Keller in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: December 12, 1968

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, possibly other

Jason Keller is an American playwright and screenwriter. He has also been credited as Arnell Jesko.

He is the son of baseball player Ron Keller, who played for the Minnesota Twins, and of actress Susan Keller. He has three children with his former partner, actress Kristin Dattilo. Kristin is the sister of actor Bryan Dattilo.

Jason’s paternal grandfather was Norbert F. Keller (the son of Joseph Christopher Keller and Anna Louise/Marie Moorman). Norbert was born in Indiana. Joseph was born in Indiana, to parents from Germany. Anna was born in Kentucky, also to German parents, Franciscus “Frank” Moormann and Bertha Elizabeth “Bettie” Randolph.

Jason’s paternal grandmother was Lena Mildred King (the daughter of Howard King and Lena R. “Nettie” Easter). Jason’s grandmother Lena was born in Indiana. Howard was born in Kentucky, and likely was the son of John H. King and Elizabeth. Jason’s great-grandmother Lena was born in Kentucky, the daughter of James Dyson Easter and Miranda Jane Moore.

Source: Obituary of Jason’s paternal uncle – http://legacy.com

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Graf in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Rebekah Elizabeth Graf

Place of Birth: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 27, 1982

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

Rebekah Graf is an American film and television actress. She is known for playing Heather Locklear in the biopic The Dirt (2019).

Her paternal grandfather had Black Sea German roots. Her paternal grandmother was an immigrant from modern-day Ukraine, and was possibly a Bukovina German. Her mother is mostly of English, Scottish, Irish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry.

Rebekah’s paternal grandfather was Raymond Henry Graf (the son of Karl/Carl Graf and Magdalena Stuckle). Raymond was born in Texas. Karl was born in Alexanderhilf, Odessa, Russia, now Dobrooleksandriwka, Ukraine, the son of Karl Graf and Christine Roth. Magdalena was born in South Dakota, the daughter of Ludwig Stuckle, who was born in Güldendorf, Odessa, Russia, now Krasnosilka, Ukraine, and of Rosina Schmidt, who was also from Russia.

Rebekah’s paternal grandmother was named Hildegard “Hilde” Neuman/Neumann. Hilde was born in Carapciu, Romania, now Karapchiv, Chernivtsi Raion, Ukraine. She was possibly a Bukovina German.

Rebekah’s maternal grandfather was Perry Sanford Marlin (the son of Ewing Minor Martin and Mary Odell/Odelle Henry). Perry was born in Texas. Ewing was born in Texas, to parents from Tennessee, the son of Burl Perry Marlin and Nancy Jane Anderson. Mary was born in Texas.

Rebekah’s maternal grandmother was Allene Eunice Wendt (the daughter of William Jennings “Bryan” Wendt and Alton Ragsdale). Allene was born in Texas. William was born in Texas, the son of Charles Albert Wendt, who was German, and of Mary Rowe. Alton was born in Texas, the daughter of William Roaden Ragsdale and Ethel Louise Cox.

Sources: Obituary of Rebekah’s paternal grandmother, Hildegard “Hilde” (Neuman/Neumann) Graf – http://obits.dallasnews.com

Obituary of Rebekah’s maternal grandfather, Perry Sanford Marlin – http://guardianfhcremation.com

Obituary of Rebekah’s maternal grandmother, Allene Eunice (Wendt) Marlin – http://findagrave.com

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Minear in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Timothy Paul Minear

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

Date of Birth: October 29, 1963

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Welsh, Austrian

Tim Minear is an American screenwriter and director. He executive produced the series American Horror Story and television mini-series Feud.

He was raised in Whittier, California.

Tim’s paternal grandfather was Lloyd Vesper Minear (the son of Nathan Osias Minear and Georgia Victoria Darnes). Lloyd was born in Ohio. Nathan was born in Indiana, the son of Charles Wesley Minear and Catherine Miller. Georgia was born in Missouri, the daughter of George A. Darnes and Margaret Ann Blackburn.

Tim’s paternal grandmother was Anna Pennock Laird (the daughter of Frank Judson Laird and Olivia Cadwallader Pennock). Anna was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Minnesota, the son of Matthew James Laird and Lydia Louise Powers. Olivia was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Abraham Liddon Pennock and Anna M. Cadwallader/Cadwalader.

Tim’s maternal grandfather was Earl Edward Gotts (the son of William E. Gotts and Effie Estelle Williams). Earl was born in Michigan. William was born in Methwold, Norfolk, England, the son of Edward Fuller Gotts and Mary Bennett. Effie was born in Michigan, the daughter of Benjamin Edward Williams and Emma Francina Brown.

Tim’s maternal grandmother was Ethel May Bergman (the daughter of William Anderson Bergmann and Bertha Elizabeth May). Ethel was born in Kansas. William was born in Kansas, the son of Johan Christopher “Chris” Bergmann, who was born in Aš, Bohemia, and was of Austrian and German descent; and of Anna Barbara Eberle, who was German. Bertha was born in Kansas, the daughter of Charles Henry May and Mary Elizabeth Osthoff, whose parents were German.

Sources: Obituary of Tim’s paternal uncle – http://legacy.com

Genealogy of Tim’s paternal grandparents, Lloyd Vesper Minear and Anna Pennock Laird – http://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Tim’s maternal grandmother, Ethel May (Bergman) Gotts – http://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: John Hoyer Updike

Date of Birth: March 18, 1932

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

Date of Death: January 27, 2009

Place of Death: Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Dutch
*mother – German

John Updike was an American novelist, poet, short-story writer, art critic, and literary critic. He is known for his novels, about Rabbit Angstrom, Henry Bech, and The Witches of Eastwick.

John was the son of Linda Grace (Hoyer) and Wesley Russell Updike. He was raised in the small town, Shillington, and later the unincorporated village, Plowville, both in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

John was married to Martha Ruggles Bernhard, until his death. He had four children, including art teacher Elizabeth Updike Cobblah, with his former wife Mary E. Pennington.

The surname Updike originates with a Dutch ancestor, likely named Opdyck/Opdycke/Opdijk.

John’s paternal grandfather was The Rev. Hartley Titus Updike (the son of Archibald Updike and Mary Elizabeth/Elisabeth Titus). The Rev. Hartley was born in New Jersey, and was a Presbyterian minister. Archibald was the son of Peter Updike and Louisa Terhune. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Nathaniel H. Titus and Emeline Johnson.

John’s paternal grandmother was named Virginia Emily Blackwood (the daughter of John F. Blackwood). Virginia was born in Missouri.

John’s maternal grandfather was John Franklin Hoyer (the son of Isaac S. Hoyer and Mary Fry). John was born in Pennsylvania, and was of entirely or mostly German descent. Isaac was the son of Samuel Hoyer and Susanna Seifrit. Mary was the daughter of John Fry and Hannah Fries/Frees.

John’s maternal grandmother was named Katherine/Katharine/Kattie/Katie Ziemer Kramer. Katie was born in Pennsylvania.

Sources: Genealogies of John Updike – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.findagrave.com

John Updike on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of John Updike (focusing on his father’s side) – https://famouskin.com

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Birth Name: Karl Martin Sandberg

Place of Birth: Sånga, Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: 26 February, 1971

Ethnicity: Swedish, as well as distant English, Finnish, Belgian [Walloon], German [including Baltic German] and Scottish, remote Danish and French

Max Martin is a Swedish record producer, songwriter and singer. He has also been credited as Martin White. Max is the son of Lillemor Elisabet (Johansson) and Sven Karl Sandberg. He is married to Jenny (Petersson), with whom he has a daughter.

Max’s paternal grandfather was Karl Axel Lars Sandberg (the son of Karl Johan Oskar Sandberg and Maria Charlotta Ingegerd Bachér). Max’s grandfather Karl was born in Barlingbo, Gotland. Max’s great-grandfather Karl was the son of Karl August Sandberg and Anna Maria Christina Bäckström. Max’s great-grandmother Maria was the daughter of Lars Bachér, who was of part German descent, and of Emelie Charlotta Matilda Bachér, who was of part Finnish descent.

Max’s paternal grandmother was Karin Johanna Sundholm (the daughter of Johan Carl Sundholm and Inez Alice Trapp). Karin was born in Gävle, Gävleborg. Johan was the son of Olof Theodor Sundholm and Josefina Augusta Bothilda Schürer von Waldheim, who was of part English, Belgian [Walloon], German [including Baltic German] and Scottish, as well as remote Danish and French, descent. Inez was the daughter of Carl Ernst Trapp and Johanna Malvina Hillborg.

Max’s maternal grandfather was Alf Henry Axel Johansson (the son of Karl Gunnar Johansson and Anna Kristina Lindberg). Alf was born in Idenor, Gävleborg. Karl was the son of Gabriel Wilhelm Johan Henriksson Gullans, who was from Närpes, Ostrobothnia, Finland, and of Anna Brita Engberg. Max’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Lars Eric Pehrsson Lindberg and Karen Larsdotter.

Max’s maternal grandmother was Anna Elisabet Maria Eriksson (the daughter of Karl Hilmer Eriksson and Hildur Fredrika Bro). Anna was born in Österhaninge, Stockholm. Karl was the son of Peter Josef Emanuel Eriksson and Maria Ottilia Waltin. Hildur was the daughter of Karl Gustaf August Bro and Hilda Amanda Säll.

Sources: Birth record of Max’s father – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Genealogy of Max’s father (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://gunneltoft.se

Genealogy of Max’s paternal grandfather, Karl Axel Lars Sandberg (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.myheritage.com

Baptismal record of Max’s paternal great-grandfather, Karl Johan Oskar Sandberg – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Max’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Karl August Sandberg – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Max’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Maria Christina Bäckström – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Max’s paternal great-grandmother, Inez Alice Trapp – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Max’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Carl Ernst Trapp – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Max’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Johanna Malvina Hillborg – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Birth record of Max’s mother – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Max’s maternal grandfather, Alf Henry Axel Johansson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Max’s maternal great-grandfather, Karl Gunnar Johansson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Max’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Gabriel Wilhelm Johan Henriksson Gullans – http://digi.narc.fi

Baptismal record of Max’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Brita Engberg – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Max’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna Kristina Lindberg – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Genealogy of Max’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna Kristina (Lindberg) Johansson – https://www.myheritage.com

Baptismal record of Max’s maternal grandmother, Anna Elisabet Maria Eriksson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Genealogy of Max’s maternal great-grandfather, Karl Hilmer Eriksson – https://www.myheritage.com

Genealogy of Max’s maternal great-grandmother, Hildur Fredrika (Bro) Eriksson – https://www.myheritage.com

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Cryer in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Suzanne Rossell/Russell Cryer

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

Date of Birth: January 13, 1967

Ethnicity: Irish, German, possibly other

Suzanne Cryer is an American actress. She is known for her roles on sitcom Two Guys and a Girl and series Silicon Valley.

Suzanne was raised partly in Greenwich, Connecticut. She is married to Gregory Luke, with whom she has three children.

Suzanne’s maternal grandfather was Edward Joseph Carroll (the son of Edward Thomas Carroll and Elizabeth Anastasia Kingston). Suzanne’s grandfather Edward was born in New York. Suzanne’s great-grandfather Edward was born in New York, to Irish parents, John Carroll and Catherine Burke. Elizabeth was born in New York, also to Irish parents, John Kingston and Julia Holleran.

Suzanne’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Elizabeth Hannon (the daughter of Michael Joseph Hannon and Elizabeth A. Schaaf). Ruth was born in Indiana. Michael was born in Indiana, the son of John Henry Hannon, whose parents were Irish, and of Johanna Hartnett, whose parents were also Irish. Elizabeth was born in Indiana, to German parents, Ferdinand Richard Schaaf and Catherine Schlueter.

Source: Obituary of Suzanne’s maternal grandfather, Edward Joseph Carroll – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: James Lee Hagedorn

Place of Birth: Blue Earth, Faribault, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: August 4, 1962

Ethnicity: German

Jim Hagedorn is an American politician. A Republican, he has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota, since January 3, 2019. He previously worked as a legislative aid to Minnesota Congressman Arlan Stangeland, and at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Jim is the son of Kathleen and Tom Hagedorn (Thomas Michael Hagedorn), who was also a Republican politician, and was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota, from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1983. Jim is married to South Korea-born, Jennifer Carnahan, who has been Chair of the Minnesota Republican Party, since May 1, 2017.

Jim’s paternal grandfather was Floyd Lutz Hagedorn (the son of George Henry Hagedorn and Mary Catherine “Mamie” Lutz). Floyd was born in Blue Earth. George was born in Illinois, the son of Barthold/Berthold Hagedorn, who was German, and of Henrietta “Hattie” Wedel, who was born in Dayton, Ohio. Mamie was born in Carlyle, Illinois, the daughter of Nicholas J. Lutz, who was born in St. Clair County, Illinois, and of Mary/Maria Ann Kruse, who was born in Kingdom of Hanover, Germany.

Jim’s paternal grandmother was Elaine Ernestine Mensing (the daughter Carl August Christian “Charles” Mensing and Marie Ulrike “Mary” Mittelstadt). Elaine was born in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Charles was born in Lowden, Iowa, the son of Diedrich Friedrich Heinrich Mensing and Louise/Louisa Eleanore Ernsting, who were born in Landesbergen, Lower Saxony, Germany. Mary was born in What Cheer, Iowa, the daughter of Richard August “Dick” Mittlestadt/Middlested/Middlestead, who was born in Eichenberg, Germany, and of Mathilde Johanna Nanke, who was born in What Cheer.

Jim’s maternal grandfather was Frederick Julius “Fred” Mittelstadt (the son of William/Wilhelm Frederick Mittlestadt/Middlestadt and Fredericka/Friedericka Kothenbeutel). William was born in Brandenburg, Germany, the son of William/Wilhelm Mittlestadt and Wilhelmina “Mina” Blanz, who were German. Fredericka was born in Kingdom of Hanover, the daughter of William/Wilhelm Karl Kothenbeutel and Hanna Winters, who were also born in Germany.

Jim’s maternal grandmother was Viola Virginia Schwen (the daughter of Gustav George Schwen and Sophia Glick). Viola was born in Northwood, Iowa. Gustav was born in New Trier, North Dakota, the son of German parents, Johann Heinrich Christian “Henry” Schwen, who was born in Schwasburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Helena “Lena” Ista, who was born in Perleberg, Brandenburg. Sophia was born in Middleville, Michigan, the daughter of John Glick, who was born in Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada, and of Mary Ann Schmidt, who was born in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Jim’s father (through his own brother) – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jim Hagedorn (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.familysearch.org

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Gilliam in 2015, photo by Denis Makarenko/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Terence Vance Gilliam

Place of Birth: Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: November 22, 1940

Ethnicity: English, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and Scottish, more distant Welsh, French, German, Dutch, and Belgian Flemish

Terry Gilliam is an American-British film director, screenwriter, animator, actor, and comedian. Among his films as director are Brazil, Time Bandits, The Fisher King, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, and 12 Monkeys. He is a member of the comedy troupe Monty Python, along with Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

Terry is the son of Beatrice and James Hall Gilliam, who was a travelling salesman and carpenter. He was raised partly in Medicine Lake, Minnesota, and then Panorama City, Los Angeles. He moved to England in the late 1960s, and is now a U.K. citizen. He has considerable Colonial American ancestry, in both Massachusetts and Virginia.

Terry is married to British makeup and costume designer Maggie Weston, with whom he has three children.

Terry’s paternal grandfather was Cleveland Howard Gilliam (the son of James Harvey Gilliam and Amanda Jane Priddy). Cleveland was born in Tennessee. James was the son of Calvin Thomas Gilliam and Minerva Susan Reaves. Amanda was the daughter of George H. Priddy and Eliza Ann Knowles.

Terry’s paternal grandmother was Ruby Edna Hall (the daughter of Edmond Thomas Hall and Susan Josephine Nichols). Ruby was born in Tennessee. Edmond was the son of Addison S. Hall and Jane B. Gillespie.

Terry’s maternal grandfather was Delbert Knight Vance (the son of Judson Boardman Vance and Effie Mae Knight). Delbert was born in Illinois. Judson was the son of Peter Hay Vance and Louisa Ann Mitchel. Effie was the daughter of Charles Knight and Evelyn Amelia Ament.

Terry’s maternal grandmother was Gertrude Alma Marcellus (the daughter of Leonard Marcellus and Frances Josephine Conover). Gertrude was born in North Dakota. Leonard was the son of Adam Vedder Marcellus and Catharine Chapman. Frances was the daughter of Stephen Decatur Conover and Christina Amanda Green.

Source: Genealogy of Terry Gilliam – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Kevin Owen McCarthy

Place of Birth: Bakersfield, Kern, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 26, 1965

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandfather), Irish, English, German, distant Scottish

Kevin McCarthy is an American politician. A Republican, he has been House Minority Leader, and Leader of the House Republican Conference, both, since January 3, 2019, as well as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, since January 3, 2007. He was also House Majority Whip, from January 3, 2011 to August 1, 2014, and House Majority Leader, from August 1, 2014 to January 3, 2019, among other duties.

Kevin is the son of Roberta Darlene (Palladino) and Owen McCarthy, an assistant city fire chief. Kevin is married to Judy Wages, with whom he has two children.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was named Owen Eugene McCarthy (the son of Jeremiah Michael “Jerry” McCarthy and Mary). Owen was born in California, to Irish parents. Jeremiah was born in Kenmare, County Kerry.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Delilah Hagood (the daughter of William Henry Hagood and Rachel Leona Wagener). Marjorie was born in North Dakota. William was the son of Francis M. Hagood and Nannie B. Bolles. Rachel was the daughter of James Strand Wagener and Sarah Tabitha Calvin.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Guido/Robert Palladino/Palden (the son of Giuseppe Joseph Palladino and Alisa Malerba). Guido was Italian. Giuseppe was born in Carpinone, Isernia, Molise. Alisa was born in Campobasso, Molise, the daughter of Bambina Malerba.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Mary Lou Ingram (the daughter of James Arthur R. Ingram and Cora Dee Stepp). Mary Lou was born in Texas. James was the son of James Leroy Ingram and Alice Cornelia Shultz. Cora was the daughter of Samuel/Sander Stepp and Amanda Dawson, whose father was from Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and whose mother was from Low Moor, Yorkshire, England.

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

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Birth Name: Robert Francis Goldthwait

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

Date of Birth: May 26, 1962

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

Bobcat Goldthwait is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter.

Bobcat is the son of Kathleen and Thomas Lincoln Goldthwait. He has two children with his former wife Ann. Bobcat was raised Catholic.

Bobcat’s patrilineal line can be traced to Samuel Goldthwaite, who was born, c. 1637, in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, to English parents, Thomas Goldthwaite and Elizabeth.

Bobcat’s paternal grandfather was Frank Squire/Square Goldthwait (the son of Frank E. Goldthwait and Anna Bartlett). Bobcat’s grandfather Frank was born in New York, and had considerable Colonial American ancestry. Bobcat’s great-grandfather Frank was the son of Squire Ferguson Goldthwait and Elizabeth/Eliza Moore.

Bobcat’s paternal grandmother was Helen Agnes Krause (the daughter of Frederick/Fred S. Krause and Rose Lads). Helen was born in New York, to German parents.

Bobcat’s maternal grandfather was Edward William Welch (the son of William Welch and Johanna Shanahan). Edward was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Bobcat’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ellen Wren (the daughter of Michael J. Wren and Mary Delan). Bobcat’s grandmother Mary Ellen was Irish.

Sources: Marriage record of Bobcat’s paternal grandparents, Frank Squire/Square Goldthwait and Helen Agnes Krause – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Marriage record of Bobcat’s maternal grandparents, Edward William Welch and Mary Ellen Wren – https://www.familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: 13 September, 1916

Place of Birth: Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales

Date of Death: 23 November, 1990

Place of Death: Oxford, England, U.K.

Ethnicity: Norwegian, some Danish, as well as remote Scottish, German, Dutch, French, and Swedish

Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter pilot.

Roald was born in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales, the son of Norwegian parents, Sofie Magdalene (Hesselberg) and Harald Dahl. His father was from Sarpsborg, and settled in Cardiff in the 1880s. His mother moved to Wales in 1911. Roald was named after Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen. He spoke Norwegian at the home, and was baptized in the Norwegian Church, Cardiff, established 1868.

Roald was married to film producer Felicity Dahl, until his death. He had five children with his former wife, American actress Patricia Neal, including Olivia Dahl, author and actress Tessa Dahl, social justice and health care advocate Ophelia Dahl, and screenwriter Lucy Dahl. Among their grandchildren are, through Tessa, author and model Sophie Dahl, and through Lucy, fashion designer, philanthropist, and activist Phoebe Dahl. He was an uncle of art dealer Nicholas Logsdail.

Roald’s paternal grandfather was Olavus Trulsen Krosby/Dahl (the son of Truls/Trull Pedersen Bøltorp/Krosby and Kristine Olsdatter Smådal). Olavus was born in Smådal, Eidsberg, Østfold. Truls was the son of Peder Trulsen and Anne Erichsdatter.

Roald’s paternal grandmother was Elen Thorine Andersdatter Langengen (the daughter of Anders Eilertsen Langengen and Birte Olsdatter). Elen was born in Varteig, Rakkestad, Tune, Østfold. Anders was the son of Eilert Arvesen. Birte was the daughter of Ole Thostensen.

Roald’s maternal grandfather was Karl Laurits Hesselberg (the son of Hans Theodor Iversen Hesselberg and Magdalene/Magdalena Cathrine/Catharina Jenssen/Jensen). Karl was born in Nedre Stjørdal, Stjørdal, Nord-Trøndelag. Hans was the son of Sogneprest til Grue Iver Hansen Hesselberg and Alette Birgitte Preüs. Magdalene was the daughter of Anthon Petersen Jenssen/Jensen and Fredrikke Johanne Christiane Støren.

Roald’s maternal grandmother was Elen Wallace (the daughter of George Wallace, Jr. and Sophia/Sophie Bergitha/Bergithe Marie Huun). Elen was born in Bergen, Vestland. George was the son of George Wallace and Elen Michaelsdatter Wallem. The surname Wallace came from his ancestor George Wallace, who was born, c. 1689, in Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Sophia was the daughter of Martin Wahl/Vahl Huun and Inger Sophia Devle.

Sources: Genealogies of Roald Dahl – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

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Birth Name: Kevin Alexander Clark

Date of Birth: December 3, 1988

Place of Birth: Highland Park, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Death: May 26, 2021

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

Ethnicity:
*father – Norwegian, as well as French, English, and German
*mother – one quarter German, three quarters Ashkenazi Jewish

Kevin Clark was an American actor and musician/drummer. He is known for having played Freddy Jones in the film School of Rock.

He was the great-grandson of Benny Meroff, a dance bandleader in the swing jazz era, who also played violin, clarinet, and saxophone.

Kevin’s father has Norwegian, French, English, and German ancestry. Kevin’s mother was raised Jewish, and is of three quarters Ashkenazi Jewish and one quarter German descent. Kevin’s co-star Rivkah Reyes stated that she and Kevin had bonded over both being “Jews from Chicago.”

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Albert Clark (the son of Lawrence Fulton Clark and Sydonna/Sidney Thomas). Clarence was born in Illinois. Lawrence was the son of Andrew Lawrence Clark and Edith Elizabeth Dibble. Sydonna was born in France.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother was Adeline Torbjörg Borwick (the daughter of Nils Olai Borwick and Matilda Thora Haakonson). Adeline was born in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway. Nils was the son of Ole Borwick. Matilda was the daughter of Mads Haakonson and Torbjorg Torbjorensen.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Seymour Samuel Portman (the son of Louis Portman and Edith Zuk). Seymour was born in Illinois, to Jewish parents from the Russian Empire. Louis was born in Kiev. Edith was the daughter of Louis Zuk and Rose.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Diane Alyce Meroff (the daughter of Benny Meroff and Florence Gast). Diane was born in Illinois, and was also known as Diane Marsh. She was a chorus girl, professional choreographer, and creator of dance shows. Benny was born in New York, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Isaac Kohon, from Odessa, and Luba Rosenberg/Weishoff, who had roots in Warsaw. Kevin’s great-grandmother Florence Gast was also an entertainer, and Benny and Florence appeared together in the short film Benny Meroff and His Orchestra (1938). Florence was the daughter of Bruno Ezekiel Gast and Ida Florence Stucke, who were of German origin. Kevin’s grandmother Diane had a Jewish funeral, so she was likely raised Jewish.

Sources: Obituary of Kevin’s maternal grandfather, Seymour Samuel Portman – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Kevin’s maternal grandmother, Diane Alyce (Meroff) Portman – http://www.chicagotribune.com

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

Date of Birth: March 5, 1996

Ethnicity:
*father – Nigerian
*mother – German

Michael Evans Behling is an American actor. He is known for his role as Jordan Baker on CW television series All American.

Michael was adopted by Mike and Carol Behling. He was raised in Columbus, Indiana.

Regarding his origin, Michael has said (at the 07:03 mark):

Dad was black, mom was white. So, I am mixed. My family is European, they are German. My dad’s side is Nigerian.

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Birth Name: Frederic C. Dekker

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 9, 1959

Ethnicity:
*50% mix of English, German, and Irish
*25% Dutch
*25% Panamanian and some Peruvian [including Spanish, Basque, Catalan, and Portuguese]

Fred Dekker is an American screenwriter and film director.

Fred’s paternal grandfather was Lorentius Cornelius/Cornelis Dekker (the son of Cornelis Dekker and Trijntje Punt). Lorentius was born in Alkmaar, North Holland, the Netherlands. Cornelis was born in Schermerhorn, North Holland, the son of Klaas Dekker. Trijntje was born in Oterleek, North Holland, the daughter of Nicolaas/Klaas Punt and Antje Henneman.

Fred’s paternal grandmother was Mercedes Fabrega Guevara (the daughter of Sebastian Fabrega Ayala and Dolores Guevara). Mercedes was born in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama. Sebastian was born in Santiago de Veraguas, the son of Eustacio Fábrega de La Barrera, whose mother was Peruvian, and of Serafina Ayala. Dolores was born in Santiago de Veraguas.

Fred’s maternal grandfather was Calvin Anderson Case (the son of George W. Case and Mary L. Anderson). Calvin was born in New Jersey. George was born in New Jersey. Fred’s great-grandmother Mary was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Calvin Anderson and Mary Bouker.

Fred’s maternal grandmother was Elise Haarstick Whittemore (the daughter of Clinton Levering Whittemore and Emma Rose Haarstick). Elise was born in Missouri. Clinton was born in Missouri, the son of Robert Blackwell Whittemore and Katherine Spain Levering. Emma was born in Missouri, to German parents, Heinrich Christian Wilhelm Haarstick and Elise Henriette Wilhelmine Hoppe.

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

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

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Birth Name: Felisha Rachele Cooper

Place of Birth: Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 8, c. 1990

Ethnicity:
*father – English, German, Scottish
*mother – African-American

Felisha Cooper is an American actress. She is known for her role as Sasha Thompson on soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.

Her father was white, and was mostly of English, German, and Scottish descent. Her mother is African-American. Felisha has also said that she has Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Cherokee Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.

Felisha’s paternal grandfather was named Gene Wilford Cooper (the son of Oliver Jacob Cooper and Mary Elizabeth Gibbons). Gene was born in Florida. Oliver was born in Virginia, the son of Frederick Cleveland Cooper and Annie E. Decatur. Mary was born in Maryland, the daughter of Arthur W. Gibbons and Cora Estella Bruchey.

Felisha’s paternal grandmother was Barbara Jane Bayles (the daughter of James Lynn Bayles and Rebecca Elizabeth Dillow). Barbara was born in Virginia. James was born in Virginia, the son of James Cleveland Bayles and Mary Penwell. Rebecca was born in West Virginia, the daughter of Thomas William/Washington Dillow and Emma Jane Engle.

Felisha’s maternal grandfather was named Clifton Theodore Johnson.

Felisha’s maternal grandmother was Melvin Juanita Johnson (the daughter of Stephen/Steven Johnson and Roberta Reed). Melvin was born in Maryland. Stephen was born in Mississippi, and likely was the son of John H. Johnson and Sara. Roberta was born in Maryland, the daughter of Charles Reed and Mary L.

Sources: Obituary of Felisha’s paternal aunt – http://greensboro.com

Divorce record of Felisha’s paternal grandparents, Gene Wilford Cooper and Barbara Jane Bayles – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Felisha’s maternal grandmother, Melvin Juanita (Johnson) Johnson – http://tributes.com

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Birth Name: Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent

Date of Birth: 1 August, 1938

Place of Birth: Oran, French Algeria (now Algeria)

Date of Death: 1 June, 2008

Place of Death: Paris, France

Ethnicity: French, along with Belgian [Flemish, Walloon] and Alsatian German, smaller amounts of Spanish and Mexican Indigenous

Yves Saint-Laurent was a French fashion designer. Recognized as one of the most famous designers of the 20th century, he founded his same-name brand Yves Saint Laurent, specializing in haute couture, in 1961.

Yves was born in Oran, Algeria, then a French colony, the son of Lucienne Andrée (Wilbaux) and Jules Charles Mathieu-Saint-Laurent. His parents were also born in Oran. His ancestry was French, along with Belgian [Flemish, Walloon] and Alsatian German, and smaller amounts of Spanish and Mexican/Indigenous. He was raised in a villa by the Mediterranean Sea, eventually moving to Paris as the colonial regime in Algeria receded. Yves was married to his brand’s co-founder and long-time business partner Pierre Bergé, until his death.

Yves’ patrilineal line can be traced to Jehan/Jean Mathieu, who was born, c. 1593, and who died in Metz, Moselle, Lorraine, France.

Yves’ paternal grandfather was Henri Jules/Jule Marie Mathieu Saint Laurent (the son of Charles Jules Henri Mathieu Saint Laurent and Placide Émilie Leblond/Le Blond). Yves’ grandfather Henri was born in Colmar, Alsace, France. Charles was the son of Laurent Donat Mathias Mathieu de Heidolsheim and Catherine Victoire Constance Véron-Reville. Yves’ great-grandmother Placide was born in the port city Veracruz, Mexico, the daughter of Joseph le Blond, who was born in Colmar, and of Antonia Martinez Juarez, who was born in Mexico, and was said to have had Indigenous ancestry. Placide was a model for sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, to embody Oceania for his work of the fountain of Admiral Bruat.

Yves’ paternal grandmother was Joséphine Louise Charrin (the daughter of Joseph Charrin and Marie Louise Augustine Émélie Billuart). Josephine was born in Mascara, Algeria. Joseph was born in Montmerle-sur-Saône, Ain, France, the son of Jacques Charrin and Philiberte Martin. Yves’ great-grandmother Marie Louise was born in Oran, Algeria, the daughter of Hubert Auguste Alexandre Napoléon Billuart and Émélie Adélaïde Blangarnon.

Yves’ maternal grandfather was Édmond Auguste Charles Joseph Wilbaux (the son of Alphonse Wilbaux and Marie Julie Vandergothe/Vanderghote). Edmond was born in Doornik, Wallonia, Belgium. Alphonse was the son of Alphonse Hubert Wilbaux and Louise Aimée Joséphine Dupré/Bonnet, and his family was Walloon, from Tournai. Marie was the daughter of Auguste Désiré Vandergothe/Vanderghote and Adèle Séraphine Vandergothe/Vanderghote, and her family was Flemish, from Vlamerting and Geluwe.

Yves’ maternal grandmother was Marianne Émilie Muller (the daughter of André Muller and Clara Roca). Marianne was born in Sidi Bel Abbes, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria. André was born in Merxheim, Alsace, the son of Sébastien Muller and Thérèse Leiby. Clara was born in Lliber, Alicante, Spain, the daughter of Mariano Roca and Maria Avella.

Sources: Genealogies of Yves Saint-Laurent – https://www.geni.com
https://gw.geneanet.org
http://genealogies-celebres.fr

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Mouser in 2014, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Mary Matilyn Mouser

Place of Birth: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 9, 1996

Ethnicity: German, other

Mary Mouser is an American actress. She is known for her role on the series Cobra Kai.

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Birth Name: Kaitlin Marie Bennett

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

Date of Birth: October 15, 1995

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, possibly other

Kaitlin Bennett is an American gun activist, social media personality, and conspiracy theorist. She is the daughter of Brandi and Michael Bennett. She is married to Justin Moldow.

Katilin’s maternal grandfather was John Emmett Bash (the son of John Emmett Bash and Loren Denton). Katilin’s great-grandfather John was born in Ohio, the son of Leo E. Bash and Bernice H. Tipton.

Katilin’s maternal grandmother was named Janet Sue Dalton.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk

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Cline in 2018, photo by Joe Seer/bigstock.com

Birth Name: Madelyn Renee Cline

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

Date of Birth: December 21, 1997

Ethnicity: German, other

Madelyn Cline is an American actress. She stars on the show Outer Banks. She was raised in Goose Creek, near Charleston.

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Beatty in 2007, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Ned Thomas Beatty

Date of Birth: July 6, 1937

Place of Birth: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: June 13, 2021

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

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

Ned Beatty was an American actor. He appeared in more than 160 films, including Deliverance, Superman, Back to School, and All the President’s Men.

Ned was the son of Margaret “Maggie” (Fortney) and Charles William Beatty. He was married to Sandra Johnson, until his death. He had four children with his former wife Walta Chandler; two children with his former wife, actress Belinda Rowley; and two children with his former wife Dorothy Lindsay.

Ned’s paternal grandfather was William Cicero Beatty (the son of Miles Marion Beatty and Lydia Berry Conklin). Cicero was born in Kentucky. Miles was the son of John P. Beatty and Elmina McGrew. Lydia was the daughter of David Conklin and Lydia Cunningham.

Ned’s paternal grandmother was Minnie S. Day (the daughter of Squire J. Day and Amanda C. Kirtland). Minnie was born in Kentucky. Squire was the son of Elijah Day and Margaret Hartman.

Neil’s maternal grandfather was Broandus/Broudud/Braddus Brock Fortney, Sr. (the son of Eli Alexander Fortney and Margaret Caroline “Mag” Clemmons/Clemons). Broandus was born in Kentucky. Eli was the son of Eli Alexander Fortney and Cynthia H./Fort Scott. Margaret was the daughter of Comodore Perry Clemmons and Lucinda/Bodine Guillam.

Neil’s maternal grandmother was Lennis/Lenis Wade “Ellen” Tuck (the daughter of John Piercy Tuck and Lennis Wade Porter). Lennis was born in Kentucky.

Sources: Genealogy of Ned Beatty – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Ned’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Ned Beatty (focusing on his father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Ned’s father – http://www.megalextoria.com

Genealogy of Ned Beatty (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Ned’s maternal grandmother, Lennis/Lenis Wade “Ellen” Tuck, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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