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Charley Koontz

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Koontz in 2016, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Charles Woodward Koontz

Place of Birth: Concord, Contra Costa, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 10, 1987

Ethnicity: Irish, as well as English, Scottish, German, and possibly French

Charley Koontz is an American actor.

Charley’s paternal grandfather is Billy Wayne Koontz (the son of Harley Wayne Koontz and Hazel Marie DeFord). Billy was born in Iowa. Harley was born in Iowa, the son of Cyrus Koontz and Mary Rosella Revele. Hazel was born in Iowa, the daughter of Franklin Edward DeFord and Edith Johnson, whose parents were English.

Charley’s paternal grandmother is Ileene Margaret Woodward (the son of John Green Wooward and Margaret Elizabeth Pray). Ileene was born in Iowa. John was born in Iowa, the son of James Woodward, who was English, and of Rebecca Green. Margaret was born in Iowa, the daughter of Hugh Pray, who was Irish, and of Annie Davis McFadden, whose parents were Irish.

Charley’s maternal grandfather is Charles Henry Johnson (the son of Charles Henry Johnson and Mary Loretta Dempsey). Charley’s grandfather Charles was born in Illinois. Charley’s great-grandfather Charles was born in Illinois, the son of John Wesley Johnson and Missouri Ann Smith. Mary Loretta was born in Illinois, to Irish parents, Malachi James Dempsey and Sarah T. Feehan.

Charley’s maternal grandmother is Anita Ruth Doran (the daughter of James E. Doran and Johanna A. Shea). Anita was born in Massachusetts. James was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, with his mother being Hannah Dillon. Johanna was born in Massachusetts, also to Irish parents, Timothy Edward Shea and Bridget Kennedy.

Sources: Genealogy of Charley’s paternal grandfather, Billy Wayne Koontz – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Charley’s paternal grandmother, Ileene Margaret (Woodward) Koontz – http://www.familysearch.org


Joanna Sotomura

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Sotomura in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Joanna Reed Sotomura

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 5, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Japanese (father)
*Polish, German, other (mother)

Joanna Sotomura is an American actress.

Her family is pictured here. Joanna has stated that she has Japanese and German ancestry.

Joanna’s paternal grandfather is Yuki “Joseph” Sotomura (the son of Kosaburo Sotomura and Tamaya Miyabayashi). Joseph was born in California, to parents from Japan.

Joanna’s paternal grandmother is named Fumiye “Grace” Hamada. Grace was born in California, to a mother surnamed Minoda, and was of Japanese descent.

Joanna’s maternal grandfather is Stanley E. Traczuk (the son of Carl Frank Traczuk and Loretta Boryszewski). Stanley was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Joanna’s maternal grandmother is Bessie Blanche Waltman (the daughter of Paul Jacob Waltman and Dorothy L. Simpson). Bessie was born in Pennsylvania. Paul was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Bessie. Dorothy was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Franklin “Frank” Simpson and Blanche/Blanch.

Source: Obituary of Joanna’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – http://www.legacy.com

Brent Bailey

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Bailey in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Brent Michael Bailey

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

Date of Birth: July 4, 1983

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Welsh, German, Swiss-German

Brent Bailey is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.

He was raised in Texas and Arizona.

Brent’s paternal grandfather is Arvel Nelson Bailey (the son of Joseph T. “Joe” Bailey and Lillie/Lilly M. Gunther/Gunter). Arvel was born in Kentucky. Joseph was born in Kentucky, the son of Irvin Bailey and Artie/Artey Mullins. Lillie was born in Illinois.

Brent’s paternal grandmother is Thelma Allen (the daughter of Ethan/Ethen Allen and Ada Craft). Thelma was born in Kentucky. Ethan was born in Kentucky, the son of Dudley Allen and Delila “Della” Arnett. Ada was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Milton Craft and Telia Dyer.

Source: Obituary of Brent’s paternal grandmother, Thelma (Allen) Bailey – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Lana McKissack

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McKissack in 2019, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Lana Cordezia McKissack

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 5, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Scottish, Irish, English, some Swiss-German (father)
*Japanese (mother)

Lana McKissack is an American actress and producer.

Her father was white. Her mother is of Japanese descent.

Lana’s paternal grandfather is Charles L. “Charlie” McKissack (the son of William Crawford McKissack and May/Mae Pickett). Charles was born in Florida. William was born in Florida, the son of John Wesley McKissack/McKissick and Charity Elizabeth Bruce. May was born in Florida, the daughter of James Reynolds Pickett and Frances Josephine Yent, whose father was born in either Switzerland or France.

Lana’s paternal grandmother is Sarah Margaret “Sally” Luke (the daughter of Roscoe Luke and Esther L. Stevens). Sarah was born in Georgia. Roscoe was born in Georgia, the son of Daniel Franklin Luke and Sara Ann Edwards. Esther was born in Georgia, the daughter of James M. Stevens and Margarette R. Smith.

Source: Obituary of Lana’s father – http://www.latimes.com

Tim Walz

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Birth Name: Timothy James Walz

Place of Birth: West Point, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 6, 1964

Ethnicity:
*German, Swedish, Irish (father)

Tim Walz is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been Governor of Minnesota, since January 7, 2019. He was previously a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota, from January 3, 2007 to January 3, 2019.

Tim is the son of Darlene R. and James F. Walz. He is married to Gwen Whipple, with whom he has two children.

Tim’s paternal grandfather was Raymond A. Walz (the son of John Friederich Walz and Laura Ella). Raymond was born in Nebraska. John was the son of Sebastian Walz, who was born in Kuppenheim, Rastatt, Baden, Germany, and of Mary Anna Berger, who was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, to Prussian parents. Laura was born in Nebraska, to Irish parents.

Tim’s paternal grandmother was Myrtle V. Samuelson (the daughter of Charles G. Samuelson and Jennie Matilda Peterson). Myrtle was born in Nebraska. Charles was born crossing Atlantic Ocean, the son of John Samuelson and Mary Christofferson, who were Swedish. Jennie was also the daughter of Swedish parents, Smith Peterson and Anna Swanson.

Source: Genealogy of Tim Walz (focusing on his father’s side) – http://freepages.rootsweb.com

Alex Kingi

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Birth Name: Alex Nathan Kingi

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 7, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American, 1/4 Japanese, 1/8th Louisiana Creole [French, African]
*mother – English, German, Scottish, distant Dutch and French

Alex Kingi is an American stuntman and actor. He is the son of actor, model, author, singer, acting coach, and adjunct professor Lindsay Wagner (Lindsay Jean Wagner) and stuntman and actor Henry Kingi (Masao Henry Kingi). His half-brother is stuntman Hank Kingi.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Masao Kingi (the son of Inomata Kingi and Genevieve Beckham). Inomata was Japanese, from Niigata. Genevieve was black, and was the daughter of Ephraim Beckham, who was African-American, from Alabama, and Mary E. Farinas/Farines/Ferinas, who was born in Pensacola, Florida, likely of Spanish and African and/or Native American descent.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was Henriella D. Dunn (the daughter of Henry Maceo Dunn and Essie Lee Filhiol). Henriella was black, and was born in Illinois, to parents from Louisiana. Henry was the son of James Morrison Dunn and Zilla A. Morehead. Essie was the daughter of John Filhiol, who was a Louisiana Creole, of French and African descent, and of Ella Green, whose parents were African-American, from Georgia.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was William Nowels “Bill” Wagner (the son of Virgil Oscar “Bill” Wagner and Alice Ellen Nowels). Virgil was the son of Ralph Oscar Wagner and Vernie Cleveland. Alice was the daughter of George William Nowels and Matie Gray.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Louise Thrasher (the daughter of Edward Lee Thrasher and Louise Ann Edwards). Edward was the son of Schuyler E. Thrasher, whose parents were Canadian, and of Paulina Anna “Lena” Reiman, whose parents were German. Louise was the daughter of George Murray Edwards and Nellie Louisa Day.

Marriage record of Alex’s paternal grandparents, Masao Kingi and Henriella Dunn – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Alex’s paternal grandfather, Masao Kingi – https://www.findagrave.com

Alex’s great-grandmother, Genevieve Beckham, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Alex’s great-great-grandmother, Mary E. Farinas/Farines/Ferinas – https://www.familysearch.org

Alex’s paternal grandfather, Henriella D. Dunn, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Alex’s paternal grandmother, Henriella D. Dunn – https://www.findagrave.com
Genealogy of Henriella Dunn – https://wc.rootsweb.com
https://wc.rootsweb.com/
https://www.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Alex’s mother, Lindsay Wagner – https://www.geni.com

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Dave Bickler

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Place of Birth: North Dakota, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 31, 1953

Ethnicity: German, possibly other

Dave Bickler is an American singer. He was the original lead singer of the rock band Survivor.

John Faso

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official U.S. Congress photo of John Faso c. 2017, U.S. House Office of Photography

Birth Name: John James Faso, Jr.

Place of Birth: Massapequa Park, Nassau, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 25, 1952

Ethnicity:
*50% Italian
*37.5% Irish
*12.5% German

John Faso is an American attorney and politician. A Republican, he served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, from January 3, 2017 to January 3, 2019.

John Faso was the son of Frances Helen (Dougherty) and John James Faso. He is married to Mary Frances, with whom he has two children.

John’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Francis Faso (the son of John Lafaso Faso and Marie Genocca). Joseph’s parents were from Palermo, Sicily.

John’s paternal grandmother was Margueretta/Margaret Virga (the daughter of Giovanni Virga and Concetta Trentacosta). Margueretta’s parents were from Palermo, Sicily.

John’s maternal grandfather was John J. Dougherty (the son of Thomas J. Dougherty and Louise McCabe). John’s grandfather John was born in New York, and was of Irish descent.

John’s maternal grandmother was Frances A. McShea (the daughter of William James Joseph McShea and Helen Frances Gaedke). Frances was born in New York. William was of Irish descent. Helen’s parents were German, and her mother was born in Prussia.

Sources: https://www.nytimes.com

Genealogy of John Faso – https://www.geni.com


Paul Baloff

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Birth Name: Paul N. Baloff

Place of Birth: Alameda County, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 25, 1960

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

Date of Death: February 2, 2002

Ethnicity:
*father – Russian
*maternal grandfather – Swedish
*maternal grandmother – English, Irish, German, Swiss-German

Paul Baloff is an American singer. He is known for being a former lead singer of the rock band Exodus.

Paul is the son of Barbara (Madison) and Nicholas B. Baloff. His father was Russian. His mother was American, and was of half Swedish descent, along with English, Irish, German, and Swiss-German.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was George Edmond Madison (the son of John George Madison and Eloise/Alise B. Norgren). George was born in California, to Swedish parents.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Nell Rose Hindman (the son of John Thomas Hindman and Rebecca Anne Starr). John was the son of Silas Hampton Hindman, whose father was Irish, and Cynthia Jane Smith. Rebecca was the daughter of Simon Stair and Irene Jane Severson.

Sources: Obituary of Paul’s father https://newspaperarchive.com/oakland-tribune-feb-17-1970-p-16/

Paul’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXS-GL6

Genealogy of Paul’s maternal grandmother, Nell Rose Hindman https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166725859/nell-rose-madison

Lauren Lindsey Donzis

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

Date of Birth: July 28, 2004

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, 1/16th likely German

Lauren Lindsey Donzis is an American actress. She is the daughter of Robin Carla and Paul B. Donzis.

Lauren’s paternal grandfather was Harold Kritt Donzis (the son of Benjamin Donzis and Ethel Kritt). Harold was born in Washington D.C., to Russian Jewish parents. Benjamin was the son of Morris Donzis and Dora Wolf. Ethel was the daughter of Bennie Kritt and Etta.

Lauren’s paternal grandmother was Julia Berniece Fern (the daughter of Jules/Jewels Fern and Vivian B. Margolis). Jules was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents, Louis Fern and Rose Jurans. Vivian was the daughter of Paul Margolis, who was a Russian Jew, and Nellie Berniece Bernhardt, who was born in Wisconsin, likely of German descent.

Lauren’s maternal grandfather was Victor Albert Silberman (the son of Isadore Silberman and Regina). Victor was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Lauren’s maternal grandmother was Joan Marcia Kirsner.

Sources: Lauren’s great-grandmother, Vivian B. Margolis, on the 1910 U.S. Census https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2YX-XWR
Vivian on the 1920 U.S. Census https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8H6-WYS

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Rick Crawford

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official U.S. Congress photo of Rick Crawford c. 2015, U.S. House Office of Photography

Birth Name: Eric Alan Crawford

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

Date of Birth: January 22, 1966

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, likely German

Rick Crawford is an American politician. A Republican, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas, since January 3, 2011.

Rick is the son of Ruth Anne (McDargh) and Donny J. Crawford. He is married to Stacy, with whom he has two children.

Rick’s paternal grandfather was Everett Crawford (the son of William Edward Crawford and Anne Jenkins).

Rick’s paternal grandmother was Mattie Edith Dewitt (the daughter of William Samuel Dewitt and Dora Bell McIntyre).

William Edward Crawford was the son of William Malcomb Crawford and Mary Etta Harper. Anna Jenkins was the daughter of James L Jenkins and Clarissa L. Williams.

Rick Crawford’s maternal grandparents were Charles McDargh and Inez Mercedes White (the daughter of William E. White and Caroline Moehring). William E. White was the son of Sylvanus W. White and Mary Jennie Segraves.

Rick Crawford is mainly of English and Scottish ancestry with likely German ancestry from the Moehring lineage of his family tree.

Sources: Geni.com (focusing on father’s side)

Obituary of Rick’s mother – https://www.findagrave.com

Greg Stanton

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official U.S. Congress photo of Greg Stanton c. 2019

Birth Name: Gregory John Stanton

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

Date of Birth: March 8, 1970

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish

Greg Stanton is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona, since January 3, 2019. He was previously Mayor of Phoenix, from January 3, 2012 to May 29, 2018.

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

His maternal grandfather was Jewish, though Greg’s mother was a devout Catholic.

Greg’s paternal grandfather was John Alden Stanton (the son of Dr. Frederick Lester Stanton and Virginia Randell). John was born in New York.

Greg’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Fish (the daughter of Harry Potter Fish and Maude Beulah Stimson). Elizabeth was born in New York. Harry was the son of Horace Walworth Fish and Anna Babcock Potter. Maude was the daughter of Charles Woodbury Stimson and Minnie Eliza Lant.

Greg’s maternal grandfather was Harry Johnpoll (the son of Joseph Johnpoll and Slata Chaskin). Harry was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Greg’s maternal grandmother was Louise C. Steinbock (the daughter of Robert Steinbock and Anna O’Neill). Louise was born in New York. Anna was the daughter of James J. O’Neill and Amelia Upson.

Sources: Genealogy of Greg Stanton – https://www.geni.com

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

Greg’s maternal grandparents, Harry Johnpoll and Louise C. Steinbock, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Schuyler Fisk

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02/05/2013 – Schuyler Fisk – “Safe Haven” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Schuyler Elizabeth Fisk

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 8, 1982

Ethnicity: English, German, Moravian/Czech, Irish

Schuyler Fisk is an American actress, singer, and songwriter.

She is the daughter of actress and singer Sissy Spacek and designer and director Jack Fisk (Jack Alan Fisk). Her first cousin, once removed, is actor, voice artist, and comedian Rip Torn. She is married to Chapman Bullock.

Schuyler’s paternal grandfather was Jack Alan/Allen Fisk (the son of George Elzie/Elza Fisk and Maxine W. Edie). Schuyler’s grandfather Jack was born in Illinois. George was the son of Wilson Allen Fisk and Anna Jane Lindsey/Lindsay. Maxine was the daughter of Perry Randolph Cummings Edie and Mary Louise Wilmarth.

Schuyler’s paternal grandmother was Geraldine Roseland/Rosaling Otto (the daughter of Edward H. Otto and Bertha Rose Lewis). Geraldine was born in Illinois. Edward was born in Illinois, to German parents, August Otto and Johanna. Bertha was the daughter of Francis Robert Lewis and Rose Tohms.

Schuyler’s maternal grandfather was Edwin Arnold Spacek (the son of Arnold Adolph Špaček and Mary Julia Červenka). Edwin was born in Texas. Arnold was mayor of Granger, Texas in Williamson County, and was the son of Frank John Špaček, who was Moravian/Czech, from Bordovice, and of Julia/Julie Anna Gloeckner/Gloekner, who was German, from Neustadt. Mary was the daughter of Moravian/Czech parents, Josef Friedrich Červenka, from Huckvaldy, and Anna Machu, from Senince Usti, Vsetin Valley.

Schuyler’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Frances Spilman (the daughter of Thomas Hall Spilman and Elizabeth Allen Holliday). Virginia was born in Texas. Thomas was the son of Thomas Percival Spilman and Almira H. Randall. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph Evans Holliday and Virginia Jenny Prichard Baker.

Sources: Genealogies of Schuyler Fisk – https://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Schuyler’s paternal grandmother, Geraldine Roseland/Rosaling (Otto) Fisk – http://www.kkspc.com

Genealogy of Schuyler’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) (through her mother’s cousin, Rip Torn) – http://www.wargs.com

Genealogy of Schuyler’s mother (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://www.wargs.com

Siena Agudong

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Birth Name: Siena Nicole Agudong

Place of Birth: Hawaii

Date of Birth: 2004

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

Siena Agudong is an American actress. She is the daughter of Karen Leigh (Ligon) and Kenneth John Agudong.

Siena’s paternal grandparents were Luciano Balisacan Agudong and Solina Asuncion. Solina was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

Siena’s maternal grandfather was Douglas Wister Ligon (the son of Wister Henry Ligon and Gertrude L. “Trudy” Lundergan). Wister was the son of Harry Wister Ligon and Emma Ruth Summers, and was of English, and some Scottish, descent. Gertrude was the daughter of Michael Lundergan, whose father and maternal grandparents were Irish, and Anna Mary Michaels, whose paternal grandparents were Irish and whose maternal grandparents were German.

Siena’s maternal grandmother was Ellen Elizabeth Finks (the daughter of Robert Mark Finks and Josephine Elizabeth “Betty” King). Robert was the son of Harry Freeland Finks and Adda/Ada Winters Farris/Faris, and had German, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. Josephine was the daughter of Charles Edwin King, who was of German descent, and Violet Gertrude Smith.

Sources: Obituary of Siena’s paternal grandmother, Solina Asuncion https://www.thegardenisland.com/

Genealogy of Siena’s mother https://wc.rootsweb.com/

Genealogy of Siena’s maternal grandfather, Douglas Wister Ligon https://wc.rootsweb.com/

Obituary of Siena’s maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude L. Lundergan https://obits.tennessean.com/

Obituary of Siena’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Mark Finks https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104051135

Genealogy of Siena’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Mark Finks https://wc.rootsweb.com/
https://wc.rootsweb.com/

Obituary of Siena’s maternal great-grandmother, Josephine Elizabeth “Betty” King https://www.findagrave.com/

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Chelsey Reist

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Birth Name: Chelsey Marie Reist

Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Date of Birth: January 4, 1987

Ethnicity: Swiss-German, English, Czech

Chelsey Reist is a Canadian actress and dancer. She is known for starring in the television show The 100. The last name Reist is Swiss-German in origin.

Chelsey’s paternal grandfather was Harvey Allan Reist (the son of Addison Reist and Josephine Helen Novotney). Addison was the son of Samuel Reist and Sarah Brox. Josephine was born in Canada, the daughter Czech parents, Joseph Novotney and Mary Kouba.

Chelsey’s paternal grandmother was Kathleen Charlotte Cole (the daughter of Alfred Maier Cole and Constance Marguerite Conquest). Alfred was the son of Charles Edward Cole and Elizabeth Maier. Constance was born in Edmonton, London to English parents, William Conquest and Mary Hagen Owen.

Not much is publicly known about Chelsey’s maternal grandparents.

Sources: Genealogies of Chelsey Reist (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com


Michael Ballack

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Ballack in 2006, photo by Prphotos.com

Place of Birth: Görlitz, Bezirk Dresden, East Germany (now Saxony, Germany)

Date of Birth: 26 September, 1976

Ethnicity: German, Sorbian

Michael Ballack is a German footballer. He was the captain of Germany national team, for whom he scored 42 goals in 98 matches.

Michael is the son of Karin and Stephan Ballack.

He is described in several websites as having Sorbian roots. Sorbs are a West Slavic ethnic group predominantly inhabiting Lusatia, a region divided between Germany, the states of Saxony and Brandenburg, and Poland.

Source: https://www.famoussoccerplayers.org

Doug LaMalfa

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Birth Name: Douglas Lee LaMalfa

Place of Birth: Oroville, Butte, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 2, 1960

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandfather), Swedish (paternal grandmother), German, likely other

Doug LaMalfa is an American politician. A Republican, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, since January 3, 2013.

Doug is the son of Karon L. (Myers) and Milton Joseph LaMalfa. He is married to Jill, with whom he has four children.

LaMalfa’s paternal grandfather was Anthony/Antonio Archimedes LaMalfa (the son of Giuseppe Baglione Malfa and Anna Aliberti Alibergi). Anthony was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Sicilian parents.

Doug LaMalfa’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Sophie Marie Lindberg (the daughter of David Fredrick Lindberg and Minnie Medora Anderson). David was the son of Johann Fredrik Lindberg and Mary Johnston, who were Swedish. Minnie’s parents were also Swedish.

Source: Genealogy of Doug LaMalfa (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Carson Lueders

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10/11/2018 – Carson Lueders – Disney and Social Media Stars Dream Factory Launch at Gibson Celebrity Showroom in Hollywood on October 11, 2018 – Gibson Show Room, 9350 Civic Center Drive – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: July 26, 2001

Ethnicity: German, 3/16ths Norwegian, 1/16th Swedish, possibly other

Carson Lueders is an American singer.

Carson’s paternal grandfather was James Harlan Lueders (the son of Fred H. Lueders and Clara Emma Cordes). Fred was born in Minnesota, to German parents. Clara was also born in Minnesota, to German parents, Henry E. Cordes and Dorothea Eleanora Bormann.

Carson’s paternal grandmother was Charlotte Ann Danielson (the daughter of Willard Danielson and Corinne Elizabeth Lund). Williard was the son of Martin Danielson, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Anna, who was Norwegian. Corinne was the daughter of Charles A. Lund, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Matilda/Mathilda, whose parents were Swedish.

Sources: Obituary of Carson’s paternal uncle – http://www.genlookups.com

Carson’s paternal great-grandparents, Fred H. Lueders and Clara Emma Cordes, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Carson’s paternal great-grandmother, Clara Emma Cordes – https://www.findagrave.com

Carson’s paternal great-grandfather, Willard Danielson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Carson’s paternal great-grandmother, Corinne Elizabeth Lund, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Corinne Elizabeth Lund on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Darren Lynn Bousman

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Place of Birth: Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 11, 1979

Ethnicity: German, English, Welsh, possibly other

Darren Lynn Bousman is an American film director and screenwriter.

Darren is the son of Nancy and Lynn Bousman.

Darren’s paternal grandfather is Ernest T. Bousman (the son of Harry Bousman and Dixie Clay Brothers). Ernest was born in Kansas. Harry was born in Kansas, the son of Wesley P. Bousman and Helen Howe. Dixie was born in Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Gabriel Brothers and Mary Ellen Wert/Wirt.

Darren’s paternal grandmother is named Dorothea/Dorothy E.

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Tyler Riggs

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Birth Name: Stephen Tyler Riggs

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

Date of Birth: February 25, 1986

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

Tyler Riggs is an American model and actor.

Tyler is the son of Diane and Theodore Riggs.

Tyler’s paternal grandfather is Charles William Riggs (the son of Ralph L. Riggs and Myrtle M. Neumaster/Newmaster). Charles was born in Indiana. Ralph was born in Indiana, the son of William Riggs, whose father was Irish, and of Minnie Stahl, whose father was German. Myrtle was born in Indiana, the daughter of Charles F. Newmaster, whose parents were German, and of Cora M. Rough.

Tyler’s paternal grandmother is named Faye Olive.

Tyler’s maternal grandfather is Stanley Brookshire (the son of James Allen Brookshire and Gillie/Gellie/Gilly Adams). Stanley was born in Kentucky. James was born in Kentucky, the son of C. Roland Brookshire and Martha Holder. Gillie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of William Simpson Adams and Bethsheba/Bathsheba Douglas.

Tyler’s maternal grandmother is Yvonne R. Richardson (the daughter of Harrison Richardson and Carrie Durbin). Yvonne was born in Kentucky. Harrison was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Ephraim Richardson and Permelia Hendricks. Carrie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Robert M. Durbin and Mary Elizabeth Kelly.

Sources: Obituary of Tyler’s paternal grandfather, Charles William Riggs – http://obits.courierpress.com

Obituary of Tyler’s maternal grandmother, Yvonne (Richardson) Skelton – http://www.legacy.com

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