01/12/2012 – Katelyn Pacitto – Bellacures Nail Salon Grand Opening in Newport Beach on January 12, 2012 – Bellacures Salon – Newport Beach, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PR Photos

Birth Name: Madison Nicole Bontempo

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 20, 1991

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandfather), Scottish, English, German, Bohemian/Czech, Irish

Madison Bontempo is an American actress.

Madison’s paternal grandfather was Paul Henry Bontempo (the son of Beniamino “Ben” Bontempo and Angelina Julia Santoro). Paul was born in Ohio, to Italian/Sicilian parents. Benjamin was the son of Francesco “Frank” Bontempo and Pauline/Paola Lazzara. Angelina was the daughter of Calogero/Charles P. Santoro and Angeline Gagliardo.

Madison’s paternal grandmother was Joan Laureen Thielen (the daughter of Lawrence Dennis Thielen and Frances Germaine McDowell). Joan was born in South Dakota. Lawrence was the son of Philip/Phillip Thielen, who was German, and Barbara Babar/Beber, who was Czech. Frances was the daughter of Joseph Eli McDowell and Laura Josephine Henderson.

Madison’s maternal grandfather was Karl Stewart (who likely was the son of Bert Ellis Stewart and Margaret Joyce Mims). Bert was the son of Bert Ellis Stewart and Gertrude Boyd. Margaret was the daughter of Charles Watson Mims and Clarice Hammond McCain.

Madison’s maternal grandmother was named Darlene. Darlene was born in Detroit, Michigan.

Sources: Genealogy of Madison Bontempo (focusing on her father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Marriage record of Madison’s paternal grandparents, Paul Henry Bontempo and Joan Laureen Thielen – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Madison’s paternal great-grandparents, Beniamino “Ben” Bontempo and Angelina Julia Santoro – https://www.familysearch.org

Madison’s paternal great-grandfather, Lawrence Dennis Thielen, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Lawrence Dennis Thielen on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of likely Madison’s great-grandfather, Bert Ellis Stewart – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of likely Madison’s great-grandmother, Margaret Joyce (Mims) Stewart – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Madison’s maternal grandmother, Darlene Stewart – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: John Warren Geils

Date of Birth: February 20, 1946

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

Date of Death: April 11, 2017

Place of Death: Groton, Massachusetts, U.S.

Ethnicity: German

J. Geils was an American musician. He was the guitarist of the rock band The J. Geils Band, with lead singer Peter Wolf.

J. was the son of Carolyn K. “Lynne” Wolff (Wall) and John Warren “Jay” Geils. He was of German descent.

J.’s paternal grandfather was Henry Louis Geils (the son of John L. Geils and Meta Sophia Lankenau). Henry was born in New York, to German parents.

J.’s paternal grandmother was Minnie Elizabeth Dietrich (the daughter of Henry L. Dietrich and Minnie Schwauer). J.’s grandmother Minnie was born in New York. Henry was the son of German parents, Daniel Dietrich and Elizabetha Fuerst. J.’s great-grandmother Minnie’s parents were also German.

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

Schock in 2011, Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Regina Ann Schock

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

Date of Birth: August 31, 1957

Ethnicity: German, possibly other

Gina Schock is an American musician. She is the drummer of the rock band The Go-Go’s. Other members of the band include Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, and Jane Wiedlin.

Gina is the daughter of Helen J. and John C. Schock.

Gina’s paternal grandparents likely were Conrad Schock (the son of Gottlieb Schok and Mary) and Anna. Conrad was born in Maryland, to German parents. Anna’s mother was German.

Caffey in 2010, Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Charlotte Irene Caffey

Place of Birth: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 21, 1953

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Scottish

Charlotte Caffey is an American musician and songwriter. She is the guitarist of the rock band The Go-Go’s. Other members of the band include Belinda Carlisle, Regina Schock, and Jane Wiedlin.

Charlotte is the daughter of Ann (Gorey) and Michael Terrance Caffey, a director. She is married to singer and guitarist Jeff McDonald of Red Kross, with whom she has a daughter. Charlotte and Jeff are in the band Ze Malibu Kids together.

Charlotte’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Franklin “Bing” Caffey (the son of Lochlin Washington Caffey and Helen Eugenia Mead). Benjamin was born in Georgia, and was a former head of the production department at Paramount Studios. Lochlin, a noted Sergeant in the U.S. 40th Volunteer Infantry, was the son of Benjamin Franklin Caffey and Mary Evans Winn. Helen was the daughter of Eugenius Nesbit Mead and Mary Olivia Wynne.

Charlotte’s paternal grandmother was Verna Marguerite Johnson (the daughter of Henderson L. Johnson and Katherine Murta). Verna was born in California. Henderson was the son of Uriah Johnson and Mary Anne Frye. Katherine was born in California, to a father from Vermont and a mother from Missouri, and appears to have been adopted by Thomas and Mary Murta.

Charlotte’s maternal grandfather was Leo J. Gorey (the son of Robert Christopher Gorey and Ann/Annie M. Garnett). Leo was born in Kentucky. Robert was likely the son of Irish parents; his mother was named Johanna. Ann was the daughter of Andrew B. Garnett and Lucretia.

Charlotte’s maternal grandmother was Pauline M. O’Dwyer (the daughter of Frank/Francis James O’Dwyer and likely Leonora Josephine Fisher). Pauline was born in Alabama. Frank was born in Alabama, to an Irish father and an English mother.

Sources: Marriage record of Charlotte’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Charlotte’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Charlotte’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin Franklin “Bing” Caffey – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Charlotte’s paternal grandmother, Verna Marguerite Caffey, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Verna Marguerite Caffey on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s paternal great-grandfather, Henderson L. Johnson, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s paternal great-grandmother, Katherine Murta, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Katherine Murta on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s maternal grandfather, Leo J. Gorey, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Christopher Gorey, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Robert Christopher Gorey on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Robert Christopher Gorey on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Robert Christopher Gorey on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s maternal great-grandmother, Ann/Annie M. Garnett, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s maternal grandmother, Pauline M. O’Dwyer, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Alexander David Bregman

Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 30, 1994

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, Bohemian/Czech, German, English, Portuguese

Alex Bregman is an American professional baseball player. He is an infielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Alex is the son of Jackie and Sam Bregman. His brother, A.J. Bregman, is also a baseball player. Both his father and uncle Ben Bregman played baseball for the University of New Mexico Lobos.

He was raised in Reform Judaism, attending Congregation Albert.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Stanley Irwing Bregman (the son of Samuel “Bo” Bregman and Sadie Hurwitz). Stanley was born in Washington, D.C., to Russian Jewish parents. He was a general counsel for the Washington Senators. Bo was born in Minsk, and promoted boxing cards. He was the son of Max Bregman and Anna Garbus. Sadie was the daughter of Chaim Hurwitz.

Alex’s paternal grandmother is Sandra Elizabeth Kneifl (the daughter of Philip Raymond Kneifl and Christine Millard). Sandra was chief executive of BKB Pharmaceuticals in Washington. Philip was born in Nebraska, and was the son of John Thomas Kneifl, whose parents were from Chroboly, Bohemia, and of Elizabeth Agnes Ross, who was of Canadian parentage.

Alex’s maternal grandfather’s surname was De Oliveira.

Alex’s maternal grandmother’s surname was Hunter.

Sources: https://www.jta.org

Genealogy of Alex Bregman – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Alex’s paternal grandfather, Stanley Irwing Bregman – http://obits.abqjournal.com

01/16/2016 – Hans Zimmer – “Kung Fu Panda 3” World Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA -Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Hans Florian Zimmer

Place of Birth: Frankfurt am Main, West Germany (now Germany)

Date of Birth: 12 September, 1957

Ethnicity: German-Ashkenazi Jewish

Hans Zimmer is a German film score composer and record producer.

He was born in Frankfurt am Main and was raised in Königstein-Falkenstein in Frankfurt. He is the son of Brigitte (Weil) and Hans Joachim Zimmer. His father was an engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur. He founded Zimmer AG Frankfurt am Main.

Hans has described himself as Jewish. His mother was Jewish and left Germany in 1939 for England, to escape the Nazi Regime.

It is not publicly known if his father was also Jewish, but it is possible.

Hans is married to Suzanne. He has a daughter with his former wife, model Vicki Carolin, and three children with Suzanne.

Hans’ maternal grandfather was named Maximilian Weil.

Sources: Interview with Hans Zimmer in the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles – https://jewishjournal.com

Genealogy of Hans Zimmer – https://www.geni.com

01/10/2018 – Mason Guccione – Batman ’66 Retrospective Exhibit Opening – Arrivals – Hollywood Museum, 1660 Highland Avenue – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mason Christopher Guccione

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

Date of Birth: August 17, 1995

Ethnicity: Italian, English, German, Irish

Mason Guccione is an American actor.

Mason’s paternal grandfather is Anthony Arthur “Tony” Guccione. Anthony has Italian ancestry.

Mason’s paternal grandmother is Joan Melvena Wust (the daughter of John P. Wust and Merle E. Fickle). Joan was born in Louisiana. John was the son of George J. Wust, whose parents were German, and of Margaret Frey, whose parents were German. Merle was the daughter of Floyd Fickle and Melvena/Malvena Wagner, whose father was German.

Mason’s maternal grandfather is Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Kittrell (the son of Claude Alfred Kittrell and Mary Esther Watson). Claude was born in Mississippi, the son of William Wadsworth Kittrell and Kate Churchwell. Mary Esther was born in Alabama, the daughter of John Frank Watson and Willie G. Collins.

Mason’s maternal grandmother is Shirley Ree Williams (the daughter of Carl Farris Williams and Cynthia Larie York). Shirley was born in Arkansas. Carl was born in Arkansas, the son of Lewis Henry Williams and Mary Anthony. Cynthia was born in Arkansas, the daughter of George Lee York and Emma Prudence Gordy.

Sources: Obituary of Mason’s paternal grandmother, Joan (Wust) Guccione – http://obits.nola.com

Obituary of Mason’s maternal grandmother, Shirley Ree (Williams) Kittrell – http://www.findagrave.com

02/21/2012 – Sam Upton – “Gone” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Arclight Hollywood Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tina Gill / PR Photos

Birth Name: Samuel Canfield Upton

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

Date of Birth: May 22, 1978

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

Sam Upton is an American actor and writer.

Sam’s father is mostly of English, Irish, and some German descent. Sam’s mother is Jewish.

Sam is married to actress Tracy Effinger.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Canfield Upton (the son of Herbert Hawkes Upton and Ellen Canfield). Arthur was born in Michigan. Herbert was born in Massachusetts, the son of Wallace Flint Upton and Charlotte Eaton. Ellen was born in Michigan, the daughter of Arthur Graves Canfield and Jeannette Platt Sayre.

Sam’s paternal grandmother is Elizabeth Bache Perry (the daughter of Howard Rand Perry and Elizabeth Bacon). Sam’s grandmother Elizabeth was born in Michigan. Howard was born in Illinois, the son of Howard Rand Perry and Mary Gertrude Morgan. Sam’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was born in Washington, the daughter of John Mosby Bacon and Mary Dennison Forsyth.

Sam’s maternal grandparents are Saul Goldman and Selma.

Source: Obituary of Sam’s paternal grandfather, Arthur Canfield Upton – http://www.asip.org

Place of Birth: South Africa

Date of Birth: c. 1990

Ethnicity: Afrikaner [Dutch, German, possibly other]

Caren Pistorius is a South African and New Zealand actress.

Birth Name: Hilary Novakovich

Place of Birth: Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 7, 1970

Ethnicity: Croatian (paternal grandfather), English, German, Welsh, Scottish

Hilary Weeks is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.

She is the daughter of Linda and Michael Novakovich.

Her family is of the Mormon faith.

Hilary’s paternal grandfather was Stephen/Veljko Novakovich (the son of Duro T. Novakovich and Sofia Panich). Stephen was born in Budanica, Croatia.

Hilary’s paternal grandmother was Amy Cleo Jenkins (the daughter of George Arthur Jenkins and Annetta Pearl Williams). George was the son of George Washington Jenkins, who was of German, Scottish, and Welsh descent, and of Rebecca Ann Roberts, whose parents were English. Annetta was the daughter of William Wallace Williams, who was likely Welsh, and of Sarah Melvina Adams.

Hilary’s maternal grandfather was John Ernest Buckwalter (the son of John Edwin Buckwalter and Eliza Wild). John was the son of John Edwin Buckwalter, who had German ancestry, and of Susan Morris, who was English. Eliza was the daughter of English parents, Joseph Wild and Hannah Binns.

Hilary’s maternal grandmother was Florence Logsdon (the daughter of Simon Peter Logsdon and Susanna Wagstaff). Simon was the son of Dennis Logsdon and Lydia Ann Ash. Susanna was the daughter of Amos Wagstaff, who was English, and of Susannah Proctor.

Sources: Genealogy of Hilary Weeks (focusing on her father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Hilary’s paternal great-grandfather, George Arthur Jenkins – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Hilary’s paternal great-grandfather, George Arthur Jenkins – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Hilary’s paternal great-grandmother, Annetta Pearl Williams – https://www.findagrave.com

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

Obituary of Hilary’s maternal uncle – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Hilary’s maternal grandmother, Florence (Logsdon) Buckwalter – https://www.familysearch.org

von der Leyen in 2016, photo by Sergey Kohl/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ursula Gertrud Albrecht

Place of Birth: Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium

Date of Birth: 8 October, 1958

Ethnicity: German (including Baltic German), English, Scottish, as well as distant French, Irish, Italian, Swiss-French, and Swiss-German

Ursula von der Leyen is a German politician. She is the President-elect of the European Commission, due to take office on 1 November 2019. She has served as the Deputy Leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, since 15 November 2010. She was the Minister of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, from 22 November 2005 to 30 November 2009, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, frmo 30 November 2009 to 17 December 2013, and Minister of Defence, from 17 December 2013 to 17 July 2019, among many other posts.

Her father, Ernst Carl Julius Albrecht, worked as one of the first European civil servants from the establishment of the European Commission in 1958, first as the Chef de Cabinet to the European Commissioner for Competition Hans von der Groeben in the Hallstein Commission, and then as the Director-General of the Directorate-General for Competition from 1967 to 1970. Her mother, Heidi Adele (Stromeyer), was a Germanist.

Ursula is married to physician Heiko Echter von der Leyen, with whom she has seven children.

Ursula’s patenral line can be traced back to her thirteenth great-grandfather, Diederik Albrecht.

Ursula’s patenral grandfather was Carl Eduard Albrecht (the son of Friedrich Carl Albrecht and Mary Ladson Robertson). Ursula’s grandfather Carl, who was born in Bremen, Bremen, was a psychologist. Ursula’s great-grandfather Carl was a cotton merchant, also from Bremen, Bremen, and was the son of cotton merchant George Alexander Albrecht, and Louise Dorothea Betty “Lullu” Knoop. Ursula’s great-grandmother Mary was an American emigrant, from Charleston, South Carolina, and was the daughter of Edward Twells Robertson and Sara Gilmor Ladson.

Ursula’s paternal grandmother was Adelheid Eugenie Johanna “Adda” Berg (the daughter of Ernst Carl Julius Berg and Clara Elisabeth Krause). Ernst was the son of Carl Franz Heinrich Berg and Johanna Wilhelmine Ottilie Voss. Clara was the daughter of Julius Rudolph Krause and Henriette Conradine Adelheid Ruß.

Ursula’s maternal grandfather was Gustav Julius Wilhelm Stromeyer (the son of Carl Wilhelm Gustav Stromeyer and Anna Rosa Runge). Ursula’s grandfather Gustav was born in Hanover, Lower Saxony. Ursula’s great-grandfather Gustav was the son of Philipp August Adolf Stromeyer and Therese Henriette Jacobine Schuster. Anna was born in San Antonio, Texas, United States, the daughter of German parents, Heinrich “Henry” Runge, of Bremen, Bremen, and of Johanne Dorothee Juliane “Julia” Hornung, of Hildesheim, Lower Saxony.

Ursula’s matenral grandmother was Gertrud Emma Margarethe Ohlrogge (the daughter of Richard Ohlrogge and Anna).

Source: Genealogy of Ursula von der Leyen – https://www.geni.com

01/30/2015 – Andrew Napier – 30th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival – Montecito Award Honoring Jennifer Aniston – Arrivals – The Arlington Theatre – Santa Barbara, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Andrew Thomas Napier

Place of Birth: Mauston, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 15, 1988

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandfather), German, Irish, English

Andrew Napier is an American film producer and writer.

Andrew’s paternal grandfather is Thomas Edward Napier (the son of Edward Paul Napier and Marian/Marion Ivy Bieterman/Biederman). Thomas was born in Illinois. Edward was born in New York, the son of Thomas Napier, who was Irish, and of Annie/Anne, whose parents were Irish. Marian was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Francis Joseph Biederman, whose parents were German, and of Eva Luvella Pooler.

Andrew’s paternal grandmother is Ella Billenstein/Billings (the daughter of John Billenstein and Babette “Bertha” Kohlbauer/Kohlbaur). Ella was born in Schwabach, Germany, and moved to the U.S. with her family at the age of seven. Andrew’s great-grandfather John was the son of John F. Billenstein and Cunig Zurner.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather is Joseph “Joe” Cioni (the son of Angelo Cioni/Ceoni and Regina/Reginia Lolli). Joseph was born in Illinois, to Italian parents. Angelo was the son of Bartolomeo Cioni.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother is Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Bellm (the daughter of John Carl/Karl “Johnnie” Bellm and Helen/Ellen M. Beasley). Elizabeth was born in Illinois. John was born in Illinois, the son of Robert Bellm, whose parents were German, and of Anna/Anne Link. Helen was born in Illinois.

Sources: Obituary of Andrew’s paternal grandfather, Thomas Edward Napier – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Andrew’s paternal grandmother, Ella (Billenstein) Napier – http://www.wiscnews.com

Obituary of Andrew’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Jane “Betty” (Bellm) Cioni-Willen – http://davis-andersonfuneralhome.com

Mussina in 2006, photo by Anthony Correia/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Michael Cole Mussina

Place of Birth: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 8, 1968

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Irish

Mike Mussina is an American baseball player. He is a starting pitcher. He has played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). In 2019, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Mike is the son of Eleanor and Malcolm Mussina. He is married to Jana McKissick, with whom he has three children.

Mike’s patrilineal line can be traced to Jacob Lyons Mussina, who was born, c. 1769, evidently in Kratierski/Kralershire, Greater Poland.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Malcolm Vivian Mussina (the son of Vivian Emil Mussina and Margaret MacMillian). Vivian was the son of Henry Benjamin Mussina and Eva Etta Hoover. Margaret was the daughter of Malcolm MacMillian and Sarah Jane Porter.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Florence Grace Spencer (the daughter of John Carroll Spencer and Jessie Grace Chadwick). John was the son of Harry Edward Spencer and Clara Belle White. Jessie was the daughter of William Perry Chadwick and Lovina Peelle.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Millard Alvin Cole (the son of Russell Bryon Cole and Nellie Miller). Russell was the son of Ezra L. Cole and Sarah Elizabeth Stiner. Nellie was the daughter of Lewis Miller, Sr. and Maude May Galbraith.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Wilda Mae Livergood (the daughter of Charles C. Livergood and Ada Mae Condon). Wilda was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was the son of Mordecai/Mordica Livergood and Catharine/Catherine Jury. Ada was the daughter of William C. Condon and Eliza E. Graham.

Sources: Death records of Mike’s paternal grandparents, Malcolm Vivian Mussina and Florence Grace Spencer – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Wilda Mae (Livergood) Cole – https://www.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Marcus Dell Gastineau

Place of Birth: Ardmore, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 20, 1956

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, French, Irish, distant German and Welsh, remote Dutch

Mark Gastineau is an American football player. He was a defensive end for the New York Jets.

Mark is the son of Wanda Lucille and Ernest Cordell Gastineau.

Mark is married to JoAnn. He has a daughter, model, socialite, and reality television personality Brittny Gastineau, with his former wife Lisa Gastineau; and a son with Danish model, actress, and singer Brigitte Nielsen.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was Claud/Claude Ernest “Red” Gastineau (the son of Joseph Earl “Joe” Gastineau and Martha Elizabeth Jordan). Claud was born in Oklahoma. Joseph was the son of Job Gastineau and Mary Elizabeth Rogers. Martha was the daughter of Moses G. Jordan and Cyntha/Cynthia Jane Pearson.

Mark’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Alice Judd. Mary was born in Texas.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was named Cecil E. Nuttall.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Julietta Delina Hurst (the daughter of Pink Mitchell Hurst and Paralle/Pairlee Romines). Pink was the son of Timothy Hurst and Anna Emmaline Richards. Pairlee was the daughter of John Paul Romines and Nancy Loveday.

Source: Obituary of Mark’s mother – https://falconerfuneralhome.com

08/24/2012 – Jason Mewes – Jason Mewes Visits The Morning Show in Toronto on August 24, 2012 – The Morning Show Street Front Studios – Toronto, Canada – Photo Credit: Robin Wong / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jason Edward Mewes

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

Date of Birth: June 12, 1974

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, possibly other

Jason Mews is an American actor, producer, and internet radio show host. He is known for playing Jay opposite Kevin Smith‘s Silent Bob.

His mother has English, Scottish, and German ancestry.

Jason is often said to be of Polish descent. It is not clear if this is accurate.

He is married to Jordan Monsanto, with whom he has a daughter.

Jason’s maternal grandfather was Morris Robert Blackman Mewes (the son of Henry George Mewes and Gladys I. Stevens Blackman). Morris was born in New Jersey. Henry was the son of Henry/Heinrich John Mewes, whose parents were German, with roots in Bavaria, and of Minnie Bell, whose father was born in Austria. Gladys was the daughter of Walter Tracy Blackman and Elizabeth B. Lee “Libbie” Stevens.

Jason’s maternal grandmother was Jean Elizabeth Duncan (the daughter of Opferman Somers Duncan and Adelaide Margaret “Ruth” McNiesh). Jean was born in New York City. Opferman was the son of John Edward Duncan and Adelia Jane Clark “Delia” Foster. Adelaide was the daughter of George Philip/Phillip McNiesh and Philippina Sophie Bear.

Sources: Jason’s maternal great-grandparents, Henry George Mewes and Gladys I. Stevens Blackman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jason’s maternal great-grandfather, Henry George Mewes, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jason’s maternal great-grandfather, Opferman Somers Duncan, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

11/12/2017 – Joe Mande – AFI FEST 2017 Presented by Audi – “The Disaster Artist” Screening – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Joseph W. Mande

Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 16, 1983

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

Joe Mande is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and writer.

He has said that he is Jewish. His father is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent and his mother has English, German, and Scottish ancestry.

Joe is married to Kylie Augustine.

Joe’s paternal grandfather was Eugene F. Mande (the son of Louis Mande and Rebecca). Eugene was born in Pennsylvania. Louis was from Warsaw, now Poland. Rebecca was from Russia.

Joe’s paternal grandmother was Adele Wilder (the daughter of Joseph L. Wilder and Anna Seitchik). Adele was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia, Alexander Wilder and Clara. Anna was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia, Morris Seitchik and Minnie.

Joe’s maternal grandfather was Ernest “Ernie” Harrison (the son of Ernest Harrison and Bessie/Ressie Dare Booker/Booher). Joe’s grandfather Ernest was born in Texas. Joe’s great-grandfather Ernest was born in Texas. Bessie was born in Virginia, and was the daughter of Isaac William Booher and Alice Lavinia Booher.

Joe’s maternal grandmother was Nancy Allene Gore (the daughter of Emmet/Emmit Richard Gore and Dorothy Eleanor Hartin). Nancy was born in New Mexico. Emmet was the son of Ernest Roy Gore and Amanda Jane Jones. Dorothy was the daughter of Duke Midas Hartin and Deborah Esther Snider.

Sources: Obituary of Joe’s paternal grandfather, Eugene F. Mande – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joe’s maternal grandfather, Ernest “Ernie” Harrison – http://obits.abqjournal.com

Obituary of Joe’s maternal grandmother, Nancy Allene (Gore) Harrison – http://obits.abqjournal.com

02/29/2012 – Rob Evors – “Project X” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA -Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Robert Herant Evors

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 18, 1976

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly other

Rob Evors is an American actor.

Rob’s paternal grandfather is Ester Lewis Evors (the son of George Grady Evors and Ida Bell Mathis). Ester was born in Georgia. George was born in Georgia, the son of George Washington Evors and Martha Priscilla Parker. Ida was the daughter of Charles B. Mathis and Sarah E. Hall.

Rob’s paternal grandmother is Mary M. Streetman (the daughter of Frederick Davis “Fred” Streetman). Mary was born in Georgia. Frederick was born in Georgia, the son of Jasper N. Streetman.

Source: Obituary of Rob’s father – http://www.rinehartandsons.com

03/13/2012 – Dax Flame – “21 Jump Street” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Theodore Madison Patrello

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

Date of Birth: November 5, 1991

Ethnicity: Sephardi Jewish-Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), French, Polish, German, Czech

Dax Flame is an American actor, writer, and Youtube personality.

Dax’s paternal grandfather was nightclub and movie comedian Sammy Petrillo (born Samuel Patrello; the son of Abraham “Abe” Patrello/Petrillo and Anne Jackowitz/Jacowitz). Samuel was born in New York. Dax’s great-grandfather Abraham was born in New York, to Sephardi Jewish parents from either Turkey or Greece, Samuel A. “Sam” Petrillo and Esther Solomon. Anne was born in New York, to Jewish parents from either Romania or Poland, Jules/Julius Jackowitz/Jacowitz and Lillian/Lillie.

Dax’s paternal grandmother likely was Edith Elaine Freycenet (the daughter of Theodore Freycenet and Mary Cola). Theodore was born in Pennsylvania, to French parents, Edward Freycenet and Celina Raynal. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from either Austria or Poland, John Cola and Katherine/Catherine Pasluka, who were listed as Polish speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Dax’s maternal grandfather is Melvin E. Flieller (the son of Alois Richard Flieller and Olga Mary Bednarz). Melvin was born in Texas. Alois was born in Texas, the son of Joseph Flieller, who was born in Alsace, France, and of Maria Theresa “Mary” Winkler, whose parents were from Alsace. Olga was born in Texas, the daughter of John Joseph Bednarz, whose parents were from Moravia, Austria (now Czechia), and Franciska/Frances Wick, whose parents were from Moravia.

Dax’s maternal grandmother likely is Bernice Johanna Lieke (the daughter of Harry Carl/Carol Otto Lieke and Ida L. Machart). Bernice was born in Texas. Harry was born in Texas, to German parents, Henry Lieke and Johanna Bode. Ida was born in Texas, to German parents, Ferdinand Machart and Pauline Waltersdorf.

Source: Obituary of Dax’s paternal grandfather, Sammy Petrillo – http://www.nytimes.com

04/06/2014 – Gary Allan – 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards – Arrivals – MGM Grand Garden Arena – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Gary Allan Herzberg

Place of Birth: La Mirada, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 5, 1967

Ethnicity:
*father – German

Gary Allan is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is the son of Mary Ethlyn (Gardner) and Harley Marvin Herzberg.

His family is of the Mormon faith.

Gary’s paternal grandfather was Frederick William Arthur Herzberg. Frederick was born in Minnesota, to German parents.

Gary’s paternal grandmother was Nina Alnora Block (the daughter of Leo F. Block and Eliza Albertina Heinowsky). Leo and Eliza were born in Minnesota, to German parents.

SkyBlu (left) and Redfoo in 2010, Joe Seer/ bigstock.com

Birth Name: Skyler Austen Gordy

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 23, 1986

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*German, some English and Irish (mother)

SkyBlu is an American musician. He makes up the pop group LMFAO, with his half-uncle Redfoo. Both SkyBlu and Redfoo are biracial, as their fathers are black and their mothers are white (SkyBlu and Redfoo’s father are half-brothers).

SkyBlu is the son of Berry Gordy IV and Valerie Robeson. He is the brother of singer and actress Mahogany Lox. SkyBlu is a second cousin of actress Bianca Lawson, through their paternal great-grandparents Berry Gordy and Bertha Fuller.

SkyBlu’s paternal grandfather is producer Berry Gordy, Jr. (the son of Berry Gordy and Bertha Fuller). SkyBlu’s grandfather Berry was born in Michigan.

SkyBlu’s paternal grandmother is named Thelma Louise Coleman. Thelma is also African-American.

SkyBlu’s maternal grandfather was Vincent Gerald Robeson (the son of Vincent David Robeson and Margaret M. Finley). Mahogany’s great-grandfather Vincent was the son of Henry John Robeson/Robertson and Mary/Marie Theresa Fordon.

SkyBlu’s maternal grandmother is Waltraud Brunsch (the daughter of Willy Bruno Brunsch and Elfriede Schmidt). Waltraud was born in Germany, to ethnic German parents, from Silesia, Poland.

SkyBlu is a half-second cousin, twice removed, of President Jimmy Carter. SkyBlu is descended from President Carter’s (white) great-grandfather, James Thomas Gordy, from his relationship with a black woman, Esther Johnson. President Carter is descended from James’s white wife, Harriet Emily Helms.

Sources: Genealogies of SkyBlu (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of SkyBlu’s paternal grandfather, Berry Gordy III (focusing on his father’s side) – https://famouskin.com