Gerard in 2015, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Caitlin Beverly Gerard

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 26, 1988

Ethnicity: French, German, other

Caitlin Gerard is an American actress. Her mother is an immigrant.

Caitlin’s paternal grandfather was named John Paul Gerard.

Caitlin’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Hoeller.

Source: Obituary of Caitlin’s paternal grandfather, John Paul Gerard – https://www.legacy.com

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Snieckus in 2020, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Naomi Marie Snieckus

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: February 24, 1974

Ethnicity:
*paternal grandfather – Lithuanian
*paternal grandmother – Estonian, Baltic German
*mother – English

Naomi Snieckus is a Canadian actress and comedian.

Her father was Lithuanian-born chemist and professor Victor Sniečkus, who was of Lithuanian and Estonian descent. Her paternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother) was politician Antanas Sniečkus, who was First Secretary of the Communist Party of Lithuania, from 15 August, 1940 to 22 January, 1974.

Naomi’s paternal grandfather was Viktoras/Victoras Sniečkus (the son of Juozas Sniečkus/Sniečkuvienė and Marija/Marijona Stankunas/Stankūnaitė). Viktoras was born in Būbleliai, Šakiai, Lithuania. Juozas was the son of Izidorius Sniečkus. Marija was born in Lauckaimis, Lithuania, the daughter of Juozapas Stankūnas and Petrė Puniškaitė.

Naomi’s paternal grandmother was Pauline Sinberg (the daughter of Wilhelm Sinberg/Sienberg and Wilhelmine Laamann). Pauline was born in Crimea, Ukraine. Wilhelm was born in Ageri, Estonia, the son of Toomas Sienberg and Juula. Wilhelmine was born in Crimea, to parents from Estonia, Otto Hinrik Laamann/Lamann and Anna Catharina Lenzmann.

Naomi’s maternal grandparents were named Richard Pinkham and Marie Reynolds. Richard and Marie likely were British.

Sources: Genealogy of Naomi’s father – http://www.geni.com

Information on Naomi’s paternal grandmother, Pauline Sinberg-Sniečkus – http://aehs.ca

Obituary of Naomi’s mother – http://www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com

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Borte in 2010, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Derrick Stacey Borte

Place of Birth: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Date of Birth: December 7, 1967

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Scottish, Irish, German, distant Dutch
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Derrick Borte is a German-born American filmmaker.

His parents are American. His father has English, Scottish, Irish, German, and distant Dutch ancestry. His mother is Jewish. Derrick was raised in Virginia.

Derrick’s paternal grandfather was Donald Harding Borte (the son of Robert Eymard Borte and Marion Armstrong Harding). Donald was born in New York. Robert was born in New York, the son of Charles Borte/Bort and Mary Cauley. Marion was born in Virginia, the daughter of Lewis William Harding and Lillian F. “Lilly” Garrison.

Derrick’s paternal grandmother was Marian Leigh Perry (the daughter of Walter Kilby/Kelly Perry and Leigh/Lee Belle Felton). Marian was born in North Carolina. Walter was born in North Carolina, the son of Otey Kilby Perry and Addie Victoria Powell. Leigh was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Henry Norfleet Felton and Suzannah Myrtle Parker.

Derrick’s maternal grandfather was Paul Raymond Raskin (the son of Hyman/Herman Raskin and Annie Rudnick). Paul was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Derrick’s maternal grandmother was Beverly Turock (the daughter of Alex Turock and Ethel Leibowitz). Beverly was born in Virginia. Alex was born in Russia. Ethel was from Romania.

Sources: Obituary of Derrick’s paternal grandfather, Donald Harding Borte – http://scholar.lib.vt.edu

Obituary of Derrick’s paternal grandmother, Marian Leigh (Perry) Borte – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Derrick’s maternal grandmother, Beverly (Turock) Raskin – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Douglas James Burgum

Place of Birth: Arthur, North Dakota, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish, English

Douglas “Doug” James Burgum is an American entrepreneur and politician. He is a member of the Republican Party and has been Governor of North Dakota, since December 15, 2016. He is the founder of Kilbourne Group and co-founder of Arthur Ventures.

Doug was born on August 1, 1956 in Arthur, North Dakota, U.S. on to father Joseph Boyd Burgum and mother Katherine Kilbourne. He was married to Katherine Stroker from 1991 to 2003, with whom he has three children. He married Kathryn Helgaas in 2016.

Doug’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Arthur Burgum. He was the son of Arthur “Anthony” Thomas Burgum and Ann Harper Bradley. Anthony was the son of William Burgum and Edith Bowery. Ann was the daughter of Aaron Bradley and Elizabeth Harper.

Doug’s paternal grandmother was Jessamine Slaughter. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Slaughter and Malinda “Linda” Louise Warfel. Benjamin’s parents are unknown. Linda was the daughter of Charles Warfel and Mary “Mariah” Maria Boyd.

Doug’s maternal grandfather was Burton Kane Kilbourne. He was the son of Ferdinand Kilbourne and Martha Jane Feltt. Ferdinand was the son of Henry Kilbourne and Fanny Briggs. Martha was the daughter of Amasa Feltt and Elizabeth Young Dewey.

Doug’s maternal grandmother was Daisy Conwell. She was the daughter of Abraham Louis Conwell and Catharine Ann Higgins. Abraham was the son of James A. Conwell and Harriet Conner. Catharine was the daughter of James Higgins and Lucina Craig.

View Doug’s profile on Geni: https://www.geni.com/people/Doug-Burgum-Governor/6000000049601015099

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Hull in 2018, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: David C. Hull

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

Date of Birth: August 5, 1985

Ethnicity: English, German, Welsh, Irish, Scottish

David Hull is an American actor and singer.

He is married to Jenna.

David’s paternal grandfather was Ernest Hugh “Ernie” Hull (the son of Ernest Miles Hull and Ora Ann Eakins). David’s grandfather Ernest was born in Ohio. David’s great-grandfather Ernest was born in Ohio, the son of John F. Hull and Sylvia Ella Kester. Ora was born in Ohio, the daughter of Hamilton Voris Eakins and Mary Elizabeth Ann Walker.

David’s paternal grandmother was Margaret F. “Peggie” Wintermeyer (the daughter of Paul W. Wintermeyer and Margaret Marie Wright). David’s grandmother Margaret was born in Kentucky. Paul was born in Kentucky, the son of Adolph C. Wintermeyer, who was German, and of Mary Josephine Florentina Gausepohl, whose father was the son of German parents, and whose mother was German. David’s great-grandmother Marie was born in Tennessee, and was likely the daughter of Walter Wright and Daisy, whose parents were Irish.

David’s maternal grandfather was Dorel Hinkle (the son of Simon Pete Hinkle and Jimmie/Jamie Strunk). Dorel was born in Kentucky. Simon was born in Kentucky, the son of Lewis Hinkle and Elizabeth Jones. Jimmie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Mary.

David’s maternal grandmother was Aileen Siler (the daughter of Walter Siler and Phoebe Elizabeth Mays). Aileen was born in Kentucky. Walter was born in Kentucky, the son of Henry Siler and Orphia Smith. Phoebe was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Madison Perry Mays and Mary P. Mays.

Sources: Obtituary of David’s paternal grandfather, Ernest Hugh “Ernie” Hull – http://legacy.com

Obituary of David’s paternal grandmother, Margaret F. “Peggie” (Wintermeyer) Hull – http://www.naegelfuneralhome.com

Obituary of David’s maternal grandfather, Dorel Hinkle – http://legacy.com

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Dodson in 2013, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Neal T. Dodson

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

Date of Birth: May 17, 1978

Ethnicity: German, Swiss-German, English, Scottish, remote Dutch and Italian, possibly other

Neal Dodson is an American independent film producer.

He is married to actress Ashley Williams, with whom he has two children. His siblings-in-law are Ashley’s sister, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and her husband, country music singer and songwriter Brad Paisley.

One of Neal’s maternal ancestors was Francis Giovanni Poteet, who was born, c. 1643, in Maryland, and who is said to have been the son of an Italian man surnamed Pattiti/Pattite. Singer and songwriter Ryan Bingham is also a descendant of Poteet.

Neal’s paternal grandfather was named Kay C. Dodson.

Neal’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Herman Elicker (the son of Harry Moses Elicker and Florence Jennie Herman). Thomas was born in Pennsylvania. Harry was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Horace Greeley Elicker and Annie Elizabeth Thomas. Florence was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Milton John Herman and Alista Alice Leese.

Neal’s maternal grandmother was Adele Winifred Sowle (the daughter of William D. Sowle/Soule and Louise S. Brillinger). Adele was born in Pennsylvania. William was born in Indiana, the son of Jerome A. Soule and Jannette Anna Whipps. Louise was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Horace Brillinger and Margaret Catherine Gable.

Source: Obituary of Neal’s maternal grandmother, Adele Winifred (Sowle) McCreary – http://findagrave.com

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Hutzler in 2015, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ian Brody Hutzler

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

Date of Birth: April 20, 1971

Ethnicity: German, French, English, Scottish, Irish

Brody Hutzler is an American actor.

Brody’s maternal grandfather was Clinton Emerson Wilcox (the son of Harley Emerson Wilcox and Mabel/Mable Alice Vilkie). Clinton was born in Pennsylvania. Harley was born in Pennsylvania, the son of James H. Emerson and Letitia M. Colton. Brody’s great-grandmother Mabel was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph Eugene Vilkie, whose parents were French, and of Frances/Francis Anne Burnot, whose parents were also French.

Brody’s maternal grandmother was Louise B. Patterson (the daughter of Fred Patterson and Laura Jane Allinger). Louise was born in Ohio. Fred was born in Ohio, the son of George Barker Patterson and Lois Francelia Watts. Laura was born in Kansas, the daughter of Jacob Frederick Allinger, who was German, and of Eliza Amanda Fourre, whose father was born in England, and was of English and French descent.

Source: Obituary of Brody’s maternal grandmother, Louise B. (Patterson) Wilcox – http://obits.cleveland.com

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

Date of Birth: February 25, 1973

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of Irish, Swiss-German, and Dutch

Anson Mount is an American actor.

Anson is the son of Nancy Smith, a professional golfer, and Anson Adams Mount II, one of the original contributing editors of Playboy magazine. He is married to photographer Darah Trang.

Anson’s patrilineal line can be traced to George Mount, who was born, c. 1626, in Boughton, Kent, England.

Anson’s paternal grandfather was Anson Adams Mount (the son of Goodlet Morgan Mount and Matilda Hall Adams). Anson’s grandfather Anson was born in Indiana. Goodlet was the son of James M. Mount and Mary Polly Miley. Matilda was the daughter of Edwin Adams and Susan Bailey.

Anson’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Irene Petty.

Anson’s maternal grandfather was Paul Sumpter League (the son of Robert Moon League and Blanche A. Hayes). Paul was born in South Carolina. Robert was the son of George Phillip League and Elizabeth Catherine “Lizzie” Moon. Blanche was the daughter of Sumpter Hayes and Lettie Elizabeth Coleman.

Anson’s maternal grandmother was Martha Catherine Black (the daughter of Dr. Frederick Wilber Black and Adele E. Marshall). Martha was born in West Virginia. Frederick was the son of Frederick Lamb Black, who was born in New Brunswick, Canada, and of Bethea Allen Brouse. Adele was the daughter of William Preston Marshall and Mary Catherine Warren.

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

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Birth Name: Maximilian Edward Lloyd-Jones

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 26 February, 1991

Ethnicity: English, German, Welsh

Max Lloyd-Jones is an English-born actor. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

He has played both younger versions of Jason Priestley’s characters and, in The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story, younger Priestly himself.

Max’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Austin Lloyd Jones (the son of Henry Allen Jones and Ellen G. Hughes). Herbert was born in Wrexham, Wales.

Max’s paternal grandmother was named Elizabeth Ursula Editha Pochling/Hullen. Elizabeth was born in Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Max’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Cross.

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

Date of Birth: January 29, 1980

Ethnicity: German, Scottish, other

Jason James Richter is an American actor and musician. He starred in the Free Willy films, as well as The Neverending Story III and Laserhawk. He was the bassist for the band Fermata.

His father was in the U.S. Navy, and Jason lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, and then San Diego, California.

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Birth Name: Addison Rae Easterling

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

Date of Birth: October 6, 2000

Ethnicity: German, Spanish, other

Addison Rae is an American social media personality, dancer, actress, and singer. She has among the highest number of followers on TikTok.

She is the daughter of Monty Lopez and Sheri Easterling. Addison started dancing at the age of six, in competitions across the country. She briefly attended Louisiana State University, studying sports broadcasting, and dropped out after her success on TikTok.

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Place of Birth: California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 19, 2003

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, Norwegian, other

Steele Stebbins is an American actor. He has starred in the films Vacation (2015) and Donny’s Bar Mitzvah.

Steele’s maternal grandfather is the son of Lyle Gordon Jahn and Patricia June Daugherty. Lyle was the son of Leo Rudolph Jahn, who was born in Minnesota, to an Austrian father and a German mother; and of Genevieve Carrie Brevik, who was born in Næs, Grytten, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. Patricia was the daughter of Francis Leslie Daugherty and Gladys Grant Reynolds.

Steele’s maternal grandmother is the daughter of parents surnamed Miller and Steele.

Source: Marriage record of Steele’s maternal great-grandparents, Lyle Gordon Jahn and Patricia June Daugherty – https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 7, 1964

Ethnicity: English, one quarter Slovenian, small amount of German

Bret Easton Ellis is an American author, screenwriter, short-story writer, and director.

He is the son of Dale and Robert Martin Ellis, a property developer. His maternal grandmother Suzanne Easton Dennis was a children’s book writer. He was raised in Sherman Oaks, in the San Fernando Valley.

Bret’s paternal grandfather was Robert Caldwell “R.C.” Ellis (the son of Charles Fisher Ellis and Laura Caldwell). Robert was born in California, and owned and operated the Commercial Hotel in Nevada.

Bret’s paternal grandmother was Mary Viola Fear (the daughter of Martin Joseph Fear and Anna Mary/Mariana/MariAnna/Annie Groshe). Bret’s grandmother Mary was born in Colorado, to a father from Suhor Krain, Vas, and a mother from Dolenja Krain. The family likely were ethnic Slovenians. Bret’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Franc/France Gorshe/Gorše and Agnes Zobec/Sobez.

Bret’s maternal grandfather was Andrew Lauray Dennis (the son of Stanley Arthur Dennis and Ruth Mary Benson). Andrew was born in Greenwich, Connecticut. Stanley was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Louis Edward Dennis and Emma Frances/Francisca Fox, who had German ancestry. Ruth was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Luther William Benson and Anna Collard Slade.

Bret’s maternal grandmother was Suzanne Easton Dennis (born Suzanne Parker Long, the daughter of Jerome Charles Long and Audrey/Audry Parker). Suzanne was born in Peru, Indiana. Audrey was the daughter of William Anderson Parker and Marinda Ardilla “Della” Highsmith. Audrey remarried to Robert Dean Easton, who was the son of Archibald Gamble Easton and Estella Anna Dean.

Sources: Biography of Bret’s paternal grandfather, Robert Caldwell “R.C.” Ellis – https://elkodaily.com

Bret’s paternal grandmother, Mary Viola Fear, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Mary Viola Fear on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Bret’s maternal grandparents, Andrew Lauray Dennis and Suzanne Parker Long Easton – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Bret’s maternal great-grandparents, Stanley Arthur Dennis and Ruth Mary Benson – https://www.familysearch.org

Bret’s maternal grandmother, Suzanne Parker Long, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Biography of Bret’s maternal grandmother, Suzanne Easton Dennis – http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu

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Moore in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ronald Dowl Moore

Place of Birth: Fresno, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 5, 1964

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, some German
*mother – Azorean Portuguese

Ronald D. Moore is an American screenwriter and television producer. He is known for developing science fiction television series Battlestar Galactica (2004) and For All Mankind (2019), among others.

He was raised in Chowchilla, California. Ronald is married to costume designer Terry Dresbach. He has three children.

Ronald’s paternal grandfather was Dowl/Dowell Crystal Moore (the son of Dexter Roland/Rollen Moore and Emma Elizabeth King). Ronald’s grandfather Dowl was born in either Oklahoma or Arkansas. Dexter was born in Arkansas, the son of William Wiley Moore and Rachel Adelia Catherine Roberts. Emma was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Leonard Columbus King and Dona Caldawna Huffstetler.

Ronald’s paternal grandmother is Ina Mae Bolding (the daughter of Richard Pike Bolding and Joy Della Richardson). Ina was born in Oklahoma. Richard was born in Texas, the son of Andrew Pickens Harrison Bolding and Ailey Adeline Sophronia Miller. Joy was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of Peter Wilbury Richardson and Frances Ellen Crawford.

Ronald’s maternal grandfather was Francis Marion “Frank” Pacheco (the son of Marion/Marian Pacheco and Mary Moura). Francis was born in California, to Azorean Portuguese parents. Ronald’s great-grandfather Marion was born in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, on Graciosa island.

Ronald’s maternal grandmother was Irene Anita Ray (the daughter of Frank E. Ray and Marie King). Irene was born in California. Frank was born in California, to Azorean Portuguese parents, Manuel Ray and Julia. Marie was born in California, also to parents from the Azores, Joseph King and Maria Mendonça/Mandonsa.

Sources: Obituary of Ronald’s father – http://dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Ronald’s paternal great-grandmother, Joy Della (Richardson) Bolding – http://cdnc.ucr.edu

Obituary of Ronald’s maternal grandmother, Irene Anita (Ray) Pacheco – http://findagrave.com

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Roebuck in 2009, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Daniel Randall James Roebuck

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

Date of Birth: March 4, 1963

Ethnicity: German, as well as likely Polish, Hungarian, and Slovak

Daniel Roebuck is an American actor and writer.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather likely was Francis Roebuck (the son of Joseph Roebuck and Anna Sawick).

Daniel’s paternal grandmother likely was Mary Susannah Wolf (the daughter of John Wolfe and Mary Antolick).

Daniel’s maternal grandparents likely were Wilbert J. Moser and Freida E. Derr.

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Gesner in 2014, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Zen Brant Gesner

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 23, 1970

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, French, one eighth Norwegian, one sixteenth Mexican

Zen Gesner is an American television and film actor. He is the son of stage actress Nan Martin and architect Harry Gesner. He is married to actress and entertainment lawyer Cynthia Farrelly Gesner, with whom he has three children. Cynthia is the sister of film directors, screenwriters, and producers Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly.

Zen’s paternal grandfather was Harry Martin Gesner (the son of Henry L. Gesner and Emma Wells Knapp). Harry was born in New York. Henry was born in New York, the son of Henry Gesner and Christina Clark. Emma was born in New York, the daughter of Martin F. Knapp and Mary Catherine Blakeney/Blakeley.

Zen’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Elizabeth Harmer (the daughter of Alexander Francis Harmer and Felicidad Eleadora Abadie). Ethel was born in California. Alexander was born in New Jersey, the son of Sylvanus B. Harmer and Matilda Nye Ward. Felicidad was born in California, the daughter of Dominique/Domingo Abadie, who was from France, and of Maria del Refugio Fernandez Lugo, who was of Mexican descent.

Zen’s maternal grandfather was named Clarence Martin. Clarence was born in Illinois.

Zen’s maternal grandmother was Frances Wyman Clow (the daughter of Sherwin John Clow and Tora/Tena “Flora” Halverson Ulemoee). Frances was born in Minnesota. Sherwin was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, to parents from England, John Stevenet Clow and Agnes Louisa Redman. Tora was born in Lom, Norway, the daughter of Halvor Quale and Katinka Moe.

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Birth Name: Paloma Kai Shockley Elsesser

Place of Birth: Camden, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 12 April, 1992

Ethnicity:
*Chilean, Swiss (father)
*African-American (mother)

Paloma Elsesser is an American plus-size model.

She was born in London, England, to a father of Chilean and Swiss descent, and an African-American mother, from Tennessee; and grew up in Los Angeles with her parents and maternal grandparents. She moved to New York City in 2010. Her sister is model Ama Elsesser.

The name Elsesser is likely Swiss-German.

She has stated:

I grew up in LA, lower middle class family and my mom is black and my dad is Chilean and Swiss but grew up in London with all Jamaicans so like still has dreads down to his ass. You feel me. And I grew up going to white private schools my whole life, but I also grew up in a predominantly black household with my grandparents from Tennessee downstairs.

Sources: https://www.gq.com
https://www.vogue.it
https://vogue.globo.com

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Robbins in 2010, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Anthony Jay Mohorovick

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 29, 1960

Ethnicity:
*father – Croatian
*mother – English, German, Scottish, French, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Tony Robbins is an American author, coach, speaker, and philanthropist.

His father was from Wisconsin, and was of Croatian descent. His mother was born in California, and was mostly of English, German, Scottish, French, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry. His surname Robbins comes from his stepfather.

Tony is married to “Sage” Robbins. He has a son, performance coach and motivational speaker Jairek Robbins, with his former partner Liz Acosta; and adopted his former wife Becky’s three children. He is 6 ft 7 in.

Tony’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph Mohorovich/Mohorovičić. Joseph was born in Juršići, Istria, then part of Italy, now Croatia.

Tony’s paternal grandmother was named Carolyn Vera Narath (the daughter of Caroline). Carolyn was born in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, now Croatia.

Tony’s maternal grandfather was Charles Woodrow Shows (the son of Joseph Charlie Shows and Mittie Lee Polk). Tony’s grandfather Charles was born in Mississippi. Joseph was born in Mississippi, the son of Jackson Berry Shows and Amelia Emily Herring. Mittie was born in Mississippi, and likely was the daughter of George W. Polk and Elizabeth E. Cooper.

Tony’s maternal grandmother was Ida Virginia Sublette (the daughter of Harrison John “Harry” Sublette and Mary Lucinda Ann Quarles/Quarlas). Ida was born in Texas. Harrison was born in Missouri, the son of George W. Sublette/Sublett and Sarah Ann Washburn. Mary was born in Texas, the daughter of James Miles Quarles and Meittie Offelia Street.

Sources: Naturalization petition record of Tony’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Mohorovich/Mohorovičić – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Tony’s mother – https://findagrave.com

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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 2002, photo by Jamie Roach/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark

Date of Birth: 10 June, 1921

Place of Birth: Mon Repos, Corfu, Kingdom of Greece

Date of Death: 9 April, 2021

Place of Death: Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England, U.K.

Ethnicity: European Royal, some German, distant Hungarian and French, remote Danish, Swiss, Bohemian, Lithuanian, Russian, Swedish, Belgian, and Dutch

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was the husband of Elizabeth II, who has been Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, since 6 February, 1952. Among their four children was Charles, Prince of Wales, among their grandchildren were Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and among their great-grandchildren were Prince George of Cambridge and Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.

Prince Philip was born on Mon Repos in Corfu, an island in the Kingdom of Greece. His father, Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, was born in Athens, Kingdom of Greece, of House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. His mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg (Victoria Alice Elizabeth Julia Marie), was born in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. She founded an order of Greek Orthodox nuns, the Christian Sisterhood of Martha and Mary.

Prince Philip’s closest genealogical relation to his wife Elizabeth II is through their shared great-great-grandparents, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and Victoria, who was Queen of the United Kingdom. This made the two third cousins.

Though he was born in Greece and was often referred to as Greek, he had no ethnic Greek ancestry. A plebiscite in Greece in 1862 decided to have Windsor Castle-born, Prince Alfred of the United Kingdom, later Duke of Edinburgh, become King of Greece, though he could not accept the offer. Eventually, the choice was made as Danish-born, George I of Greece, Prince Philip’s paternal grandfather, who established the family’s royal line in Greece. He adopted the Greek Orthodox faith into which Prince Philip was born. Prince Philip later became Anglican.

Prince Philip’s paternal grandfather was George I of Greece (born Prince William of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, the son of Christian IX of Denmark, and of Princess Louise of Hesse-Kassel). Prince Philip’s grandfather George I was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was King of the Hellenes, from 30 March, 1863 to 18 March, 1913. Prince Philip’s great-grandfather Christian IX was born in Gottorf Castle, Schleswig, Duchy of Schleswig, and was King of Denmark, from 1863 to 1906. He was the son of Friedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, and of Princess Louise Caroline of Hesse-Kassel. Prince Philip’s great-grandmother Princess Louise was born in Kassel, Electorate of Hesse, German Confederation, and was the daughter of Prince William of Hesse-Kassel, and of Princess Charlotte of Denmark, who had been born in Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen.

Prince Philip’s paternal grandmother was Grand Duchess Olga Constantinovna of Russia (the daughter of Grand Duke Konstantin/Constantine Nikolayevich/Nikolaevich/Nicholaievitch of Russia, and of Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Altenburg). Prince Philip’s grandmother Grand Duchess Olga was born in Pavlovsk, Russian Empire, and was Queen consort of the Hellenes, from 27 October, 1867 to 18 March, 1913, and Regent of Greece, from 17 November, 1920 to 19 December, 1920. Prince Philip’s great-grandfather Grand Duke Konstantin was born in the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire, and was the son of Nicholas I of Russia, who was Emperor of Russia, from 1 December, 1825 to 2 March, 1855, and of Alexandra Feodorovna, Charlotte of Prussia, who had been born in Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia, Holy Roman Empire. Prince Philip’s great-grandmother Princess Alexandra was born in Altenburg, Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg, and was the daughter of Joseph, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, and of Duchess Amelia of Württemberg.

Prince Philip’s maternal grandfather was Prince Louis of Battenberg (born Count Ludwig Alexander von Battenberg, the son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine, and of Countess Julia von Hauke, or Julia, Princess of Battenberg). Prince Philip’s grandfather Prince Louis was First Sea Lord, from 8 December, 1912 to 28 October, 1914. He was born in Graz, Austrian Empire. Prince Philip’s great-grandfather Count Ludwig was born in Darmstadt, Hesse, the son of Louis II, Grand Duke of Hesse, and of Princess Wilhelmine of Baden. Prince Philip’s great-grandmother Princess Julia was born in Warsaw, Congress Poland, the daughter of John Maurice Hauke, a professional soldier, who was of German descent, and of Sophie Lafontaine.

Prince Philip’s maternal grandmother was Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine (Victoria Alberta Elisabeth Mathilde Marie, the daughter of Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, and of Princess Alice of the United Kingdom). Prince Philip’s grandmother Princess Victoria was born in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England. Prince Philip’s great-grandfather Grand Duke Louis was born in Prinz-Carl-Palais, Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation, the son of Prince Charles of Hesse and by Rhine, and of Princess Elisabeth of Prussia. Prince Philip’s great-grandmother Princess Alice was born in Buckingham Palace, London, England, and was the daughter of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, born Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emmanuel, and of Victoria, who was Queen of the United Kingdom, from 20 June, 1837 to 22 January, 1901, and Empress of India, from 1 May, 1876 to 22 January, 1901.

Each of Prince Philip’s grandparents was born in a different country, something that is fairly rare. Actors Remy Auberjonois, Hart Bochner, Noah Emmerich, Stephen Lang, Jessica Lange, Logan Lerman, Ben Rosenfield, Andy Samberg, and Wallace Shawn, and singer and songwriter Paula Cole, are others whose grandparents were born in four distinct countries.

Sources: Genealogies of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com
http://famouskin.com
https://www.famechain.com

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Chaves in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Michael James Chaves

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 11, 1980

Ethnicity:
*father – Portuguese
*mother – English, French/French-Canadian, Dutch, small amounts of German

Michael Chaves is an American film director, screenwriter, visual effects artist, editor, and executive producer. He has directed The Curse of La Llorona (2019) and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2020), and several short films.

He is married to Dina Buglione, with whom he has two children.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was John Joseph Chaves (the son of Manuel J. Chaves and Jacinta C. “Jessie” Pereira/Perry). John was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Portugal. Manuel was the son of Antonio Chaves and Mary Jesus. Jacinta was the daughter of Manuel Pereira and Maria.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Emily Augustino/Agostinho (the daughter of Manuel Agostinho and Anna “Annie” Chaves). Emily was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Portugal. Manuel was the son of John Agostinho and Mary Resendes. Anna was the daughter of José Chaves/de Chaves and Maria Pereira/Perry.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Norman James Schoonmaker (the son of Robert Selleck Schoonmaker and Esther Head Cadbury). Norman was born in Pennsylvania. Robert was born in New York, the son of Silas Schoonmaker and Deborah Selleck Carpenter. Esther was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of the daughter of John Warder Cadbury, whose father was English, and of Rebecca Warner.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Rose Elaine Agambar (the daughter of William J. Agambar and Sadie Mae Gauthier). Rose was born in Massachusetts. William was born in London, England, the son of William Agambar and Jane Hall. Sadie was born in Vermont, the daughter of Frederick H. Arthur Gauthier, whose parents were French-Canadian, and of Minnie Alma Emmagene Snow.

Sources: Death record of Michael’s paternal grandfather, John Joseph Chaves – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Michael’s maternal grandparents, Norman James Schoonmaker and Rose Elaine Agambar – http://www.familysearch.org

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