Place of Birth: Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 9, 1999

Ethnicity: English, German, Italian, other

Ronni Hawk is an American actress.

Ronni is the daughter of Bambi and Ronald Hawk.

Ronni’s paternal grandparents were Ira Earl Hawk and Ruth Kathryn Shearer.

Ronni’s maternal grandfather was Michael St. Angelo (the son of a father surnamed St. Angelo and Aline Courtney). Aline likely was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Whitaker Courtney and Henrietta Hinson.

Ronni’s maternal grandmother was Betty Jean Petty (the daughter of James Henry Petty and Ruby Lea). Ruby was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Wesley Eugene Lea and Georgianna/Georgia Keifner.

Source: Obituary of Ronni’s maternal great-grandmother, Aline (Courtney) Furrow – http://rabenhorst.com

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Birth Name: August Kamp

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 5, 1999

Ethnicity: German, English, possibly other

Gus Kamp is an American actor.

Gus’ paternal grandfather was Richard H. Kamp (the son of Fred W. Kamp and Dorothy Bell/Belle Thacker). Richard was born in Oklahoma. Fred was German. Dorothy was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of Richard E. Thacker and Ada, whose father was German.

Gus’ paternal grandmother is Martha Pulley (the daughter of George Robert Pulley and Frances Louise Stone). Martha was born in Oklahoma. George was born in Illinois, the son of Samuel Pulley and Frances. Gus’ great-grandmother Frances was born in Oklahoma.

Gus’ maternal grandfather is named Douglas Wayne Freebern.

Gus’ maternal grandmother is Jo Lynda/Linda Blake (the daughter of Glee Oden Blake and Irene Ester Whitlaw/Whitlow). Jo was born in Oklahoma. Glee was born in Oklahoma, the son of Gary Monroe Blake and Eva Irene Sparks. Gus’ great-grandmother Irene was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of Kenton V. Whitlow and Alta.

Source: Obituary of Gus’ paternal grandfather, Richard H. Kamp – http://legacy.newsok.com

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Birth Name: James K. Handleson

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

Date of Birth: November 1, 1999

Ethnicity: Danish, German, English, Irish, Greek, 1/8 Dutch Jewish

Buddy Handleson is an American actor.

Buddy is the son of Athena and James Handleson.

Buddy’s paternal grandfather was Peter Joseph Handleson (the son of James Paul Handleson and Mietje/Mietze/Mitzi Catherine Spetter/Spetler). James was born in Missouri, the son of Peter Alexander Handleson, whose parents were from Denmark and Germany, and of Ellen Leona “Nellie” Sanders, who was born in Texas. Mietje was born in New York, to parents from the Netherlands, Joseph Spetter and Antje Levie, who were of Dutch Jewish descent.

Buddy’s paternal grandmother is named Norma June Cox.

Buddy’s maternal grandparents were surnamed Poulos and Costello.

Source: Genealogy of Buddy’s paternal great-grandmother, Mietje/Mietze/Mitzi Catherine (Spetter/Spetler) Handleson – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Christine Michelle Metz

Place of Birth: Homestead, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 29, 1980

Ethnicity: German, English, other

Chrissy Metz is an American actress and singer.

Birth Name: Bradley Joseph Buecker

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

Date of Birth: September 20, 1971

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Bradley Buecker is an American television and film director, producer, and editor.

Bradley is the son of Cheryl and Thomas Buecker.

Bradley’s paternal grandfather was Leonard J. Buecker (the son of Joseph Herman Buecker and Eleanor Bartel). Leonard was born in Ohio. Joseph was born in Ohio, to German parents, Clemens Buecker and Mary. Eleanor was born in Ohio, the daughter of Aloysius A. Bartel, whose parents were German, and of Antonia Hemsteger, whose parents were German.

Bradley’s paternal grandmother was Margaret M. Decker (the daughter of Walter Jacob Decker and Clara Adeline Prather). Margaret was born in Ohio. Walter was born in Ohio, to parents from Germany, Valentine Decker and Johannah/Hannah Schaffer. Clara was born in Ohio, the daughter of Walter Wirt Prather and Laura B. Robuck.

Bradley’s maternal grandfather was named Charles R. “Mick” McMaken.

Bradley’s maternal grandmother was Marjorie J. Clarkson (the daughter of Chester Devillars Clarkson and Gertrude Frances Higgins). Marjorie was born in Ohio. Chester was born in Ohio, the son of Lewis DeVillers Clarkson and Sarah H. “Sadie” Mears. Gertrude was born in Ohio, the daughter of Thomas E. Stewart and Florence Higgins.

Source: Obituary of Bradley’s maternal grandmother, Marjorie J. (Clarkson) McMaken – http://www.jamiesonandyannucci.com

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Place of Birth: Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 2, 1999

Ethnicity: Italian (one eighth), Irish, English, German, possibly other

Gavin Casalegno is an American actor and model.

Gavin is the son of Allyson and Bryan Casalegno.

Gavin has said that he has Italian ancestry from Primeglio, Passerano Marmorito, province of Asti, Piedmont. His sister, Ashlyn Casalegno, is also an actress.

Gavin’s paternal grandfather is Phillip A. Casalegno (the son of Lorenzo Giuseppe “Joseph” Casalegno and Florence McGowan). Lorenzo was born in California, to parents from Piedmont, Italy, Giovanni Felice Casalegno and Carolina/Maria Domenica Garbero. Florence was born in California, the daughter of William Henry McGowan/McGowen and Hannah Hunt, who was English.

Gavin’s paternal grandmother is Donna M. Cale.

Gavin’s maternal grandfather is Howard Michael Fannin (the son of Eldridge Fannin and Opal Mae Tackett). Opal was born in Kentucky.

Gavin’s maternal grandmother is named Patricia Strohl.

Sources: Obituary of Gavin’s paternal great-grandmother, Florence (McGowan) Casalegno – http://www.sfgate.com

Obituary of Gavin’s maternal great-grandmother, Opal Mae (Tackett) Fannin – http://www.legacy.com

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

Date of Birth: March 22, 1999

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, Irish, German, 1/8th Portuguese [including Azorean]

Gavin MacIntosh is an American actor.

Gavin is the son of Cynthia and Dustin MacIntosh.

Gavin’s paternal grandparents are Douglas Leland MacIntosh and Sheila Ann Mason.

Gavin’s maternal grandfather is Michael Frederick Powers (the son of George F. Powers and Katherine Fortney). Michael was born in California. George was born in New Mexico, the son of George Frederick Powers, who was Irish, and of Anna May Horn, whose father was German. Katherine was born in California, the daughter of Merrill J. Fortney, whose father was Irish, and of Mabel/Maybell Helen Wycoff, who was born in Kansas.

Gavin’s maternal grandmother is Nettie Barbara Gill (the daughter of John Arthur Gill and Angela/Angelina “Angie” Cabral). Nettie was born in California. John was born in New Mexico, to parents from England. Angela was born in Hawaii, the daughter of Ernest August Cabral, who was born in the Azores, Portugal, and of Mary Louise Jesus, who was also Portuguese, and possibly from the Madeira Islands.

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Birth Name: Wesley Martin Ball

Place of Birth: Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 28, 1980

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, possibly other

Wes Ball is an American film director, visual effects artist, and graphic artist.

Wes is the son of Audrey and Thomas Ball. He was raised in Lake Como, Florida.

Wes’ maternal grandfather was Horace Greely Ellis (the son of William Ellington Ellis and Fannie Bell Killian). Horace was born in Georgia. William was born in Georgia, the son of James Calvin Ellis and Elizabeth Susan Wallace. Fannie was born in Georgia, the daughter of Daniel M. Killian and Mary Jackson.

Wes’ maternal grandmother was Doris Louise Johnson (the daughter of John Frank Johnson and Marie Barrett). Doris was born in Virginia. John was born in Virginia, the son of John Edward Johnson and Eva E. Bridger. Marie was born in Virginia, the daughter of Benjamin L. Barrett and Mary Ann Bryant.

Source: Obituary of Wes’ maternal grandfather, Horace Greely Ellis – http://www.wrightfuneralhome.org

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Birth Name: Jade A. Berti

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 8, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather), Mexican (great-grandfather), English, German, Slovenian

Jade Marx-Berti is an American actress. She is the daughter of actress Melinda Marx (Melinda Marie Marx) and actor and composer Sahn/Sean Berti (Sanh Dehl Berti).

Jade’s half-aunt (father’s paternal half-sister) is actress Derya Arbaş (Derya’s father was also Jade’s paternal grandfather). Jade is married to Dominic V. Ruiz, with whom she has a son; Dominic is the brother of reporter and television news anchor Dina Eastwood.

Jade’s birth surname, Berti, comes from her paternal grandfather’s own stepfather, Thomas H. Bertie. Thomas was born in South America, to American parents, from California.

Jade’s paternal grandfather was actor Dehl Berti (Dehl Franke Berti; the son of John/Juan Edward Carillo and Cecilia Lucille Uhernik/Uhernick). Dehl was born in Colorado. John was born in New Mexico, of Mexican descent, and was the son of Albert/Alberto Gerome Carillo and Elizabeth/Lizzie/Elisa Hidalgo/Heidalgo. Cecilia was likely of Slovenian descent.

Jade’s paternal grandmother was Francis/Frances Cummins Collins/Collyns (the daughter of Albert B. Collyns and Mattie Brotherton). Francis was born in Kentucky.

Jade’s maternal grandfather was entertainer Groucho Marx (born Julius Henry Marx, the son of Samuel/Simon Marx and Miene/Minnie Schönberg/Schöenberg). Groucho was born in New York, to Jewish parents, his father from Mertzwiller, Alsace, France, and his mother from Dornum, Lower Saxony, Germany. Samuel was the son of Simon Mark/Marx and Johanna Haennchen/Hanna/Hanne Adele Levi. Miene was the daughter of Levy/Levi/Louis Schönberg/Schöenberg and Fanny Sophie Salomons.

Jade’s maternal grandmother was actress Kay Marvis (born Catherine Marvis Dittig; the daughter of Percy John Dittig and Marguerite F. Hodgson). Kay was born in New Jersey. Percy was the son of John Paul Dittig and Barbara Reinhardt, both of whom were born in New Jersey, to German parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Jade Marx-Berti – https://www.geni.com

Death record of Jade’s paternal grandfather, Dehl Berti – https://www.familysearch.org

Family history of Jade’s maternal grandfather, Groucho Marx – http://judaisme.sdv.fr

Genealogies of Jade’s maternal grandfather, Groucho Marx – https://www.wikitree.com
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Genealogy of Jade’s maternal grandfather, Groucho Marx (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Jade’s maternal grandfather, Groucho Marx, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Andrew S. Bowen

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

Date of Birth: March 31, 1972

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, Irish, German

Andrew Bowen is an American actor.

Andrew is the son of Anne and Peter Bowen. He is married to Renee Campesi, and has three children. Among his children is actor Seth Lucas Bowen.

Andrew’s paternal grandfather is Gordon George Bowen (the son of Frederick SIdney Bowen and Lillian May Adriance). Gordon was born in Massachusetts. Frederick was born in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, West Indies, to a father born in Trinidad and a mother from Scotland. Lillian was born in New York, the daughter of Benjamin/Benjman Adriance and Nellie Madden.

Andrew’s paternal grandmother is Barbara Newell (the daughter of Clarence Derocha Newell and Alberta). Barbara was born in either New Jersey or Massachusetts. Clarence was born in New Jersey, the son of Clarence DeRocha Newell, who was born in Pará, Brazil, to parents from Massachusetts, and of Harriet Williams, who was born in Maine.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather is Paul Derwood Shaffer (the son of Ralph D. Shaffer and Naoma/Norma Whitacre). Paul was born in Ohio. Ralph was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Suphrenus B. Shaffer and Susan Carner. Naoma was born in Ohio, the daughter of Daniel L. Whitacre and Lucinda Amanda Loe.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother is named Thelma Mae Felty.

Sources: Obituary of Andrew’s paternal grandmother, Barbara (Newell) Bowen – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Andrew’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Andrew’s uncle (mother’s brother) – http://www.legacy.com

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Date of Birth: February 25, 1977

Ethnicity:
*German (father)

Ingrid Oliver is a British-German actress, comedian, and writer.

Her father is German.

Place of Birth: Boulder, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 29, 1986

Ethnicity: German, as well as Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, English, and Swiss-German

Lucas Elliot Eberl is an American actor, director, and writer. He has also been credited as Luke Eberl and Lucas Elliot.

Lucas’ maternal grandfather was David Riedinger Buschman (the son of Herbert Henry Buschman and Josephine R./A. Riedinger). Herbert was the son of John Buschman/Bushman, who was German, and Mary Michael, whose parents were German. Josephine was the daughter of David Riedinger and Anna Mae Oertle, and all her grandparents were German.

Lucas’ maternal grandmother was Peggy L. Laughlin (the daughter of Logan Laughlin and Carrie Elsie Harper). Lucas’ grandmother Peggy was of Irish, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, English, and Swiss-German descent. Logan was the son of Charles Sumner Laughlin and Lavonia/Lavinia Fullenwider. Carrie was the daughter of James Westlake Harper and Nancy Louisa Hinchman.

Sources: Obituary of Lucas’ maternal grandfather, David Riedinger Buschman – https://obits.cleveland.com

Obituary of Lucas’ maternal great-grandfather, Herbert Henry Buschman – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lucas’ maternal great-grandmother, Josephine R./A. Riedinger – https://www.familysearch.org

Lucas’ maternal grandfather, David Riedinger Buschman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
David Riedinger Buschman on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Lucas’ maternal great-grandfather, Herbert Henry Buschman, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lucas’ maternal grandmother, Peggy L. Laughlin – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Birth Name: Brian Douglas Unger

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

Date of Birth: November 30, 1965

Ethnicity:
*German, possibly other (father)
*Romanian (mother)

Brian Unger is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and commentator. He is the son of Anna Eleanor “Ellie” (Gaspar) and Richard A. “Rich” Unger.

Brian’s paternal grandfather was Henry Herman/Harman Unger (the son of Edward Detrich Unger and Gesiane Katherine “Carie” Fehrenholtz/Fernholtz). Edward was born in Ohio, to German parents, Harmon Unger and Sophia Pundt. Gesiane was German, and was the son of Henry Fehrenholtz and Geseina Glander.

Brian’s paternal grandmother was Mary E.

Brian’s maternal grandparents were John Oprea and Florence Gaspar (the daughter of Steven/Steve Gaspar and Lena Secosan). John was Romanian. Florence was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Romanian parents, from Torontál County, Romania, and moved back to Romania as an infant.

Sources: Obituary of Brian’s father – https://www.legacy.com/

Obituary of Brian’s maternal grandmother – https://www.ancestry.com/boards/surnames.gaspar/56/mb.ashx

Brian’s paternal grandfather on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDRX-7QM

Brian’s maternal grandparents on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4ZS-GHD

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Place of Birth: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Date of Birth:3 July 1969

Ethnicity: German, 1/8 Albanian/Arbëreshë, possibly distant Italian

Family Background: Gedeon Burkhard is a German film and television actor. He is best known for his roles in the tv series Kommissar Rex and in the film Inglourious Basterds

Gedeon is the son of Elisabeth von Molo, an actress, and Wolfgang Burkhard.

Gedeon’s maternal grandfather was Conrad Kurt von Molo (the son of Walter von Molo and Rosa). Conrad, a film producer and editor, was born in Vienna, Austria. Walter was a German-language writer, and he was born in Šternberk, Moravia, Austria-Hungary (now in Czech Republic), to German parents from Bavaria.

Gedeon’s maternal grandmother was Beate Moissi (the daughter of Alexander Moissi and Maria). Beate was born in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Alexander, a notable Austrian/German stage actor, was born in Trieste, Austria-Hungary (now in Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy), to Konstantin Moisiu, an Albanian entrepeneur from Kavajë or Durrës, and Amalia de Rada, who was from Trieste and of Arbëreshë background (ethnic Albanians living in Italy), and whose own father was from Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Alexander Moissi’s father is sometimes described as being of Vlach/Aromanian background (a Romance ethnic group native to the Balkans).

Although a Christian, during his life Alexander Moissi was often labeled by the press in Germanic countries as Jewish or of at least partial Jewish descent due to his name (which translates to “Moses”) and his friendly relationship with fellow Jewish actors at a time when anti-semitism was on the rise

Genealogy of Aaron Burckhard (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com/

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Birth Name: Christian James Madsen

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 8, 1990

Ethnicity:
*paternal grandfather – Danish
*paternal grandmother – Irish, English, Scottish, German
*mother – Italian

Christian Madsen is an American actor. He is the son of actress Jeannine Bisignano (Janeane Bisignano) and actor, director, writer, producer, poet, and photographer Michael Madsen. His aunt is actress Virginia Madsen.

Christian’s paternal grandfather was Cal Madsen (the son of Søren/Samuel Madsen and Anna Marie Andersen). Soren and Anna were Danish. Søren was the son of Jorgan Madsen and Sisel Thomsen.

Christian’s paternal grandmother is Elaine Madsen (born Elaine Loretta Melson, the daughter of Lance Eugene Melson and Lavina Loretta Shay). Elaine was born in Illinois, and is a prominent author and filmmaker. Lance was the son of Luther Elmore Melson and Dorothy Christine “Dolly” Williams. Lavina was the daughter of Harry Earnest Shay and Cora Lavina Rhodes. Christian’s aunt Virginia has stated that her mother is of part Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.

Christian’s maternal grandfather was Flavio Fank Bisignano (the son of Salvatore Bisignano and Sadie Miarono). Flavio was born in Rhode Island, to Italian parents.

Christian’s maternal grandmother was Carrie Theresa Castro (the daughter of Leborio/Lee Castro and Laura/Lara Cardella). Carrie was born in California, to Italian parents.

Sources: Genealogies of Christian Madsen (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Death record of Christian’s paternal great-grandfather, Søren/Samuel Madsen – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Christian’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Luther Elmore Melson – http://www.findagrave.com

Christian’s paternal great-grandmother, Lavina Loretta Shay (then under her stepfather’s surname, Jennings), on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Christian’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Harry Earnest Shay – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Christian’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Harry Earnest Shay, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Serayah Ranee McNeill

Place of Birth: Encinitas, San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 20, 1995

Ethnicity: African-American, as well as some Irish, Scottish, English, and German

Serayah is an American actress, model, and singer.

Serayah’s paternal grandmother is Shermaine Eyres (the daughter of Stanley Phillip Eyres and Madeleine Lorenza Fox). Shermaine is white. Stanley was the son of Phillip Isaac Eyres, who was born in Iowa, to Canadian parents, of Irish and Scottish descent; and of Marguerite Adair Clotfelter.

Serayah’s maternal grandmother is named Annette Hale.

Birth Name: Steven Arnold King

Place of Birth: Storm Lake, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 28, 1949

Ethnicity: German, English, Welsh

Steve King is an American politician. A Republican, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa, since January 3, 2003.

Steve is the son of Mildred Lila (Culler) and Emmett A. King. He is married to Marilyn, with whom he has three children.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was named Jay Cecil King. Jay was born in Missouri.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was Freda Katherine/C. Harm (the daughter of J. Henry Harm and Augusta J. Wieck). Freda was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She was an immigrant to the U.S. Augusta was the daughter of Christian F. Wieck and Anna Schneider.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was Curtis Wesley Culler (the son of David J. Culler and Belinda Powell). Curtis was born in Indiana. David was the son of David Culler and Catherine Bowser.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was named Orpha Alma Baker.

Source: Genealogy of Steve King – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Jacob Patrick Short

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

Date of Birth: March 30, 1997

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, Irish

Jake Short is an American actor.

Jake is the son of Kimberly and James Short.

Jake’s paternal grandfather is Frederick Burt “Fred” Short (the son of Delos Burt Short and Dorothy V. Kramer). Frederick was born in Michigan. Delos was born in Michigan, the son of Clarence Adelbert Short and Bertha E. Burt. Dorothy was born in Michigan, the daughter of Andrew C. Kramer, whose parents were German, and of Louisa, whose parents were from Germany and Scotland.

Jake’s paternal grandmother is named Margaret W.

Jake’s maternal grandfather is Warren Mason Hankins (the son of Reese Otis Hankins and Mabel Elizabeth Bryant). Warren was born in Virginia. Reese was born in Virginia, the son of James Bowers Hankins and Eliza Anne Beavers. Mabel was born in Virginia.

Jake’s maternal grandmother is Beulah Marie Garner (the daughter of Alfred Jesse “A.J.” Garner and Albert Naydell/Nadell Herrington). Alfred was the son of Jessie Madison Garner and Mary Etta Maddox. Albert was born in Mississippi, the daughter of Albert Jefferson Herrington and Beulah Z. Duckworth.

Source: Obituary of Jake’s father – http://www.legacy.com

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Date of Birth: c. 2001/2002

Ethnicity:
*father – Polish, smaller amounts of Irish, German, and Italian
*mother – Colombian

Rachel Zegler is an American actress and singer. She will star as the lead Maria in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming version of West Side Story. Maria is a Hispanic character, of Puerto Rican descent. She was previously played by Natalie Wood.

Rachel has said:

West Side Story was the first musical I encountered with a Latina lead character. As a Colombian-American, I am humbled by the opportunity to play a role that means so much to the Hispanic community.

Rachel has said that she is of Polish and Colombian descent. Her father is of Polish ancestry on his own father’s side, and of Irish, German, and Italian ancestry on his own mother’s. Rachel’s mother is of Colombian origin.

While her name sounds like it could be of Jewish origin, she has said that she is not Jewish.

Rachel’s paternal grandfather is Chester Joseph Zegler (the son of Chester John Ziegler/Zegler and Stefanie/Stephanie Marie Zimnicki). Rachel’s grandfather Chester was born in New Jersey. Rachel’s great-grandfather Chester was born in New Jersey, to Polish parents, John Ziegler and Sophia/Sophie. Stephanie was also of Polish origin.

Rachel’s paternal grandmother is Maureen Teresa Cahill (the daughter of Charles J. Cahill and Ruth F. Thielbar/Linskey). Ruth was the daughter of John Thielbar, whose mother was German, and of Frances/Rose Cafiero, whose parents were Italian. Her stepfather was named Terrance/Terrence Linskey.

Sources: Rachel’s paternal great-grandfather, Chester John Ziegler/Zegler, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rachel’s paternal great-grandmother, Ruth F. Thielbar, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.orgDGD
Rachel’s paternal great-grandmother, Ruth F. Thielbar/Linskey, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 21, 2000

Ethnicity: French-Canadian, Scottish, Irish, English, German, possibly some Italian

Dalton Cyr is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor.

Dalton’s paternal grandfather is Francis J. Cyr (the son of Helier Cyr and Elmire “Mary” Turbide). Francis was born in Massachusetts, to French-Canadian parents.

Dalton’s paternal grandmother is Dorothy Jean DuHaime (the daughter of Nels Joseph DuHaime and Kathleen Taylor). Dorothy was born in Massachusetts. Nels was born in Michigan, the son of Edward DuHaime, whose parents were French-Canadian, and of Amanda Olive. Kathleen was born in Massachusetts, to Canadian parents, Simon Glenroy Taylor and Kathleen Anderson, who were from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Dalton’s maternal grandfather is Dennis Panetti (the son of Paul Panetti and Florence Bird). Dennis was born in Wisconsin. Dalton’s great-grandfather Paul was born in Wisconsin, the son of Paul Phillip Panetti, whose parents were from Germany, and of Louisa Dehne, whose parents were from Germany. Florence was born in Wisconsin, and likely was the daughter of Sidney Herbert Bird, whose father was born in Canada to English parents, and of Maud Abigail Sampson.

Dalton’s maternal grandmother is Martha Pickering (likely the daughter of John L. “Jack” Pickering). Martha was born in Wisconsin. John was born in Massachusetts, the son of Oscar Warren Pickering and Hattie Luthera Bailey.

Source: Obituary of Dalton’s paternal grandfather, Francis J. Cyr – http://www.legacy.com

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