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Scott Waugh

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Birth Name: Scott M. Waugh

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 22, 1970

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Scottish, Irish, German, some Swiss-German
*mother – Palestinian Palestinian, possibly other

Scott Waugh is an American film director, producer, and stunt performer. He has directed the films Act of Valor and Need for Speed, among others.

His father was stunt performer Fred Waugh (born Frederic M. Waugh). His brother is film director, writer, producer, actor, and stunt performer Ric Roman Waugh. Among their maternal cousins is professional cyclist Emile Abraham.

His father was American, and was mostly of English, Scottish, Irish, German, and some Swiss-German descent. His mother is from Trinidad and Tobago, and is of at least partial Arab Palestinian ancestry.

He is married to actress Beth Waugh, with whom he has two children.

Scott’s paternal grandfather was Frederick Edgar “Freddie” Waugh (the son of Charles William Waugh and Ida Amanda Farren). Frederick was born in Indiana. Charles was born in Ohio, the son of Jacob Waugh and Elmira McNeal. Ida was born in Ohio, the daughter of James A. Farren and Christina Cluff.

Scott’s paternal grandmother was Margaret May/Mae Smith (the daughter of Kirby Smith and Carrie L. Payne/Kayne). Margaret was born in Indiana. Kirby was born in Indiana, the son of John William Smith and Clarissa Stodgehill. Carrie was born in Indiana, the daughter of William Henry Payne and Nancy Samantha Chasteen/Chastenne.

Sources: Genealogy of Scott’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Scott’s paternal aunt – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Scott’s maternal uncle – https://deathnotices1.rssing.com

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Nikki Boyer

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Birth Name: Nicole Suzanne Boyer

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

Date of Birth: July 22, 1975

Ethnicity: French/French-Canadian, German, English, Scottish, some Native American [including Kaskaskia]

Nikki Boyer is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She has hosted Yahoo!’s Daytime in No Time and co-hosted Watch This! on TV Guide Channel.

Her father had French/French-Canadian, alongside some German and Native American, ancestry. Many of his ancestors were related. Some of his French ancestors had children with Native American women from the Kaskaskia region. Her mother is mostly of German, English, and Scottish descent.

Nikki’s paternal grandfather was Charles Homer Boyer (the son of Roger Boyer and Ava/Anie Bequette). Charles was born in Missouri. Roger was born in Missouri, the son of Eugene Boyer and Mary Dora Boyer. Ava was born in Missouri, the daughter of Joseph Narcissus Bequette and Emma Thebeau.

Nikki’s paternal grandmother was Louise Theresa Bequette (the daughter of James Theodore Bequette and Laura Coleman). Louise was born in Missouri. James was born in Missouri, the son of Francis Theodore Bequette and Clotilde/Clotilda Marie Portais/Portell. Laura was born in Missouri, the daughter of Leon Thomas Coleman/Kuhlman and Justeen Politte.

Nikki’s paternal grandparents were second cousins. Both of them descended from a woman named Dorothée Olivier, who was born, c. 1728, in Kaskaskia, Illinois, the daughter of a Frenchman, Jean Baptiste Olivier, and of a Native American woman, Marthe Thérèse Accica/Axiga/Ariga.

Nikki’s maternal grandfather was William E. Barnes (the son of John Richard Barnes and Maude P. Carter). William was born in Missouri. John was born in Missouri, the son of Levi Barnes and Paralee Knox. Maude was born in Missouri, the daughter of George W. Carter and Margaret White.

Nikki’s maternal grandmother was Norma Helen Stucke (the daughter of Carl/Charles August Stucke and Loretta J. Gerst). Norma was born in Missouri. Carl was born in Missouri, and was likely the son of Charles Stucke, whose parents were German, and of Minnie, whose parents were also German. Loretta was born in Missouri, the daughter of August H. Gerst, whose parents were ethnic Germans, from Alsace, France; and of Elizabeth Jackson, whose own mother was English.

Sources: Obituary of Nikki’s father – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Nikki’s paternal grandmother, Louise Theresa (Bequette) Boyer – http://legacy.com

Genealogy of Nikki’s mother (through her own sister) – http://findagrave.com

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Marty York

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Birth Name: Omar Kenneth Esmaeel

Place of Birth: Auburn, Placer, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 23, 1980

Ethnicity:
*father – Egyptian
*mother – English, Irish, German, Norwegian, one quarter Russian, possibly other

Marty York is an American actor. He is known for his work in the film The Sandlot and on the series Boy Meets World, among other titles.

His father is Egyptian. His mother, cinematographer and digital technician Deanna Esmaeel (née Lehan), is mostly of English, Irish, German, Norwegian, and Russian descent. She adopted her stepfather’s surname at a young age.

Marty’s paternal grandfather was named Mohammed Esmaeel.

Marty’s paternal grandmother was named Zeneb Zaher.

Marty’s maternal grandfather was John Lawrence “Jack” Lehan, Jr. (the son of John Lawrence Lehan and Agnes Borghild Tiller). Marty’s grandfather John was born in California. Marty’s great-grandfather John was born in Iowa, the son of Daniel Martin Lehan, whose parents were Irish, and of Alma Viola Steele. Agnes was born in Iowa, to Norwegian parents, George Edward Tiller and Matilda Sundland.

Marty’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Gay Davis (the daughter of a father surnamed Davis, and of Yvonne Olga Vasutin/Vasyutin). Marilyn was born in California. Yvonne was born in California, to Russian parents, John Vasutin and Frances, who were likely ethnic Russians.

Sources: Marriage record of Marty’s maternal grandmother, Marilyn Gay Davis, and step-grandfather – https://familysearch.org

Marty’s maternal great-grandmother, Yvonne Olga (Vasutin/Vasyutin) Davis, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Amelia Heinle

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Birth Name: Amelia March Heinle

Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 17, 1973

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Scottish, one eighth Swedish, some French, Swiss-German and Welsh, distant Dutch

Amelia Heinle is an American actress. She is known for her role on the soap opera The Young and The Restless, among others.

She is married to actor and producer Thad Luckinbill. She has a son with her former husband, actor, producer, director, and musician Michael Weatherly; and two children with Thad.

She was raised in Arizona and New Jersey.

Amelia’s paternal grandfather was Loren Francis Heinle (the son of Carl Albert Heinle and Grace Elizabeth Warren). Loren was born in Pennsylvania. Carl was born in New York, the son of Carl Albert Heinle, whose parents were German, and of Katherine Bennedum, who was German. Grace was born in New York, the daughter of Joseph B. Warren and Anna M. Buckel, whose parents were German.

Amelia’s paternal grandmother was Mary Eleanor Lay (the daughter of Joseph Lewis Lay and Inez Marion Loy). Mary was born in Arizona. Joseph was born in Tennessee, the son of Elijah Lay and Mary Ann Petree. Inez was born in Arizona, the daughter of William Loy and Eleanor Marjorie Carrier.

Amelia’s maternal grandfather was Richard Dowler Swanson (the son of Richard Linne Swanson and Katherin Adeline Wilson). Amelia’s grandfather Richard was born in New York. Amelia’s great-grandfather Richard was born in New York, the son of Charles Adolphus Swanson, who was Swedish, and of Hulda Rosalia Valien, whose parents were Swedish. Katherin was born in New York, the son of Fred Horace Wilson, whose father was English, and of Angie Lenore Dowler.

Amelia’s maternal grandmother was Gloria L. Phetteplace (the daughter of Leon Wilford Phetteplace and Romayne/Romyne T. Jenkins). Gloria was born in New York. Leon was born in New York, the son of John Phetteplace and Minnie Baker, who was English. Romayne was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Gifford Jenkins and Lou Ella/Louella Thompson.

Sources: Obituary of Amelia’s paternal grandmother, Mary Eleanor (Lay) Heinle – http://obits.arizonagravestones.org

Marriage announcement of Amelia’s parents – http://newspapers.com

Obituary of Amelia’s maternal grandmother, Gloria L. (Phetteplace) Swanson – http://findagrave.com

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Christopher Atkins

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Birth Name: Christopher Atkins Bomann

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

Date of Birth: February 21, 1961

Ethnicity: Irish, English, smaller amounts of Scottish, Norwegian, French, German, remote Welsh and Cornish

Christopher Atkins is an American actor. He is known for starring in the film The Blue Lagoon (1980), and for his roles in The Pirate Movie and on the show Dallas.

Christopher has two children with his former wife, Lyn Barron Weber, who is from Australia.

Christopher’s paternal grandfather was Donald Bomann (the son of George Atkins Bomann and Maria/Marie/May Celia Loizeaux). Donald was born in New Jersey. George was the son of Joseph R. Bomann, who was Norwegian, from Halden, Østfold, and of Mary Emma Burns. Christopher’s great-grandmother Marie was the daughter of Paul Jacob William Loizeaux, who was French, from Lemé, Aisne, Picardie, and of Celia Adelaide Sanderson, whose father was Irish and mother was English.

Christopher’s paternal grandmother was Janet Jordan O’Ryan (the daughter of John Francis O’Ryan and Jeannette/Janet Florence Holmes). Christopher’s grandmother Janet was born in New York. Christopher’s great-grandfather John F. O’Ryan was a Manhattan attorney, politician, government official, and military officer, who served as commander of the 27th Division during WWI, and was a member of the New York State Transit Commission, and New York City Police Commissioner. He was the son of Francis O’Ryan, who was Irish, and of Anna Jane Barry, who was also of Irish heritage. Christopher’s great-grandmother Jeannette was the daughter of John Funnell Holmes, Jr. and Elizabeth Jordan, whose parents were Irish.

Christopher’s maternal grandfather was William Lucius Hitchcock (the son of William Raymond Hitchcock and Emily Clark Brown). Christopher’s grandfather William was born in Sanford, New York, and had deep roots in upstate NY. Christopher’s great-grandfather William was the son of Albert Demetrius Hitchcock and Mary Jane Raymond. Emily was the daughter of Charles Kimball Brown and Elizabeth Mesick Hoffman, whose parents were German.

Christopher’s maternal grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Bailey (the daughter of Raymond Westerman Bailey and Martha Edna Maxwell). Mary was born in Pennsylvania. Raymond was the son of Charles Augustus Bailey and Abbie Lillian Badger. Martha was the daughter of Marlette Maxwell and Elizabeth Aldora Thurston.

Sources: Genealogies of Christopher Atkins (focusing on his father’s side) – https://familypedia.fandom.com
https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Christopher’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage announcement of Christopher’s paternal grandparents, Donald Bomann and Janet Jordan O’Ryan – https://news.hrvh.org

Christopher’s paternal grandparents, Donald Bomann and Janet Jordan O’Ryan, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Christopher’s paternal grandfather, Donald Bomann, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Christopher’s maternal grandfather, William L. Hitchcock – https://www.geni.com

Christopher’s maternal grandfather, William L. Hitchcock, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Cait Fairbanks

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Birth Name: Caitlin Elizabeth Baunoch

Place of Birth: Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 29, 1993

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, Hungarian, French/French-Canadian

Cait Fairbanks is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She is known for her role as Tessa Porter on soap opera The Young and The Restless. As a musician, she is also credited as Ginesse. Her name Fairbanks comes from her maternal grandmother.

Cait’s paternal grandfather is named Robert L. Baunoch (the son of Joseph John Baunoch and Margaret Kota). Robert was born in Michigan, to parents from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Joseph was the son of John Baunoch and Katherine “Katie” Lour/Laur, who were listed as “Magyar” speakers on the 1920 U.S. Census. John’s father was listed as having been born in France. Margaret was born in Tiszacsege, now Hungary, the daughter of Emery James Kota and Rozalia “Rose” Barczi/Barce.

Cait’s paternal grandmother was Betty J. McLennan (the daughter of Robert McLennan and Jessie Bernice Bunton). Betty was born in Michigan. Robert was born in Michigan, to parents from Canada, Farquhar “Robert” McLennan and Mary Elizabeth Dove. Jessie was born in Michigan, the daughter of Charles David Bunton, whose own father was English, and of Flora Mae Moore, who was Canadian.

Cait’s maternal grandfather was named Donald William Jones.

Cait’s maternal grandmother was Laura G. Fairbanks (the daughter of George Benjamin Fairbanks and Olive H. Perkins). Laura was born in Michigan. George was born in Michigan, the son of Charles Wesley Fairbanks and Christiana/Christina Charlotte Beck, whose parents were German. Olive was born in Michigan, the daughter of Henry August Perkins and Laura.

Sources: Obituary of Cait’s paternal grandmother, Betty J. (McLennan) Baunoch – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Cait’s maternal grandmother, Laura G. (Fairbanks) Jones – http://legacy.com

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Marianna Hill

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Birth name: Marianna Hill Schwarzkopf

Date of birth: February 9, 1942

Place of birth: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, English, some Scot-Irish/Northern-Irish and Swiss-German

Marianna Hill is an American actress, best known for her roles in the 60’s.

Marianna’s paternal grandfather was Rudolph Herman Schwarzkopf (the son of Christian Gottfried Schwarzkopf and Friederika Emma Bertha Caroline Louis). Rudolph was born in Newark, New Jersey, to German parents. Christian was born in Sulz am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, the son of Johann Michael Schwarzkopf and Dorothee Gottliebin Lehmann. Friederika was also born in Baden-Württemberg, the daughter of Gottlieb Friedrich Louis and Emma Sophie Kern.

Marianna’s paternal grandmother was Grace Evelyn Hoon (the daughter of Samuel Adam Hoon and Elizabeth Jackson Hatch). Grace was born in Dixon, Illinois. Samuel was the son of Jacob Hoon and Sarah Heckman, and was, at least mostly, of German descent. Elizabeth was the daughter of James Hatch Jr. and Maria Louisa Jackson, and had deep lines in America (mostly English ancestry).

Marianna’s maternal grandfather was Chester Lawrence Hill (the son of Charles Henry Hill and Mary Hawthorn Caldwell). Chester was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. Charles was the son of Rufus Franklin Hill and Sarah Lawrence, and had deep lines in America. Mary was the daughter of James Caldwell and Sarah Ann Hawthorn, and was of Scot-Irish descent.

Marianna’s maternal grandmother was Helen Elisabeth Kissinger (the daughter of John Wagner Kissinger and Mary Ellen Hemmig). Helen was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. John was the son of Amos Kissinger and Mary Ann Wagner, both from Pennsylvania. Mary Ellen was the daughter William D. Hemmig, who had German (including Alsatian) and some Swiss-German ancestry, and of Catharine Sands.

Sources: Family tree of Marianna Hill — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GDBY-L8X

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Stephanie McMahon

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Birth Name: Stephanie Marie McMahon

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

Date of Birth: September 24, 1976 

Stephanie McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter and executive, professional wrestler, and businessperson. She is the Chief Brand Officer of WWE. She is the daughter of Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon, who are professional wrestling promoters and performers in WWE. Her brother, Shane McMahon, is also a professional wrestling executive and performer in WWE. She is married to professional wrestler, actor, and Executive Vice President to WWE, Triple H, with whom she has three children. She has also been credited as Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Stephanie McMahon-Levesque.

Stephanie’s parents were born in North Carolina. Both of Stephanie’s parents have English, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish, and Welsh ancestry. Stephanie’s father also has German ancestry. Her mother also has remote Dutch ancestry. Both of Stephanie’s parents have roots in North Carolina going back to the 1700s.

Stephanie’s paternal grandfather was professional wrestling promoter Vincent J. McMahon who was born in Manhattan, New York. Her paternal great-grandfather was professional wrestling and professional boxing promoter Roderick ‘Jess’ McMahon.(the son of Roderick McMahon and Elizabeth Dowling). Jess was born in Manhattan, New York. His parents were Irish, with his father being from Galway and his mother from County Kilkenny. Stephanie’s paternal great-great-grandfather Roderick was the son of Owen McMahon and Mary. Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard Dowling and Catherine Grass.

Stephanie’s paternal great-grandmother, Rose Davis (the daughter of Eugene H. Davis and Edith Moon) was born in New York. Eugene was the son of Joseph D. Davis and Mary Ann Ripley, who were from Massachusetts, and were of Colonial American (English) descent. Edith was the daughter of Samuel F. Moon and Margaret Christina Gardner. Stephanie’s paternal seventh great-grandfather, Paulus Mohn/Muhn, emigrated from Germany to Colonial New York. Stephanie’s paternal fifth great-grandfather, Paulus Moon, had children with Margaret Murphy/Murphay. Margaret was of Irish descent. Stephanie’s paternal ninth great-grandfather, John Law, emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Colonial Massachusetts.

Stephanie’s paternal grandmother, Victoria Hanner, was born in South Carolina. Stephanie’s paternal great-grandfather was Orpheus William Hanner (the son of John George Hanner and Mary Alvery Kirkman). Orpheus was born in North Carolina. John was the son of Orpheus Smiley Hanner and Margaret Elizabeth Goldston. Mary was the daughter of John Calhoun Kirkman and Elizabeth Della Stone.

Stephanie’s paternal great-grandmother was Victoria Kennedy (the daughter of Andrew McDonald Kennedy and Sarah Elizabeth Fountain). Victoria was born in South Carolina. Andrew was the son of Andrew Jackson Kennedy and Nancy Frances Moore. Sarah was the daughter of John Fountain. Stephanie’s fourth great-grandparents William James Kennedy and Ann O’Cain had Irish heritage. Her paternal seventh great-grandparents, Andrew Hannah and Elizabeth Smith, emigrated from Scotland to Colonial Pennsylvania. Another set of maternal seventh great-grandparents, John Doak and Mary Wilson, emigrated from Northern Ireland to Colonial Virginia. Stephanie’s paternal fifth great-grandfather, Eli Coble/Kobel, was born in North Carolina, to parents of German descent. Stephanie’s paternal eighth great-grandfather, John Rosser, emigrated from Wales to Colonial Virginia. Many of Stephanie’s other maternal ancestors were English immigrants to Colonial America.

Stephanie’s maternal grandparents, Evelyn and Henry Edwards, were born in North Carolina. Henry’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to John Edwards and Jane, who emigrated to Colonial North Carolina from Wales. Stephanie’s maternal great-grandfather was Joseph Edwards (the son of Edwin Edwards and Matilda Bass). Joseph was born in North Carolina, and had English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, Irish, and remote Dutch, ancestry. Matilda was the daughter of Bedredon Bass and Nancy.

Stephanie’s maternal great-grandmother was Annie Jackson (the daughter of Sampson Jackson and Lucinda Bass). Annie was born in North Carolina, and had English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. Lucinda was the daughter of Bright Bass and Sallie. Stephanie’s third great-grandfathers Bedredon and Bright were brothers, making her great-great-grandparents first cousins.

Stephanie’s maternal great-grandfather, Lester Strickland (the son of Andrew Strickland and Ida), was born in North Carolina, and had English, Welsh, Scottish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry. Lester’s paternal ancestry can be traced back to Edmund Strickland, who emigrated to Colonial Connecticut from England in the 1600s. Stephanie’s maternal great-grandmother, Pearl Ammons (the daughter of Joseph Ammons and Effie), was born in North Carolina, and had English, Welsh, Irish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry.

Stephanie’s maternal tenth great-grandmother, Hester Van Vorst, was the daughter of Dutch immigrants, Jacobus Van Vorst and Saertje Fonda, through whom Stephanie is very distantly related to the Fonda family of actors.

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Teddy Sears

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Birth name: Edward M. Sears

Date of birth: April 6, 1977

Place of birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Ethnicity: English, some German, smaller amounts of Scottish, Scot-Irish, Swiss-German, Dutch and Welsh

Teddy Sears is an American actor.

Teddy’s paternal grandfather was Harry Edward Sears II (the son of Harry Edward Sears I and Myrtle Bell Walker). Teddy’s grandfather Harry was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, and was an United States Navy vice admiral and decorated veteran of World War II. He earned the Navy Cross and two Distinguished Flying Crosses while leading a squadron of patrol bombers in the Pacific theatre. Teddy’s great-grandfather Harry was the son of Edward Shailer Sears and Isabel Waggoner. Myrtle was the daughter of Joseph Hiram Walker and Isabella Palmer Woodberry.

Teddy’s paternal grandmother was Gladys Jane Mase (the daughter of Jesse Zwingle Mase and Mary A. Longhrey). Gladys was born in Smithville, Ohio. Jesse was the son of Silas B. Mase and Ida Cordelia Hassler, both who were (at least mostly) of German descent. Mary and her parents were born in Pennsylvania.

Teddy’s maternal grandfather was Charles Roeder Grant Jr. (the son of Charles Roeder Grant Sr. and Irene Dunant Craigen). Teddy’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of Thomas J. Grant and Josephine R. Roeder. Irene was the daughter of William Joseph Craigen and Rebecca Dunant Pue.

Teddy’s maternal grandmother was Tempe Haile Curry (the daughter of Robert Granville Curry and Elise Perry Haile). Tempe was born in Staunton, Virginia. Robert was the son of Charles A. Curry and Grace Elizabeth Duncan. Elise was the daughter of Columbus Newton Haile and Temperance Jackson Perry.

Sources: Family tree of Teddy Sears — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GXCT-MM7

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Cooper Raiff

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Birth Name: Cooper Michael Raiff

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 11, 1997

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, Welsh, French, Swiss, Irish

Cooper Raiff is an American actor and filmmaker. He has written, directed, and starred in the films Shithouse and Cha Cha Real Smooth.

Cooper’s paternal grandfather is named Larry Raiff.

Cooper’s paternal grandmother is Patricia Debrosse (the daughter of Raymond Lewis/Louis Debrosse and Melvina “Melva” Phillips). Raymond was the son of Basil Debrosse, who was of French origin, and of Aline/Adeline/Elma/Ellen Walzer, whose father was Swiss and whose mother was French.

Cooper’s maternal grandfather is Jerry Nelson Wade (the son of Nelson Russell Wade and Myra Keel). Jerry was born in Texas. Cooper’s great-grandfather Nelson was the son of Lee Roy Wade and Eula Russell. Myra was the daughter of Charlie Alexander Keel and Ardell Hall.

Cooper’s maternal grandmother is Betsy Jane Williams (the daughter of Metz Morriss Williams and Margaret Elizabeth Wilson). Betsy was born in Texas. Metz was the son of James Metz Williams and Elizabeth Charlotte Morriss. Margaret was the daughter of James Elmer Wilson, whose father was Irish, and of Nettie Chandler.

Sources: Genealogy of Cooper’s paternal great-grandfather, Raymond Lewis/Louis Debrosse – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Cooper’s maternal great-grandparents, Nelson Russell Wade and Myra (Keel) Wade – https://www.findagrave.com

Cooper’s maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth Wilson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Jake Picking

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Birth Name: Jacob Howard Picking

Place of Birth: Erlangen, Germany

Date of Birth: March 2, 1991

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English

Jake Picking is an American actor. His roles include Dirty Grandpa, Patriots Day, Only the Brave, Top Gun: Maverick, and The First Lady.

He was born in Erlangen, Germany, while his father was in the U.S. Army. He was raised in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Jake’s paternal grandfather is Howard Milton “Skip” Picking III (the son of Howard Milton Picking, Jr. and Evelyn Josephine Brofield). Jake’s grandfather Howard was born in Pennsylvania. Jake’s great-grandfather Howard was the son of Howard Milton Picking and Mary Margaret Davis. Evelyn was the daughter of William E. Brofield and Walentine/Valentine/Valentina Elisabethe Dorothea Deichelmann/Dietchelman/Duchelmann/Dichelmann, whose parents were German.

Jake’s paternal grandmother is Adelle Case (the daughter of Henry Case and Sophia Elizabeth Pomeroy). Adelle was born in Pennsylvania. Henry was the son of Frank P. Case and Lydia L. Smith. Sophia was the daughter of John Webber Pomeroy and Jessie Elizabeth Robbins.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was Gernard J. “Gary” Estadt (the son of Ernest Henry Estadt and Cecelia/Cecilia Marie Diehl). Gary was born in Pennsylvania, and was of German descent. Ernest was the son of Leo Louis Estadt and Johanna S. Hohman. Cecelia was the daughter of John Montgomery Diehl and Marie Alice McCahon.

Jake’s maternal grandmother is Nancy Ann Moran (the daughter of John Patrick Moran and Margaret Hope Colley/Coley). Nancy was born in Pennsylvania. John was the son of Owen J. Moran and Margaret Durkin. Hope was the daughter of Charles Faunsworth Colley and Jane T. Golden.

Sources: https://www.thegovernorsacademy.org
https://www.eliteprospects.com

Marriage record of Jake’s paternal great-grandparents, Howard Milton Picking, Jr. and Evelyn Josephine Brofield – https://www.familysearch.org

Family history of Jake’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Howard Milton Picking – https://catrackgraphics.com

Jake’s paternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Josephine Brofield, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jake’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Walentine/Valentine/Valentina Elisabethe Dorothea Deichelmann/Dietchelman/Duchelmann/Dichelmann, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jake’s paternal great-grandmother, Sophia Elizabeth (Pomeroy) Case – https://stargazette.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Jake’s paternal great-great-grandparents, John Webber Pomeroy and Jessie Elizabeth Robbins – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Jake’s maternal grandfather, Dr. Gernard J. “Gary” Estadt (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com
https://fuldaohio.org

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandfather, Dr. Gernard J. “Gary” Estadt – https://obituaries.tribdem.com

Marriage record of Jake’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John Montgomery Diehl and Marie Alice McCahon – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jake’s maternal great-grandfather, John Patrick Moran – https://thetimes-tribune.newspapers.com

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Shane McMahon

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Birth Name: Shane Brandon McMahon

Place of Birth: Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 15, 1970

Ethnicity: Italian, Irish, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish, Welsh, German, Dutch

Shane McMahon is an American professional wrestling executive, professional wrestler, and businessperson. He is known for his work in WE. He is also the founder and chairman of Ideanomics, an electric vehicle company.

Shane is the son of Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon (née Edwards), who are professional wrestling promoters and performers in WWE. In 1980, his parents co-founded Titan Sports, Inc.; they bought Capitol Wrestling Corporation in 1982, from Vince’s father, later renamed WWF, which then became WWE. Shane’s mother was also Administrator of the Small Business Administration in the federal government, from 2017 to 2019. His sister is WWE Chief Brand Officer and professional wrestler, Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie is married to professional wrestler, business executive, and actor Triple H.

Shane is married to actor, film producer, and public relations agent Marissa Mazzola who is of Italian descent. Marissa has also performed in WWE. They have three children. Shane grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Shane’s parents were born in North Carolina, and both have (varying degrees of) Irish, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish, and Welsh ancestry, with roots in the state going back to the 1700s. Shane’s father also has German ancestry. Her mother also has remote Dutch ancestry.

Shane’s paternal grandfather was professional wrestling promoter Vincent J. McMahon (Vincent James McMahon, the son of Roderick James “Jess” McMahon and Rose Elizabeth Davis). Vincent was born in Manhattan, New York. Roderick was also a professional wrestling and professional boxing promoter. He was the son of Irish parents, Roderick McMahon, from Galway, and Elizabeth Dowling, from County Kilkenny. Roderick owned a hotel. Rose was the daughter of Eugene H. Davis, who was of Colonial American (English) descent, and of Edith Moon. Shane’s seventh great-grandfather, Paulus Mohn/Muhn, emigrated from Germany and settled in Colonial New York. Shane’s fifth great-grandfather, Paulus Moon, had children with Margaret Murphy/Murphay. Margaret was of Irish descent. Shane’s ninth great-grandfather, John Law, emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Colonial Massachusetts.

Shane’s paternal grandmother was Victoria Hanner (the daughter of Orpheus William Hanner and Victoria Kennedy). Shane’s grandmother Victoria was born in South Carolina. Orpheus was the son of John George Hanner and Mary Alvery Kirkman. Shane’s great-grandmother Victoria was the daughter of Andrew McDonald Kennedy and Sarah Elizabeth Fountain. Shane’s fourth great-grandparents William James Kennedy and Ann O’Cain had Irish heritage.

Shane’s maternal grandfather was Henry Edwards (the son of Joseph Edwards and Annie Jackson). Henry was born in North Carolina. Joseph was the son of Edwin Edwards and Matilda Bass. Annie was the daughter of Sampson Jackson and Lucinda Bass. Henry’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to John Edwards and Jane, who emigrated to North Carolina from Wales. Shane’s third great-grandfathers Bedredon and Bright were brothers, making her great-great-grandparents first cousins.

Shane’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Strickland (the daughter of Lester Strickland and Pearl Ammons). Evelyn was born in North Carolina. Lester was the son of Andrew Strickland and Ida. Lester’s paternal ancestry can be traced back to Edmund Strickland, who emigrated to Connecticut from England in the 1600s. Pearl was the daughter of Joseph Ammons and Effie.

His paternal seventh great-grandparents, Andrew Hannah and Elizabeth Smith, emigrated from Scotland to Colonial Pennsylvania. Another set of paternal seventh great-grandparents, John Doak and Mary Wilson, emigrated from Northern Ireland to Colonial Virginia. Shane’s paternal fifth great-grandfather, Eli Coble/Kobel, was born in North Carolina, to parents of German descent. Shane’s paternal eighth great-grandfather, John Rosser, emigrated from Wales to Colonial Virginia. Many of Shane’s other ancestors were English immigrants to Colonial America.

Shane’s maternal tenth great-grandmother, Hester Van Vorst, was the daughter of Dutch immigrants, Jacobus Van Vorst and Saertje Fonda, through whom Shane is very distantly related to the Fonda family of actors.

https://www.biography.com
https://www.irishexaminer.com

Genealogy of Shane McMahon – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Shane’s paternal grandparents, Vincent James McMahon and Victoria Hanner – https://www.familysearch.org

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Chris Olivero

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Birth Name: Christopher Anthony Olivero

Place of Birth: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 15, 1979

Ethnicity:
*25% British Isles [English, Irish, Scottish]
*25% Italian
*25% Polish
*12.5% French
*12.5% German

Chris Olivero is an American actor. He has appeared in the movies Now You See It… (2005) and Seance: The Summoning (2011), and on television series Kyle XY, among other titles.

He is married to Alexandra Picatto, with whom he has one child.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Anton Delmar Olivero (the son of Antonio Olivero and Catterina Giolitti). Anton was born in California, to Italian parents.

Chris’ paternal grandmother was Betty M. DeVaurs (the daughter of Jules F. DeVaurs and Helen Angelina Reding). Betty was born in California. Jules was born in California, the son of August DeVaurs, who was French, and of Emily Pauline Gignous, whose parents were French. Helen was born in California, to parents from Germany, John P. “Jack” Reding and Maria/Marie “Mary” Lemmer.

Chris’ maternal grandfather was Robert C. Long (the son of Clyde Elden Long and Volley/Vollie/Volly Gertrude Huey). Robert was born in Oklahoma. Clyde was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Charles Long and Jeannette Kelly. Volley was born in Texas, and was likely the daughter of Cicero Columbus Huey and Sarah Willie Hardiman/Hardeman.

Chris’ maternal grandmother was Eleanor/Eleanore Mary Cihasky (the daughter of Maksymilian Nick “Max” Cihasky/Cichacki and Helena Czech). Eleanor was born in Wisconsin. Maksymilian was born in New York, to parents from Poland, Andrew Cihasky/Cichacki and Veronica “Verna” Myslinski. Helen was born in Wisconsin, also to parents from Poland, Franciszek “Frank” Czech and Julianna “Julia” Ostrowska.

Marriage record of Chris’ paternal great-grandparents, Jules F. DeVaurs and Helen Angelina Reding – http://familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal great-great-grandfather, John P. “Jack’ Reding, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Chris’ maternal great-grandparents, Clyde Elden Long and Volley/Vollie/Volly Gertrude Huey – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Chris’ maternal grandmother, Eleanor Mary (Cihasky) Long – http://recordnet.com

Obituary of Chris’ maternal great-grandfather, Maksymilian Nick “Max” Cihasky – http://schmidtschulta.com

Obituary of Chris’ maternal great-grandmother, Helen (Czech) Cihasky – http://schmidtschulta.com

Photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

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Zack Silva

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Birth Name: Zackary Silva

Place of Birth: Orcas Island, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 9, 1980

Ethnicity: Swiss-German (maternal grandfather), Bohemian Czech, English, Irish, Dutch, German, one eighth Portuguese

Zack Silva is an American actor. He is known for his roles on the series Watch Over Me and telenovela Desire.

Zack’s paternal grandfather was Charles Lloyd Silva (the son of Charles Lloyd Silva/Silvie and Emma Pollard). Zack’s grandfather Charles was born in Connecticut. Zack’s great-grandfather Zack was born in Connecticut, to Portuguese parents, José Joaquim “Joseph” Silva, who was Azorean, and Josefina A. “Josephine” Cabral. Emma was born in Connecticut, the daughter of Arthur Pollard and Emma King.

Zack’s paternal grandmother was Joan Marie Kral (the daughter of Edward F. Kral and Marie “Mary” Kupka). Joan was born in Illinois. Edward was born in Illinois, to parents from Czechoslovakia. Marie was born in Illinois, the daughter of Josef F. “Joseph Frank” Kupka, who was Czech, and of Josephine Bartuska, whose father was Czech and whose mother likely was German.

Zack’s maternal grandfather was John Milton Von Ah/Vonah (the son of Josef Martin “Joe” Von Ah and Anita Lillian Bannwarth). John was born in California, to parents from Switzerland. Josef was born in Giswil, Obwalden, the son of Ignatz Alois Von Ah and Marie Vogler. Anita was born in Bern, the daughter of Johann Ulrich Bannwarth and Anna Maria Wälchli.

Zack’s maternal grandmother was Wanda Lee McKelvey (the daughter of Edward Wilburn McKelvey and Juanita Addie Kelly). Wanda was born in Colorado. Edward was born in Illinois, the son of John Frederick McKelvey and Clarinda Bell Shahorn. Juanita was born in Iowa, the daughter of Thomas Joseph Kelly, whose parents were Irish, and of Celia Carrie Gulick.

Sources: Marriage record of Zack’s parents – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Zack’s maternal stepgrandfather – http://familysearch.org

Birth record of Zack’s paternal grandmother, Joan Marie (Kral) George – http://familysearch.org

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Nadine Nicole

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Birth Name: Nadine Nicole Heimann

Place of Birth: Rochester, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 15, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – German, possibly other
*mother – Filipino

Nadine Nicole is an American actress. She is known for appearing on the series Dante’s Cove and The Expanse, among other titles.

Her father has German ancestry. Her mother is from the Philippines.

Nadine’s paternal grandfather was named Carl Heimann. He is pictured here.

Source: http://detroitnews.com

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Shelley Hack

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Birth Name: Shelley Marie Hack

Place of Birth: White Plains, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 6, 1947

Ethnicity:
*mother – half Irish, half German

Shelley Hack is an American actress, model, and producer. She is known for her characters in the Charlie’s Angels franchise.

She is the daughter of Patricia and William Hack. She is married to film and television director, producer, and screenwriter Harry Winer, with whom she has a daughter.

Shelley’s maternal grandfather was James Kister Giblin, Sr. (the son of Patrick Henry Giblin and Bridget A. Grant). James was born in Springfield, Illinois. Patrick was an Irish emigrant, from County Roscommon. Bridget was the daughter of Irish parents, James H. Grant and Bridget Keeley.

Shelley’s maternal grandmother was Marie Rose Hack (the daughter of Johann Jacob Andreas Eugene Hack and Dorothea Hackmann). Marie was born in Vincennes, Indiana. Johann was a German immigrant, and was the son of Joseph Hack and Maria Anna Muetsch. Dorothea was also the daughter of German parents, H. R. Hackmann and Dorothea Klatte.

Source: Genealogy of Shelley Hack – https://www.familysearch.org

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Gabrielle Haugh

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Birth Name: Gabrielle Genevieve Haugh

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 7, 1996

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, Scot-Irish, some Scottish and Swiss-German

Gabrielle Haugh is an American model and actress.

Gabrielle’s paternal grandfather was Louis Arthur Haugh (the son of John A. Haugh and Paula Harms). Louis was born in Clinton, Iowa. John was born in Davenport, Indiana, to Irish parents, Patrick Haugh and Johannah A. Garvey. Paula was born in Rock Island, Illinois, to German parents, from Hanover, Frederick Wilhelm Lothar Harms and Christiane Henrietta Cäcilie Rohde.

Gabrielle’s paternal grandmother was Beverly Maxine Harris (the daughter of Walter Scott Harris and Ethel Edna Schultz). Beverly was born in Denver, Colorado. Walter was the son of William James Harris, an Irish immigrant, and of Alice Belle Burington, who had deep roots in the U.S. Ethel was the daughter of Louis E. Roderick Schultz and Nancy Ellen Crawford.

Gabrielle’s maternal grandfather was William Toms (the son of Martin Toms and Anna Louisa Schmidt). William was born in Roseville, California, to parents from Hungary, who were likely of ethnic Germanic origin. Anna was the daughter of Peter Schmidt and Theresa Werth.

Gabrielle’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Margaret Guisewite (the daughter of Raymond Dempsey Guisewite and Blanche Margaret Dumbaugh). Ruth was born in Marion, Indiana, and was of approximately half German, including Alsatian and Swiss-German, and half Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, descent. Raymond was the son of of Reno W. Guisewite and Veora M. McComb. Blanche was the daughter of Charles W. Dumbaugh and Sarah Jane McKnight.

Source: Genealogy of Gabrielle Haugh – https://www.familysearch.org

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Rudy Pankow

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

Date of Birth: August 12, 1998

Ethnicity:
*father – German
*maternal grandfather – Danish, English
*maternal grandmother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Rudy Pankow is an American actor. His roles include the film Uncharted and the show Outer Banks.

Rudy’s paternal grandfather was Richard Karl Pankow (the son of Erdmann Paul Pankow and Katherine Helen Schwartz). Richard was born in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Erdmann was the son of Albert Pankow, whose parents were German, from Prussia, and of Marie Martha Kretzschmar, a German emigrant, from Saxony. Katherine was the daughter of John Schwartz, who was born in Ontario, Canada, to German parents; and of Katharina Kraft, who was born in Ohio, to German parents, from Darmstadt, Hessen.

Rudy’s paternal grandmother was Winifred Ruth Uetzmann (the daughter of Immanuel Paul Gerhard Uetzmann and Adela Sophia Johanna Dornfeld). Winifred was born in Pickett, Wisconsin. Immanuel was the son of Carsten Heinrich Friedrich Uetzmann, a German emigrant, from Hanover, and of Mary Luise Ziemann, who was also the daughter of German parents. Adela was the daughter of Emil Frank Dornfeld and Anna Helena Henrietta Thurow, who were born in Wisconsin, to German parents.

Rudy’s maternal grandfather is Allan Dennis Pedersen (the son of Lester Daniel Pedersen and Thelma F. Dennis). Allan was born in Nebraska. Lester was the son of Niels F. Pedersen, a Danish emigrant, from Kollund, and of Maren “Minnie” Jensen, who was the daughter of Danish parents, from Hjørring. Thelma was the daughter of Clayton Gearhart Dennis and Jennie O. Steen, and had deeper roots in the U.S.

Rudy’s maternal grandmother is Cecelia Helena Harris (the daughter of Clifford Niles Harris and Jeanette/Jean Elizabeth Bessel). Cecelia is Ashkenazi Jewish. Clifford was the son of Elmer D. Harris and Lillie/Lillian Gergon/Gergan. Jeanette was the daughter of Morris/Maurice Bessel, who was born in the Russian Empire, and of Celia Helena Greenwald, who was from Hungary.

Source: Genealogy of Rudy Pankow – https://www.familysearch.org

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iLoveMakonnen

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Birth Name: Makonnen Kamali Sheran

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

Date of Birth: April 12, 1989

Ethnicity:
*father – Belizean [African, small amount of German, likely Indian, other]
*mother – African-American

iLoveMakonnen is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. He is known for his song “Tuesday,” featuring Drake. He was named after Emporer of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, whose birth name was Tafari Makonnen. He has also been credited as Makonnen Danny Morris and ILOVEMAKONNEN.

Makonnen is the son of Sabrina Tate and Errol Sheran. His father is Belizean, and his mother is African-American. His paternal grandparents emigrated to the U.S. from Belize when it was British Honduras, a British colony. One of his grandmothers was an opera singer.

His older maternal half-brother, Kris Johnson, is a professional basketball player, whose father is professional basketball player Marques Johnson. Makonnen was raised mostly in South Los Angeles, by his father, and spent part of his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, with his mother. A photo of Makonnen with his mother can be seen here.

Makonnen has described his ethnicity as “African-American, Indian, Irish, Belgian, German, Chinese.” His birth name Sheran can be South Asian, and there is a sizable South Asian community in Belize. It is not clear if Makonnen’s Irish, Belgian, or Chinese ancestry can be verified/documented.

Makonnen’s paternal grandfather was Lester Dalton Sheran/Beeks (the son of Owen Sheran and Primilina Dafne Alcionie Beeks).

Makonnen’s paternal grandmother was named Daphne Therese Heusner (the daughter of Florence Albertha Humes). Daphne’s father likely was Karl Heusner, who emigrated to Belize from Germany. Florence was Belizean.

Makonnen’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Caldwell (the daughter of Godfrey Caldwell and Walter Mae Wilson). Virginia was born in Florida, to parents who were born in Georgia. Godfrey was the son of Ernest Caldwell and Ida. Walter Mae was the daughter of Walter Wilson and Bessie Mitchell.

Sources: https://www.vice.com
https://floodmagazine.com
https://www.thefader.com

Birth record of Makonnen’s paternal grandfather, Lester Dalton Sheran/Beeks – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Makonnen’s paternal grandmother, Daphne Therese Heusner – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Makonnen’s maternal great-aunt – https://dlg.usg.edu

Obituary of Makonnen’s maternal grandmother, Virginia Caldwell – https://www.ancestry.com

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Jody Lawrance

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Birth Name: Nona Josephine Goddard

Date of Birth: October 19, 1930

Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, U.S.

Date of Death: July 10, 1986

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

Ethnicity: English, some German and Irish

Jody Lawrance was an American actress. She was a Hollywood star in the 1950s and early 1960s. She played Pocahontas in Captain John Smith and Pocahontas.

She was the youngest of three children of Eleanor Barbara and Ervin Silliman “Doc” Goddard. Her parents divorced when she was very young. Her father subsequently married a film editor Clara Grace McKee-Evans (née Atchinson) in 1935, her third husband. During her youth, Jody lived with future film star Marilyn Monroe, as her stepmother Grace was a friend and co-worker Marilyn’s mother Gladys Baker, and became a legal guardian of her daughter. Marilyn was enumerated in the 1940 U.S. Census in the household of Ervin and Grace Goddard.

Jody was married to Robert Wolf Herre, until her death. She had one child with her former husband, airplane parts company executive Bruce Michael Tilton; and two children with Richard.

Jody’s first cousin, Nona Blossom Goddard, daughter of her paternal uncle Walter Crosswaite Goddard, was the widow of Richard Walker Bolling, a Democratic Party politician, who was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri, from 1949 to 1983.

Jody’s paternal grandfather was Charles Walter Goddard (the son of Greenlee Goddard and Eliza Alberty). Charles was born in Arkansas.

Jody’s paternal grandmother was Mary Ernest Boyd (the daughter of James Thomas Boyd and Mary Augusta Silliman). Jody’s grandmother Mary was born in Sumter County, Alabama. Her parents were step-siblings. James was the son of Matthew Harper Boyd and Eliza Amanda Key. Jody’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Tom/Thomas N. Silliman and Susan Maria Farrar/Farrah. After the death of James’ mother, his father married Mary’s widowed mother. Through Matthew, Jody’s great-great-great-great-grandparents were Jeremiah Dial and Margaret Lavender Montgomery, who were born in Ireland. Jeremiah and Margaret were common ancestors with B-movie actress Carol Forman, making them fifth cousins.

Jody’s maternal grandfather was John Frederick Roeck (the son of John Frederick Roeck and Kate Summers Waters). Jody’s grandfather John was born in Texas, to a father from Lübeck, Germany, and a mother from Alabama.

Jody’s maternal grandmother was Nettie Lawrence/Lawrance Wilson (the daughter of Leonidas Ferninand Wilson and Sarah Orpha Frances Bowman). Nettie and her parents were born in Texas.

Sources: Biographies of Jody Lawrance – http://www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com
https://www.cursumperficio.net

Genealogies of Jody Lawrance (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.findagrave.com

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