.

Lola’s mother is Canadian, and her maternal grandparents are South African.

Lola’s paternal grandfather was Paul Flanery (the son of Paul Leonard Flanery). Paul was the son of William Zion Flanery and Pauline M. Blauw, whose parents were German.

Lola’s paternal grandmother was Genie LeDoux (the daughter of Frank Newton LeDoux and Corrine Ester Holland). Frank was the son of Joseph Mitchell LeDoux and Amelia LeBleu. Corrine was the daughter of Milton Holland and Eugenie Hebert.

Lola’s maternal grandfather is Patrick Grierson.

Lola’s maternal grandmother is Jeanne Clair de Villiers (the daughter of John Maurice de Villiers and Christine Mary Buller). John was the son of Charles Percy de Villiers and Adelheid Selma Hélene Koch. Christine was the daughter of A. C. Buller.

Source: Genealogies of Lola’s maternal grandmother, Jeanne Clair de Villiers – http://www.thepeerage.com/p36926.htm#i369253
https://peoplepill.com/people/jeanne-clair-de-villiers/

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Birth Name: Warren Edward Buffett

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

Date of Birth: August 30, 1930

Ethnicity: English, German (roughly one quarter), as well as smaller amounts of French Huguenot, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh

Warren Buffett is an American investor, philanthropist, and business tycoon. He is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is usually ranked as one of the 10 wealthiest people in the world.

Warren is the son of Leila (Stahl) and Howard Homan Buffett, who was a businessperson, investor, and politician. His father was a Republican, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska, from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1949, and again from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953.

Warren is married to Latvian-born philanthropist Astrid Menks. He was previously married to Susan Buffett, an activist for civil rights, abortion rights, and birth control, until her death. He has three children with Susan. Susan’s father was psychologist and Presbyterian minister William Hertzog Thompson.

Warren’s patrilineal line can be traced to John Buffett, who was born, c. 1665, in France.

Warren’s paternal grandfather was Ernest Platt Buffett (the son of Sydney/Sidney Homan Buffett and Evaline Ketcham). Ernest was born in Nebraska. Sydney was born in Smithtown, New York, the son of David Nathaniel Buffett and Fanny Maria Homan. Evaline was born in Huntington, New York, the daughter of Platt Carll Ketcham and Hannah Elizabeth Smith.

Warren’s paternal grandmother was Henrietta Daisy Duvall (the daughter of William Gabriel Duvall and Henrietta Neely). Warren’s grandmother Henrietta was born in West Virginia. William was born in Wellsburg, West Virginia, the son of Gabriel Duvall/Duval and Nancy Marshall. Warren’s great-grandmother Henrietta was the daughter of John Neely and Mary.

Warren’s maternal grandfather was John Ammon Stahl (the son of John Stahl and Julia Annie Crissinger). John was born in Union Township, the son of Adam Stahl and Eve Albright. He had German, as well as a small amount of English ancestry. Through his English line he was a Thomas Cornell descendant. Warren’s great-grandmother Julia was born Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Crissinger and Christina Wolf.

Warren’s maternal grandmother was Stella Frances Barber (the daughter of Ford Bela Barber and Susan Ann Watson). Ford was born in Rockport, Ohio, the son of Lawrence Barber and Relief Hutchinson. Susan was born in New Portland, Maine, the daughter of John Watson and Debra Pennell.

Sources: Genealogies of Warren Buffett – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.geni.com

https://en.everybodywiki.com/Leila_Stahl_Buffett

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Birth Name: Joanna Adler

Place of Birth: Olmsted, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: May 1, 1964

Ethnicity: German, Italian

Joanna P. Adler is an American actress.

Her father, Franz, is an immigrant, likely from Germany. Her mother, Mary, is of Italian descent.

Joanna’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Visceglia.

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Place of Birth: Fargo, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 23, 2001

Ethnicity: German, English, other

Matt Lintz is an American actor. He is also credited as Matthew Lintz.

He is the son of actress Kelly Collins Lintz, and the brother of actors Mackenzie Lintz, Madison Lintz, and Macsen Lintz.

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Birth Name: Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 13, 1989

Ethnicity:
*father – Austrian
*mother – Irish, as well as German, small/distant amounts of Scottish, English, Dutch, and French Huguenot

Katherine Schwarzenegger is an American author.

She is the daughter of Austrian-born actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, and journalist Maria Shriver. Her maternal grandfather, politician Sargent Shriver, had German, Irish, and small amounts of Scottish, English, Dutch, and French Huguenot, ancestry. Her maternal grandmother, a sister of President John F. Kennedy, was of Irish, and distant Scottish, descent. Among her siblings is actor and model Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Katherine is married to actor Chris Pratt.

Katherine is also a great-niece of politicians Robert F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, and activist and humanitarian Jean Kennedy Smith, who was Ambassador to Ireland, from June 24, 1993 to September 17, 1998; all of whom were her grandmother’s siblings. Katherine’s first cousin, once removed, was journalist John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Katherine’s second cousins are politician Joe Kennedy III and Jack Schlossberg.

Katherine’s paternal grandfather was Gustav Schwarzenegger (the son of Karl Schwarzenegger and Cecelia/Cecilia Hinterleitner). Gustav was born in Weiz, Weiz District, Styria, Austria.

Katherine’s paternal grandmother was named Aurelia Jadrny. Aurelia was born in Gloggnitz, Neunkirchen District, Lower Austria.

Katherine’s maternal grandfather was Sargent Shriver (Robert Sargent Shriver, the son of Robert Sargent Shriver and Hilda Shriver). Katherine’s grandfather Sargent was born in Maryland, and was the 21st United States Ambassador to France, the 1st Director of the Peace Corps, and the Democratic Party’s nominee for Vice President of the United States in 1972. Katherine’s great-grandfather Robert was the son of Henry Shriver and Sarah Sargent Van Lear Perry. Hilda was the daughter of Thomas Herbert Shriver and Elizabeth Rosalia/Rosalie Lawson.

Katherine’s Shriver line can be traced back to Lorenz Schreiber, who was born, c. 1630, in Enkenbach-Alsenborn, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

Katherine’s maternal grandmother was Eunice Kennedy Shriver (born Eunice Mary Kennedy, the daughter of Joseph Patrick Kennedy and Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald). Eunice was born in Massachusetts. Joseph and Rose were of Irish descent, and Katherine’s grandfather also had remote Scottish roots. Her Kennedy line traces back to Scotland, and Katherine had Scottish-born ancestors in the 1600s. Katherine’s great-grandfather Joseph was a businessperson, investor, and politician, who was the son of P. J. Kennedy (Patrick Joseph Kennedy), a businessperson and politician, with roots in Dunganstown, and of Mary Augusta Hickey, whose roots were in Cork, Munster, and Rossearbery. Katherine’s great-grandmother Rose was a philanthropist and socialite. Rose’s father, John Francis Fitzgerald, was a politician, who served as Mayor of Boston (from 1906 to 1908, and again from 1910 to 1914), and as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts (from 1895 to 1901, and in 1919). John’s roots were in Co. Limerick, including Lough Cur. Rose’s mother was Mary Josephine “Josie” Hannon, whose roots were in Lough Cur and Bruff.

Sources: Genealogy of Katherine Schwarzenegger – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Katherine’s father – http://www.wargs.com

Genealogy of Katherine Schwarzenegger (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Katherine’s mother – http://www.wikitree.com

Genealogies of Katherine’s maternal grandparents, Robert Sargent Shriver and Eunice Mary Kennedy – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Katherine’s mother (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Katherine’s maternal great-great-great-grandfather, Joseph Shriver – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Katherine’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Rosalia/Rosalie Lawson, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Katherine’s maternal grandmother, Eunice Mary Kennedy – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Katherine’s maternal grandmother, Eunice Mary Kennedy (through Eunice’s brother, John F. Kennedy) – http://famouskin.com

Genealogy of Katherine’s maternal grandmother, Eunice Mary Kennedy (through Eunice’s brother, John F. Kennedy) (focusing on Eunice’s father’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Katherine’s maternal great-grandmother, Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Notes on the ancestry of Katherine’s maternal great-grandmother, Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald – http://www.americanancestors.org
http://www.familytreecircles.com

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Birth Name: Melvin Jack Hein

Date of Birth: August 22, 1909

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

Date of Death: January 31, 1992

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

Ethnicity: German, English

Mel Hein was an American professional football player and coach. He spent his 15 year National Football League (NFL) career with the New York Giants as a center. He was nicknamed “Old Indestructible.”

Mel was the son of Charolette E. (Wilson) and Herman Homer Hein. He was married to Florence Emma Porter, with whom he had two children. Their son, Mel Hein, Jr., once held the U.S. indoor pole vault record.

Mel’s paternal grandfather was named Marcus J. Hein. Marcus was German.

Mel’s paternal grandmother was Alice C. Nichols (the daughter of Dawson Nichols and Elizabeth Chandler). Dawson was the son of Peter Nichols.

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

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Tenbush in 2007, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Cheryl Beth Tenbush

Place of Birth: Fremont, Alameda, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 2, 1981

Ethnicity:
*father – German, Irish, English
*mother – Korean

Cher Tenbush is an American actress, host, reality television participant, and model.

Cher’s paternal grandfather was named Robert Ray Tenbush (the son of Barney Tenbush). Robert was born in South Dakota.

Cher’s paternal grandmother was Katheryn Beth McGraw (the daughter of Francis Neal McGraw and Elizabeth Miller). Katheryn was born in California. Francis was the son of William Welcome McGraw and Catherine Fenton Smith.

Cher’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Yu.

Sources: Genealogy of Cher’s father – https://www.genealogy.com

Cher’s paternal grandfather, Robert Ray Tenbush, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Cher’s paternal great-grandfather, Francis Neal McGraw, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Immigration of Cher’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Michael Robert Tauchman

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

Date of Birth: December 3, 1990

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, possibly other

Mike Tauchman is an American professional baseball player. He is an outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Mike is the son of Cynthia and Robert Tauchman.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was named Charles A. Tauchman.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Joan Prazuch (the daughter of Walter Frank Prazuch and Francez Patricia Pastory).

Mike’s maternal grandfather was named Charles Schrock.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Marion K. Hughes (the daughter of Earl Thomas Hughes and Anna M. Michiels). Earl was born in Illinois, the son of Thomas Michael Hughes and Marcella Stella Cusack. Anna was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Peter Jone Coleman Michiels and Helen Ann Knuppen.

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