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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Giteau in 2009, photo by sportsphotographer.eu/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Matthew James Giteau

Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date of Birth: 29 September, 1982

Ethnicity: French, Welsh, other

Matt Giteau is an Australian rugby union player. He has played 103 Test Matches for his country, scoring 698 points.

Matt is the son of Julie and Ronald “Ron” Giteau, a professional rugby league footballer. His sister, Kristy Giteau, is a dual-code rugby international for Australia.

Matt is married to Bianca Giteau (née Franklin), an Australian netball player, with whom he has two children. Bianca is part Indigenous Australian (Noongar). She is the sister of Australian rules player Lance “Buddy” Franklin.

Matt’s surname is from his great-grandfather, who moved from Southern France to Australia. He has also stated  that he has Welsh ancestry.

Source: https://twf.com.au

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Hopkins in 2018, photo by DFree/bigstock.com

Birth Name: Jacob Turner Hopkins

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

Date of Birth: March 4, 2002

Ethnicity: possibly Welsh, other

Jacob Hopkins is an American actor.

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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/Grier Rogers and Phebe H. Gallion). William was born in Texas. Phebe was the daughter of John C. 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/Roba Blen Smith). Cora was born in Texas. Morrison was the son of Daniel Richard Willoughby and Mary. Robe was the daughter of Benjamin Little J. Smith and Judith Elizabeth Pinkard.

Sources: https://www.irishexaminer.com

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

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Birth Name: Sylvia Celeste Shoemaker

Date of Birth: October 19, 1936

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Death: November 20, 2013

Place of Death: San Jose, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, some English and Irish, remote Welsh

Sylvia Browne was an American writer. She described herself as a medium with psychic abilities.

She was the daughter of Missouri-born parents, Celeste E. (Call) and William Lee Shoemaker. Sylvia was raised Catholic.

She was married to Michael Ulery, until her death. She had two children with her first husband Gary Dufresne. Her surname was from her former husband Kenzil Dalzell Brown, whose name she took and then added an “e” to.

Sylvia’s paternal grandfather was William H. Shoemaker (the son of Edward Shoemaker and Sarah/Sally Baker). William was born in Independence, Missouri.

Sylvia’s paternal grandmother was named Hattie/Addie Buscher. Hattie was born in Missouri, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sylvia’s maternal grandfather was Marcus Henry Coil (the son of Noah Voy Coil, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Brown). Marcus was born in Missouri. Noah was the son of Noah Coil, whose mother was Irish, and of Elizabeth Lail. Both the Coil and Lail surnames originate in Germany. Sylvia’s great-grandmother Elizabeth Ann Brown was the daughter of Joseph Walker Brown and Harriett Ann Mountjoy.

Sylvia’s maternal grandmother was named Ada Celeste Kaufholz (the daughter of Herman Henri Kaufhottz/Kaufholz and Elizabeth or Ida Katrina von Banica). Sylvia’s grandmother Ada was born in Germany, or in Missouri, to German parents.

Sources: Genealogies of Sylvia Browne – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

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

Sylvia’s paternal grandparents, William H. Shoemaker and Hattie/Addie Buscher, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
William H. Shoemaker and Hattie/Addie Buscher on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sylvia’s paternal grandfather, William H. Shoemaker, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Bessie Wallis Warfield

Date of Birth: 19 June, 1896

Place of Birth: Square Cottage, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Death: 24 April, 1986

Place of Death: 4 route du Champ d’Entraînement, Paris, France

Ethnicity: English, small amount of Scottish, remote French Huguenot, Dutch, Irish, Welsh, and Cornish

Wallis Simpson, also known as Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, was an American woman. She was married to Edward VIII, from 3 June, 1937, until 28 May, 1972, his death. Edward VIII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, both from 20 January, 1936 to 11 December, 1936, and abdicated the throne in order to marry her. His status as titular head of the Church of England conflicted with his impending marriage, as the Church disapproved of the King being married to a divorcée with living former husbands.

Wallis was born in Square Cottage, a summer resort located in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Alice (Montague) and Teackle Wallis Warfield. Her parents both had deep roots in Maryland, going back to the 1600s. Her uncle, father’s brother, was S. Davies Warfield (Solomon Davies Warfield), a prominent railroad executive and banker. Edward VIII was later Governor of The Bahamas, from 1940 to 1945.

At the time of her engagement to Edward VIII, Wallis had been divorced from Earl Winfield Spencer, Jr., a pioneering U.S. Navy pilot, and was preparing to divorce (and later did) her then-husband, stockbroker Ernest Simpson (Ernest Aldrich Simpson). Ernest’s own father, Ernest Louis Simpson, who was Jewish, had changed the surname from Solomon to Simpson.

She was Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 1936.

Wallis’ patrilineal line can be traced to Richard Warfield, who was born, c. 1647, in London, England.

Wallis’s paternal grandfather was Henry Mactier Warfield (the son of Daniel Warfield and Ann Mactier). Henry was a flour merchant, and director of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Daniel was the son of Benjamin Warfield and Arianna Dorsey. Ann was the daughter of Alexander Mactier, who was Scottish, and of Frances Crane, who was born on Barbados.

Wallis’s paternal grandmother was Anna W. Emory (the daughter of Richard Emory and Anna Gittings). Richard was the son of Thomas Lane Emory and Elizabeth Hopewell. Wallis’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Archibald Gittings and Elizabeth Bosley.

Wallis’s maternal grandfather was William Latane Montague, a stockbroker (the son of Henry Brown Montague and Mary Anne Moody). William was born in Virginia. Henry was the son of John Montague and Rebecca Brown. Mary Anne was the daughter of John Moody.

Wallis’s maternal grandmother was Sallie Howard Love (the daughter of Thomas Love and Frances Imogene Presbury). Thomas was the son of Thomas Love and Martha Worthington. Frances was the daughter of George Goldsmith Presbury and Sarah Howard.

Source: Genealogy of Wallis Simpson – https://www.geni.com

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Date of Birth: 2003

Ethnicity:
*50% British Isles [English, some Welsh]
*25% mix of Russian and some Polish
*25% African-American

Lana Rockwell is an American actress.

She is the daughter of actress, comedian, and model Karyn Parsons and director, producer, and screenwriter Alexandre Rockwell. Her brother is actor Nico Rockwell.

Lana’s paternal grandfather was Paul Standish Rockwell (the son of Charles Bristed Rockwell and Eleanor Barrow Benson). Paul was born in Rhode Island, of English descent. Charles was the son of Charles Bristed Rockwell and Martha Briggs Skerry. Eleanor was the daughter of Nelson Henry Benson and Mary Abby Hoard.

Lana’s paternal grandmother was Svetlana Ludmila Alexeieff (the daughter of Alexandre Alexandrovitch Alexeieff and Alexandra Alexandrovna Grinevsky/Grinevskya). Svetlana, a painter, was born in France. Alexandre was an artist, filmmaker, and illustrator, who is known for inventing the pinscreen. He was born in Kazan, Russia, and was the son of Alexei Alexeieff. Alexandra was an actress and artist, who was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, of at least half Polish descent, from her own mother’s side.

Lana’s maternal grandfather was named Kenneth B. Parsons. Kenneth was said to be of Welsh descent.

Lana’s maternal grandmother was named Louise Hankerson (the daughter of Lucile Turno). Louise was African-American. Lucile was the daughter of Cyrus Turno and Lizzie.

Sources: Obituary of Lana’s paternal grandmother, Svetlana Ludmila (Alexeieff) Rockwell – https://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Lana’s maternal grandparents, Kenneth B. Parsons and Louise Hankerson – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Gregory Daniel Davies

Place of Birth: St. Asaph, Denbighshire, Wales

Date of Birth: 14 May, 1968

Ethnicity: Welsh, English

Greg Davies is a British stand-up comedian and actor.

He is the son of Pauline and Robert Davies. His father is Welsh. It appears that his mother is English. At the time of his birth, his parents lived in England, but his father drove his mother to Wales so that Greg would be eligible to play on the Welsh national rugby team. Greg was raised in Wem, Shropshire.

His father’s origins are in Porthmadog.

Greg’s paternal grandmother was named Edith (the daughter of William Owen and Elizabeth). William was the son of Evan Owen and Elizabeth Jones.

Greg’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Shaw.

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Birth Name: Joseph Floyd Vaughan

Date of Birth: March 9, 1912

Place of Birth: Clifty, Arkansas, U.S.

Date of Death: August 30, 1952

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

Ethnicity: Welsh, English, German, Scottish

Arky Vaughan was an American professional baseball player. He was a shortstop. In 1985, Arky was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Arky was the son of Laura Vonna (Denney) and Robert Vaughan. He was married to Margaret, with whom he had four children. His nephew, Glenn Vaughan, was also a professional baseball player.

Arky’s paternal grandfather was Pleasant Matthew Vaughan (the son of Benjamin Franklin Vaughan and Cherubia Ann “Cherry” Harp). Pleasant was born in Arkansas. Benjamin was the son of Captain James L. Vaughan and Martha Patty Vaughan. Cherubia was the daughter of Beverly Harp and Sarah Dickerson.

Arky’s maternal grandfather was named William A. Denney. William was born in Tennessee.

Arky’s maternal grandmother was named Tennessee Jane Gardenhire. Tennessee was born in Tennessee.

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

Genealogy of Arky Vaughan (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: John Houston Stockton

Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 26, 1962

Ethnicity:
*father – Irish, as well as English, Welsh, German
*mother – Swiss-German and German

John Stockton is an American professional basketball player. He played his entire NBA career with the Utah Jazz. He holds the NBA record in all-time steals and assists.

John is the son of Clementine and Jack Stockton. His grandfather was professional football player Hust Stockton. John is married to Nada Stepovich, with whom he has six children, including professional basketball players Michael Stockton and David Stockton. Nada’s father, Mike Stepovich, was a Republican politician, who was Governor of Alaska, from June 5, 1957 to August 1, 1958.

John’s paternal grandfather was John Houston “Hust” Stockton (the son of John Houston Stockton and Ellen May Glennon). John’s grandfather Hust was born in Parma, Idaho. John’s great-grandfather John was born in Missouri, the son of Harling Smith Stockton and Amanda C. Myers. Ellen was born in Idaho, the daughter of Patrick Joseph Glennon, Jr., who was Irish, and of Mary Jane Naylor/Nailor.

John’s paternal grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Finnegan (the daughter of Michael James Finnegan and Sarah “Sadie” McKenna). Mary Elizabeth was born in Wisconsin. Michael was the son of Bernard Finnegan and Mary Cavanaugh, and was of Irish descent. Sarah was bon in Michigan, the daughter of John C. McKenna, who was Irish, and of Elizabeth Browne/Brown, who was a Canadian, of Irish parentage.

John’s maternal grandfather was Clement Christian Frei (the son of Johann Philipp Frei and Christina Tschirke/Walburge). Clement was born in Widanu, Switzerland. John’s great-grandfather Johann was the son of Jacob Frei and Anna Marianna Fehr. Christina was born in Weisstannen, St Gallen, the daughter of Christian Tschirke/Tschirgi and Ursula Pfiffner.

John’s maternal grandmother was Philomenia/Philomina/Philomena K. Uhlorn (the daughter of John F. Uhlhorn/Uhlorn and Maria/Mary Bernardina Nuxoll). Philomenia was born in Illinois. John’s great-grandfather John was born in Oldenburg, Germany, the son of Johann Heinrich Uhlhorn and Philomena Bernadina Witthorn. Maria was born in Kentucky, the daughter of German parents, Herman Heinrich Nuxoll, who was born in Dinklage, Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, and Elizabeth Bernadina/Bernardina Autmann, who was born in Oldenburg.

Sources: Genealogies of John’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of John Stockton (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt

Date of Birth: October 11, 1884

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

Date of Death: November 7, 1962

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

Ethnicity: Dutch, English, Scottish, Irish, French, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant German, Welsh, and Belgian [Walloon]

Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. She was the First Lady of the United States, from 1933 to 1945, as the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She was also Chair of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, from April 29, 1946 to December 30, 1952, U.S. Representative to the U.N. Commission on Human Rights, from January 27, 1947 to January 20, 1953, and Chair of the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, from January 20, 1961 to November 7, 1962.

Eleanor was born into a prominent New York family, with many notable ancestors and relatives. She was the daughter of Anna Rebecca (Hall) and Elliott Bulloch Roosevelt. Her parents were socialites. Eleanor had six children with her husband Franklin, including lawyer, politician, and businessperson Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr., writer and newspaper editor Anna Roosevelt Halsted, aviation official Elliott Roosevelt, politician and activist James Roosevelt, and businessperson John Aspinwall Roosevelt.

Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt were fifth cousins, once removed. Eleanor’s great-great-great-great-grandfather, Johannes Roosevelt, was a brother of Franklin’s great-great-great-grandfather, Jacobus Roosevelt. The brothers’ parents were Nicholas Roosevelt and Heyltje Jans Kunst.

ELeanor’s paternal uncle (father’s brother) was politician Theodore Roosevelt, who served as President of the United States, from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909, and her paternal aunts were socialite Bamie Roosevelt and poet, writer, and lecturer Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. Her maternal uncles (mother’s brothers) were champion tennis players Valentine Hall and Edward L. Hall.

Eleanor’s patrilineal line can be traced to Maerten Cornelius van Rosenvelt, who was born, c. 1595, in Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Nederlands, and to his wife Cornelia Lodewyck, who was also born in Haarlem.

Eleanor’s paternal grandfather was Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. (the son of Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt and Margaret Barnhill). Theodore was born in New York, and was a prominent businessperson and philanthropist. Cornelius was also a prominent businessperson, and was the son of James Jacobus Roosevelt and Maria Helen Van Schaack. Margaret was the daughter of Robert Barnhill and Elizabeth Potts.

Eleanor’s paternal grandmother was Martha “Mittie” Bulloch Roosevelt (the daughter of James Stephens Bulloch and Martha “Patsy” Stewart). Eleanor’s grandmother Martha was born in Connecticut, and was a socialite. James was an early Georgia settler and planter, and was the son of James Bulloch and Anne Irvine. Martha was the daughter of Daniel Stewart and Susannah Oswald. Eleanor’s great-great-grandfather James Bulloch was the son of Archibald Stobo Bulloch, a lawyer, soldier, and statesman, who was a Delegate from Georgia to the Continental Congress, in 1775, and Governor of Georgia, from April 15, 1776 to February 22, 1777.

Eleanor’s maternal grandfather was Valentine Gill Hall, Jr. (the son of Valentine Gill Hall and Susan Tonnelé). Eleanor’s grandfather Valentine was born in New York. Eleanor’s great-grandfather Valentine was born in Ireland. Susan was the daughter of John Tonnelé, who was French, and of Rebecca Waterbury. Susan was the sister of politician and farmer John Tonnele. John was the first Roman Catholic member of the New Jersey Legislature.

Eleanor’s maternal grandmother was Mary Livingston Ludlow (the daughter of Edward Hunter Ludlow and Elizabeth Livingston). Mary was born in New York. Edward was a physician and real estate broker, and was the son of Gabriel Verplanck/Ver Planck/Ver Plank Ludlow, a lawyer, who was a Master-in-Chancery, and of Elizabeth A. Hunter. Eleanor’s great-grandmother Elizabeth Livingston was the daughter of Edward Philip Livingston, who was a politician, serving as Lieutenant Governor of New York, from 1831 to 1832; and of Elizabeth Stevens Livingston. Eleanor’s great-great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert R. Livingston, known as “The Chancellor,” who was Chancellor of New York, from July 30, 1777 to June 30, 1801, U.S. Secretary of Foreign Affairs, from October 20, 1781 to June 4, 1783, and U.S. Minister to France, from December 6, 1801 to November 18, 1804.

Eleanor’s matrilineal line can be traced to Cornelia Lubbertse/Lubberts van Elburch, who was born, c. 1632, in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands, and to her mother Marie/Maria Macque.

Sources: Genealogies of Eleanor Roosevelt – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
https://famouskin.com

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Birth Name: Thomas Stewart Udall

Place of Birth: Tuscan, Arizona, USA

Date of Birth: May 18, 1948

Ethnicity: Swiss, Swiss-German, English, Irish, Welsh, possibly Italian

Ancestry/Genealogy: Tom Udall is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from New Mexico since 2008.

Tom Udall was the son of Stewart Udall and Ermalee Lenora Webb. Tom’s father Stewart was also a politician, being the Secretary of the Interior from 1961-1969.

Udall’s paternal grandfather was Levi Stewart Udall, the son of David King Udall and Eliza Luella Stewart. David was born in Missouri, the son of English parents David Udall and Eliza King. Eliza Luella Stewart was born in Salt Lake, Utah.

Udall’s paternal grandmother was Louise Lee, the daughter of John David Lee and Inez Louise Hamblin. John was born in Utah, the son of John Doyle Lee. Inez was born in Utah, the daughter of Jacob Vernon Hamblin Sr. and Louisa Bonelli.

Udall’s maternal grandfather was James Levi Webb, the son of Edward Milo Webb and Charolette Martha Maxwell. Edward was born in Missouri, the son of Caroline Amelia Owens. Charolette was born in Utah, the daughter of William Bailey Maxwell and Lucetia Charolette Bracken.

Udall’s maternal grandmother was Mary Lily Alespach, the daughter of Charles Frederic Alispach and Elisabetha Diem. Charles was born in Switzerland, the son of John Jakob Alispach and Ursula Hanchen. Elisabeth was born in Switzerland, the daughter of Johannes Diem and Anna Elisabeth Frischknecht.

Source: Geni.com (focusing on fathers side)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65504867 (maternal grandfathers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65504875/mary-lillie-webb (maternal grandmothers obituary)

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Birth Name: Douglas Norman Harvey

Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Date of Birth: December 19, 1924

Place of Death: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Date of Death: December 26 1989

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, possibly other

Ancestry/Genealogy: Doug Harvey was a Canadian professional ice hockey defensemen and coach for the National Hockey League (NHL).

Doug Harvey was the son of Alfred Harry Harvey and Martha Shawnee Evans.

Doug Harvey’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Frost Harvey and Eliza Baskett (the daughter of John Baskett and Mary Rachel Weston). Both of Harvey’s paternal grandparents were English.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7270598

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108165105

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108920957

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Birth Name: Stephen Wood Van Buren

Date of Birth: December 28, 1920

Place of Birth: La Ceiba, Honduras

Date of Death: August 23, 2012

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

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

Steve Van Buren was a Honduran-American professional football player. He was a halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles of National Football League (NFL).

Steve was the son of Adeline Lenare Bush and Steven Wood Van Buren, Sr. He had roots in the United States, and was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., from a young age, after being orphaned. Steve was married to Grace, until her death.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was named William Van Buren.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Isabella Wood (the daughter of Stephen Ebert Wood, Jr. and Sarah Ann Thompson).

Steve’s maternal grandfather was James Fisher Bush, Sr. (the son of James Lindsay Bush and Ellen Jane Bodden).

Steve’s maternal grandmother was Ann Catherine Williams (the daughter of Henry Fredrick Williams, Jr. and Elizabeth Adeline Morgan). Henry was born in Wales, and emigrated to Honduras.

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Birth Name: Robert Pershing Doerr

Date of Birth: April 7, 1918

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

Date of Death: November 13, 2017

Place of Death: Junction City, Oregon, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, English, some Belgian [Walloon] and Welsh

Bobby Doerr was an American professional baseball player. He was a second baseman who played all 14 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Boston Red Sox, and a coach.

Bobby was the son of Frances Ida (Herrnberger) and Harold Austin Doerr. He was married to Monica Terpin, until her death, with whom he had a son.

Bobby’s paternal grandfather was John Reuben Doerr (the son of Phillip/Philipp Henry Heinrich/Doerr and Mary Theresa Michaels). John was born in Missouri. Phillip was born in Deggendorf, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, the son of Johann Andreas/Andrew Doerr and Christina Susanna Sophia Doerr. Mary was the daughter of Jacobi/James Michal/Michaels/Michel, who was born in Soumagne, Liege, Walloon Region, Belgium, and of Susanna/Susannah Layton.

Bobby’s paternal grandmother was Emma Flora Muncton (the daughter of Henry Muncton and Jane Day). Emma was born in Vermont, to an English father and a Welsh mother. Henry was the son of John Monkton and Agnes.

Bobby’s maternal grandfather was John Baptist Herrnberger (the son of John Herrberger and Frances Schradinger).

Bobby’s maternal grandmother was Jennie Eliza Strader (the daughter of Aquila/Aquilla Worth Strader and Ida Adella Stancliff). Jennie was born in Kansas. Aquilla was the son of Abel Strader and Tabitha Ward. Ida was the daughter of Chester Haven Stancliff and Sarah Eliza Gore.

Sources: Genealogy of Bobby Doerr – https://www.geni.com

https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Tiffany Rochelle Bolton

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

Date of Birth: August 21, 1971

Ethnicity: Japanese (paternal grandmother), Slovak (great-grandfather), English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant Irish and Welsh

Tiffany Hendra is an American actress and television personality.

Her sister is Natalie Bolton, who appeared on Survivor. Tiffany is married to Australian musician Aaron Hendra.

Tiffany has stated, “My daddy is half Japanese mixed with Cherokee and my mom is a tall beauty mix of Czechoslovakian & Chickasaw. We found out a few years ago we may have Comanche as well.”

Tiffany’s father was born in Japan, to an American father, of English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and distant Welsh, descent, and to a Japanese mother. Her mother is American-born, and has English, one quarter Slovak, and distant Irish and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, ancestry. It is not clear if Tiffany’s Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.

A picture of Tiffany’s paternal grandparents can be seen here.

Tiffany’s paternal grandfather was Aubrey Dell Bolton (the son of Nolie Clay Bolton and Pearl Carrie Smith). Audrey was born in Texas. Nolie was the son of James Tacitus “Bud” Bolton and Mollie Eveline Cobb. Pearl was the daughter of Robert Andrew Smith and Martha Rozelin Arenda Barnett.

Tiffany’s paternal grandmother was named Hanae “Hannah” Hanasawa. Hannah was Japanese.

Tiffany’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Jefferson Terry (who likely was the son of William Jasper Terry and Gertrude Burnett). William was the son of Nathan James Terry and Henrietta Taylor. Gertrude was the daughter of William Allen Jefferson Burnett and Nancy Jane Glasco.

Tiffany’s maternal grandmother was Betty Jo Hoza (the daughter of George Hoza and Opal McKee). George likely was the son of Slovak parents, Paul Hoza and Antonia. Opal was the daughter of Arthur McKee and Mary Alice Norwood.

Sources: Genealogy of Tiffany’s paternal grandfather, Aubrey Dell Bolton – https://www.findagrave.com

Immigration record of Tiffany’s paternal grandmother, Hanae “Hannah” Hanasawa – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: George Ryan Bingham

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

Date of Birth: March 31, 1981

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, French, remote Dutch and Italian

Ryan Bingham is an American singer and songwriter.

He is married to Anna Axster, who has directed his music videos.

One of Ryan’s maternal ancestors was Francis Giovanni Poteet, who was born, c. 1643, in Maryland, and who is said to have been the son of an Italian man surnamed Pattiti/Pattite.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather is/was Tommy Phil “Tom” Bingham (the son of George Hightower Bingham and Emily E. Frier). George was born in New Mexico, the son of Thomas Swindell Bingham and Louella Mae Simcoe. Emily was born in Texas, the daughter of Philip Arthur Frier and Bessie E. Gregg.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Fredda Margaret/Margerit Marcus (the daughter of Fred Andy Marcus and Marguerite/Marguerett Cora Davis). Fredda was born in Texas. Fred was born in Texas, the son of Andy P. Marcus and Mary Frances Allen. Marguerite was born in Texas, the daughter of John William Davis and Julia Lillian Stephenson.

Ryan’s maternal grandfather was Garland Penn Morris (the son of William Penn “Bill” Morris and Lona Pearl Patterson). Garland was born in Texas. William was born in Texas, the son of Thomas Ruffin Morris and Jensey Lou Scott. Lona was born in Texas, the daughter of James Garfield Patterson, whose father was English, and of Mollie Homer.

Ryan’s maternal grandmother is/was named Rae Dean Jackson (the daughter of Roy Ellsworth/Elisworth Jackson and Vergie Alma Langford). Rae was born in Texas. Roy was born in Oklahoma, the son of John Washington Jackson and Jennie Francis Miller. Vergie was born in Texas, the daughter of Enoch Overton Poteet Langford and Mary Jane Brock.

Sources: Obituary of Ryan’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal grandfather, Garland Penn Morris – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal great-grandmother, Lona Pearl (Patterson) Morris – http://www.familysearch.org

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Salling in 2011, Helga Esteb/ Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Mark Wayne Salling

Date of Birth: August 17, 1982

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

Date of Death: January 30, 2018

Place of Death: Sunland, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, German, with more distant Welsh, Scottish, Irish, and Dutch

Mark Salling was an American actor, singer, songwriter, composer, and musician. He was known for his role on the television series Glee.

Mark had deep roots in the American South, going back to the 1600s on many lines. His ancestry included English and German, along with smaller amounts (to varying degrees) of Welsh, Scottish, Dutch, and Irish. In responding to a question about his ancestry on The Wendy Williams Show (2009), Mark stated “I’m whatever you want me to be.”

Mark’s patrilineal line can be traced back to Johan Pierre Salin, who was born, c. 1670, in Furth, Germany.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was John Robert Salling (the son of Minnis Theodore Salling and Harriet Alma Tucker). John was born in Ohio. Minnis was the son of John Henry Salling and Amanda Palestine White. Harriet was the daughter of Robert Bell Tucker and Elizabeth Francis Scott.

Mark’s paternal grandmother was Mildred Aline Archer (the daughter of Claude Falkner Archer and Nancy Aline McIntyre). Mildred was born in Texas. Claude was the son of James Jefferson Archer and Samantha Cooper. Nancy was the daughter of John Thomas McIntyre and Alabama Lamberth.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was Wayne Stanton Wherry (the son of Eli Herbert Wherry and Lois Estella Phare). Wayne was born in Missouri. Eli was the son of William Wherry and Isadora Telitha Matthews. Lois was the daughter of John Jay Phare and Cornelia/Kerna Lourrinda/Laurenda Shaffer.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Cleo Bess Donelson (the daughter of Burgess Alexander/E. Donelson and Ida Dorn). Cleo was born in Texas. Burgess was the son of Aaron Taylor Donelson and Martha Leona Copeland. Ida was the daughter of John Melvin Dorn and Talva/Talvy Ann McCreless.

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

Genealogy of Mark’s paternal great-grandfather, Minnis Theodore Salling – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Mark’s paternal great-grandmother, Harriet Alma (Tucker) Salling – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Mark’s paternal great-grandfather, Claude Falkner Archer and Nancy Aline McIntyre – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Mark’s maternal grandfather, Wayne Stanton Wherry (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Mark’s maternal grandmother, Cleo Bess Donelson – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Blake-Thomas in 2018, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Isabella Rose M. Blake-Thomas

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

Date of Birth: 21 September, 2002

Ethnicity: English, Welsh

Isabella Blake-Thomas is an English actress, writer, and singer.

Isabella’s paternal grandfather was named Ian B. Blake-Thomas.

Isabella’s paternal grandmother was named Carolyn R. M. Davies.

Isabella’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Wright.

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Birth Name: Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 9, 1993

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American, with some English, Scottish, and Welsh
*mother – Polish, German

Kenya Kinski-Jones is an American model.

She is the daughter of German actress and model Nastassja Kinski and American music, film, and television producer and instrumentalist Quincy Jones. Among her paternal half-siblings are actresses Kidada Jones and Rashida Jones. Her maternal half-sister is model and actress Sonja Kinski. Her half-aunt is actress Pola Kinski and her half-uncle is actor Nikolai Kinski.

Kenya’s paternal grandfather was Quincy Delight/Delightt Jones (the son of Caesar Jones and Susannah/Susanna Burgess). Kenya’s grandfather Quincy was born in South Carolina, and was a semi-pro baseball player. Caesar and Susannah were both black. Susannah was the daughter of West Burgess and Adele, or of Osborne Burgess and Elizabeth.

Kenya’s paternal grandmother was Sarah Frances Wells (the daughter of Love Adam Wells and Mary Belle Lanier). Sarah was born in Mississippi. Love, who was black, was the son of Nelson Wells and Sarah Campbell. Mary’s father, James Balance Lanier, was white, and had mostly English, as well as Scottish and Welsh, ancestry. Mary’s mother, Cordelia Dickson, was black.

Kenya’s maternal grandfather was actor Klaus Kinski (born Klaus Gunther Nakszynski, the son of Bruno Nakszyński and Susanne Lutze). Klaus was a German actor, born in Zoppot, Free City of Danzig, present-day Sopot, Poland, and was of part Polish ancestry.

Kenya’s maternal grandmother is Ruth Brigitte Tocki, an actress. Ruth is German (by either birth or citizenship), although Tocki is usually a Polish surname.

Sources: Genealogy of Kenya Kinski-Jones – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Kenya Kinski-Jones (focusing on her father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Obituaries of Kenya’s maternal grandfather, Klaus Kinski – http://www.nytimes.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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