Birth Name: Maude Carolyn Sawls

Date of Birth: June 19, 1919

Place of Birth: Epes, Alabama, U.S.

Date of Death: July 9, 1997

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

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, and German

Carol Forman was an American actress. She was known for playing villains, perhaps most prominently as Sombra, the title character in the movie serial The Black Widow (1947). She also played the Spider Lady in the Superman serial in 1948.

Carol was the eldest of two daughters of Annabelle and Edward Dial Sawls, a carpenter. She was married to William Dennis, until his death. Her surname was from her former husband Robert Forman.

Carol’s paternal grandfather was William Benjamin Sawls (the son of James Sawls and Melissa Braswell). William was born in Alabama.

Carol’s paternal grandmother was Ella Jane Dial (the daughter of William H. Dial and Ella Jane Craig). Carol’s grandmother Ella was born in Alabama. William was the son of Jeremiah Dial, whose parents were Irish, from Dublin; and of Summer Hopper, whose father was also Irish. Carol’s great-great-great-great-grandparents, Jeremiah Dial and Margaret Lavender Montgomery, were common ancestors with actress Jody Lawrance, making them fifth cousins.

Carol’s maternal grandfather was George Luther Fleming (the son of George W. Fleming and Mary Ann Davis). Carol’s grandfather George was born in Alabama. Carol’s great-grandfather George was the son of Samuel Fleming and Ruanna Lewis. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Davis and Eliza Ann Neal.

Carol’s maternal grandmother was named Dolly Ann Weeks (the daughter of William R. Weeks and Synthia Caroline). Dolly was born in Alabama. William was the son of James Weeks and Sarah Webb.

Sources: Biography of Carol Forman – https://filesofjerryblake.com

Genealogy of Carol Forman – https://www.familysearch.org

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Loitz in 2017, photo by kathclick

Birth Name: Caitlin Marie Lotz

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 30, 1986

Ethnicity: German, English, Swedish, Irish, Dutch, remote Scottish and Cornish

Caity Lotz is an American actress, dancer, and singer. She is known for her roles on the shows Death Valley, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow, and in the film The Pact.

Caity’s paternal grandfather was Amos N. Lotz (the son of Reinhart Lotz and Marie Van Rossen). Amos was born in Riverdale, Illinois. Reinhart was the son of William Frederick Lotz and Wilhelmina Gosewisch, and was of German descent. Marie was the daughter of Dutch parents, Eimert Jan Van Rossum and Jenneke/Johanna Verweij.

Caity’s paternal grandmother was Betty Ann McShane (the daughter of Edward McShane, Jr. and Martha Louise Taber). Betty was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Edward was the son of Irish parents, Edward McShane, Sr. and Mary Warren. Martha was the daughter of James William Taber and Missouri Judy Butler, and had deep roots in the U.S.

Caity’s maternal grandfather was Cecil Harold Burns, Jr. (the son of Cecil Harold Burns, Sr. and Eunice Mae Dickerman). Caity’s grandfather Cecil was born in Los Angeles, California, and had deep roots in the U.S. Caity’s great-grandfather Cecil was the son of James P. Burns and Mary Olive Garber. Eunice was the daughter of Calvin Whitefield Dickerman and Sarah Jane Caswell.

Caity’s maternal grandmother was Charlette Ann Linder (the daughter of John Raleigh Linder and Clare Louise Dunker). Charlette was born in Nebraska. John was the son of Emil Linder and Ellen Charlotte Linder, and all of his own grandparents were Swedish. Clare was the daughter of Frederick Wilhelm Dunker, a German emigrant, and of Marie Louise Nobis, whose parents were also German.

Source: Genealogy of Caity Lotz – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Morgan Aland Grunerud

Place of Birth: Boise, Idaho, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 24, 1981

Ethnicity:
*father – three quarters Norwegian, one quarter Swedish
*maternal grandmother – English, Scottish, German, very distant Irish

Morgan James is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.

She is the daughter of educators and actors Shellie Harwood and Allen Grunerud. Her brother, Nicholas, is a comedian and avant-garde musician. She was raised partly in Pocatello, Idaho, Utah, Tennessee, and Modesto, California. Morgan is married to jazz vocalist and guitarist Doug Wamble.

Morgan’s paternal grandfather was Orion L. Grunerud (the son of Almer Grunerud and Rosine Cornelia Holen). Orion was born in Broderick, Saskatchewan, Canada. Almer was the son of Norwegian parents, Frederick Olufsen Grunerud, from Sand, and Berta Karina Knudsdatter Voll, from Mosterøy. Rosine was the daughter of August Holen and Chestina Nilsen Brettingen, who were born in Wisconsin, both of them to Norwegian parents, from Oppland.

Morgan’s paternal grandmother was Frances Aresvik (the daughter of John Aresvik and Marie G. Eastlund). Frances was born in Spokane, Washington, to a Norwegian father and a Swedish mother. John was the son of Jacob Aresvik and Maria Megaard. Marie was the daughter of Johan Eastlund and Mathilda Nelson.

Morgan’s maternal grandmother was Laurel Luckett “Lucky” Aland (the daughter of George Clarence Aland and Harriet Ferguson Minich). Lucky was born in Pegram, Idaho. George was the son of English parents, James Orchand Aland, who had roots in Wiltshire, and Sarah Ann Holmes, whose family was from Huntingdonshire. Harriet was the daughter of Charles Augustus Minich, Sr., who was of mostly German descent, with some distant Scottish, and of Verlinda Luckett Ferguson, who was mostly of Scottish and English ancestry.

Sources: Genealogy of Morgan James – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Morgan’s maternal grandmother, Laurel Luckett “Lucky” (Aland) Daniel – https://www.tributearchive.com

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Birth Name: Anna Chamberlin Bettendorf

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 14, 1974

Ethnicity: English, German, Luxembourgish, smaller amounts of Scottish, distant Welsh, Dutch, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Ana Matronic is an American singer. She is the lead vocalist for the group Scissor Sisters. Her stage name is inspired by her love of robots.

She was adopted by her stepfather James Lynch, whose surname she took; hence the assumption that she has Irish ancestry. Ana is married to Seth Kirby.

Ana’s paternal grandfather was Harold Anthony Bettendorf (the son of Peter Gregorius Bettendorf and Margaret Demuth). Harold was born in Aurora, Illinois. Peter was the son of parents from Luxembourg, Anton Bettendorf, from Heffingen, and Magdalena Gregorius. Margaret was the daughter of John B. DeMuth, who was from Luxembourg, and of Margaret Schmars, who was a German emigrant, from Lahr, Baden-Württemberg.

Ana’s paternal grandmother was Lucile M. Powell (the daughter of Harry Miller Powell and Madeline L. Bauer). Lucile was born in Portland, Oregon. Harry was the son of Calvin C. Powell and Alice C. Miller, and had some deep roots in the U.S. Madeline was an ethnic German emigrant, from Norka, Saratov, Russia, and was the daughter of Adam Bauer and Catherine Elizabeth Kniss.

Ana’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Curtis Pemberton, Sr. (the son of Woodward B. Pemberton and Cora Daisy Copeland). Thomas was born in Columbia, Missouri. Woodward and his parents were from Kentucky. Cora was the daughter of James Edward Copeland and Margaret Jane Denton, and had deep roots in the U.S.

Ana’s maternal grandmother was Gretchen Mason Sherman (the daughter of Morris Chamberlin Sherman and Gertrude Mason Michael). Gretchen was born in Alabama, and had some deep lines in the U.S. Morris was the son of James Edgar Sherman and Emma Colton Morris. Gertrude was the daughter of George J. Michael, whose father was Alsatian and whose mother was from Germany, and of Ida Byrne Vaughan.

Source: Genealogy of Ana Matronic – https://www.familysearch.org

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Marks in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: August 24, 1982

Ethnicity: Polish (paternal grandfather), German, English, Scottish, one eighth Norwegian, some Swiss-German and Northern Irish/Scots-Irish

Carlo Marks is a Canadian-American actor. He has appeared in the film Moonlight in Vermont, as well as on the series Smallville and Pretty Little Liars, among other titles.

His father is from Oregon, and is mostly of Polish and Scottish descent. His mother is from California, and has German, English, Norwegian, Swiss-German, and Northern Irish/Scots-Irish ancestry.

Carlo’s paternal grandfather was Stephen Chester Markowski/Marks (the daughter of Joseph Markowski and Aniela/Aurela “Angeline” Michalek/Michalec). Stephen was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Russia/Austria, now Poland.

Carlo’s paternal grandmother was Catherine Pamela MacKenzie (the daughter of Charles MacKenzie and Olive). Catherine was born in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Carlo’s maternal grandfather was Lyle Newton Hoag (the son of Lyle Newton Hoag and Esther/Ester Ernestine Hanson). Carlo’s grandfather Lyle was born in California. Carlo’s great-grandfather Lyle was born in Missouri, the son of Charles Henry Hoag and Minnie Myrtle Bricker. Esther was born in Washington, the daughter of Christian Anton Hanson, whose father was Norwegian, and whose mother was the daughter of Norwegian parents; and of Dorthea Maria Blom, whose parents were Norwegian.

Carlo’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Joyce “Betty Jo” Breitmayer (the daughter of Florenz Breitmayer and Amy B. Heyer). Elizabeth was born in Oregon. Florenz was born in Michigan, the son of Wilhelm Breitmayer, who was German, and of Mary Siegrist, whose parents were German. Amy was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Emil Jacob Heyer, whose parents were German, and of Emma Agnes Henrietta Hoffman, whose father was German and whose mother was the daughter of German parents.

Sources: Obituary of Carlo’s paternal grandmother, Catherine Pamela (MacKenzie) Markowski/Marks – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Carlo’s maternal great-grandfather, Lyle Newton Hoag – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Carlo’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Joyce “Betty Jo” (Breitmayer) Hoag – http://legacy.com

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Mailey in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Fruitvale, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: November 15, 1990

Ethnicity: Irish, German, Scottish, possibly other

Laci J. Mailey is a Canadian actress. She is known for her role on the show Falling Skies. She is also sometimes credited as Laci Mailey.

She is married to actor and producer Steve Bradley, with whom she has one child.

Laci’s paternal grandfather was Leo Vincent Mailey (the son of John Mailey and Norah Duffy). Leo was born in British Columbia, to parents from County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. John was the son of Robert Mailey and Martha Smythe. Norah was the daughter of John Duffy and Mary Gallagher.

Laci’s paternal grandmother was named Eileen Mary Frie (the daughter of Anton Victor “Tony” Frie and Mary McCauley). Eileen was born in British Columbia. Anton was born in Minnesota, the son of Bernard John Frie, who was German, and of Anna Schroeder, whose father was German, and whose mother was the daughter of German parents. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of Christopher McCauley and Margaret Murphy.

Sources: Obituary of Laci’s paternal grandfather, Leo Vincent Mailey – http://myalternatives.ca

Death record of Laci’s paternal great-grandfather, John Mailey – http://familysearch.org

Death record of Laci’s paternal great-grandmother, Norah (Duffy) Mailey – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Laci’s paternal grandmother, Eileen Mary (Frie) Mailey – http://todayinbc.com

Death record of Laci’s paternal great-grandmother, Mary (McCauley) Frie – http://familysearch.org

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Walton in 2019, photo by kathclick

Place of Birth: Barrow County, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 22, 2006

Ethnicity:
*father – Sicilian/Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, English, German, possibly other
*mother – likely Lebanese, English, Irish, other

Javon “Wanna” Walton is an American actor and boxer. He is known for his roles on the series Euphoria, Utopia, and The Umbrella Academy, and as the voice of Pugsley in The Addams Family 2. He has also been credited as Javon Walton.

Javon is the son of Jessica Battle and actor, stuntperson, and boxer D.J. Walton. His father was born in New York, and was adopted by an Ashkenazi Jewish mother, Susan, and an African-Jamaican father, Anthony.

A picture of Javon’s parents can be seen here. A picture of Javon’s father and grandaunt can be seen here.

Javon’s biological paternal grandmother is Vikki Kathleen Umile (the daughter of Peter Joseph Umile and Theresa M. Brennan). Peter was born in New York, to Sicilian parents, Michael Umile and Rose Adamo. Theresa was the daughter of Charles Edward Dennis Brennan, who had Irish, English, and German ancestry, and of Lillian “Toots” Krieff, who was Ashkenazi Jewish.

Javon’s maternal grandfather likely is Frank Brady Battle (the son of Frank Otis Battle, Jr.). Frank Otis was the son of Frank Otis Battle, Sr. and Anna Brady.

Javon’s maternal grandmother likely is Pamela Vicki Ephrem (the daughter of Freddie Thomas Ephrem and Nancy/Nannie Lou Perryman). Freddie was born in Massachusetts, to Lebanese parents, Joseph George Ephrem and Helen Abdo Bashara Corey. Nancy was the daughter of George Walter Perryman and Lessie/Leslie Bell Royal.

Source: https://www.menshealth.com

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

Date of Birth: c. 2004/2005

Ethnicity:
*father – English, German, Irish, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – possibly part Indian

Jack Gore is an American actor. His roles include the films Rim of the World, We Are What We Are, and Ideal Home, and the show The Kids Are Alright.

His mother’s surname is Kapoor, which is usually of Indian origin.

Jack’s paternal grandfather is Allen Edward Gore (the son of Frederick/Fred John Gore and Marie A. Matz). Allen was born in New York. Marie was the daughter of German parents, Georg Matz, from Annweiler am Trifels, Pfalz, Bayern, and Philippina Kaiser, from Gräfenhausen, Pfalz, Bayern.

Jack’s paternal grandmother is Patricia Lynden (born Ellen Lynden, the daughter of Richard Lynden and Maria/Marie Matlin). Patricia was born in California, and was a journalist and writer, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, including for Newsweek. Richard was a trade union officer. He was the son of Irish parents, John Ross Lynden and Sara/Sarah M. Steele. Jack’s great-grandmother Maria was born in California, to Russian Jewish parents, Louis Matlin and Dora Rynin.

Sources: Genealogy of Jack’s paternal grandfather, Allen Edward Gore (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://www.birkenhoerdt.net

Jack’s paternal grandfather, Allen Edward Gore, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jack’s paternal great-grandfather, Richard Lynden, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Scott Gordon Patterson

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

Date of Birth: September 11, 1958

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

Scott Patterson is an American actor, musician, and professional baseball player. He is known for his roles as Luke on the show Gilmore Girls and Agent Strahm in the Saw movies.

Scott is the son of of Hope Gordon, a journalist and actor in the Haddonfield Plays and Players Theatre Troupe, and Francis Ford Patterson IV, an advertising executive. On his father’s side, he is a descendant of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States, and Richard Leeds, a prominent settler and patriarch of Pine Barrens in South Jersey. Scott’s mother was from a Jewish family.

He is married to Kristine Saryan, with whom he has a son.

Scott’s paternal grandfather was Francis Ford “Frank” Patterson III (the son of Francis Ford Patterson, Jr. and Isabel/Isabell Fowler Leyburne). Scott’s grandfather Francis was born in New Jersey. Scott’s great-grandfather Francis F. Patterson Jr. was a Republican Party politician, who was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey, from November 2, 1920 to March 3, 1927. He was the son of Francis F. Patterson and Abigail Derrickson Null. Scott’s great-grandmother Isabel was the daughter of Captain Robert L. Leyburne.

Scott’s paternal grandmother was Marion/Marian Dorothy McClees (the daughter of Edgar Jones McClees and Bessie Doris Allen). Marion was born in Pennsylvania. Edgar was the son of Samuel “Lewis” McClees and Clara Victoria Finger. Bessie was the daughter of Samuel H. Allen and Bessie B.

Scott’s maternal grandfather was Jacob Gordon. Jacob was born in Maryland.

Scott’s maternal grandmother was Clara. Clara was born in Pennsylvania.

Sources: Genealogy of Scott’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

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

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Birth name: Ruth Radelet

Date of birth: April 28, 1982

Place of birth: Portland, Oregon, U.S.

Ethnicity:

*paternal grandfather – Belgian (Walloon), German

*paternal grandmother – English, small amounts of Scot-Irish, distant Dutch

Ruth Radelet is an American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the lead vocalist in the electronic band “Chromatics”.

Ruth’s paternal grandfather was Richard Henry Radelet (the son of Achille Joseph Radelet and Anna Laura Jeansch). Richard was born in Alaska, U.S. Achille was a Belgian emigrant from Jemappes, Hainaut, Wallonia. Anna was the daughter of German parents, Charles B. Jaensch/Jeansch, from Schonfeld, and Pauline Buschmann.

Ruth’s paternal grandmother was Betty Jo Chaffee (the daughter of Paul Button Chaffee and Odeyne Elizabeth Byers). Betty Jo was born in Washington state, and had deep lines in America. Paul was the son of Charles Button Chaffee and Harriet Bassett. Odeyne was the daughter of Joseph Pierce Byers and Nancy Ann Bedell.

Sources: Obituary of Ruth’s father, Pierre Julian Radelet — https://obits.oregonlive.com/us/obituaries/oregon/name/pierre-radelet-obituary?id=9420516

Family tree (paternal) of Ruth Radelet – https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GXDZ-92G

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Birth name: Courtney Thorne Smith

Date of birth: November 8, 1967

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

Ethnicity: German (mostly), English, some Swiss-German, possibly some West Slavic

Courtney-Thorne Smith is an American actress.

Courtney’s paternal grandfather was Walter J. Smith (the son of Carl J. J. Smith/Schmidt and Rosa Marquardt). Walter was born in Manhattan, New York, to German parents.

Courtney’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth “Lisa” G. Klotzek (the daughter of Dominick Klotzek and Pauline Friedericke Wetzdgall). Elizabeth was a German emigrant.

Courtney’s maternal grandfather was Loring Horace Thorne (the son of Edward Horace Thorne and Estella Vivian Tucker). Loring was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and had some deep lines in America. Estella was the daughter of Fremont Tucker and Mary Elizabeth Clark.

Courtney’s maternal grandmother was Thelma Louise Geise (the daughter of Charles L. Geise and Vola E. Young). Thelma was born in Fayette, Indiana, and had some deep lines in America. Charles was the son of Benjamin Franklin Geise and Elsie Elizabeth Williamson. Vola was the daughter of Levi Thurman Young and Roseanna Powell.

Sources: Obituary of Courtney’s father – https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/walter-smith-obituary?id=22263514

Obituary of Courtney’s maternal uncle — https://www.wvnews.com/garrettrepublican/obits/charles-thorne/article_93cc43c1-3786-560f-b966-ce596c1b8ed2.html

Family tree of Courtney-Thorne Smith — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GXLQ-LGZ

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Birth name: Andrew Gregory Van Acker

Date of birth: April 2, 1986

Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, English, one-eighth Belgian (Flemish), smaller amounts of Irish

Drew Van Acker is an American actor.

Drew’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Raymond Van Acker Sr. (the son of Raymond Edmond Van Acker and Marie Burke). Raymond was the son of Belgian emigrants from the Flanders region, Aloysious Van Acker, from Clerken, and Marie Hoste. Drew’s great-grandmother Marie was the daughter of Edward Joseph Burke, the son of Irish parents, and Magdalena Theresa Brauch, the daughter of German parents from Baden.

Drew’s paternal grandmother was Shirley Anne Diekemper (the daughter of Cleophas Henry Diekemper and Amelia Anna Marie Bretz). Cleophas was the son of Bernard Diekemper and Anna Elizabeth Schroeder, both the children of German parents. Amelia was the son of John Bretz, a German emigrant, and Mary Noll, the daughter of German parents.

Drew’s maternal grandfather was Glenn William Walsh (the son of William Peter Walsh Jr. and Elizabeth Ickes). Glenn was born in Kansas. William was the son of William Peter Walsh Sr. and Mary Anne Walsh, both immigrants from Newfoundland, Canada. Elizabeth was an ethnic German emigrant from Russia.

Drew’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Olive Roberts (the daughter of Ivan L. Roberts and Harriett E.). Marilyn was born in Kansas. Ivan was the son Albert F. Roberts and Irma Esther Constant, and had deep lines in America. Drew’s great-grandmother Harriet was likely Harriett Evelyn Richardson, the daughter of Wilber Dewane Richardson and Elsie E. Ford.

Sources: Obituary of Drew’s paternal grandmother — https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stltoday/name/shirley-van-acker-obituary?id=3037147

Obituary of Drew’s maternal grandmother — https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kansas/name/marilyn-walsh-obituary?id=22162158

Family tree of Drew Van Acker — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GXLN-9YK

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Birth Name: Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin Filho

Place of Birth: Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: November 7, 1952

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Portuguese, as well as German, Swiss-German, and Austrian, possibly French and other)

Geraldo Alckmin is a Brazilian politician and doctor. He served as the Governor of the State of São Paulo from 2001 to 2006, and then again from 2011 to 2018. He’s the running mate of presidential nominee Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the 2022 elections, and was the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) presidential nominee in 2006 and 2018.

He is the son of Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin and of Myriam Ramalho Penteado. He is married to Maria Lúcia Ribeiro Alckmin and is the father of three children.

The Alckmin surname is often said to be of Arab (Lebanese) origin, which is not accurate. Geraldo is also said to be of Jewish descent, which is not verified/documented.

Geraldo’s patrilineal line can be traced back to André da Costa de Alcamin, who was born circa 1660 in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Geraldo’s paternal grandfather was André Rodrigues Alckmin, the son of João Capistrano Ribeiro de Alckimin and of Maria Joana Rodrigues. André was born in Baependi, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Geraldo’s paternal grandmother was Ida Thusnelda Ravache, the daughter of Hans Alwin Alexander Ravache and of Anna Lindegger. Hans was a German emigrant, from Schwerinstal, Köslin, Prussia (now Koszalin, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland). Anna was a Swiss emigrant, from Oberentfelden, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland.

Geraldo’s maternal grandfather was Francisco Ramalho Penteado, the son of Sebastião Fortunato de Oliveira Penteado and of Francisca Arruda Ramalho. Francisco’s paternal grandmother, Isabel Wilhelmine Klein, was born in Vienna, Austria.

Geraldo’s maternal grandmother was Maria Amelia.

Sources:

Genealogies of Geraldo Alckmin (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com/people/Geraldo-Alckimin-35%C2%BA-Governador-de-S%C3%A3o-Paulo/6000000023216157884

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GM97-GRC

Death record of Geraldo’s father – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68JY-85FV

Death record of Geraldo’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4FCC-DSN2

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Birth name: Carolyn A. Murphy

Date of birth: 11 August, 1974

Place of birth: Panama City, Florida, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, one-eighth Italian, smaller amounts of German, Swiss-German, distant Dutch, French and Belgian

Carolyn Murphy is an American supermodel.

Carolyn’s paternal grandfather was Everett Bruce Murphy (the son of Robert Bruce Murphy and Beatrice Alice McLeod). Everett was born in Seaview, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Robert was the son of James Murphy and Alice Donnelly, and was of Irish, English and Scottish ancestry. Beatrice was the daughter of George Alexander McLeod, whose parents were Scottish, and Alice Morrison, who was of Scottish descent.

Carolyn’s paternal grandmother was named Georgia Elizabeth Knight.

Carolyn’s maternal grandfather was Raymond Karl Herrell (the son of John Eli Herrell and Adelena Rose Leverone). Raymond was born in Washington, District of Columbia. John was the son of Franklin Ashley Herrell and Carrie Elizabeth Steadman, and had deep lines in America. Adelena was the daughter of Paul Leverone, an Italian emigrant from Camogli, Liguria, and Mary A. Rizzo, the daughter of Italian parents.

Carolyn’s maternal grandmother was Lois Carolyn Andrews (the daughter of George Russell Andrews and Carolyn Rice). Lois was born in Brookneal, Virginia, and had deep lines in America. George was the son of Henry Nicholas Andrews and Margaret Elizabeth Hill. Carolyn was the daughter of William David Rice and Lelia Irene Berger.

Sources: Family tree of Carolyn Murphy — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GXGQ-LFC

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Birth name: Melissa Elizabeth Keller

Date of birth: August 4, 1978

Place of birth: Long Lake, Minnesota, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, smaller degrees of English, Polish and Irish, more distant Dutch and Scottish, possibly other

Melissa Keller is an American model and actress. She is the daughter of Sharon Kay (DuKatz) and Gary Neil Keller.

Melissa’s maternal grandfather was Earl Arthur DuKatz (the son of Arthur William DuKatz and Minnie E. Gunnon). Arthur William was the son of German parents, August Hermann DuKatz and Ottilie Juliann Nikolai, from Bromberg. Minnie was the daughter of Matthew Gunnon, the son of Irish parents, and Emma Malchow, a German emigrant.

Melissa’s maternal grandmother was Marion Catherine Stinski (the daughter of Benjamin John Stinski and Hazel May Coleman). Marion was born in Hill City, Minnesota. Benjamin was the son of Peter Stinski, a Polish emigrant, and Mrs. Kiester, who was from Germany. Hazel was the daughter of Alfred Lorenzo/Robert Coleman and Abbie Elizabeth Glidden, and had deep lines in America.

Sources: Family tree of Melissa Keller — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GXGV-JWD

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Birth name: Mary Candace Hilligoss

Date of birth: August 14, 1935

Place of birth: Huron, South Dakota, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish (at least 50%), English, some German, more distant Scot-Irish and Cornish

Candace Hilligoss is an American former actress and model. She gained fame for her role as Mary Henry in the independent horror film “Carnival of Souls”.

Candace’s paternal grandfather was Omar Frederick Hilligoss (the son of Ambrose Hilligoss and Elizabeth Wood). Omar was born in Rushville, Indiana, and had deep lines in America. Ambrose was the son of Silas Hilligoss and Elizabeth Smiley. Elizabeth was the daughter of George Wood and Sarah Fee.

Candace’s paternal grandmother was Mary Jane O’Brien (the daughter of Edward B. O’Brien and Mary Jane Costigan). Mary Jane was born in Minnesota, to Irish parents from County Meath. Edward was the son of Terrance O’Brien, from Moynalty, and Mary Catherine Smith, from Killeigh. Mary Jane was the daughter of Edward A. Costigan and Margaret Buckley, both from Tipperary.

Candace’s maternal grandfather was Edmund B. Dinneen (the son of Michael J. Dinneen and Catherine Fitzgerald). Edmund was born in Stark, Minnesota. Michael was an Irish emigrant from Fermoy, Cork, the son of Dennis Matthew Dinneen and Katherine Callahan. Catherine was born in Newfoundland, Canada, and was of Irish descent.

Candace’s maternal grandmother was Eleanora B. Bates (the daughter of John Oliver Bates and Zulima C. Vance). Eleanora was born in South Dakota, and had some deep lines in America. John was the son of Evlyn Bates, who was born in Connecticut, and Elizabeth Burgess, who was born in New York. Zulima was the daughter of Samuel Vance and Zulima Waller Bainbridge.

Sources: Family tree of Candace Hilligoss — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/9K82-9BJ

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Birth name: Leigh Lezark

Date of birth: 26 July, 1984

Place of birth: Toms River, New Jersey, U.S.

Ethnicity:

*father – Hungarian, German

*mother – French, English, Czech, Dutch, German, Scottish, Irish

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Leigh’s paternal grandfather was Stephen Lezark (the son of Joseph Lezark and Julia). Stephen was born in Pennsylvania to Hungarian parents. i

Leigh’s paternal grandmother was Louise Mary Lang, who was born in New Jersey to German parents.

Leigh’s maternal grandfather was Harold Raymond Ellingham (the son of George Washington Ellingham and Ida Anna Shuck). Harold was born in New Jersey, and had some deep lines in America. George was the son of Jethroe Allard Ellingham and Ann Elizabeth Messeroll. Ida was the daughter of Cornelius J. Shuck and Abby S. Cray.

Leigh’s maternal grandmother was Muriel Celia Mathieu (the daughter of Alfred Constant Mathieu and Elsie Ireneus Ubry). Alfred was born in New York to French parents from Lorraine, Constant Mathieu, from Bertrambois, and Marie Augustine Perrin, from Saint-Quirine. Elsie was the daughter of Joseph Godfrey Ubry, who was of three-quarters Czech and one-quarter German descent, and Catherine May Pierce, who was of British descent.

Sources: Obituary of Leigh’s father — https://obits.nj.com/us/obituaries/starledger/name/robert-lezark-obituary?id=14050532

Obituary of Leigh’s maternal grandmother — https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42865666/obituary-for-muriel-c-mathieu/

 Family tree of Leigh Lezark — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GXRX-FSN

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Birth name: Aimee Elizabeth Mann

Date of birth: September 8, 1960

Place of birth: Richmond, Virginia, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Norwegian (one quarter), German, Welsh, Scottish, Scot-Irish

Aimee Mann is an American rock singer and songwriter.

Aimee’s paternal grandfather was Francis William Mann Sr. (the son of Benjamin Evan Mann and Clara Killian). Francis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Benjamin was the son of James M. Mann and Mary Williams Derr. Clara was the daughter of Frank Killian and Louisa Hoscher.

Aimee’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Wilson White (the daughter of Theodore White and Virginia Lee Wilson). Ruth was born in Maryland. Theodore was the son of William S. White and Mariah Ann Evans. Virginia was the daughter of James Massey Wilson and Margaret Elizabeth Wallace.

Aimee’s maternal grandfather was Adolph Lester Skundberg (the son of Alfred William Skundberg and Nora Louisa Olson). Adolph was born in Galesville, Wisconsin. Alfred was the son of Norwegian parents from Oppland, Anders Nielsen Skundberg, from Biri, and Beata Olsdatter Petrund, from Vardal. Nora was also the daughter of Norwegian parents, Soren Olson, from Stange, and Bertha Marie Larsen, Gjøvik, Oppland.

Aimee’s maternal grandmother was Nellie Blanche Knox (the daughter of Henry Walter Knox and Mamie Summerlin). Nellie was born in Tarboro, North Carolina. Henry was the son of George W. Knox and Lucy Ward. Mamie was the daughter of Jerry Thomas Summerlin and Sarah Taylor.

Sources: Family tree of Aimee Mann — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GX5P-5QC

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Birth name: Brendan Patrick Hines

Date of birth: December 28, 1976

Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Ethnicity:

*father – 75% Irish, 25% German

Brendan Hines is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He is the son of Mary E. (Reynolds) and Kenneth Dennis Hines.

Brendan’s paternal grandfather was Francis “Frank” Lawrence Hines (the son of William L. Hines and Elizabeth Daly). Frank was born in New York City. William was born in Brooklyn to German parents. Elizabeth was also born in Brooklyn, to Irish parents.

Brendan’s paternal grandmother was Mary B. Brady (the daughter of Francis John Brady and Mary Ellen Hafford). Mary was born in Brooklyn, New York City. Francis was the son of Frank Joseph Brady and Lydia Byers, both born in New York to parents from Ireland. Mary Ellen’s parents were also from Ireland.

Sources: Obituary of Brendan’s father — https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/timesleader/name/kenneth-hines-obituary?id=23350899

Family tree (paternal) of Brendan Hines — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GX5R-CX5

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Birth Name: John Michael Green

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

Date of Birth: August 24, 1977

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Scottish, Northern Irish/Scots-Irish, French, Dutch, Swiss-German

John Green is an American author, Youtube content creator, and podcaster.

He is married to curator, art educator, and webseries creator Sarah Urist Green, with whom he has two children. His brother is vlogger, science communicator, entrepreneur, author, internet producer, and musician Hank Green. They are professionally known as The Green Brothers. They were raised primarily in Orlando, Florida.

Some family trees state that, on his mother’s side, John is a descendant of John Bryant, who was born, c. 1775, in Campbell, Virginia, and was of at least partial Native American ancestry. It is not clear whether this ancestry has been verified/documented.

John’s paternal grandfather was William Henry Green (the son of Joseph Martindale “Joe” Green and Beatrice Dorothy Storch). William was born in Indiana. Joseph was born in Indiana, the son of William Frame Green and Maude Blanche Blount. Beatrice was born in Indiana, the daughter of Henry C. Storch and Mary C. Oster, who was German.

John’s paternal grandmother was Mary Josephine “Jo” Crosby (the daughter of John Michael Crosby and Margaret Mary Topping). Mary was born in Colorado. John was born in Indiana, to parents from Ireland, Michael Crosby and Bridget Dolan. Margaret was born in Michigan, the daughter of Frederick Thomas Topping and Josephine Grimes, whose parents were Irish.

John’s maternal grandfather was Henry Calvin Goodrich (the son of Charles Landess/Landess Goodrich and Maude Sydney Baxter). Henry was born in Tennessee. Charles was born in Tennessee, the son of John T. Goodrich and Mary Rose Landess. Maude was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Baxter and Sarah Matilda Gowen.

John’s maternal grandmother was Billie Grace Walker (the daughter of William Roy Walker and Lillian Grace Fuqua). Billie was born in Tennessee. William was born in Tennessee, the son of William Thomas Walker and Lillian Beatrice Akin. Lillian was born in Tennessee, the daughter of William Giles Fuqua and Margarette “Maggie” Pratt.

Sources: Death record of John’s paternal grandparents, William Henry Green and Mary Josephine “Jo” (Crosby) Green – http://findagrave.com

Obituary of John’s maternal grandfather, Henry Calvin Goodrich – http://obits.al.com

Obituary of John’s maternal grandmother, Billie Grace (Walker) Goodrich – http://obits.al.com

Information on the Bryant family – http://dailycitizen.news

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