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Birth Name: Laura Leigh Moser

Date of Birth: January 9, 1986

Ethnicity: English, small amount of German

Laura-Leigh is an American actress. She is the daughter of Kennard “Kenny” Dean Moser.

Laura-Leigh’s paternal grandfather was Bobby Dean Moser (the son of Robert Lon Moser and Hazel Francis/Frances Hollowell/Halowell). Robert was the son of John Pinkney Moser and Mary E. Nail. Hazel was the daughter of Robert Porter Hollowell and Martha Mattie Smith.

Laura-Leigh’s paternal grandmother was Shelby Jean Lesan/Leason (the daughter of John Jule/Jules Lesan/Leason/Leson and Myrtle Marie Bryant). John was the son of Seth Albert Lesan and Minnie Iola Richardson. Myrtle was the daughter of Joseph Marshel “Joe” Bryant and Elizabeth Jane “Lizzie” Wooten/Wooton.

Sources: Obituary of Laura-Leigh’s paternal grandfather, Bobby Dean Moser – https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Obituary of Laura-Leigh’s paternal grandmother, Shelby Jean Lesan – https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Genealogy of Laura-Leigh’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Laura-Leigh’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Birth Name: Gattlin Tadd Griffith

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

Date of Birth: November 13, 1998

Ethnicity: Welsh, German, Scottish, possibly other

Gattlin Griffith is an American actor. He is the son of Wendy Lynn (Morrison) and Garry Tad Griffith, a stuntman.

Gattlin’s paternal grandparents were Dick Griffith and Constance Carleen “Connie” Rosenberger.

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Birth Name: Marco Frank Ferdinand Woesthoff

Place of Birth: Gorinchem, South Holland, Netherlands

Date of Birth: 6 September 1972

Ethnicity: Dutch, some Indonesian, small amount of German

Dinand Woesthoff is a Dutch musician. He is known as the lead singer of the pop rock band Kane. He is the son of Cornelia Woutrina “Corry” Linders and Frank Woesthoff.

Dinand is married to British entrepreneur Lucy Hopkins. He was previously married to actress and singer Barbara Augustine “Guusje” Nederhorst, until her death. He has a son with Guusje, and three children with Lucy.

Dinand’s paternal line can be traced back to his seventh great-grandfather, Gerrit Gerard Woesthoff.

Dinand’s paternal grandfather was Pedro Ferdinand Woesthoff (the son of Carel Ferdinand Woesthoff and Cornelia Petronella Gersen). Pedro was born in Ngawi, East Java, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). Carel was the son of Petro Ferdinand Woesthoff, whose own parents were Dutch, and of Carolina Barbara Knebel, who was Dutch, from Amsterdam, and was of part German descent. Dinand’s great-grandmother Cornelia was of part Indonesian descent, was the daughter of Gerrit Jan Gersen.

Dinand’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Pesch (the daughter of Gustaaf Adolf Frederik Pesch and Adèle Mathilde de Joode). Ellen was born in Bandung, West Java, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia).

Dinand’s maternal grandfather was Adrianus “Adri” Linders (the son of Petrus Johannes “Piet” Linders and Elisabeth “Liesbeth” Huijps). Adrianus was born in Woensdrecht, North Brabant. Piet was the son of Petrus Johannes “Jan” Linders and Johanna Jellema. Elisabeth was the daughter of Johannes Huijps and Johanna Catharina van der Poel.

Dinand’s maternal grandmother was Dientje Dingena Aanen (the daughter of Eimert Aanen and Cornelia Wouterina Roubos). Dientje was born in Gorinchem, South Holland. Dientje was the daughter of Cornelis Aanen and Jacomijntje Vogel. Dinand’s great-grandmother Cornelia was the daughter of Teunis Pieter Roubos and Maria Bastiana Hakkers.

Dinand’s maternal line can be traced back to his eighth great-grandmother, Aeltjen Bleijenburg/Bleijenbergh, of Rees, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Sources: Genealogy of Dinand Woesthoff (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://stamboombernaards.nl

Genealogy of Dinand’s paternal grandfather, Pedro Ferdinand Woesthoff – https://www.familysearch.org

Population register of Dinand’s paternal grandmother, Ellen Pesch – https://www.openarch.nl

Birth Name: Victor Fritz-Crone

Place of Birth: Österåker, Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: 31 January 1992

Ethnicity: Swedish, Danish, German, as well as remote Belgian [Flemish], Dutch, and Norwegian

Victor Crone is a Swedish singer. He will represent Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. He is the son of Berit Anette Lexhed and Hans Henrik Fritz-Crone.

Victor’s paternal line can be traced back to his third great-grandfather, Heinrich Christian Krone, of Gosler, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Victor’s paternal grandfather was Gunnar Fritz-Crone (the son of Harry Fritz-Crone and Inger Margrethe Nielsen). Gunnara was born in Kristine, Dalarna, to Danish parents, from Ordrup, Capital Region and Odense, respectively. Harry was the son of Valdemar Crone, whose own parents were German, and of Johanne Barth Fritz. Inger was the daughter of Søren Henrik Nielsen and Johanna Margrethe Maibom.

Victor’s paternal grandmother was Britt Ida Monica “Bibbi” Danielsson (the daughter of Hans Krister, later Christer, Danielsson and Anna Henrika Alm). Britt was born in Stockholm. Christer was the son of Hans Danielsson and Ida Christina Regina Avelin. Anna was the daughter of Torsten Johannes Alm and Karolina Albertina Telning.

Victor’s maternal grandfather is Karl Ove Birger Lexhed (the son of Albin Birger Andersson and Irma Ingeborg Bernadotte Lovisa Wilhelmsson). Ove was born in Bromma, Stockholm. Albin was the son of Oskar Albin Andersson and Teresia Isaksdotter Snäll. Irma was the daughter of Karl Fredrik Wilhelmsson and Johanna Lovisa Kihlström.

Victor’s maternal grandmother is Berit Gunhild Johnsson (the daughter of John Vilhelm Johnsson and Margit Gudrun Forsberg). Berit Gunhild was born in Stockholm. John Vilhelm was the son of Anders Johnsson and Elin Friberg. Margit was the daughter of Gustaf Frithiof (later Fritiof) Forsberg and Alma Maria Skog.

Sources: Genealogy of Victor Fritz-Crone (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.myheritage.com

Victor’s great-grandfather, Harry Fritz-Crone, on the 1901 Danish Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Victor’s paternal grandmother, Britt Ida Monica Danielsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s paternal great-grandfather, Hans Krister Danielsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Hans Danielsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Ida Christina Regina Avelin – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Genealogy of Victor’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Henrika (Danielsson) Alm – https://www.geni.com

Birth record of Victor’s maternal grandfather, Karl Ove Birger Lexhed – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-grandfather, Albin Birger Andersson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Oskar Albin Andersson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Teresia Isaksdotter Snäll – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-grandmother, Irma Ingeborg Bernadotte Lovisa Wilhelmsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Johanna Lovisa Kihlström – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Birth records of Victor’s maternal grandmother, Berit Gunhild Johnsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-grandfather, John Vilhelm Jonsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Anders Johnsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Elin Friberg – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-grandmother, Margit Gudrun Forsberg – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Gustaf Frithiof Forsberg – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

Baptismal record of Victor’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Alma Maria Skog – https://sok.riksarkivet.se

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Birth Name: John Blyth Barrymore III

Place of Birth: Beverly Hills, California, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: May 15, 1954

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, German (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

John Blyth Barrymore is an American actor. He is the son of actors John Drew Barrymore and Cara Williams (born Bernice Kamiat). His half-sister is actress, writer, director, producer, and model Drew Barrymore.

John’s paternal grandfather was John Barrymore, an actor (born John Sidney Blyth, the son of actors Maurice Herbert Barrymore, born Herbert Arthur Chamberlayne Blythe, and Georgiana Drew, born Georgiana Emma Drew). John’s grandfather John was born in Pennsylvania. His siblings were actors Lionel Barrymore (born Lionel Herbert Blythe) and Ethel Barrymore (born Ethel Mae Blythe). John had English and Irish ancestry (some of his family were English people who were born and lived in India). John’s great-grandfather Maurice was the son of William Edward Blythe, who was born in Calcutta, India, and of Charlotte Matilda Chamberlayne/Chamberlain, who was born in West Bengal, India. John’s great-grandmother Georgianna was the daughter of actors John Drew (born Jonathan Henry Drewland, in Dublin, Ireland) and Louisa Lane Drew (born Louisa Lane, in London, England).

John’s paternal grandmother was actress Dolores Costello (the daughter of actors Maurice Costello, born Maurice George Costello, and Mae Costello, born Mae Altschuk). Dolores was born in Pennsylvania. Maurice was the son of Irish parents, Thomas Costello and Ellen Fitzgerald. Mae was the daughter of Lewis/Louis Altschuk, who was German, and of Catherine Callender. It is not clear if Catherine was also of German descent.

John’s maternal grandfather was named Benjamin Irving Kamiat. Benjamin was Jewish, and was born in Lemberg, Austria.

John’s maternal grandmother was named Florence “Flora” Schwartz. Florence was the daughter of Romanian Jewish immigrants.

Sources: Genealogy of John Blyth Barrymore – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of John’s father – http://www.findagrave.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.wikitree.com

John’s paternal grandmother, Dolores Costello, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

John’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Lewis/Louis Altschuk, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Scott David Menville

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 12, 1971

Ethnicity: English, French, Scottish, Irish, German

Scott Menville is an American actor, voice actor, and musician.

Scott is the son of Dorothy and television animator and writer Chuck Menville (born Charles David Menville).

Scott’s paternal grandfather is Charles A. Menville (the son of Raoul Louis Menville and Mae E. Friedman). Charles was born in Louisiana. Raoul was born in Louisiana, the son of Charles Marie Menville and Marie Arabella Gouaux, whose father was French. Mae was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Phillip Friedman, who was German, and of Elizabeth Stevenson.

Scott’s paternal grandmother is Marie Louise Burnett (the daughter of Benjamin Fulton “Ben” Burnett and Marie Amelie Brown). Marie was born in Louisiana. Benjamin was born in Louisiana, the son of Ed Burnett and Mary/Lary Lefevre/Lefevre. Marie was born in Louisiana.

Scott’s maternal grandfather is Gordon Stuart Hawkins (the son of Birdie Viola Russell). Gordon was born in Nebraska. Birdie was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Ludentia A. Burgess.

Scott’s maternal grandmother is Mary Belle Wolther/Walther (the daughter of George Frederick Wolther/Walther and Laura/Lora Elizabeth Cantrall). Mary was born in either Colorado or Nebraska. George was born in Colorado, the son of George Friederich Wolther, whose parents were German, and of Louisa Katherine Blatter, whose parents were German. Laura was born in Colorado, the daughter of Frederick Augustine Cantrell and Mary E. Teeter.

Source: Obituary of Scott’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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Gabrielle Stone – “Outlaws and Angels” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Ahrya Fine Arts Movie Theater, 8556 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Gabrielle Elise Bourassa

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 20, 1988

Ethnicity: English, French-Canadian, Scottish, Dutch, German

Gabrielle Stone is an American actress and dancer.

She is the daughter of actors Dee Wallace (Deanna Bowers) and Christopher Stone (Thomas Edward Bourassa).

Gabrielle’s paternal grandfather was Charles Edmond/Edward Bourassa (the son of Honore/Herve/Henri Bourassa and Elmina/Melina Poulin). Edward was born in New Hampshire, to French-Canadian parents. Honore was the son of Charles-Jean-Baptiste Bourassa-Auger, whose mother was the daughter of English parents, and Marie-Emernece Morissette. Elmina was the daughter of Frederic Poulin and Marie Palardy.

Gabrielle’s paternal grandmother was Mildred Orri Stone (the daughter of Lester Paige Stone and Genieve/Geneva Messer). Lester was the son of John Henry Stone and Jennie E. Quimby/Quindley. Genieve was the daughter of Edwin C. Messer and Ellen S. Chase.

Gabrielle’s maternal grandfather was Robert Stanley Bowers (the son of John Harrison “Harry” Bowers and Vesta Viola “Betty/Bessie” VanCleave). John was the son of Josiah Robert Bowers and Hattie M. Cole. Vesta was the daughter of William Stanley VanCleave and Ida May Smith.

Gabrielle’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Maxine Nichols (the daughter of Clinton Wakefield Nichols and Grace Annis Gwartney). Clinton was the son of Robert Franklin Nichols and Alma Amy Perilla Galyean. Grace was the daughter of James Gwartney and Laura Ann Hassel.

Sources: Obituary of Gabrielle’s paternal grandmother, Mildred Orri Stone – https://www.legacy.com

Family history of Gabrielle’s father – http://www.cowhampshireblog.com

Genealogy of Gabriette Stone – https://wc.rootsweb.com

04/12/2012 – Laura Leighton – The Paley Center for Media and Warner Bros. Celebrate Opening of “Television: Out of the Box” – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Laura Miller

Place of Birth: Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 24, 1968

Ethnicity: English, German, other

Laura Leighton is an American actress. She is known for the role of Sydney Andrews on Melrose Place and Ashley Marin on ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars, both television series.

She took her stage name from her maternal grandfather’s surname.

Laura is married to actor Doug Savant, with whom she has two children.

Birth Name: Kathleen Marie Ireland

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

Date of Birth: March 20, 1963

Ethnicity:
*father – English
*maternal grandfather – German, English
*maternal grandmother – Norwegian

Kathy Ireland is an American model, actress, author, and entrepreneur.

She is the daughter of Barbara (Niemann) and John Ireland. Her father was born in Liverpool, England, and her mother was American, from California. She is married to physician Greg Olsen, with whom she has three children.

Kathy’s paternal grandparents were named Isaac Ireland and Mary Arnold.

Kathy’s maternal grandfather was August Henry Niemann (the son of August Henry Niemann and Minerva Eleanor Stephans). August was the son of Hermann Heinrich August Niemann, who was German, and Anna Katharina Neuner, whose parents were German. Minerva was the daughter of Bascom Asbury Stephens and Minerva Mary Overshiner.

Kathy’s maternal grandmother was Gladys Camilla Larsen (the daughter of Gottlieb August Larsen and Petra C. Pedersen/Petersen). Gladys was born in New York, to Norwegian parents, from Bergen. Gottlieb was the son of Johan Larsen and Sophie Hild. Petra was the daughter of Peder Pedersen and Anne Torstensen.

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

Kathy’s maternal grandmother, Gladys Camilla Larsen, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Gladys on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Kathy’s great-grandparents, Gottlieb August Larsen and Petra C. Pedersen – https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Fresno, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 14, 1990

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*English, German, Scottish, some Dutch (mother)

Miranda Rae Mayo is an American actress and model.

She is the daughter of Linda and Kenneth Mayo.

Miranda has said (at 18:33):

I’m only half African-American, so only half the time I got the rhythm. The only half, you’re like… stop.

Miranda’s paternal grandparents are surnamed Mayo and Neal.

Miranda’s maternal grandfather is Merrill James Langford (the son of Horace Fountain/Forrest Langford and Dorothy Madelyn Risse). Merrill was born in Nevada. Horace was born in Sonora, Mexico, to parents from Utah, James Harvey Langford, Jr. and Mary Lydia Bedford Jackson, whose parents were English. Dorothy was born in Washington, the daughter of William Ludwig Peter Risse, whose father was German and whose mother was the daughter of German parents, and of Florence Adelen Toothaker.

Miranda’s maternal grandmother is named Jennie Robinson.

Sources: Obituary of Miranda’s unc/le (mother’s brother), Merrill James Langford, Jr. – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Leslye Ann Headland

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 26, 1980

Ethnicity:
*31.25% British Isles [Irish, possibly English]
*25% Norwegian
*18.75% Dutch
*12.5% Swedish
*12.5% German

Leslye Headland is an American playwright, screenwriter, and director.

Leslye is the daughter of Julie and John Headland. She is married to Canadian actress Rebecca Henderson.

Leslye’s paternal grandfather is Carl Ben Headland (the son of Edwin Henry Headland and Olga Nellie Strand). Carl was born in Minnesota. Edwin was born in North Dakota, to Norwegian parents. Olga was born in Wisconsin, to Norwegian parents, Bjorguvl Kjetil Strand and Maria Christine Petrine/Patrine Madstatter Knudsen.

Leslye’s paternal grandmother is Patricia Ann McKey (the daughter of Dixie/Drixee Beach McKey/McKay and Wilhelmina Schipper). Patricia was born in New Jersey. Dixie was born in New Jersey, the son of William McKey, whose parents were Irish, and of Abbey/Abbie Katherine Burnett. Wilhelmina was born in New Jersey, to Dutch parents, Henry Schipper and Annie Vandervegete.

Leslye’s maternal grandfather is John Herbert Strandquist (the son of John Herbert Strandquist and Mary Van Calligan). Leslye’s grandfather John was born in Michigan. Leslye’s great-grandfather John was born in Sweden, the son of Hans Strandquist and Johanna Pearson. Mary was born in Michigan, the daughter of Charles Van Calligan, whose parents were Dutch, and of Mary Wright, whose parents were Irish.

Leslye’s maternal grandmother is Mary Gabrielle Thomas (the daughter of Michael Aloysius/Aloysious Thomas and Lillia Francis McDonough). Mary Gabrielle was born in California. Michael was born in Illinois, to German parents, John Thomas and Rosalie Boeck. Lillia was born in Missouri, the daughter of Timothy Aloysius McDonough, whose parents were Irish, and of Matilda Mahon, whose parents were Irish.

Source: Obituary of Leslye’s maternal grandfather, John Herbert Strandquist – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Jeremy L. Bobb

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

Date of Birth: May 13, 1981

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, some Dutch and French

Jeremy Bobb is an American actor.

Jeremy is the son of Sallie and Lowell Bobb.

Jeremy’s paternal grandfather is Lowell Bobb (the son of Lowell Bobb and Grace E. Beekman). Jeremy’s grandfather Lowell was born in Ohio. Grace was born in Ohio, the daughter of Floyd Beekman and Nettie Alice Holt.

Jeremy’s paternal grandmother is Mary Elizabeth Davis (the daughter of Oscar J. Davis and Marie May Dougherty/Daugherty). Mary was born in Ohio. Oscar was born in Ohio, the son of Ellis Davis and Martha Ann “Mattie” Jadwin. Marie was born in Ohio, the daughter of David Marion Daugherty and Lula Alise Dumm.

Jeremy’s maternal grandfather is Cecil Howard Braun (the son of Clarence William Braun and Lura/Laura Beele Dotson). Clarence was born in West Virginia, the son of John Adam Braun, whose parents were German, and of Mary Susan Giffen. Laura was born in West Virginia, the daughter of William E. Dotson and Sarah.

Jeremy’s maternal grandmother is Margaret Eliza Weaver (the daughter of Montgomery Theodore Weaver and Minnie Bamford). Margaret was born in Virginia. Montgomery was born in Virginia. Minnie was born in Virginia.

Source: Obituary of Jeremy’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Eliza (Weaver) Braun – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Jeffrey/Jeffery Alan Merkley

Place of Birth: Myrtle Creek, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 24, 1956

Ethnicity: English, German, Dutch, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant French Huguenot and Cornish, possibly other

Jeff Merkley is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a U.S. Senator from Oregon, since January 3, 2009. He was previously the 64th Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, from January 3, 2007 to January 2, 2009.

Jeff is the son of Betty Lou (Collins) and Darrell Philip Merkley. He is married to Mary Sorteberg, with whom he has two children.

He is descended from LDS pioneers.

Jeff’s patrilineal line can be traced back to his great-great-great-great-grandfather, Jacob Johann Merkley, who was born, c. 1747, in Durlach, Karlsruhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, and to Jacob’s wife, Maria Shaver/Schaeffer.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather was Lavern Mathias Merkley (the son of Christopher Amos Merkley and Lydia/Lidia Lavette Allred). Lavern was born in Idaho. Christopher was the son of Christopher Merkley, who was born in Dundas, Williamsburg, Stormont, Ontario, Canada, and of Xarissa Fairbanks. Lydia was the daughter of William Moore Allred and Orissa Bates.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother was Daisy Annie Hurley (the daughter of John William Hurley and Mary Ann Hougham). Daisy was born in Caliope, Queensland, Australia. John was the son of William Hurley. Jeff’s great-grandmother Mary Ann was English, and was the daughter of Henry Hougham.

Sources: Genealogies of Jeff Merkley (focusing on his father’s side) – http://freepages.rootsweb.com
https://www.geni.com

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

Date of Birth: April 28, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – Japanese
*mother – English, as well as distant Dutch, Scottish, and German

George Nozuka is a Canadian-American R&B singer.

He is the son of Holly Sedgwick Stern and Hiromitsu Nozuka. His father is Japanese. His mother was raised in Canada, the daughter of American parents, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V and Helen Phillips Burroughs, who were both of New England WASP ancestry.

George is the brother of Philip Nozuka, an actor, Justin Nozuka, a musician and actor, and Henry Nozuka, a musician. His uncle is American jazz guitarist Mike Stern, who is his mother’s brother, and his aunt is actress Kyra Sedgwick, who is his mother’s half-sister.

Both of George’s maternal grandparents remarried to Jewish spouses. George’s grandfather’s re-marriage to Patricia Rosenwald produced Kyra, and George’s grandmother’s re-marriage to Philip Maurice Stern, an author, philanthropist, and Rockefeller fellow, resulted in his uncle Mike and mother’s name change to Stern.

George’s maternal grandfather is Henry Dwight Sedgwick V (the son of Robert Minturn Sedgwick and Helen Peabody). Henry was born in Massachusetts, and is from a prominent family that has lived in New England since the 1600s. He is of English, and distant Dutch, Scottish, and German, descent. Robert was the son of Henry Dwight Sedgwick III and Sarah Mary/May Minturn. Helen was the daughter of The Rev. Endicott Peabody, a minister, and of Fanny/Frances Peabody, who were born with the same surname.

George’s maternal grandmother was Helen Phillips Burroughs (the daughter of Robert Phillips Burroughs and Dorothy Hall Wellman). Helen was born in New Hampshire. Robert was a prominent lumber executive, and was the son of Sherman Everett Burroughs and Helen Sophie Phillips. Dorothy was the daughter of James Albert Wellman and Florence Vincent.

Sources: Partial genealogy of George’s mother (through her half-sister, Kyra Sedgwick) – http://famouskin.com

Marriage record of George’s maternal grandparents, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V and Helen Phillips Burroughs – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of George’s maternal grandfather, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V – http://www.geni.com
https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of George’s maternal great-grandparents, Robert Phillips Burroughs and Dorothy Hall Wellman – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of George’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Phillips Burroughs – https://www.nytimes.com

Genealogical information about George’s maternal great-great-aunt, Wellman, Harriet V. (the sister of George’s maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Hall Wellman) – https://www.nhhistory.org

Genealogy of George’s maternal step-grandfather, Philip Maurice Stern – https://www.geni.com

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

Date of Birth: 1987

Ethnicity:
*father – Japanese
*mother – English, as well as distant Dutch, Scottish, and German

Philip Nozuka is a Canadian-American actor.

He is the son of Holly Sedgwick Stern and Hiromitsu Nozuka. His father is Japanese. His mother was raised in Canada, the daughter of American parents, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V and Helen Phillips Burroughs, who were both of New England WASP ancestry.

Philip is the brother of George Nozuka, an R&B singer, Justin Nozuka, a musician and actor, and Henry Nozuka, a musician. His uncle is American jazz guitarist Mike Stern, who is his mother’s brother, and his aunt is actress Kyra Sedgwick, who is his mother’s half-sister.

Both of Philip’s maternal grandparents remarried to Jewish spouses. Philip’s grandfather’s re-marriage to Patricia Rosenwald produced Kyra, and Philip’s grandmother’s re-marriage to Philip Maurice Stern, an author, philanthropist, and Rockefeller fellow, resulted in his uncle Mike and mother’s name change to Stern.

Philip’s maternal grandfather is Henry Dwight Sedgwick V (the son of Robert Minturn Sedgwick and Helen Peabody). Henry was born in Massachusetts, and is from a prominent family that has lived in New England since the 1600s. He is of English, and distant Dutch, Scottish, and German, descent. Robert was the son of Henry Dwight Sedgwick III and Sarah Mary/May Minturn. Helen was the daughter of The Rev. Endicott Peabody, a minister, and of Fanny/Frances Peabody, who were born with the same surname.

Philip’s maternal grandmother was Helen Phillips Burroughs (the daughter of Robert Phillips Burroughs and Dorothy Hall Wellman). Helen was born in New Hampshire. Robert was a prominent lumber executive, and was the son of Sherman Everett Burroughs and Helen Sophie Phillips. Dorothy was the daughter of James Albert Wellman and Florence Vincent.

Sources: Partial genealogy of Philip’s mother (through her half-sister, Kyra Sedgwick) – http://famouskin.com

Marriage record of Philip’s maternal grandparents, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V and Helen Phillips Burroughs – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Philip’s maternal grandfather, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V – http://www.geni.com
https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Philip’s maternal great-grandparents, Robert Phillips Burroughs and Dorothy Hall Wellman – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Philip’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Phillips Burroughs – https://www.nytimes.com

Genealogical information about Philip’s maternal great-great-aunt, Wellman, Harriet V. (the sister of Philip’s maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Hall Wellman) – https://www.nhhistory.org

Genealogy of Philip’s maternal step-grandfather, Philip Maurice Stern – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Justin Tokimitsu Nozuka

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

Date of Birth: September 29, 1988

Ethnicity:
*father – Japanese
*mother – English, as well as distant Dutch, Scottish, and German

Justin Nozuka is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actor.

He is the son of Holly Sedgwick Stern and Hiromitsu Nozuka. His father is Japanese. His mother was raised in Canada, the daughter of American parents, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V and Helen Phillips Burroughs, who were both of New England WASP ancestry.

Justin is the brother of George Nozuka, an R&B singer, Philip Nozuka, an actor, and Henry Nozuka, a musician. His uncle is American jazz guitarist Mike Stern, who is his mother’s brother, and his aunt is actress Kyra Sedgwick, who is his mother’s half-sister.

Both of Justin’s maternal grandparents remarried to Jewish spouses. Justin’s grandfather’s re-marriage to Patricia Rosenwald produced Kyra, and Justin’s grandmother’s re-marriage to Philip Maurice Stern, an author, philanthropist, and Rockefeller fellow, resulted in his uncle Mike and mother’s name change to Stern.

Justin’s maternal grandfather is Henry Dwight Sedgwick V (the son of Robert Minturn Sedgwick and Helen Peabody). Henry was born in Massachusetts, and is from a prominent family that has lived in New England since the 1600s. He is of English, and distant Dutch, Scottish, and German, descent. Robert was the son of Henry Dwight Sedgwick III and Sarah Mary/May Minturn. Helen was the daughter of The Rev. Endicott Peabody, a minister, and of Fanny/Frances Peabody, who were born with the same surname.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Helen Phillips Burroughs (the daughter of Robert Phillips Burroughs and Dorothy Hall Wellman). Helen was born in New Hampshire. Robert was a prominent lumber executive, and was the son of Sherman Everett Burroughs and Helen Sophie Phillips. Dorothy was the daughter of James Albert Wellman and Florence Vincent.

Sources: Partial genealogy of Justin’s mother (through her half-sister, Kyra Sedgwick) – http://famouskin.com

Marriage record of Justin’s maternal grandparents, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V and Helen Phillips Burroughs – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Justin’s maternal grandfather, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V – http://www.geni.com
https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Justin’s maternal great-grandparents, Robert Phillips Burroughs and Dorothy Hall Wellman – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Justin’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Phillips Burroughs – https://www.nytimes.com

Genealogical information about Justin’s maternal great-great-aunt, Wellman, Harriet V. (the sister of Justin’s maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Hall Wellman) – https://www.nhhistory.org

Genealogy of Justin’s maternal step-grandfather, Philip Maurice Stern – https://www.geni.com

Krieps in 2017, pic by Prphotos

Place of Birth: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Date of Birth: 4 October, 1983

Ethnicity: Luxembourgish, German

Vicky Krieps is a Luxembourgish actress. She is known for her role as Alma in the film Phantom Thread (2017). Her father is Luxembourgish and her mother is German.

Vicky’s paternal grandfather was politician Robert Krieps. He was active in the Luxembourgish resistance during World War II.

Vicky has a daughter with her partner, German actor Jonas Laux.

Birth Name: Donat Patrick Brice

Place of Birth: Grass Valley, Nevada, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 23, 1983

Ethnicity: Polish (paternal grandmother), Irish, Scottish, English, German, Swiss-German, 1/8th Czech Bohemian

Patrick Brice is an American film director, actor, screenwriter, and cinematographer.

Patrick is the son of Valerie and Donat Brice.

Patrick’s paternal grandfather is Donat Joseph Brice (the son of Donat Joseph Brice and Dorothea Josephine “Dora” Bennes). Patrick’s grandfather Donat was born in Illinois. Patrick’s great-grandfather Donat was born in Illinois, the son of James “Jos” Brice, who was Irish, and of Josephine “Josie” O’Halloran, whose parents were Irish. Dorothea was born in Illinois, the daughter of Frank Bennes, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Francis/Frances Najak, whose parents were from Bohemia.

Patrick’s paternal grandmother is Stephanie/Stephany Sulinski (the daughter of Sygmund/Sygmunt Sulinski and Waclawa/Wenceslawa Liszewski/Lisewski). Stephanie was born in Illinois. Sygmund was born in Brzeszcze, Poland, the son of Peter Sulinski and Leocodia/Lillian Napiorkowski/Napiwkowska. Waclawa was born in Illinois, to Polish parents, Anthony Liszewski and Praxeda Petz.

Patrick’s maternal grandfather is Patrick Hugh Kack (the son of Charles Grey/Guy Kack/Kach and Mary Nina Knox). Patrick was born in Minnesota. Charles was born in Québec, Canada, the son of Charles Kack, whose parents were from Germany and Ireland, and of Bridget Shea, who was of Irish descent. Mary was born in Wisconsin.

Patrick’s maternal grandmother is Wilba Dean Nichols/Nickols (the daughter of Charles Calvin Nichols and Carrie Adella Barger). Wilba was born in Tennessee. Charles was born in Tennessee, the son of James Nichols and Jane Robinson. Carrie was born in Tennessee, the daughter of John Hunley Barger and Elizabeth Bettie Fleenor/Fleener.

Sources: Obituary of Patrick’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Sigmund Sulinski – http://www.chicagotribune.com

Obituary of Patrick’s maternal grandfather, Patrick Hugh Kack – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Patrick’s maternal grandmother, Wilba Dean (Nichols) Kack – http://obits.columbian.com

Place of Birth: Creston, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: June 14, 1979

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, Dutch, German

Pascale Hutton is a Canadian actress. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Florence (Carson) and Ian Hutton. Her mother is American, from Michigan.

Pascale’s maternal grandfather was John Jarvis Carson (the son of Walter Miller Carson and Florence Muriel Jarvis). John was born in Vancouver, Canada. Walter was the son of John Lovell Carson and Eliza Miller.

Pascale’s maternal grandmother was Elspeth Drummond Herbert (the daughter of William Hedenberg Herbert and Elizabeth Farrand Hamilton). Elspeth was born in Michigan. William was the son of William Herbert and Katherine/Catherine W. Drummond. Elizabeth was the daughter of William Pegram Hamilton, whose father was Scottish, and Mary McLellan Farrand.

Sources: Obituary of Pascale’s mother – https://www.bclocalnews.com

Obituary of Pascale’s maternal grandfather – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Pascale’s great-grandfather, Walter Miller Carson – https://www.familysearch.org

Pascale’s great-grandparents, William Hedenberg Herbert and Elizabeth Farrand Hamilton, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Luka Yovetich

Place of Birth: Evanston, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 18, 1975

Ethnicity:
*Serbian (father)
*Scottish, Irish, English, some German (mother)

Luka Jones is an American comedian and actor.

Luka is the son of Diana and Gene Yovetich. He was raised in Illinois and Colorado.

Luka’s paternal grandfather is Eli Yovetich (the son of Mile/Mike Jovetic and Mary Poznic). Eli was born in Kansas, and was of Serbian descent. Mile was born in Plaški, Karlovac, Croatia, the son of Rade Jovetic and Starka Ralich. Mary was born in either Yugoslavia or Austria.

Luka’s paternal grandmother is Mary Skorupan (the daughter of Peter D. “Pete” Skorupan and Alla “Helen” Timotejevic/Temorovich). Mary was born in Kansas. Peter was born in either Yugoslavia or Austria, and was a member of a Serbian Orthodox Church. Alla was born in Yugoslavia.

Luka’s maternal grandfather is Dwane Leon Wallace (the son of Eugene Wallace and Grace Opal Cessna). Dwane was born in Kansas. Eugene was born in Missouri, the son of Alfred Newton Wallace and Cora M. Hubbell. Grace was born in Kansas, the daughter of James William Cessna and Mary Vandora Skates.

Luka’s maternal grandmother is Velma Ruth Lunt (the daughter of John William Lunt and Elfie Oral Bodkin). Velma was born in Kansas. John was born in Illinois, the son of Benjamin R. Lunt and Annie M. Harding. Elfie was born in Illinois, the daughter of Robert T. Bodkin and Margaret Minerva Wright.

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

Obituary of Luka’s maternal grandfather, Dwane Leon Wallace – https://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Luka’s maternal grandmother, Velma Ruth (Lunt) Wallace – http://www.legacy.com