Birth Name: Brian Elwin Haner

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

Date of Birth: April 7, 1958

Ethnicity: English, German, Creek Native American, remote Channel Islander (Jersey)

Brian Haner is an American musician, comedian, and author. He is the son of Dustin Gaffron Haner and Florence Naoma West. Brian is the father of musician Synyster Gates. He is married to Suzy. He was previously married to Janice Arlene “Jan” (Smith) Gera.

Brian’s paternal grandfather was Fred Jacob Haner (the son of Frank Edmond Haner and Fannie Burnham Dustin). Frank was the son of Jacob Martin Haner and Sarah Ann Stroup. Fannie was the daughter of Frederick William Dustan and Helen Eliza Burnham.

Brian’s paternal grandmother was Martha Otelia Gaffron (the daughter of Otto Gaffron and Lois Mae Martin). Otto was the son of German immigrants Anton “Anthony” Gaffron and Anna Birkner. Lois was the daughter of Mark Martin and Flora W[ood] Whipple.

Brian’s maternal grandfather was William Logan West.

Brian’s maternal grandmother was Florence Mahala Davis (the daughter of Lewis Henry Davis and Susanna Williams). Lewis was the son of Sam Davis and Mahala A. Perryman. He was of Native American (Creek) descent.

Sources: Brian’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Brian’s parents – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Matthew Joseph Dallas

Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona

Date of Birth: October 21, 1982

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Welsh, remote Dutch

Matt Dallas is an American actor. He is known for playing the title character on the TV series Kyle XY.

Matt’s paternal grandfather is Donald Harold Dallas (the son of Hugh Bass Dallas and Mildred Mae Thornton). Hugh was the son of James Frank Dallas and Lois Myrtle Bass. Mildred was the daughter of David/Dolph Randolph Thornton and Emma Mae Morgan.

Matt’s paternal grandmother is Patricia Marie Skeen (the daughter of Raymond Quincie Skeen and Susan Laura Mauldin). Raymond was the son of William Grayson Skeen and Mary Lou Beauchamp. Susan was the daughter of Virce Guy Mauldin and Kate Narcissus Cameron. Matt’s great-great-grandmother’s “Beauchamp” line evidently traces back to a John Beauchamp, who was born, c. 1592, in Northamptonshire, England.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was John Peter Thorne (the son of John Charles Thorne and Jeannette/Jane Machurey). Matt’s great-grandfather John was the son of John O. Thorne/Thorn and Jennette Mergner, who was German. Matt’s great-grandmother Jeannette Machurey was the daughter of John Baptist Machurey and Amelia/Emilie Brun, who were immigrants from France, of German descent.

Matt’s maternal grandmother is Shirley Lou Milnickel (the daughter of Frederick William Milnickel and Agnes Elizabeth Parker). Frederick’s parents, Gustav Milnickel and Amelia “Tillie” Henkle, were German. Agnes was the daughter of Charles Clyde Parker and Ella N. Coleman.

Sources: Matt’s paternal great-grandmother, Mildred Mae Thornton, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Matt’s paternal grandmother, Patricia Marie Skeen – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Matt’s paternal great-grandfather, Raymond Quincie Skeen – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Matt’s paternal great-grandmother, Susan Laura Mauldin – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandfather, John Peter Thorne – http://www.legacy.com

Matt’s maternal great-grandfather, John Charles Thorne, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Matt’s maternal great-grandmother, Jeannette/Jane Machurey, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Matt’s maternal great-grandfather, Frederick William Milnickel, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: January Kristen Jones

Place of Birth: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Date of Birth: January 5, 1978

Ethnicity: Czech (paternal grandmother), Danish (maternal grandmother), English, Welsh, German

January Jones is an American actress and model.

January’s paternal grandparents are Roger Maurice Jones (the son of Richard Hugh Jones and Mary Ellen Jones) and Emma Christine Sejnoha (the daughter of Rudolph Sejnoha and Emma F. Pavlish). Richard’s father was of Welsh descent, and Richard’s mother was English. Mary’s parents were also English. Rudolph was the son of a Czech father, Joseph Pepic Sejnoha, and a mother, Christine Hakl, who was born in South Dakota, to Czech parents. Emma was also born in South Dakota, also to Czech parents.

January’s maternal grandparents are Richard Arthur Cox (the son of Clayton Walter Cox and Hazel Helen Rowley) and Rosezella Bernice Hanson (the daughter of Hans Jorgen Hanson and Mabel Dagmar Jensen). Rosezella’s parents were both born in South Dakota, and all of Rosezella’s grandparents were Danish.

Sources: Genealogy of January Jones – http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com

January’s paternal grandfather, Roger Maurice Jones, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of January’s paternal grandmother, Emma Christine Sejnoha – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of January’s paternal grandmother, Emma Christine (Sejnoha) Jones – http://www.wcsfc.com

January’s paternal great-grandparents, Rudolph Sejnoha and Emma F. Pavlish, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

January’s maternal grandmother, Rosezella Bernice Hanson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Michael Edward Mills

Place of Birth: Orange County, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 17, 1958

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, remote Dutch, remote French, remote Italian, remote Welsh

Mike Mills is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer. He was a founding member of the alternative rock band R.E.M. He is the son of Franklin Hobbs Mills and Adora Ann Wood.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Frank Sharp Mills (the son of Joseph Thomas Mills and Minnie B. Sharp). Joseph was the son of Hiram James Mills and Mary Lincy Pauline Collins. Minnie was the daughter of Joseph Madison Ferrel “Joe” Sharp and Eliza E. Jones.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Garner (the daughter of William Samuel Garner and Mary Lou Boyer). William was the son of Green Lee Garner and Harriet Gheesling. Mary was the daughter of Augustus Columbus Boyer and Laura M. Callaway.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Frederick William “Fred” Wood, Jr. (the son of Frederick William Wood and Evalyn Lockwood “Eva” Privett). Mike’s great-grandfather Frederick was the son of James Springer Wood and Susan Pauline “Susie” Janes. Evalyn was adopted by Joseph Hamilton Privett and Libbie Thomas Francis.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Bonnie Lou Glenn (the daughter of Claude Pettigrew Glenn and Mary A. Sullivan). Claude was the son of John Leander Glenn and Mary Emily Isbell. Mary Sullivan was the daughter of William R. Sullivan and Nancy Susan “Sue” Herring.

Sources: Mike’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Mike’s father – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Mike’s father – http://www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Mike’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Mike’s maternal great-grandmother, Evalyn Lockwood “Eva” Privett, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: John Michael Stipe

Place of Birth: Decatur, Georgia, United States

Date of Birth: January 4, 1960

Ethnicity: English, distant German

Michael Stipe is an American singer, lyricist, film producer, and visual artist. He is known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band R.E.M. He is the brother of singer and bass guitarist Lynda Stipe.

Michael’s patrilineal line traces back to Henry Stipe, who was born, c. 1741, in Germany.

Michael’s paternal grandparents were The Rev. John Warren Mobley Stipe (the son of Edward Everett Stipe and Mary Elizabeth Irwin Mobley) and Laura S. Phipps (the daughter of James Robert Phipps and Minerva Marilda Banks). Laura was adopted by Aquila M. Stead and Cordelia Brooks, and renamed Laura E. Stead.

Michael’s maternal grandparents were John Clifford Hatch (the son of Melvin C. Hatch and Julia Rush) and Ruth Ella Lathram (the daughter of Milton Perry Lathram and Vera Inez Parmer).

Sources: Genealogy of Michael Stipe – http://www.hababeri.com

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandfather, The Rev. John Warren Mobley Stipe – http://archives.savannahnow.com

Family history of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Laura S. Phipps – http://www.genealogy.com

Birth Name: Lynda L. Stipe

Place of Birth: Decatur, Georgia, United States

Date of Birth: September 30, 1962

Ethnicity: English, distant German

Lynda Stipe is an American singer and bass guitarist. She is recognized for her involvement in the bands Oh-OK, Hetch Hetchy, and Flash to Bang Time. She is the sister of musician Michael Stipe.

Lynda’s patrilineal line traces back to Henry Stipe, who was born, c. 1741, in Germany.

Lynda’s paternal grandparents were The Rev. John Warren Mobley Stipe (the son of Edward Everett Stipe and Mary Elizabeth Irwin Mobley) and Laura S. Phipps (the daughter of James Robert Phipps and Minerva Marilda Banks). Laura was adopted by Aquila M. Stead and Cordelia Brooks, and renamed Laura E. Stead.

Lynda’s maternal grandparents were John Clifford Hatch (the son of Melvin C. Hatch and Julia Rush) and Ruth Ella Lathram (the daughter of Milton Perry Lathram and Vera Inez Parmer).

Sources: Genealogy of Lynda Stipe – http://www.hababeri.com

Obituary of Lynda’s paternal grandfather, The Rev. John Warren Mobley Stipe – http://archives.savannahnow.com

Family history of Lynda’s paternal grandmother, Laura S. Phipps – http://www.genealogy.com

Birth Name: Jeffry Lane Flake

Place of Birth: Snowflake, Arizona

Date of Birth: December 31, 1962

Ethnicity: Swedish (paternal grandmother), English, distant German

Jeff Flake is an American politician. A Republican, he has served as a U.S. Senator from Arizona, since 2013.

Jeff’s paternal grandparents were Virgil Maeser Flake (the son of James Madison Flake and Martha Amelia Smith) and Gerda Hendrickson (the daughter of Lars Wilhelm Hendrickson and Gerda Alma Reinholdson). Lars was born in Södermanlands län, Sweden. Gerda Reinholdson was also Swedish.

Jeff’s maternal grandparents were Leon Almond Hock (the son of Alma Theodore Hock and Cecille Helen Dawson) and Wilma Packer (the daughter of Joseph Alma Packer and Blanche Standing).

Sources: Genealogy of Jeff Flake – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Jeff Flake (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Jeff’s paternal grandparents, Virgil Maeser Flake and Gerda Hendrickson – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Jeff’s maternal grandparents, Leon Almond Hock and Wilma Packer – http://www.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Richard Noel Marx

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: September 16, 1963

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*French, German, Irish, Scottish, remote English, remote Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), remote Welsh (mother)

Richard Marx is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is the son of Dick Marx, a jazz pianist and arranger, and Ruth Jeannette Guildoo. He was married to actress and musician Cynthia Rhodes.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was Victor Emanuel Marx (the son of Emanuel Marx and Agnes Isaacs). Emmanuel was a German Jewish immigrant, from Frankfurt, and the son of Mayer/Meyer Marx and Fanny Reinhard. Agnes’s father, Joseph Isaacs, was a Jewish immigrant from England. Agnes’s mother, Annetta (likely Weis), was an American, who was also Jewish.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was Helen Golden (the daughter of Adolf Golden and Sarah Meserow, later Messer). Adolf and Sarah were Ukrainian Jewish immigrant, from Kiev. Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Meserow and Ella Fuchs.

Richard’s maternal grandfather was Martin Duane Guildoo (the son of Martin Watson Guildoo and Alice Sevilla Fye). Richard’s great-grandfather Martin was the son of Ransom W. Guildoo and Paulina “Lina” Spruce. Alice was the daughter of Jacob David Fye and Mary Long.

Richard’s maternal grandmother was Lois Martha Herron (the daughter of John Winfred Herron and Bertha Isabel Dailey). John was the son of Joseph F. Herron and Sarah Martha Cullison. Bertha was the daughter of John White Dailey and Lillian “Lelia/Lillie” Dell Clark.

Sources: Birth record of Richard’s father – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Richard’s paternal great-grandfather, Emanuel Marx – https://familysearch.org

Richard’s paternal great-grandmother, Agnes Isaacs, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Agnes Isaacs on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Richard’s mother – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Marriage record of Richard’s maternal great-grandparents, Martin Watson Guildoo and Alice Sevilla Fye – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Richard’s maternal grandmother, Lois Martha Herron – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Marriage record of Richard’s maternal great-grandparents, John Winfred Herron and Bertha Isabel Dailey – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Abigail Haight Huntsman

Place of Birth: Pennsylvania

Date of Birth: May 1, 1986

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish, 1/16th Norwegian, 1/16th Swedish, 1/32 Danish, distant Swiss-German and Dutch

Abby Huntsman is an American television personality.

She is the daughter of Mary Kaye (Cooper), an activist, and Jon Huntsman, Jr., a politician, diplomat, and businessman. Her father has served as a Governor of Utah (from 2005 to 2009), a United States Ambassador to Singapore (from 1992 to 1993), and a United States Ambassador to China (from 2009 to 2011).

Abby’s paternal grandparents are Jon Huntsman, Sr. (Jon Meade Huntsman, the son of Alonzo Blaine Huntsman and Sarah Kathleen Robison) and Karen Haight (the daughter of David Bruce Haight and Ruby Mildred Olson). Abby’s grandfather Jon is a billionaire businessman and philanthropist who founded the Huntsman Chemical Corporation. Abby’s great-grandfather David B. Haight was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS church.

Abby’s maternal grandparents are Charles Floyd Cooper (the son of Ruby Floyd Cooper and Gladys Irene Boyce) and Mary Anne Galloway (the daughter of John Leon Galloway and Helen R. Goetchius). Helen was the daughter of Charles B. Goetchius and Elizabeth G. Daniel.

Abby is a third half-cousin, twice removed, of politician Mitt Romney. Abby’s paternal great-great-great-great-grandfather, early LDS leader Parley Parker Pratt, was also Mitt’s paternal great-great-grandfather.

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

Wedding announcement of Abby’s maternal grandparents, Charles Floyd Cooper and Mary Anne Galloway – https://news.google.com

Obituary of Abby’s maternal great-grandfather, Ruby Floyd Cooper – http://articles.orlandosentinel.com

Birth Name: Zachary Edward Snyder

Place of Birth: Green Bay, Wisconsin

Date of Birth: March 1, 1966

Ethnicity: English, German

Zack Snyder is an American director, producer, and screenwriter.

Zack’s paternal grandparents were Henry L. Snyder and Harriett.

Zack’s maternal grandparents were Edgar Earl Reeves (the son of Edgar Roger Reeves and Catherine Derby) and Helen Danforth Manley (the daughter of John Batchelder Manley and Jennie Minerva Danforth).

Source: Genealogy of Zack’s maternal grandmother, Helen Danforth Manley – http://www.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Robert Adolph Wilton Morley

Date of Birth: 26 May 1908

Place of Birth: Semley, Wiltshire, England

Date of Death: 3 June 1992

Place of Death: Reading, Berkshire, England

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

Robert Morley was a British actor. He was the son of Gertrude Emily (Fass) and Robert Wilton Morley, a Major in the British Army.

Robert’s paternal grandparents were Robert George Morley (the son of William Morley and Elizabeth Ellis) and Alice Jane Bisset (the daughter of William Bisset and Catherine Smyth). Alice was born in India. William Bisset was Scottish, from Aberdeenshire.

Robert’s maternal grandparents were Adolph/Adolphus Fass and Sophie Wilhelmina Hester Gahde (the daughter of Heinrich Daniel Gahde and Sophia Dorothea Mocke). Adolph was born in Gollnow, Prussia.

Birth Names: (in birth order)
*Nicole Elizabeth Dahm
*Erica Elizabeth Dahm
*Jaclyn Elizabeth Dahm

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: December 12, 1977

Ethnicity: English, German, Greek, Norwegian, remote Dutch

Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn Dahm are American identical triplets. They are known for being the Playmates for the December 1998 issue of Playboy magazine. They are the daughters of Robert John Dahm and Donita Marie Eatros. Erica is married to Jay McGraw, the son of Dr. Phil McGraw.

Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn’s paternal grandfather was Clifford James Dahm (the son of Theodore John Dahm and Theoline Lee). Theodore was the son of Frank Nicholas Dahm and Louisa Lillian Sieber. All of Theodore’s grandparents were German immigrants. Theoline was the daughter of Norwegian immigrants Ole Olsen Lee and Ingeborg Johansdatter Enkenhuus.

Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn’s paternal grandmother was Armella Bertha Heitkamp (the daughter of William Heitkamp and Frances Rose Thiel). William was the son of German immigrants Bernard Heitkamp and Elizabeth Selting. Frances was the daughter of German immigrants Johann “John” Thiel and Margaretha Apollonia Esch.

Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn’s maternal grandfather was James Eatros, Jr. (the son of James Samuel Eatros, Sr. and Marguerite J[ane] Hutchinson). Their great-grandfather James was a Greek immigrant. Marguerite was the daughter of Edward Albert “Ed” Hutchinson and Theresa Ellen Heinrich. Edward’s father, Daniel James Hutchinson, was an American, of English descent. Edward’s mother, Jane Gray, was an English immigrant. Theresa’s father, Wilhelm “William” Heinrich, was a German immigrant. Theresa’s mother, Margaret Heinrich, was born in Millville, Minnesota, to German immigrants Gottlieb Heinrich and Fredricka Mathas.

Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn’s maternal grandmother was Mary Alice Wilson (the daughter of Herchel Benjamin Wilson and Anna Marie Wing). Herchel was the son of Benjamin “Ben” Wilson and Edits Wills. He was an American, of English, and remote Dutch, descent. Anna was the daughter of Severt Theodore Wing and Christina Sophie Monson. All of Anna’s grandparents were Norwegian immigrants.

Sources: Nicole’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Erica’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Jaclyn’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn’s father – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn’s paternal great-grandmother, Ingeborg Johansdatter Enkenhuus – http://www.arkivverket.no

Genealogy of Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn’s mother – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Birth record of Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn’s maternal grandfather, James Eatros, Jr. – http://people.mnhs.org

Birth Name: Helena Gerard Belmonte

Date of Birth: February 21, 1986

Place of Birth: Orlando, Florida, United States

Date of Death: March 20, 2014

Place of Death: Pasig City, Philippines

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Welsh, remote French, remote Scottish, remote Swiss-German (paternal grandfather)
*unclear (paternal grandmother)
*Filipino (mother)

Helena Belmonte was an American-born Filipina model and socialite. She was the daughter of Joan Lorraine Belmonte, the editor-in-chief of Appetite Magazine and Vice President and Creative Director of the Mega Publishing Group, and of William Ford Duane, a lawyer from Orlando, Florida. Joan is of Filipino descent. William is of English, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Welsh, remote French, remote Scottish, and remote Swiss-German descent.

Helena’s paternal grandfather was Marlin Dale Smith (later Duane, the son of Moses Franklin Smith and Sarah Margaret “Sadie” Johnson). Moses was the son of Burwell Spurlock “Burl” Smith and Elizabeth Ann Knapp. Sarah was of Irish descent, and was the daughter of Thomas A./F./H. Johnson and Martha Allender.

Helena’s paternal grandmother was either Jean or Genevieve.

Helena’s maternal grandparents are Benjamin Advincula Belmonte (likely the son of José Belmonte y Bello, later José Bello Belmonte, and Silveria Advincula) and Lorenza G. Vazquez. Benjamin, who was born in Manila, Philippines, emigrated to the United States and performed some of the first open-heart surgeries.

Sources: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com

Helena’s paternal grandfather, Marlin Dale Smith, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Divorce record of Helena’s paternal grandfather, Marlin Dale Smith, from Genevieve – https://familysearch.org

Helena’s paternal grandfather, Marlin Dale Smith, on Find a Grave – http://www.findagrave.com

Helena’s paternal great-grandmother, Sarah Margaret “Sadie” Johnson, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Helena’s maternal grandfather, Benjamin Advincula Belmonte – http://articles.orlandosentinel.com

Birth Name: Michael Andrew McKagan

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States

Date of Birth: February 5, 1964

Ethnicity: Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, remote Cornish, remote Swiss-French, remote Welsh

Duff McKagan is an American musician and writer. He is known as the bassist of the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. He is the son of Marie Alice (Harrington) and Elmer Lucius “Mac” McKagan, Jr. He is married to Susan Holmes. He was previously married to Mandy Brix.

Duff’s paternal grandparents were Elmer Lucius McKagan, Sr. (the son of Benjamin “Bing” McKagan and Elsie Sarah Wilcox) and Mary Russell Flournoy (the daughter of Fitzhugh Jeter Flournoy and Elizabeth Russell Jones).

Duff’s maternal grandparents were John Valentine Harrington (the son of Dennis Harrington and Julia Urban Harrington) and Elizabeth M. Van Snyders (the daughter of Francis M. Van Snyders and Mary G. Twellmeyer). John was an Irish immigrant, from Castletown Berehaven, County Cork. Dennis and Julia were born with the same surname. Mary’s parents were German immigrants.

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

Genealogy of Duff’s mother – http://www.ancestry.com

Duff’s mother on Find a Grave – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Stephanie Michelle Seymour

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 23, 1968

Ethnicity:
*English, with distant French, German, Scottish, and Welsh (father)
*Croatian, Slovenian (maternal grandfather)
*Italian (maternal grandmother)

Stephanie Seymour is an American model and actress. Her father, Conrad J. Seymour, is a real-estate developer. Her mother, Margaret Ann (Pozun) Roark, is a hairstylist. She is married to Peter Brant. She was previously married to Tommy Andrews.

Stephanie’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her 31st great-grandfather, Goscelin de St. Maur, of St. Maur, Avranches, France.

Stephanie’s paternal grandfather was Richard Kent Seymour (the daughter of Millard Fillmore Seymour and Harriet Alice Battles). Millard was the son of Frank Seymour and Harriet Elizabeth “Hattie” Warren. Stephanie’s great-grandmother Harriet was the daughter of Charles Augustus Battles and Helen Etta Thayer.

Stephanie’s paternal grandmother was Iona Marie Hickok (the daughter of Frank Ellsworth Hickok and Ora Lee Ames). Frank was the son of John Herlbert Hickok and Mary Marie Lattimore. Ora was the daughter of Albert Luther Ames and Estelle Marcia Town.

Stephanie’s maternal grandfather was Christ Pozun, Jr. (later Chris Joseph Pozun, the son of Christ Herman “Chris” Pozun, Sr. and Stanislava Medved, later Bear). Stephanie’s great-grandfather Christ was born in Podvrh, Braslovče, Slovenia, to Anton Pozun and Maria. Stanislava was born in Plemenitas, Croatia, to Ivan “John” Medved and Katherine Fischer.

Stephanie’s maternal grandmother was Margaret L. Bergera (the daughter of Giacomo “James” Bergera and Margherita “Margaret” Grosso). Giacomo was born in San Columbano, Torino, Italy, to Pietro “Peter” Bergera and Celestina Telaro. Margherita was also of Italian descent, however it is unclear if she was an Italian immigrant.

Sources: Stephanie’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Stephanie’s paternal uncle, Richard “Dick” Seymour – http://www.thorsonfuneralhome.com

Birth record of Stephanie’s mother – https://familysearch.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Birth Name: Carole Penny Marshall

Place of Birth: New York City, New York

Date of Birth: October 15, 1943

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*English, Scottish, Irish (maternal grandfather)
*German (maternal grandmother)

Penny Marshall is an American actress, director, and producer. She helmed Big (1988), the first film directed by a woman to gross in excess of $100 million at the U.S. box office. Her brother is director Garry Marshall.

Penny was born to Marjorie (née Ward) and Anthony “Tony” Masciarelli.

Her father’s family was from San Martino sulla Marrucina, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. Her maternal grandfather had English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. Her maternal grandmother was of German descent.

Penny’s paternal grandparents were Giuseppe “Joseph” Masciarelli (the son of Antonio Masciarelli and Maria Antolino) and Anna DeSantis (the daughter of Pietro DeSantis and Anna Pascucci/Pereucci).

Penny’s maternal grandparents were William H. Ward (the son of Albert Ward and Christine O’Connell) and Margie Mueller/Miller (the daughter of Georg Mueller/Miller and Dorothea Sherbenberger).

Sources: Genealogies of Penny Marshall – http://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Edwin Martin Barry II

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Birth: February 4, 1973

Ethnicity: Italian, possibly German

Ed Bassmaster, also known as Eddie Joansteinis and Always Teste, is an American internet personality. He is the son of internet personality Beatrice Steinberg (Anna Marie Hebbel) and likely Donald Martin Barry. He is married to Jennifer Ann “Jen Bassmaster” Kubrak.

Ed’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Messina.

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California

Date of Birth: June 21, 1973

Ethnicity: English, Irish, some Welsh, Scottish, and German, distant Dutch

Juliette Lewis is an American actress and singer. She is the daughter of Glenis and Geoffrey Lewis (Geoffrey Bond Lewis), an actor.

Juliette’s paternal grandparents were Donald Earl Lewis (the son of Nathan Earl Lewis and Harriet Elizabeth Allis) and Mary Josephine Bond (the daughter of Ahva John Clarence Bond and Ora Emford Van Horn).

Sources: Genealogy of Juliette Lewis (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Juliette’s father – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Polly Carey Draper

Place of Birth: Gary, Indiana

Date of Birth: June 15, 1955

Ethnicity: English, German, some Scottish, along with 1/256 Portuguese, and distant Welsh, Jersey (Channel Islander), and French

Polly Draper is an American actress, writer, director, and producer. She is married to musician Michael Wolff, and their children are actors/musicians Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff.

Polly is the daughter of Phyllis (Culbertson), an administrator for the Peace Corps, and William Henry Draper III, a venture capitalist and a civic leader of the United Nations Development Programme.

Polly has a lot of English ancestry, as well as a grandmother who was of German descent, and some Scottish roots. Also, one of Polly’s maternal great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfathers, Antonio de Zocieur, was Portuguese (born in Terceira Island in the Azores). This makes Polly of 1/4 German and 1/256 Portuguese descent. Polly also has distant Welsh, Jersey (Channel Islander), and French, ancestry. She is a descendant of Mayflower passenger Francis Cooke, and of Captain Joseph Weld, one of the originators of the prominent Boston Brahmin Weld family.

Polly’s paternal grandparents were William Henry Draper II (the son of William Henry Draper and Mary Emma Carey) and Katherine Louise Baum (the daughter of George Baum and Julia Cook). Polly’s grandfather William was a diplomat, army officer, and banker. All of Katherine’s grandparents (Henry Baum, Katharina Emrich, Adam Cook, and Ann J. Scholtz) were German.

Polly’s maternal grandparents were William Howard Culbertson (the son of Claude Lanier Culbertson and Mabel Virginia Cosgrave) and Phyllis Barnard Nichols (the daughter of Clifford Nichols and Albertine Louise Barnard).

Sources: Genealogy of Polly Draper – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Polly’s father – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Polly’s paternal grandmother, Katherine Louise Baum, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Polly’s maternal great-grandmother, Albertine Louise Barnard – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Kianz González-Froese

Place of Birth: Havana, Cuba

Date of Birth: April 16, 1996

Ethnicity:
*German (father)
*Afro-Cuban (mother)

Kianz Froese is a Canadian soccer player. His father is of German descent. His mother is of Afro-Cuban background. He grew up playing soccer in both Winnipeg, Canada and Havana, Cuba.