Birth name: Justin Todd Deeley

Date of birth: Feb 1, 1986

Place of birth: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Ethnicity: English, about one-quarter Irish, one-eighth Austrian, some German, remote Scot-Irish, Dutch and French

Justin Deeley is an American actor.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Emil John Deeley Sr. (the son of Michael George Deeley and Thelma Marie Kissell/Kinsel). Emil was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael was the son of John M. Deeley, whose parents were Irish, and Margaret Downes, an Irish emigrant. Thelma was the daughter of Irvin/Irving Kissell/Kinsel and Lillian Beck, both from Kentucky.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was Carolyn June Purcell (the daughter of Charles Mathis Purcell and Minnie Ann Blain). Carolyn was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and had deep lines in America. Charles was the son of Charles Brown Purcell and Sarah Katherine Mathis. Minnie was the daughter of Thomas Bernard Blain and Lydia May Goodlett.

Justin’s maternal grandfather is named William Joseph Simpson.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Charlotte Marie Killeen (the daughter of George Joseph Killeen and Anna Victoria Bodner). Charlotte was born in Jefferson, Kentucky. George was the son of John J. Killeen and Margaret M. Woods, both born in Kentucky to Irish parents. Anna was the daughter of Austrian emigrants from Kärnten, Thomas Bodner, from Pattendorf, and Anna Prünster, from Obergottesfeld.

Sources: Family tree of Justin Deeley — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GXTD-L8S

Obituary of Justin paternal grandmother — https://www.highlandsfuneralhome.com/memorials/june-deeley/4680892/obit.php?&printable=true

Obituary of Justin maternal grandmother — https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/louisville/name/charlotte-simpson-obituary?pid=696105

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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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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 African-American
*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 of Russian Jewish descent.

Javon’s biological paternal grandfather may have been Charles Walton. Charles likely has African ancestry.

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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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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Davidson in 2019, photo by kathclick

Birth Name: Eileen Marie Davidson

Place of Birth: Artesia, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 15, 1959

Ethnicity: German [including Swiss-German], as well as 1/16th Irish, smaller amounts of English and Scottish

Eileen Davidson is an American actress, author, television personality, and model.

She is married to professional tennis player, poker commentator, and actor Vincent Van Patten, with whom she has a son.

Eileen’s paternal grandfather was James Leo Davidson (the son of Ira Lincoln Davidson and Emma Jane Littler). James was born in Seneca, Ohio. Ira was the son of William Davidson, whose parents were Irish, and of Maria Morrison, who had Scottish and English ancestry. Emma was the daughter of Nathan Littler and Mary Engler, and was of German, English, and Swiss-German ancestry.

Eileen’s paternal grandmother was Eugenia H. Diemer (the daughter of William Phillip Diermer and Maria Burkart). Eugenia was born in Tiffin, Seneca, Ohio. William was the son of Geoffroi Jacques Diemer, who was an Alsatian immigrant, and of Gertrude Catherine Werner, who was born in Ohio. Maria was the daughter of German emigrants, from Baden-Württemberg, Wendelin Burkart, from Vimbuch, and Bertha Stippich, from Sulz.

Eileen’s maternal grandfather was Albert Edward Burkhart (the son of John Adam Burkhart and Sophia Bergmann). Albert was born in Miltonsburg, Ohio. John was the son of German emigrants, Adam Burkhardt, from Bavaria, and Barbara Burkhard, from Pfalz. Sophia was also the daughter of German parents, Lorenz Bergmann, from Sailauf, Bavaria, and Anna Maria Imhoff.

Eileen’s maternal grandmother was Dora Victoria Elizabeth Birkmeyer (the daughter of Maximillian Clemens Birkmeyer and Catherine Bernadine Desch). Dora was born in Coldwater, Ohio. Maximillian was the son of Joseph Birkmeyer, whose parents were from Switzerland and France, respectively, and of Maria Anna Elizabeth Hausfeld, whose parents were German, from Haverbeck, Oldenburg. Catherine was the daughter of Casper Desch and Mary Roeckner, who were born in Ohio, both of them to German immigrants.

Sources: Genealogy of Eileen Davidson – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Eileen’s father – https://es.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Virginia Marie Grey

Date of Birth: March 22, 1917

Place of Birth: Edendale, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: July 31, 2004

Place of Death: Woodland Hills, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*father – three quarters Scottish, one quarter English
*mother – German

Virginia Grey was an American actress and singer. She appeared in over 100 films, from the 1920s to the 1970s, and on radio and television shows.

She was the daughter of Florence Anna and director Ray Grey (Raymond Standish Grey). She was LDS (Mormon).

Virginia’s paternal grandfather was named James W. Grey. James was Scottish.

Virginia’s paternal grandmother was Fanny Maud Stenhouse (the daughter of Thomas Brown Holmes Stenhouse and Fanny Warn). Virginia’s grandmother Fanny was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Thomas was a Scottish emigrant, from Dalkeith, Midlothian, and was the son of George Stenhouse and Elizabeth Brown Armstrong. Virginia’s great-grandmother Fanny was born on Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, the daughter of parents from Hampshire, England, John Warn and Elizabeth Ann Hill.

Virginia’s maternal grandfather was Matthias/Mathew/Mathias John Pauli/Pauly (the son of Peter Anton Pauli and Catharine Nettikoven). Matthias was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to German parents. Catharine was the daughter of Heinrich Nettekoven, from Prussia, and of Christina Dreesen, from Duisdorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Virginia’s maternal grandmother was Pauline/Lena/Paulina Breitenbach/Breitenback (the daughter of August Breitenbach and Rose Schulz). Pauline was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to German parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Virginia Grey – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Virginia Grey on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Andrew Lee Fischer-Price

Place of Birth: Renton, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 13, 1987

Ethnicity:
*31.25% Norwegian
*25% German
*25% Hungarian
*6.25% Dutch
*6.25% English
*6.25% Swedish

Andy Fischer-Price is an American musician and actor. He is known for his role in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.

His father was Scott Fischer, a renowned mountaineer, who died on Mount Everest in the multi-casualty disaster in 1996.

Andy’s paternal grandfather is Eugene E. “Gene” Fischer (the son of Edward Herman Fischer and Helen Deiters). Edward was the son of Leonard Fischer, who was a German emigrant, from Münchberg, Bavaria; and of Ida Bertha Ehlert, whose parents were also German. Helen was the daughter of Herman Harm Deiters, whose father, and maternal grandparents, were German emigrants, from Lower Saxony; and of Gerritje “Gertie” De Weerd, who was the daughter of Dutch emigrants, from Gelderland.

Andy’s paternal grandmother was Shirley Sue Gyebnar (the daughter of John Gyebnar and Susanna Olah). Shirley was born in Muskegon, Michigan, to Hungarian parents. John was born in Gyomaendrőd, Békés, the son of János Gyebnár and Mária Buza/Bacza. Susanna was born in Szentpéteri Tanya, the daughter of Jozsef “Joseph” Olah and Borbála “Barbara” Gódo.

Andy’s maternal grandfather was James Melford Price (the son of Carl Robert Johnson Price and Hazel Mae Halderson). James was born in Brice Prairie, Wisconsin. Carl was the son of James Price, an English emigrant, from Herefordshire, and of Alma Justina, who was Swedish. Hazel was the daughter of John Melvin Halderson, whose parents were Norwegian, from Oppland, and of Josephine Holseth, whose father, and maternal grandparents, were Norwegian, from Ringsaker, Hedmark.

Andy’s maternal grandmother was Ethelyn Doreen Lee (the daughter of Bernt Nickli Lee and Aurelia Mellissa Bratberg). Ethelyn was born in Holmen, Wisconsin. Bernt was the son of Lars Larson Lee, a Norwegian immigrant, and of Aslaug Ida Turene Sveningson, the daughter of Norwegian emigrants, from Lårdal, Telemark. Aurelia was the daughter of Andrew Hans Bratberg, a Norwegian emigrant, from Ringsaker, Hedmark, and of Amelia Sandman, the daughter of German emigrants, from Hanover.

Sources: Genealogy of Andy Fischer-Price – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Andy’s paternal grandmother, Shirley Sue (Gyebnar) Fischer – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Andy’s maternal grandfather, James Melford Price – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Andy’s maternal grandmother, Ethelyn Doreen (Lee) Price – https://www.legacy.com

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Eisner in 2019, photo by kathclick

Birth Name: Luke Nicholas Eisner

Place of Birth: Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 1, 1996

Ethnicity: German, English, 1/16th Norwegian, 1/32 Swedish, distant Swiss-German, Scottish, and Irish

Luke Eisner is an American actor and model. He has appeared in the Tall Girl films.

Luke’s paternal grandfather was William Ferdinand “Willis” Eisner (the son of Frederick William Carl Eisner and Elsie Marie Swanson). Willis was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Frederick was the son of Ferdinand Eisner, who was the son of German emigrants, from Saxony, and of Anna Augusta Fuchs, who was a German emigrant, from Bad Staffelstein, Bavaria. Elsie was the daughter of John Julius Swanson, whose father was Swedish and whose mother was German; and of Emma Gulbransen, a Norwegian emigrant, from Aker, Akershus.

Luke’s paternal grandmother was Elaine Bernice Toepfer (the daughter of Paul Toepfer and Marianne Martha Seidel). Elaine was born in Wisconsin, to German parents.

Luke’s maternal grandfather is Harvey Earl Noffsinger (the son of Earl Jackson Noffsinger and Ersula Lee Richey). Harvey was born in Muhlenburg, Kentucky, and had deep roots in the U.S. Earl had German ancestry, and was the son of William Jackson Noffsinger and Georgia Ann Strader. Ersula was the daughter of Jacob Franklin Richey and Pearl Aubrey Walker.

Luke’s maternal grandmother was Doris Jean McDonald (the daughter of Rufus McDonald and Mary Elizabeth “Polly” Barker). Doris was born in Midland, Kentucky. Rufus was the son of Henry Clay McDonald and Minerva Jane Miller, and had deep roots in the U.S. Mary Elizabeth was an English emigrant, from Wigan, Lancashire, and was the daughter of George Barker and Sarah Southworth.

Sources: Obituary of Luke’s paternal grandmother, Elaine Bernice (Toepfer) Eisner – https://www.jsonline.com

Obituary of Luke’s maternal grandmother, Doris Jean (McDonald) Noffsinger – https://www.legacy.com

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Yarnall in 2016, photo by Joe Seer

Birth Name: Celeste Jeanne Yarnall

Date of Birth: July 26, 1944

Place of Birth: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: October 7, 2018

Place of Death: Westlake Village, California, U.S.

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

Celeste Yarnall was an American actress.

Celeste’s paternal grandfather was Elwood Forest Yarnall (the son of Alfred Yarnell and Sarah Green). Elwood was born in Darby Township, Pennsylvania, and had deep roots in the state. Alfred was the son of Eli Yarnall and Mary West. Sarah was the daughter of George Green and Sidney Reese.

Celeste’s paternal grandmother was Katie Stewart McClees (the daughter of Joseph Hunter McClees and Mary Ann Ramsey Ahn). Katie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and had deep roots in the state. Joseph was the son of Manassa McClees and Jane Andrews. Mary was the daughter of David A. Ahn and Elizabeth Weaver.

Celeste’s maternal grandfather was George Colombel (the son of Charles C. Colombel and Julie Virginie Thierry). George was a French emigrant, from Le Havre, Normandy.

Celeste’s maternal grandmother was Marguerite Bertha Harder (the daughter of Frederick C. Harder and Katherine Scholl). Marguerite was born in Chicago, Illinois. Frederick was the son of German immigrants. Katherine was also German.

Source: Genealogy of Celeste Yarnall – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth name: Randolph Clarke Harrison

Date of birth: November 2, 1977

Place of birth: Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of German, distant Dutch and French

Randy Harrison is an American actor. All his family lines go deep into America.

Randy’s paternal grandfather was COL Robert Butler Harrison (the son of Henry Norris Harrison and Marjorie Mary Butler). Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Henry was the son of Charles Leland Harrison and Catharine Yates Norris. Marjorie was the daughter of Robert Gordon Butler and Mary Leland Thorp.

Randy’s paternal grandmother was Alice Elizabeth Fontaine (the daughter of Edgar Clarke Fontaine and Mary Hearne Stevenson). Alice was born in Maryland. Edgar was the son of Edgar Fountaine and Alice Cordelia Julian. Mary was the daughter of James Groff Stevenson and Elizabeth Chew Hearn.

Randy’s maternal grandfather was Nesbitt Harold Cox (the son of Joseph Nesbitt Cox and Bessie Virginia Renner). Nesbitt was born in Sharpsburg, Maryland. Joseph was the son of Moses Cox and Ann T. Lorshbaugh. Bessie was the daughter of Arnolphus R. Renner and Emma Virginia Hebb.

Randy’s maternal grandmother was Marjory Grace Barnette (the daughter of Joseph Esker Barnette and Emma Nevada Smith). Marjory was born in Orange, North Carolina. Joseph was the son of John Daniel Barnett and Lucy Mariah Pritchett. Emma was the daughter of Charles Caldwell Smith and Nancy Caroline Reeves.

Sources: Family tree of Randy Harrison — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GFQJ-8DP

Obituary of Randy’s mother, Frances Diane (Cox) Harrison — https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/diane-harrison-obituary?id=9250369

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Birth name: Albert Gordon MacRae

Date of birth: March 12, 1921

Place of birth: East Orange, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of death: January 24, 1986

Place of death: Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.

Ethnicity:

Father – Scottish

Mother — German

Gordon MacRae was an American actor, singer and radio/television host.

Gordon’s paternal grandfather was Mungo Lamont MacRae (the son of William MacRae and Mary Ann McGavin). Mungo was an Scottish emigrant from Eaglesham, Renfrewshire. Mary Ann was the daughter of George McGavin and Margaret Grant.

Gordon’s paternal grandmother was Janette Hunter Semple, a Scottish emigrant.

Gordon’s maternal grandparents were Albert Hermann Sonn and Elizabeth A. Albert was the son of German emigrants, John Christopher Sonn, from Köngen, Württemberg, and Ernestine Müller. Elizabeth was also the daughter of German parents.

Sources: Family tree of Gordon MacRae — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/LQ5N-H7J

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Place of Birth: Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Date of Birth: December 9, 1987

Ethnicity:
*father – Japanese
*mother – German, Swedish, other European

Hikaru Nakamura is a Japanese-American professional chess grandmaster, and streamer. He is a chess prodigy, and a five time United States champion.

Hikaru was born in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, to a Japanese father, Shuichi Nakamura, and an American mother, Carolyn Merrow, who is a teacher and classically trained musician. His family moved to the U.S. when he was two, living in White Plains, New York. Hikaru’s first name 光 means ‘light’ or ‘shine,’ and his surname 中村 means ‘middle village.’

Hikaru has said:

Fun fact of the day: I am 12.5% German, 12.5% Swedish, 50% Japanese and 25% mix of randomness!

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LOS ANGELES – JAN 13: Mark Deklin at the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Winter 2018 TCA Event at the Tournament House on January 13, 2018 in Pasadena, CA, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Mark Scott Schwotzer

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

Date of Birth: December 3, 1967

Ethnicity:
*father – German, distant Austrian
*mother – English, Scottish, Irish, German, Cornish

Mark Deklin is an American actor and fight coordinator.

He is married to Jamie, with whom he has two children.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was named Norman Nero Schwotzer. Norman was born in Jefferson Township, to German immigrants.

Mark’s paternal grandmother was Mary Augusta Horning (the daughter of George H. Horning and Wilhelmina Lutz). Mary was born in Baldwin Township, Pennsylvania. George was the son of Jacob Horning and Susan Linhart, and had some deep roots in the U.S. Wilhelmina was the daughter of German immigrants, August Lutz and Augusta Huth.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was Reginald Scott Gillespie (the son of James Gillespie and Ellen Catherine Scott). Reginald was born in North Tonawanda, New York. James was born in Canada, to parents from Ireland, James Gillespie, who himself was born County Roscommon, to Scottish parents; and Rebecca Brownlee, who was from County Cavan. Ellen was the daughter of William Scott, who was listed as being of Irish origin in Canadian censuses; and of Ann Cordelia Fowle, who was born in Calcutta, India, to English parents, her father from Berkshire.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Hilda Victoria Peuchen (the daughter of Stanley Cooper Peuchen and Mary Harriet Bowden). Hilda was born in New York. Stanley was the son of Godfrey Emanuel Peuchen, a German emigrant, from Westphalia, and of Eliza Eleanor Clark, an English emigrant, from Hull, Yorkshire. Mary was the daughter of John Wilson Bowden, who was from Cornwall, England, and of Margaret Eliza Purdy, who was born in Canada, to Irish parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Mark Delkin – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Mark’s mother – https://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Charlbi Dean Kriek

Date of Birth: 5 February, 1990

Place of Birth: Cape Town, South Africa

Date of Death: 29 August, 2022

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

Ethnicity: Afrikaner [Dutch, German, French Huguenot, likely distant Swiss]

Charlbi Dean was a South African actress and model. She is known for her roles in the Spud films, the Black Lightning series, and 2022’s Triangle of Sadness.

She was the daughter of Joanne (Muller) and Johan Kriek. The surname Kriek in South Africa usually originates in a Swiss ancestor.

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Place of Birth: Remscheid, Germany

Date of Birth: 22 March, 1996

Ethnicity: German

Jonas Dassler is a German actor. He stars in the film Der goldene Handschuh.

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LOS ANGELES – JUL 19: Holly Madison at the Much Love Animal Rescue fundraiser ‘Bow Wow Wow’ at the Playboy Mansion on July 19, 2008 in Los Angeles, California, photo by Joe Seer

Birth Name: Holly Sue Cullen

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

Date of Birth: December 23, 1979

Ethnicity:
*mother – English (mostly), German, Scottish, more distant French, Swiss-German, Welsh, and Dutch

Holly Madison is an American television personality, model, actress, and author. She is known for her reality shows The Girls Next Door and Holly’s World, and for her relationship with Hugh Hefner and time as a Playboy Bunny.

She spent part of her childhood on Prince of Wales Island, in Craig, Alaska, and then St. Helens, Oregon. She has two children with her former husband, Insomniac promoter Pasquale Rotella.

Holly’s maternal grandfather was Clyde DeBusk (the son of Samuel Jasper DeBusk and Columbia Emeline Thomas). Clyde was born in Hiawatha, Kansas, and had deep roots in the U.S. Samuel was the son of Pvt. John Wesley DeBusk and Emeline Widener. Columbia was the daughter of James Vernon Thomas, Jr. and Susannah Rouse.

Holly’s maternal grandmother was Lillian Margaret Bodle (the daughter of Joseph Robert Bodle and Edna Pearl Irey). Lillian was born in O’Neill, Nebraska, and had deep roots in the U.S. Joseph was the son of Martin Harris Bodle and Mary Elizabeth Naysmith. Edna was the daughter of Ira Eden Irey and Sarah Ann Stottler.

Sources: Obituary of Holly’s brother, Joseph Daniel Cullen – https://www.thechronicleonline.com

Obituary of Holly’s maternal aunt – https://statesmanjournal.newspapers.com

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LOS ANGELES – MAR 13: Drew Starkey at the “Love, Simon” Special Screening at Westfield Century City Mall Atrium on March 13, 2018 in Century City, CA, photo by kathclick

Birth Name: Joseph Andrew Starkey

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

Date of Birth: November 4, 1993

Ethnicity: English, German, some Scottish and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, more distant Swiss-German, remote French

Drew Starkey is an American actor. His roles include the shows Outer Banks and Scream: Resurrection.

Drew’s paternal grandfather is David Edgar Starkey (the son of Alfred Edgar Starkey, Sr. and Hazel Noble). Alfred was the son of Ollie Brown Starkey and Rachael Annie Bennett, and had deep roots in the U.S. Hazel’s mother may have been named Alice.

Drew’s paternal grandmother was Alice Louise Moffett (the daughter of Charles Hull Moffett and Marion Emma Hutton). Alice was born in Rolette, North Dakota. Charles was born in Pyongyang, now North Korea, to American Presbyterian missionaries, The Rev. Samuel Austin Moffatt and Dr. Mary Alice Fish, who both partly had deep roots in the U.S. Marion was the daughter of Peter Hutton, whose father was Scottish, and of Etta Louise Ellrich, whose grandparents were all German immigrants.

Drew’s maternal grandfather was Charles Weldon Ballard (the son of Charles Sidney Ballard and Ellie Matilda Pender). Drew’s grandfather Charles was born in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and had deep roots in the U.S. Drew’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of Sidney Leroy Ballard and Anna Henrietta Wally, whose father was German. Ellie was the daughter of William Luther Pender and Mary Lou Ada Archer.

Drew’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Bostian Hefner (the daughter of Bennett Hill Hefner and Flora Josephine Ferris). Shirley was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and had deep roots in the U.S. Bennett was the son of William Troy Hefner and Aletha Olivia Bostian. Flora was the daughter of William Lee Ferris and Harriet Matilda Richards.

Sources: Genealogy of Drew Starkey – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Drew’s paternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother) – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Drew’s paternal grandmother, Alice Louise (Moffett) Starkey – https://www.heraldtimesonline.com

Obituary of Drew’s maternal grandmother, Shirley Bostian (Hefner) Ballard — https://www.legacy.com

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Birth name: Matthew Lintz

Date of birth: May 23, 2001

Place of birth: Fargo, Georgia, U.S.

Ethnicity:

*father – German, English, some Dutch

Matt Lintz is an American actor. He is the son of Marc Porter Lintz and the actress Kelly Collins Lintz. His two older sisters and younger brother, Mackenzie, Madison, and Macsen are also actors.

Matt’s paternal grandfather is Henry Kimmel Lintz (the son of Arthur John Lintz and Berenice Helen Kimmel). Henry was born in New York. Arthur was the son of Joseph L. Lintz, whose father and maternal grandparents were German emigrants, and Emma Caroline Burgett, who had German ancestry. Berenice was the daughter of Henry William Kimmel, whose all grandparents were German, from Bavaria, and Frieda Amborne, the daughter of German emigrants.

Matt’s paternal grandmother is Linda Helen Porter (the daughter of Marc Edward Porter and Birdie Gazella Waite). Linda has deep lines in America. Marc was the son of Lee Abner Porter and Helen May Cole. Birdie was the daughter of Albert Treat Waite Sr. and Mary Emma Anson.

Sources: Family tree of (paternal) of Matt Lintz — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GF7D-LP3

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