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Barry Loudermilk

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U.S. House Office of Photography c. 2018

Birth Name: Barry Dean Loudermilk

Place of Birth: Riverdale, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 22, 1963

Ethnicity: English, some German

Barry Loudermilk is an American politician. A Republican, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia, since January 3, 2015.

Barry is the son of Jessie Mae (Pearson) and Shirley Loudermilk. He is married to Desiree, and has three children.

Barry’s patrilineal line traces to Johann Jacob Loudermilch/Loudermilk, who was born, c. 1718, in Kirchardt, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Barry’s paternal grandfather was Alec Monroe Loudermilk (the son of Joseph Irons Loudermilk and Sina Lethia Browning). Alec was born in North Carolina. Joseph was the son of George Washington Loudermilk and Sarah Caroline Clark.

Barry’s paternal grandmother was Ida Jane Franks (most likely the daughter of Emerson/Gus Franks and Lucinda/Cinday Webb). Ida was born in North Carolina.

Barry’s maternal grandfather was James Henry Pearson (the son of John Evans Pearson and Martha Elizabeth Talley).

Barry’s maternal grandmother was Elsie Mae White (the daughter of Logan E. White and Nancy Embycie Bell).

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


Toni Garrn

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03/03/2019 – Toni Garrn – NetFlix’s “Triple Frontier” New York Premiere – Jazz at Lincoln Center – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Antonia Garrn

Place of Birth: Hamburg, Germany

Date of Birth: 7 July, 1992

Ethnicity: German

Toni Garrn is a German model. Her name is pronounced ˈtoːniː ˈɡaɐ̯n. Her brother is model Niklas Garrn.

Mike Rutherford

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Rutherford in 2007, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford

Place of Birth: Surrey South Western, Surrey, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 2 October, 1950

Ethnicity:
*87.5% English
*12.5% Afrikaner [Dutch, German, distant Danish and French Huguenot, remote Bengalese and Angolan]

Mike Rutherford is an English musician. He is one of the founding members of Genesis, which also included Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. In 1985, he formed the band Mike and the Mechanics.

Mike is the son of Annette Jessie Downing (Wilson) and Capt. William Francis Henry Crawford Rutherford, a Royal Navy officer. Mike’s paternal great-grandmother was of Afrikaner background. Some of her traceable ancestors have lived in South Africa since the 1600s. Mike’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) was Dirk Jackson, a rugby player for the Springboks. Mike owns a house in Cape Town’s Bantry Bay, South Africa.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Col. Nathaniel John Crawford Rutherford. Nathaniel was born in Surrey, England.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Lilla Robertha Jackson (the daughter of Charles Henry Jackson and Johanna Reneira Catherina Cloete). Lilla was born in Wynberg, Western Cape, South Africa. Charles was from Chatham, Kent, England, and was the son of Henry Jackson and Georgina Sophie Goss. Johanna was South African, the daughter of Dirk Cloete and Johanna Reiniera Catherina Van Osterzee, whose father was Dutch, from Rotterdam, and whose mother was born in Indonesia.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was William Downing Adlington Wilson (the son of Daniel Wilson). William was from Bidstone, Cheshire, England.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Jean Jessie Clover (the daughter of Charles James Clover).

Sources: Family history of Mike Rutherford – https://bygonesandbyways.blogspot.com

Biographical sketch about Mike’s father – http://www.unithistories.com

Genealogy of Mike Rutherford (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.1820settlers.com

Genealogy of Mike’s paternal grandmother, Lilla Robertha Jackson (through Lilla’s brother) – https://www.geni.com

Bradley Byrne

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Birth Name: Bradley Roberts Byrne

Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama, USA

Date of Birth: February 16, 1955

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German

Family Background: Bradley Byrne is an American business attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 1st congressional district.

Bradley was the son of Arthur LaCoste Byrne and Elizabeth Langsdale Byrne.

His paternal grandparents were Patrick Henry Byrne (the son of Thomas Cooper Byrne and Anna Douglas Barlow) and Mary Claudine Roberts (the daughter of Mordecai Roberts and Mary Evelyn Johnson).

Bradley’s maternal grandparents were William Henry Langsdale (the son of George Langsdale and Mary Elizabeth Roberts) and Mary V. Bradley (the daughter of Lawrence L. Bradley and Carrie E. Vance).

Source: Geni.com (focusing mainly of father’s side of family)

 

Kevin Downes

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Birth Name: Kevin Paul Downes

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

Date of Birth: September 21, 1971

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, 3/16ths Norwegian, 1/16th Swedish

Kevin Downes is an American actor, writer, producer, and director.

Kevin’s brother is film producer Bobby Downes.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather is Willard Merrill Downes (the son of Joseph Lodowick Downes and Florence Effie Chase). Willard was born in Maryland. Joseph was born in Maryland, the son of John Henry Downes and Sarah Elizabeth May. Florence was born in Connecticut, the daughter of Charles Chase and Almira.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother is Mary Alice “Polly” Whitney (the daughter of Josiah Dwight Whitney and Katherine Woods Bill). Mary Alice was born in New York. Josiah was born in Wisconsin, the son of Henry Mitchell Whitney and Frances Wurts. Katherine was born in Illinois, the daughter of Edward Woosley Bill and Grace Woods.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather is Gordon Sommers (the son of Robert Richard Sommers and Ida C. Gordon). Kevin’s grandfather Gordon was born in Minnesota. Robert was born in Minnesota, to German parents, Wilhelm Sommers and Alvina Behnke. Ida was born in Minnesota, to Norwegian parents, with her mother being surnamed Haugven.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother is Dorothy Pearl Smith (the daughter of Albert Montgomery Smith and Violet/Violetta E. Lindquist). Dorothy was born in Wisconsin. Albert was born in Wisconsin, the son of Jacob M. Smith and Mary Jane Conroy, whose parents were Irish. Violet was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Peter August Lindquist, who was Swedish, and of Karen Regina Hanson, who was from Norway.

Source: Death record of Kevin’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Pearl (Smith) Sommers/Sommer – http://www.findagrave.com

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Storm Keating

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02/22/2016 – Storm Keating – London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2016 – Burberry Prorsum Womenswear – Arrivals – Kensington Gardens – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Sharyn Storm Uechtritz

Place of Birth: Childers, Queensland, Australia

Date of Birth: 27 October 1981

Ethnicity: Danish, English, German, Irish, Scottish, 1/16 Swedish, 1/32 Samoan, distant Cornish

Storm Keating s an Australian fashion designer, brand ambassador, producer, and blogger.

Her father, Gordon Charles Uechtritz, is a cattleman, from Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Her mother, Debra Lynn (Hastings), is from Carterton, Wellington, New Zealand.

Storm is married to Irish singer, songwriter, musician, and philanthropist Ronan Keating, with whom she has a son.

Storm’s paternal grandfather was Alfred Max “Alf” Parkinson Uechtritz (the son of Peter Karl Gustav Uechtritz and Johanna Terese “Dolly” Parkinson). Alfred was born in Kokopo, East New Britain. Peter was a German plantation owner, from Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein, and was the son of Carl August Wilhelm Uechtritz and Anna Catharina Dittler. Dolly’s father, Richard Heinrich Robert Parkinson, was a Danish plantation owner Augustenborg, Sønderborg, whose own biological father, Christian August II, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, was the grandson by maternal line of King Christian VII of Denmark. Dolly’s mother, Phebe Clothilde Coe, was the daughter of an American consul, Jonas Mynderse Coe, and of a Samoan princess, Le’utu (baptised Joana) Taletale Malietoa.

Storm’s paternal grandmother was Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Harris (the daughter of Charles Gordon Harris and Ursula Anderson). Mary Lou was an English emigrant, from Woolwich, London. Storm’s great-grandfather Gordon was the son of Charles Harris, who was English, and of Mary Moir, who was Scottish. Ursula was born in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, the daughter of a Swedish mariner, Anders Andersson (later Andrew Anderson), and of an Irish emigrant, Louisa Trowell, of Inis Cathaigh, County Clare, whose own father was English.

Storm’s maternal grandfather was John Tynie Hastings (the son of Percy Victor Hastings and Mary Tynie). Percy was an English emigrant, from Caversham, Oxfordshire, and was the son of Alfred William Hastings and Ann “Annie” Ives. Storm’s great-grandmother Mary was a Scottish emigrant, from The Canongate, Edinburgh, and was the daughter of John Tynie and Winifred Carlin.

Storm’s maternal grandmother is the daughter of Harold Colson and Agnes Lilian Cullen. Harold was an English emigrant, from Brighton, and was the son of Thornton Edmonds Colson and Emily Honora “Norah” Mapple. Agnes was the daughter of a Scottish emigrant, Adam Cullen, and of Jane Stephenson Brown, whose own parents were Scottish.

Storm’s maternal line can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Jane Stevenson.

Sources: Birth record of Storm Keating – https://www.instagram.com

Genealogy of Storm Keating – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Storm’s patenral grandmother, Mary Louise “Mary Lou” (Harris) Uechtritz – https://pngaa.org

Will Beinbrink

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Beinbrink in 2019, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: William Bates Beinbrink

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

Date of Birth: September 28, 1973

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, French

Will Beinbrink is an American actor.

Will’s paternal grandfather was Robert C. Beinbrink (the son of Charles William Beinbrink and Gladys Irene Mamie Seibel). Robert was born in New York. Charles was born in New York. Gladys was born in New York, the daughter of Peter George Seibel, whose parents were German, and of Creszentia Obermeyer, whose parents were German.

Will’s paternal grandmother was Shirley Wiegert (the daughter of Lawrence Wiegert and Adelaide Jones). Shirley was born in New York. Lawrence was born in New York. Adelaide was born in New Jersey.

Will’s maternal grandfather was John Shearn Bleker (the son of John Shearn Bleker and Ruby Gordon). Will’s grandfather John was born in Texas. Will’s great-grandfather John was born in Texas, the son of Edward Gerhard Bleker, whose parents were German, and Katherine Alice “Kate” Stearn, whose father was English. Ruby was born in Texas, the daughter of Reuben Davis Gordon and Maggie Peterson.

Will’s maternal grandmother was Maurine Louise Henderson (the daughter of James R. Henderson and Edna F. Eachan). Maurine was born in Texas. James was born in Texas, the son of James Sharp Henderson and Mary. Edna was born in Texas, to parents from France and Louisiana, Alexander Eachan and Louise Lecase.

Source: Obituary of Will’s paternal grandfather, Robert C. Beinbrink – http://www.legacy.com

Rich Blomquist

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Blomquist in 2016, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Richard D. Blomquist

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: April 6, 1977

Ethnicity: Swedish, Scottish, Irish, German, English

Rich Blomquist is an American television writer and producer. He is a staff writer for The Daily Show.

Rich is married to actress, writer, and comedian Kristen Schaal, with whom he has a daughter.

Rich’s paternal grandfather is Herbert William Blomquist (the son of Carl F. Blomquist and Emma T. Rasmussen). Herbert was born in Massachusetts. Carl was born in Kristinehamn, Värmland County, Sweden. Emma was from Sundsvall, Västernorrland County, Sweden.

Rich’s paternal grandmother is Alice Conant Jacobs (the daughter of Harry/Harrie Winfried Jacobs and Helena Maria “Lena” Conant). Alice was born in Massachusetts. Harry was born in Massachusetts, the son of Joshua Jacobs and Mary Burrell Marsh. Helena was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of John H. Conant and Helen J. Moulton/Molton.

Rich’s maternal grandfather is David Livingstone McLellan (the son of David McLellan and Agnes Brown). Rich’s grandfather David was born in Connecticut. Rich’s great-grandfather David was born in East Kilbride, Scotland, the son of John McLellan and Elizabeth Ashcroft. Agnes was born in Glasgow, Scotland.

Rich’s maternal grandmother is Evelyn Claudia Hangey Kirkpatrick (the daughter of Milton Maurer Kirkpatrick and LaRue Schnabel Hangey). Evelyn was born in Pennsylvania. Milton was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Levi Hafler Kirkpatrick and Anna Laura Maurer. LaRue was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Lambert Cope Hangey and Malinda Schnabel.

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

Obituary of Rich’s maternal grandfather, David L. McLellan – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Rich’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Claudia Hangey (Kirkpatrick) McLellan – http://www.legacy.com


Mike Judge

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Judge in 2015, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Michael Craig Judge

Place of Birth: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Date of Birth: October 17, 1962

Ethnicity: Irish, Scottish, English, German, Swiss-German, Luxembourgian

Mike Judge is an Ecuadorian-born American actor, animator, writer, producer, director, and musician.

Mike was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to American parents, Margaret, a librarian, and William Judge, an archeologist. He was raised in Ecuador and New Mexico, U.S. He has three children.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Paul Albert Judge (the son of James Judge and Mary Hudson). Paul was born in Montana. James was born in Wisconsin, the son of Irish parents from Sligo, Patrick Judge and Mary Dunleavy. Mike’s great-grandmother Mary Hudson was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Hiram Hudson and Catherine Stark.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Frances Amelia Dunn (the daughter of George William Dunn and Carrie Maybelle Nesbit). Frances was born in Ohio. George was born in Ohio, the son of Pindell Dunn and Catherine A. Padgett. Carrie was born in Montana, the daughter of James H. Nesbitt, who was Irish, and of Lucy Priscilla Wadams.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Marts Dewitt Blue (the son of Joseph Buchanan Blue and Sophronia Marts). Marts was born in Iowa. Joseph was born in either Ohio or Illinois, the son of William Blue and Rachael Stonebraker. Sophronia was born in Iowa, the daughter of David Addison C. Marts and Susanna E. Beighler.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Marie Susanna Gengler (the daughter of Nicholas N. Gengler and Margaret “Maggie” Nothem). Marie was born in Iowa, to parents from Luxembourg.

Drew Scheid

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10/17/2018 – Drew Scheid – Universal Pictures’ “Halloween” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / Prphotos.com

Place of Birth: North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 8, 1998

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

Drew Scheid is an American actor. He played Oscar in Halloween (2018).

Drew was raised in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

Drew’s paternal grandfather was William Henry Scheid (the son of Henry Jacob Scheid and Pearl Van Dyke). William was born in Pennsylvania. Henry was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents, Jacob Scheid/Schneider and Catherine. Pearl was born in Illinois, the daughter of William S. Van Dyke, whose mother was English, and of Martha Berry, whose parents were English.

Drew’s paternal grandmother was Mary Alice Taylor (the daughter of Mordecai Caleb Taylor and Edna Josephine Gregg). Mary Alice was born in Pennsylvania. Mordecai was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Henry Judson Taylor and Emma Alice Lear. Edna was born in Texas, the daughter of Joseph Henry Gregg, whose parents were Irish and English, and of Mary Alice Whitehill.

Drew’s maternal grandfather was William Wallace “Willie” Webber, a radio and television personality in Philadelphia (the son of Reginald Wallace Webber and Madeline May Clamp). William was born in Havana, Cuba. Reginald was born in Devonshire, England, the son of Samuel Charles Webber and Elizabeth Harriet Mudge. Madeline was born in New York, to English parents, Thomas William Clamp and Ellen Maria Marian Pemberton.

Drew’s maternal grandmother is named Constance.

Sources: Obituary of Drew’s paternal grandmother, Mary Alice (Taylor) Scheid – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Drew’s maternal grandfather, William Wallace Webber – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Drew’s maternal grandfather, William Wallace Webber – http://www.lankenaufuneralhomes.com

Gary Valentine

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04/11/2015 – Gary Valentine – “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – AMC Lincoln Square – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: PR Photos / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Gary Joseph Knipfing

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

Date of Birth: November 22, 1961

Ethnicity:
*50% German
*37.5% Jewish [Ashkenazi, Sephardi]
*12.5% Italian

Gary Valentine is an American actor, comedian, and writer.

Gary was born Gary Joseph Knipfing, the son of Janet and Joseph Valentine Knipfing, Jr. He is the brother of actor and comedian Kevin James.

His father was of German ancestry. Gary’s maternal grandfather was Ashkenazi Jewish (of Hungarian Jewish, Polish Jewish, and Russian Jewish descent). Gary’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of an Italian-American (Catholic) father and a Sephardi Jewish mother (of Greek Jewish/Turkish Jewish descent).

Gary was raised Catholic.

Gary’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Valentine Knipfing (the son of Michael John Knipfing and Anna Marie Leist). Joseph was born in New York. Michael was born in Germany, the son of Michael John Knuepfing/Knipfing and Regina Eva Himmelman Hilpert. Anna Marie was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of German parents, Johanne August Leist, from Alsace-Lorraine, and Mary Anna Madlinger, from Baden.

Gary’s paternal grandmother was Helen Josephine Wolf (the daughter of William Wolf, Jr. and Anna Marie/Mary Eckert). Helen was born in New York. William was born in New York, of German descent, the son of William Wolf and Catherina Ruppert. Anna Marie was born in New York, the daughter of German parents, George Eckert and Kunigunda Meyer/Leyer.

Gary’s maternal grandfather was George Lee Klein (the son of Samuel M. Klein and Edith H./E. Silverman). George was born in New York, and was Jewish. Samuel was born in New York, the son of Hungarian Jewish parents, David Klein and Lena Steiner. Edith was born in New York, to Polish Jewish/Russian Jewish parents, Harry N. Silverman and Chaja Sarah Apt, who was from Wloclawek.

Gary’s maternal grandmother was Theodora G. Bruno (the daughter of William Andrew Bruno and Ester/Esther Beatrice Levy). Theodora was born in New York. William was Italian, and was the son of Tancredi Bruno and Theodora G. Laurella. Ester was a Greek Jew/Turkish Jew, and was the daughter of Mercada Levy.

Sources: Genealogy of Gary Valentine (through his brother) (focusing on their father’s side) – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Gary’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Valentine Knipfing and Helen Josephine Wolf, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Gary’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Valentine Knipfing (through Joseph’s brother) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Gary’s paternal grandmother, Helen Josephine Wolf, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Gary’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Gary’s maternal grandfather, George Lee Klein (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Gary’s maternal grandfather, George Lee Klein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Gary’s maternal grandfather, George Lee Klein – https://www.newspapers.com

Grave site of Gary’s maternal grandfather, George Lee Klein – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Gary’s maternal great-grandparents, Samuel M. Klein and Edith H./E. Silverman – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Gary’s maternal great-grandmother, Edith H./E. Silverman – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Gary’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Dorothea/Dora (Guranowsky) Apt – https://www.geni.com

Gary’s maternal grandmother, Theodora G. Bruno, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Gary’s maternal great-grandparents, William Andrew Bruno and Ester/Esther B. Levy, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Gary’s maternal great-grandfather, William Andrew Bruno – https://www.familysearch.org

Jeff Tremaine

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Tremaine in 2015, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Jeffrey James Tremaine

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

Date of Birth: September 4, 1966

Ethnicity: English, German, Luxembourgian, 1/16th Swedish, possibly other

Jeff Tremaine is an American showrunner, filmmaker, and magazine editor.

Jeff has two children with his wife Laura.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather is Myron Jewell/Jewel Tremaine (the son of Myron David Tremaine and Sarah Frances “Sadie” Howland). Jeff’s grandfather Myron was born in either Illinois or Indiana. Jeff’s great-grandfather Myron was born in New York, the son of Myron J. Tremaine and Caroline Eliza Hastings. Sarah was born in Illinois, the daughter of William Henry Howland and Mathilda Wilhelmina Johansdotter Nilsson, who was Swedish.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother is Esther/Ester Mildred/Milkred Wirtz (the daughter of Frederic/Frederick C. “Fritz” Wirtz and Lena Miller). Esther was born in Illinois. Frederick was born in Illinois, the son of Michael C. Wirtz, who was from Luxembourg, and of Caroline Hapke, who was German. Lena was born in Germany.

Source: Marriage record of Jeff’s paternal grandparents, Myron Jewell/Jewel Tremaine and Esther/Ester Mildred/Milkred Wirtz – http://www.familysearch.org

Bryce Papenbrook

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Papenbrook in 2015, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Bryce Austin Papenbrook

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 24, 1986

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

Bryce Papenbrook is an American voice actor.

Bryce is the son of voice actors Debbie Rothstein and Bob Papenbrook. His father was of German, English, and Irish descent. Bryce’s mother is Jewish.

Bryce’s paternal grandfather was DeWayne Joseph Papenbrook (the son of Louis Phillip Papenbrook and Mabel/Mable T. Wilson). Louis was born in Iowa, to German parents. Mabel was born in Iowa, the daughter of Amos D. Wilson and Ella Leary/O’Leary.

Bryce’s paternal grandmother was named Geraldine Austin.

Bryce’s maternal grandfather was Loren Rothstein (the son of Morris Rothstein and Jean Gladys Greenman). Loren was born in Minnesota. Morris was born in Russia, the son of John Yoniah Rothstein and Lillian Layka Chalfan/Chalfen. Jean was born in New York, the daughter of Max Greenman/Neusigchem, who was from Latvia, and of Olga, who was from Russia.

Bryce’s maternal grandmother was Lillian Ann “Lilly” Freeman (the daughter of Morris M. Freeman and Fanny Stybell/Stybel). Lilly was born in Minnesota, to parents from Poland. Morris was the son of Abraham Freeman and Hinda Janowska. Fanny was the daughter of Joe Stybel and Lillian.

Sources: Obituary of Bryce’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Bryce Papenbrook (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Bryce’s maternal grandmother, Lillian Ann “Lilly” (Freeman) Rothstein – http://www.legacy.com

MacKenzie Meehan

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Meehan in 2016, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: MacKenzie Leigh Meehan

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: December 13, 1983

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

MacKenzie Meehan is an American actress.

MacKenzie’s paternal great-grandparents were Irish immigrants from County Cavan.

MacKenzie’s maternal grandfather is Selby McMillan Wheeler (the son of William Harry Wheeler and Elsie Isabell McMillen). Selby was born in Texas. William was born in Texas, the son of William Hamilton Wheeler and Benie Lavinia Shannon. Elsie was born in Texas, the daughter of John Selby McMillen and Sarah Elizabeth Alexander.

MacKenzie’s maternal grandmother is Marion A. Martin (the daughter of Chesley Marion Martin and Sarah O. “Sadie” Petree). Marion was born in Oklahoma. Chesley was born in South Carolina, the son of Warren Monroe Martin and Martha Eugenia Martin. Sarah was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Nathaniel Oliver Petree and Minerva Jane Hill.

Source: Obituary of MacKenzie’s maternal grandfather, Selby McMillan Wheeler – http://extras.denverpost.com

Ashly Burch

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Burch in 2015, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Ashly S. Burch

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

Date of Birth: June 19, 1990

Ethnicity:
*father – Scottish, English, German, possibly some Cherokee Native American
*mother – Thai

Ashly Burch is an American actress, voice actress, singer, and writer.

Ashly’s father is American, and is mainly of Scottish, English, and German descent. Ashly’s mother is from Thailand.

According to some family trees, One of Ashly’s six-times-great-grandmother, Annie Shorey, was born, c. 1750, in Georgia, the daughter of John Shorey, whose parents were Scottish, and of Ghigooie “Peggy” Red Clan, who was a Cherokee Native American woman.

Ashly’s paternal grandfather is Jim Davis Burch (the son of Lonnie/Lanney Young Burch and Katie Belle/Katiebel Upfold). Jim was born in Texas. Lonnie was born in Texas, the son of Loranzy/Lorenzo Young Burch and Sudie A. Henderson. Katie was born in Texas, the daughter of Earnest/Ernest Asbury Upfold, whose parents were English, and of Anna Elizabeth “Annie” Kempf, who was German.

Ashly’s paternal grandmother is Syble/Sibyl Ozella Sheppard (the daughter of Henry Alvin Sheppard and Danna/Dana/Donna May/Mae Stephens). Syble was born in Texas. Henry was born in Texas, the son of Henry Delpha Bates Sheppard and Nancy Ann Lewallen. Danna was born in Texas.

Sources: Obituary of Ashly’s paternal grandfather, Jim Davis Burch – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Ashly’s paternal grandmother, Syble/Sibyl Ozella (Shephard) Burch – http://www.dignitymemorial.com


Leroy Sané

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Birth Name: Leroy Aziz Sané

Place of Birth: Essen, Germany

Date of Birth: 11 January, 1996

Ethnicity:
*Senegalese (father)
*German (mother)

Leroy Sané is a German professional footballer. He plays as a winger and an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the German national team.

Leroy is the son of Senegelse-French football player Souleyman “Samy” Sané and German gymnast Regina Weber.

Vincent Pontare

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Birth Name: Fred Vincent Pontare

Place of Birth: Råsunda, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: 13 May, 1980

Ethnicity: Swedish, Sami, distant German

Vincent Pontare is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and record producer.

His father, Roger Pontare, is a musician, and is of Sami descent. His mother, Rut Elisabeth (Mattsson) Pontare, is from Ramsele, Västernorrland.

Vincent’s paternal grandfather was Fredrik Leonard Lennart Johansson (the son of Johan Fredrik Fredriksson and Gerda Maria Jonsson). Vincent’s grandfather Fredrik was born in Stensele, Västerbotten. Johan Fredrik was the son of Fredrik August Eriksson and Frida Elisabet Johansdotter. Gerda was the daughter of Anders Konrad Jonsson and Lydia Lambertsdotter.

Vincent’s paternal grandmother is Enid Amanda Forsberg (the daughter of Sven Adolf Forsberg and Sigrid Aqvilina From). Enid was born in Gargnäs, Västerbotten. Sven was the son of Axel Viktor Forsberg and Johanna Ottiliana Johansdotter. Sigrid was the daughter of Erik Oskar From and Hedvig Amanda Lundmark.

Vincent’s maternal grandfather was Knut Mauritz Mattsson (the son of Erhard Gottfrid Henriksson and Signe Mattsson). Knut was born in Ramsele, Västernorrland. Erhard was the son of Henrik Abraham Danielsson and Anna Magdalena Eliasdotter. Signe was the daughter of Erik Anton Mattsson and Greta Johanna Persdotter.

Vincent’s maternal grandmother was Rut Hjördis Själander (the daughter of Johan Allan Själander and Ida Karolina Gustafsson). Hjördis was born in Ådals-Liden, Västernorrland. Johan Allan was the son of Nils August Själander and Ida Karolina Karolina Hedlund. Vincent’s great-grandmother Ida was the daughter of Gustaf Andersson and Anna Lisa Andreasdotter.

Vincent’s maternal line can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother, Lisa Jonsdotter (24 September 1779, Glava, Värmland – 27 January 1862, Stavnäs, Värmland).

Sources: Genealogy of Vincent Pontare – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Vincent’s maternal grandfather, Knut Mauritz Mattsson – https://www.myheritage.com

Dee Bradley Baker

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09/30/2010 – Dee Bradley Baker – “American Dad” 100th Episode Party – Arrivals – The Parlor – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: August 31, 1962

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German

Dee Bradley Baker is an American voice actor.

Dee is married to Michelle Baker, with whom he has two children. He was raised in Greeley, Colorado.

Dee’s maternal grandfather was Lester McCaslin (the son of Marcellus/Marcelius McCaslin/McCashin and Hattie Helena “Lenna/Lennie” Jourdan/Jordan). Lester was born in Indiana. Marcellus was born in Indiana. Lenna was born in Ohio, the daughter of George L. Jordan and Eliza Jane Chapman, whose parents were from Scotland and Ireland.

Dee’s maternal grandmother was Velma Lucille Jones (the daughter of Bert Clinton Jones and Grace Marie Nicholson). Velma was born in Indiana. Bert was born in Indiana, the son of Edward S. Jones and Lillie Della Kinnaman. Grace was born in Indiana, the daughter of Franklin Nicholson and Sarah E. Reason.

Sources: Obituary of Dee’s mother – http://obittree.com

Obituary of Dee’s maternal great-grandfather, Marcellus/Marcelius McCaslin/McCashin – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Dee’s maternal grandmother, Velma Lucille (Jones) McCaslin – http://www.findagrave.com

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Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 15, 1986

Ethnicity: German, other

Paul Walter Hauser is an American actor and stand-up comedian.

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12/14/2016 – Wayne Sermon – “Passengers” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Daniel Wayne Sermon

Place of Birth: American Fork, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 15, 1984

Ethnicity:
*father – German, English, Scottish, Welsh, Jersey/Channel Islander
*mother – English, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Wayne Sermon is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is the lead guitarist of the rock band Imagine Dragons. The band’s members also include Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, and Dan Reynolds.

Wayne was the son of Debbie and Jeff Sermon. His family is of the Mormon faith. He is married to Alexandra Hall, a ballerina, with whom he has three children.

Wayne’s paternal grandfather was Wayne Harold Sermon (the son of Henry Simon Sermon and Louise Elizabeth Bush/Busch). Wayne was born in Idaho. Henry was the son of Henry Simon Sermon, who was English, and of Ann Edwards Nelson, whose father was Scottish and whose mother was Welsh. Louise was the daughter of Francis Joseph “Franz” Bush, who was German, and of Charlotte Marie Young, whose father was born on Guernsey, Channel Islands, to English parents, and whose mother was born on Jersey, Channel Islands.

Wayne’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Alavon Nichols (the daughter of Arthur Eugene Nichols and Ellen Diana Delilah Rapp). Arthur was the son of George H. Nichols, who was born in Maine, and of Rozilla Rosetta Campbell, who was born in Utah, to parents from Pennsylvania and New York. Wayne’s great-grandmother Ellen was the daughter of Richard Ezra Rapp, whose parents were Alsatian German, and of Catherine Charlotte Bellon, who was born in Pennsylvania, of German descent.

Wayne’s maternal grandfather was Roy Forest Littleford (the son of Seth Forestier Littleford and Thelma May Richins). Roy was born in Utah. Seth was the son of Seth Enoch Littleford, whose parents were English, and of Mary Susan Gray, whose father and maternal grandfather were English. Thelma was the daughter of Mark Samuel Richins, whose grandparents were all English, and of Margaret Elizabeth Wright, whose parents were English.

Wayne’s maternal grandmother was Lois Wing (the daughter of Alva H. Wing and Dorothy Udine Sabey). Alva was the son of George Hyrum Wing, whose mother was English, and of Martha Ann Fox, whose parents were English. Dorothy was the daughter of Charles Joshua Sabey, whose father was English and whose mother was Northern Irish, and of Sarah Jane Peck, whose parents were English.

Sources: Obituary of Wayne’s paternal grandfather, Wayne Harold Sermon – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Wayne’s maternal grandfather, Roy Forest Littleford – https://www.wingmortuary.com

Obituary of Wayne’s maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Udine Sabey – https://www.familysearch.org

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