Birth Name: Meredith Ann Brooks

Place of Birth: Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 12, 1958

Ethnicity: English, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh, 1/8th Czech, 1/8th Polish, as well as remote French

Meredith Brooks is an American musician. She is known for her 1997 song “Bitch.”

She is the daughter of Janice and Bill Brooks.

Meredith’s paternal grandfather was Mark Leroy Brooks (the son of Merrit Leroy Brooks and Louisa Amanda Rose Anderson). Mark was born in Sherman, Kansas. Merrit was the son of Floyd Walker Brooks and Lucinda West. Louisa was the daughter of Thomas Wilson Anderson and Elizabeth Helton.

Meredith’s paternal grandmother was Ruby Anne Tedlock (the daughter of James Matthew Tedlock and Mary Alice Hall). Anne was born in Columbus, Kansas. James was the son of Andrew Nelson Tedlock and Elizabeth “Betsy” Bales. Alice was the daughter of James M. Hall and Cynthia J. Bartlett.

Meredith’s maternal grandfather was Donovan William “Don” Waterbury (the son of William Henry Waterbury and Ruth Vivian Roberts). Don was born in Woodburn, Oregon. William was the son of George William Waterbury and Martha Comfort/Comforter “Mattie” Schooler. Ruth was the daughter of a Welsh emigrant, William Arthur Roberts, of Caernarfon, Gwynedd, and of Ellen McCoy.

Meredith’s maternal grandmother was Dorothea Marie Stochosky (the daughter of Frank Joseph Stochosky and Anna Rose “Annie” Prihoda). Dorothea was born in Detroit, Michigan. Frank was the son of Polish emigrants, Józef Strąkowski (later Joseph Stochosky) and Wiktoria Olejnicka (later Victoria Oldneck/Olneckie). Anna was the daughter of Czech emigrants, Václav Příhoda (later William Prihoda) and Mariana “Mary” Lhotová, the former of Prague.

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

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

Obituary of Meredith’s father – https://obits.oregonlive.com

Genealogy of Meredith’s paternal grandfather, Mark Leroy Brooks – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Meredith’s paternal grandmother, Ruby Anne (Tedlock) Brooks – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Meredith’s mother – https://www.gazettetimes.com

Genealogy of Meredith’s maternal grandfather, Donovan William Waterbury – https://www.familysearch.org

U.S. Social Security application record of Meredith’s maternal grandmother, Dorothea Marie (Stochosky) Waterbury – https://aad.archives.gov

Marriage records of Meredith’s maternal great-grandparents, Frank Joseph Stochosky and Anna Rose Prihoda – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Birth records of Meredith’s maternal great-grandfather, Frank Joseph Stochosky – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Birth records of Meredith’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna Rose Prihoda – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: c. 1986

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, Irish, distant French and Dutch, possibly other

Mary Hollis Inboden is an American actress and writer.

She is pictured with her parents here.

Mary’s paternal grandfather is Bill/Billy Gene Inboden (the son of Charles Homer “Charlie” Inboden and Opal Maude/Maud Gray). Bill was born in Arkansas. Charles was born in Arkansas, the son of Stephen Inboden and Pearl Abigail Hendrix. Opal was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Pleasant William Gray and Loretta Westerfield.

Mary’s paternal grandmother is named Linda.

Mary’s maternal grandfather was Jack Glenn Wright (the son of Fred A. Wright and Blanche/Blanch Irene Wiles). Jack was born in Arkansas. Fred was born in Arkansas. Blanche was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Andrew L. Wiles and Della Mae Cromwell.

Mary’s maternal grandmother is named Patricia “Pat.”

Sources: Obituary of Mary’s paternal great-grandmother, Opal Maude (Gray) Inboden – http://findagrave.com

Obituary of Mary’s maternal grandfather, Jack Glenn Wright – http://emersonfuneralhome.com

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Birth Name: Kristi Lynn Arnold

Place of Birth: Watertown, South Dakota, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 30, 1971

Ethnicity: German, Norwegian, possibly other

Kristi Noem is an American politician. A Republican, she has served as Governor of South Dakota, since January 5, 2019. She was previously a Member of the House of Representatives from South Dakota, from January 3, 2011 to January 3, 2019.

Kristi is the daughter of Corinne and Ron Arnold. She was raised on the family ranch and farm in rural Hamlin County. She is married to Bryon Noem, with whom she has three children.

Kristi’s paternal grandfather was Wesley Wilson Arnold (the son of Edward George Arnold and Flora Katherine Robish). Wesley was born in South Dakota. Edward was born in Indiana, the son of William Arnold, whose parents were ethnic Germans, from Alsace-Lorraine, his father from Dettwiller, Bas-Rhin; and of Melissa Emma Wendling. Flora was born in Wisconsin.

Kristi’s maternal grandfather was Alf H. Bergan (the son of Thorsten Nilsen Bergan and Bertha Ness). Alf was born in South Dakota, to Norwegian parents. Thorsten was born in Holla, Tellemark, the son of Nils Thorstensen Bergan and Karen Jensdtr. Stenstadvold.

Kristi’s maternal grandmother was named Doris K. Randgaard.

Sources: Genealogy of Kristi Noem – https://www.geni.com

Kristi’s paternal grandfather, Wesley Wilson Arnold, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Connor W. Spitzig

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

Date of Birth: October 24, 1989

Ethnicity: German, Hispanic

Connor Del Rio is an American actor.

Connor’s maternal grandfather was Fernando J. Del Rio (the son of Jose Andres Del Rio and Carmen Bernal).

Connor’s maternal grandmother was named Fanny Sigarroa.

Source: Obituary of Connor’s maternal grandfather, Fernando J. Del Rio – https://www.chicagotribune.com

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Birth Name: Douglas Darrien Walker

Place of Birth: Naples, Campania, Italy

Date of Birth: 17 November, 1981

Ethnicity: German, one quarter Polish, likely some English

Doug Walker, known as the Nostalgia Critic, is an American comedian, known for his web series of the same name. His show is published by Channel Awesome.

Doug was born in Naples, Italy, the son of American parents, Sandra and Barney Walker, who was in the U.S. Navy.

Nostalgia Critic’s paternal grandfather was Sidney Russell Walker (the son of Frederick Cecil Walker and Elsie Philomena Richert). Frederick was the son of Samuel Walker and Katherine. Elsie was the daughter of Jacob Richert and Salome Mugler, who were of ethnic German heritage, with roots in Imbsheim, Bouxwiller, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France.

Nostalgia Critic’s paternal grandmother was Adeline Antoinette Slamkowski (the daughter of Leon Slamkowski and Antoinette Gerowska). Adeline was of Polish descent.

Nostalgia Critic’s maternal grandfather was named Marvin R. Polkow. Marvin was born in Illinois, and was a frozen food pioneer. He was a descendant of German composer Heinrich Schütz.

Nostalgia Critic’s maternal grandmother was Elaine M. Sipchen (the daughter of John H./George Sipchen and Marie Van Dusen). Elaine was born in Illinois.

Sources: Genealogy of Nostalgia Critic – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy and obituary of Nostalgia Critic’s mother – https://www.findagrave.com

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Bongino in 2014, photo by Christopher Halloran/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Daniel John Bongino

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

Date of Birth: December 4, 1974

Ethnicity:
*50% Italian/Sicilian
*25% German
*25% Irish

Dan Bongino is an American conservative political commentator, radio show host, author, politician, and conspiracy theorist. He was a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer and Secret Service agent. He is married to Paula Martinez, with whom he has two children. Paula was born in Colombia.

He has said, “I’m not black, I’m Italian. Seriously, can you get any dumber?”

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Frank Bongino (the son of Charles A. Bongino/Burns and Antonette/Antoinette Piscani). Frank was born in New York, to Italian parents. Charles was the son of Francesco Bongiorno and Lettesia Festucci. Antonette was born in Palermo, Sicily, the daughter of Frederico Pisani and Antonette Restivo.

Dan’s paternal grandmother was Agatha Anna Rugnetta (the daughter of Girolamo “James” Rugnetta and Antonia “Lena” Runfolo). Agatha was born in New York, to Italian parents, from Sicily. Girolamo was born in Terrasini, Palermo, the son of Vincenzo Rugnetta and Vita. Antonia was born in Sferracavallo, the daughter of Pietro Damiano Mansueto Runfolo and Rosalia Pastorella.

Dan’s maternal grandfather was Clifford F. Cramer (the son of John Joseph Cramer and Minnie Freytag). Clifford was born in New York, and was of German descent, with roots in Baden-Baden and Bavaria. John was the son of German parents, with his father’s name being August Cramer. Minnie was the daughter of George W. Freytag and Caroline “Carrie” Meyer.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Eileen M. Taylor (the daughter of John Edward Taylor and Alma Elizabeth Flynn). Eileen was born in New York. John was born in Adelaide, Australia, the son of Irish parents, John Allen Taylor and Maria Carroll, from Effin, Limerick. Alma was born in New York, the daughter of John Flynn and Elizabeth Barry, who were also Irish.

Sources: Death records of Dan’s paternal grandmother, Agatha Anna (Rugnetta) Bongino – https://www.findagrave.com
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Dan’s maternal grandfather, Clifford F. Cramer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Dan’s maternal grandfather, Clifford F. Cramer – https://www.newspapers.com

Dan’s maternal grandmother, Eileen M. Taylor, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: 1996

Place of Birth: Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Death: January 17, 2021

Ethnicity:
*father – Sephardi Jewish
*mother – one quarter Italian, as well as Croatian, Slovenian, English, distant French, German, Scottish, and Welsh

Harry Brant was an American model and socialite. He was the son of industrialist, magazine publisher, film producer, and art collector Peter Brant and model and actress Stephanie Seymour. Among his siblings was socialite and model Peter Brant II.

His paternal grandparents were Bulgarian Jewish immigrants.

Harry’s paternal grandfather was Murray Brant (the son of Bouco/Buco Brant and Rebecca Almaslino). Murray was born around Sofia, Bulgaria, and co-founded the paper converter Brant-Allen Industries with his cousin, businessperson H. Joseph Allen.

Harry’s paternal grandmother was named Lily Mercado (the daughter of Joseph Vida Merkado/Mercado Mordechai). Lily was born in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Harry’s maternal grandfather was Conrad J. Seymour, a real estate developer (the son of Richard Kent Seymour and Iona Marie Hickok). Richard was the son of Millard Fillmore Seymour and Harriet Alice Battles. Iona was the daughter of Frank Ellsworth Hickok and Ora Lee Ames.

Harry’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Ann Pozun (the daughter of Christ Pozun, Jr. and Margaret L. Bergera). Christ, later called Chris Joseph Pozun, was the son of Christ Herman “Chris” Pozun, Sr., who was born in Podvrh, Braslovče, Slovenia, and of Stanislava Medved, later Bear, who was born in Plemenitas, Croatia. Margaret was the daughter of the daughter of Giacomo “James” Bergera, who was born in San Columbano, Torino, Piedmont, Italy, and of Margherita “Margaret” Grosso, who was also of Italian descent.

Sources: Obituary of Harry Brant – https://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Harry’s paternal grandfather, Murray Brant – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Harry’s maternal great-uncle – http://www.thorsonfuneralhome.com

Marriage record of Harry’s maternal great-grandparents, Christ Pozun, Jr. and Margaret L. Bergera – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Harry’s maternal great-grandfather, Christ Pozun, Jr. – http://images.archives.utah.gov

Harry’s maternal great-grandfather, Christ Pozun, Jr., on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Harry’s maternal great-grandfather, Christ Pozun, Jr. – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Harry’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Christ Herman “Chris” Pozun, Sr. – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Harry’s maternal great-grandmother, Margaret L. Bergera – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Harry’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Giacomo “James” Bergera and Margherita “Margaret” Grosso – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Harry’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Giacomo “James” Bergera – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Peter Mark Brant

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

Date of Birth: December 30, 1993

Ethnicity:
*father – Sephardi Jewish
*mother – one quarter Italian, as well as Croatian, Slovenian, English, distant French, German, Scottish, and Welsh

Peter Brant II is an American socialite and model. He was the son of industrialist, magazine publisher, film producer, and art collector Peter Brant and model and actress Stephanie Seymour. Among his siblings was socialite and model Harry Brant.

His paternal grandparents were Bulgarian Jewish immigrants.

Peter’s paternal grandfather was Murray Brant (the son of Bouco/Buco Brant and Rebecca Almaslino). Murray was born around Sofia, Bulgaria, and co-founded the paper converter Brant-Allen Industries with his cousin, businessperson H. Joseph Allen.

Peter’s paternal grandmother was named Lily Mercado (the daughter of Joseph Vida Merkado/Mercado Mordechai). Lily was born in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Peter’s maternal grandfather was Conrad J. Seymour, a real estate developer (the son of Richard Kent Seymour and Iona Marie Hickok). Richard was the son of Millard Fillmore Seymour and Harriet Alice Battles. Iona was the daughter of Frank Ellsworth Hickok and Ora Lee Ames.

Peter’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Ann Pozun (the daughter of Christ Pozun, Jr. and Margaret L. Bergera). Christ, later called Chris Joseph Pozun, was the son of Christ Herman “Chris” Pozun, Sr., who was born in Podvrh, Braslovče, Slovenia, and of Stanislava Medved, later Bear, who was born in Plemenitas, Croatia. Margaret was the daughter of the daughter of Giacomo “James” Bergera, who was born in San Columbano, Torino, Piedmont, Italy, and of Margherita “Margaret” Grosso, who was also of Italian descent.

Sources: Obituary of Peter’s brother Harry Brant – https://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Peter’s paternal grandfather, Murray Brant – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Peter’s maternal great-uncle – http://www.thorsonfuneralhome.com

Marriage record of Peter’s maternal great-grandparents, Christ Pozun, Jr. and Margaret L. Bergera – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Peter’s maternal great-grandfather, Christ Pozun, Jr. – http://images.archives.utah.gov

Peter’s maternal great-grandfather, Christ Pozun, Jr., on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Peter’s maternal great-grandfather, Christ Pozun, Jr. – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Peter’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Christ Herman “Chris” Pozun, Sr. – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Peter’s maternal great-grandmother, Margaret L. Bergera – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Peter’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Giacomo “James” Bergera and Margherita “Margaret” Grosso – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Peter’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Giacomo “James” Bergera – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Colorado, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: March 20, 1999

Ethnicity: Norwegian, English, Irish, German, French-Canadian, possibly Swedish

Mitchell Hoog is an American actor. He is known for starring as Mac Morris on the Saved by the Bell sequel series, and for films including Freaky (2020).

His surname Hoog is often Swedish.

Mitchell’s paternal grandfather was named Thomas William Hoog.

Mitchell’s paternal grandmother was Sandra Gray Garrett (the daughter of George Redmond Garrett and Thelma H. Vallia). George was the son of Samuel Garrett and Ruby Redmond. Thelma was the daughter of Wayman O. Vallia and Katie B. Matchett, and had French-Canadian, Irish, and English ancestry.

Mitchell’s maternal grandfather likely was Luther Rasmussen (the son of Erlenn Erwin “Ras” Rasmussen and Marion E. Hemmingson). Luther was of Norwegian descent. Erlenn was the son of Oscar Rasmussen and Orphie Flatten. Marion was the daughter of Peter Hemmingson and Nellie Lien.

Mitchell’s maternal grandmother likely was Roberta Cavanaugh (the daughter of Robert Vernie J. “Bob” Cavanaugh and Amy Lois Wehrkamp). Vernie was the son of Vernie D. Cavanaugh, who was of half Irish and half French-Canadian descent, and of Catherine. Amy was the daughter of Lewis Gustav Wehrkamp, who was of half German and half Irish descent, and of Florence Edna LaBore, who was of French-Canadian, and likely English, ancestry.

Sources: Obituary of Mitchell’s paternal great-grandmother, Thelma (Vallia) Garrett – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Mitchell’s likely maternal great-grandfather, Erlenn Erwin “Ras” Rasmussen – https://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Mitchell’s likely maternal great-grandmother, Amy Lois (Wehrkamp) Cavanaugh – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Samuel Lawrence Whitelock

Place of Birth: Palmerston North, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 12 October, 1988

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, some Danish, Northern Irish and German

Sam Whitelock is a New Zealand rugby union player. He has played over 100 Test Matches for the All Blacks, also serving as captain.

Sam in the son of Caroline and Braeden Whitelock, a rugby player. His brothers, George Whitelock, Adam Whitelock, and Luke Whitelock, are also professional rugby players. He is married to Hannah Lawton.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was the son of George Matthew Whitelock and Emily Cathrina Petra Mortensen. George was the son of Matthew Whitelock and Laura Louisa Nielsen. Emily was the daughter of Johannes Frederick Mortensen and Elise Maria Burmeister.

Sam’s paternal grandmother was the daughter of Loyal Heath Craw and Constance Iris Lyndall Priest. Loyal was the son of George Craw and Elizabeth Hunter. Constance was the daughter of Charles Alfred John Priest and Constance Marion Lavinia Waghorn.

Sam’s maternal grandfather is Nelson Dalzell (George Nelson Dalzell, the son of Laurence Hubert Dalzell and Victoria Gray). Nelson was born in Rotheram, Canterbury, New Zealand, and was a rugby player. Laurence was the son of James “Jimmy” Dalzell and Laura Maud Mason. Victoria was the daughter of Alexander Gray and Mary Ann Thomson.

Sam’s maternal grandmother is Shirley Caroline Elson (the daughter of George Markham Elsom and Jane Allison MacKenzie). Shirley was born in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. George was the son of George Elsom and Caroline Rose Boston. Jane was the daughter of Edwin Waddell MacKenzie and Ellen Jane Webb.

Source: Genealogy of Sam Whitelock – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Michael David Stevens

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 23, 1986

Ethnicity: English, some German and Welsh

Michael Stevens is an American educator, public speaker, comedian, entertainer, editor, and internet celebrity. He is known for his online show Vsauce.

He was raised in Stilwell, Kansas. He is married to Marnie, with whom he has a daughter.

Michael’s paternal grandfather is the son of Roy Stevens and Ruby.

Michael’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of Ellison F. Otto and Martha Gertrude Smith. Ellison was the son of Guido Otto, whose parents were German, and of Clara Harriett Mears. Martha was the daughter of Charles Clifton Smith and Lavonia Matilda “Tillia” Woodruff.

Michael’s maternal grandfather is the son of Leonard Wilson Payne and Faye Emma Brooks. Leonard was the son of James Floyd Payne and Nancy “Nannie” Searcy. Faye was the daughter of George Washington Brooks and Nettie Henrietta Powell, whose mother was English.

Michael’s maternal grandmother is the daughter of Lester Herbert Cowan and Lula Naamah Ellis. Lester was the son of Lemuel Lewis Cowan and Fannie Mae Abbott. Lula was the daughter of Edwin Aldridge Ellis and Sarah Esther Wood.

Source: Genealogy of Michael Stevens – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Michael James Lindell

Place of Birth: Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: June 28, 1961

Ethnicity:
*father – Swedish, German
*mother – Norwegian, possibly English

Mike Lindell is an American businessperson and conspiracy theorist. He is the founder and CEO of My Pillow, Inc.

Mike is the son of Barbara and James Lindell. He has four children.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was named Iver B. Lindell. Iver was Swedish.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Meta Lena Prust (the daughter of Henry August E. Prust and Matilda Bertha Schmidt). Meta was born in Minnesota. Henry was the son of German parents, Fred W. Prust and Augusta Mathwig.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was named Charles Booth.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Bernice Anderson (the daughter of Bert Rinart Anderson and Mary Stennes). Mildred was born in Iowa. Bert was born in Illinois, the son of Norwegian parents, Erick Ira Anderson and Rachel Thompson. Mary was born in Norway, the daughter of Mous Peterson and Annie Larson.

Source: Genealogy of Mike Lindell – https://gw.geneanet.org

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Oberst in 2013, photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: William Oberst, Jr.

Place of Birth: Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 21, 1965

Ethnicity: German, other

Bill Oberst, Jr. is an American actor. He has appeared in over one hundred low-budget B-movies.

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Place of Birth: Tallinn, Estonia

Date of Birth: 18 June, 1977

Ethnicity: Estonian, as well as 1/16 Latvian, possibly some German

Kaja Kallas is an Estonian politician. She has served as Prime Minister of Estonia, since 26 January, 2021, and Leader of the Reform Party, since 14 April, 2018. She was previously a member of the European Parliament for Estonia, from 1 July, 2014 to 5 September, 2018.

She is the daughter of Kristi (Kartus) and politician Siim Kallas, who served as the 14th Prime Minister of Estonia.

Prime Minister Kallas is married to Arvo Hallik. She has a son with her former partner Taavi Veskimägi.

Prime Minister Kallas’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her sixth great-grandfather, Hinrik (died 23 June 1751).

Prime Minister Kallas’ paternal grandfather was Udo Kallas (the son of Eduard Johannes Kallas and Marie Weidenstrauch). Udo was born in Tallinn. Eduard was the son of Ado Kallas and Liisa Põdder. Marie was the daughter of Juhan Weidenstrauch and Mari Stollberg.

Prime Minister Kallas’ paternal grandmother was Rita Alver (the daughter of Eduard Hans Christian Alver and Selma Amalie Henriette Buhmeister). Rita was born in Tartu. Eduard was the son of Märt Alver and Olga-Emilie Brucks. Selma was the daughter of Jannis (or Johann in German) Buhmeister, who was from Wormen, Courland, Latvia, and of Anna Maria Masgis, who was from Riga, Latvia.

Prime Minister Kallas’ maternal grandfather was Johan Kartus (the son of Jaan Kartus and Johanna Maria Vallas). Johan was born in Vana-Kariste, Mulgi, Viljandi. Jaan was the son of Jaan Raal and Ann Kartus. Johanna was the daughter of Johan Vallas and Tiiu Liigant.

Prime Minister Kallas’ maternal grandmother was Veera Rosentaal (later Rohtla, the daughter of Ants Rosentaal, later Rohtla, and of Olga Truk). Veera was born in Uue-Antsla, Antsla, Võru. Ants was the son of Märt Rosentaal and Katre Urbanik.

Source: Genealogy of Kaja Kallas – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Harland David Sanders

Date of Birth: September 9, 1890

Place of Birth: Henryville, Indiana, U.S.

Date of Death: December 16, 1980

Place of Death: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Irish, Scottish, some German, and Dutch

Colonel Sanders was an American businessperson. He is known for having founded fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken. He is the symbol of the company.

He was the oldest of three children of Margaret Ann “Maggie” (Dunlevy) and Wilbur/Wilbert David Sanders, a farmer and butcher. He was married to Claudia Ledington, until his death. He had three children with his former wife Josephine King.

Colonel Sanders’ paternal grandfather was Cyrus M. Sanders (the son of Jeduthan/Jaduthen Sanders and Phoebe Rodgers/Rogers). Cyrus was born in Pennsylvania. Jeduthan was the son of Stephen Sanders and Martha.

Colonel Sanders’ paternal grandmother was Hannah Clegg (the daughter of Alexander B. Clegg and Hannah Robb). Colonel Sanders’ grandmother Hannah was born in Ohio. Alexander was the son of James Alexander Clegg and Nancy Agnes Biggs. Colonel Sanders’ great-grandmother Hannah was the daughter of William Robb and Ann Neyman.

Colonel Sanders’ maternal grandfather was Thomas Andrew Dunlevy (the son of Joseph E. Dunlevy and Elizabeth H. Sphar). Thomas was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was the son of Andrew Dunlevy and Mary Crawford, who were born in Ireland. Colonel Sanders’ great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of John Sphar and Susannah Redd.

Colonel Sanders’ maternal grandmother was Catherine C. Clegg (the daughter of Matthew Simpson Clegg and Martha Catherine Allen). Colonel Sanders’ grandmother Catherine was born in Indiana. Matthew was the son of Richard Clegg, who was born in Ireland, and of Mary B. Simpson. Martha was the daughter of James Allen and Mary McBride, who had Irish ancestry.

Sources: Genealogies of Colonel Sanders – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Olga Alfredovna Kokh

Place of Birth: Saint Petersburg, Russia

Date of Birth: 1 September, 1992

Ethnicity: Russian, one quarter German

Olga Koch is a Russian-born stand-up comedian, writer, and actress, who works in the U.K. She is the daughter of Marina and Alfred Koch (Alfred Reingoldovich Kokh), a writer, mathematician-economist, and businessperson. Her father was briefly Deputy Prime Minister of Russia in 1997.

Her father was born in Zyryanovsk, in present-day Kazakhstan. Her family moved to Surrey, England, U.K., when she was thirteen.

Olga’s paternal grandfather was named Reingold Koch. Reingold was an ethnic German, who was deported to Zyryanovsk.

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Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 2 May, 1999

Ethnicity:
*father – Spanish, German
*mother – Senegalese, Breton

Iman Pérez is a French model and actress. She is the daughter of French actress and filmmaker Karine Silla and Swiss actor, director, and photographer Vincent Pérez.

Iman’s paternal grandfather was named Antonio Pérez Alberola (the son of Antonio Pérez Picot). Iman’s grandfather Antonio was Spanish.

Iman’s paternal grandmother was named Arnoldine Bush. Arnoldine was German, from Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Iman’s maternal grandfather, whose surname was Sylla, was a Senegalese diplomat.

Iman’s maternal grandmother was French, of Breton descent.

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Birth Name: Fiore Gino Tennaci

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

Date of Birth: October 10, 1946

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian
*mother – possibly English, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, remote Dutch

Gene Tenace is an American professional baseball player and coach.

Gene is the son of Ethel and Fiore Pietro Tennace.

Gene’s paternal grandparents were named Pietro/Petro Tenace and Lucy Del Conte/Delconti. Pietro was born in San Marco in Lamis, Foggia, Apulia.

Gene’s maternal grandparents were named Walter Pennington and Carrie Walker.

Source: Obituary of Gene’s mother – https://www.findagrave.com

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Van Patten in 2019, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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

Date of Birth: October 17, 1957

Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandmother), English, Dutch, German, French, Irish, Welsh

Vincent Van Patten is an American professional tennis player, poker commentator, and actor.

He is the son of dancer and actress Pat Van Patten (born Patricia Helm Poole) and actor and animal welfare advocate Dick Van Patten. Vincent is married to actress, author, television personality, and model Eileen Davidson. He has two children with his former wife, actress Betsy Russell; and one child with Eileen.

Vincent is a first cousin of actress Talia Balsam and a half-cousin of actress Grace Van Patten.

Vincent’s paternal grandfather was Richard Byron Van Patten (the son of John Peter Van Patten and Florence Lucinda Tyler). Richard was born in New York. John was the son of Byron Van Pattern and Elizabeth Abigail Butler, whose mother was German, from Württemberg. Florence was the daughter of Edwin Forest Tyler and Anna Otten.

Vincent’s paternal grandmother was Josephine Rose Acerno (the daughter of Vincent Acerno and Rose Larusso). Josephine was born in New York, to Italian parents. Vincent was the son of Bonevultura Acerno and Josephine.

Vincent’s maternal grandfather was Robert Edward Poole (the son of William Washington Poole and Willie Louise Legette). William was the son of Washington Poole and Laura Celestine Sarratt. Willie was the daughter of William LeGette and Louisa Amelia Cannon.

Vincent’s maternal grandmother was Helen Clay Powell (the daughter of John Tate Powell and Mary Catherine Clay). John was the son of Pinkney Shuford Powell and Louisa Regina/Ragena Roark. Mary was the daughter of Marcus Caleb Clay and Susan Essie Sherrill.

Sources: Genealogies of Vincent Van Patten – https://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Vincent Van Patten (focusing on his father’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org

Vincent’s paternal grandmother, Josephine Rose Acerno, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Roger Thomas Staubach

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

Date of Birth: February 5, 1942

Ethnicity:
*father – three quarters Irish, one quarter German
*mother – Irish, Welsh

Roger Staubach is an American professional football player. He was a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He is nicknamed “Roger the Dodger,” “Captain America,” and “Captain Comeback.” He also started a real estate company, The Staubach Company.

Roger is the son of Elizabeth and Robert Staubach. He is married to Marianne, with whom he has had five children.

Roger’s paternal grandfather was David Thomas Staubach (the son of George Staubach and Mary Anne Mulligan). David was born in Indiana. Mary Anne was the daughter of Irish parents, Thomas Mulligan and Maria “Mary” Farrell.

Roger’s paternal grandmother was named Genevieve Margaret Carroll. Genevieve was born in Indiana, to Irish parents.

Roger’s maternal grandparents were named Harry Charles Smyth and Katherine Evans.

Sources: Genealogies of Roger Staubach (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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

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