Gray in 2015, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Taylor Arthur Gray

Place of Birth: Whittier, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 7, 1993

Ethnicity: Filipino (maternal grandfather), German, Swiss-German, English, possibly other

Taylor Gray is an American actor and model.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother is named Loretta.

Taylor’s maternal grandfather was named Alberto Caballero Sapico. Alberto was born in the Philippines.

Taylor’s maternal grandmother is Ethel Jeanne Gardner (the daughter of Donald James Gardner and Sarah Kathleen Happel). Ethel was born in Maryland. Donald was born in Maryland, the son of William Gardner and Nettie. Sarah was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Albert Lee Happel, whose parents were German, and of Elsie Mae Welty.

Source: Obituary of Taylor’s maternal great-grandfather, Donald James Gardner – http://newspapers.com

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Birth Name: Martin Trevor Heinrich

Place of Birth: Fallon, Nevada, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 17, 1971

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

Martin Heinrich is an American politician and businessperson. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as a U.S. Senator from New Mexico, since January 3, 2013, and Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, since February 3, 2021. He has also been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico, from January 3, 2009 to January 3, 2013.

Martin is the son of Shirley, a seamstress, and Peter Heinrich (born Heinrich Peter Karl Cordes), a utility company lineman. His father was a German emigrant, who was born in Waldenburg, in 1930, and moved to the U.S. as a child, living in New Mexico, California, and Nevada. Martin’s father took his own stepfather Olaf Heinrich’s name, then changed his name to Pete Carl Heinrich.

Martin is married to Julie Hicks, with whom he has two children.

Martin’s paternal grandmother was named Helen.

Martin’s maternal grandfather was Lester Edd Bybee (the son of James Edward Bybee and Margaret “Maggie” Dunlap). Lester was born in Buhl, Idaho. James was the son of Solomon Bybee and Mary Frances “Fanny” Alford. Margaret was the daughter of Joseph Dunlap and Mary Jane Gollaher.

Martin’s maternal grandmother was Juanita P. Cutshalts (the daughter of Frederick Archie Cutshalts and Eleanor Cruse). Juanita was born in Idaho. Frederick was born in Ohio, the son of Fredrick Cutshalts and Melinda/Matilda W./M. Lindley/Lindsey. Eleanor was born in Missouri, the daughter of William A. Cruse and Virginia B. Myers.

Sources: Obituary of Martin’s father – https://www.fentonfuneralchapel.com

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

Genealogies and obituaries of Martin’s maternal grandparents, Lester Edd Bybee and Juanita P. (Cutshalts) Bybee – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Maria Ellen Cantwell

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

Date of Birth: October 13, 1958

Ethnicity: Irish, German, English, possibly other

Maria Cantwell is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served as a U.S. Senator from Washington, since January 3, 2001, and Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, since February 3, 2021. She has also been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington, from January 3, 1993 to January 3, 1995, among other duties.

Maria is the daughter of Rose, an administrative assistant, and Paul Cantwell (Paul Francis Cantwell), a politician, who was a Member of the Indiana House of Representatives. Her paternal grandmother was also politically active.

Maria’s paternal grandfather was Edward Michael Cantwell (the son of Edward Joseph Cantwell and Mary Ellen O’Connor). Maria’s grandfather Edward was born in Indiana. Maria’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Indianapolis, the son of Irish parents, Michael Cantwell and Bridget Moore. Mary Ellen was born in Dublin, Ireland, the daughter of Teresa Farrell.

Maria’s paternal grandmother was Edythe Marie/Maria Brown (the daughter of James C. Brown and Hattie/Hettie R. Webber). Edythe was born in Indiana. James was born in Indiana, the son of William H. Brown and Mary E. Steelman. Maria’s great-grandmother Hettie was born in Indiana, the daughter of German parents, John Henry Weber and Anna Maria Schultz.

Sources: Genealogies of Maria Cantwell (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://web.archive.org

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Birth Name: Gary Charles Peters

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

Date of Birth: December 1, 1958

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Irish, German, Scottish
*mother – French

Gary Peters is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a U.S. Senator from Michigan, since January 3, 2015, and a Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, since January 28, 2021. He has also been Commissioner of the Michigan Lottery, from April 9, 2003 to August 7, 2007, and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan, from January 3, 2009 to January 3, 2015, among other duties.

He is the son of Madeleine Aimee (Vignier) and Herbert Garrett Peters, who was a historian and statistician. His father was American. His mother was a French war bride, from Rheims, France. Gary is married to Colleen Ochoa, with whom he has three children.

Gary’s paternal grandfather was Louis Julian Peters (the son of Julian Sidney Peters and Mary McCornac). Louis was born in Michigan. Julian was born in Oakland, Michigan, the son of Plineas V. Peters and Eleanor L. Kentner. Mary was born in New Jersey, the daughter of James McCornac and Rachel Smith.

Gary’s paternal grandmother was Florence Rosalie Garrett (the daughter of Robert Clarance Garrett and Maria Louisa Boulware). Robert was born in Virginia, the son of Richard Henry Garrett and Fannie Brumbley Holloway. Maria was born in Caroline County, Virginia, the daughter of Mark Lee Boulware and Rosina Trice.

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

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

History of Gary’s mother – https://www.ww2online.org

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Verraros in 2006, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: James Conrad Verraros

Place of Birth: Mount Prospect, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 8, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Greek
*mother – German, Irish, French, English

Jim Verraros is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a contestant on the first season of American Idol. He was raised partly in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

He has said:

My father was born in Greece, so I am mostly Greek. My mother is German, Irish, French and English. I thought Constantine [Maroulis] did a great job on this year’s American Idol. Kudos to Constantine!

Jim’s paternal grandfather was named James Verraros. James was born in Kalamata, Greece.

Jim’s paternal grandmother was Rebecca Petruleas/Petrouleas (the daughter of Harry Petrouleas and Evangelia Lambrineas). Harry and Evangelia were from Kardamyli, Greece.

Jim’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Helwig.

Sources: Obituary of Jim’s paternal grandfather, James Verraros – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Jim’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – http://chicagotribune.com

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Tran in 2016, photo by cvanwagoner/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Layton, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 24, 1989

Ethnicity:
*father – Vietnamese
*mother – English, as well as Irish, Scottish, German, distant Dutch

Colton Tran is an American actor, film director, and editor.

He has said that he is of one half Vietnamese descent.

Colton’s maternal grandfather is Francis Clark Clements (the son of Francis Clements and Esther J. Yager). Colton’s grandfather Francis was born in New York. Colton’s great-grandfather Francis was born in New York, the son of John R. Clements, who was Irish, and of Anna Brown. Esther was born in New York, the daughter of Russell Michael Yager and Mary Frances Dollver/Dallver/Doliver.

Colton’s maternal grandmother is named Marian Thomson. Marian was born in Edmonton, Middlesex, England, to a mother surnamed Pegler.

Source: Colton’s maternal grandfather, Francis Clark Clements, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Reeves in 2010, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Gregory Scott Reeves

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

Date of Birth: May 16, 1966

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, distant French

Scott Reeves is an American actor and country music singer.

He is married to actress Melissa Reeves, with whom he has two children.

Scott’s paternal grandfather was Edger Olen Reeves (the son of Jake S. Reeves and Martha Lamb). Edger was born in Arkansas. Jake was born in Arkansas, the son of Joseph S. Reeves and Mary Etta Watkins. Martha was born in Arkansas, the daughter of John A. Lamb and Sarah Jane Kelley.

Scott’s paternal grandmother was Gladys Marie Duke (the daughter of George Robert Duke and Zettie McElhannon). Gladys was born in Arkansas. George was born in Arkansas, the son of C. John Duke and Mary Catherine Gorham. Zettie was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Francis Marion McElhannon and Susan Almedia Farlis.

Scott’s maternal grandfather was Bulas Rex Frields (Uel Edmunds Frields and Addie Lee/Cleo Abernathy). Bulas was born in Tennessee. Uel Edmunds was the son of John A. Frields and Margaret Matilda Olive/Oline. Addie was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Ephraim Roper Abernathy and Sabina Lutisha Ridgeway.

Scott’s maternal grandmother was Mary Evie McClain (the daughter of Joseph Lawrence/Larence McCain and Lou Ethel Poyner). Mary was born in Tennessee. Joseph was born in Tennessee, the son of James Jackson McClain and Mary “Mollie” Alderdice. Lou was born in Tennessee.

Source: Obituary of Scott’s paternal grandmother, Gladys Marie (Duke) DeNicholas – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Alan Joseph Faneca

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Date of Birth: December 7, 1976

Ethnicity: Spanish, German, Italian, Maltese, French, Austrian, possibly English

Ancestry/Genealogy: Alan Faneca is a former professional American football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL).

Alan Faneca is the son of Alan Joseph Faneca Sr. and Liane (Hacke) Faneca.

Faneca’s paternal grandfather was John P. Faneca, who was the son of Peter J. Faneca and Viola Josephine Kounzelman. Peter was the son of Juan Peter Faneca and Maria Anne Lenhardt. Juan was born in Catalan, Spain. Viola was the daughter of John William Konzelmann and Melvina Josephine Torrebone.

Faneca’s paternal grandmother was Florabelle Agnes Calleja, who was the daughter of Vincent Joseph Calleja, Sr. and Grace Ellen Taylor. Vincent was born in Valetta, Malta. Grace was the daughter of David A. Taylor and Mary Ellen Toliver.

Faneca’s maternal grandfather was David Vincent Hacke, who was the son of William Josiah Hacke and Lillian Bailey. William was the son of George Henry Hacke and Addie Salmons. Lillian was the daughter of William C. Bailey and Cassie Ellen Sloan.

Faneca’s maternal grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Matzke, who was the daughter of Raymond Albert Matzke and Linnie Frances Maerz. Raymond was born in Texas, the son of Henry R. Matzke and Sophia Engbrock. Linnie was born in Texas, the daughter of Frank Joe Maerz and Elizabeth Reitz.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90122525/john-peter-faneca (paternal grandfathers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90122523/florabelle-agnes-faneca (paternal grandmothers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177354944/david-vincent-hacke (maternal grandfather obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88718272/mary-elizabeth-hacke (maternal grandmothers obituary)

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Ford in 2017, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Thomas Carlyle Ford

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

Date of Birth: August 27, 1961

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German

Tom Ford is an American fashion designer and filmmaker.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Gerald David Ford (the son of Thomas Bonner Ford and Ethel Henson). Gerald was born in Texas. Thomas was born in Texas, the son of Thomas Jefferson Ford and Nancy Josephine Yerby. Ethel was born in Mississippi, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Henson and Harriet Ann Cummings.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was named Mildred Ruth Floyd. Mildred was born in Texas.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was Frank Burkett Thrasher (the son of James Barton Thrasher and Sarah Louiza “Sallie” Clark). Frank was born in Mississippi. James was born in Alabama, the son of Joshua Thrasher and Mary E. Welch Riley. Sarah was born in Mississippi.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was Nettie Grace Bailey (the son of John Alexander Bailey and Fannie Tee Barron). Nettie was born in Texas. John was born in Kentucky, the son of Martin Hardin Bailey and Mary Jane Mangum. Fannie was born in Texas, the daughter of Samuel Barron and Susan Etta Rogers.

Sources: Obituary of Tom’s father – http://legacy.com

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

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Birth Name: Elizabeth Lynne Cheney

Place of Birth: Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 28, 1966

Ethnicity: English, as well as Welsh, Danish, Swedish, Northern Irish, Scottish, Irish, French, and German

Liz Cheney is an American attorney and politician. A Republican, she has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming, since January 3, 2017, and Chair of the House Republican Conference, since January 3, 2019. She was previously Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, from 2002 to 2003, and again, from 2005 to 2006.

Liz is the daughter of Lynne Ann (Vincent) and Dick Cheney. Her father was the 46th Vice President of the United States, from January 20, 2001 to January 20, 2009, and was also White House Chief of Staff, from 1975 to 1977, and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming, from 1979 to 1989, among other duties. Her mother was Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, from May 21, 1986 to January 20, 1993. Liz holds her father’s former congressional seat.

Her sister is LGBT activist Mary Cheney.

Liz is married to attorney, Philip Perry, with whom she has five children. Philip served as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, from June 8, 2005 to February 6, 2007.

Liz’s paternal grandfather was Richard Herbert Cheney (the son of Thomas Herbert Cheney and Margaret Ellen Tyler). Richard was born in Nebraska. Thomas was the son of Samuel Fletcher Cheney and Ellen/Ella A. Phillips. Margaret was the daughter of James Alexander Tyler and Sarah Elizabeth Swift.

Liz’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Lorraine Dickey (the daughter of David Eli Dickey and Clarice E. Miller). Marjorie was born in Nebraska. David was the son of Edward Alonzo “Lon” Dickey and Laura Nora Dillman. Clarice was the daughter of William T. Miller and Emma L. Breazeale.

Liz’s maternal grandfather was Wayne Edwin Vincent (the son of Leon Edwin Vincent and Anna Albertina Madsen). Wayne was born in Utah. Leon was the son of David John Vincent, whose parents were Welsh, his father from Llanynant, Glamorganshire, and his mother from Llanelly, Carmarthenshire; and of Mary Eleanor Elliott, whose father was from New Radford, Nottinghamshire, England. Liz’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Danish parents, Niels Peter Madsen, who was born in Overgaard, Vor, Hjorring, and Sarah Albertine Bolander, who was born in Aasted, Hjorring, to Swedish parents, her father from Komstad, Jonkopping and her mother from Angelstad, Kronberg.

Liz’s maternal grandmother was Edna Lolita Lybyer (the daughter of Benjamin Harrison Lybyer and Mary Loteta Lough). Edna was born in Colorado. Benjamin was the son of Andrew Simon Peter Lybyer and Lydia Candacy Sanders. The Lybyer line, originally Lybarger, was from Palatinate, Germany. Mary was the daughter of John Edward Lough and Alice Margaret Lee.

Sources: Genealogy of Liz Cheney – http://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Liz’s father – http://www.wargs.com
http://famouskin.com

Genealogy of Liz’s mother – http://www.wargs.com

Genealogies of Liz’s paternal grandparents, Richard Herbert Cheney and Marjorie Lorraine (Dickey) Cheney – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Thomas Hawley Tuberville

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

Date of Birth: September 18, 1954

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

Tommy Tuberville is an American professional football coach, and politician. A Republican, he has been a U.S. Senator from Alabama, since January 3, 2021.

Tommy is the son of Olive Nell (Chambliss) and Charles Roe Tuberville, Jr. He is married to Suzanne Fette, with whom he has two children.

Tommy’s paternal grandfather was Charles Roe Tuberville (the son of Eldridge Edmond Pitchford Tuberville and Louisa Hankins). Eldridge was born in North Carolina, the son of Joseph Tuberville, Jr. and Sarah Quimby. Louisa was born in Georgia, the daughter of James A. Hankins and Jane Kitchens.

Tommy’s paternal grandmother was Hester Virginia Benson (the daughter of Isaac Allen Benson and Mary Malinda Cox). Isaac was born in Tennessee, the son of James T. Benson and Nancy Lucinda Gothard. Mary was born in Arkansas, the daughter of William M. Cox and Harriet F. Elizabeth Hays.

Tommy’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Nunley Chambliss (the son of James Harrison Chambliss and Cynthia Ann James). James was born in Tennessee, the son of John Graves Chambliss and Celia Jane Mabry Cain. Cynthia was born in Arkansas, the daughter of William Madison James and Mariah E. Brazil.

Tommy’s maternal grandmother was Nellie Blythe Brown (the daughter of James William Brown and Katherine Eugenia Hollis). James was born in Arkansas, the son of William Francis Brown and Sarah Matilda Abels. Katherine was born in Arkansas, the daughter of William Taylor Hollis and Louisa Americus Yeagur/Yeager.

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

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Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 24, 1955

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather), English, smaller amounts of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Irish, German, around 1/32 African-American

Rosanne Cash is an American singer, songwriter, and author. She is the daughter of author Vivian Cash (born Vivian Dorraine Liberto) and singer, songwriter, musician, and actor Johnny Cash.

Rosanne is married to musician, producer, and songwriter John Leventhal. She has three children with her former husband, country music singer and songwriter Rodney Crowell; and a son with John.

A DNA test whose results were displayed on the show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2021) stated that Rosanne’s genetic ancestry is:

*92.3% European
*3.8% Western Asian
*3.3% Sub-Saharan African
*0.6% Unassigned

During their marriage, Rosanne’s parents were often the subject of racist attacks by people who believed that Rosanne’s mother Vivian was a black woman. Genealogical researchers for the show discovered that Rosanne’s mother was of approximately 1/32 African descent, unbeknownst to the family, with DNA research indicating that Rosanne’s father Johnny likely had a similar percentage of African ancestry.

Genetically, Rosanne was found to have a common ancestor with actress Angela Bassett.

Rosanne’s paternal grandfather was Raymond Cash (the son of The Rev. William Henry Cash and Rebecca Sara/Sarah Jane Overton). Raymond was born in Arkansas. The Rev. William was the son of Moses Reuben/Ruben Cash and Pheletia/Philisia/Phelitia White Taylor. Rebecca was the daughter of John Hubbard Woodson Overton and Susan Wilkinson Whorton.

Rosanne’s paternal grandmother was Carrie Cloveree Rivers (the daughter of John Lewis Rivers and Rosanna Lee Hurst). Carrie was born in Arkansas. John was the son of William Jasper Rivers and Lydia Jane Massey. Rosanne’s great-grandmother Rosanna was the daughter of Philip James Hurst and Mary Ann Gainey.

Rosanne’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Peter Liberto (the son of Rosario “Frank” Liberto and Angelina Rinaudo). Thomas was born in Texas, to Italian parents, from Cefalù, Palermo, Sicily. Rosario was the son of Salvatore Liberto and Venera Sesio/Serio. Angelina was the daughter of Salvatore Rinando and Rose Valenziana.

Rosanne’s maternal grandmother was Irene Robinson (the daughter of George Edgar Robinson and Dora Minnie Robinson). Irene was born in Texas. George was the son of Benjamin Franklin Robinson and Mattie E. Haynes. Dora was the daughter of Lafayette Carberson Robinson and Zereldia/Zeralda/Zerilda Ann Ewers.

Lafayette’s mother, Rosanne’s great-great-great-grandmother Sarah A. Shields, was born a slave, the daughter of William Bryant Shields, a white slave owner, and of his black slave. William freed Sarah in 1848, along with his eight other children, who were also born into slavery. Sarah married a white man, Anderson Robinson, in 1838, while she was still legally a slave.

Sources: Genealogy of Rosanne Cash – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Rosanne Cash (focusing on her father’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Rosanne’s father – http://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Rosanne’s mother – https://www.wikitree.com

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Birth Name: Andrew Vincent Dismukes

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

Date of Birth: June 21, 1995

Ethnicity: English, Cajun French, distant Irish and German, remote Scottish and French Huguenot

Andrew Dismukes is an American comedian. He is a featured player on the show Saturday Night Live.

Andrew’s paternal grandfather was Bobby Wayne Dismukes (the son of Thomas Emmett/Emmitt Dismukes and Pernie Izora Hall). Bobby was born in Texas, and was mostly of Colonial American/English descent. Thomas was the son of George Alexander Dismukes and Josie Lee Sanders. Pernie was the daughter of Joseph Jones Hall and Preshia Jane Woodruff.

Andrew’s paternal grandmother was Mary Virginia Savoy (the daughter of Evans Jack Savoy and Mae/May Courville). Mary was born in Texas, and was of mostly Cajun French descent. Evans was the son of Yves Savoie and Rosa Leger. Mae was the daughter of Benjamin Joseph Courville and Lelia Lafleur.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather was Sheldon Antoine Arnaud (the son of Samuel “Sam” Arnaud and Ezaure/Isaure Olivier). Sheldon was born in Arnaudville, Louisiana, and was of mostly Cajun French descent. Samuel was the son of Jean Marcoff Arnaud and Marie Emelia Lagrange. Ezaure was the daughter of Joseph Francois Olivier and Marie Melonie Quebedeaux.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother is named Celindia Ann Rollinson.

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Birth Name: Thomas Roland Tillis

Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 30, 1960

Ethnicity: English, German, other

Thom Tillis is an American politician. A Republican, he has been a U.S. Senator from North Carolina, since January 3, 2015. He has also been Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives, from January 26, 2011 to January 3, 2015.

Thom is the son of Margie and Thomas Raymond Tillis. His brother is politician Rick Tillis, who has been a Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He is married to Susan, with whom he has two children.

Thom’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Braxton Tillis (the son of John Henry Tillis and Luveia/Vinnie Carver). Tom’s grandfather Thomas was born in Florida.

Thom’s paternal grandmother was Ivy/Ivey Lilly/Lily Sadler/Saddler (the daughter of Thomas Barton Sadler and Martha L. “Mattie” Sapp). Thomas was the son of William Henry Sadler and Sarah Henrietta Gunter.

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

Thom’s paternal grandfather, Thomas Braxton Tillis, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Upsahl in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Taylor Cameron Upsahl

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

Date of Birth: November 28, 1998

Ethnicity: German, Norwegian, Northern Irish, Swiss-German, Dutch, English, Scottish, Welsh, as well as distant Belgian [Flemish], Channel Islander [Jersey], and French

Upsahl is an American singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of Lisa and Mike Upsahl, a veteran of tours that include Surf Through Death, High Horse, and the post-hardcore group Stereotyperider.

Upsahl’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fifth great-grandfather, Ole Ossofsen Kjelleberg.

Upsahl’s paternal grandfather is Paul LaVance Upsahl (the son of Ole, later Obe, Upsahl and Myrtle Julia Kjorvestad). Obe was of Norwegian descent, and was the son of Ole Olsen Upsahl and Margit Omlid. Myrtle was the daughter of Henry Kjorvestad, whose parents were Norwegian, and of a Norwegian emigrant, Alfa Susanna Brastad, of Ålesund, More og Romsdal.

Upsahl’s paternal grandmother is Rebecca Ann Geiger (the daughter of Admiral Geiger and Phoebe Margaret Kuehner). Admiral was the son of Canadian emigrants, Henry D. Geiger and Magdalena “Lena” Geiger, who were second cousins, from Zurich, Ontario. Phoebe was the daughter of a Canadian emigrant, Charles Howard Kuehner, of Southampton, Ontario, whose paternal grandparents, and mother, were German; and of Maude Ethel Clark, whose grandparents were all Northern Irish.

Upsahl’a maternal grandfather is William Landis “Bill” Kerlin (the son of Marvin Kisling Kerlin and Mary Elizabeth Kuhn). Marvin was the son of Marvin Price Kerlin and Rhoda Ann Kisling. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of William Edward Kuhn, whose father, and maternal grandparents, were German; and of Nellie Chambers Stair.

Upsahl’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her sixth great-grandmother, Mary Culbertson, of Ohio.

Sources: Marriage record of Upsahl’s paternal grandparents, Paul LaVance Upsahl and Rebecca Ann Geiger – https://search.ancestry.com (https://imgbox.com)

Baptismal record of Upsahl’s paternal great-grandfather, Ole Upsahl – https://search.ancestry.com (https://imgbox.com)

Marriage record of Upsahl’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Ole Olsen Upsahl and Margit Omlid – https://search.ancestry.com (https://imgbox.com)

Baptismal record of Upsahl’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Margit Omlid – https://search.ancestry.com (https://imgbox.com)

Baptismal record of Upsahl’s paternal great-grandmother, Myrtle Julia Kjorvestad – https://search.ancestry.com (https://imgbox.com)

Death record of Upsahl’s paternal great-grandmother, Myrtle Julia (Kjorvestad) Upsahl – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal records of Upsahl’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Alfa Susanna Brastad – https://media.digitalarkivet.no (official)
https://www.digitalarkivet.no (copy)

Genealogy of Upsahl’s paternal great-grandfather, Admiral Geiger – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Upsahl’s paternal great-grandmother, Phoebe Marget (Kuehner) Geiger – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Upsahl’s paternal great-grandmother, Phoebe Margaret (Kuehner) Geiger – https://bismarcktribune.com

Genealogy of Upsahl’s maternal grandfather, William Landis Kerlin – “The Jacob Bast farm (centennial account), 1848-1949, and genealogies of the Bast and related families.” (1950), by Theodore Hieronymus Bast and Sila Lydia Bast

Genealogy of Upsahl’s maternal great-grandfather, Marvin Kisling Kerlin – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Upsahl’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Elizabeth (Kuhn) Kerlin – https://www.familysearch.org

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Hanks in 2007, photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Chester Marlon Hanks

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 4, 1990

Ethnicity:
*25% Portuguese
*25% Pomak Bulgarian
*25% Greek
*25% mix of English, some Cornish, more distant German, Scottish, and Welsh

Chet Hanks is an American actor and musician. He is the son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. His half-brother is actor Colin Hanks. He has also been credited as Chet Haze.

Chet has a daughter.

He is a nephew of Sandra Hanks Benoiton, a writer, Larry Hanks, an entomology professor, and Jim Hanks, an actor and filmmaker.

Chet’s paternal grandfather was Amos Mefford Hanks (the son of Ernest Buel/Beauel Hanks and Gladys Hilda Ball). Amos was born in California. Chet’s great-grandfather Ernest was the son of Daniel Boone Hanks and Mary Catherine “Molly” Mefford; his family had lived in the United States for many generations. Most of Ernest’s ancestry was English, with more distant German roots, along with Scottish, Welsh, and Cornish. Some of his distant ancestors lived on Barbados. Chet’s great-grandmother Gladys was the daughter of Amos Ball and Selina/Celina Scoble, English emigrants, from Launceston, Cornwall, and Kingsbridge, Devon, respectively.

Chet’s paternal grandmother was Janet Marylyn Frager (the daughter of Clarence Peter Frager and Elexio Norrine Rose). Janet was born in California. The Frager surname was originally Fraga and the Rose surname was originally Rosa. Janet’s family was of Portuguese descent. Clarence was the son of Manuel/William Gonsalves Fraga/Frager and Frances/Mary Enos. Elexio was the daughter of Emmanuel Rose and Josephine Leonora “Nora” E. A. Borge.

Chet’s maternal grandfather was named Allan Wilson, who was born Hassan Halilov Ibrahimoff (the son of Halil Ibrahimoff). Allan was a Pomak (Muslim Bulgarian), who was born in Breshtene, Western Thrace, Greece, and worked at a racetrack. He moved to the U.S. in 1949. He joined the Orthodox Christian church upon his marriage. He spoke Bulgarian, Russian, Turkish, Polish, Greek, and some Italian and French.

Chet’s maternal grandmother was named Dorothea/Dorothy George Genkos. Dorothea was born and raised in a Greek village, Sotire, near Dropull i Sipërm, Albania, near the border with Greece.

Sources: Genealogies of Chet Hanks – http://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Chet’s father – http://www.wargs.com
http://famouskin.com

Genealogies of Chet’s paternal grandparents, Amos Mefford Hanks and Janet Marylyn (Frager) – http://www.findagrave.com

Discussion of Chet’s Portuguese ancestors – http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Chet’s paternal great-grandmother, Elexio Norrine Rose (“Elexis N Rosa”), on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Murray in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Jillian Leigh Murray

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

Date of Birth: June 4, 1984

Ethnicity: German, Scottish, Irish, distant Swiss-German

Jillian Murray is an American actress and model.

She was raised in Wyomissing in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and later Tucson, Arizona. Jillian is married to South African-born singer, songwriter, and actor Dean Geyer.

Jillian’s paternal grandfather was Robert William Murray (the son of Charles F. Murray and Catharine A. “Kate” Harrington). Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, John Murray and Susan McCullough. Catharine was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, John Harrington and Bridget.

Jillian’s paternal grandmother was Lela Schmeck Potteiger (the daughter of William P. Potteiger and Katie/Kate F. Schmeck). Lela was born in Pennsylvania. William was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Adam Potteiger and Lovina Amelia Peacock. Katie was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of James Washington Schmeck and Catharine M. Fisher.

Jillian’s maternal grandfather was Charles E. Zettlemoyer (the son of Edward Franklin Zettlemoyer and Elizabeth A. Moran). Charles was born in Pennsylvania. Jillian’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Texas, the son of John Zettlemoyer and Elizabeth Rubrecht. Jillian’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew J. Moran, whose parents were Irish, and of Catherine/Katharine Boran, whose parents were from Ireland and Canada.

Jillian’s maternal grandmother was Mary H. Nelis (the daughter of James Nelis and Rose Ann McClurg). Mary was born in Greenock, Scotland.

Sources: Obituary of Jillian’s father – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Jillian’s maternal grandmother, Mary H. (Nelis) Zettlemoyer – http://lutzfuneralhome.com

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Birth Name: Nicholas Berkeley Mason

Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 27 January, 1944

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of German and Welsh, distant Manx

Nick Mason is a British drummer. He is a founding member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. David Gilmour and Roger Waters were also members of the band.

He is the son of Alsa and documentary film maker and scriptwriter Bill Mason (Rowland Hill Berkeley Mason). He is married to actress Annette Lynton. Nick has two children with his former wife, woodwind player Lindy Rutter; and two with Annette.

Nick’s paternal grandfather was Edward Daniel Mason (the son of Edward King Mason and Janet Susannah MacMillan). Nick’s grandfather Edward was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire. Nick’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of Daniel Mason, who was born in Tyn Fron, Cardiganshire, Wales, and of Ann King. Janet was the daughter of Jane.

Nick’s paternal grandmother was named Elsie Ann Berkeley (the daughter of Rowland Hill Berkeley and Eliza). Elsie born in Aston, Warwickshire. Rowland was the son of John Berkeley and Ann Hill.

Nick’s maternal grandfather was Walter James Kershaw (the son of William Kershaw and Sarah Charlotte Kershaw). Walter was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire. William was the son of William Kershaw and Maria Lucinda. Sarah was the daughter of George Kershaw and Sarah Freeman.

Nick’s maternal grandmother was Alice Sabina Hirsch (the daughter of Henry William Hirsch and Eliza Mary Cartwright). Alice was born in Battersea, Surrey, England. Henry was the son of Alexander Hirsch, a German emigrant, from Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, and of Ellen Mewes. Eliza was the daughter of William Robert Cartwright and Eliza Nixon; her own paternal great-grandmother, Sarah Ann Brideson, was from Kirk German, Isle of Man.

Sources: Genealogy of Nick’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Nick’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Nick’s maternal grandmother, Alice Sabina Hirsch, on the 1891 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Nick’s maternal great-grandfather, Henry William Hirsch, on the 1871 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Nick’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Alexander Hirsch and Ellen Mewes – https://www.familysearch.org

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Andress in 2019, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ingrid Elizabeth Andress

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

Date of Birth: September 21, 1991

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, German, possibly other

Ingrid Andress is an American country music singer. She was raised in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Ingrid’s paternal grandfather is Donald Frank Andress (the son of Donald Andress and Dora/Dova May Andress). Ingrid’s grandfather Donald was born in Ohio. Ingrid’s great-grandfather Donald was born in Ohio, the son of Frank A. Andress and Louise M. Nairy/Nary. Dora was born in Ohio, the daughter of George Henry Andress and Lora Jessie Waitt, whose parents were from England and Germany, repsectively.

Ingrid’s paternal grandmother was Patricia Ellen Bancroft (the daughter of Richard R. Bancroft and Hannah “Anne” Urmson). Patricia was born in Ohio. Richard was born in Ohio, the son of Dell Morell Bancroft and Hannah “Anna” Mazey, whose own parents were Welsh. Ingrid’s great-grandmother Hannah was from Barton Upon Irwell, Lancashire, England.

Source: Obituary of Ingrid’s paternal grandmother, Patricia Ellen (Bancroft) Andress – http://chroniclet.com

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Meacham in 2017, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Jeffrey Daniel Meacham

Place of Birth: Manchester, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 4, 1979

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, possibly other

Jeff Meacham is an American actor.

He is married to actress Christy Meyers.

Jeff’s maternal grandfather was Edwin Berger (the son of William E. Berger and Cora E. Scranton). Edwin was born in Connecticut. Jeff’s great-grandfather William was born in Connecticut, the son of William F. Berger, whose parents were German, and of Emma H. Lindstead, whose parents were also German. Cora was born in Connecticut, the daughter of Sherwood/Sherwin Coan Scranton and Frances/Francis M. Monsell.

Jeff’s maternal grandmother was named Jane B.

Source: Obituary of Jeff’s maternal grandmother, Jane B. Berger – http://legacy.com

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