Birth Name: Clarence J. Brown III

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

Date of Birth: January 5, 1959

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

Clancy Brown is an American actor.

He is the son of Joyce Helen (Eldridge), a conductor, composer, and concert pianist, and Bud Brown (Clarence John Brown, Jr.), a newspaper publisher and politician.

His father helped manage the newspaper business started by Clancy’s grandfather, Brown Publishing Company, and was later its Chairman of the Board. Clancy’s father, as a Republican politician, served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, from November 2, 1965 to January 3, 1983 (succeeding Clancy’s paternal grandfather in this seat), and as (Acting) U.S. Secretary of Commerce, from July 25, 1987 to October 19, 1987.

Clancy is married to Jeanne Johnson, with whom he has two children.

Clancy’s paternal grandfather was Clarence J. Brown, a newspaper publisher and politician (Clarence John Brown, the son of Owen Brown and Ellen Barerre/Barrere McCoppin). Clancy’s grandfather Clarence was born in Ohio. A Republican, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, from January 13, 1919 to January 8, 1923, Ohio Secretary of State, from January 10, 1927 to January 9, 1933, and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, from January 3, 1939 to August 23, 1965. Clancy’s great-grandfather Owen was the son of Jehu/Jehue Brown and Joanna/Johanna/Joan Myers/Meyers. Clancy’s great-grandmother Ellen was the daughter of James Madison McCoppin and Ohio Van Winkle/Vanwinkle.

Clancy’s paternal grandmother was Ethel McKinney (the daughter of Sylvanus/Sylvanis S. McKinney and Mary L./Ella Reynolds). Ethel was born in Ohio. Sylvanus was the son of Thomas McKinney and Phebe/Phoebe Leach.

Clancy’s maternal grandfather was Roy Anderson Eldridge (the son of Carleton/Carlton Eldridge and Elizabeth A. Anderson). Roy was born in Ohio. Carleton was the son of William Malander Eldridge and Maria Thankful Carleton. Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard Salmon Anderson, who was English, and of Mary Bevan, who was from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Clancy’s maternal grandmother was Helen Hankinson (the daughter of James VanDerVeer Hankinson and Adda/Ada/Addie/Anna Grace Darragh). Helen was born in Ohio. James was the son of James Hankinson and Rachel B. Vanderveer/Van Der Veer. Adda was the daughter of Benjamin Darragh, Jr. and Sarah Ann Neff.

Sources: Articles about Clancy’s parents – https://www.urbanacitizen.com
https://www.urbanacitizen.com

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

Marriage record of Clancy’s paternal grandparents, Clarence J. Brown and Ethel McKinney – https://www.familysearch.org

Clancy’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Clancy’s maternal grandparents, Roy Anderson Eldridge and Helen Hankinson – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Clancy’s maternal grandfather, Roy Anderson Eldridge (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://members.iinet.net.au

Birth Name: Dwight Michael Evans

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 3, 1951

Ethnicity: Welsh, English, Eastern European, Swedish, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, other

Dwight Evans is an American professional baseball player. He was a right fielder who played for the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Dwight is the son of Marie and Duff Evans. He is married to Susan, with whom he has had three children. His grandson, Ryan Berardino, is also a professional baseball player.

Dwight’s paternal grandfather was David Lionel Evans (the son of George Coleman Evans and Agnes Louisa Taylor). George was the son of David Evans, who was of Welsh, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and English descent, and of Rebecca Coleman, who was English. Agnes was the daughter of English parents, William Whitehead Taylor and Nanny Standring.

Dwight’s paternal grandmother was Afton Eloise Naylor (the daughter of Walter Rupert Naylor and Emerentzia Eleda Roos). Walter was the son of English parents, George Naylor and Fanny Wiscombe. Emerentzia was the daughter of Swedish parents, Anders Olson Roos and Johanna Isakson.

Dwight’s maternal grandfather was Frank Bernard Baldwin (the son of Gilman Erastus Baldwin and Anna Spier). Frank was born in New York. Gilman was the son of Levi Baldwin and Ruth White.

Dwight’s maternal grandmother was named Marie/Maria Michaelonova Eichenbaum (the daughter of Michael Eichenbaum and Rosalie). Marie was born in Irkutsk, Russia, or in Warsaw, Poland.

Source: Dwight’s maternal grandmother, Marie/Maria Michaelonova Eichenbaum, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

03/07/2019 – Lindsey Stirling – “Five Feet Apart” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Fox Bruin Theatre, 948 Broxton Avenue – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sushi / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Santa Ana, Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 21, 1986

Ethnicity:
*46.875% English
*25% Scottish
*12.5% Welsh
*12.5% Danish
*3.125% Manx

Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, singer, songwriter, and dancer. She is known for her albums “Shatter Me” and “Brave Enough.”

Lindsey’s paternal grandfather was Douglas Miles Stirling (the son of James Stirling and Florence Violette Miles). Douglas was born in Utah. James was the son of Scottish parents, James Stirling and Catherine McKillop Young. Florence was the son of an American father, William Hart Miles, who was of English descent, and of English mother, Jane Fox Stevenson.

Lindsey’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Fotheringham (the daughter of Stephen Hales Fotheringham and Elizabeth Goddard Woodbury). Ruth was born in Utah. Stephen was the son of Scottish parents, William Fotheringham and Elizabeth Hardy. Elizabeth was the daughter of an American father, Orin Nelson Woodbury, who was of English descent, and of an English mother, Frances G. Goddard.

Lindsey’s maternal grandfather was Henry Hamblin Leigh (the son of Henry Webster Leigh and Elizabeth Hamblin). Lindsey’s grandfather Henry was born in Utah. Lindsey’s great-grandfather Henry was the son of a Welsh father, Henry Leigh, and of an American mother, Amy Elizabeth Webster, whose parents were English. Lindsey’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of Francis Marion Hamblin, Jr., who was of English descent, and of Rose Anna Jane Brown, who was born to an American father of English descent, and to a mother from the Isle of Man. Lindsey’s great-grandfather Francis was the nephew of Jacob Hamblin, a prominent Mormon pioneer.

Lindsey’s maternal grandmother was Jean Jensen (the daughter of John Henry Jensen and Jennie Richards). Lindsey’s grandmother Jean was born in Utah. John was the son of Danish parents, Niels Andersen Jensen, from Rådved, Hansted, Skanderborg, and Else Marie Ebbesen, from Tolstrup, Herslev, Vejle. Lindsey’s great-grandmother Jennie was the daughter of a Welsh father, Thomas Richards, from Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, and an American mother, Jane Newberry Pendleton, who was of English descent.

Through her great-great-grandfather Orin Woodbury, Lindsey is a third cousin, once removed, of singer Brandon Flowers.

Sources: Genealogy of Lindsey’s paternal grandfather, Douglas Miles Stirling – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lindsey’s paternal grandmother, Ruth Fotheringham – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lindsey’s maternal grandfather, Henry Hamblin Leigh – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lindsey’s maternal grandmother, Jean Jensen – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

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11/14/2013 – Owain Yeoman – 2013 Fashion 4 Compassion “Evening of Fashion, Glamour and Philanthropy” Hosted by Owain Yeoman of “The Mentalist” – Christopher Guy Showroom – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Joyce Chow / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Owain Sebastian Yeoman

Place of Birth: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales (likely)

Date of Birth: 2 July, 1978

Ethnicity: Welsh

Owain Yeoman is a Welsh actor. He is the son of Hilary and Michael Yeoman. He is married to jewellery designer Gigi Yallouz, with whom he has a daughter.

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05/21/2019 – Jon-Michael Ecker – “Perpetual Grace, LTD” TV Series Premiere – Arrivals – Linwood Dunn Theater, 1313 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jon-Michael William Ecker

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

Date of Birth: March 16, 1983

Ethnicity: Austrian, German, Luxembourgish, English, Welsh

Jon-Michael Ecker is an American actor.

His father is Brazilian-born actor Guy Ecker.

Jon-Michael’s paternal grandfather was John Robert “Bob” Ecker (the son of Joseph J. Ecker and Elizabeth N. Steinmetz). Jon-Michael’s grandfather John was born in Wisconsin. Jon-Michael’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in Wisconsin, the son of Adolph Ecker, whose parents were from Hungary and Austria, and of Margaret Felber, whose parents were from Germany. Elizabeth was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Nicholas Steinmetzer, whose parents were from Luxembourg, and of Anna Cordell/Kordell, whose parents were from Alsace-Lorraine, France, and Luxembourg.

Jon-Michael’s paternal grandmother was Marion Hope Davies (the daughter of William J. Davies and Dorothy/Doroty Smith). Marion was born in Illinois. William was born in Indiana, the son of Stephen Davies, who was Welsh, and of Bess, whose parents were Welsh. Dorothy was born in Illinois, the daughter of Frederick William Smith, who was English, and of Emma Nellie Herold, whose parents were German.

Jon-Michael’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Gibbs.

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09/16/2019 – Richard Brake – Lionsgate’s “3 From Hell” Los Angeles Special Screening – Arrivals – The Vista Theater, 4473 Sunset Drive – Los Feliz, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sushi / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Richard Colin Brake

Place of Birth: East Glamorgan, Glamorganshire, Wales

Date of Birth: 30 November, 1964

Ethnicity: Welsh

Richard Brake is an American actor. He is known for his many supporting performances, including in the works of Rob Zombie, and other horror/science fiction projects.

He was born in East Glamorgan, Glamorganshire, Wales. His family moved to the U.S. in 1967, and he was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and then in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Ohio.

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10/02/2019 – Morfydd Clark – 63rd BFI London Film Festival – “The Personal History of David Copperfield” European Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, 22-24 Leicester Square – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Sweden

Ethnicity: Welsh

Morfydd Clark is a Welsh actress. Morfydd was born in Sweden, to Welsh parents, and was raised in Cardiff, Wales.

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Place of Birth: Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 23, 1991

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

Hunter Clowdus is an American actor.

Hunter’s paternal grandfather was Chandler Lamar Clowdus (the son of Chandler C. Clowdus and Maude/Maud Smith). Hunter’s grandfather Chandler was born in Alabama. Hunter’s great-grandfather Chandler was born in Alabama. Maude was born in Tennessee.

Hunter’s paternal grandmother was named Elvie Joyce.

Hunter’s maternal grandfather was Paul Morrell McAmis (the son of George W. McAmis and Mae Lucille). Paul was born in Tennessee. George was born in Tennessee, the son of James McAmis and Elizabeth “Eliza” Cook. Mae was born in Tennessee.

Hunter’s maternal grandmother was Frances Jenkins (the daughter of Horace Fredrick Jenkins and Ora Mae/May Anderson). Frances was born in Tennessee. Horace was born in Tennessee, the son of Andrew Curtis Jenkins and Ellen Mae Butler. Ora was born in Tennessee, the daughter of John Elisha Anderson and Emma Mae Kyker.

Sources: Obituary of Hunter’s paternal grandfather, Chandler Lamar Clowdus – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Hunter’s maternal grandfather, Paul Morrell McAmis – http://chattanoogan.com

Obituary of Hunter’s maternal grandmother, Frances (Jenkins) McAmis – http://dignitymemorial.com

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12/13/2015 – Taylor Kalupa – 12th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Hosted by CURE JM Benefiting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles – Arrivals – Avalon Hollywood Nightclub, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Taylor Nicolle Kalupa

Place of Birth: San Bernardino, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 14, 1990

Ethnicity: Polish (around 3/8ths), English, Irish, Welsh, distant Dutch

Taylor Kalupa is an American actress, producer, and writer.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was Edward C. Kalupa (the son of Frank Kalupa and Laura Sweda). Edward was born in Wisconsin. Frank was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany, Frank Kalupa and Josephine Madrowska, who were ethnic Polish. Laura was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany, Charles Sweda and Josephine, who were also ethnic Polish.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother was Annabelle L. Kallas (the daughter of Walter Kallas and Orpha M. Lloyd). Annabelle was born in Wisconsin. Walter was born in either Poland or Germany. Orpha was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of George Lewis Lloyd and Jane L. “Jennie” Fitzpatrick.

Taylor’s maternal grandparents are/were surnamed Sperling and Moore.

Source: Obituary of Taylor’s paternal grandfather, Edward C. Kalupa – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Joaquín Rafael Bottom

Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Date of Birth: October 28, 1974

Ethnicity:
*father – English, with some Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, Welsh, and French Huguenot
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Joaquín Phoenix, previously also credited as Leaf Phoenix, is an American actor, musician, producer, music video director, and activist. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Joker (2019). He is also known for his roles in the films To Die For, Gladiator, and The Master, among many others. He is the brother of late actor River Phoenix, as well as actresses Rain Phoenix, Liberty Phoenix, and Summer Phoenix.

He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to parents from the continental United States. Joaquín is the son of John Phoenix (born Johnny Lee Bottom), from California, and Arlyn Phoenix (born Arlyn Dunetz), a social activist, from New York. Joaquín’s father is of English, along with Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, Welsh, and French Huguenot, ancestry. Joaquín’s mother is Jewish; half of her family are Russian Jews and the other half are Hungarian Jews.

He was raised in Florida and California. At one point, Joaquín’s parents joined the religious group Children of God, which they later left.

Joaquín has said:

I’m Jewish… But I don’t think I’ve ever been very religious, no, though I do consider myself a spiritual person. I appreciate a lot of traditions from various faiths. I’m on a path.

Joaquín’s patrilineal line can be traced to John Bottom, who was born, c. 1598, in Archers Hoop, Malmsbury, England, and to his wife Elizabeth.

Joaquín’s paternal grandfather was Ehlia/Robert Merrill Bottom (the son of William Dell Bottom and Cordelia Pearl Matherly). Robert was born in Kentucky, as were all of his grandparents. William was the son of Fidellar/Phidellar Sharp “Dee” Bottom and Rachel Ann Bolling/Bowling. Cordelia was the daughter of David Houston Matherly and Sarah Frances “Sally” Purdom.

Joaquín’s paternal grandmother was Beulah Ernestine Ingram (the daughter of Robert Lee Ingram and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leidy/Lydie). Beulah was born in Missouri. Robert was the son of Robert T. Ingram and Ellen L. Curry. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of William John Leidy and Sarah Clarissa Dyer.

Joaquín’s maternal grandfather was Meyer Dunetz (the son of Samuel/Sam Dunetz and Libbe/Libby “Sallie” Grodenzik). Meyer was born in New York. Samuel and Libbe were Russian Jewish immigrants. Samuel was the son of Moses/Moshe Idel Dunetz and Shifra. Libbe was the daughter of Simon Gordon and Menucha.

Joaquín’s maternal grandmother was Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz (the daughter of Ignatz/Jenat Lefkowitz and Marija/Mary Beck). Margaret was born in New York, the daughter of Hungarian Jewish immigrants. Ignatz was born in Imre, Zemplén, Hungary (now Malčice, Slovakia), the son of Herman Lefkowitz and Rose Greenwald. Mary was the daughter of Ignatz Beck and Maly/Amalia/Mali Frankel.

Sources: Genealogies of Joaquín Phoenix – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Joaquín’s uncle (father’s brother), Phillip Bottom, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Joaquín’s paternal grandfather, Ehlia/Robert Merrill Bottom – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Joaquín’s paternal grandmother, Beulah Ernestine Ingram, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joaquín’s great-uncle (maternal grandfather’s brother), Bernard Dunetz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joaquín’s maternal grandfather, Meyer Dunetz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Joaquín’s maternal grandmother, Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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07/27/2012 – Drew Lachey – 2012 TCA Summer Press Tour – Disney ABC Television Group Party – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Andrew John Lachey

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

Date of Birth: August 8, 1976

Ethnicity: Dutch (maternal grandfather), English, Scottish, Irish, German, around 1/32 French, distant Welsh

Drew Lachey is an American singer and actor. He is a member of the vocal group 98 Degrees, along with Justin Jeffre, Drew’s brother Nick Lachey, and Jeff Timmons.

Drew is married to Lea Dellecave, with whom he has two children.

Drew’s patrilineal line can be traced to his great-great-great-grandparents, Frank Lachey, who was born, c. 1823, in Alsace, France, and Celestial Marshall.

Drew’s paternal grandfather was Ralph Osmer Lachey (the son of Nicholas John Lachey and Rachel Elizabeth Fagan). Ralph was born in Ohio. Nicholas was the son of Francis Joseph Lachey and Mary Jane Staudt.

Drew’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Ann Morris (the daughter of Robert G. Morris and Ethel V. Hazlett/Hazlet/Hayslet). Ruth was born in Ohio.

Drew’s maternal grandfather was Robert James Fopma (the son of The Rev. Samuel Jacob Fopma and Catherine Pauline den Hartigh). Robert was born in Michigan. The Rev. Samuel, a Christian minister, was Dutch, born in Spannum, the son of Jacob Fopma and Trinjtje/Trijntje Reinalda. Catherine was born in Michigan, the daughter of Pieter/Peter den Hartigh, who was Dutch, and of Adraina/Adrianna Maria Prins, who was of Dutch descent.

Drew’s maternal grandmother was Leigh Dryden Young (the daughter of The Rev. Hodson Kendall Young and Esther Oliver Brown). Leigh was born in Ohio. The Rev. Hodson was a Christian minister, and was the son of John William Young and Mary Emily Kendall. Esther was the daughter of Oliver Brown and Bertha.

Sources: Genealogy of Drew Lachey – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Drew Lachey (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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08/04/2019 – Alex Saxon – The CW’s Summer 2019 TCA All-Star Party – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Liberty, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 10, 1987

Ethnicity: Hungarian, German, Swiss-German, Scottish, English, Welsh, possibly other

Alex Saxon is an American actor. He is known for his role on the series Nancy Drew.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Gordon Edward Saxon (the son of Emil Sekerasy-Saxon and Charlotte Lucie Heinze). Gordon was born in Michigan. Emil was born in Ohio, to parents from Hungary, Stephen Sekerasy and Helena Progner Wagner. Charlotte was from Germany, the daughter of Carl Rudolph Heinze and Marie Amanda Emilie Schulz. Emil and Charlotte were listed as German-speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was named Janet/Jane Louise Buckwalter (the daughter of Howard Buckwalter and Daisy C.). Janet was born in New Jersey. Howard was born in Pennsylvania, the son of John Thomas Buckwalter and Sarah/Sara Alice McWilliams. Daisy was born in Pennsylvania.

Sources: Obituary of Alex’s paternal grandfather, Gordon Edward Saxon – http://richmond.com

Obituary of Alex’s paternal grandmother, Janet/Jane Louise (Buckwalter) Saxon – http://legacy.com

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12/13/2015 – Cameron McKendry – 12th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Hosted by CURE JM Benefiting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles – Arrivals – Avalon Hollywood Nightclub, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Cameron D. McKendry

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

Date of Birth: January 13, 1996

Ethnicity: Scottish, Bohemian Czech, English, Welsh, Irish, German, French, possibly some Polish

Cameron McKendry is an American actor.

Cameron’s paternal grandfather was James Patrick McKendry (the son of James P. McKendry and Margaret T. Shields). Cameron’s grandfather James was born in Michigan, to parents from Scotland. Cameron’s great-grandfather James’ mother was born in Ireland.

Cameron’s paternal grandmother was named Barbara A. Childress (the daughter of Richard Ellis Childress and Rose). Barbara was born in Michigan. Richard was born in Kentucky, the son of Fisher Alexander Childress and Lydia Moseley. Rose was born in Kentucky.

Cameron’s maternal grandfather is Daniel Joseph Klima (the son of Edward Joseph Klima and Evelyn M. Jancar). Edward was born in Ohio, the son of Joseph Klima, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Mary/Agnes Kutina, who was born in Germany and was a Polish speaker. Evelyn was born in Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Jancar, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Rose “Rosie” Sejba/Seba, whose parents were from Bohemia.

Cameron’s maternal grandmother is named Judith A. “Judy” Ryan (the daughter of Glen M. Ryan).

Sources: Obituary of Cameron’s paternal grandmother, Barbara A. (Childress) McKendry – http://hosting-12930.tributes.com

Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandfather, Edward Joseph Klima – http://obits.cleveland.com

Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandmother, Evelyn M. (Jancar) Klima – http://legacy.com

Death record of Cameron’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Rose “Rosie” (Sejba/Seba) Jancar – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandfather, Glen M. Ryan – http://obits.cleveland.com

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08/12/2017 – Brittany Brower – SU Magazine 17th Anniversary Celebration at Avalon in Hollywood – Avalon, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brittany A. Brower

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

Date of Birth: May 6, 1982

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, possibly other

Brittany Brower is an American model, actress, and television personality. She was a contestant on the fourth and seventeenth seasons of America’s Next Top Model.

Brittany’s paternal grandfather was David L. Brower (the son of Kenneth Calvin Brower and Daisy E. Myers). David was born in Florida. Kenneth was born in either Idaho or Montana, the son of L. Brower and Goldie. Daisy was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Ernest M. Myers and Pearl Jordan/Jordon.

Brittany’s paternal grandmother was named Doris Patricia.

Brittany’s maternal grandfather was named Fred Thomas Barfield (the son of Nathan H. Barfield and Pearl E.). Fred was born in Georgia. Nathan was born in Georgia, the son of Julius Booker Barfield and Nancy Laura Hankinson. Pearl was born in Georgia, and likely was the daughter of Henry Casper and Cora Blalock.

Brittany’s maternal grandmother is Anna Frances Tipton (the daughter of Thomas Rowland “Tom” Tipton and Carolena Broaddus). Anna was born in Kentucky. Thomas was born in Kentucky, the son of Charles Lee Tipton and Susan Parkes/Parks. Carolena was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Elbridge Clay Broaddus and Georgia Thorpe.

Sources: Obituary of Brittany’s paternal grandmother, Doris Patricia Brower – http://lifesongfunerals.com

Obituary of Brittany’s maternal great-uncle (maternal grandmother’s brother) – http://nesmithfuneralhome.com

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03/04/2019 – Abby Ryder Fortson – Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: March 14, 2008

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, other

Abby Ryder Fortson is an American actress. She is the daughter of actress, writer, and producer Christie Smith and actor John Fortson (John Frank Fortson).

Abby’s paternal grandfather was Frank Stephen Fortson III (the son of Frank Stephen Fortson, Jr. and Leilani Sue Owen). Abby’s grandfather Frank was born in Elberton, Georgia. Abby’s great-grandfather Frank was the son of Frank Stephen Fortson and Ethel Wilkinson. Leilani was the daughter of John Perry Owen and Gertrude Angelan Ricks.

Abby’s paternal grandmother was named Catherine Sue “Cathy” Mixon.

Abby’s maternal grandfather was named Lee R. Smith.

Abby’s maternal grandmother likely was named Darlene F.

Sources: Obituary of Abby’s paternal grandfather, Frank Stephen Fortson III – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Abby’s paternal great-grandmother, Leilani Sue (Owen) Fortson – https://wattsfuneralhomes.com

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Birth Name: Margaret Coldwell Wood

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

Date of Birth: February 27, 1958

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, possibly other

Maggie Hassan is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served as a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, since January 3, 2017. She was previously Majority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate, from January 3, 2008 to December 1, 2010, and Governor of New Hampshire, from January 3, 2013 to January 2, 2017.

Maggie is the daughter of Margaret and Robert Coldwell Wood. Her father was a political scientist, academic and government administrator, and professor of political science at MIT, who served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, from January 7, 1969 to January 20, 1969. Maggie’s brother is actor Frank Wood.

Maggie is married to educator Thomas Hassan, with whom she has two children. Thomas was Principal of Phillips Exeter Academy, from September 2009 to June 2015.

Maggie’s paternal grandfather was named Thomas Frank Wood. Thomas was born in Tennessee.

Maggie’s paternal grandmother was Mary Nancy Bradshaw (the daughter of Felix Worth Bradshaw and Sarah Frances Snipes). Mary was born in Tennessee.

Maggie’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Byers.

Source: Obituary of Maggie’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

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Date of Birth: April 11, 1862

Place of Birth: Glens Falls, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: August 27, 1948

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

Ethnicity:
*Welsh (father)
*English, Irish, Dutch (mother)

Charles Evans Hughes was an American statesman and politician. A Republican, he served as Governor of New York, from January 1, 1907 to October 6, 1910, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, from October 10, 1910 to June 10, 1916, U.S. Secretary of State, from March 5, 1921 to March 4, 1925, and Chief Justice of the United States, from February 24, 1930 to June 30, 1941.

He was the Republican Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1916. He was also a candidate for the Republican Party’s 1908 presidential nomination.

Chief Justice Hughes was the son of Mary Catherine (Connelly) and The Rev. David Charles Hughes, an evangelical Baptist minister, who was an abolitionist. His father was born in Monmouthshire, Wales. His mother was born in Saugerties, Ulster County, New York. He was raised partly in Oswego, New York and Newark, New Jersey.

Chief Justice Hughes was married to Antoinette Carter, with whom he had four children, including Charles Evans Hughes, Jr., who served as U.S. Solicitor General, from May 27, 1929 to April 16, 1930.

Chief Justice Hughes’ maternal grandfather was William Connelly, Jr. (the son of William Connelly and Lydia Merihew). Chief Justice Hughes’ grandfather William was born in New York. Chief Justice Hughes’ great-grandfather William was the son of Michael Connelly, who was Irish, and of Naomi Barber.

Chief Justice Hughes’ maternal grandmother was Margaret Ann Terpenning (the daughter of Lyerck Terpenning and Mariah Krows). Mariah was the daughter of Leonard Krows and Deborah Ostrander, who was of Dutch descent.

Source: Genealogy of Charles Evans Hughes – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Robert Maxwell Martensen

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 1, 1988

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Scottish, likely Danish, Welsh, and French-Canadian

Max Carver is an American actor.

Max is the son of Anne (Carver), a philanthropist and community activist, and Robert Martensen, a physician, historian, and author.

His twin brother is actor Charlie Carver, who was born seven minutes earlier, on the previous day. They are from a wealthy, upper-class family. Their maternal grandfather, G. W. Douglas Carver, was an oil promoter, partner in the Carver Dodge Oil Company of Denver, developer of several Indonesian oil fields, and horse breeder.

Max’s paternal grandfather was Lorenz Thomas “Marty” Martensen, Jr. (the son of Lorenz Thomas Martensen and Marie/Mary Eleanor Copenhafer). Max’s grandfather Lorenz was born in Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa. Max’s great-grandfather Lorenz was born in Bredtstatt, Germany, the son of Zacharius Martensen and Agatha Andreasen, and likely had Danish ancestry. Marie was born in Illinois, the daughter of John Copenhafer and Mary A. Shettle.

Max’s paternal grandmother was named Bernice Helen Sommer (the daughter of Walter S. Sommer and Anna P.). Bernice was born in Wisconsin.

Max’s maternal grandfather was G. W. Douglas Carver (George William Douglas Carver, the son of Clifford Nickels Carver and Helene/Helena Philae Olive Virginia Maxwell). Max’s grandfather G. W. was born in Glen Cove, New York. Max’s great-grandfather Clifford was the son of Amos Dow Carver and Inez Scott Morgan. Helene was born in England, the daughter of John Grenfell Maxwell and Louise Selina Bonynge, and had English, Irish, and distant German, ancestry.

Max’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Hitchcock (the daughter of Fremont Bodine Hitchcock and Pauline Chamberlain). Margaret was born in Illinois. Fremont was the son of Howard Horace Hitchcock, whose mother was Canadian, and of Nellie Watters, whose own parents was Scottish. Pauline was the daughter of Paul F. Chamberlain and Frances Margaret Harbaugh.

Sources: Marriage record of Max’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Max’s paternal grandfather, Lorenz Thomas “Marty” Martensen, Jr. – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Max’s paternal great-grandfather, Lorenz Thomas Martensen – https://www.familysearch.org

Max’s paternal grandmother, Bernice Helen Sommer, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Max’s mother (through her own sister) – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Max’s maternal grandfather, G. W. Douglas Carver – http://www.nytimes.com

Max’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Hitchcock, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Karen Sue Batten

Place of Birth: McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 1, 1957

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, one eighth Swedish

Karen Pence is an American educator, teacher, and painter. She is married to Mike Pence, who is the 48th Vice President of the United States. She has thus been the Second Lady of the United States, since 2017.

She is the daughter of Lillian (Hacker) and John Marshall Batten, a United Airlines official. She was raised in Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis. Her stepfather, Bernard F. Barcio, was Italian-American.

Karen and Mike Pence have three children together. Raised as Catholic, they converted to Evangelical Christianity together in 1995.

Karen’s paternal grandfather was Lavern A. Batten (the son of Theodore Thomas Batten and Daisy S. Camburg/Camberg). Lavern was born in Valley, Nebraska. Thomas was born in Wisconsin, to an English father. Daisy was born in Iowa, to Swedish parents.

Karen’s paternal grandmother was Nadine Lucile/Lucille Hering (the daughter of William J. Hering and Ada L. Marshall). Nadine was born in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Karen’s maternal grandfather was Eugene C. Hacker (the son of William Hacker and Nellie N. Bunnell/Bunnel). Eugene was born in Indiana. William was the son of David Fox Hacker and Malinda Catherine Dunn.

Karen’s maternal grandmother was Pearl Beatrice Madden (the daughter of Henry William Madden, Sr. and Nancy Ann Cox). Pearl was born in Indiana. Henry was the son of Richard Madden. Nancy was the daughter of Holloway Cox and Sabrina Susie Williams.

Sources: Genealogy of Karen Pence – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Karen’s paternal grandparents, Lavern A. Batten and Nadine Lucile/Lucille Hering – https://www.familysearch.org

Karen’s paternal grandparents, Lavern A. Batten and Nadine Lucile/Lucille Hering, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Karen’s paternal grandfather, Lavern A. Batten, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Karen’s paternal great-grandparents, Theodore Thomas Batten and Daisy S. Camburg/Camberg – https://www.familysearch.org

Karen’s paternal great-grandparents, Theodore Thomas Batten and Daisy S. Camburg/Camberg, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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04/12/2014 – Kenny Rogers – Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XX – Arrivals – JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge – Phoenix, AZ, USA – Photo Credit: Willie Pena / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kenneth Ray Rogers

Date of Birth: August 21, 1938

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

Date of Death: March 20, 2020

Place of Death: Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, small/distant amounts of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, and German, possibly other

Kenny Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur.

He was the son of Lucille Lois (Hester), a nurse’s assistant, and Edward Floyd Rogers, a carpenter. He was married to Wanda Miller, until his death. He had a daughter with his former wife Janice Gordon; a son with his former wife Margo Anderson; a son with his former wife Marianne Gordon; and two children with Wanda.

Kenny is sometimes said to have had Irish and/or Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Irish or Native American has been verified/documented.

Kenny’s paternal grandfather was William Byrd Rogers (the son of Allen Greer Rogers and Phebe H. Gallion). William was born in Texas. Phebe was the daughter of John Gallion and Sarah Rhoads.

Kenny’s paternal grandmother was Della Armo/Armodella/Armadella Kendrick (the daughter of Jasper Taylor Kendrick and Susan Jane Lester). Della was born in Texas. Jasper was the son of Albert Abel Kendrick and Elizabeth Logan. Susan was the daughter of Charles Madison Lester and Ann/Annie Eliza Moore.

Kenny’s maternal grandfather was Wiley Daniel Hester (the son of William Daniel “Zeke” Hester and Alice Arrena Nelson). Wiley was born in Louisiana. Alice was the daughter of Wiley Bud Nelson and Nancy Narcessa/Narcissa Scarborough/Scarsborough/Scarbrough.

Kenny’s maternal grandmother was Cora Belle/Binn “Sis” Willoughby (the daughter of Morrison Columbus Willoughby and Robe Blen Smith). Cora was born in Texas.

Sources: https://www.irishexaminer.com

Genealogies of Kenny Rogers – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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