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Henry Thomas

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Henry Thomas – 43rd Annual Saturn Awards – Press Room – Castaway Restaurant, 1250 E Harvard Road – Burbank, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Carla Van Wagoner / PR Photos

Birth Name: Henry Jackson Thomas

Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 9, 1971

Ethnicity: Welsh

Henry Thomas is an American actor and musician. He is the son of Carolyn Lee (Davis), a homemaker, and Henry Jackson Thomas, a hydraulic machinist. He has said that his family is from Wales.

 


Ray Davies

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Ray Davies – GQ Men of the Year Awards 2010 – Arrivals – The Royal Opera House – London, UK – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 Headshot – 0 – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Birth Name: Raymond Douglas Davies

Date of Birth: 21 June 1944

Place of Birth: Fortis Green, London, England

Ethnicity:

*Welsh, Irish (father)

*English (mother)

Family Background: Ray Davies is an English musician. He was the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for The Kinks, which he led with his younger brother, Dave Davies.

Ray is the son of Frederick George Davies and Annie Florence Willmore.

Ray has a daughter with singer Chrissie Hynde of the band The Pretenders.

Ray’s paternal grandfather was Harry Davies. He was from Rhondda Valley, Wales.

Ray’s paternal grandmother was named Amy Kelly

Ray’s maternal grandfather was Albert Edward Henry Willmore (the son of Edward Henry Willmore and Elizabeth Gayleard).Ray’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of James Willmore and Charlotte Pocock. Elizabeth was the daughter of George Gayleard and Eliza Moore.

Ray’s maternal grandmother was named Catherine Emily Bowden

Genealogy of Ray Davies: https://gw.geneanet.org/t

 

Christian Jacobs

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Birth Name: Christian Richards Jacobs

Place of Birth: Rexburg, Idaho, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 11, 1972

Ethnicity: English, Swedish, Danish, Welsh

Christian Jacobs is an American singer, musician, producer, voice actor, and actor. He is the lead singer of the rock band The Aquabats.

Christian is the son of Rebecca Anne (Richards) and Kimball Lee Jacobs. He is married, and has four children.

He is a second cousin of musician James Valentine. Christian’s paternal great-grandparents, Nephi James Valentine and Ottolina Azalia Benson/Bengtson, were also James’ paternal great-grandparents.

Christian’s paternal grandfather was Heber Grant Jacobs (the son of Henry Chariton Jacobs and Emma Rigby). Henry was the son of Henry Bailey Jacobs and Zina Diantha Huntington. Emma was born in Utah, the daughter of English parents, William Frederick Rigby and Mary Ann Eckersley.

Christian’s paternal grandmother was Erma Caroline Valentine (the daughter of Nephi James Valentine and Ottolina Azalia Benson/Bengtson). Nephi was born in Utah, the son of Valentin Valentinsen, who was Danish, and of Johanna Jönsdotter, who was Swedish. Ottolina was born in Malmö, Sweden, the daughter of Lars Bengtson and Carolina Petronella Anderson.

Christian’s maternal grandfather was the son of LeGrand Richards and Ina Jane Ashton. LeGrand was a prominent missionary and Mormon leader, and was the son of George Franklin Richards, whose mother was English, and of Alice Almira Robinson. Ina was the daughter of Edward Treharne Ashton, whose parents were Welsh, and of Cora May Lindsay.

Sources: Obituary of Christian’s paternal grandfather, Heber Grant Jacobs – https://www.deseretnews.com

Christian’s paternal great-grandparents, Nephi James Valentine and Ottolina Azalia Benson/Bengtson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Fred Rogers

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Birth Name: Fred McFeely Rogers

Date of Birth: March 20, 1928

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

Date of Death: February 27, 2003

Place of Death: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Ethnicity: Scottish, Welsh, German, some English and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, remote French

Fred Rogers, also known as Mr. Rogers or Mister Rogers, was an American television personality, musician, puppeteer, writer, and producer. He was a Presbyterian minister. He was the host of the show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from 1968 to 2001.

Fred was the son of Nancy (McFeely) and James Hills Rogers. He was married to Joanne Byrd, until his death. The couple has two children. Joanne worked on his show.

Fred’s paternal grandfather was James Nathaniel Rogers (the son of John Rogers and Harriett/Harriet Lloyd). James was born in Pennsylvania, to English/Welsh parents. John was the son of Edward Rogers.

Fred’s paternal grandmother was Maude “Jennie” Nicewonger (the daughter of Jacob Trauger Nicewonger and Mary Elizabeth Smith). Maude was born in Pennsylvania.

Fred’s maternal grandfather was Fred Brooks McFeely (the son of Charles Albert McFeely and Anna Lindsay). Fred’s grandfather Fred McFeely was born in Ohio, and was an entrepreneur. Charles was the son of John McFeely and Clarissa Brooks. Anna was the daughter of John Lindsay and Susanna Fish.

Fred’s maternal grandmother was Nancy Morgan Kennedy (the daughter of William James Algeo Kennedy and Martha A. Morgan). Nancy was born in Pennsylvania. Martha was the daughter of Sarah A.

Sources: Geeaelogies of Fred Rogers – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

Fred’s mother on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Gattlin Griffith

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Birth Name: Gattlin Tadd Griffith

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

Date of Birth: November 13, 1998

Ethnicity: Welsh, German, Scottish, possibly other

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

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

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Jeremy Bobb

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Birth Name: Jeremy L. Bobb

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

Date of Birth: May 13, 1981

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

Jeremy Bobb is an American actor.

Jeremy is the son of Sallie and Lowell Bobb.

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

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

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

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

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

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Alex Gaskarth

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Gaskarth in 2017, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Alexander William Gaskarth

Place of Birth: Harlow, Essex, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 14 December, 1987

Ethnicity: Welsh, Irish, English, Cornish

Alex Gaskarth is an English-American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band All Time Low.

Alex is the son of Evelyn and Peter Gaskarth. His mother was born in Wrexham, Wales. His father was born in Middlesbrough, England. Alex grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Thomas H. Gaskarth (the son of William James Gaskarth and Flora Trewren). William was the son of Thomas Gaskarth and Grace. Flora was the daughter of Joseph Trewren, who was Cornish, and Annie E.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was named Margaret G. McNeill.

Alex’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were Jones and Jackson.

Charles Shaughnessy

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Shaughnessy in 2006, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Charles George Patrick Shaughnessy

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 9 February, 1955

Ethnicity: English, at least 1/8 Irish, distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, remote Welsh

Charles George Patrick Shaughnessy, 5th Baron Shaughnessy, is a British television, theatre, and film actor. He is known for his role as Maxwell Sheffield on the sitcom The Nanny.

Charles is the son of television writer Alfred “Freddy” Shaughnessy and actress Jean Lodge. His brother, David Shaughnessy, is also an actor, and a television producer and director. He is married to Susan Fallender with whom he has two children.

Charles is a 2nd cousin, five times removed, of U.S. President James Knox Polk. Charles’s paternal 6th great-grandparents, William Polk II and Margaret Nancy Taylor, were also President Polk’s paternal great-grandparents.

Charles’ paternal grandfather was the Hon. Alfred Thomas Shaughnessy (the son of Thomas George Shaughnessy, 1st Baron Shaughnessy and Elizabeth Bridget Nagle). Alfred was killed in March 1916 serving with the 60th Canadian Infantry. Charles’s great-grandfather Thomas was the President of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, and was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Irish Catholic parents from Killeedy, County Limerick, Lt. Tom Shaughnessy and Mary Kennedy.

Charles’ paternal grandmother was Sarah Polk Legh (Sarah Polk Bradford, the daughter of James C. Bradford and Sarah Polk Jones). Sarah re-married to the Hon. Sir Piers “Joey” Legh, who was equerry to the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) and master of the household to George VI. Charles’ great-grandmother Sarah was the daughter of Capt. Robin Allen Cadwallader Jones and Sarah Rachel Polk.

Charles’ paternal four times great-grandfather, Colonel William Polk, was a North Carolina banker, educational administrator, political leader, renowned Continental officer in the War for American Independence, Charles’ paternal 5th great-grandfather, Thomas Polk, was a planter, military officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1781, and a politician. Other members of Polk family were also politically involved. Another one of Charles’ distant forebears, John Donelson, was a frontiersman, ironmaster, politician, city planner and explorer, who co-founded the city of Nashville, Tennessee. He was also the father-in-law of U.S. President Andrew Jackson, and the ancestor of several political figures from Donelson family.

Charles’ maternal grandparents’ surnames are likely Lodge and Haylock.

Sources: Genealogy of Charles Shaughnessy (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Charles’ father – https://www.theguardian.com

Genealogy of Charles’ father – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Charles’ paternal grandmother, Sarah Polk Bradford (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Charles’ paternal great-great-grandparents, Capt. Robin Allen Cadwallader Jones and Sarah Rachel Polk – https://www.findagrave.com


Sam Peckinpah

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Birth Name: David Samuel Peckinpah

Date of Birth: February 21, 1925

Place of Birth: Fresno, California, United States

Date of Death: December 28, 1984

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

Ethnicity: Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Scottish, English, Welsh, distant Dutch

Sam Peckinpah was a legendary American film director and screenwriter.

Sam was the son of Fern Louise (Church) and David Edward Peckinpah. He was married to Mexican actress Begoña Palacios, until his death. He had three children with his former wife, actress Marie Selland, and a daughter with Begoña.

Sam was said to have had Frisian and Native American ancestry. This does not appear to be accurate.

Sam’s patrilineal line can be traced back to Georg Peter Beckenbach, a German emigrant, who was born, c. 1738, in Hesse, and to his wife Catherine Tullis.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Charles Mortimer Peckinpah (the son of Thaddius/Thaddeus Rice Peckinpah and Elizabeth Edwards). Charles was born in Illinois. Thaddius was the son of John Peckinpaugh/Peckenpaugh and Christina/Christene Rice. Elizabeth was the daughter of Isaac Edwards and Rachel Rice. Charles’s parents were cousins.

Sam’s paternal grandmother was Isabelle/Isabella/Isabel J. Toner (the daughter of Hugh Toner and Margaret Boyd). Isabelle was born in Pennsylvania, to Northern Irish parents, from County Down, Ulster.

Sam’s maternal grandfather was Denver S. Church (Denver Samuel Church, the son of Emory Jesse Church and Catherine/Hellen M. Rutan). Denver was born in Folsom, California, and was a Superior Court judge and a Democratic U.S. Congressman from California, from March 4, 1913 to March 3, 1919, and again from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935. Emory was the son of Joshua Church, who was Scottish, and of Sophronia Shurtleff. Sam’s great-great-grandfather Joshua’s brother, Sam’s great-great-great-uncle Moses J. Church, was a notable engineer, who is considered the father of the Fresno irrigation district.

Sam’s maternal grandmother was named Louise D. Derrick. Louise was born in Nevada, to a father from New York and a mother from Vermont whose surname was McGuire.

Sources: Genealogies of Sam Peckinpah – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

Kalama Epstein

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

Date of Birth: May 5, 2000

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – English, Welsh, Norwegian, Native Hawaiian

Kalama Epstein is an American actor.

He was born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii. His father is Jewish, of Polish Jewish and Russian Jewish descent, and Kalama has referred to himself as Jewish. Kalama’s mother is of English, Welsh, Norwegian, and about one quarter Native Hawaiian, descent. His Hawaiian ancestors were said to be ali’i (royal).

Kalama’s paternal grandfather was Martin Epstein (the son of Charles Epstein and Erma). Martin was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Kalama’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of Benjamin Solomon Ettinger and Sarah Etta Horowitz. Benjamin was born in New York, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Louis Ettinger and Tilly. Sarah was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and was the daughter of Milly.

Kalama’s maternal grandfather was Merwin Price Porter (the son of John H. Porter and Margaret Price). Merwin was born in Kansas. Margaret was the daughter of David Rees Price and Mary/Maria Knudsen Jeilen Lee.

Kalama’s maternal grandmother is Kulani Helyn Fernandez (the daughter of Edwin Kane Lemuel “E. K.” Fernandez and Rose Dallas Allen). E. K. was a legendary Hawaiian showman, and was the son of Abraham Ah Hoy/Kaleimahoe Fernandez and Minerva Eliza Kapohaku Davis. Rose was the daughter of Charles Milton/Alfred Allen and Helen/Helyn Relyea Nearing.

Sources: Genealogy of Kalama Epstein (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Kalama’s paternal grandfather, Martin Epstein – https://www.legacy.com

Kalama’s paternal great-grandfather, Benjamin Solomon Ettinger, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kalama’s maternal great-grandmother, Rose Dallas (Allen) Fernandez – https://www.newspapers.com

Kirk Fox

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Fox in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Kirk Benton Fox

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 26, 1969

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, German, Irish, French, 1/8th Swedish, 1/8th Norwegian

Kirk Fox is an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian.

He is the son of Margery and Ben Fox.

Kirk’s paternal grandfather is Archie G. Fox (the son of John Fox and Anna/Emma Kirk). Archie was born in Michigan. John was born in Wisconsin, to German parents, Leonard Fouch/Fox and Margaret Schmidt. Anna was born in New York, the daughter of Truman Sherman Kirk and Mary Antonette Johnson.

Kirk’s paternal grandmother is Hallie Musselman (the daughter of Eugene B. Musselman/Mussulman and Francelia/Frances Talladay). Hallie was born in Michigan. Eugene was born in Michigan, the son of Tobias Mussulman and Arminda Johnson. Francelia was born in New York, the daughter of Abraham Talladay and Hannah Smith.

Kim’s maternal grandfather is Ursal Claire Morgan (the son of Oyer Clark Morgan and Phoebe “Belle” Gabbert). Ursal was born in Wyoming. Oyer was born in Iowa, the son of Anson Deming Morgan and Sarah Ann Bonine. Phoebe was born in Iowa, the daughter of Jason Gabbert and Mary Jane Bonine.

Kim’s maternal grandmother is Agnes Oline Hammerstrom (the daughter of Carl Johan Hammerstrom and Oline Bines). Agnes was born in Montana. Carl was born in Hällsjön, Kopparberg, Sweden, the son of Carl August Persson and Maja Lisa Hammarstrom. Kim’s great-grandmother Oline was born in Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway.

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

Obituary of Kirk’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Brent Bailey

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Bailey in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Brent Michael Bailey

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

Date of Birth: July 4, 1983

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

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

He was raised in Texas and Arizona.

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

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

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

Nate Corddry

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04/14/2019 – Nate Corddry – Pasadena Playhouse Presents The Public Theater Production of “Tiny Beautiful Things” Opening Night Performance – Arrivals – Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino Avenue – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Nathan Corddry

Place of Birth: Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 8, 1977

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, distant Welsh

Nate Corddry is an American actor and comedian.

Nate is the son of Robin and Steven Corddry. His brother is actor and comedian Rob Corddry.

Nate’s paternal grandfather was Harris Stagg Corddry (the son of William Dickerson Corddry and Elizabeth Montgomery Stagg). Harris was born in Maryland. William was the son of William D. Cordry/Corddry and Mary P. Elizabeth was the daughter of Theodore Stagg and Lucy Montgomery Newell.

Nate’s paternal grandmother was Emily Elizabeth Stevenson (the daughter of Riley Polk Stevenson and Emily May “Emma” Barnes). Nate’s grandmother Emily was born in Maryland. Riley was the son of Riley Martin Stevenson and Elizabeth “Betty” Merrill. Nate’s great-grandmother Emily was the daughter of Francis J. Barnes and Emily “Emma” F. Lankford.

Nate’s maternal grandfather was Robert Owen Sullivan (the son of Ernest Owen Sullivan and Ethel Eliza Ryan). Nate’s grandfather Robert was born in New Hampshire. Ernest was the son of Eugene Owen Sullivan and Arvilla Flora Chandler. Ethel was born in New Hampshire, the son of Canadian parents, James Michael Ryan and Grace Wasson.

Nate’s maternal grandmother was Henrietta Elizabeth Lary (the daughter of George Lewis Lary and Henrietta Elizabeth Williamson). Nate’s grandmother Henrietta was born in New Hampshire. George was the son of Churchill Jonathan Lary and Lucy Ellen Watson. Nate’s great-grandmother Henrietta Williamson was born in Banffshire, Scotland, the daughter of William Williamson and Henrietta Bale.

Sources: Genealogy of Nate’s paternal grandfather, Harris Stagg Corddry (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Nate’s paternal grandfather, Harris Stagg Corddry, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Nate’s paternal great-grandfather, William Dickerson Corddry, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Nate’s paternal grandmother, Emily Elizabeth Stevenson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Nate’s paternal grandmother, Emily Elizabeth (Stevenson) Corddry Haight – http://www.capitalgazette.com

Nate’s maternal grandfather, Robert Owen Sullivan, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Nate’s maternal grandmother, Henrietta Elizabeth Lary, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rick Crawford

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

Birth Name: Eric Alan Crawford

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

Date of Birth: January 22, 1966

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Welsh, German

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

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

Rick’s paternal grandfather was Everett Crawford (the son of William Edward Crawford and Anne Jenkins). Everett was born in Arkansas. Anne was the daughter of James L. Jenkins and Clarissa L. Williams.

Rick’s paternal grandmother was Mattie Edith Dewitt (the daughter of William Samuel Dewitt and Dora Bell McIntyre). Mattie was born in Missouri. William was the son of William Malcomb Crawford and Mary Etta Harper.

Rick’s maternal grandfather was named Charles McDargh.

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

Sources: Genealogy of Rick Crawford (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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

Johnny Sequoyah

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Sequoyah in 2014, pic by www.prphotos.com

Birth Name: Johnny Sequoyah Friedenberg

Place of Birth: Boise, Idaho, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 25, 2002

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), English, Cherokee Native American, small amount of Welsh

Johnny Sequoyah is an American actress. She is the daughter of producer, director, and actress Heather Rae (Heather Rae Bybee) and actor Russell Friedenberg (Bertrand Russell Friedenberg).

Johnny’s father is of half Ashkenazi Jewish and half English descent. Her mother has English, and a small amount of Welsh ancestry, and has also stated that she is of part Cherokee Native American descent.

Johnny’s paternal grandfather was Daniel Meyer Friedenberg (the son of Samuel Friedenberg and Rose Abravanel Klein). Daniel was born in New York, and was a financier, collector, historian, and philanthropist. Samuel was born in Poland, and was Jewish. Rose was born in New Jersey, to Hungarian Jewish parents.

Johnny’s paternal grandmother is June Meredith Daniels (the daughter of Joseph Gideon Daniels and Kansas Hooper). June was born in North Carolina. Joseph was the son of C. B. Daniels and Ella. Kansas was the daughter of Shanklin Hooper and Lousia.

Johnny’s maternal grandfather was Vernon Ray Bybee (the son of Clenden Thompson Bybee and Ethel Harper). Vernon was born in Idaho, to a Mormon family, and had English, and some Welsh, ancestry. Clenden was the son of Walter Ray Bybee and Laura May Thompson, whose father and maternal grandmother were English. Ethel was the daughter of Thomas Ephraim Harper, whose paternal grandparents were English and Welsh, and Geneva Barrett, whose parents were English.

Johnny’s maternal grandmother was named Barbara Jane Means.

Sources: Johnny’s paternal grandfather, Daniel Meyer Friedenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Johnny’s paternal grandfather, Daniel Meyer Friedenberg – https://www.legacy.com

Johnny’s paternal great-grandparents, Samuel Friedenberg and Rose Abravanel Klein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Johnny’s paternal great-grandparents, Joseph Gideon Daniels and Kansas Hooper – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Johnny’s maternal grandfather, Vernon Ray Bybee – https://www.familysearch.org


Darren Lynn Bousman

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Bousman in 2019, photo by Prphotos.com

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

Date of Birth: January 11, 1979

Ethnicity: German, English, Welsh, possibly other

Darren Lynn Bousman is an American film director and screenwriter.

Darren is the son of Nancy and Lynn Bousman. He is married to Laura, with whom he has two children.

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

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

Tyler Riggs

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Riggs in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Stephen Tyler Riggs

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

Date of Birth: February 25, 1986

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

Tyler Riggs is an American model and actor.

Tyler is the son of Diane and Theodore Riggs. He is married to model Suvi Koponen.

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

Tyler’s paternal grandmother is named Faye Olive.

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

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

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

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

Ben Davies

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09/13/2016 – Ben Davies – “Hillsong: Let Hope Rise” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Benjamin Reed Davies

Place of Birth: likely Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 1, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Welsh

Ben Davies is an American actor. His mother, Nise Davies, is a casting director and producer.

Ben’s maternal grandfather was named G. W. Brown.

Miko Hughes

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06/19/2015 – Miko Hughes – 9th Annual Raising the Stakes for CP Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament Benefiting One Step Closer Foundation – Arrivals – Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Miko John Hughes

Place of Birth: Apple Valley, San Bernardino, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 22, 1986

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, possibly other

Miko Hughes is an American actor.

He is the son of Mary and John N. Hughes, a special effects technician.

Miko’s mother has said that she has a Chickasaw grandmother, referring to her own maternal grandmother. Miko’s great-grandmother Zuma Ruth Odell lived with her family on a Chickasaw reservation for a while, but is listed as “White” on U.S. Censuses. It’s possible that she had Native American ancestry (some genealogies show Native American ancestors in her family tree).

Miko’s maternal grandfather was Denver Robbins Phelps (the son of Walter Isaac Phelps and Jennie Bell Robbins). Walter was the son of Joseph Newton Phelps and Sarah Jane Anderson. Jennie was the daughter of Archibald Jefferson Robbins and Mary Jane Johnson.

Miko’s maternal grandmother was Bonnie Mae Chaney (the daughter of Jack Preston Chaney and Zuma Ruth Odell). Jack was the son of Isaac Newton Chaney and Martha Livisa/Livica Farley. Zuma was the daughter of Mark Whittaker Odell and Laura Nance.

Sources: Obituary of Miko’s maternal grandmother, Bonnie Mae (Chaney) Phelps Beavers – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Miko’s maternal great-grandmother, Zuma Ruth (Odell) Chaney – 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

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