Birth Name: Taylor M. Ortega

Place of Birth: Cranbury, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 26, 1989

Ethnicity:
*50% British Isles (Irish, likely English)
*25% Italian
*12.5% Spanish
*12.5% German

Taylor Ortega is an actress and writer.

Taylor’s father is of one half Irish, one quarter Spanish, and one quarter German descent. Her mother’s ancestry is half Italian, as well as Irish, and possibly English.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was Russell A. Ortega (the son of Raphael/Ralph Ortega and Susan/Sussie). Raphael was Spanish. Susan was the daughter of German parents.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother was Mary Bradley (the daughter of Peter Joseph Bradley and Julia Spilane). Peter was the son of Darby Bradley, who was born in Scotland to Irish parents, and of Jane O’Malley, who was Irish. Julia was the daughter of John Spilane, whose parents were Irish, and of Hannah McGuire, who was Irish.

Taylor’s maternal grandfather was Antonio/Anthony J. DiBuono (the son of Ciro DiBuono and Maria/Mary Mentone). Ciro’s parents were Italian. Maria was Italian.

Taylor’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine F. Woods (the daughter of Herbert Woods and Evelyn M. Callahan). Evelyn was the daughter of Richard T. Callahan and Marry V., whose mother was Irish.

Sources: Taylor’s paternal grandfather was Russell A. Ortega, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Taylor’s paternal grandmother, Mary Bradley – https://www.familysearch.org/

Taylor’s great-grandfather, Peter Joseph Bradley, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Peter on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Taylor’s great-grandmother, Julia Spilane, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Taylor’s maternal grandfather, Antonio/Anthony J. DiBuono – https://www.legacy.com/

Taylor’s maternal grandfather, Antonio/Anthony J. DiBuono, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Taylor’s great-aunt, Herbert A. Woods – https://obits.lohud.com/

Taylor’s great-grandmother, Evelyn Callahan, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

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Birth Name: Brennan P. Brown

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

Date of Birth: November 23, 1968

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German

Brennan Brown is an American film, television, and stage actor.

He is married to actress Jenna Stern. Brennan’s father-in-law is actor and producer Tom Stern. Brennan’s mother-in-law is actress Samantha Eggar. Brennan’s brother-in-law is film producer Nicolas Stern.

Brennan’s paternal grandfather was Spencer Henton/Hinton Brown (the son of Benjamin H. Brown and Margaret/Margret Heppen). Spencer was born in Oklahoma. Benjamin was born in Missouri, the son of S. W. Brown and Elisabeth Henton. Margaret was born in Michigan, to German parents, Jas. Heppen and Magdalena Diedrich.

Brennan’s paternal grandmother was Mary/Marie Wallis (the daughter of Grover Cleveland Wallis and Lee Fanning Sparkman). Mary was born in Oklahoma. Grover was born in Missouri, the son of Charles William Wallis and Mariah/Maria Jane Duncan. Lee was born in Missouri, the daughter of Thaddeus Holmes Sparkman and Nancy Meredith Wilson.

Brennan’s maternal grandfather was Taylor Archie Prewitt (the son of Taylor Archie Prewitt and Hughetta Duncan/Ducan). Brennan’s grandfather Taylor was born in Arkansas. Brennan’s great-grandfather Taylor was born in Arkansas, the son of Zachary Taylor Prewitt and Cora Bell Lobban. Hughetta was born in Arkansas.

Brennan’s maternal grandmother was Mary Wheeler (the daughter of Calaway/Calloway Kendrick Wheeler and Bertha Holmes). Mary was born in Arkansas. Calaway was born in Georgia, the son of John Wheeler and Feriba D. Bertha was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Noah Dortch Holmes and Lucy Gray.

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Birth Name: Christopher Michael Brochu

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

Date of Birth: June 25, 1989

Ethnicity: French-Canadian, Irish, Scottish, German, Swiss-German, possibly other

Chris Brochu is an American actor.

His siblings are actors Kate Brochu and Greg Brochu.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Andrew M. Brochu (the son of  Andrew Brochu and Arlene C. Pelletier/Pelltier/Peltier). Chris’ grandfather Andrew was born in Massachusetts. Chris’ great-grandfather Andrew was born in Massachusetts, the son of André “Andrew” Brochu, who was Canadian, and of Marie Regina Oliva Rochon, whose parents were French-Canadian. Arlene was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Arthur E. Pelletier, whose parents were Canadian, and of Cora Hebert, whose parents were Canadian.

Chris’ paternal grandmother was Beulah Mary “Bea” Francoeur (the daughter of Alfred Philibert J. Francoeur and Leone B. Sicard). Beulah was born in Massachusetts. Alfred was born in Massachusetts, to French-Canadian parents from Québec, Alfred Francoeur and Flora/Florida Raymond. Leone was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of George J. Sicard, whose father was Canadian, and of Beulah L. Walters/Wallace, who was Canadian.

Sources: Obituary of Chris’ paternal grandfather, Andrew M. “Andy” Brochu – http://millenniumcremationservice.com

Obituary of Chris’ paternal grandmother, Beulah Mary “Bea” Francoeur – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: George Brinton McClellan

Date of Birth: December 3, 1826

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Death: October 29, 1885

Place of Death: Orange, New Jersey, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, one quarter German, smaller amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Welsh

George B. McClellan was an American soldier, civil engineer, railroad executive. He was Commanding General of the U.S. Army, from November 1, 1861 to March 11, 1862, and Governor of New Jersey, from January 15, 1878 to January 18, 1881.

He was the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1864.

George was the son of Elizabeth Sophia Steinmetz (Brinton) and George McClellan, a prominent surgeon. He was married to Nelly. Nelly was the daughter of Randolph B. Marcy, a U.S. Army officer who wrote the book Prairie Traveler (1859).

Much of his ancestry was Colonial American (mostly English). He was also of one quarter German descent, and smaller amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Welsh. He was descended from both William Brewster (1568-1644) and William Bradford (1590-1657), prominent pilgrim leaders.

George’s paternal grandfather was James A. McClellan (the son of Brig. General Samuel McClellan and Rachel Abbe). James was born in Connecticut. Samuel fought in the American Revolutionary War, and was the son of William McClellan, who was born in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, and of Jean Calhoun, who was born in Ulster, Ireland. Rachel was the daughter of Joshua Abbe and Mary Ripley.

George’s paternal grandmother was Eunice Eldredge (the daughter of Captain James Eldredge and Lucy Gallup). Eunice was born in Connecticut. James fought in the American Revolutionary War, and was the son of Charles Eldredge and Mary Starr. Lucy was the daughter of Capt. Joseph Gallup and Eunice Williams.

George’s maternal grandfather was John Hill Brinton (the son of George Brinton and Christiana Hill). John was born in Pennsylvania. George was the son of Joseph Brinton, whose parents were English, his father from Sedgley, Staffordshire, West Midlands and his mother from Uffington, Berkshire; and of Mary Pierce, whose parents were also English, her father from Winscombe, North Somerset, and her mother from Oldbury On Sever, Thornbury, Gloucestershire. George’s great-grandmother Christiana was the daughter of William Hill and Mary Hunter, who was born in Rathdrun, Wicklow County, Ireland, to an English-born father, from Medomsley, Northumberland, and an Irish-born mother, whose own parents were from Derbyshire, England.

George’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Steinmetz (the daughter of John Steinmetz and Catherine Keppele). Sarah was born in Pennsylvania, and was of German descent. Catherine was the daughter of John Henry Keppele, who was born in Treschklingen, Heidelberg, Baden, German, and of Anna Catherine Barbara Bauer.

Source: Genealogy of George B. McClellan – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Corey Drew Seager

Place of Birth: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Date of Birth: April 27, 1994

Ethnicity: German, English, possibly other 

Ancestry/Genealogy: Corey Seager is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Seager was the winner of the 2020 World Series MVP.

Corey Seager is the son of Jeffrey Duerr Seager and Jody Lynn Bowers.

Seager’s paternal grandfather was Barton Seager, the son of Harry William Seager and Reva Vivian Olney. Henry was born in Penn Yan, Yates, New York, the son of Sidney John Seager and Elizabeth Lizze Mae House. Reva was born in New York, the daughter of Walter Varian Olney and Viola E. Potter.

Seager’s paternal grandmother was Charlotte D. Reit, the daughter of Richard Max Butkereit and Helene L. Duerr. Helene was born in Saxony, Germany, the daughter of Rudolph J. Duerr and Frida L. Duerr.

Seager’s maternal grandparents were Doris and William Bowers.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73706072/barton-duane-seager (paternal grandfather)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22994143/charlotte-duerr-seager (paternal grandmother)

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

Date of Birth: December 5, 1934

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, German

Joan Didion is an American essayist and novelist.

Joan is the daughter of Eduene (Jerrett) and Frank Reese Didion. She was married to novelist, screenwriter, and literary critic John Gregory Dunne, until his death, with whom she had a daughter.

Joan’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Francis Didion (the son of John F. Didion and Mary Jeanette Dreman). Mary was the daughter of John Frederick Dreman.

Joan’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Mira Reese (the daughter of David D. Reese and Mira L. Kilgore). Ethel was born in California. David was born in Carmarthenshire, Wales, the son of John Rees and Elizabeth Anthony.

Joan’s maternal grandfather was Hermann Daniel Jerrett (the son of Daniel Jerrett and Clarinda Ellen “Clara” Farnsworth). Daniel was the son of Robert Jerrett. Clarinda was the daughter of Seba Farnsworth.

Joan’s maternal grandmother was Edna F. Magee (the daughter of James Bernard Magee and Sarah Elizabeth Geiger).

Sources: Genealogy of Joan Didion – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Joan’s parents – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Shane Robert Bieber

Place of Birth: Orange, California, USA

Date of Birth: May 31, 1995

Ethnicity: German, English, possibly other

Ancestry/Genealogy: Shane Bieber is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Shane Bieber is the son of Christopher Robert Bieber and Kristine Faye Klaus.

Bieber’s paternal grandfather was William J. Bieber.

Bieber’s maternal grandfather was Ronald W. Klaus. His maternal grandmothers maiden name was Thornton.

Source: ancestry.com records

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Birth Name: Barret Daniel Swatek

Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 3, 1977

Ethnicity: Bohemian Czech, French/French-Canadian, German, English, Irish

Barret Swatek is an American actress.

Barret has said that she has Cherokee Native American ancestry. It is not clear whether this ancestry has been verified/documented. Barret’s grandparents, great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents were listed as “white” on U.S. Censuses.

Barret’s paternal grandfather was Cyril George Swatek (the son of Cyril W. Swatek/Svatek and Agnes Rosalie/Rose Stratmann). Barret’s grandfather Cyril was born in Missouri. Barret’s great-grandfather Cyril was born in Missouri, the son of Wenceslau/Wensel J. “William” Svatek, who was from Bohemia, and of Magdalene Margarette “Maggie” Costello, whose parents were from England and Bohemia. Agnes was born in Illinois, the daughter of Henry Frederick Stratmann, who was German, and of Felicity Agnes LaBarge, who was of French/French-Canadian descent.

Barret’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor Siegel (the daughter of Henry Peter Siegel and Katie Louise Murphy). Eleanor was born in Missouri. Henry was born in Missouri, to German parents, Frederick Siegel and Anna Moise. Katie was born in Missouri.

Barret’s maternal grandfather was Ross Edison Daniel (the son of Shelley/Shelly Ross Daniel and Lizzie Leila Walters). Ross was born in Alabama. Shelley was born in Alabama, the son of John Washington Daniel and Sara Narcisa Davies. Lizzie was born in Alabama, the daughter of George Robert Walters and Nancy Caroline “Nannie” Groce.

Barret’s maternal grandmother was Agnes Ruth Palmer (the daughter of James Harrison Palmer and Mae Belle/Maybell/Maybelle/Maybel Gann/Ganer). Agnes was born in Alabama. James was born in Alabama, the son of Francis Marion Palmer and Josephine Lewis. Mae Belle was born in Alabama, the daughter of Robert G. Gann/Ganer and Laura Davis.

Source: Obituary of Barret’s paternal grandfather, Cyril George Swatek – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Stephen Michael Largent

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

Date of Birth: September 28, 1954

Ethnicity: 1/4 Norwegian, German, Swiss-German, English, possibly Irish

Steve Largent is an American former professional football wide receiver. He is also a former Republican politician, having served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma.

Steve was the son of Jesse James Largent and Suzanne Sue Sorrenson.

Largent’s paternal grandfather was Jesse James Largent, the son of John Norris Largent and Callie Rosetta Franks. John was born in Missouri, the son of Thomas Rowland Largent and Mary Jane Cook.

Largent’s paternal grandmother was Mary Francis Linch, the daughter of James William Linch and Ethel Octavia Pinkston. James was born in Arkansas, the son of James Gray Lynch and Mary A. Boland.

Largent’s maternal grandfather was Stanley C. Sorrenson, the son of Norwegian parents Johan Marentius Sorenson and Nekolina Johanna Ruud.

Largent’s maternal grandmother was Marion Edythe Lang, the daughter of Albert Weiblen Lang and Matilda Caroline Camenisch. Matilda was born in Illinois, the daughter of David Daniel Camenisch and Sophia Planer.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63435074/jesse-james-largent (fathers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33286252/suzanne-stewart (mothers obituary)

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Birth Name: Brett T. Davern

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

Date of Birth: March 16, 1992

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

Brett Davern is an American actor.

Brett’s paternal grandfather was William T. Davern (the son of Daniel Webster Davern and Mary Rose McGrory). William was born in New York. Daniel was born in New York, to Irish parents. Mary Rose was born in New York, to Irish parents, Patrick McGrory and Katherine Hickey.

Brett’s paternal grandmother was Anna Josephine “Vennetta” Bickel (the daughter of William Stephen Bickel and Estelle Cecelia Snyder). Anna was born in New York. William was born in New York, to parents from Germany and France, George John Bickel and Barbara Katherine Mathis, who were of German descent. Estelle was born in New York, the daughter of George J. Snyder and Margaretha Doetterl, who was German.

Brett’s maternal grandfather was Edgar Paul Boslaugh (the son of Chancery Clayton Boslaugh and Emma Alice Smith). Edgar was born in South Dakota. Clayton was born in Iowa, the son of Jasper Boslaugh/Bouslaugh and Martha Anna McCleerey. Emma was born in Michigan, the daughter of James Smith, who was English, and of Mary Ann Styles.

Brett’s maternal grandmother was Thelma I. Way (the daughter of Austin Earl Way and Mabel M. Schultz). Thelma was born in South Dakota. Austin was born in Iowa, the son of John Luther Way and Mary Elizabeth Myer, whose parents were German. Mabel was born in South Dakota, to German parents, Peter Hinrich Henry Schultz/Shultz and Caroline Hildebrand.

Source: Obituary of Brett’s paternal grandmother, Anna Josephine “Vennetta” (Bickel) Davern – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Cameron Alan Moulène

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 25 November, 1993

Ethnicity:
*father – French
*maternal grandfather – English, German, Scottish
*maternal grandmother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Cameron Moulène is a French-American actor. He is known for his roles on the shows Happyland and Foursome.

Cameron’s father is French. His mother is American, and has English, German, and Scottish ancestry on her own father’s side, and Russian Jewish ancestry on her own mother’s. Cameron was raised in Beverly Hills, California.

Cameron’s maternal grandfather was Bruce Alan Bales (the son of Merle Allen Bales and Margaret Eleanor “Peggy” McVicker). Bruce was born in Kansas. Merle was born in Kansas, the son of Jacob F. Bales and Edith Estella Green. Margaret was born in Kansas, the daughter of Calvin Earnest McVicker and Alice Cordelia Walker, whose own father was English.

Cameron’s maternal grandmother is Patricia Ann Weitzman (the daughter of Abraham William Weitzman and Ann Kane). Patricia was born in Washington. Abraham was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents, Jacob Weitzman and Esther Koaklin. Ann was born in Minnesota, also to Russian Jewish parents, Myer/Meyer Kane and Eva Shore.

Sources: Obituary of Cameron’s maternal grandfather, Bruce Alan Bales – http://floralhaven.com

Genealogies of Cameron’s maternal great-grandparents, Abraham William Weitzman and Ann Kane – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Malek Stephen Akkad

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

Date of Birth: February 7, 1969

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

Malek Akkad is an American film producer.

Malek’s father was Syrian-American film producer and director Moustapha Akkad. Malek’s mother was American. He is married to Angelina Akkad.

Malek’s maternal grandmother was George Paul Shirk (the son of George Gotshall Shirk and Lillie Adele Bowlby). Malek’s grandfather George was born in Kansas. Malek’s great-grandfather George was born in Illinois, the son of Jacob Balmer Shirk and Anna Elizabeth Gotschall/Gotshall. Lillie was born in New Jersey, the daughter of John Wesley Bowlby and Ellathear Downing.

Malek’s maternal grandmother was Barbara Dorothy Robins (the daughter of Wesley Orlando Robins and Philomene/Philamene Desarmeaux/Desearmeaux/Desormeaux). Barbara was born in Ontario, Canada. Wesley was born in Canada, to an English father and a mother surnamed Whiley. Philomene was born in Canada, and was of French-Canadian descent.

Source: Genealogy of Malek’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Annika Noelle Kucheman

Place of Birth: Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1987

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Northern Irish/Scots-Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Swiss-German

Annika Noelle is an American actress.

Annika’s paternal grandfather was Henry Bernard Kucheman (the son of Henry Bernard Kucheman and Catherine Quensen/Quenson/Guison). Annika’s grandfather Henry was born in Kentucky. Annika’s great-grandfather Henry was the son of Heinrich “Henry” Kuchemann, who was German, and of Helena Thomas, whose parents were German. Catherine was born in Maryland, the daughter of Frederick Albert Otto Quensen, who was German, and of Maria Anna Wilhelmina “Minna/Mary” Pensel, whose parents were German.

Annika’s paternal grandmother was Helen Frances Hall (the daughter of William Truby Hall and Catharine Augusta “Kate” Buchanan). Frances was born in Kentucky. William was born in Virginia, the son of Francis K. Hall and Laura Gay Gullion. Catherine was born in Virginia, the daughter of John Edward Buchanan and Anne Thompson.

Annika’s maternal grandfather was Edward Ward Groome (the son of Edward Groome and Dorothy Elizabeth Redmond). Annika’s grandfather Edward was born in Washington, D.C. Annika’s great-grandfather Edward was born in North Carolina, the son of Henry Thomas Groome/Grooms and Mary Alma Newton. Dorothy was born in South Carolina, the daughter of James F. Redmond and Elizabeth J. Tucker.

Annika’s maternal grandmother was Myla Adelle Storey (the daughter of Ralph George Storey and Ruth Mary Petreman). Myla was born in Illinois. Ralph was born in Illinois, the son of William M. Storey, who was English, and of Agnes A. Anderson. Ruth was born in Minnesota, the daughter of William H. Petreman, whose parents were from Switzerland, and of Christina Rissi, who was born in Switzerland, and likely was Swiss-German.

Sources: Obituary of Annika’s paternal grandmother, Helen Frances (Hall) Kucheman – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Annika’s maternal grandmother, Myla (Storey) Groome – http://newspaperarchive.com

Genealogy of Annika’s maternal grandfather, Edward Ward Groome – http://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: William Stanley Mazeroski

Place of Birth: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA

Date of Birth: September 5, 1936

Ethnicity: Polish (father) German, English, Scottish (mother)

Ancestry/Genealogy: Bill Mazeroski is an American former baseball second baseman who played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bill Mazeroski was the son of Louis Mazeroski and Mayme Ogden.

Mazeroski’s paternal grandparents were Adam Mazeroski and Julia Stankovich. Both of his grandparents were Polish.

Mazeroski’s maternal grandfather was John Evart Ogden, the son of Elias Edgar Ogden and Emma Benline. Elias was born in Marshall, West Virginia, the son of James Ogden and Susannah Shipley. Emma was born in Ohio, the daughter of German parents Jacob Benline and Elizabeth Klose.

Mazeroski’s maternal grandmother was Maud Elizabeth Barcus, the daughter of William Benjamin Barcus and Sarah Elizabeth Hamaker. William was born in Jefferson, Ohio, the son of William John Barcus and Lucinda Cox. Sarah was born in Jefferson, Ohio, the daughter of David Hamaker and Lydia Barrett.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158357441/mayme-mazeroski

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Birth Name: Jordan Carl Wheeler Davis

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

Date of Birth: March 3, 1988

Ethnicity: English, as well as smaller amounts of German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and Scottish, remote French

Jordan Davis is an American country singer and songwriter. He is the son of Luwanna and Ricky Davis. Jordan is married to Kristen O’Connor, with whom he has a daughter.

Jordan’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Paul Davis (the son of John Parker “Jack” Davis and Mary Emma Little). Joseph was born in Mississippi. John was the son of Orliff “Kidd” Davis and Eula Mae Parker. Mary was the daughter of Joseph Richard “Joe” Little and Annie Lee Gann.

Jordan’s paternal grandmother is Opalene “Opal” Sullivan (the daughter of Burkett Sullivan and Dora Leona Earnest). Opalene was born in Mississippi. Burkett was the son of John Murdock Sullivan and Sarah Jean Orr. Dora was the daughter of Andrew Jack Earnest and Annie Whitt.

Jordan’s maternal grandfather was Carl Lewis Wheeler (the son of William Claud Wheeler and Fannie Lou Fling). Carl was born in Texas. William was the son of Jim Wheeler and Coriah Williams. Fannie was the daughter of Charles Robert Fling and Mary “Sis” Metcalf.

Jordan’s maternal grandmother was Wanda Lee Stribling (the daughter of Roy Karl Stribling and Anna Bell Hawthorne). Wanda was born in Texas. Roy was the son of Benjamin Franklin Stribling and Mary Adline Nicholson. Anna was the daughter of William Yancy Hawthorne and Elizabeth Jane “Molly” Welch.

Sources:Genealogy of Jordan’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Paul Davis – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial

Genealogy of Jordan’s paternal great-grandfather, Burkett Sullivan – https://www.findagrave.com

Jordan’s maternal grandfather, Carl Lewis Wheeler, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Randall David Johnson

Place of Birth: Walnut Creek, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 10, 1963

Ethnicity:
*50% Swedish
*25% French-Canadian
*25% German

Randy Johnson is an American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015.

Randy is the son of Carol and Rollen Johnson. Both of his grandfathers were born in Sweden. Randy’s paternal grandmother was of French-Canadian ancestry. His maternal grandmother was of German ancestry.

Randy’s paternal grandfather was named Carl Johnson.

Randy’s paternal grandmother was Alice Nephew (the daughter of Thomas Joseph Nephew and Myrtle Maxfield). Thomas was born in Michigan, the son of Thomas J. Nephew and Marie Catherine Dube. Myrtle was born in Minnesota, the daughter of George Maxfield and Alice May Maxfield.

Randy’s maternal grandfather was named Robert M. Johnson.

Randy’s maternal grandmother was Agnes Emilie Kunde (the daughter of Charles Herman Kunde and Johanna Louise Tugendreich Butt)., Charles was born in Germany, the son of Freidrich Wilhelm Kundo and Johanna Caroline Ziebel. Johanna was also born in Germany, the daughter of Charles Karl Butt and Augusta Ruhn Meier.

Sources: https://www.findagrave.com (father)
https://www.findagrave.com (maternal grandfather)

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

Birth Name: Ava Michelle Cota

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

Date of Birth: April 10, 2002

Ethnicity: Polish, Armenian, French-Canadian, English, Scottish, German, Irish

Ava Michelle is an American actress, dancer, and model. She is known for starring on Netflix’s Tall Girl. She is 6 ft 1.5 in.

Ava’s paternal grandfather was Gregory Paul Cota (the son of George William Cota and Ruth Marion Gray). George was of at least three quarters French-Canadian descent, and was the son of George William Cota and Hattie V. Wells. Ruth was of English, German, and Irish descent, and was the daughter of Charles Thomson Gray and Flavilla May Hunt, whose maternal grandparents were German.

Ava’s paternal grandmother was Debra Lynn Zaratzian (the daughter of George J. Zaratzian and Virginia Ann Clarkson). George was the son of Harry/Haigazoon Zaratzian, who was born in Sivas, Turkey, of Armenian descent, and of Marian Masakian, whose parents were also Armenian. Virginia was the daughter of Joe Clarkson and Ellen/Helene.

Ava’s maternal grandfather was named Michael Douglas “Mike” Malinowski (the son of Stanley W. Malinowski and Mary Jane).

Ava’s maternal grandmother was named Darlene Ann Johnson.

Sources: Obituary of Ava’s paternal great-grandfather, George J. Zaratzian – https://www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

Ava’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Harry/Haigazoon Zaratzian, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Ava’s paternal great-grandmother, Virginia Ann Clarkson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ava’s paternal great-grandmother, Virginia Ann (Clarkson) Zaratzian – https://www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

Obituary of Ava’s maternal grandfather, Michael Douglas Malinowski – https://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Claudia Alta Taylor

Date of Birth: December 22, 1912

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

Date of Death: July 11, 2007

Place of Death: West Lake Hills, Texas, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish and German, distant Welsh

Lady Bird Johnson was an American socialite. She was the wife of Lyndon B. Johnson, who was Vice President of the United States and then President of the United States, and, as such, she was Second Lady of the United States, from 1961 to 1963, and then First Lady of the United States, from 1963 to 1969.

Lady Bird was the daughter of Minnie Lee (Patillo) and Thomas Jefferson “T.J.” Taylor, a merchant, politician, and landowner who traded in cotton. Lady Bird and Lyndon had two children. Her nickname came from her nursemaid Alice Tittle, who said she was as “purty as a ladybird.”

Lady Bird’s maternal great-great-great-great-great-grandfather James Pattillo was born, c. 1690, in Scotland. The surname was evidently spelled Pittilok many generations earlier.

Lady Bird’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Jefferson Taylor (the son of William Lancaster Taylor and Sarah Ann Shaffer). Thomas was born in Alabama. William was the son of William Lancaster Taylor and Nancy Ann Collins.

Lady Bird’s paternal grandmother was Emma Louisa/Louise Bates (the daughter of Elihu Bates and Elizabeth Parr). Emma was born in South Carolina.

Lady Bird’s maternal grandfather was Luther “Luke” Pattillo (the son of Alfred Cato Pattillo and Catherine Shelbach). Luther was born in Alabama. Alfred was the son of Littleberry Pattillo and Mary Ann Simpson.

Lady Bird’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Jane Myrick (the daughter of George Myrick and Nancy Mason Temple). Sarah was born in Alabama. Nancy was the daughter of Benjamin Temple and Jincy Stembridge.

Sources: Genealogies of Lady Bird Johnson – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.findagrave.com

Lady Bird Johnson on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Lady Bird’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Lady Bird’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: March 18, 1863

Place of Birth: Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Death: November 6, 1941

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

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

William Sulzer was an American lawyer and politician. He was nicknamed “Plain Bill Sulzer.” A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, from March 4, 1895 to December 31, 1912, and Governor of New York, January 1, 1913 to October 17, 1913.

He was The American Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1916. He was also a candidate of the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1912.

William was the son of Lydia (Jelleme) and Thomas Sulzer. His father was German, from Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg. His mother was born in Sneek, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands. His brother, Charles August Sulzer, was also a Democratic politician, who was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alaska Territory, from March 4, 1917 to January 7, 1919, and again, from March 4, 1919 to April 15, 1919. He was raised on the family farm.

William was married to Clara Rodelheim.

William’s maternal grandfather was Peter Jellema/Jelleme (the son of Jan Murks Jellema and Tietje Pieters Westra). Peter was born in Sneek, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands. Jan was the son of Murk Jans Jellema and Maaike Hettes.

William’s maternal grandmother was Charlotte Reinstra (the daughter of Emke Rientjes Rienstra and Lijkeltje Bauwkes van Dijk). Charlotte was born in Friesland.

Source: Genealogy of William Sulzer (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Howard Gresham Hawkins III

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 8, 1952

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

Howie Hawkins is an American trade unionist and environmental activist.

He was the Green Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 2020.

He is the son of Gloria Altinea (Olson) and Howard Gresham Hawkins, Jr.

Howie’s paternal grandfather was Howard Gresham Hawkins (the son of Christopher Columbus Hawkins and Laura R. Shew). Howie’s grandfather Howard was born in Indiana. Christopher Columbus was the son of John Hawkins and Julia Carter, who was born in Ireland. Laura was the daughter of John Phillip Shew and Ann Mariah Hottel.

Howie’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Josephine Smith (the daughter of Joseph Peter Smith and Grace Gertrude Camp). Margaret was born in Missouri. Grace was the daughter of Joseph W. Camp and Mary Frances Taylor.

Howie’s maternal grandfather was named Albert Edward Olson. Albert was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents.

Howie’s maternal grandmother was Mary Dresen (the daughter of August Henry Dresen and Katherine Hartung). Mary was born in Michigan. August was born in Wisconsin, the son of Andreas A. Dresen, who was born in Widdersdorf, Koln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, and of Eva Rosendahl, who was Prussian.

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

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