Kolodziejzyk in 2018, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk

Place of Birth: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Date of Birth: November 22, 1990

Ethnicity: German, Polish, as well as Scottish, Irish

Cody Kolodziejzyk is a Canadian Youtuber, comedian, podcaster, and rapper. He is known as Cody Ko.

Cody’s paternal grandfather is Rudi Kolodziejzyk (the son of Frank Kolodziejzyk and Mary Katzmarzyk). Rudi was born in Alberta, to German-born parents, who were of Polish descent. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Katzmarzyk and Sophie.

Cody’s paternal grandmother was named Elizabeth “Liz” Milne (the daughter of James Michael Milne and Mary Margaret). Elizabeth was born in Québec. James was born in Ontario, the son of Peter J. Milne, whose parents were from Scotland and Ireland, and of Sarah Carey.

Cody’s maternal grandfather is named Karl Gall. Karl was born in Germany.

Cody’s maternal grandmother was named Sieglinde “Linda.” Sieglinde was born in Kulmbach, Germany.

Sources: Obituary of Cody’s paternal grandmother, Elizabeth “Liz” (Milne) Kolodziejzyk – http://calgaryherald.remembering.ca

Obituary of Cody’s paternal great-grandmother, Mary (Katzmarzyk) Kolodziejzyk – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Cody’s maternal grandmother, Sieglinde “Linda” Gall – http://legacy.com

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Stone in 2014, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Skyler Joseph Clipner

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 1, 1979

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, German, one eighth Slovenian or Croatian

Skyler Stone is an American actor. He is known for starring on television series Con (2005), which ran on Comedy Central.

Skyler’s paternal grandfather was George R. Clipner (the son of George Adolph Clipner and Aimee Elise Meyer). Skyler’s grandfather George was born in Missouri. Skyler’s great-grandfather George was born in Illinois, the son of George William Clipner and Gertrude Violet Brown. Aimee was born in Missouri, the daughter of Robert Meyer, whose father was German, and of Amanda E., whose father was also German.

Skyler’s paternal grandmother was Patricia Palmer (the daughter of Joseph S. “Joe” Palmer and Albina Mary “Bina” Koritnik). Patricia was born in Missouri. Joseph was born in Kansas, the son of Samuel Lewis Palmer and Ethel Leona Bowling. Albina was born in Austria, and was likely of Slovenian or Croatian descent.

Skyler’s maternal grandfather was William Lawson McLane (the son of Flecher Wilson McLane and Willie Helen Bowling). William was born in Alabama. Flecher was born in Alabama, the son of Jessie Lee McLane and Annie Elizabeth Broadstreet. Willie was born in Alabama, the daughter of John William Bowling and Mary Elizabeth Woodham.

Skyler’s maternal grandmother was Betty Jean Hall (the daughter of Walter Mann Hall and Nancy A. Shawhan). Betty was born in Missouri. Walter was born in Missouri, the son of James Madison Hall and Jeanette Busch Shimfessel. Nancy was born in Missouri, the daughter of William Gibbins Shawhan and Lail Alexander.

Sources: Obituary of Skyler’s paternal grandmother, Patricia (Palmer) Clipner – http://legacy.com

Genealogy of Skyler’s maternal grandparents, William Lawson McLane and Betty Jean Hall – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: John Earl Madden

Date of Birth: April 10, 1936

Place of Birth: Austin, Mower, Minnesota, United States

Date of Death: December 28, 2021

Place of Death: Pleasanton, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish (at least half), German, English

John Madden was an American professional football coach, and sportscaster.

He was the son of Mary Margaret and Earl Russell Madden. He was raised in Daly City, California. John was married to Virginia Fields, with whom he had two children.

John’s paternal grandfather was William Augustus “Will” Madden (the son of John Franklin Madden and Elizabeth Wert). William was born in Iowa. John’s great-grandfather John was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Andrew Madden and Elizabeth Porter. John’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Jacob Wert and Sarah Feber, and was of German descent.

John’s paternal grandmother was Louise/Louisa Ketzenberger (the daughter of Adam Ketzenberger and Laura Maria Fox). Louise was born in Illinois. Adam was German. Laura was born in Illinois, the daughter of Abner Fox and Mariah Warren.

John’s maternal grandfather was James J. Flaherty (the son of Mathias Flaherty and Margaret Agnes Keneally). James was born in Iowa, and was of Irish descent. Mathias was born in Ireland, the son of Mathias Flaherty and Anne Walsh.

John’s maternal grandmother was Agnes G. Callary/Callery (the daughter of Joseph Callery and Bridget Cook). Agnes was born in Iowa, to Irish parents. Joseph was born in Kells, Meath, the son of Patrick Callary and Julia Lynch.

Sources: Genealogy of John Madden – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of John Madden (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Andrew Graham Beshear

Place of Birth: Fayette, Kentucky, United States

Date of Birth: November 29, 1977

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, remote French Huguenot

Andy Beshear is an American politician and attorney. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as Governor of Kentucky, since December 10, 2019. He was previously Attorney General of Kentucky, from January 4, 2016 to December 10, 2019.

Andy is the son of Jane and Steve Beshear (Steven Lynn Beshear), a politician and attorney, who himself served as Attorney General of Kentucky, from December 11, 1979 to December 13, 1983, Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, from December 13, 1983 to December 8, 1987, and Governor of Kentucky, from December 11, 2007 to December 8, 2015. He was raised in Lexington. Andy is married to Britainy, with whom he has two children.

Andy’s patrilineal line can be traced to Benoit/Bennet Benjamin Brasseur, who was born c. the 1610s, in Carpentras, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France, and to Benoit’s wife, Mary Browne, who was born in Isle of Thanet, Kent, England. The two settled in Virginia.

Andy’s paternal grandfather was Orlando Russell Beshear (the son of Eddie/Edward Monroe Beshear and Charlena Ridley). Orlando was born in Kentucky, and served as mayor of Russell Springs, where he also owned a furniture store, operated a funeral home, and was a Primitive Baptist lay minister. Andy’s great-grandfather Eddie was also a Primitive Baptist lay minister, and was the son of James Russell Beshear and Nancy Emaline English/Inglish/Inglis. Andy’s great-grandmother Charlena was the daughter of Orlando Petty Ridley and Cynthia Catherine Menser.

Andy’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Elizabeth Joiner (the daughter of parents surnamed Joiner and Spickard). Mary Elizabeth was born in Kentucky.

Andy’s maternal grandfather was Fred Moon Klingner (the son of Charles Klingner and Euphil E. “Euphie” Morrow). Fred was born in Missouri. Charles was the son of John Klingner, whose father was born in Saxony, Germany, and of Mary Louise Shade.

Andy’s maternal grandmother was named Carolyn Estelle Graham.

Sources: Genealogy of Andy Beshear – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Andy’s paternal grandfather, Orlando Russell Beshear – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Adam Daniel Kinzinger

Place of Birth: Kankakee, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 27, 1978

Ethnicity: German, Swiss-German, other

Adam Kinzinger is an American politician. A Republican, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois, since January 3, 2011. He is a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard.

Adam is the son of Betty Jo, an elementary school teacher, and Rus Kinzinger, a CEO of faith-based organizations. He was raised in Jacksonville, Florida, and then in Bloomington, Illinois. He is married to political aide Sofia Boza-Holman.

Adam’s paternal grandfather was Harry A. Kinzinger (the son of Arthur Peter Kinzinger and Ella Ummel). Harry was born in Illinois. Adam’s great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Daniel O. Kinsinger, whose parents were German, and whose father, a Christian minister, was born in Hesse, Darmstadt, Hennen; and of Mary Plank, whose father was an ethnic German from Imling, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France. Adam’s great-grandmother Ella was the daughter of Swiss-German parents, Abraham Ummel and Anna Ramseyer.

Adam’s paternal grandmother was Margie Lou Irion (the daughter of Leslie Charles Irion and Minnie Evilsizor/Evilsizer). Margie was born in Illinois. Leslie was the son of Jacob Irion, who was born in Germany, and of Sarah Jane Bess. Minnie was the daughter of Henry Allen Evilsizor and Miranda Saylor.

Adam’s maternal grandfather’s surname is St. John.

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

Genealogies and obituaries of Adam’s paternal grandparents, Harry A. Kinzinger and Margie Lou (Irion) Kinzinger – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Jim Nash Siedow

Date of Birth: June 12, 1920

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

Date of Death: November 20, 2003

Place of Death: Houston, Texas, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, English

Jim Siedow was an American actor. He is known for playing Drayton Sawyer in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre films.

Jim was the son of Anna/Anne T. (Shepherd) and Herman William Siedow. He was married to Ruth, an actress, until his death, with whom he had three children.

Jim’s paternal grandfather was Carl Fredrick/Frederick/Fred Siedow (the son of Friedrich Wilhelm Seadow/Sidow and Julianna Matilda/Mathilde Manchiefkia/Manschewski). Carl was born in West Preson, Heidelburg, Germany.

Jim’s paternal grandmother was named Carolina Wilhema/Lena Hageleitt/Hageleit (the daughter of G. Hageleit/Hageleitt and Julia). Carolina was born in Pennogin, Berlin, Germany.

Jim’s maternal grandfather was named John Shepherd.

Source: Jim Siedow on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Marea Renee Stamper

Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 22, 1977

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Northern Irish, Scottish, distant Cornish, Dutch, French and Welsh, remote Belgian [Flemish and Walloon] and Norwegian

The Blessed Madonna, formerly known as The Black Madonna, is an American DJ, producer and musician. She is the daughter of Louise Renee (Hansel) and Vietnam War veteran and blues musician Michael David “Mike” Stamper.

The Blessed Madonna’s paternal grandfather was Albert Forest Stamper (the son of John Carl Stamper and Lou Emma Landrum). Albert was born in Beattyville, Kentucky. Carl was the son of Daniel Bruce Stamper and Laura McNabb. Emma was the daughter of Albert Benton Landrum and Nancy Cox.

The Blessed Madonna’s paternal grandmother was Alice Rebecca Gabbard (the daughter of Charles Edward Gabbard and Gertrude Alice Berry). Alice was born in Irvine, Kentucky. Charles was the son of James Edward “Ned” Gabbard and Sarah Elizabeth McCollum. Gertrude was the daughter of Sylvester Higgins Berry and Ann Elizabeth Gallagher, whose own parents were Irish.

The Blessed Madonna’s maternal grandfather was Charles Valentine Hansel Jr. (the son of Charles Valentine “Charlie” Hansel and Pauline Carman). The Blessed Madonna’s grandfather Charles was born in Pine Hill, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. The Blessed Madonna’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of Zachariah Taylor “Zack” Hansel and Elizabeth “Bettie” Evans. Pauline was the daughter of Claude J. Carman and Flora Bell Berry.

The Blessed Madonna’s maternal grandmother was Bessie (later Larnie) Lewis (the daughter of Noah Lewis and Etta Mullins). Larnie was born in Yeaddiss, Kentucky. Noah was the son of Felix Lewis and Rebecca “Becky” Pennington. Etta was the daughter of Jacob Whitten “Jake” Mullins and Sarah Margaret Rhoton.

Sources: Birth record of The Blessed Madonna – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of The Blessed Madonna’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of The Blessed Madonna’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituaries of The Blessed Madonna’s father – https://www.legacy.com
https://dailyyonder.com

Marriage record of The Blessed Madonna’s paternal grandparents, Albert Forest Stamper and Alice Rebecca Gabbard – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of The Blessed Madonna’s paternal grandfather, Albert Forest Stamper – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s paternal great-grandfather, John Carl Stamper – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s paternal great-grandmother, Lou Emma (Landrum) Stamper – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s paternal grandmother, Alice Rebecca (Gabbard) Stamper – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of The Blessed Madonna’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal grandparents, Charles Valentine Hansel Jr. and Larnie Lewis – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal grandfather, Charles Valentine Hansel Jr. – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal great-grandparents, Charles Valentine Hansel and Pauline Carman – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal great-grandfather, Charles Valentine Hansel – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal great-grandmother, Pauline (Carman) Hansel – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal grandmother, Bessie Lewis – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal great-grandfather, Noah Lewis – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal great-grandmother, Etta (Mullins) Lewis – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell

Date of Birth: 21 June, 1921

Place of Birth: Bemidji, Minnesota, U.S.

Date of Death: 28 February, 2011

Place of Death: Santa Maria, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*25% Scottish
*25% German
*25% English
*12.5% Polish
*12.5% Irish

Jane Russell was an American actress, singer, and model. She is known as one of Hollywood’s leading sex symbols in the 1940s and 1950s.

Jane was the daughter of Geraldine (Jacobi) and Roy William Russell. Her father was of one half Scottish, one quarter Polish, and one quarter German ancestry. Her mother was of one half English, one quarter German, and one quarter Irish ancestry.

Jane’s paternal grandfather was William Douglas Russell (the son of Alexander Russell and Elsie Russell). William was born in Embro, Ontario, Canada, the son of Scottish parents.

Jane’s paternal grandmother was Pauline Abentroth (the daughter of Ludwig Wieczorek and Justine Hermann). Pauline was born in Posen, Prussia, Germany. Ludwig was the son of Johann Wieczorek and Rosalia Luke/Łukowna. Justine was the daughter of Johann Martin Hermann and Rosina Witt.

Jane’s maternal grandfather was Gustav Reinhold Jacobi (the son of Ernest Reinhold Jacobi and Ellen Stevenson). Gustav was born Canada. Ernest was the son of Otto Reinhold Jacobi and Wilhelmina Philippina Reuter, from Konigsburg, East Prussia and Alsace-Lorraine respectively, then Germany. Ellen was born in Ireland, the daughter of John Stevenson and Ellen Burden.

Jane’s maternal grandmother was Amelia May Hyatt (the daughter of David Hyatt and Jane Strode). Amelia was born in Frontenac, Ontario, Canada. David was born in England. Jane was born in East Chinnock, Somerset, England, the daughter of Samuel Strode and Mary Rendal.

Sources: https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

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Geiger in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: September 16, 1988

Ethnicity:
*father – German, English, Scottish, French-Canadian
*mother – Italian, Spanish

Teddy Geiger is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is a trans woman.

Teddy’s paternal grandfather was George John Geiger (the son of George August Geiger and Mary Frances Brown). Teddy’s grandfather George was born in New York. Teddy’s great-grandfather George was born in New York, the son of George John Geiger, whose parents were German, and of Mary Agnes Kranz, whose parents were also German. Teddy’s great-grandmother Mary was born in New York, to English parents, Thomas Joseph Brown and Ellen King.

Teddy’s paternal grandmother is Eleanore/Eleanor A. “Ellie” Sweeney (the daughter of Edward Sweeney and Oleva/Eva “Marie” Regnier). Eleanore was born in Massachusetts. Edward was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Canada, Joseph Sweeney and Melvina Gregoire. Oleva was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Arthur Regnier, who was French-Canadian, and of Mary Rolland, whose parents were French-Canadian.

Teddy’s maternal grandfather was Salvatore Rizzo (the son of Alfonso/Alphonso Rizzo and Mary Carrie). Salvatore was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Teddy’s maternal grandmother is Angela/Angeline Lepina/Lapina (the daughter of Enrique “Henry” Lepina/Lapina and Manuela Santiago). Angela was born in New York, to parents from Spain.

Sources: Obituary of Teddy’s paternal grandfather, George John Geiger – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Teddy’s maternal grandfather, Salvatore Rizzo – http://buffalonews.com

Obituary of Teddy’s maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – http://legacy.com

Teddy’s maternal grandmother, Angela/Angeline Lepina/Lapina, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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James in 2018, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ashton L. Parson

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

Date of Birth: June 7, 1991

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American
*mother – English, German, Scottish, Irish, Northern Irish/Scots-Irish

Parson James is an American singer and songwriter.

He has described himself as biracial. His father is African-American and his mother is white. He was raised by his mother.

Parson’s maternal grandfather was George Leland Stroud (the son of Thomas Simpson Stroud and Elma Chisholm). George was born in South Carolina. Thomas was born in South Carolina, the son of David Calvin Stroud and Mary Cornelia Huggins. Elma was born in South Carolina, the daughter of Gilbert Grafton Chisholm and Bonnie Vermelle Tolson.

Parson’s maternal grandmother is Machaelle Smith (the daughter of William Charles Smith and Joyce Marie Ewers). William was born in Wisconsin, the son of Herbert A. Smith and Emma Helena Matilda Fritz, whose parents were German. Joyce was born in Iowa, the daughter of William McKinley Ewers and Ethel Mabel Osborne.

Sources: Obituary of Parson’s maternal grandfather, George Leland Stroud – http://genealogybuff.com

Obituary of Parson’s maternal great-grandmother, Joyce Marie (Ewers) Smith – http://www.familysearch.org

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Anderson in 2012, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Lynn Rene Anderson

Date of Birth: 26 September, 1947

Place of Birth: Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.

Date of Death: 30 July, 2015

Place of Death: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*37,5% Swedish
*37,5% Norwegian
*25% Mix of English, Welsh, Dutch, German, remote Scottish and French.

Lynn Anderson was an American country singer. She is known for her song “Rose Garden.”

She was the daughter of Liz Haaby and Clarence Selmer “Casey” Anderson. Her father was of one quarter Swedish and one quarter Norwegian ancestry, with the rest being a mix of English, Welsh, Dutch, German, Scottish and French, descent, with deep lines in the U.S. Her mother was of half Norwegian and half Swedish ancestry.

Lynn’s paternal grandfather was Carl Frederick Martin Anderson (the son of Charles Edward Anderson and Anna Rhonas). Charles was Swedish, from Jönköping, with his father being Ander Clauson. Anna was born in Norway.

Lynn’s paternal grandmother was Grace Louise Norton (the daughter of Henry Domie Norton and Nancy Ann Williams). Henry was the son of Henry Norton, from Illinois, and of Nancy Caroline Phillips, from Michigan. Lynn’s great-grandmother Nancy was the daughter of Campbell Bogart Williams and Nancy Anna Debord, who were from Kentucky.

Lynn’s maternal grandfather was Edwin Martiinious Haaby (the son of Edward H. Haaby and Karen Thygesatter Langemo). Edward was born in Ostfold, Norway, the son of Iven Hansen and Christine Nilsdatter. Karen was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Norwegian parents, Thyge Nilsson Langemo and Kari Thorbjørnsdatter Vrålstad.

Lynn’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Sirade Norman (the daughter of John Peter Norman and Selma Reinholdina Sjoberg). John was born in Minnesota, the son of Swedish parents from Gävleborg, Petter Hansson Norman and Sigrid Ackerland. Selma was born in Västerbotten, Sweden, the daughter of Erik Sjöberg and Inga Christina Sedin.

Sources: https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth name: Judith Marjorie Collins

Date of birth: 1 May, 1939

Place of birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, with smaller degrees of Scottish, Irish, German, Swiss-German, Dutch, Manx, remote French.

Judy Collins is an American singer and songwriter, known for being one of the greatest figures of folk music in the world. She has deep deep lines in the U.S. Most of her ancestry is English, with smaller degrees of Scottish, Irish, German, Swiss-German, Dutch, Manx, and remote French.

Her father was Charles Thomas Collins, a blind singer, pianist and radio show host. Her mother was Marjorie Lorraine Byrd.

Judy’s paternal grandfather was Frank Wilfred Collins (the son of Thomas Oliver Collins and Amelda/Melda Johnson). Thomas was born in Iowa, the son of James H. Collins, from Virginia, and Margaret Ann Long, from Tennessee. Amelda was the daughter of Cornelius E. Johnson and Elizabeth Nancy Laughlin, both from Ohio.

Judy’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Marion Booth (the daughter of Charles William Booth and Laura Ann Peterson). Charles was the son of John Booth, who was English, and Marion Todd, who was born in Canada to Scottish parents. Laura was the daughter of Martin Bowers Peterson and Margaret Ann Bowers, both from Indiana.

Judy’s maternal grandfather was John Oscar Byrd (the son of John Hamilton Byrd and Mary Ann Ballard). John was the son of COL. Joseph Byrd and Anna Pride, both from Tennessee. Mary was the daughter of John Eblen Ballard and Elizabeth E. Robinson, both from Tennessee.

Judy’s maternal grandmother was Agnes May Cope (the daughter of Morris Cope and Mary Ada Brown). Morris was the son of George Cope, from Virginia, and Julie Ann/Guliann Townsend, from Ohio. Mary was the daughter of Hezekiah Brown and Amanda M. Smith, both from Ohio.

Sources:

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/LJ4R-LJ9

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L85X-CKK

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Birth name: Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr.

Date of birth: 17 November, 1938

Place of birth: Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Ethnicity: English (including Cornish), distant German and Irish

Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian singer and musician, and one of the greatest figures in folk, folk-rock and country music. He has achieved The Order of Ontario and The Order of Canada for his notorious influence.

Gordon Lightfoot is of predominantly English ancestry (including one eighth Cornish), with distant German and possibly some Irish. He has some deep lines in Canada and The U.S. through his paternal great-grandfather David George Swartz, the rest being mostly recent English immigrants.

His father was Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Sr., and his mother was Jessie Vick Trill.

Gordon’s paternal grandfather was George Lightfoot (the son of Joseph Lightfoot and Elizabeth Ann Inch). George was born in Lambton, Ontario. Joseph was born in England, the son of Henry Lightfoot and Jane Calvert, both from Yorkshire. Elizabeth Ann was born in Boyton, Cornwall, the daughter of Richard Inch and Mary Hawken, both of Cornish ancestry.

Gordon’s paternal grandmother was Emma Jane Swartz (the daughter of David George Swartz and Emma Jane Joyes). Emma Jane Swartz was born in Norfolk, Ontario. David was the son of Jacob Swartz Jr. and Luema Smith, both from Ontario. Emma Jane Joyes was the daughter of Solomon “Sol” Joyes, who was born in Canada to English parents, and Emma Lois Anscomb, who was English.

Gordon’s maternal grandfather was John Trill (the son of Walter Trill and Sarah Maria Wilkes). John was born in Simcoe, Ontario. Walter was English, the son of John Trill and Martha Catt. Sarah Maria was English, the daughter of James Wilkes and Elizabeth Ann.

Gordon’s maternal grandmother was Ethel Kate Woods (the daughter of John Austin Woods and Mary Ann Vick). Ethel was born in Simcoe, Ontario. John Austin was English, from the Isle of Wight, the son of Thomas Woods and Selah Wheeler. Mary Ann was born in Monroe, New York, U.S., the daughter of an English father, George Vick, and a mother born in Canada, Eliza Emily Beiley.

Sources: Genealogy of Gordon Lightfoot — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/LRWB-NLZ

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Birth name: Gena Lee Nolin

Date of birth: 29 November, 1971

Place of birth: Carlton, Minnesota, U.S.

Ethnicity: Norwegian, Irish, English, Swedish, distant Scottish and German

Gena Lee Nolin is an American actress and model, known for her character Neely Capshaw in the television series Baywatch. Her father is Ronald Neil Nolin, and her mother is Patricia May Rodgers.

Gena is of half Scandinavian (mostly Norwegian with some Swedish) and about a quarter Irish ancestry. The other quarter is mostly English, with deep lines in America. Some of her lines lead to Royal ancestry, since she is a descendant of Lady Mary Boleyn (sister of Anne Boleyn) and her husband Sir William Carey, among other nobility (Edward III King of England for example).

Gena’s paternal grandfather was Leroy Emerson Nolin (the son of Emil Leonard Nolin and Dora Ethel Barber). Emil was born in Minnesota, the son of Swedish parents from Älvsborg, Johannes Andersson and Clara Larsdotter. Dora was born in Indiana, the daughter of Thomas Allen Barber and Martha Jane Hurt. Dora Ethel had deep lines in the U.S.

Gena´s paternal grandmother was Harriet Marion Hatleli/Hatlekin (the daughter of Olaf Emil Hatleli and Lillian Christianson). Olaf was born in Minnesota, the son of Lars Olsen Hatleli, who was Norwegian, and Marie Johnson, who was of Scandinavian descent. Lillian was born in Minnesota, and was of Scandinavian descent.

Gena’s maternal grandfather was William George Rodgers (the son of Andrew Rodgers and Mary Alicia “May” Huggard). Andrew was born in Ireland. Mary Alicia was born in County of Mayo, Ireland, the daughter of Robert Martin Huggard and Miriam Jane Leonard.

Gena’s maternal grandmother was Marie Frances Sween (the daughter of Herbert Joseph Sween and Grace B. Malloy). Herbert was born in Minnesota, the son of John Sween, who was Norwegian, and Emma Johanna Hanson, who was born in Minnesota of Scandinavian descent. Grace was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Dennis C. Malloy and Maud M. Wellman. Grace had deep lines in America.

Sources: Birth record of Gena Lee Nolin — https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VC87-99L

Divorce record of Roland N Nolin and Patricia M Nolin — https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKSK-B4S

Birth record of Roland Neil Nolin — https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VCJD-CML

Birth record of Patricia May Rodgers — https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VCXV-J7B

Birht record of Leroy E. Nolin — https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4ZQ-6FB

Family tree of Leroy E. Nolin — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/LB8M-8S1

Family tree of Harriet Marion Hatleli (with second husband Merlyn Dean Nelson) – https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/LBHB-8PX

Family tree of William George Rodgers and Marie Frances Sween — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GS7B-KZS

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Date of Birth: 12 December, 1863

Place of Birth: Ådalsbruk, Løten, Sweden–Norway

Date of Death: 23 January, 1944

Place of Death: Oslo, Norway

Ethnicity: Norwegian, as well as distant Danish, German, and Swedish

Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter. He is known for his painting The Scream (1893). He also painted Madonna and The Sick Child.

Edvard was the son of Laura Catherine (Bjølstad) and Christian Munch, who was a doctor and medical officer. Edvard was related to painter Jacob Munch and historian Peter Andreas Munch. His family moved to Christiania during his childhood.

Edvard’s paternal grandfather was Edvard Storm Munch (the son of Sogneprest Peter Sørensen Munch and Christine Sophie Johansdatter Storm). Edvard’s grandfather Edvard was born in Vågå prestegård, Vågå, Oppland. Peter was the son of Søren/Sören Rasmussen/Rasmussön Munch and Kristine Edvardsdatter Røring, whose father was born in Aalborg, Ålborg, Denmark, and appeared to have been of Danish, German, and Norwegian descent. Edvard’s great-grandmother Christine was the daughter of Sogneprest Johannes/Johan Mikkelsen Storm, who had at least partial Swedish ancestry, and of Magdalena/Magdalene Axelsdatter/Axeldotter Stub or Ingeborg Birgitte Røring.

Edvard’s paternal grandmother was Johanne Sophie Andreasdtr/Andreasdatter Hofgaard (the daughter of Sogneprest Andreas Hofgaard and Mette Abigaiel/Abigael Petersen/Petersdatter). Johanne was born in Skjeberg, Østfold. Andreas was the son of Sogneprest Ambrosius Flor Hofgaard and Else Hansdatter Schmidt. Mette was the daughter of Andreas Petersen and Petronelle Christensdatter, Løvberget.

Edvard’s maternal grandfather was Skipsreder Andreas Larsen Bjølstad (the son of Lars Larsen Bjølstad and Karen Frantzdatter Bjølstad). Andreas was born in Bjølstad/Åsgård, Glemmen, Østfold. Lars was the son of Andreas Larsen Bjølstad and Berthe Bentsdatter Bjølstad. Karen was the daughter of Frantz Jacobsen Rød/Busmund and Inger Jensdatter Rød.

Edvard’s maternal grandmother was Inger Marie Hansdatter Holm (the daughter of Sergeant Hans Olsen Holm and Margrethe Jensdatter Rød). Inger was born in Fuglenebb gård, Torsnes, Fredrikstad, Ostfold. Hans was the son of Peder Johansen Hunn and Ole Jørgensen Fuglenebb. Margrethe was the daughter of Sergeant Jens Andersen Rød and Johanne Pedersdatter Hunn.

Source: Genealogy of Edvard Munch – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Alexa Ann Shaw

Date of Birth: August 11, 1944

Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: January 15, 2022

Place of Death: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, distant German

Alexa McDonough was a Canadian politician. She was Leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), from October 14, 1995 to January 25, 2003. She was also a Leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party, from November 16, 1980 to November 19, 1994, and a Member of Parliament for Halifax (NS), from June 2, 1997 to October 14, 2008. Alexa was the second woman to lead the federal NDP, after Audrey McLaughlin.

Alexa was the daughter of Marjorie Jean (MacKinnon) and Lloyd Shaw (Lloyd Robert Shaw). Her father was a wealthy businessperson, political activist, and organizer, and a member of the Order of Canada, who held socialist and progressive beliefs. He served as the first research director for the federal NDP’s predecessor, the national Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), and was an early NDP financial backer.

Alexa’s mother was born in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, to Canadian parents. Alexa’s ancestry included recent Scottish immigrants and deep roots in Nova Scotia, going back to the 1780s. Many of her forebears were Colonial Americans (of largely English descent) who settled in Nova Scotia during the late 1700s, and had roots in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in particular.

Alexa had two children with her former husband, lawyer Peter McDonough.

Alexa’s paternal grandfather was Lloyd Ethelbert Shaw (the son of Robert Shaw and Mary Eliza Davison). Lloyd’s family owned L.E. Shaw, Ltd, who were brickmakers. He was born in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. Robert was the son of William Shaw and Margaret Davison. Mary was the daughter of Robert Davison and Mary Holmes.

Alexa’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Maud Morse (the daughter of David Jonathan Morse and Susan Amelia Fitz Randolph). Lillian was born in Bridgetown, Annapolis, Nova Scotia. David was the son of David Morse and Sarah Harriet Morse. Susan was the daughter of Samuel Rowland Fitz Randolph, whose father was born in Richmond, New York, U.S., and of Maria Ann Bishop.

Alexa’s maternal grandfather was Donald Lauchlin MacKinnon (the son of John Alexander MacKinnon and Catherine MacLean). Donald was born in East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia. John was the son of Scottish parents, Alexander MacKinnon and Mary McKay, who were born on Isle of Muck. Catherine was the daughter of Scottish parents, Hector MacLean, who was born on Kilmory, Isle of Rum, and of Sarah McQuarrie, who was also born on Isle of Rum.

Alexa’s maternal grandmother was Winnifred Cruickshank (the daughter of James Angus Cruickshank and Mary Jane Creelman). Winnifred was born in Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia, Canada. James was the son of James Cruickshank, whose father was from Ayrshire, Scotland and whose mother was from Tyree and Coll, Argyll, Scotland; and of Nancy MacCarthy. Mary Jane was the daughter of Mayhew Tupper Creelman and Sophia Hall, whose father was born in Devonshire, England.

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Birth Name: Linda Evenstad

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

Date of Birth: November 18, 1942

Ethnicity:
*father – Norwegian
*mother – English, some German, Polish, Irish, distant Scottish and Welsh

Linda Evans is an American actress. She is known for her roles, as Krystle Carrington on Dynasty, and The Big Valley, both television series, and in the films Beach Blanket Bingo, Avalanche Express, and Tom Horn.

Linda is the daughter of Arlene Cecilia/Cecelia and Alba Evenstad, who were professional dancers. Her father was of entirely Norwegian ancestry. Her mother was of mostly English descent, along with some German, Polish, and Irish, and distant Scottish and Welsh, ancestry, including some deep lines in the U.S. Linda was raised mostly in North Hollywood, California.

Linda’s paternal grandfather was Haakon Mathius/Mathias Evenstad (the son of Mathias/Mattias Knudsen Evenstad and Oline Jensen Olsdatter Sveen). Haakon was born on Evenstad farm, Nes, Hedmark, Norway. Linda’s great-grandfather Mathias was the son of Knud Knudsen Evenstad and Kari Tostensdatter Knudsen. Oline was the daughter of Ole Jensen Taskerud and Mette Håvelsdatter/Hovelsdatter.

Linda’s paternal grandmother was Ann/Anna Caroline Nilsen/Nelson (the daughter of Ove Benoni Nilsen/Nelson and Adreanna/Andreanna/Adrianna Olsdatter Skjellegrind/Henning). Anna was born in Minnesota, to Norwegian parents. Ove was born in Stod, Nord-Trøndelag, the son of Nils Nilson/Baardsen and Ingeborg Pauline Olsdatter. Adreanna was born in Sparbu, Steinkjer, Nord-Trondelag, the daughter of Ole Andersen Tollstad and Anne Marie Eriksdatter.

Linda’s maternal grandfather was Fredrick Allen Malcolm Dart (the son of George Augustus Dart and Hattie Adella Covey). Fredrick was born in Minnesota. George was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Albert Dart and Sibyl Peake, whose own mother was an Irish immigrant. Hattie was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Wilder F. Covey and Sarah J. Wilson, who were from Vermont.

Linda’s maternal grandmother was Viola Muriel Konasky (who possibly was the daughter of Fred Konasky and Isabella Davis). Viola was born in New York. The surname Konasky may indicate Polish ancestry. Viola’s grandmother was Matilda, who was born in Germany.

Sources: Genealogies of Linda Evans – https://www.geni.com
https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Linda’s maternal grandparents, Fredrick Allen Malcolm Dart and Viola Muriel Konasky – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: April 29, 2002

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), French-Canadian, German, Swiss-Romansh, Austrian, Scottish

Grace Kaufman is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors Lisa Picotte and David Kaufman.

Grace’s paternal grandfather was of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Her paternal grandmother’s ancestry was of five eighths German, one eight Swiss-Romansh, one eighth Austrian, and one eighth Scottish.

Grace’s paternal grandfather is Richard J. Kaufman (the son of Harry Kaufman and Ruth Silver). Harry was the son of Russian Jewish parents, Max Kaufman and Dora/Dwojre Wittenburg. Ruth was the daughter of Joseph Silver, whose parents were Russian/Polish Jews, and of Bertha/Betti Fromet, who was a Hungarian Jew.

Grace’s paternal grandmother is Judith Ann Pfeiffer (the daughter of Frank Pfeiffer and Anna Louise Risch). Frank was the son of Nickolaus Pfeiffer and Katarina Wolf, both ethnic Germans from Hungary. Anna was the daughter of John Risch and Louise Kellman; Grace’s great-great-grandfather John was the son of Christian Risch, who was born in Waltensburg, Switzerland, of Swiss-Romansh descent, and of Anna Schmid, who was born in Mals, South Tyrol, Italy, of Austrian ancestry. Grace’s great-great-grandmother Louise was the daughter of Otto Kellman, who was German, and of Ellen Ritchie, whose parents were Scottish.

Grace’s maternal grandfather was Gene Picotte (the son of Joseph Charles Elie Picotte and Olive Catherine Reaume). Gene was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, of French-Canadian descent. Joseph was the son of Napoleon Picotte and Angele Marchildon. Olive was the daughter of Alexander Reaume and Mary Agnes Tremblay.

Sources: Genealogy of Grace Kaufman (focusing on her father’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org

Obituary of Grace’s maternal grandfather, Gene Picotte – https://lasvegassun.com

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Birth Name: Eunice Mary Quedens

Date of Birth: April 30, 1908

Place of Birth: Mill Valley, Marin, California, U.S.

Date of Death: November 12, 1990

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

Ethnicity: German, some Danish

Eve Arden was an American film, stage, and television actress, and comedian. She performed in leading and supporting roles over nearly six decades. She was the daughter of Lucille and Charles Peter Quedens. Her grandparents were all born in Germany.

Eve’s paternal grandfather was Charles Henry Augustus Quedens (the son of Nanning Quedens and Dorothea Amalie Wilhelmine Dreis). Charles was born in St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany. Nanning was the son of Georg Hinrich Hark Quedens and Thur Nahmens Peters, who were from Amrum, Schleswig-Holstein. Dorothea was born in Hamburg, the daughter of Daniel Dreis and Dorothea Christine Verdick.

Eve’s paternal grandmother was Lucie Margarethe Diercks (the daughter of Hinrich Diercks and Maria Catharina Wilders). Lucie was born in Bremen, Germany.

Eve’s maternal grandfather was Bernard Frank. Bernard was born in Germany.

Eve’s maternal grandmother was Louisa Mertens. Louisa was born in Germany.

Source: Genealogy of Eve Arden – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Julie Peck

Date of Birth: September 26, 1926

Place of Birth: Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Sonoma, California, United States

Date of Death: October 18, 2000

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

Ethnicity: English, Irish, smaller amounts of German, Scottish, and French

Julie London was an American singer and actress. She was a torch singer, known for her contralto vocals, and her recording of the famous song “Cry Me a River.” She starred in the films The Fat Man, Saddle the Wind, Man of the West, and The Wonderful Country, and on the series Emergency!, among other works.

Julie was the daughter of Josephine and Clarence Leamon Peck, who were a song-and-dance team in vaudeville. She was raised in San Bernardino, then Hollywood, California. She was married to actor, jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter Bobby Troup, until his death. She had two children with her former husband, actor, producer, and director Jack Webb; and three children with Bobby.

Julie’s paternal grandfather was Wallace Elwood Peck (the son of Sedley Clarendale Peck and Mary Emeline Hazen). Wallace was born in Ohio. Sedley was the son of Horace Robert Peck, who was born in New York, and of Mary Johnson, who was born in Virginia. Julie’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of George Washington Hazen, who was born in Worthington, Massachusetts, and of Mary Salisbury, who was an English immigrant.

Julie’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Santry O’Brian (the daughter of Stephen O’Brian and Ellen Santry). Elizabeth was born in Virginia City, Nevada, to Irish immigrant parents.

Julie’s maternal grandfather was Franklin J. Taylor (the son of Wilmer Alfred Taylor and Josephine Wurmser). Franklin was born in Ohio. Wilmer was the son of William B. Taylor and Dissiah Larkins. Julie’s great-grandmother Josephine was the daughter of Oswald Wurmser and Françoise Allheily, who were from Alsace, France. Oswald was of German descent and Françoise was of French descent.

Julie’s maternal grandmother was Lillie June Etta Street (the daughter of Mannon Brady Street, Sr. and Cerilda Jane Smith). Lillie was born in Michigan. Mannon was the son of Emberson Street and Sophia Arnold. Cerilda was the daughter of David Smith and Harriet Good.

Sources: Genealogies of Julie London – https://www.geni.com
https://www.familysearch.org

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