Birth Name: Brianne Nicole Howey

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 24, 1989

Ethnicity: English, German, Polish, Irish

Brianne Howey is an American actress. She stars on the show Ginny & Georgia.

Her mother was of one half German, one quarter Polish, and one quarter Irish, descent.

Brianne’s maternal grandfather was Albert Braun, Jr. (the son of Albert Braun and Maria/Mary Hoffman). Brianne’s grandfather Albert was born in Iowa, to German parents, his father from Ochsenhof and his mother from Neumagen-Dhron, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Rhineland-Palatinate.

Brianne’s maternal grandmother is Toni Antoniak (the daughter of Charles/Casmir Antoniak and Marguarita Ellen Kiernan). Toni was born in New York. Casmir was the son of Polish parents, John Antoniak, from Nowosiólki, Lubelskie, and Helen Zakielarz, from Gladysia. Marguarita was born in California, the daughter of Edward Thomas Kiernan, who was born in Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland, to Irish parents, from Caran; and of Elizabeth Ann Harnett, who was born in Abbeyfeale, Limerick, Ireland.

Source: Obituary of Brianne’s mother – https://www.latimes.com

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

Date of Birth: May 20, 1984

Ethnicity:
*father – German, other
*mother – African-American, African-Jamaican

Dominique Reighard is an American fashion model and singer.

Dominique’s maternal grandfather was Raymond Curtis Jones (the son of Curtis Raymond Jones and Jenny/Jennie Teague Tyler). Dominique’s grandfather Raymond was born in Columbus, Ohio, and was African-American. Jenny was the daughter of Peter F. Tyler and Estella Goodman.

Dominique’s maternal grandmother was named Lucy Ayton (the daughter of Eustace Ayton and Lillian). Lucy was born in Jamaica.

Sources: Dominique’s maternal grandfather, Raymond Curtis Jones, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Raymond Curtis Jones on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Dominique’s maternal grandfather, Raymond Curtis Jones – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Dominique’s maternal grandmother, Lucy (Ayton) Jones – https://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Kevin Tod Smith

Date of Birth: 16 March, 1963

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Death: 15 February, 2002

Place of Death: Beijing, China

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

Kevin Smith was a New Zealand actor and musician. He starred as Ares on the shows Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Young Hercules.

He was raised in Timaru, on South Island. He was married to Suzanne, until his death, with whom he had three children.

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Birth Name: Levi Henry Abram Dylan

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 22, 1994

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – German, English

Levi Dylan is an American actor and model. He is the son of singer and songwriter Jakob Dylan, of the rock band The Wallflowers, and actress and screenwriter Paige Dylan.

Levi’s paternal grandfather is musician Bob Dylan (the son of Abram “Abe” Zimmerman and Beatrice “Beatty” Stone). Bob Dylan was born in Minnesota. Abram was the son of Jewish parents from Odessa, in the Russian Empire, now in Ukraine, Zigman/Zigmund Zisel Zimmerman and Anna Chana Greenstein. Beatrice was the daughter of Lithuanian Jewish parents, with roots in Kaunas/Kovno, Benjamin David Solemovitz/Stone and Florence Sara Edelstein.

Levi’s paternal grandmother is actress and model Sara Dylan (born Shirley Marlin Noznisky; the daughter of Isaac Noznisky/Novoletsky and Bessie). Sara was born in Delaware. Isaac was born in Poland.

Levi’s maternal grandfather was named William Frank Denny.

Levi’s maternal grandmother was Michele Ann Dunn (the daughter of Clarence Leo Dunn and Lucille Annette Gerth). Clarence was the son of Clyde Belk Lanterman and Frances Anna Bauer, whose parents were ethnic Germans, from France and Germany, respectively. Lucille was the daughter of Wesley George Gerth and Anna Sophia Stolzenburg, who were both the children of German parents.

Sources: Interview with Levi’s mother – https://www.tabletmag.com

Genealogies of Levi Dylan – https://gw.geneanet.org
https://www.geni.com

Pictures and genealogies of Levi’s paternal great-grandparents, Abram “Abe” Zimmerman and Beatrice “Beatty” (Stone) Zimmerman – http://www.findagrave.com

Levi’s paternal great-grandparents, Abram “Abe” Zimmerman and Beatrice “Beatty” Stone, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Levi’s maternal great-grandmother, Lucille Annette Gerth, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Diesel in 2005, photo by PR Photos

Birth Name: Mark Sinclair

Place of Birth: Alameda, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 18, 1967

Ethnicity:
*mother – Scottish, English, German, Irish, Austrian
*biological father – African-American, and possibly other

Vin Diesel is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is the star of The Fast and the Furious films and xXx, among other roles. He has played characters of various ethnic backgrounds.

Vin was born in Alameda, County, California (as was his mother), and was raised in New York City, New York. Vin’s mother, Delora Shirlene (Sinclair), is white, and has Scottish, English, German, Irish, and Austrian ancestry. The identity of Vin’s biological father is not publicly known. Vin has described himself as “definitely a person of colour.” In a speech in 2013, Vin stated that his biological parents’ relationship (an interracial relationship) was illegal in much of the United States while his mother was pregnant with Vin (c. 1967); in the speech, he appeared to verify that his biological father was of African-American heritage.

Vin’s stepfather from a young age, Irving H. Vincent, is African-American, and Vin frequently refers to him as his father. Irving is an acting instructor and theater manager.

Vin has three children with his partner, Mexican model Paloma Jimenez.

A picture of Vin’s mother, stepfather, and partner Paloma (from left to right), can be seen here.

Vin’s maternal grandfather likely was Angus McBain Sinclair (the son of Ewart Gladstone Sinclair and Marcia Brucker/Brucher Lever). Angus was born in Montana. Ernest was the son of Canadian parents, James Bruce Sinclaire/Sinclair and Maria/Mary Ann McBain, who were of Scottish descent. Marcia was the daughter of William Henry/J. Lever, whose parents were English, and of Anna Brucker, whose own parents, Ferdinand Brucker and Margaretta/Margaret Zechmeister, were German and/or Austrian.

Vin’s maternal grandmother was Carmen Lucile/Lucille Wells (the daughter of Tobin Borden “Tobie” Wells and Hazel Dolly “Nana” Hewitt). Carmen was born in Oklahoma, and had English, German, and Irish ancestry. Tobin was from Farmerville, Union Parish, Louisiana, and was the son of Thomas Frederick Wells and Nancy Jane Hodges. Hazel was from Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, and was the daughter of Thomas R. Hewitt and Margaret “Maggie” Haffey.

Diesel in 2011, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Sources: Vin’s 2013 speech about his parents, while accepting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – http://www.youtube.com

Vin mentions his mother’s Scottish ancestry – http://entertainment.stv.tv

Vin’s maternal grandfather, Angus McBain Sinclair, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Angus McBain Sinclair on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Vin’s maternal great-grandfather, Ewart Gladstone Sinclair, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Vin’s maternal great-grandmother, Marcia Brucker/Brucher Lever, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Vin’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Brucker, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Vin’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Vin’s maternal grandmother, Carmen Lucile/Lucille (Wells) Gay, with pictures of many of Vin’s ancestors – http://www.findagrave.com

Vin’s maternal grandmother, Carmen Lucile/Lucille Wells, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Carmen Lucile/Lucille Wells on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Vin’s maternal great-grandmother, Hazel Dolly “Nana” Hewitt, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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McAfee in 2016, photo by Gage Skidmore

Birth Name: John David McAfee

Date of Birth: 18 September, 1945

Place of Birth: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, U.K.

Date of Death: 23 June, 2021

Place of Death: Brians 2 Penitentiary, Sant Esteve Sesrovires, Barcelona, Spain

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Welsh

John McAfee was an American computer programmer, businessperson, and politician.

He was a candidate for the Libertarian Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 2016 and 2020.

John was born on a U.S. army base in the U.K., in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. His father, Don Harold McAfee, was an American World War II veteran. His mother, Joan Ellen (Williams), was English. He was raised in Salem, Virginia. John was married to Janice Dyson, until his death.

John’s paternal grandfather was Timothy Marvin “Tim” McAfee (the son of John David McAfee and Mary Elizabeth Thompson). Timothy was born in Virginia. John’s great-grandfather John McAfee was the son of James McAfee and Elizabeth Minton. John’s great-grandmother Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Sylvester Thompson and Rachael Dulany Clark.

John’s paternal grandmother was Nanny Myrtle Jones (the daughter of General Worth Jones and Ellen Melissa Harrold). Nanny was born in Virginia. General was the son of Benjamin Franklin Jones and Mary Polly Willis. Ellen was the daughter of Jesse James Branard Harrold and Nancy Elizabeth Treadway. Nancy’s great-great-grandmother, Susanah Fawling, also known as Cheto Wolf, was said to have been a Cherokee Native American.

John’s maternal grandfather was named Bertram Williams.

John’s maternal grandmother was named Ada Clark.

Sources: Genealogy of John McAfee (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Genealogy of John’s paternal great-grandfather, John David McAfee – https://www.geni.com

John’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Nancy Elizabeth Treadway, on the 1850 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Howey in 2019, photo by DFree/bigstock.com

Birth Name: Brianne Nicole Howey

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 24, 1989

Ethnicity: English, German, Polish, Irish

Brianne Howey is an American actress. She stars on the show Ginny & Georgia.

Her mother was of one half German, one quarter Polish, and one quarter Irish, descent.

Brianne’s maternal grandfather was Albert Braun, Jr. (the son of Albert Braun and Maria/Mary Hoffman). Brianne’s grandfather Albert was born in Iowa, to German parents, his father from Ochsenhof and his mother from Neumagen-Dhron, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Rhineland-Palatinate.

Brianne’s maternal grandmother is Toni Antoniak (the daughter of Charles/Casmir Antoniak and Marguarita Ellen Kiernan). Toni was born in New York. Casmir was the son of Polish parents, John Antoniak, from Nowosiólki, Lubelskie, and Helen Zakielarz, from Gladysia. Marguarita was born in California, the daughter of Edward Thomas Kiernan, who was born in Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland, to Irish parents, from Caran; and of Elizabeth Ann Harnett, who was born in Abbeyfeale, Limerick, Ireland.

Source: Obituary of Brianne’s mother – https://www.latimes.com

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McGraw in 2019, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

Place of Birth: California, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 22, 2011

Ethnicity: Irish, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, possibly German

Violet McGraw is an American actress. She is the sister of actors Jack McGraw, Aidan McGraw, and Madeleine McGraw.

Violet’s paternal grandfather is Dennis Michael Mcgraw (the son of William H. McGraw and Jeanne P. Bunny). William was the son of Edward Joseph McGraw and Emma Caroline McGill, and was likely of mostly Irish descent. Jeanne was the daughter of Edwin J. Bunny, whose grandparents were all Irish, and of Camille P. Mack/Miller/MacMkiewicz, whose parents were from Germany or Russia.

Violet’s paternal grandmother is named Merilla. Her surname was likely Rizza.

Violet’s maternal grandparents or great-grandparents were likely Jack Silverstein and Violet Louise Caruso. Jack was born in Michigan, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Nathan Silverstein and Celia Kravitz. Violet was born in California, the daughter of Italian parents, John/Giovanni Pasquale Caruso and Clorinda Molino.

Source: Obituary of Violet’s paternal great-grandmother, Jeanne P. Bunny – https://www.legacy.com

Violet’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Camille P. Mack/Miller/MacMkiewicz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Camille on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Violet Louise Caruso – https://www.findagrave.com

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Angle in 2006, photo: s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Kurt Steven Angle

Place of Birth: Mt. Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 9, 1968

Ethnicity: German, Lithuanian, Polish, Welsh, Irish

Kurt Angle is an American actor, professional wrestler, and amateur wrestler, who is an Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling. He is known for his involvement in WWE and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.

He is the son of Jackie and David Angle. His brother is amateur and professional wrestler Eric Angle. Kurt is married to actress Giovanna Yannotti. He has two children with his former wife, professional wrestling valet and personality Karen Jarrett; and four children with Giovanna.

His niece, Erin Angle, is married to actor Jon Bernthal.

Kurt’s paternal grandfather was Robert Joseph Angle (the son of Robert A. Angle and Mary Freil). Kurt’s grandfather Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Kurt’s great-grandfather Robert was born in Wales. Mary was born in Pennsylvania or in Canada, the daughter of John Freil and Catherine Ruddy, who were Irish.

Kurt’s paternal grandmother was Mary V. Gray (the daughter of Stepon Zilaitis and Mary Shakavic). Kurt’s grandmother Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to Lithuanian parents. Stepon changed his name to Stephen Gray after immigrating to the United States.

Kurt’s maternal grandfather was John Peter Barwick (the son of John F. Barwik/Barwick and Frances Zyks). Kurt’s grandfather John was born in Pennsylvania. Kurt’s great-grandfather John was born in Poland, to a family of Polish and German heritage. Frances was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph Zyks and Mary Skarrer, who were Polish.

Kurt’s maternal grandmother was Bernadette Elizabeth Fest (the daughter of Justin George Fest, Jr. and Anna Mott). Bernadette was born in Pennsylvania. Justin was born in Battenheim, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France, the son of Justin Fest and Marie Schiffmacher. Anna was born in Kentucky, the daughter of August Mott, who was born in Germany, and of Philomena Roth, who was born in France.

Sources: Genealogy of Kurt Angle (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Kurt’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

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

Date of Birth: August 11, 1976

Ethnicity: Irish, Ashkenazi Jewish, German, other

Will Friedle is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his role on the series Boy Meets World.

He was raised in Avon, Connecticut. He is married to Susan Martens.

Will’s paternal grandfather was George Allen Friedle (the son of Sam/Samuel Friedle and Margaret Reydel/Routher/Reister). George was born in New York. Sam was born in Russia, the son of Jewish parents, Bernard Friedle and Victoria Ginisburg, who are listed as Yiddish-speakers on the 1920 U.S. Census. Will’s great-grandmother Margaret was born in Germany, and was likely from a Lutheran family.

Will’s paternal grandmother was Edna Maud Alethia Curtin (the daughter of Valarie/Violet). Edna was born in Crossroads, Saint Andrew, Jamaica, and moved to New York as a child. She was listed as “white” on U.S. Censuses. Violet was the daughter of Emily.

Will’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Leary.

Sources: Will’s paternal grandfather, George Allen Friedle, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Will’s paternal grandfather, George Allen Friedle – https://www.newspapers.com

Death record of Will’s paternal great-grandfather, Sam/Samuel Friedle – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Will’s paternal grandmother, Edna Maud Alethia Curtin – https://www.familysearch.org

Will’s paternal grandmother, Edna Maud Alethia Curtin, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Edgar Charles Rice

Date of Birth: February 20, 1890

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

Date of Death: October 13, 1974

Place of Death: Rossmoor, Maryland, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*English, German (father)
*German, Swiss-German (mother)

Sam Rice was an American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Sam started off as a relief pitcher, but played mostly in right field.

Sam was the son of Louise and Charles Rice. He was raised partly in Watseka, Illinois. His parents, two sisters, his then-wife Beulah Stam and their two children, and a farmhand, were killed in a tornado in 1912. He was later married to Mary Kendall Adams, until his death.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Elijah Johnson Rice (the son of Nathaniel Matthew Rice and Mildred Johnston).

Sam’s paternal grandmother was Rebecca J. Wynegar (the daughter of William Wynegar and Jane Cowman). William was born in Virginia, the son of David Wynegar and Catherine Grim. Sam’s great-grandmother Jane was born in Ohio, the daughter of John Cowman and Elizabeth Strickland.

Sam’s maternal grandfather was Jacob Newmyer (the son of Philip Anton Neumaier and Rachel Regina Hauck). Jacob’s parents were German.

Sam’s maternal grandmother was Catherine Wonderly (the daughter of Joseph Wunderle and Agatha Freinemuth). Joseph was born in Switzerland, the son of Aloys Wunderlin and Klara Metzger.

Source: Obituary of Sam Rice – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Vanessa D. Plumly

Place of Birth: Belmont, Ohio, USA

Date of Birth: March 26, 1985

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Vanessa Plumly is a political activist and an author of books such as Rethinking Black German Studies.

Her paternal grandfather was Gene H. Plumly, the son of Cecil Evan Plumly and Helen Elizabeth Howell.

Her paternal grandmother was Doris Irene Rogers, the daughter of Clayton Marvin Rogers and Lillian Pearl Brown.

Her maternal grandfather was Donald Carpenter, the son of Everett E. Carpenter and Tressie Emma Alexander.

Her maternal grandmother was the daughter of Hubert Anderson and Anna M. Reischman.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com (Vanessa Plumly’s paternal grandmothers obituary)
https://www.findagrave.com (Vanessa Plumly’s maternal grandfathers obituary)
https://www.amazon.com

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Thomas in 2007, photo by Starfrenzy/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Brussels, Belgium

Ethnicity:
*father – German

Marcus Thomas is a Belgian-born American actor. He is the son of German manager Willy R. Strothotte.

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Birth Name: Perry Frances Garcia Mattfeld

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 29, 1994

Ethnicity:
*father – German, English, distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish
*mother – Mexican

Perry Mattfeld is an American actress. She stars as Murphy Mason, the lead role, on the show In the Dark. Her character is a blind woman.

She has stated, “My Mom is Hispanic, my Dad is just a big, tall white dude.”

Perry’s paternal grandfather was Kenneth Frederick Mattfeld (the son of Johann Friederich/Frederick Ludwig Mattfeld and Meta Catherine Ranken). Kenneth was born in New York. Johann and Catherine were also born in New York, both of them to German parents. Meta was the daughter of Doris M.

Perry’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Ann/Anne Wright (the daughter of Hamilton Mercer Wright, Jr. and Frances Gardner Purdy). Elizabeth was born in New Jersey. Hamilton was born in California, the son of Hamilton Mercer Wright and Cora Elizabeth Pease. Frances was born in New York, the daughter of George Ditmara Purdy and Margaret C., who were from Nova Scotia, Canada.

Her maternal grandparents, who were Mexican, were in vaudeville. Her great-grandfather Felix played piano. Her great-grandmother Loreto was a singer and dancer.

Sources: https://www.viacomcbspressexpress.com

Perry’s paternal grandfather, Kenneth Frederick Mattfeld, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Perry’s paternal grandfather, Kenneth Frederick Mattfeld – https://www.legacy.com

Perry’s paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Ann/Anne Wright, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: September 18, 2004

Ethnicity:

*Norwegian, Irish, English, Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh, German, French, remote Manx and Swiss-German (father)       

 *Greek (mother)

Toni Cornellis an American musician, singer, songwriter. She is daughter of  American singer Chris Cornell and and the first child born to him and his second wife a Paris-based American publicist of Greek heritage Vicky Karayiannis. She has an older half-sister,Lilian Cornell Silver and a younger brother, Christopher Nicholas Cornell.

Her mother Vicky Karayiannis is of Greek descent. Her maternal grandmother is Toni Karayannis.

Her father Chris was Norwegian, Irish, English, Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh, German, French, and remote Manx and Swiss-German.Chris’s father, Edward F. “Ed” Boyle, is a pharmacist, from Everett, Washington. Chris’s mother, Karen Ruth Cornell, is an accountant, from Seattle, Washington. His parents were married by a Catholic priest in 1957.

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Birth Name: Hannah Gail Kellerby

Place of Birth: Cody, Wyoming, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 1, 1984

Ethnicity: Norwegian (maternal grandfather), English, Welsh, Scottish, French, German, Dutch

Hannah Barefoot is an American actress, singer, and writer.

She is married to Andy Barefoot. Her surname, Kellerby, is her paternal stepgrandfather’s surname.

Hannah’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Solomon “Joe” Dobson (the son of Dave Solomon/Soloman Dobson and Lydia Estalla Ashmore). Joseph was born in Oklahoma. Dave was born in Texas, the son of Solomon Dobson and Elizabeth Wisdom. Lydia was born in South Carolina.

Hannah’s paternal grandmother was Edith Lacquement (the daughter of Jesse Lacquement and Blanche Hanks). Edith was born in Oklahoma. Jesse was born in Oklahoma, the son of Joseph Lacquement, whose parents were French, and of Sarah Richet, whose parents were French. Blanche was born in Kansas, the daughter of James Romulus “Rome” Hanks and Penelope Elizabeth Ponder.

Hannah’s maternal grandfather was Carl Woodrow Wilhelm Sorenson (the son of Peter Sorenson and Thalia Ambrosia/Amborsia Svennungson). Carl was born in South Dakota. Peter was born in Bruflat, Oppland, Norway, the son of Soren Pedersen and Marit Knudsdatter. Thalia was born in North Dakota, to Norwegian parents, Stener Svenungsen and Divert/Devert Frich.

Hannah’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Ellen Dean (the daughter of Ralph Sidney Dean and Ada Mary Keller). Margaret was born in Nebraska. Ralph was born in Nebraska, the son of Ira Dennis Dean and Esther Hoornbeck. Ada was born in Nebraska, the daughter of George M. Keller, whose parents were German, and of Ellen Louise Richards.

Sources: Obituary of Hannah’s father – http://ballardfh.com

Obituary of Hannah’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Ellen (Dean) Sorenson – http://legacy.com

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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Reilly Opelka is an American professional tennis player. He won the 2015 Junior Wimbledon tournament and has competed in many other professional tennis competitions.

He was born as Reilly James Opelka in St. Joseph, Michigan to George Joseph and Lynne Marie Opelka. He was raised in Palm Coast, Florida after his family moved there at the age of four.

Reilly is of at least 1/8th Czech, 1/4th Irish, some English, Scots-Irish, Scottish, 1/64th German, 1/512th Oneidan, and 1/512th Cayuga Iroquoian descent via his father.

Reilly’s paternal grandfather was named Frank Gregory Opelka (the son of Frank John Opelka and Helen Mary Keown) and was born in Chicago, Illinois. Reilley’s great-grandfather Frank was born in Chicago to Bohemian immigrants Frank Opelka and Anezka/Agnes. Reilley’s great-grandmother Mary was born in Antrim, Ireland and was the daughter of Irish immigrants John Keown and Margaret.

Reilly’s paternal grandmother was named Pauline Therese “Duckie” Briody (the daughter of George Michael Briody and Evelyn Louise Vincent) and was born in Chicago. Reilly’s great-grandfather George was the son of Michael J. “Mike” Briody and Teresa Cox. Mike was born in New Jersey and was the son of Irish immigrants and Teresa was born in Ireland. Reilly’s great-grandmother Evelyn was born in Chicago and was the daughter of William George Vincent and Pauline Mary Gibson. William was born in Warren County, Pennsylvania and was likely of English descent. Pauline was born in Chicago and was of English, German, Scots-Irish, Scottish, Oneidan, and Cayuga Iroquoian descent.

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Birth Name: Jacob Peter Beckley

Place of Birth: Hannibal, Missouri, USA

Date of Birth: August 4, 1867

Place of Death: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Date of Death: June 25, 1918

Ethnicity: German

Ancestry/Genealogy: Jake Beckley was an American professional baseball first baseman. He was the son of Bernhard Beckley and Rosine Neth. Both of Jake’s parents were German.

Beckley’s maternal grandfather was Johannes Neth, the son of Johann Conrad Neth and Anna Barbara Mader.

Beckley’s maternal grandmother was Anna Marie Hoch, the daughter of Hans Jakob Hoch and Agnes Wagner.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5972/jake-beckley (Jake Beckley’s obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71719906/bernhard-beckley (Jake Beckley’s fathers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71719800/rosine-beckley (Jake Beckley’s mothers obituary)

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Birth Name: Mark William Calaway

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, USA

Date of Birth: March 24, 1965

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, German

He is the son of Frank Calaway and Betty Truby. Frank was born in Oklahoma, Betty was born in Texas. On both sides, he mostly descends from English people who emigrated to the British Colonial United States in the 1600s and 1700s.

His paternal tenth great-grandfather, Robert Lewis, was born in Wales to a father from Wales and a mother from England. He emigrated to Virginia. His paternal ninth great-grandfather, Patrick Calloway, was born in Scotland to English parents. Patrick married Monjoy Curror who was Scottish. His paternal eighth great-grandfather, Joshua William Callaway, married Elizabeth Stepney, who was born in England to a English/Welsh father and an English mother and emigrated to Virginia. Many of Mark’s paternal ancestors were people of Scottish or Scots-Irish descent who emigrated to Virginia. His paternal ninth great-grandfather, William Neely, was Irish. His paternal sixth great-grandmother, Mary Draper, was born in Pennsylvania to Irish immigrants.

Mark’s maternal sixth great-grandparents, Cristofell Drube and Maria Catherine Teuber, were emigrated to Pennsylvania from Switzerland. Their last name was changed to Truby. His maternal fifth great-grandparents, Johan Vincent Stauffer and Veronica Troxel, were born in Pennsylvania, both of Swiss descent. His maternal fifth great-grandmother, Isabella Bauman, was of German descent. His maternal fourth great-grandmother, Anna Maria Kline, was of German descent. His maternal great-great grandfather, L. Gebert (some sources say Peter Gabert), emigrated to the United States from Germany.

He also has maternal Scottish and Scots-Irish ancestors.

Robert Lewis, paternal tenth great-grandfather: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GCJF-JVK

Patrick Calloway, paternal ninth great-grandfather: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G77D-YC5

Mary Draper: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LVD2-BPW

Margaret Lynn, seventh great-grandmother: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LHDB-66F

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Place of Birth: Erlangen, West Germany (now Germany)

Date of Birth: 28 March, 1982

Ethnicity: German

Flula Borg is a German actor, musician, comedian, YouTube personality, and DJ. He is also known as Flula, f|u|a, and DJ Flula.

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