Birth Name: Rocco Winchester Nugent

Date of Birth: July 22, 1990

Ethnicity: Swedish (paternal grandmother), Irish, German, Welsh, English, other

Rocco Nugent is an American actor and producer. He is the son of Shemane and musician Ted Nugent.

Rocco’s paternal grandfather was Warren Henry Nugent (the son of John P. Nugent and Emma Genevieve/M. Ginkel). John was the son of Patrick John Nugent, whose parents were Irish, and of Catherine “Kate” Kennedy, who was Irish. Emma was of German descent, and was the daughter of Peter Apostle Ginkel and Mary Elizabeth Wilshire.

Rocco’s paternal grandmother was Marion Dorothy Johnson (the daughter of Henning Arthur Johnson and Rakel/Rachel Amelia Persson/Person/Pearson). Henning was born in Helsingborg, Skåne, Sweden. Rakel was born in Gammalstorp, Blekinge, Sweden, the daughter of Olof Alfred Persson and Hilda Nathalia Olsson.

Rocco’s maternal grandfather was the son of Ervin Harold Strem and Jean Agnes Thomas. Jean was the daughter of Benjamin J. Thomas, whose parents were Welsh, and of Mary Ephumia Johnson, who was Canadian.

Rocco’s maternal grandmother was named Yvonne Anna Bright.

Sources: Genealogy of Rocco’s father – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Marriage record of Rocco’s paternal great-grandparents, John P. Nugent and Emma Genevieve/M. Ginkel – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Rocco’s paternal great-grandfather, John P. Nugent – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Rocco’s maternal great-grandmother, Jean Agnes (Thomas) Strem – https://www.willandschwarzkoff.com

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Ainsworth in 2017, photo by Joe Seer/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Alexandra Danielle Ainsworth

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

Date of Birth: October 28, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Scottish, German, Irish, Swiss-German, French, Cherokee Native American

Lexi Ainsworth is an American actress.

Lexi has stated that she has “Native American ancestry along with French, Scottish & English.”

According to some trees, one of Lexi’s paternal ancestors is James William David Trader McDaniel, who was born, c. 1716, in Scotland, and his wife, Su Gi Sookie Sally Granny Grasshopper Moytoy, who was born, c. 1729, in Tennessee, and who is said to have been entirely of Cherokee ancestry. Among Lexi’s maternal ancestors is John L. Woody, who was born in Tennessee, c. 1802, and who is said to have been the son of Cherokee Native American parents, John L. Woody, or IV Sub-Chief Catawa Council Cherokee Catawa, and Mary Cherokee or Catawa.

Lexi’s paternal grandfather was Raymond E. Ainsworth (the son of Robert Bruce Ainsworth and Annie Lareda Rae Lewis). Raymond was born in Texas. Robert was born in Texas. Annie was born in Texas, the daughter of John Ezra Lewis and Della D. Franks.

Lexi’s paternal grandmother was Dona Lee Walters (the daughter of Bailey/Baley Reed Walters and Dorothy/Darthy Mae/May Hughes). Dona was born in Oklahoma. Bailey was born in Oklahoma, the son of Heber Grant Walters and Ruthie Pearl Morris. Dorothy was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of Griffith Hughes, who was Welsh, and of Mary Elizabeth DeBord.

Lexi’s maternal grandfather is/was Bert Edward Galloway (the son of Samuel Adams “Sam” Galloway and Helen L. Plum). Bert was born in Oklahoma. Samuel was born in Missouri, the son of Daniel E. Galloway and Ida. Helen was born in Iowa, the daughter of John Albert Plum and Nora Stewart.

Lexi’s maternal grandmother is/was named Lorraine Stewart.

Sources: Obituary of Lexi’s paternal grandmother, Dona Lee (Walters) Lantz – http://obits.oklahoman.com

Information on Lexi’s ancestors – http://www.ancestry.com
http://ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Thomas Daniel Friedkin

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

Date of Birth: 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (great-grandfather), German, English, some Scottish and Dutch, remote Welsh and French

Dan Friedkin is an American businessperson. He is the CEO of The Friedkin Group and its subsidiary Gulf States Toyota Distributors.

Dan is the son of Susan and Thomas H. Friedkin (Thomas Hoyt Friedkin). Thomas was an aviator, stuntman, and the founder of the family company. Dan is married to Debra, with who, he has four children.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Kenny Friedkin (Kenneth Giles Friedkin, the son of Israel “Joel” Friedkin and C. Irene Hedden). Kenny was born in New York, and was an aviator and businessperson. Joel was Russian Jewish. Irene was the daughter of Frank Edward Hedden, who had Dutch and more distant French ancestry, and of Caroline “Carrie” Burr, who was of half Colonial American (English) and half German descent.

Dan’s paternal grandmother was Jean Rosemary Hoyt (the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Hoyt and Maud Roethinger). Jean was born in Wisconsin. Benjamin was the son of Frank Alexander Hoyt, who had Colonial American (English) ancestry, and of Hannah Susan Gilbert. Maud was the daughter of John Roethinger and Anna Barbary Haigis, who were German.

Dan’s maternal grandfather was Russell John Wille (the son of George Charles Wille and Helen Mildred Russell). Russell was born in New York. George Charles was the son of Henry Wille and Alice Juhre, both of German (including Prussian) descent. Helen was the daughter of George D. Russell, whose parents were Scottish, and of Lettie Clara Newell, who had English, and some Scottish and Welsh, ancestry.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Harriet Marcella Mons (the daughter of Harry William Mons and Effie Marie Thompson). Harriet was born in Illinois. Harry was the son of Julius Frederick Mons, who was German, from Wólka, now in Poland, and of Rosa Rohrig, whose parents were German. Effie was the daughter of Albert Henry Thompson and Lestia Clementine Heilman, who were of Colonial American (English and distant Scottish) and Pennsylvania Dutch (German) background, respectively.

Sources: Genealogy of Dan’s father: https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Dan’s maternal grandparents: https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Brandon Norman Lowe

Place of Birth: Newport News, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 6, 1994

Ethnicity: English, some Welsh and Scottish, other

Brandon Lowe is an American professional baseball player. He is a second baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Brandon is the son of Angela and Tommy Lowe. He is married to Madison Martin, who played college softball.

Lowe’s paternal grandfather was Tommy S. Lowe (the son of Rufus Haynie Lowe and Addie Lee Lloyd). Rufus was born in Anderson, South Carolina, the son of John Sterling Lowe and Bertha T. Duncan. Addie was born in South Carolina, the daughter of James Curlen Lloyd and Kinnie Lee Campbell.

Lowe’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Faye Sheriff (the daughter of Ernest Robert Sheriff and Adell Magdeline Jackson). Adell was born in Georgia, the daughter of Lonnie Thomas Jackson and Maude Mahalia Sellers.

Lowe’s maternal grandparents were named Larry Crumley and Norma Tilley.

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

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Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 31, 1992

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, Welsh

Colby Minifie is an American actress.

Colby’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Minifie (the son of William Joseph H. Minifie/Mennifi and Harriett E. Turner). William was the son of an English father and a mother named Kate L. Harriett was the daughter of German parents.

Colby’s paternal grandmother was Frances Turner Jackson (the daughter of Charles Edward Jackson and Mary R. Sparklin). Charles was the son of Henry Jackson and Annie M. Saker, who was born in Wales, to an English father and a Welsh mother. Mary was the daughter of Eugene Sparklin and Mary C. Hardesty.

Colby’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Ward Miles (the son of Russell Livingston Miles and Eleanor Kemp Thomas). Russell was the son of John Ward Miles, whose mother was English, and Mattie Mitchell Kane. Eleanor was the daughter of Edward F. Thomas and Alice Ann Kirtz, and was of mostly German descent.

Colby’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Olive McCutchins Blood (the daughter of Robert McCutchins Blood and Olive Whitmore Nickerson). Elizabeth was born in Canada, to American parents. Robert was the son of Robert Allen Blood and Elizabeth A. McCutchins. Olive was the daughter of Theodore Churchill Nickerson, who was Canadian, and Elizabeth A. Rogers.

Sources: Marriage record of Colby’s parents – https://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Colby’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin Minifie – https://www.nytimes.com

Colby’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin Minifie, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Colby’s great-grandfather, William Joseph H. Minifie/Mennifi, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Colby’s great-grandfather, Charles Edward Jackson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Colby’s maternal grandfather, Thomas Ward Miles – https://www.washingtonpost.com

Colby’s great-great-grandfather, John Ward Miles, on the 1850 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Colby’s great-grandmother, Eleanor Kemp Thomas – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Colby’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Olive McCutchins Blood – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: George Brinton McClellan

Date of Birth: December 3, 1826

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

Date of Death: October 29, 1885

Place of Death: Orange, New Jersey, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, one quarter German, smaller amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Welsh

George B. McClellan was an American soldier, civil engineer, railroad executive, and politician. He was Commanding General of the U.S. Army, from November 1, 1861 to March 11, 1862, and Governor of New Jersey, from January 15, 1878 to January 18, 1881.

He was the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1864.

George was the son of Elizabeth Sophia Steinmetz (Brinton) and George McClellan, a prominent surgeon, who founded Jefferson Medical College. He was married to Nelly, with whom he had two children. Nelly was the daughter of Randolph B. Marcy, a U.S. Army officer who wrote the book Prairie Traveler (1859).

Much of George’s ancestry was Colonial American (mostly English). He was also of one quarter German descent, and smaller amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Welsh. He was descended from both William Brewster (1568-1644) and William Bradford (1590-1657), prominent pilgrim leaders.

George’s paternal grandfather was James McClellan (the son of Brig. General Samuel McClellan and Rachel Abbe). James was born in Connecticut. Samuel fought in the American Revolutionary War, and was the son of William McClellan, who was born in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, and of Jean Calhoun, who was born in Ulster, Ireland. Rachel was the daughter of Joshua Abbe and Mary Ripley.

George’s paternal grandmother was Eunice Eldredge (the daughter of Captain James Eldredge and Lucy Gallup). Eunice was born in Connecticut. James fought in the American Revolutionary War, and was the son of Charles Eldredge and Mary Starr. Lucy was the daughter of Capt. Joseph Gallup and Eunice Williams.

George’s maternal grandfather was John Hill Brinton (the son of George Brinton and Christiana Hill). John was born in Pennsylvania. George was the son of Joseph Brinton, whose parents were English, his father from Sedgley, Staffordshire, West Midlands and his mother from Uffington, Berkshire; and of Mary Pierce, whose parents were also English, her father from Winscombe, North Somerset, and her mother from Oldbury-on-Severn, Thornbury, Gloucestershire. George’s great-grandmother Christiana was the daughter of William Hill and Mary Hunter, who was born in Rathdrun, Wicklow County, Ireland, to an English-born father, from Medomsley, Northumberland, and to an Irish-born mother, whose own parents were from Derbyshire, England.

George’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Steinmetz (the daughter of John Steinmetz and Catherine Keppele). Sarah was born in Pennsylvania, and was of German descent. Catherine was the daughter of John Henry Keppele, who was born in Treschklingen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany, and of Anna Catherine Barbara Bauer.

Sources: Genealogies of George B. McClellan – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of George B. McClellan (focusing on his father’s side) – https://famouskin.com

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

Date of Birth: December 5, 1934

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish

Joan Didion is an American essayist and novelist.

Joan is the daughter of Eduene (Jerrett) and Frank Reese Didion. She was married to novelist, screenwriter, and literary critic John Gregory Dunne, until his death, with whom she had a daughter.

Joan’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Francis Didion (the son of John F. Didion and Mary Jeanette Dreman).

Joan’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Mira Reese (the daughter of David D. Reese and Mira L. Kilgore). David Reese was born in Wales.

Joan’s maternal grandfather was Hermann Daniel Jerrett (the son of Daniel Jerrett and Clarinda Ellen Farnsworth).

Joan’s maternal grandmother was Edna F. Magee (the daughter of James Bernard Magee and Sarah Elizabeth Geiger).

Source: Genealogy of Joan’s parents – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: John Cabell Breckinridge

Date of Birth: January 16, 1821

Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.

Date of Death: May 17, 1875

Place of Death: Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.

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

John C. Breckinridge was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He served as Vice President of the United States, from March 4, 1857 to March 4, 1861. He was elected to the position in 1856. Also as a Member of the Democratic Party, he was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky, from March 4, 1851 to March 3, 1855, and a U.S. Senator from Kentucky, from March 4, 1861 to December 4, 1861. Later, he was Confederate States Secretary of War, from February 6, 1865 to May 10, 1865.

He was one of the Democratic Party’s two nominees for President of the United States in 1860, representing the Southern Democrats.

Vice President Breckinridge was born in Thorn Hill, his family’s estate, the son of Mary Clay (Smith) and Cabell Breckinridge (Joseph Cabell Breckinridge), a politician, who was Secretary of State of Kentucky, from September 2, 1820 to September 1, 1823, among other duties. His uncle was politician and Presbyterian minister Robert Jefferson Breckinridge. Vice President Breckinridge’s grandfather John Breckinridge was also a politician, who was Attorney General of Kentucky, from December 19, 1793 to November 30, 1797, Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives, from 1799 to 1800, a U.S. Senator from Kentucky, from March 4, 1801 to August 7, 1805, and U.S. Attorney General, from August 7, 1805 to December 14, 1806.

Vice President Breckinridge’s maternal grandfather, Samuel Stanhope Smith, was a Presbyterian minister, the founder-president of Hampden–Sydney College, and also President of the College of New Jersey, now Princeton University, from 1795 to 1812. Vice President Breckinridge’s maternal great-grandfather, John Witherspoon, was a Presbyterian minister and a Founding Father of the United States, who was a delegate from New Jersey to the Second Continental Congress, and a signatory to the Declaration of Independence of the United States.

Vice President Breckinridge was married to Mary Cyrene Burch Breckinridge, until his death. The couple had six children, including Clifton R. Breckinridge, a Democratic politician, who was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas, from March 4, 1883 to August 14, 1894. Through Clifton, Vice President Breckinridge’s grandchildren included lieutenant general James Carson Breckinridge, and Mary Carson Breckinridge, who founded the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS).

Vice President Breckinridge’s paternal grandfather was John Breckinridge (the son of Robert Breckenridge and Lettice/Letitia Preston). John was born in Virginia. Robert was born in County Derry, Ulster, Ireland, the son of Alexander Breckenridge, who was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and of Jane Preston, who was born in Derry, County Cavan, Ulster. Vice President Breckinridge’s great-grandmother Lettice was born in Lima, Londonderry, Ireland, the daughter of John Preston, who was born in Limavady, and of Elizabeth Patton, whose own father, shipping magnate Henry Patton, was born in Caiggo, Dundee, County of Angus, Scotland, and whose own mother was born in Kilmacrennan, County Donegal, Ulster. Robert and Lettice are sometimes described as cousins to some degree. Lettice’s family became the prominent Preston political family of Virginia. Through his grandfather’s line, Vice President Breckinridge was a half-first cousin, once removed, of James D. Breckinridge, who was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Vice President Breckinridge’s paternal grandmother was Mary Hopkins “Polly” Cabell (the daughter of Joseph Cabell and Mary Hopkins). Vice President Breckinridge’s grandmother Mary was born in Virginia, and was from Virginia’s Cabell political family. Joseph was the son of William Cabell, who was born in Warminster, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England, and of Elizabeth Burks. Vice President Breckinridge’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Arthur Hopkins and Elizabeth Pettus, or of Samuel Hopkins.

Vice President Breckinridge’s maternal grandfather was Samuel Stanhope Smith (the son of The Rev. Robert Smith and Elizabeth Blair). Samuel was born in Pennsylvania. The Rev. Robert was born in Londonderry, Ireland. Elizabeth was the daughter of Samuel James Blair and Martha Campbell Lyle, who were born in Antrim, Ireland.

Vice President Breckinridge’s maternal grandmother was Ann/Anne/Anna Witherspoon (the daughter of John Witherspoon and Elizabeth Montgomery). John was born in Manse of Yester, Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland, the son of The Rev. James Alexander Witherspoon and Anne Walker. He was a descendant of Presbyterian leader John Welsh of Ayr, and, evidently, of Scottish minister, theologian, writer, and Protestant Reformation leader, John Knox. Elizabeth was born in Drakemyre, North Ayrshire, Scotland, the daughter of Robert Montgomery and Janet Cossar.

Sources: Genealogies of John C. Breckinridge – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Annika Noelle Kucheman

Place of Birth: Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1987

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

Annika Noelle is an American actress.

Annika’s paternal grandfather was Henry Bernard Kucheman (the son of Henry Bernard Kucheman and Catherine Quensen/Quenson/Guison). Annika’s grandfather Henry was born in Kentucky. Annika’s great-grandfather Henry was the son of Heinrich “Henry” Kuchemann, who was German, and of Helena Thomas, whose parents were German. Catherine was born in Maryland, the daughter of Frederick Albert Otto Quensen, who was German, and of Maria Anna Wilhelmina “Minna/Mary” Pensel, whose parents were German.

Annika’s paternal grandmother was Helen Frances Hall (the daughter of William Truby Hall and Catharine Augusta “Kate” Buchanan). Frances was born in Kentucky. William was born in Virginia, the son of Francis K. Hall and Laura Gay Gullion. Catherine was born in Virginia, the daughter of John Edward Buchanan and Anne Thompson.

Annika’s maternal grandfather was Edward Ward Groome (the son of Edward Groome and Dorothy Elizabeth Redmond). Annika’s grandfather Edward was born in Washington, D.C. Annika’s great-grandfather Edward was born in North Carolina, the son of Henry Thomas Groome/Grooms and Mary Alma Newton. Dorothy was born in South Carolina, the daughter of James F. Redmond and Elizabeth J. Tucker.

Annika’s maternal grandmother was Myla Adelle Storey (the daughter of Ralph George Storey and Ruth Mary Petreman). Myla was born in Illinois. Ralph was born in Illinois, the son of William M. Storey, who was English, and of Agnes A. Anderson. Ruth was born in Minnesota, the daughter of William H. Petreman, whose parents were from Switzerland, and of Christina Rissi, who was born in Switzerland, and likely was Swiss-German.

Sources: Obituary of Annika’s paternal grandmother, Helen Frances (Hall) Kucheman – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Annika’s maternal grandmother, Myla (Storey) Groome – http://newspaperarchive.com

Genealogy of Annika’s maternal grandfather, Edward Ward Groome – http://familysearch.org

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Newton in 2011, image via Joe Seer/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Kathryn Evan Newton

Date of Birth: February 8, 1997

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, other

Kathryn Newton is an American actress and golfer. She has also been credited as Kathryn Love Newton. She has starred in the films Paranormal Activity 4, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and Freaky, among many others.

She is the daughter of Robin and David Newton.

Kathryn’s maternal grandfather is Robert Bruce Burge (the son of Raymond Gilmer Burge and Kathleen/Catherine Hattie Evans). Robert was born in New York. Raymond was the son of Thomas Pinkney Burge and Jettie Mae Tilley. Kathleen was born in California, to Welsh parents, William Evans and Harriet.

Kathryn’s maternal grandmother was Emily Janice Owen (the daughter of Burton Lacy Owen and Kathleen Trent). Emily was born in Virginia. Burton was the son of John James Owen and Carrie Lee Hailey. Kathleen was the daughter of Pleasant Edward “P. E.” Trent and Ina/Ida May/Mae Carwile.

Sources: Genealogy and obituary of Kathryn’s maternal great-grandfather, Raymond Gilmer Burge – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Kathryn’s maternal grandmother, Emily Janice (Owen) Newton – https://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Kathryn’s maternal great-grandparents, Burton Lacy Owen and Kathleen Trent – https://www.familysearch.org

Kathryn’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Pleasant Edward “P. E.” Trent and Ina/Ida May/Mae Carwile, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Kathryn’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Pleasant Edward “P. E.” Trent – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Kathryn’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Ina/Ida May/Mae (Carwile) Trent – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Claudia Alta Taylor

Date of Birth: December 22, 1912

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

Date of Death: July 11, 2007

Place of Death: West Lake Hills, Texas, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish and German, distant Welsh

Lady Bird Johnson was an American socialite. She was the wife of Lyndon B. Johnson, who was Vice President of the United States and then President of the United States, and, as such, she was Second Lady of the United States, from 1961 to 1963, and then First Lady of the United States, from 1963 to 1969.

Lady Bird was the daughter of Minnie Lee (Patillo) and Thomas Jefferson “T.J.” Taylor, a merchant, politician, and landowner who traded in cotton. Lady Bird and Lyndon had two children. Her nickname came from her nursemaid Alice Tittle, who said she was as “purty as a ladybird.”

Lady Bird’s maternal great-great-great-great-great-grandfather James Pattillo was born, c. 1690, in Scotland. The surname was evidently spelled Pittilok many generations earlier.

Lady Bird’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Jefferson Taylor (the son of William Lancaster Taylor and Sarah Ann Shaffer). Thomas was born in Alabama. William was the son of William Lancaster Taylor and Nancy Ann Collins.

Lady Bird’s paternal grandmother was Emma Louisa/Louise Bates (the daughter of Elihu Bates and Elizabeth Parr). Emma was born in South Carolina.

Lady Bird’s maternal grandfather was Luther “Luke” Pattillo (the son of Alfred Cato Pattillo and Catherine Shelbach). Luther was born in Alabama. Alfred was the son of Littleberry Pattillo and Mary Ann Simpson.

Lady Bird’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Jane Myrick (the daughter of George Myrick and Nancy Mason Temple). Sarah was born in Alabama. Nancy was the daughter of Benjamin Temple and Jincy Stembridge.

Sources: Genealogies of Lady Bird Johnson – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.findagrave.com

Lady Bird Johnson on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Lady Bird’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Lady Bird’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

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Stewart in 2011, Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Kristen Jaymes Stewart

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 9, 1990

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
*mother – one half Ashkenazi Jewish (most likely matrilineal)

Kristen Stewart is an American actress, model, and director. She is known for starring as Bella in the Twilight films, and for her many roles across both wide and indie releases, including The Messengers, Adventureland, Still Alice, and Undertow.

Her father, John Stewart, is an American stage manager and television producer. He has English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry.

Her mother, Jules Mann-Stewart (originally Urman), is a script supervisor and director. Kristen’s mother was adopted by Norma Beatrice (Gordezky) and Benny Urman. They were a Jewish couple residing in California, who had married in 1947, and adopted Kristen’s mother in 1953. They also spent time in Maroochydore, Australia during her mother’s teenage years.

Kristen’s mother was raised Jewish. At the time, most Jewish couples in the United States adopted babies who had a Jewish biological mother (and sometimes a Jewish biological father as well).

A DNA test taken by Kristen stated that her genetic ancestry is:

*24% Ashkenazi Jewish

Given Kristen’s DNA results, it is likely that her biological maternal grandmother was Jewish.

Kristen’s paternal grandfather was Carroll Dale Stewart (the son of Alonzo Milton “Lonnie” Stewart and Euna “Una” Pendery/Pendry). Carroll was born in Missouri. Alonzo was the son of Allen Stewart and Rebecca Ann “Becky” Brewer. Euna was the daughter of James E. Pendry/Pendery and Mary Etta Townsend, whose own maternal grandparents were Irish.

Kristen’s paternal grandmother was Helen Grayce Hayden (the daughter of Benjamin J. “Jack” Hayden and Hazel Hortense Higbee). Helen was born in Missouri. Benjamin was the son of Elijah William “E. W.”/Bud Hayden and Mary Jenkins. Hazel was the daughter of John Lee Higbee and Catherine Eleanor “Kate” Marks.

Kristen’s adoptive grandfather Benny Urman was born in Oklahoma, the son of Polish Jewish parents, Joseph/Joe Urman and Sadie Weintraub.

Kristen’s adoptive grandmother Norma Gordezky was born in Illinois, the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Sam Gordezky and Sophie/Sophia Goldstein.

Sources: Genealogies of Kristen’s paternal grandparents, Carroll Dale Stewart and Helen Grayce (Hayden) Stewart – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Kristen’s paternal grandmother, Helen Grayce (Hayden) Stewart – https://www.legacy.com

Kristen’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Mary Etta Townsend, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Mention of Kristen’s mother in B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) in Van Nuys in 1967 – https://newspaperarchive.com

Marriage record of Kristen’s adoptive maternal grandparents, Benny Urman and Norma Beatrice Gordezky – https://www.familysearch.org

Kristen’s adoptive maternal grandfather, Benny Urman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Benny Urman on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Howard Gresham Hawkins III

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 8, 1952

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Irish, Scottish, German, Welsh
*mother – Swedish, German

Howie Hawkins is an American trade unionist and environmental activist.

He was the Green Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 2020.

He is the son of Gloria Altinea (Olson) and Howard Gresham Hawkins, Jr.

Howie’s paternal grandfather was Howard Gresham Hawkins (the son of Christopher Columbus Hawkins and Laura R. Shew). Howie’s grandfather Howard was born in Indiana. Christopher Columbus was the son of John Hawkins and Julia Carter, who was born in Ireland. Laura was the daughter of John Phillip Shew and Ann Mariah Hottel.

Howie’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Josephine Smith (the daughter of Joseph Peter Smith and Grace Gertrude Camp). Margaret was born in Missouri. Grace was the daughter of Joseph W. Camp and Mary Frances Taylor.

Howie’s maternal grandfather was named Albert Edward Olson. Albert was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents.

Howie’s maternal grandmother was Mary Dresen (the daughter of August Henry Dresen and Katherine Hartung). Mary was born in Michigan. August was born in Wisconsin, the son of Andreas A. Dresen, who was born in Widdersdorf, Koln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, and of Eva Rosendahl, who was Prussian.

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

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Larter in 2014, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Alison Elizabeth Larter

Place of Birth: Cherry Hill, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 28, 1976

Ethnicity: English, Irish, small amounts of Scottish and Welsh, distant Dutch and French-Canadian

Ali Larter is an American actress and model. She is known for her roles in the Final Destination and Resident Evil films, as well as Varsity Blues and many other features.

Ali is the daughter of Margaret, a realtor, and Danforth Cowperthwait Larter, a trucking executive. She is married to stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Hayes MacArthur, with whom she has two children.

Ali’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Ely Larter (the son of Arthur Ely Larter and Rachel Anna Poillon). Ali’s grandfather Arthur was born in New Jersey. Arthur’s stepfather was G. Danforth Williamson. Ali’s great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Robert E. Larter, who was born in England, and of Adelaide Gertrude Ely. Rachel was the daughter of John James Herring Poillon and Fredericka/Frederica M. Maxwell.

Ali’s paternal grandmother was Julia/Peggy Cowperthwait (the daughter of Frederick/Fred Nichols Cowperthwait and Ada C. Williams). Julia was born in New Jersey. Frederick was the son of Bernard Morgan Cowperthwaite and Mary Josephine Nichols. Ada was the daughter of English parents, George Henry Williams and Julia Alesbury.

Ali’s maternal grandfather was John Connard Walker, Jr. (the son of John Connard Walker, Sr. and Margaret O’Neil). Ali’s grandfather John was born in Pennsylvania. Margaret was born in Renton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, to Irish parents, John O’Neil and Margaret McKenney/McKinney, from Ballymoney, Antrim.

Ali’s maternal grandmother was Katharine L. Olivit (the daughter of Joseph Leon Olivit and Margaret T. Lamb). Katharine was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was the son of Samuel Butts Olivit, whose mother was of Irish descent, and of Maria Louise Gobeille, who was of French-Canadian and English ancestry. Margaret was the daughter of John Gordon Lamb, who was of Scottish descent, and of Abbie B. Hollinshead.

Sources: Marriage record of Ali’s paternal great-grandparents, Arthur Ely Larter and Rachel Anna Poillon – https://www.familysearch.org

Ali’s paternal great-grandfather, Arthur Ely Larter, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Ali’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Robert E. Larter and Adelaide Gertrude Ely, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Ali’s paternal great-great-grandparents, John James Herring Poillon and Fredericka/Frederica M. Maxwell – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Ali’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Bernard Morgan Cowperthwaite and Mary Josephine Nichols – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ali’s maternal grandfather, John Connard Walker, Jr. – https://www.legacy.com

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Driver with Lena Dunham in 2013, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Adam Douglas Driver

Place of Birth: San Bernardino, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 19, 1983

Ethnicity: English, one eighth Dutch/Frisian, German, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, more distant Welsh and French, remote Swedish

Adam Driver is an American actor. He is the son of Nancy (Needham) and Joe Douglas Driver. His father’s family is from Arkansas and his mother’s family is from Indiana, where Adam was raised, in Mishawaka. His stepfather is a Baptist minister, and Adam had a religious Baptist upbringing. He is married to actress Joanne Tucker, with whom he has one child.

After 9/11, Adam joined the United States Marine Corps, and served in Afghanistan. He later founded Arts in the Armed Forces, a non-profit foundation, which stages theatrical performances for military personnel. Adam is a Lance Corporal in the Marines.

His father has English, German, Scottish, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant Welsh and French, and remote Swedish, ancestry. A picture of Adam’s father can be seen here. Adam’s mother has English, one fourth Dutch/Frisian, and some German and Irish, ancestry.

While Adam was cast as a Jewish character a few times, most notably in This Is Where I Leave You (2014) and BlacKkKlansman (2018), he is not himself of Jewish heritage.

Adam’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced to John Driver, who was born, c. 1675, in Avening, England or Isle of Wight County, Virginia, to parents of English origin, Giles Driver and Olive Hardy.

Adam’s paternal grandfather was Kelly Potter Driver, Jr. (the son of Kelly Potter Driver, Sr. and Rosa/Rosie/Rose Bell Whiteside). Adam’s grandfather Kelly was born in Arkansas. Adam’s great-grandfather Kelly was the son of Miles/Milas Washington Driver and Sarah Elizabeth Johnson. Rosa was the daughter of Jacob Davis Whiteside and Eliza Ann Withers.

Adam’s paternal grandmother was Edith Mae Fisher (the daughter of Joe Guy Fisher, Sr. and Belva/Belvia/Belvie Yeager). Edith was born in Arkansas. Joe was the son of Walter S./W. Fisher and Mary Jane Quattlebaum. Belva was the daughter of Charles O. Yeager and Irene Almeda Favors.

Adam’s maternal grandfather was Ira Lee Needham (the son of Lester G. Needham and Gertrude Dykstra/Dexter). Ira Lee was born in Indiana. Lester was the son of Ira H. Needham and Flora Anna Harrington. Gertrude was born in Indiana, to Dutch parents, John H. Dykstra/Dexter and Jantje/Jennie F. Kuypers/Kipers. Gertrude had roots in Friesland.

Adam’s maternal grandmother is Dolores Lavone Pettit (the daughter of Theodore George Pettit and Florence Geneve/Geneva/Genieve Ullrich). Dolores was born in Indiana. Theodore was the son of William Clayton Pettit and Cora Ethel Campbell. Florence was the daughter of Jacob Ullrich and Nellie Blanche Carpenter. Jacob was the son of a German father and an Irish mother.

Sources: Genealogy of Adam Driver – http://www.geni.com

Adam’s paternal grandfather, Kelly Potter Driver, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Adam’s paternal grandfather, Kelly Potter Driver, Jr. – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Adam’s paternal great-grandfather, Kelly Potter Driver – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Adam’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Jacob Davis Whiteside – https://www.ancestry.com

Adam’s paternal grandmother, Edith Mae Fisher, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Adam’s paternal grandmother, Edith Mae (Fisher) Driver – http://assuredpeace.com

Genealogy of Adam’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Mary Jane Quattlebaum (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Adam’s aunt (mother’s sister) – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Adam’s maternal grandfather, Ira Lee Needham (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Adam’s maternal grandfather, Ira Lee Needham, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Adam’s maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Dexter/Dykstra (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Adam’s maternal grandmother, Dolores Lavone Pettit, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Adam’s maternal great-grandfather, Theodore George Pettit, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Adam’s maternal great-grandmother, Florence Geneve/Geneva/Genieve Ullrich, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Martin in 2012, photo by PrPhotos

Birth Name: Stephen Glenn Martin

Place of Birth: Waco, McLennan, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 14, 1945

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

Steve Martin is an American actor, musician, comedian, writer, producer, and banjo player. He is the son of Mary Lee (Stewart) and Glenn Vernon Martin. He was born in Waco, Texas, and grew up Inglewood, California. He was raised a Southern Baptist.

Steve is married to writer Anne Stringfield, with whom he has a daughter.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was Homer Hall Martin (the son of William Samuel Martin and Elizabeth Jane Martin). Homer was born in Texas. William was the son of John Seil “William” Martin and Harriet E. Driscoll. Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert Washington Martin and Eliza/Elizabeth Boone Smart.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was Dora Lee Holmes (the daughter of Edwin/Edward Henry Holmes and Ida Mae Davenport). Dora was born in Texas. Edwin was the son of Edward Camp Holmes and Leah R. Popham. Ida was the daughter of Elza Alexander Davenport and Frances Catherine/Katherine Ferguson.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was William Marcus Stewart (the son of William R. Stewart and Mollie E. Richardson). Steve’s grandfather William was born in Mississippi.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was Katherine/Kathryn Laura “Kate” Siddall (the daughter of Stephen Jasper Siddall and Minnie Permelia Miller). Katherine was born in Texas. Steve’s great-grandfather Stephen Siddall was the son of Abner S. Y. Siddall. Minnie was the daughter of James Norman Miller and Mary Ann Tisdale.

Sources: Genealogies of Steve Martin (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.wargs.com
http://www.geni.com
https://gw.geneanet.org
https://www.wikitree.com

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

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

Steve’s paternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth Jane Martin, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Steve’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Steve’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Steve’s maternal great-grandmother, Minnie Permelia Miller – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Howard Andrew Williams

Date of Birth: December 3, 1927

Place of Birth: Wall Lake, Sac, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: September 25, 2012

Place of Death: Branson, Missouri, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Welsh, Scottish

Andy Williams was an American singer. While known as a solo performer, he was also a member of the singing quartet The Williams Brothers, with his brothers, Dick Williams, Bob Williams, and Don Williams.

Andy was the son of Florence Belle (Finley) and Jay Emerson Williams, who worked in insurance and the post office. He was raised partly in Cheviot, Ohio. Andy was married to Debbie Haas, until his death. He had three children with his former wife, French-born singer, actress, and dancer Claudine Longet.

Andy’s paternal grandfather was Gilbert Elmer Williams (the son of George W. Williams and Ellen Alzora Bailey). Gilbert was born in Iowa. Ellen was the daughter of David Wallingsford Bailey and Vashti Denny Belding.

Andy’s paternal grandmother was Louisa/Louise Ripke (the daughter of August Ripke/Ripkee and Catherine Marie Elizabeth Wiegerefe/Woodruff). Andy’s grandmother Louisa was German.

Andy’s maternal grandfather was named Andrew Blanchard Finley. Andrew was born in Illinois.

Andy’s maternal grandmother was Louisa Jane Robinson (the daughter of Samuel Robinson and Margaret McRae). Louisa was born in Illinois, to Canadian parents. Samuel was born in Durham, Ontario, the son of Sala Robinson and Louisa Schryer. Margaret was the daughter of Christopher McRae, who was born in Scotland, and of Selinda Phelps.

Sources: Genealogies of Andy Williams – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Andy Williams (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Death record of Andy’s paternal grandmother, Louisa/Louise (Ripke) Williams – https://www.familysearch.org

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Davis in 2018, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Hope Denise Davis

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

Date of Birth: March 23, 1964

Ethnicity: Welsh, other

Hope Davis is an American actress. She is the daughter of Joan and William Davis. She was raised in Tenafly, New Jersey. Hope is married to actor Jon Patrick Walker, with whom she has two children.

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Birth Name: Hillary Hayward-Thomas

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

Date of Birth: January 6, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, German, Scottish, Irish, Czech, French-Canadian

Hilaria Baldwin is an American fitness and wellness expert, yoga instructor, and author. She is married to actor Alec Baldwin, with whom she has five children.

While Hilaria is sometimes believed to be of Spanish origin, including roots in Mallorca, this is not the case. Her parents did move to Mallorca when she was in her 20s.

Hilaria’s children all have Spanish/Italian first names.

Hilaria’s paternal grandfather was David Lloyd Thomas (the son of Enoch Anson Thomas and Mary Freda Weeks). David was born in Iowa. Enoch was the son of John Williams Thomas and Dora Lovisa Gallup. Mary was the daughter of Alva B. Weeks and Christiane Schmidt.

Hilaria’s paternal grandmother was Mary Lou Artman (the daughter of Walter Hubert Artman and Mary Helen Springer). Hilaria’s grandmother Mary Lou was born in Kansas. Walter was the son of John Stephens/Stephen Artman and Rebecca Evaline Baker. Hilaria’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Samuel F. Springer and Norma Evalina Kerr.

Hilaria’s maternal grandfather is Charles Byrne Hayward (the son of Milton Albert Hayward and Mary Anna Helen Byrne). Charles was born in Massachusetts. Milton was the son of Thomas H. Hayward and Agnes M. Hilaria’s great-grandmother Mary Anna was the daughter of Thomas J. Byrne and Anna V. Freniere.

Hilaria’s maternal grandmother was Irene Lillian Webler (the daughter of Francis M. R. Webler and Lillian Antonia Rura). Irene was born in Massachusetts. Francis was the son of Byron Martin Webler and Minervia B. Stahnke. Hilaria’s great-grandmother Lillian was the daughter of Czech parents, Victor Freddie Rura and Anna Alexik.

Sources: Genealogies of Hilaria Baldwin – https://1.bp.blogspot.com
https://www.geni.com

Hilaria’s maternal great-grandparents, Francis M. R. Webler and Lillian Antonia Rura, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Charles Joseph Crist, Jr.

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

Date of Birth: July 24, 1956

Ethnicity:
*father – Cypriot Greek, Lebanese
*mother – Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Swiss, Welsh

Charlie Crist is an American politician and lawyer. As a member of the Democratic Party, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida, since January 3, 2017. Previously, as a Republican, he was Education Commissioner of Florida, from January 3, 2001 to January 7, 2003, Attorney General of Florida, from January 7, 2003 to January 2, 2007, and Governor of Florida, from January 2, 2007 to January 4, 2011.

Charlie is the son of Nancy (Lee) and Charles Joseph Crist. He was raised in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Charlie’s paternal grandfather was named Adam Christodoulos/Christodoulou/Chrystotoulou. Adam was born on Cyprus.

Charlie’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Khoury.

Charlie’s maternal grandfather was named Waleen Lee.

Charlie’s maternal grandmother was named Margaret Rich.

Sources: Genealogy of Charlie Crist – http://www.wargs.com

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

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