Birth Name: Matthew Griswold Bevin

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

Date of Birth: January 9, 1967

Ethnicity:
*father – English, German, as well as distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Bevin is an American businessperson and politician. A Republican, he has been Governor of Kentucky, since December 8, 2015.

Matt is the son of Louise and Avery Bevin. He is married to Glenna, with whom he has ten children. He was raised partly in Shelburne, New Hampshire.

Matt’s father has English, German, and distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh, ancestry. He has a deep Colonial American lineage, with roots in Massachusetts and Connecticut going back to the 1600s. Matt’s mother is Jewish, from a German Jewish family.

Matt is a practicing Christian who attends an Evangelical church.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was Chauncey Griswold Bevin (the son of Stanley Avery Bevin and Miriam Augusta Johnson). Matt’s grandfather Chauncey was born in Connecticut, and ran the family-owned bell foundry Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company in East Hampton, Connecticut. The company was founded in 1832. Stanley was the son of Chauncey Griswold Bevin and Lucy Cook Strong. Miriam was the daughter of George Wells Johnson and Jennie Laura Fowler.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Lorraine C. Hunter (the daughter of Charles Henry Hunter and Carolyn H. “Emma” Schwabe). Lorraine was born in Connecticut. Charles was the son of James Louis Hunter and Mary J. Emma was born in Massachusetts, to German parents, Franz/Francis/Frank Gustav Schwabe, from Sachsen, and Lena Lilla Beck.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was named Herman Rosenkranz. Herman was a German Jewish immigrant.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was Martha Wolff (the daughter of Leopold “Leo” Wolff and Bella/Della “Belle” Kahn). Martha was born in New York, to German Jewish parents. Leopold was born in Braunsbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, the son of Jacob Wolff and Amalie Engel. Bella was born in Hollenbach, Bavaria, the daughter of Hirsch Kahn and Malchen Neumann.

Matt’s matrilineal line can be traced to Behle Behr Heinsfurter, who was born, c. 1782, in Bechhofen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Matt Bevin – https://www.geni.com

Matt’s paternal grandfather, Chauncey Griswold Bevin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Information about Matt’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Chauncey Griswold Bevin – https://newspaperarchive.com

Matt’s paternal grandmother, Lorraine C. Hunter, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha Wolff – https://www.familysearch.org

Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha Wolff, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha (Wolff) Rosenkranz Russo – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matt’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – https://www.rickerfh.com

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Birth Name: Matthew W. Davis

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

Date of Birth: May 8, 1978

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

Matthew Davis is an American actor.

Matthew is married to actress Kiley Casciano.

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

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

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

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

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s father – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

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

Place of Birth: Québec City, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: July 28, 1973

Ethnicity: French-Canadian [including Acadian], 1/256 Italian, 3/1024 Algonquin First Nations, 1/2048 Portuguese, small amount of Basque, Belgian [Flemish and Walloon], Breton, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, as well as remote English, Scottish, and Welsh

Marc Dupré is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician. He is the son of Noëllyne Mimeault and Richard Louis Paul Dupré.

Marc is married to Anne-Marie Angélil, whose father was musical producer, talent manager, and singer René Angélil. They have three children.

Marc’s paternal line can be traced back to his seventh great-grandfather, François Dupré.

Marc’s paternal grandfather is Gabriel Dupré (the son of Jean-Baptiste Dupré and Marie-Anna Élodie Langevin). Jean-Baptiste was the son of Clément Dupré and Louise Leclerc. Anna was the daughter of Wilfrid Joseph Octave Langevin and Célina Dalpé.

Marc’s paternal grandmother is Thérèse Roy (the daughter of Anselme Roy and Mérilda Fournier). Anselme was the son of Jean Roy and Philomène Bazin. Mérilda was the daughter of Didace Fournier and Philomène Hébert.

Marc’s maternal grandfather was Omer Mimeault (the son of Odilon Mimeault and Alphonsine Bélanger). Omer was born in Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis, Québec. Odilon was the son of Sifroy Mimeault and Georgiana Côté. Sifroy’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Cécile-Marie Kaorate, was of 3/4 Algonquin First Nation descent. Georgiana’s maternal fifth great-grandfather, João Rodrigues (or Jean Rodrigue in French), was a Portuguese, from Lisbon. Alphonsine was the daughter of Pierre Bélanger and Alphonsine Marie Chouinard.

Marc’s maternal grandmother was Hectorine Marie Therrien (the daughter of Joseph William Therrien and Alphéda Savard). Hectorine was born in Tourelle, Québec. Joseph was the son of Jean “John/Johnny” Therrien and Anne Marie Dupuis. Alphéda was the daughter of Magloire Savard and Émérentienne Tremblay. Magloire’s maternal great-grandfather, Francesco Aprille (or François April in French), was an Italian, from Genoa.

Marc’s maternal line can be traced back to his eleventh great-grandmother, Catherine Vanier (c. 1624, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France – March 16, 1684, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Québec).

Marc is a direct descendant of Zacharie Cloutier (c. 1590-1677), a prominent early Québec settler.

Sources: Genealogy of Marc Dupré – https://www.nosorigines.qc.ca
https://www.geni.com

Tatasciore in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Fred Oliver Tatasciore

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 13, 1968

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian [including Sicilian]
*mother – English, Scottish, 1/8th Swedish, likely Welsh

Fred Tatasciore is an American voice actor.

Fred’s paternal grandfather is Oliver Tatasciore (the son of Gerardo Tatasciore and Concetta/Concietta Di Toro Marmarella). Oliver was born in Connecticut. Gerardo was born in Bucchianico, province of Chieti, Abruzzo region, Italy, the son of Donato Tatasciore and Annantonia Marusco. Concetta was also born in Bucchianico, the daughter of Raffaele Di Toro Mammarella and Annantonia Panara.

Fred’s paternal grandmother is Stella Caceci (the daughter of Giovanni “John” Caceci and Concetta/Concietta Smario). Stella was born in New York. John was born in Sicily, Italy, the son of Gaetano Caceci and Maria Fontanazzo. Concetta was also from Sicily.

Fred’s maternal grandfather is Glen Ingersol Griffith (the son of Dean Allen Griffith and Christina Ann Reed Corbett). Glen was born in California. Dean was born in Michigan, the son of Plynn A. Griffith and Bertha M. Ingersoll/Ingersol. Christina was born in Scotland, the daughter of Alexander Corbett and Isabella MacKenzie.

Fred’s maternal grandmother is Elaine Hardy (the daughter of Clarence Raymond Hardy and Delia Bertha Barnett). Elaine was born in Utah. Clarence was born in Utah, the son of William Albert Hardy, whose parents were English, and of Clarissa Irene Curtis, whose mother was English. Delia was born in Utah, the daughter of John Charles Barnett, who was English, and of Hilda Maria Peterson, who was Swedish.

Source: Genealogy of Fred’s maternal grandparents, Glen Ingersol Griffith and Elaine Hardy – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth Name: Jeremy Richard Steynsham Hunt

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

Date of Birth: 1 November, 1966

Ethnicity: English, as well as distant Scottish and Welsh

Jeremy Hunt is an English politician. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, since 9 July, 2018, and a Member of Parliament for South West Surrey, since 5 May, 2005. He was previously Minister for the Olympics, and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, both from 12 May, 2010 to 4 September, 2012, and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, from 4 September, 2012 to 9 July, 2018, among other duties.

He is the son of Meriel Eve (Givan), Lady Hunt, and of Nicholas Hunt (Nicholas John Streynsham Hunt), a senior Royal Navy officer, who was Commander-in-Chief Fleet, from 1985 to 1987. He is married to Chinese, Lucia Guo, who is from Xi’an, and with whom he has three children.

Jeremy’s paternal grandfather was Brigadier John Montgomerie Hunt, of the 5th Battalion, 2nd Punjab Regiment, Indian Army.

Jeremy’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Yates (the daughter of Walter Baldwyn Yates, CBE, and of Rose Caroline Bankes). Walter was a barrister, who was a member of the London County Council and Crown Umpire under the Unemployment Insurance Scheme of 1911. He was the son of Joseph St. John Yates, a County Court Judge, and of Emily Augusta Scott, and a descendant of judge Joseph Yates. Jeremy’s great-grandmother Rose was the daughter of John Scott Bankes, whose father was a reverend, and of Anne Jervis. Rose was descended from Lord Chancellor John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, and from John Wynne, Bishop of St Asaph and Bath and Wells. Rose’s brother, Jeremy’s great-great-great-uncle, was the Right Hon. Sir John Eldon Bankes, Lord Justice of Appeal.

Jeremy’s maternal grandfather was named Major Henry Cooke Givan.

Jeremy is descended from Streynsham Master, a pioneer of the East India Company, who was Agent of Madras, from 27 January, 1678 to 3 July, 1681.

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

Birth Name: Peter Morgan Alonso

Place of Birth: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 7, 1994

Ethnicity: Spanish, Italian, Welsh, other

Pete Alonso is an American professional baseball player. He is a first baseman for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).

He is the son of Michelle and Peter Alonso.

Pete’s paternal grandfather was named Peter Conrad Alonso. Peter was born in Barcelona, Spain.

Pete’s paternal grandmother was Anna Orestina Pirraglia (the daughter of Benedetto Pirraglia and Theresa Demaio). Theresa and Benedetto were born in Campania, Italy.

Pete’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Morgan.

Sources: Obituary of Pete’s paternal grandfather – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Pete’s paternal grandmother – https://www.findagrave.com

Jones in 2019, photo by sportsphotographer.eu/www.bigstockphoto.com

Place of Birth: Burnie, Tasmania, Australia

Date of Birth: 30 January, 1960

Ethnicity:
*British Isles (father)
*Japanese (mother)

Eddie Jones is an Australian rugby union coach and player. He is the head coach of the England national team, and has previously coached Japan and Australia.

Eddie’s father was an Australian soldier who had met Eddie’s mother, Nellie, a Japanese woman who was then an army interpreter, while on duty in Tokyo in the late Forties. Eddie is married to Hiroko Jones, a Japanese woman, with whom has a daughter, Chelsea. Eddie speaks Japanese.

Source: https://s.telegraph.co.uk

Birth Name: Piri Awahou Tihou Weepu

Place of Birth: Lower Hutt, North Island, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 7 September, 1983

Ethnicity: Māori, 1/8 Welsh, some French, English, Scottish, Irish

Piri Weepu is a New Zealand rugby union player. He was a key figure of the All Blacks team which won the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Piri has led the Haka, the traditional Māori war dance performed by the All Blacks before any match, for a record 51 times.

Piri is the son of Ihaia (Oxx/Bill) Weepu II and Candice Turner.

Piri is said to have Niuean ancestry. Niue is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is not clear if it is accurate.

Piri’s paternal grandfather is named Ihaia “Eli” Weepu. Ihaia was born in Hokitika, Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand.

Piri’s paternal grandmother is Henrietta Tewhe “Heni” Robinson (the daughter Teoti “George” Robinson-Clough and Mākareta Beaton “Goldie” Morrell). Henrietta was born in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Teoti was the son of George “Teoti” Robinson-Clough, who was half English (from Blackburn), half Māori, and of Hēni I “Jane” Morrell. Mākareta was the daughter of John/Jean Morrell, a French whaler from Bordeaux who was also known as Johnny Wiwy or Johnny The Frenchman among the Māoris, and Irihapeti Tamahenua, who was Māori. Teoti and Mākareta were related.

Piri’s maternal grandfather was John Turner (the son of John Turner and Rihera Alice Pomare). John was born in South Island, New Zealand. Piri’s great-grandfather John was born in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales, U.K.. Rihera was the daughter of Sir Māui Wiremu Pita Naera Pōmare, a doctor and politician who served as Minister of Health in New Zealand government, among other duties, and of Elizabeth Harriet Irihapeti Flutely, who was half Māori and half European (French and English). Some of her ancestors were convicts in Norfork Island, Australia.

Piri’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of James Morehu Hudson and Pareaute Tutuu Henare. James was born in Opotiki, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand, and was the son of Mane James Hudson, who was half British (with roots Yorkshire, England, and Scotland) and half Māori, and of Miria Minarapa Waata, who was Māori. Pareaute was born in Waima, Auckland, New Zealand, and was the daughter of Rewi Henare Erueram, who was Māori, and of Ihipera (Isabella) Welsh, who was half Irish and half Māori descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Piri Weepu – https://www.geni.com

Informationa about Piri’s great-grandfather, Sir Māui Wiremu Pita Naera Pōmare – https://teara.govt.nz

Birth Name: Hilary Novakovich

Place of Birth: Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 7, 1970

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

Hilary Weeks is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is known for her worship and gospel music version of Christian country and Christian pop.

Hilary is the daughter of Linda and Michael Novakovich. She is married to Timothy Weeks, with whom she has four children.

Her family is of the LDS (Mormon) faith.

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

Hilary’s paternal grandmother was Amy Cleo Jenkins (the daughter of George Arthur Jenkins and Annetta Pearl Williams). Amy was born in Utah. 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). Hilary’s grandfather John was born in Utah. Hilary’s great-grandfather 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). Florence was born in Utah. 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

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

03/30/2019 – Benjamin Wadsworth – 2019 WonderCon – Sony Pictures Television’s “Deadly Class” Press Room – Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue – Anaheim, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sushi / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Benjamin H. Wadsworth

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

Date of Birth: November 9, 1999

Ethnicity:
*paternal grandmother – Mexican [Spanish, Indigenous]
*maternal grandfather – Iranian
*other ancestry – Swedish, Dutch, English, possibly French and Welsh

Benjamin Wadsworth is an American actor. He stars on the series Deadly Class.

His father was born in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico. His mother is from Tallahassee, Florida.

Benjamin’s paternal grandfather is Kay Oliver Wadsworth (the son of Leon Edward Wadsworth and Amanda/Amanta J. Berglin). Leon was the son of David Edward Wadsworth, who was born in New York, and was of Dutch and English descent, and Mintie/Minty Maude Hathaway, who was born in Wisconsin, and was of English descent. Benjamin’s great-grandmother Amanda was born in North Dakota, to Swedish parents, Charles A. Berglin and Josephine W. Bostrom.

Benjamin’s paternal grandmother was named Tabita Perez. Tabita likely was born in Mexico.

Benjamin’s maternal grandfather was named Mohamad Ali Oveissy (the son of Helyl Oveissy and Fekr). Mohamad was born in Ahwaz, Iran.

Benjamin’s maternal grandmother is named Teresa Gail Davis. David is usually a Welsh last name.

06/19/2018 – Russell Tovey – Serpentine Gallery Summer Party 2018 – Arrivals – Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Gardens – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Russell George Tovey

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

Date of Birth: 14 November, 1981

Ethnicity: English, likely Welsh

Russell Tovey is an English actor.

Russell’s paternal grandmother’s surname is Powell.

Russell’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Haynes.

Birth Name: Stephanie Poetri Dougharty

Place of Birth: Jakarta, Indonesia

Date of Birth: 20 May, 2000

Ethnicity:
*father – English, French, German, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Swiss-German, distant Dutch, Patawomeck Native American, and Welsh, as well as remote Belgian [Walloon]
*mother – Indonesian

Stephanie Poetri is an Indonesian singer.

Her father, Andrew Dougharty, is an American teacher, from Jasper, Texas. Her mother, Titi DJ (Titi Dwi Jayati), is a pop singer.

Stephanie’s paternal line can be traced back to her fifth great-grandfather, William H. Daugharty.

Stephanie’s paternal grandfather is Neil Adrien Dougharty (the son of Adrien Printis Dougharty and Myrtle Wilma Claude). Neil was born in [Jasper], Texas. Stephanie’s great-grandfather Adrien was the son of Bryant Edward Dougharty and Ella Vashti Davis. Wilma was the daughter of James Franklin “Frank” Claude and Lillie Viola Thurman.

Stephanie’s paternal grandmother is Peggy Joyce Hollis (the daughter of William Glenn Hollis and Alice Onita Sherrouse). Peggy was born in [New Caney], Montgomery County, Texas. Glenn was a World War II veteran, and was the son of Mervin Hollis and Virgia Althea “Vergie” Huff. Alice was the daughter of Willie Louis Sherrouse and Nona Mae Needham.

Stephanie’s maternal grandparents named John Sutanto and Yeni Veronica Simanjuntak.

Sources: Stephanie’s paternal grandfather, Neil Adrien Dougharty, on the 1940 United States Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Stephanie’s paternal great-grandfather, Adrien Printis Dougharty – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Stephanie’s paternal great-grandmother, Myrtle Wilma (Claude) Dougharty – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Stephanie’s paternal grandmother, Peggy Joyce Hollis – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Stephanie’s paternal great-grandfather, William Glenn Hollis – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Stephanie’s paternal great-grandmother, Alice Onita (Sherrouse) Hollis – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor

Place of Birth: Portland Hospital, London, England

Date of Birth: 6 May, 2019

Ethnicity: African-American (one quarter), English, European Royal, German, smaller amounts of Scottish, Irish, French, Anglo-Irish, Hungarian, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, likely 1/256th Indian or 1/512th Indian, possibly 1/512th Armenian, as well as distant Dutch, Danish, Welsh, Belgian, Swedish, Swiss, Bohemian/Czech, Russian, Polish, Channel Islander/Jersey

Archie Mountbatten-Windsor is a member of the British Royal Family. He is the son of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, who is English-born, and of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, a Los Angeles, California-born, actress, model, and humanitarian. He is the grandson of Charles, Prince of Wales, and of Diana, Princess of Wales, and the great-grandson of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Elizabeth II, who is the Queen of England, and of many member states in the Commonwealth of Nations.

He is the seventh in line to the throne of the U.K.

Archie is the nephew of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. He is a cousin of Prince George of Cambridge.

Archie’s maternal grandmother is African-American. His paternal grandparents are/were white Europeans, of extensive European Royal descent. His maternal grandfather is a white American.

A picture of Archie’s mother with Archie’s maternal grandfather can be seen here. Pictures of Archie’s mother with Archie’s maternal grandmother can be seen here and here.

Archie is usually described as the first mixed-race child born to a senior member of the Royal Family in centuries.

Archie’s paternal grandfather is Charles, Prince of Wales (the son of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom). Prince Charles was born in Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London. Prince Philip was born in Old Royal Palace, Athens, Kingdom of Greece, and is the son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg. Elizabeth II is the daughter of George VI, who was King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952, and of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

Archie’s paternal grandmother was Diana, Princess of Wales (the daughter of Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, and of The Honourable Frances Roche). Princess Diana was born in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. The 8th Earl Spencer was the son of the Albert Edward John Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer, and of Lady Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Hamilton Spencer. Frances was the daughter of Edmund Maurice Burke Roche, 4th Baron Fermoy, and of Ruth Sylvia Gill Roche, Baroness Fermoy.

Archie’s maternal grandfather is Thomas Wayne Markle (the son of Gordon Arnold Markel/Markle and Doris Mary/May Rita Sanders). Thomas is a white American, with German, English, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and remote French, ancestry. He is a lighting director who worked on Married… with Children. Gordon was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Isaac Thomas Markel/Markle and Ruth Ann Arnold. Doris was born in New Hampshire, the daughter of Frederick/Fred George Sanders and Gertrude May Merrill, whose mother was born on Malta, to an English father and an Irish mother. Her family moved to Canada.

Archie’s maternal grandmother is Doria Loyce Ragland (the son of Alvin Azell/Azella Ragland and Jeanette Arnold). Doria is an African-American, who was born in Ohio. Alvin was born in Tennessee, the son of Steven/Steve R. Ragland and Louise “Lois” Russell. Jeanette was born in Ohio, the daughter of James Arnold and Netty/Nettie Mae Allen.

Several web sites have stated that Archie’s maternal grandfather is Jewish. This is not accurate.

Sources: Genealogies of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor – https://www.geni.com
https://www.famechain.com

Genealogies of Archie’s father (through Archie’s father’s brother) – http://www.wargs.com
http://famouskin.com

CNN article on Archie’s father’s likely Indian DNA line – http://www.cnn.com

Article about Archie’s paternal ancestor, Eliza Kewark – https://www.telegraphindia.com

Family histories of Archie’s mother – http://www.dailymail.co.uk
http://www.dailymail.co.uk

Genealogies of Archie’s mother – http://gw.geneanet.org
http://i.dailymail.co.uk
https://famouskin.com
https://1.bp.blogspot.com

Genealogy of Archie’s mother (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.dailyitem.com

Genealogies of Archie’s maternal grandfather, Thomas Wayne Markle (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://www.gamblinfamily.org
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Marriage announcement of Archie’s maternal great-grandparents, Gordon Arnold Markel/Markle and Doris Mary/May Rita Sanders – https://www.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Archie’s maternal great-grandparents, Gordon Arnold Markel/Markle and Doris Mary/May Rita Sanders – https://familysearch.org

Archie’s maternal great-grandfather, Gordon Arnold Markel/Markle, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Archie’s maternal great-grandmother, Doris Mary/May Rita Sanders, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Doris Mary/May Rita Sanders on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Archie’s maternal great-grandmother, Doris Mary/May Rita Sanders (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Marriage record of Archie’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Frederick/Fred George Sanders and Gertrude May Merrill – https://familysearch.org

Archie’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Frederick/Fred George Sanders and Gertrude May Merrill, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Archie’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Gertrude May Merrill (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Archie’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Gertrude May Merrill, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Archie’s maternal great-great-great-grandparents, George David Merrill and Mary Bird, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Information about Archie’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Mary Bird’s, family – http://www.dailymail.co.uk

Archie’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Steven/Steve R. Ragland, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Archie’s maternal great-great-great-grandfather, Jeremiah/Jerrymiah/Jerry Miah Ragland, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Archie’s maternal great-great-great-grandfather, Jeremiah/Jerrymiah/Jerry Miah Ragland – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Archie’s maternal great-grandmother, Jeanette (Arnold) Johnson – https://www.familysearch.org

02/07/2019 – Rob Brydon – 5th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival UK Honours Event – Arrivals – The Langham, London Hotel, 1C Portland Place – Marylebone, London, UK -Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Robert Brydon Jones

Place of Birth: West Glamorgan, Glamorganshire, Wales, U.K.

Date of Birth: 3 May, 1965

Ethnicity: Welsh

Rob Brydon is a Welsh comedian, actor, presenter, singer, and impressionist.

He is the son of Joy (Brydon), a school teacher, and Howard Jones, a car dealer. He is married to producer Claire Holland. He has three children with his former wife Martina, and two children with Claire.

Birth Name: Jennie Elizabeth Eisenhower

Place of Birth: San Clemente, Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 15, 1978

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, around 1/16th Swedish, small amounts of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and Scottish, remote Dutch, Welsh, and French

Jennie Eisenhower is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Julie Nixon Eisenhower, an author, and David Eisenhower (Dwight David Eisenhower II), an author, public policy fellow, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. She has a daughter with her former partner Anthony Cheslock.

Jennie’s paternal grandfather was John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower (the son of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Geneva “Mary” Doud). Jennie’s grandfather John was born in Colorado, and was a United States Army officer, diplomat, and military historian. Jennie’s great-grandfather Dwight served as the 34th President of the United States, from January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961. Dwight was the son of David Jacob Eisenhower and Ida Elizabeth Stover, and had German, and distant English ancestry. Mamie was born in Iowa, and was the daughter of John Sheldon Doud, who was of English, with distant German and Dutch descent, and Elvira Mathilda Carlson, whose parents were Swedish, with roots in Halland County.

Jennie’s paternal grandmother was Barbara Jean Thompson (the daughter of Col. Percy Walter Thompson and Beatrice Elva Birchfield). Barbara was born in Kentucky. Percy was the son of English parents, Joseph Ward Thompson and Grace Adeline Hirst. Beatrice was the daughter of James William Birchfield and Mary Lucinda Pressly, and had English, and some German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and distant French ancestry.

Jennie’s maternal grandfather was Richard Nixon (born Richard Milhous Nixon; the son of Francis Anthony “Frank” Nixon and Hannah Elizabeth Milhous). Jennie’s grandfather Richard was born in California, and served as as the 37th President of the United States, from January 20, 1969 to August 9, 1974. Richard was of English, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, as well as small/distant amounts of German, Welsh, Dutch, and Swedish, and remote French descent. Francis was Samuel Brady Nixon and Sarah Ann Wadsworth. Hannah was Franklin Milhous and Almira Park Burdg.

Jennie’s maternal grandmother was Pat Nixon (born Thelma Catherine Ryan, the daughter of William Martin Ryan and Katherine “Kate” Halberstadt). Pat Nixon was born in Nevada. William was born in Connecticut, and was a whaler and prospector. He was the son of Irish parents, Patrick Sarsfield Ryan, from Hollymount, Mayo, and Catherine McHugh. Katherine was born in Frankfurt am Main, Stadtkreis Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany.

Sources: Genealogies of Jennie Eisenhower – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Jennie’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Jennie’s paternal grandparents, John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower and Barbara Jean (Thompson) – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Jennie’s paternal grandfather, John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower – https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Jennie’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Jennie’s maternal grandparents, Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Jennie’s maternal grandfather, Richard Nixon – https://famouskin.com
https://www.nixonlibrary.gov

06/11/2018 – James Paxton – 2018 Dances with Films Festival – “An American in Texas” – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by E / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Ventura, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 23, 1994

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Austrian, German, French, Swiss-French, Dutch, distant Welsh, remote Norwegian
*mother – English

James Paxton is an American actor.

He is the son of Louise Newbury and actor and director Bill Paxton. His mother is British.

James’ paternal grandfather was John Lane Paxton, an actor (the son of Frank Paxton and Marjorie Ruggles Lane). John was born in Missouri. Frank was the son of John Gallatin Paxton and Mary Wyatt/Neill/Neil Gentry. Marjorie was the daughter of John Lewis Lane and Myrtle May Ruggles. James’ great-great-great-grandfather was Elisha Paxton, a lawyer and soldier, who had served as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army at the American Civil War, and died in combat while leading the Stonewall Brigade during the Battle of Chancellorsville.

James’ paternal grandmother was Mary Lou Gray (the daughter of Wayne Charter Gray and Leonie Marie Turk). Mary Lou was born in Illinois. Wayne was the son of Levi S. Gray and Olive M. Charter. Leonie was the daughter of Frank/Francis Joseph Turk, whose father was Austrian and whose mother was German; and of Leonie Delphine Euziere, whose father was French and whose mother was Swiss-French.

Sources: Genealogy of James Paxton (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of James’s father – http://famouskin.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of James’ paternal great-great-grandfather, Levi S. Gray (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

James’ paternal great-grandmother, Leonie Marie Turk, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Jeffrey Todd McNeil

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 8, 1992

Ethnicity: Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, Welsh, Swedish, Norwegian, Irish, Bohemian/Czech

Jeff McNeil is an American professional baseball player. He is an infielder and outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is nicknamed “Squirrel.”

Jeff’s maternal grandfather is Donald Robert Criswell (the son of Donald Stearns Criswell and Kathryn Beatrice Coyle). Jeff’s great-grandfather Donald was the son of Martin Luther Criswell, who was of mostly Scots-Irish/Northern Irish descent; and of Nellie Nichol, who was born in Nebraska, to Bohemian [Czech] parents. Kathryn was the daughter of James B. Coyle, who was born in Iowa, to Irish parents, and of Ophelia Mary Underwood.

Jeff’s maternal grandmother was Jane Ann Williams (the daughter of William Homer Williams and Charlotte Anna Larson). Homer was the son of David L. Williams and Annie Williams, who were born in Wisconsin, both of them to Welsh parents. Charlotte was the daughter of Charles Larson, who was born in Sweden, and of Elsie Dorothy Howe, who was Norwegian.

04/03/2019 – Joseph Morgan – 2019 Beverly Hills Film Festival Opening Night – Arrivals – TCL Chinese 6 Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA , USA – Photo Credit: Sushi / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Joseph William Martin

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

Date of Birth: 16 May, 1981

Ethnicity: Welsh, English

Joseph Morgan is a Welsh-English actor and director. He was born in London, England, and was raised in Swansea, Wales, for much of his childhood. He uses his mother’s maiden name Morgan.

Joseph is married to American actress, singer, and musician Persia White.