Birth Name: Joshua Otis Turner

Place of Birth: Hannah, South Carolina, United States

Date of Birth: November 20, 1977

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, French Huguenot, German

Josh Turner is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is the son of Karen Louise (Weaver) and Joe Otis Turner.

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Drexell Turner (the son of Alston Harlie Turner and Dovie Vermelle Gaskins). Alston was the son of Adger Legar/Legare Turner and Ida Emaline Altman. Dovie was the daughter of Madison Henry Harrison Gaskins and Nancy Vermelle/Vermel Hanna.

Josh’s paternal grandmother was Dora W. Wise (the daughter of Quincy Otis Wise and Dora Maybelle/Mabel Hayes). Quincy was the son of Joseph Willis Wise and Martha Ann Melton. Dora was the daughter of Hymasiah Bartell Hays/Hayes and Drucilla Poston.

Josh’s maternal grandfather was Franklin Eli Weaver (the son of Franklin Eli Weaver and Italene/Italine Poston). Franklin was the son of William Henry Weaver and Margaret Jane Rodgers. Italene was the daughter of John Rayford/James Poston and Mary Margaret Elizabeth Eaddy.

Josh’s maternal grandmother was Carolyn Richardson.

Sources: Genealogies of Josh Turner – http://eaddy.biz/famtread/html/fam03802.htm
http://singletonfamily.org/

Genealogy of Josh’s father (through his sister, Jenny Mae Turner) – http://www.findagrave.com/

Genealogies of Josh’s maternal grandfather, Franklin Eli Weaver – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

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Birth Name: James Gregory Vaughan

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: June 15, 1973

Ethnicity: Greek (great-grandfather), English, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish

Greg Vaughan is an American actor and model. He is the son of Barbara Ann (Alt) and James Gregory Vaughan.

Greg’s maternal great-grandfather, Andrew Arge Brockles, was Greek. The rest of Greg’s ancestry is English, German, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), and Scottish. He might also have Welsh ancestry, through his surname, “Vaughan”.

Greg’s paternal grandfather was James Lee “Jimmy” Vaughan (the son of James Lee Vaughan and Pearl Dean Miller). James was the son of Robert Pinkney Vaughan and Lee Emma Whitfield. Pearl was the daughter of John Peter Miller and Margaret Ardelia Lawson.

Greg’s paternal grandmother was Martha Rita Davis (the daughter of Edward E. Davis and Mary Jay Andrews).

Greg’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Edward Alt (the son of William David Alt and Alice Gertrude Nesmith). William was the son of George William Alt, whose parents were German, and Clara Mae McKeen. Alice was the daughter of Thomas Harding Nesmith and Adissa Maria Jones.

Greg’s maternal grandmother was Alethia Ann Brockles (the daughter of Andrew Arge Brockles and Ola Lillian Feltnor). Andrew was born in Corinthia, Greece, the son of Arge Brakoulias. Ola was the daughter of James Minnis Feltnor and Willie I. Wardlow.

Sources: Obituary of Greg’s paternal grandmother, Martha Rita Davis – http://www.legacy.com/

Obituary of Greg’s maternal grandmother, Alethia Ann Brockles – http://www.legacy.com/

Greg’s maternal grandmother, Alethia Ann Brockles, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CW5X-MPZ

Genealogy of Greg’s paternal grandfather, James Lee “Jimmy” Vaughan – http://findagrave.com/

Genealogy of Greg’s maternal grandfather, Thomas Edward Alt (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.ancestry.com.au/

Genealogy of Greg’s great-grandfather, William David Alt (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.maciain.org/pedigree.php?personID=I10847&tree=mactree

Genealogy of Greg’s great-grandmother, Alice Gertrude Nesmith (through her sister, Josephine Mae Alt; focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com/people/Josephine/6000000047022331186

Genealogy of Greg’s great-great-grandfather, James Minnis Feltnor (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

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Date of Birth: May 1, 1912

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

Date of Death: February 22, 1973

Place of Death: Palm Springs, California

Ethnicity: English, with small amounts of Dutch, German, and Welsh

Winthrop Rockefeller was an American politician and philanthropist. A Republican, he served as Governor of Arkansas, from January 10, 1967 to January 12, 1971.

He was a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1968.

Winthrop was the son of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller (born Abigail Greene Aldrich), a socialite and philanthropist, and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (John Davison Rockefeller, Jr.), a philanthropist and businessperson. His parents were both from wealthy, prominent families. He was a sibling of prominent businesspeople and philanthropists Abby Rockefeller Mauzé, John D. Rockefeller III, Nelson Rockefeller, Laurance Rockefeller, and David Rockefeller. Nelson, who was also a politician, was Governor of New York from 1959 to 1973, and the 41st Vice President of the United States, from December 19, 1974 to January 20, 1977.

His ancestry was English, with small amounts of Dutch, German, and Welsh.

Winthrop’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to Johann Peter Rockefeller, who was born, c. 1681, in Westerwald, Kurpfalz, Heiliges Römisches Reich, Germany.

Winthrop’s paternal grandfather was John D. Rockefeller (John Davison Rockefeller, the son of William Avery Rockefeller and Elizabeth “Eliza” Davison). John co-founded the Standard Oil Company. William was the son of Godfrey Lewis Rockefeller and Lucy Avery. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Davison and Sytje/Sycha “Cynthia” Selover.

Winthrop’s paternal grandmother was Laura Spelman Rockefeller (born Laura Celestia Spelman, the daughter of Harvey Buel Spelman and Lucy Henry). Laura was an abolitionist, philanthropist, and schoolteacher. Harvey was the son of Samuel Buel Spelman and Laura Seymour. Lucy was the daughter of William Henry and Rachel Frary.

Winthrop’s maternal grandfather was Nelson W. Aldrich (Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich, the son of Anan Evans Aldrich and Abby Ann Burgess). Nelson Aldrich was a prominent politician, who was a Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, from 1875 to 1876, a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island, from 1879 to 1881, and a U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, from 1881 to 1911. Winthrop’s great-grandfather Anan was the son of Job Aldrich and Jane Libby Jones. Winthrop’s great-grandmother Abby was the daughter of Gideon Burgess and Phoebe/Phebe Williams.

Winthrop’s maternal grandmother was Abigail “Abby” Pearce/Pierce Truman Chapman (the daughter of Francis Morgan Chapman and Lucy Anne Truman). Francis was the son of Amos Chapman and Amy Morgan. Lucy was the daughter of Jonathan Truman and Mary Willet/Willett.

Winthrop was a descendant of William Brewster (c. 1566-1644), a Mayflower passenger and noted Pilgrim. Among many of William’s other descendants are actors Jordana Brewster, Chevy Chase, Seth MacFarlane, and Brandon Routh, and Massachusetts Governor William Weld.

Sources: Genealogies of Winthrop Rockefeller – https://www.geni.com
http://www.wikitree.com
http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Winthrop Rockefeller (through Winthrop’s brother, Nelson Rockefeller) – https://famouskin.com

Birth Name: Vera Lucia Fischer

Place of Birth: Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Date of Birth: November 27, 1951

Ethnicity: Brazilian (German)

Vera Fischer is a Brazilian actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Brasil in 1969 and was a semifinalist at Miss Universe 1969.

Vera was born in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, the daughter of Emil Fischer and Hildegard (Berndt). She had a brother, Werner. They were raised Protestant (Lutheran) and spoke German as a first language. They learned Portuguese at school.

Vera’s father was originally from Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and moved to Blumenau in the 1930s. Vera’s mother was born in Brazil, of German descent.

Vera’s maternal grandparents were Ernst Berndt and Rosa.

Vera’s parents are pictured here.

Sources: http://exclusivo.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI2139458-EI1118,00.html (in Portuguese)

http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/fsp/1994/8/14/revista_da_folha/23.html (in Portuguese)

Birth Name: Samuel Nicholas Wechsler

Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 3, 1978

Ethnicity: English, German, Swiss-German, possibly other

Nick Wechsler is an American actor. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Joseph Adolph Wechsler and Janet Ruth (Latsha).

Nick’s maternal grandfather was George Phillip Latsha. His parents were Samuel Merritt Latsha (the son of Paul Hoffman Latsha and Ellen Knight) and Dora Phillips. Paul’s parents were Samuel Latsha and Lovina Hoffman. Ellen’s parents were Merritt Knight and Melissa Oliver.

George’s surname “Latsha” was originally spelt “Latschar”, and can be traced back to Peter Joseph Latschar, who was born in Latterbach, Switzerland, the son of Hans Heinrich Latschar and Anna Maria. George also had English and German ancestry, with roots in Rhineland-Palatinate and Bavaria, Germany.

Nick’s maternal grandmother was Wilma Jean Lazarine.

Sources: Obituary of Nick’s mother, Janet Ruth (Latsha) Wechsler – https://www.findagrave.com/

Genealogies of Nick’s maternal grandfather, George Phillip Latsha – https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Latsha-31

http://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/latsha/10/

Genealogies of Nick’s maternal great-great-grandparent, Paul Hoffman Latsha – http://www.genealogy.com/

https://www.geni.com/people/Paul-Latsha/6000000004955009128

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Birth Name: John Samuel Waters

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Date of Birth: April 22, 1946

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

John Waters is an American director, screenwriter, visual artist, author, actor, journalist, comedian, and art collector. He is the son of Patricia Ann (Whitaker) and John Samuel Waters.

John’s paternal grandfather was Somerset Rawlings Waters (the son of Samuel Davis Waters and Florence Owings). Samuel was the son of Somerset Rawlings Waters and Rachel Davis. Florence was the daughter of Edwin Uriah Owings and Achsah Elizabeth Bradford.

John’s paternal grandmother was Lilian Eugenia Anderson/Thomas.

John’s maternal grandfather was Clifford Edward Whitaker (the son of Clifford C. Whitaker and Bertha E.). John’s great-grandfather Clifford was the son of Edmund Simmons Whitaker and Mary McFarland, whose parents were Irish.

John’s maternal grandmother was Ann Stella/Estella Neville (the daughter of John J. Neville and Mary C.). John was born in Maryland, to Irish parents, Patrick Neville and Catharine. Mary C.’s father was born in Ireland, and her mother was born in Pennsylvania.

Sources: Genealogies of John Waters – http://www.wargs.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

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Birth Name: Ryan Wallace Zimmerman

Place of Birth: Washington, North Carolina

Date of Birth: September 28, 1984

Ethnicity: German, English, likely other

Ryan Zimmerman is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Ryan Zimmerman is the son of Keith Lloyd Zimmerman and Cheryl L (Wallace) Zimmerman. Zimmerman is a German surname and Wallace is usually English or Scottish.

Source: http://www.jockbio.com

Birth Name: Victoria California Claflin

Date of Birth: September 23, 1838

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

Date of Death: June 9, 1927

Place of Death: Bredon’s Norton, Worcestershire, England

Ethnicity: German, English, some Scottish and Welsh

Victoria Woodhull was the leader of the American woman’s suffrage movement.

She was the Equal Rights Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1872. She is thus generally agreed to have been the first woman to mount a presidential campaign, though had she won, she would have been too young to take office (the minimum age is 35).

She was also, to one degree or another, a candidate for President in 1884 and 1892.

Victoria was the daughter of Roxanna (Hummel) and Reuben Buckman Claflin.

Victoria’s paternal grandfather was Robert Claflin (the son of Abner Claflin and Hannah Rockwood). Abner was the son of Joshua Claflin and Mary Davidson.

Victoria’s paternal grandmother was Anna Underwood (the daughter of Rogers Underwood and Judith/Judah Deming).

Victoria’s maternal grandparents were John Hummel and Margaret Moyer.

Victoria was a fourth cousin, six times removed, of British actor Sam Claflin, and a fourth cousin, five times removed, of American actor Ashton Holmes. Daniel Claflin and Sarah Edwards were the three times great-grandparents of Victoria, the nine times great-grandparents of Sam, and the eight times great-grandparents of Austin.

Source: Genealogy of Victoria Woodhull – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: William Reibert Mapother

Place of Birth: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States

Date of Birth: April 17, 1965

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

William Mapother is an American actor. He is the son of Louisa (Riehm) and William Reibert Mapother. His first cousin is actor Tom Cruise (born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV). Their fathers are siblings.

William’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Cruise Mapother II (the son of Thomas O’Mara, whose name was later changed to Thomas Cruise Mapother, and of Anna Stewart Bateman). William’s great-grandfather Thomas O’Mara’s parents, Thomas O’Mara and Mary Paulina Cruise, were both of Irish descent. William’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Thomas J. Bateman and Elvira Eva Tompkins, and had English and Welsh ancestry.

William’s great-great-grandmother, Mary Cruise, married twice. Her first husband was Dillon Henry Mapother, by whom she had six children. After Dillon’s death, she remarried to Thomas O’Mara. Their son, who was born as Thomas O’Mara, was listed under that name in the 1880 Census. His name was later changed to Thomas Cruise Mapother. The reason(s) for him changing his name are not clear.

William’s paternal grandmother was Catherine Louise Reibert (the daughter of William Reibert and Charlotte Louise Voelker). William’s great-grandparents William and Charlotte were both of German descent. William’s great-grandfather William Reibert was the son of Adam Andrew Reibert and Francisca/Francis/Frances Boesser. Charlotte was the daughter of John Voelker and Louisa Steadle.

William’s maternal grandfather was Charles E. Riehm (the son of John Lawrence Riehm and Minnie C. Phelan). John was of German descent. Minnie’s father was Irish.

William’s maternal grandmother was Katherine Amelia Grigsby (the daughter of Beverly Prewitt Grigsby and Louisa Amelia Baldwin). Beverly was the son of Beverly Pruett Grigsby and Katherine Ella Willis. Louisa was the daughter of Alvin Burr Baldwin and Louisa Amelia Barber.

Sources: Genealogy of William Mapother – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of William Mapother (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

William’s maternal grandfather, Charles E. Riehm, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Charles E. Riehm on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of William’s maternal great-grandfather, Beverly Prewitt Grigsby (focusing on his father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: David Paden Passaro

Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, United States

Date of Birth: November 20, 1975

Ethnicity: Italian, German, English

Davey Havok is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, fashion designer, and writer. He is the lead singer of the bands AFI, Blaqk Audio, and XTRMST.

Davey’s mother is Regina L. “Penny” (Paden) Marchand. Davey’s father died when Davey was five years old, and Davey’s mother remarried Paul Marchand, whose surname Davey adopted.

Davey’s mother is half Italian descent, with her other roots being German and English. Davey’s father, whose surname was “Passaro”, is of Italian or part Italian descent.

Davey’s maternal grandfather was Richard “Dick” Paden (the son of Robert B. Paden/Payton and Sarah Ann “Sallie” Sult). Sarah was the daughter of Adam Sult and Savilla/Sovila Sitler.

Davey’s maternal grandmother was Regina “Gig” Ressa (the daughter of Joseph Ressa and Carmella). Joseph was born in Italy. Carmella was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents.

Sources: Genealogies of Davey’s maternal great-grandmother, Sarah Ann “Sallie” Sult (through Sarah’s brother, Headley Adam Sult) – http://www.ancestry.com.au
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Davey’s maternal grandmother, Regina “Gig” Ressa, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Davey’s maternal grandmother, Regina “Gig” (Ressa) Paden – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Kelly Wholey Rohrbach

Place of Birth: Connecticut

Date of Birth: January 21, 1990

Ethnicity: Irish, German, Danish, English, Swiss-German, 1/16th Italian

Kelly Rohrbach is an American model and actress.

Kelly’s paternal grandfather was Clayton John Rohrbach, Jr. (the son of Clayton John Rohrbach and Josephine Frances Langan). Kelly’s great-grandfather Clayton was the son of John Rohrbach, who was born in New York, to parents from Verkehrsprüfzentrum Berner Oberland, Thun, Bern, Switzerland, and of Elizabeth Abbeal. Josephine was the daughter of Joseph Amatio Longone/Langan, who was born in Altavilla Silentina, Provincia di Salerno, Campania, Italy, and of Blanche Freeman, who was born in Pennsylvania, to an Irish-born father.

Kelly’s paternal grandmother was Carolee Mae Anderson (the daughter of Fred George Anderson and Maude/Maud Ellen Buck). Fred was born in New York, to Danish parents. Maude was the daughter of William “Hosmer” Buck and Isabelle “Belle” A. Radley.

Kelly’s maternal grandfather was Robert C. Wholey (the son of Robert Leo Wholey and Frances C. Mullen). Kelly’s great-grandfather Robert was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Patrick Wholey, who was from Cork, Ireland, and of Ellen M. Quinlan, who was born in Wales, likely of Irish descent. Frances was also born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Irish parents, John Mullen and Catherine.

Kelly’s maternal grandmother is Lois Mary Dinneen (the daughter of Leo A. Dinneen and Olivia Mary Anna Gensler). Leo was the son of John Dinneen, who was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, and of Mathilda Och, who was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents. Olivia was the daughter of John Henry Gensler and Mary Magdelena Eiben, who was born in Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Kelly Rohrbach – https://www.geni.com

Kelly’s paternal grandmother, Carolee Mae Anderson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Kelly’s maternal great-grandfather, Leo A. Dinneen, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jidenna Theodore Mobisson

Place of Birth: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States

Date of Birth: May 4, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Igbo Nigerian (father)
*English, German, Dutch (mother)

Jidenna is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Jidenna is the son of Tama, an accountant, and Oliver Mobisson (Oliver Udemmadu Ogbonnia Mobisson), an academic. His father was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, of Igbo Nigerian descent. His mother, who is American, has English, German, Dutch, and possibly other, ancestry. Jidenna grew up in Nigeria for the first years of his life, and moved back to the United States at age six.

Two of Jidenna’s great-grandparents were Ralph Heer Buck and Louise Amidon Bethel. Ralph was the son of William W. Buck and Katherine Hur/Heer, who was of German descent. Louise was the daughter of Louis Prentiss Bethel and Harriet “Hattie” Morse.

Sources: Obituary of Jidenna’s great-uncle, Robert Buck – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Jidenna’s great-grandmother, Louise Amidon Bethel – http://www.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Paget Valerie Brewster

Place of Birth: Concord, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 10, 1969

Ethnicity: English, some Irish and German, distant French

Paget Brewster is an American actress. She is the daughter of Hathaway (Tew) and Galen Brewster. Paget is married to composer Steve Damstra.

Paget’s paternal grandfather was George Washington Wales Brewster, Jr. (the son of George Washington Wales Brewster and Ellen Mackenzie Hodge). Paget’s great-grandfather George was the son of Benjamin Brewster, Jr. and Ann Wales Emmons. Ellen was the daughter of John Ledyard Hodge and Susan Savage Wilson.

Paget’s paternal grandmother was Joan Ryerson (the daughter of Donald Mitchell Ryerson and Isabelle McGenniss). Donald was the son of Edward Larned Ryerson and Mary Pringle Mitchell. Isabelle was the daughter of Charles Burrill McGenniss and Isabelle S. Corwith, and had Irish, English, and French ancestry.

Paget’s maternal grandfather was John Bechtel Tew (the son of James Dinsmore Tew and Elinor Edith/Elaine Bechtel). James was the son of Harvey William/Williams Tew and Susan Dinsmore Goodrich. Elinor was the daughter of Theodore H. Bechtel and Elinor Focht, and had German ancestry.

Paget’s maternal grandmother was Valerie Hathaway (the daughter of Stewart Southworth Hathaway and Helen Viles). Stewart was the son of Charles Hathaway and Cora Southworth Rountree. Helen was the daughter of James Francis Viles and Anna Underwood.

Paget is a descendant of William Brewster (c. 1566-1644), a Mayflower passenger and noted Pilgrim. Among many of William’s other descendants are actors Jordana Brewster, Chevy Chase, Seth MacFarlane, and Brandon Routh, Massachusetts Governor William Weld, U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, and Governor of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller.

Sources: Genealogies of Paget Brewster – https://famouskin.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Margaret Elizabeth Lindemann

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: July 21, 1998

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

Maggie Lindemann is an American singer and songwriter.

Maggie’s father, Barton Duane “Bart” Lindemann, was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. Maggie’s mother, Susan Denise Denson, was born in Austin, Texas.

Maggie’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, Peter Lindemann (November 16, 1816, Remkersleben, Wanzleben, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany – October 12, 1887, Comfort, Texas)

Maggie’s paternal grandfather is Otto Barton Lindemann (the son of Otto Fred Lindemann, Jr. and Myrtie Jane “Myrt” Burt). Maggie’s great-grandfather Otto was of German descent, was the son of Otto Fred Lindemann and Adela “Adele” Ingenhuett. Myrtie was the daughter of Joseph Aloysius Burt and Esther Sarah Middleton.

Maggie’s paternal grandmother is Donna Sue McGee (the daughter of Mark Alonzo McGee, Jr. and Oretha Ethel Cazee). Mark was the son of Marcus Alonzo “Mark” McGee and Myrtle Josie Packwood.

Maggie’s maternal grandparents are Richard Edwin “Dick” Denson and Bonnie Gay Uhr (the daughter of Robert Jones Uhr and Margaret Thekla Richter). Richard was adopted by William Benjamin Denson and Alma Myrl Hill. Robert was of German descent, and was the son of Robert Franklin Uhr and Alvina Elizabeth Tampke. Margaret was also of German descent, and was the daughter of Rudolph Berthold Richter and Emilie Weilbacher.

Maggie’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Thekla Weilbacher (December 3, 1847, Germany – January 24, 1910, New Braunfels, Texas).

Sources: Marriage announcement of Maggie’s parents – https://www.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Maggie’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s father – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s paternal grandfather, Otto Barton Lindemann – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s paternal great-grandfather, Otto Fred Lindemann, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s paternal great-grandmother, Myrtie Jane Burt – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s paternal grandmother, Donna Sue McGee – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s paternal great-grandfather, Mark Alonzo McGee, on Find a Grave – https://www.findagrave.com

Birth record of Maggie’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s maternal grandfather, Richard Edwin Denson – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s maternal grandfather, Richard Edwin Denson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s maternal grandmother, Bonnie Gay Uhr – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Jones Uhr, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth records of Maggie’s maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Thekla Richter – https://familysearch.org
https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Karl Peter Frederic Albert Hermann

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

Date of Birth: August 15, 1967

Ethnicity: German

Peter Hermann is an American actor, producer, and writer. He was born in New York City, New York, to German parents.

Peter was raised in Germany and moved back to the U.S. at the age of ten. He speaks fluent English and German, as well as Spanish and French.

Peter is married to actress Mariska Hargitay.

Source: http://heavy.com

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Birth Name: Sean Michael Spicer

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

Date of Birth: September 23, 1971

Ethnicity:
*87.5% Irish
*12.5% German

Sean Spicer has been the 30th White House Press Secretary, since January 20, 2017. He was previously White House Director of Communications, from January 20, 2017 to March 6, 2017.

Sean is the son of Kathryn (Grossman) and Michael William Spicer.

Sean was raised Catholic.

Sean’s paternal grandfather was Harry J. Spicer (the son of William Francis Spicer and Margaret Josephine Sullivan). Harry was born in Rhode Island. William was born in Ireland, the son of William Spicer and Elizabeth Hall. Margaret was the daughter of Irish parents, Patrick Sullivan and Katherine McCarthy.

Sean’s paternal grandmother was Joanna Lucy Holleran (the daughter of William H. Holleran and Mary A. Harrington). William was the son of James Holleran and Johanna Byron, who were born in Waterford, Ireland. Mary A. was the daughter of Jeremiah C. Harrington and Mary J. Harrington, who were Irish.

Sean’s maternal grandfather was William Ferdinand Grossman (the son of William F. Grossman and Catherine A. Callinan). Sean’s great-grandfather William was born in Canada, the son of German parents, Charles Grossman and Henrietta Ricker, who were of the Lutheran religion. Catherine was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Sean’s maternal grandmother was Jane Elizabeth Kelley (the daughter of Charles J. Kelley and Katherine Gaffney or O’Brien). Katherine was born in New York, the daughter of Irish parents, Patrick Joseph Gaffney, who was born in Cork, and Jane O’Brien, who was born in Dublin, Leinster, the daughter of Thomas O’Brien and Brigid Gavin.

Sources: Genealogies of Sean Spicer – https://www.geni.com
http://gw.geneanet.org

Sean’s maternal grandfather, William Ferdinand Grossman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal great-grandfather, William F. Grossman, on the 1881 Canada Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Henrietta Ricker, on the 1871 Canada Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal grandmother, Jane Elizabeth Kelley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Elizabeth Shaila Koshy

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 31, 1996

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

Liza Koshy is an American Youtube personality, social media star, and actress.

Liza is the daughter of Jean Carol (Hertzler) and Jose Koshy. Her siblings are Olivia and Rahel.

Liza has stated on Youtube that her father is Indian, and that her mother is caucasian. Liza’s parents are pictured here.

In the film Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016), Liza’s character, Aday Walker, was African-American.

Liza’s maternal grandfather was John Asa Hertzler (the son of Asa Miller Hertzler and Rebecca Susanna Shenk). Liza’s grandfather John had mostly Swiss-German and German, along with some English, ancestry, with roots in Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg, Germany; Bern and Zürich, Switzerland; and Northumberland, England. Liza’s great-grandfather Asa was the son of Joseph Kanagy Hertzler and Nancy J. Miller. Rebecca was the daughter of John M. Shenk and Frances Annie “Fannie” Good.

Liza’s maternal grandmother was Rebecca Evans Henkels (the daughter of George Jacob Henkels and Johanna Hammer). George was the son of John S. Henkels and Mary E. Knight. Johanna was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Germany.

Sources: https://www.youtube.com

Birth certificate of Liza Koshy – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Liza’s maternal great-grandparents, Asa Miller Hertzler and Rebecca Susan Shenk – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Liza’s maternal grandmother, Rebecca Evans (Henkels) Hertzler – https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net

Liza’s maternal great-grandparents, George Jacob Henkels and Johanna (Hammer) Henkels, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Liza’s maternal great-grandfather, George Jacob Henkels – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Kimberly Claire Meissner

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

Date of Birth: October 4, 1989

Ethnicity: Spanish [Galician, Asturian] (maternal grandmother), German, possibly other

Kimmie Meissner is an American former competitive figure skater.

Kimmie was born in Towson, Maryland, the daughter of Judith “Judy” (Roth) and Paul J. Meissner.

Kimmie’s maternal grandfather was Robert F. Roth (the son of Leo A. Roth and Antoinette C.). Leo’s parents were Vincent/Vincentium S. Roth (the son of August Roth and Catharina Kirsch) and Othellea/Othellam M. Staebel/Stebel (the daughter of Martin Staebel/Stebel and Ottilia Margaretha Bubach).

Kimmie’s maternal grandmother was Amelita Novo (the daughter of Manuel/Emmanuel Novo and Paulina Gao). Manuel/Emmanuel was born in Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain, the son of Perfecto Novo and Emillia Torres. Paulina was born in Campo de Caso, Asturias, Spain, the daughter of José Ramon Gao and Lucia Miguel.

Sources: http://www.baltimoresun.com

Genealogy of Kimmie Meissner (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

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Birth Name: John Jay Bosch

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 6, 1976

Ethnicity:
*German, Irish (father)
*Korean (mother)

Johnny Yong Bosch is an American actor, martial artist, and musician. He plays ranger Adam Park in the Power Rangers franchise.

His American-born father met his Korean-born mother while stationed in South Korea.

Source: http://www.halfkorean.com

Birth Name: Tammy Jean Blanchard

Place of Birth: Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 14, 1976

Ethnicity: German (maternal grandfather), French, possibly other

Tammy Blanchard is an American actress and singer. She was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, the daughter of Patricia L. (Rettig) and William A. Blanchard.

Tammy’s maternal grandfather was Joseph A. Rettig. His parents were Ignatz Rettig and Lena (the daughter of Augusta Flock). Ignatz was born in Germany, to German parents. Lena was born in New Jersey, to parents from Germany.

Tammy’s maternal grandmother was Marvine M.

Sources: Obituary of Tammy’s maternal grandmother, Marvine M. Rettig – http://www.barnegatfh.com/notices/Marvine-Rettig

Tammy’s maternal grandfather, Joseph A. Rettig, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X46Y-YY6

Tammy’s maternal great-grandfather, Ignatz Rettig, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKY2-7S5

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