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Tim Matheson

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Matheson in 2008, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Timothy Lewis Matthieson

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

Date of Birth: December 31, 1947

Ethnicity: Swedish, Danish, German, Irish, English, possibly other

Tim Matheson is an American actor and director.

He is the son of Sally (Lewis) and Clifford Matthieson. He has three children with his former wife Megan.

Tim’s paternal grandfather was Henry Hans Matthieson (the son of Peter Matthiesen and Margaret Flora Virginia Alstadt). Peter was Danish. Flora was the daughter of John Alstadt and Rachel Ann Laughlin.

Tim’s paternal grandmother was Marea Wilhelmina C. “Willa” Olsen/Olson (the daughter of Charles G. Olson and Margaret Thunnel). Marea was born in New York, likely of Swedish descent.

Sources: Marriage records of Tim’s paternal grandparents, Henry Hans Matthieson and Marea Wilhelmina C. “Willa” Olsen/Olson – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XLHL-BD4?from=lynx1UIV8

Tim’s paternal grandfather, Henry Hans Matthieson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tim’s paternal great-grandmother, Margaret Flora Virginia Alstadt, on the 1860 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org


Alan Parsons

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Place of Birth: London, England

Date of Birth: 20 December, 1948

Ethnicity:
*English, 1/8 Baltic German (father)
*Scottish (mother)

Alan Parsons is an English sound engineer, record producer and musician. He is known for his work with groups such as Pink Floyd and The Beatles, and for his own band, the Alan Parsons Project.

Alan is the son of Jean Kelty (MacLeod) and Denys Alexander H. Parsons. His father was a pianist, flautist and writer, and his mother was an actress, professional folk singer and harpist.

Alan’s paternal grandfather was Alan Leonard Romaine Parsons, a drama critic fpr the Daily Mail. Alan was born in London, England.

Alan’s paternal grandmother was actress Viola Tree (Viola Emmie A. Beerbohm Tree, the daughter of Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and Lady Helen Maud Holt). Alan’s great-grandfather was born as Herbert Draper Beerbohm, in Kensington, London, A prominent actor and theatre manager, he was the son of Julius Ewald Edward Beerbohm, a corn merchant, and Constantia Draper, who was English. His siblings were author/explorer Julius Beerbohm and author Constance Beerbohm. Parodist and caricaturist Max Beerbohm was his half-sibling. Julius was of Baltic German descent, the son of parents from Lithuania, Ernst Heinrich Beerbohm, who was born in Memel, East Prussia (now Klaipėda), and Henrietta Amalie Radke. Alan’s great-grandmother Helen, an actress, was the daughter of William Holt.

Alan’s maternal grandfather was William Kelty MacLeod, 7th of Luskintyre (the son of Colonel William Kelty MacLeod, 6th of Luskyntire, and Mary Bird). Alan’s great-grandfather William was born in Drogheda,Ireland, and was the son of Scottish parents, Alexander MacLeod, who was from Gordon Castle, Fochabers, Banff, Scotland, and is buried in Peshawar, India, and Agnes Duncan Kelty

Alan’s maternal grandmother was named Mary F. Lumsden, and was Scottish.

Alan’s great-grandfather Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree was said to have Dutch and Lithuanian ancestry. Similarly, the Beerbohms were supposed by some to be of Jewish descent. Both claims appears to not be accurate.

Alan is a second cousin, once removed, of actor Oliver Reed.

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

https://gw.geneanet.org/

https://wc.rootsweb.com/

Genealogy of Alan’s mother: http://www.macleodgenealogy.com/

Genealogy of Alan’s maternal grandfather, William Kelty MacLeod, 7th of Luskintyre (focusing on his father’s side): http://www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info/

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Bear McCreary

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McCreary in 2017, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Julian P. McCreary

Place of Birth: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 17, 1979

Ethnicity: Armenian (maternal grandmother), Irish, English, German, Swedish, Swiss-German, French-Canadian

Bear McCreary is an American musician and composer.

Bear is the son of author Laura Kalpakian and professor Jay McCreary. He was raised in Bellingham, Washington. Bear’s brother, Brendan McCreary, is also a musician. Bear is married to singer and songwriter Raya Yarbrough, with whom he has a child.

Bear’s paternal grandfather is Julian Percival McCreary (the son of Julian Percival McCreary and Mary Belle Koger). Bear’s grandfather Julian was born in South Carolina. Bear’s great-grandfather Julian was born in South Carolina, the son of John Ashley McCreary and Cornelia Ann Odom/Odum. Mary Belle was born in Brazil, to American parents from South Carolina, James William Koger and Frances Selina/Salina Smith.

Bear’s paternal grandmother is Isabelle/Isabella P. McBreen (the daughter of Patrick H. McBreen and Catherine/Katherine A.). Isabelle was born in Connecticut, to parents from Ireland.

Bear’s maternal grandfather is William Jesse/Jess Johnson (the son of William Andrew Johnson and Evelyn Mae/May Henderson). Bear’s grandfather William was born in Idaho. Bear’s great-grandfather William was born in Utah, the son of William Andrew August Johnson, whose parents were Swedish, and of Jeanettie Lance. Evelyn was born in England, the daughter of William Ernest Henderson and Norah Jane Rogers.

Bear’s maternal grandmother is Peggy Kalpakian (the daughter of Harry H. Kalpakian and Helen Clark). Peggy was born in Constantinople, Turkey (now Istanbul). Harry and Helen were born in Kayseri, Turkey, and Adana, Turkey, respectively, and were listed as Armenian speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Sources: Marriage record of Bear’s maternal grandparents, William Jess Johnson and Peggy Kalpakian – http://www.familysearch.org

Betsy Wolfe

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Wolfe in 2019, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Elizabeth Marie Wolfe

Place of Birth: Visalia, Tulare, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 1, 1982

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, 1/8th Bohemian Czech, likely Dutch

Betsy Wolfe is an American actress and singer.

Betsy is the daughter of Bonnie and William Wolfe. She is married to French horn player Adam Krauthamer.

Betsy’s paternal grandfather is William D. Wolfe (the son of John Howard Wolfe and Gladys G. Maple). William was born in Nebraska. John was born in Nebraska, the son of William Lysell “Willie” Wolfe and Catherine Katie Little. Gladys was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Patrick Patterson Maple, whose mother was Irish, and of Caroline “Carrie” Kroeger.

Betsy’s paternal grandmother is Donna Marie Wacha (the daughter of Leonard/Lenord T. Wacha and Iola Edith Van Housen). Donna was born in Nebraska. Leonard was born in Nebraska, the son of Thomas Edward Wacha, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Mary Mytiska, who was born in Czechia. Iola was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Anson Van Housen and Caroline M. Gutschow, whose parents were German.

Betsy’s maternal grandparents are surnamed Bridges and Brawner.

Sources: Obituary of Betsy’s paternal grandfather, William D. Wolfe – http://visaliatimesdelta.newspapers.com

Obituary of Betsy’s paternal grandmother, Donna Marie (Wacha) Wolfe – http://www.legacy.com

Derek Cianfrance

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Cianfrance in 2016, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Derek M. Cianfrance

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

Date of Birth: January 23, 1974

Ethnicity:
*Italian, possibly other (father)
*German, Austrian, some English (mother)

Derek Cianfrance is an American film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor.

Derek is the son of Janice and Gary Cianfrance. He is married to Shannon Plumb, with whom he has two children.

Derek’s paternal grandfather was Thomas C. Cianfrance/Canfaraine (the son of Joseph Cianfrance/Canfaraine/Cianfarani and Louise). Thomas was born in Colorado. Joseph was born in Italy. Louise was born in Colorado, to Italian parents.

Derek’s paternal grandmother was named Rita S.

Derek’s maternal grandfather was Hilmer Edwin Palisch (the son of Ernst/Ernest Rudolf Palisch and Cora/Kora Johanna Mueller). Hilmer was born in Missouri. Ernst was born in Missouri, the son of Theodore Ernst Palisch, whose parents were ethnic Germans from Germany and France, and of Josephine Theresia Bruhl, whose parents were Austrian. Cora was born in Missouri, the daughter of Ernst Benjamin Mueller, whose parents were German, and of Johanna Christiana Sommer, whose father was German and whose mother was the daughter of German parents.

Derek’s maternal grandmother was Alice Laura Burroughs (the daughter of Otto Franklin Burroughs and Magdalena Friederike Mueller). Alice was born in Missouri. Otto was born in Missouri, the son of Thomas Franklin Burroughs and Maria Ernestine “Mary” Schmidt, whose father was German and whose mother was the daughter of German parents.

Sources: Obituary of Derek’s paternal grandmother, Rita S. Cianfrance – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Derek’s maternal grandfather, Hilmer Edwin Palisch – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Derek’s maternal grandmother, Alice Laura (Burroughs) Palisch – http://www.legacy.com

Aline Weber

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Birth Name: Cleusa Aline Weber

Place of Birth: Seara, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Date of Birth: March 22, 1989

Ethnicity: Brazilian [German, possibly other]

Aline Weber is a Brazilian model.

Aline is the daughter of Erci (Gruen) and Hilário Weber. Her parents are of German descent.

Aline’s paternal grandmother is named Irma/Ilma Flora Waes.

Mike Rogers

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Birth Name: Michael Dennis Rogers

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

Date of Birth: July 16, 1958

Ethnicity: English, varying degrees of German, Irish, and Scottish

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

Mike is the son of Linda Lou (Perryman) and Clyde G. Rogers. He is married to Beth, with whom he has three children.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Robert B. Rogers (the son of John Gilbert Rogers and Elizabeth J. Goodwin). Robert was born in Alabama. John was the son of William J. Rogers and Jane Copeland.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Ruby Irene Vinson (the daughter of William McKinley Vinson and Mary Elizabeth Henderson). Ruby was born in Alabama. William was the son of Jesse Thomas Vinson and Caroline Theresa Acker. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Hardy Jones Henderson and Margaret K./Catherine Starkey.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Darrall Parryman (the son of Dorsie C. Perryman and Curtis Lee Carter). Darrall was born in Alabama. Dorsie was the son of James M. Perryman and Olevia Ayers.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Lucille Stewart (the daughter of Elbert Stewart and Maude L. Graham). Mike’s grandmother Lucille was born in Alabama. Elbert was the son of James Ross Stewart, Jr. and Esther Lucinda Harris. Maude was the daughter of Joseph R. Graham and Sarah Missouri Long.

Sources: Genealogy of Mike Rogers (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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

Andi Eigenmann

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Eigenmann in 2016, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann

Place of Birth: Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: June 25, 1990

Ethnicity: Filipino [including Kapampangan], Basque, Cornish, English, German, Irish, Scottish, Spanish [Castilian and Valencian], Swiss-German, Welsh

Andi Eigenmann is a Filipino actress and model.

She is the daughter of actor Mark Gil (Raphael John Gil Eigenmann) and actress Jaclyn Jose (Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck).

Andi has a daughter with her former partner, actor Jake Enriquez Ejercito, whose father is the former President of the Philippines Joseph Estrada, and is expecting another daughter with her partner, professional surfer Philmar Alipayo.

Andi’s paternal grandfather is actor Eddie Mesa (born Eduardo de Mesa Eigenmann, the son of Valentin Eigenmann and a Filipino mother surnamed de Mesa). Eddie was born in Manila. Valentin was Swiss, from Waldkirch, St. Gallen.

Andi’s paternal grandmother is actress María Rosa Francisca Catalina “Rosemarie” Gil y Castellvi (or María Rosa Francisca Catalina Castellvi Gil in Filipino, the daughter of Charles Worrell, later Carlos Herreros Gil, Jr., and of María Dolores Castellvi y Mendoza, or María Dolores Mendoza Castellvi in Filipino). Rosemarie was born in Quiapo, Manila. Carlos was the son of Irish-born American police officer, William John Worrell, of Cloughjordan, County Tipperary, and of María Rosario “Rosa” Herreros y Toledo. He was later was adopted by his maternal aunt, Isabel Herreros y Toledo and by Isabel’s husband, Carlos Gil, Sr. Dolores was the daughter of Juan Bautista de Castellví y Hortega de Medina é Ibarrola, who was Spanish, and of Carmen Mendoza Ofilada.

Andi’s maternal grandfather was Edward Lawrence Guck (the son of Edward John Guck and Rosamond Jane Jones). Andi’s grandfather Edward was a United States Air Force personnel, from Marysville, Michigan. Andi’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward Clarence Guck and a Canadian emigrant, Mary Elizabeth Ryan, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Rosamund was the daughter of Charles Peter Jones and Rosetta Weldin Hancock.

Andi’s maternal grandmother was Rosalinda Licup Santa Ana (the daughter of Maximo Francisco Santa Ana and Demetria Vergara Licup). Maximo was the son of Cosme Jorge Santa Ana and Feliciana Francisco.

Sources: Genealogy of Andi Eigenmann (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.myheritage.com

Birth record of Andi’s paternal grandmother, María Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil y Castellvi – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Andi’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles Herreros Worrell – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Andi’s paternal great-great-grandfather, William John Worrell – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Court record of Andi’s paternal great-grandmother, María Dolores (Castellvi y Mendoza) Vda. de Gil – http://www.lawphil.net

Genealogy of Andi’s maternal grandfather, Edward Lawrence Guck – https://www.familysearch.org


Trevor St. John

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St. John in 2016, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Trevor Marshall St. John

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

Date of Birth: September 3, 1971

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly some Spanish

Trevor St. John is an American actor.

Trevor was raised in Orchard Prairie, Washington. He is married to Sara, with whom he has one child.

Trevor’s maternal grandfather is Walter Richard Wilson Clothier (the son of Ulysses Viness Clothier and Clara Elizabeth Meyers). Walter was born in Missouri. Ulysses was born in Kansas, the son of James Byron Clothier and Anna Elizabeth Marshall. Clara was born in Wisconsin.

Trevor’s maternal grandmother is Violet A. Wood (the daughter of George Elmer Wood and Anna Muller). Violet was born in Kansas. George was born in Illinois, the son of William Wood, who was English, and of Margaret Jane Sims. Anna was born in Utah, the daughter of Ernest/Earnest Jacob Ludwick Muller, who was German, and of Manuella Antonia Gregor, who was born in either Spain or New York.

Source: Obituary of Trevor’s maternal grandmother, Violet A. (Wood) Clothier – http://www.spokesman.com

Ryan Carnes

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Carnes in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Ryan Gregg Carnes

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

Date of Birth: November 21, 1982

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German

Ryan Carnes is an American actor.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather is Donald Marion Carnes (the son of Fay/Faye Roy Carnes and Lula/Lulu Reinhardt). Donald was born in Illinois. Fay was born in Illinois, the son of Charles Alexander Carnes and Ruth America Dunham. Lula was born in Illinois, the son of John Leonard Reinhardt, who was German, and of Mary Elizabeth Curless.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother is Elizabeth B. “Betty” Walmsley (the daughter of Harry Hudson Walmsley and Nina M. Cummins). Elizabeth was born in Illinois. Harry was born in Illinois, the son of Daniel Franklin Walmsley, whose father was English, and of Dora Belle Boyle. Nina was born in Illinois, the daughter of Edward Hayden Cummins, whose father was Irish, and of Elizabeth “Lizzie”.

Source: Obituary of Ryan’s paternal grandfather, Donald M. Carnes – http://www.legacy.com

Bret Roberts

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Roberts in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Bret McKinley Roberts

Place of Birth: Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 27, 1974

Ethnicity: English, as well as some Scottish and German, and distant Dutch

Bret Roberts is an American actor, musician, painter, poet, and filmmaker.

Bret’s paternal grandfather is Charles Erling Roberts (the son of Percy Roberts and Gertrude Rocke). Charles was born in Epsom, Surrey, England.

Bret’s paternal grandmother is Muriel Blanche Beaufoy (the daughter of Edward Spencer Beaufoy and Frances Mary Bachelor/Batchelor). Muriel was born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Edward was born in England, the son of Samuel Beaufoy and Mary Ann Ayling. Frances was born in Australia, the daughter of William Eastgate Batchelor and Matilda Partridge, whose parents were English.

Bret’s maternal grandfather is Donald Augustus Graham (the son of William Kreidler Graham and Elizabeth/Bessie/Bizie B. Vanhorne). Donald was born in California. William was born in Pennsylvania, to a mother surnamed Kreidler. Elizabeth was born in Illinois, the daughter of Augustus Knapp Vanhorne and Elizabeth Sloan Bacon.

Bret’s maternal grandmother is Jean L. Gordon (the daughter of Clarence E. Gordon and Alice Mirl Thatcher). Jean was born in California. Clarence was born in New York, the son of Alexander Fraser Gordon, whose father was Scottish, and of Sarah Jane Colwell. Alice was born in Michigan, the daughter of Marshall Pierson Thatcher and Isolene Jane Lawrence.

Sources: Marriage record of Bret’s paternal grandparents, Charles Erling Roberts and Muriel Blanche (Beaufoy) Casselberry – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Bret’s maternal grandfather, Donald Augustus Graham – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Bret’s maternal grandmother, Jean (Gordon) Graham – http://goldcountrymedia.com

Jake Allyn

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Allyn in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Jake Robert Allyn

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 20, 1990

Ethnicity: Danish, English, Irish, German, 1/32 Swedish

Jake Allyn is an American actor.

Jake’s brother is film producer and director Conor Allyn.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Allyn Dean Plejdrup (the son of Elmer Plejdrup and Minnie Dorothy Johnson). Allyn was born in Nebraska. Elmer was born in Nebraska, to Danish parents, Paul Larsen Plejdrup and Annie Marie Nielsen. Minnie was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Hans Olaf/Olof Johnson, whose parents were from Sweden and Denmark, and of Christena Elsie Jensen, whose parents were Danish.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was Sharon “Sherrie” Chapman (the daughter of Clarence Leslie Chapman and Dorothy Maxine Moulder). Sharon was born in California. Clarence was born in Kansas. Dorothy was born in Kansas, the son of John Leslie Chapman and Amelia Jacobson, whose parents were Danish. Dorothy was born in Kansas, the daughter of Guy R. Moulder and Marie R. Reich.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Michael “Joe” Gowing (the son of George Gowing and Ann). Joseph was born in New York. George was born in England. Ann was born in New York.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was Moya Elizabeth Brophy (the daughter of Joseph Francis Brophy and Mary Agnes Nally). Moya was born in New York, to parents from Ireland.

Sources: Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandmother, Sharon “Sherrie” (Chapman) Plejdrup – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandmother, Moya Elizabeth (Brophy) Gowing – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Michael Gowing – http://obits.dallasnews.com

Lucky McKee

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McKee in 2011, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Edward Lucky McKee

Place of Birth: San Joaquin, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 1, 1975

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, German, distant Dutch, possibly other

Lucky McKee is an American director, writer, and actor.

Lucky’s paternal grandfather was Edward Lucky McKee (the son of Glenn/Glen Martin McKee and Rose/Rosa C. Lisler). Edward was born in Oklahoma. Glenn was born in Missouri, the son of Ola. Rose was born in Missouri, to parents from Germany.

Lucky’s paternal grandmother was Clara Juana Canady (the daughter of Edwin G. “Edd/Ed” Canady and Nora B. Smith). Clara was born in Oklahoma. Edwin was born in Kansas, the son of Calvin Gilson Canady and Iva N. Ishmael. Nora was born in Kansas, the daughter of Alonzo Millard Smith and Ary Steeves.

Source: Death record of Lucky’s paternal grandfather, Edward Lucky Edward – http://www.findagrave.com

Jesse Hlubik

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Hlubik in 2017, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Jesse L. Hlubik

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

Date of Birth: March 24, 1971

Ethnicity:
*father – Czech, Polish
*mother – German, Swiss-German, possibly some Hungarian

Jesse Hlubik is an American actor and producer.

Jesse’s brother is actor Max Hlubik.

Jesse’s paternal grandfather is Eugene B. Hlubik (the son of Frank Hlubik and Ethel). Eugene was born in New York, to parents from Czechoslovakia. Frank and Ethel were listed as Czech speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Jesse’s paternal grandmother is Sophie Constance Watras (the daughter of John Watras and Louise). Sophie was born in New Jersey, to parents from Poland.

Jesse’s maternal grandfather is George T. Kessery (the son of Peter Kessery and Mary). George was born in New Jersey, to parents from Austria-Hungary. Peter and Mary were listed as German speakers on American Censuses.

Jesse’s maternal grandmother is Marie Berger (the daughter of Hans Berger and Catherina/Kathrine Camps). Marie was born in New Jersey. Hans was born in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. Catherine was from Germany.

Sources: Obituary of Jesse’s paternal grandfather, Eugene Hlubik – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jesse’s maternal grandmother, Marie (Berger) Kessery – http://www.familysearch.org

Kim Rocco Shields

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Shields in 2016, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Kimberly Theresaann Rocco

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 4, 1981

Ethnicity: Italian, as well as English, Irish, Spanish, and possibly some German

Kim Rocco Shields is an American filmmaker.

Kim’s paternal grandfather is Vincent Frederick Rocco (the son of James Rocco and Mary Rohm). Vincent was born in New York. James was born in New York, likely to Italian parents. Mary was born in New York.

Kim’s paternal grandmother is Norma M. Bartoli (the daughter of Louis Bartoli and Theresa Chiavacci/Chiaecci). Norma was born in Pennsylvania. Louis was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, Ceaser/Cesare Bartoli and Celia. Theresa was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, Giacinto Chiavacci and Rosina Bargellini, who was from Pistoia, Tuscany.

Kim’s maternal grandfather is Louis Francis D’Elia (the son of Louis Francis D’Elia and Maria de las Nieves “Mary Ann” Piperno). Kim’s grandfather Louis was born in California. Kim’s great-grandfather Louis was born in Washington, the son of Luigi Filippo “Louis” D’Elia, who was born in Tursi, Matera, Basilicata, Italy, and of Rosa “Rosie” Brancalasso, who was also Italian. Maria was born in Havana, Cuba, the daughter of Raphael/Rafael Hector Fabio Piperno, who was born in Italy, and of Martina Moreno y Fruto, who was born in Spain.

Kim’s maternal grandmother is Ann Marie Stubington (the daughter of Joseph Richard Stubington and Vivian Rose Spellmire). Ann was born in California. Joseph was born in England. Vivian was born in Washington, the daughter of George Henry Spellmire and Blanche Coyle/Cowl.

Sources: Obituary of Kim’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Kim’s maternal grandfather, Louis Francis D’Elia – http://www.findagrave.com


Ava Allan

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Allan in 2014, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Ava Yallouz

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

Date of Birth: March 1, 2000

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

Ava Allan is an American actress and model.

Ava’s paternal grandfather was named Yehouda Yallouz. Yehouda was born in Egypt, to a Jewish family.

Ava’s paternal grandmother was Simone Aboulafia (the daughter of David Aboulafia and Jane). Simone was also an Egyptian Jew.

Ava’s maternal grandfather is named Hans-Wilhelm Kelling. Hans was born in Bremen, Germany.

Ava’s maternal grandmother is Joyce Kay Coy (the daughter of Willis Arthur Coy and Virginia May Patton). Joyce was born in Kentucky. Willis was born in Kentucky, the son of William M. Coy and Mary Frances Spencer. Virginia was the daughter of William Charles Patton and Mary Ellen Shannon.

Sources: Obituary of Ava’s paternal grandmother, Simone (Aboulafia) Yallouz – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Ava’s maternal grandmother, Joyce Kay (Coy) Kelling – http://www.findagrave.com

Diana Silvers

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Birth Name: Diana Margaret Jane Silvers

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: c. 1997/1998

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly German

Diana Silvers is an American model and actress. She will star in the film Ma, and has a co-starring role in the comedy film Booksmart.

Diana’s paternal grandfather was Robert Sheldon Silvers/Silver (the son of Herman Silvers/Silver and Fannie). Robert was born in Minnesota, to Romanian Jewish parents.

Diana’s paternal grandmother was Miriam Ferne Levens (the daughter of Harry B. Levens and Ida J. Daniels). Miriam was born in Minnesota, to a Lithuanian Jewish father and a German Jewish mother. Ida was the daughter of Sarah.

Diana’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Staehelin.

Sources: Diana’s paternal grandfather, Robert Sheldon Silvers/Silver, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Diana’s paternal grandmother, Miriam Ferne Levens, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Bianca Haase

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Haase in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Bianca R. Haase

Place of Birth: Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1990

Ethnicity: German, Lebanese

Bianca Haase is an American actress.

She has stated that she is of German and Lebanese descent.

Matthew Davis

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Birth Name: Matthew W. Davis

Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 8, 1978

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

Matthew Davis is an American actor.

Matthew is married to actress Kiley Casciano.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather is Arthur Woodworth Davis (the son of Ernest L. Davis and May Lyon). Arthur was born in Kentucky. Ernest was born in Kentucky. May was born in Illinois.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother is Marion Elizabeth Ryan (the daughter of Thomas L. Ryan and Lenora/Leonora/Leonore Highlands/Highlander). Marion was born in Iowa. Thomas was born in Indiana, the son of John W. Ryan and Lynn Jenkins. Lenora was born in Ohio, the daughter of Samuel Marion Highlands/Highland/Highlander and Mary Elizabeth Rockhill.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather is Milton Elliot Wadsworth (the son of Thomas Guy Wadsworth and Agnes Victoria Flockhart). Milton was born in Utah. Thomas was born in Iowa, the son of James Wadsworth, whose parents were English, and of Harriet “Hattie” Gregg, who was of Irish descent. Agnes was born in Colorado, the daughter of James Flockhart, who was born in Scotland, and of Caroline Ardner, whose parents were German.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother is Mary Mirian Bailey (the daughter of Leonard Reuben Bailey and Mary Arriminta Butterworth). Mary Mirian was born in Utah. Leonard was born in Utah, the son of Reuben Josiah Bailey, whose parents were English, and of Alice Ellison Park, whose father was the son of Scottish parents and whose mother was English. Mary Arriminta was born in Utah, the daughter of William James Butterworth, who was English, and of Melinda Howard North.

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s father, Jon Kingsley Davis – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandmother, Mary Mirian (Bailey) Wadsworth – http://www.legacy.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

Brando Eaton

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Birth Name: Brando Matthew Eaton

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

Date of Birth: July 17, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – Japanese, other
*mother – English, Irish, German

Brando Eaton is an American actor.

Brando’s father is actor Glen Eaton (born Glen Masao Eaton).

Brandon’s maternal grandfather is John Ross Thornton (the son of Sidney Thornton and Mildred Eleanor Strickland). John was born in New York. Sidney was born in England. Mildred was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frederick H. Strickland and Edith Mae Dunn, whose mother was Irish.

Brandon’s maternal grandmother is Nannette Fenton (the daughter of Randolph Fenton and Anna Frances “Annie” Croker). Nannette was born in Maryland. Randolph was born in Maryland, and was likely the son of Matthew C. Fenton and Harriet Marshall Baylis. Anna was born in New York, the daughter of Edward J. Croker and Maria Briscoe.

Source: Obituary of Brandon’s maternal grandfather, John Ross Thornton – http://www.familysearch.org

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