Finn Wolfhard – 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2017 – Arrivals – The Shrine Expo Hall, 665 W Jefferson Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: December 23, 2002

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (one quarter), German, Scandinavian, Welsh, Irish

Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor and musician. He is known for starring in the show Stranger Things, and the films It (2017), It Chapter Two (2019), and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. His brother is actor Nick Wolfhard.

He has said:

[Finn’s] my given, full name. Finn’s not short for anything; it’s just Finn Wolfhard. And then Wolfhard means, I think, heart of the wolf in German. What’s funny is I’m German, but then I’m like French – I’m French and German and then Jewish. It’s really weird. I have really weird blood. And then I go to Catholic school, which is really weird.

He has specified:

My mother was adopted by a family of French, Irish, British and Canadian descent. My mother’s birth mother was from Wales and Ireland, but she didn’t know anything about her birth. Eventually, through genetic testing, my mom found out she was half-Jewish. On the other hand, my father thought he was Jewish, but found out he was actually from Germany and Scandinavia. My dad converted to Catholicism in his 40s, so the past year, he’s been attending Catholic school. It’s pretty complicated, but this is my background.

Finn’s maternal great-great-aunt was silent film and theatre actress Rita Jolivet.

Finn likely is descended from John Wolfgang Wolfhard, who was born, in 1903, in Bichofingen, Germany. John was the son of Karl Adolf Wolfhard and Mathilde Guth. Mathilde was a pastor’s daughter.

Finn’s paternal grandparents are named Michael Richard Wolfhard and Nora.

Finn’s adoptive maternal grandfather was Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet (the son of Alfred Eugene Jolivet and Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora LaTouche, later known as Trixie Witherbee). Finn’s grandfather Lawrence was born in Dieppe, France, and was raised at least partially in Stowe, England. Lawrence was president of the British Columbia Liberal Association. Finn’s great-grandfather Alfred was born in Richmond, Surrey, England, the son of parents from Paris, France, Charles Eugene Jolivet, who owned vineyards in France, and Pauline Hélène Vaillant/Vaillent/Valunt, a concert musician, whose own mother was of Welsh descent. Alfred’s sister was actress Rita Jolivet. Finn’s great-grandmother Beatrice was born in London, England, the daughter of James LaTouche/La Touche and Mary May Cummings/Cummins/Crimmins.

Finn’s adoptive maternal grandmother was Patricia Mary “Trish” Lynch (the daughter of Arthur Louis Lynch and Janet Hunter Elizabeth Doughty). Patricia was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Arthur was born in Carleton, Ontario, Canada, of Irish descent, and was the son of William Joseph/John Lynch and Ann Josephine “Annie” Mullin. Janet was born in Wanstead, Essex, England, and was the daughter of George Bell/Sell Doughty and Janet Hunter Kerr, who was of Scottish descent.

Sources: History of the Wolfhard family – http://www.wolfhard.info

Article about Finn’s great-great-aunt, silent film actress Rita Jolivet – http://nightcrawlervideos.blogspot.com

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

Marriage announcement of Finn’s maternal grandparents, Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet and Patricia Mary Lynch – https://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Finn’s maternal grandfather, Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet – https://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Finn’s maternal great-grandparents, Alfred Eugene Jolivet and Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora (LaTouche) Witherbee – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Finn’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Eugene Jolivet and Pauline Hélène Vaillant/Vaillent/Valunt – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Finn’s maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora LaTouche (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Death record of Finn’s maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora (LaTouche) Witherbee Jolivet – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Finn’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Mary “Trish” (Lynch) Jolivet – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Edi Christine Patterson

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

Date of Birth: September 19, 1974

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

Edi Patterson is an American actress and writer. She is known for her roles on the series Partners, Vice Principals, and The Righteous Gemstones, among others.

Edi’s maternal grandfather was Inman Garrett Jobe (the son of William Claube Jobe and Lydia Eleanor “Tina” Heslep). Inman was born in Texas. William was born in Texas, the son of William Harvey Jobe and Nancy Ellen Inman. Lydia was born in Texas, the daughter of John Thomas Heslep and Susan Elizabeth Garrett.

Edi’s maternal grandmother was Mary Lee Dearen (the daughter of Jesse Sylvester “Jessie” Dearen/Deering and Ruby Odessa Newton). Mary was born in Texas. Jesse was born in Texas, the son of William Bedford Dearen and Valrie Nora Siegler. Ruby was born in Texas, the daughter of Green Washington Newton and Sarah Margaret May Headrick.

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Birth Name: Jared Lawrence Hess

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: July 18, 1979

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Danish, Norwegian, Manx, Swiss-German, distant French, Dutch, and Flemish Belgian

Jared Hess is an American filmmaker. Jared and his wife, Jerusha Hess, are filmmaking partners. They are known for their work on movies Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009).

He was raised in Preston, Idaho.

Jared’s paternal grandfather was Wendell Hess (the son of Clarence Eugene Hess and Norma Loretta Larsen). Wendell was born in Utah. Clarence was born in Utah, the son of William Alma Hess and Jane Ann Hadfield, whose parents were English. Norma was born in Utah, the daughter of Marius Antoni “Mark” Morgensen Larsen, who was Danish, and of Agnes Loretta Loveland.

Jared’s paternal grandmother is Elsie Louise Turley (the daughter of Lawrence Edward Turley and Florence McBride). Elsie was born in Utah. Lawrence was born in Mexico, to parents from Utah, Edward Franklin Turley and Annie Sariah Martineau. Florence was born in Arizona, the daughter of Peter Howard McBride, whose father was Scottish, and of Elsie Elizabeth Craig.

Jared’s maternal grandfather was Wallace Eldean Holliday (the son of Wallace Comish Holliday and Eudora Jensen). Jared’s grandfather Wallace was born in Idaho. Jared’s great-grandfather Wallace was born in Utah, the son of George Wallace Holliday, whose parents were English, and of Pearl Stanford Comish, whose parents were from the Isle of Man and England. Eudora was born in Idaho, the daughter of Nahum Richard Jensen, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Mary Lovina Monson, whose father was the son of a Norwegian father and a Danish mother, and whose mother was English.

Jared’s maternal grandmother was Lois Kent (the daughter of Elbern Ray Kent and Ada Wager). Lois was born in Utah. Elbern was born in Utah, the son of James Ray Kent and Ettie Burnham. Ada was born in Idaho, the daughter of Samuel George Wager, whose parents were from England and Wales, and of Charlotte Knight.

Sources: Genealogy of Jared Hess – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Jared’s maternal grandmother, Lois (Kent) Holiday – http://deseret.com

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Birth Name: Jerusha Elizabeth Demke

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: July 12, 1980

Ethnicity: English, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Swiss-German, Scottish, Welsh, Manx

Jerusha Hess is an American filmmaker. Jerusha and her husband, Jared Hess, are filmmaking partners. They are known for their work on movies Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009).

Jerusha’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Raymond Demke (the son of Ernst Franz Karl August Demke and Meta Mathilde Margaretha Zigahn). Joseph was born in Utah, to parents from Germany. Ernst was the son of Johann Heinrich August Demke and Henriette Friederike Ernestine Auguste Godau. Meta was the daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Zigahn and Mathilde Minna Maria Fischer.

Jerusha’s paternal grandmother was Marian Reynolds (the daughter of George Sellers Reynolds and Maryan Rees). Marian was born in Utah. George was born in Utah, the son of Joseph Darnbrough Reynolds, who was English, and of Samantha Jane Sellers. Maryan was born in Utah, the daughter of Joseph Alexander Rees, who was Welsh, and of Christina Amelia Hessell, who was Swedish.

Jerusha’s maternal grandfather was Charles Hamlin Osborn (the son of William Wallace Osborn and Alice Mabel Hamlin). Charles was born in Utah. William was born in Idaho, the son of David A. Osborn and Nancy Thorn. Alice was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Peter Hamlin, who was Swedish, and of Anna Octavia Tellefsen, who was Norwegian.

Jerusha’s maternal grandmother was Daphne Smart (the daughter of Lorenzo Smart and Nellie Elizabeth Schenk). Daphne was born in Utah. Lorenzo was born in Utah, the son of Thomas Smart, whose parents were English, and of Catherine Alvenia Hatch, whose mother was English. Nellie was born in Utah, the daughter of Friedrich Schenk, who was from Switzerland, and of Annie Rebecca Quibell, who was English.

Source: Obituary of Jerusha’s maternal grandfather, Charles Hamlin Osborn – http://legacy.com

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

Date of Birth: December 23, 1984

Ethnicity:
*father – Japanese
*mother – English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Dutch, distant Norwegian

Keto Shimizu is an American television writer, producer, and comic book writer.

Her father was Japanese-born historian and professor Yoshiaki Shimizu, who moved to the U.S. in 1953. Her mother is American, and is mostly of English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Dutch, and distant Norwegian descent.

She is married to development executive and writer Chris Lastrapes, with whom she has two children.

Keto’s maternal grandfather was Robert John Cuyler (the son of Robert Frederick Cuyler and Marie Sharkey). Keto’s grandfather Robert was born in Michigan. Keto’s great-grandfather Robert was born in New York, the son of Frederick J. Cuyler and Harriett N. Phelps. Marie was born in Michigan, the daughter of John Sharkey and Sarah Banning.

Keto’s maternal grandmother was Carolyn Lee Cook (the daughter of Theophilus Parvin Cook and Olivia Hazel White). Carolyn was born in California. Theophilus was born in Indiana, the son of Benjamin Harvey Cook and Laura E. Cooper. Olivia was born in Missouri, the daughter of Oliver Hadley White and Laura Ellen Smiley.

Sources: Obituary of Keto’s father – http://princeton.edu

Obituary of Keto’s maternal grandmother, Carolyn Lee (Cook) Cuyler – http://obits.abqjournal.com

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Birth Name: Victoria Lynn Rowell

Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 10, 1959

Ethnicity:
*biological father – African-Jamaican
*biological mother – English, small amounts of Welsh

Victoria Rowell is an American actress, writer, producer, and dancer.

She was raised by several foster parents from an early age. Her biological father was Jamaican. Her biological mother, Dorothy, was white, and was mostly of English and some Welsh descent, including Mayflower roots.

She has two children, including one with her former partner, musician Wynton Marsalis.

Victoria’s biological maternal grandfather was Harry Stillman Collins (the son of Joseph Henry Collins and Sarah Frances Pressey). Harry was born in Massachusetts. Joseph was born in Maine, the son of John Collins and Rosanna Coombs. Sarah was born in Maine, the daughter of Elbridge Pressey and Nancy.

Victoria’s biological maternal grandmother was Mabel Tilden Bevan (the daughter of Charles Alexander Bevan and Elizabeth Margeret Sawyer). Mabel was born in Maine. Charles was born in Maine, the son of John Rixon Bevan and Mary E. Keeler. Elizabeth was born in Maine, the daughter of John Grindle Sawyer and Mary Louise Bowden.

Source: Genealogy of Victoria’s biological mother – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Robert Basil Attal

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

Date of Birth: November 14, 1994

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

Roby Attal is an American actor. He has starred in the films Hell Fest (2018) and Red 11 (2019).

His father is from Lebanon. His mother was American, and was mostly of English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, and German descent.

Roby’s maternal grandfather was John Nuttall Walz (the son of John N. Walz and Mary Pearl Ingram). Roby’s grandfather John was born in Louisiana. Roby’s great-grandfather John was born in Louisiana, the son of William Stephen Walz, whose parents were German, and of Elizabeth Nuttal, who was born in England, and was of English and Scottish descent. Mary was born in Alabama, the daughter of Julius Emanuel Ingram and Sarah Margaret “Maggie” Clayton.

Roby’s maternal grandmother is Marjorie Elaine Cooper (the daughter of Fletcher Dixon Cooper and Anna Sarah Burris). Marjorie was born in Louisiana. Fletcher was born in Louisiana, the son of George Shelton Cooper and Cynthia Jane Ard. Anna was born in Louisiana, the daughter of James William Burris and Mary Malinda Bickham.

Source: Obituary of Roby’s maternal grandfather, John Nuttall Walz – http://findagrave.com

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Polinsky in 2018, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Alexander Niver Polinsky

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 7, 1974

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

Alexander Polinsky is an American actor. He starred on the show Charles in Charge, and has played multiple voice roles, including in Teen Titans and Ben 10.

He has stated that his father is Jewish. His mother is of English, German, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern and Irish, as well as distant Dutch and French, descent.

Alexander’s maternal grandfather was William Henry Niver (the son of Henry A. Niver and Winifred D. “Winnie” Williams). William was born in California. Henry was born in California, and was likely the son of Henry Wood Niver and Mary J. Pinkney. Winifred was born in either Indiana or Iowa, John Wesley Williams and Delphina Elizabeth Mendenhall.

Alexander’s maternal grandmother was Gladys Elizabeth McCleery (the daughter of Thomas Tussey McCleery and Elsie May Calloway/Callaway). Gladys was born in Nebraska. Thomas was born in Nebraska, the son of James Boyd McCleery and Caroline Arnold. Elsie was born in Nebraska, the daughter of James Robert Callaway and Ida May.

Source: Marriage record of Alexander’s maternal grandparents, William Henry Niver and Gladys Elizabeth McCleery – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Lauren Courtney Mayhew

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

Date of Birth: November 27, 1985

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

Lauren Mayhew is an American singer, actress, and ring announcer for ECW.

Lauren’s paternal grandfather was Clarkson J. Mayhew (the son of the Rev. Clarkson J. Mayhew and Gladys H. Martin). Lauren’s grandfather Clarkson was born in Ohio. Lauren’s great-grandfather Clarkson was born in Ohio, the son of Jefferson C. Mayhew and Sarah Inez Price. Gladys was born in Ohio, the daughter of James Monroe Martin and Mary Isabella Armitage.

Lauren’s paternal grandmother was Quata Louise Edgerton (the daughter of Earl C. Edgerton and Louise M. Benkler). Quata was born in Ohio. Earl was born in Ohio, the son of George Stanley Edgerton and Minnie Nahuis, whose parents were Dutch. Louise was born in Ohio, the daughter of Frank Benkler, whose parents were German, and of Louise Woodli/Woodtli/Wadle, who was from Switzerland.

Lauren’s maternal grandfather was Harold Clinton Stowe (the son of Lawson Hendricks Stowe and Annie Leigh West). Harold was born in North Carolina. Lawson was born in North Carolina, the son of Lawson Henderson Stowe and Fanny E. Smith. Annie was born in North Carolina, the daughter of William Charles West and Sarah Jane McAllister.

Lauren’s maternal grandmother was Rosa Bell/Belle Millsaps (the daughter of Charles Norman “Charley” Millsaps and Vista Deaton). Rosa was born in Georgia. Charles was born in North Carolina, the son of Bartley F. Millsaps and Samantha Dedria Shuler. Vista was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Baxter Curtis Deaton and Mary Hester “Polly” Bailey.

Sources: Obituary of Lauren’s paternal grandfather, Clarkson J. Mayhew – http://dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Lauren’s paternal grandmother, Quata Louise (Edgerton) Mayhew – http://news-herald.com

Obituary of Lauren’s maternal grandmother, Rosa Bell (Millsaps) Stowe – http://dignitymemorial.com

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Birth Name: Jeremy Shaun Slater

Place of Birth: Kansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 12, 1978

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Welsh, German, Scottish, Northern Irish/Scots-Irish, French, possibly other

Jeremy Slater is an American screenwriter and film producer.

Jeremy’s paternal grandfather was Urlin D. Slater (the son of Ezra Slater and Alma Agnes Salmon). Urlin was born in Missouri. Ezra was born in Missouri, the son of Douglas “Doug” Slater, whose parents were English, and of Sarah Edna McClung. Alma was born in Missouri, the daughter of Urlin Eldreth Salmon and Leota Hawk.

Jeremy’s paternal grandmother was Esther/Ester J. White (the daughter of Thomas M. White and Jewel/Julia R. Sage). Esther was born in Kansas. Thomas was born in Kansas, to Irish parents. Julia was born in Kansas, to a father from Wales and a mother from Germany, who was named Anna.

Source: Obituary of Jeremy’s paternal grandmother, Esther/Ester J. (White) Slater – http://www.robertsblue.com

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Beatty in 2013, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ryan Kevin Beatty

Place of Birth: Clovis, Fresno, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 25, 1995

Ethnicity: Danish (5/16ths), English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Dutch, Swiss-German, German, 1/16th mix of Nicaraguan and Honduran [including Spanish], around 1/64th Mexican

Ryan Beatty is an American singer and songwriter.

His father has English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Dutch, German, Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Mexican ancestry. His mother is mostly of Danish, Swiss-German, and English descent.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather was Frederick Grant Beatty (the son of Carlos Garcia Beatty and Georgia G. Baker). Frederick was born in California. Carlos was born in Naga City, the Philippines, to an American father, Walter Kirker Beatty, and a Guatemalan-born mother, Matilde García Alcántara, whose own parents were from Nicaragua and Honduras. Georgia was born in California, the daughter of Clarence McKree Baker, whose maternal grandmother was born in Mexico, and of Elizabeth Swift.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Tommie Jeannine Bradshaw (the daughter of Thomas Bradshaw and LahoMa Betty Moore). Tommie was born in Arizona. Thomas was born in Arizona, the son of John Robert Bradshaw and Mary Winifred Hall. LahoMa was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of George Washington Moore and Mary Ardella Jackson.

Ryan’s maternal grandfather was Calvin Hammond Sorensen (the son of Niels Peter Sorensen and Blanche Hammond). Calvin was born in Utah. Niels was born in Utah, to Danish parents, Niels Mikkelsen Sorensen and Maria Nielsen Pedersen. Blanche was born in Colorado, the daughter of John Howard Hammond, whose mother was English, and of Lavina Matilda Elliker, whose parents were from Switzerland.

Ryan’s maternal grandmother is/was Frances “Ramona” Jensen (the daughter of Franklin Leroy Jansen and Ruby Gladys King). Frances was born in Utah. Franklin was born in Utah, to Danish parents, Frederick Young Jensen and Else Marie Andersen. Ruby was born in Utah, the daughter of Christian Alonzo King, whose mother was Danish, and of Emily Ann Haefeli, whose parents were from Switzerland.

Sources: Obituary of Ryan’s paternal grandmother, Tommie Jeannine (Bradshaw) Beatty – http://wildrosechapel.com

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal grandfather, Calvin Hammond Sorensen – http://dignitymemorial.com

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Stone in 2014, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Skyler Joseph Clipner

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 1, 1979

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, German, one eighth Slovenian or Croatian

Skyler Stone is an American actor. He is known for starring on television series Con (2005), which ran on Comedy Central.

Skyler’s paternal grandfather was George R. Clipner (the son of George Adolph Clipner and Aimee Elise Meyer). Skyler’s grandfather George was born in Missouri. Skyler’s great-grandfather George was born in Illinois, the son of George William Clipner and Gertrude Violet Brown. Aimee was born in Missouri, the daughter of Robert Meyer, whose father was German, and of Amanda E., whose father was also German.

Skyler’s paternal grandmother was Patricia Palmer (the daughter of Joseph S. “Joe” Palmer and Albina Mary “Bina” Koritnik). Patricia was born in Missouri. Joseph was born in Kansas, the son of Samuel Lewis Palmer and Ethel Leona Bowling. Albina was born in Austria, and was likely of Slovenian or Croatian descent.

Skyler’s maternal grandfather was William Lawson McLane (the son of Flecher Wilson McLane and Willie Helen Bowling). William was born in Alabama. Flecher was born in Alabama, the son of Jessie Lee McLane and Annie Elizabeth Broadstreet. Willie was born in Alabama, the daughter of John William Bowling and Mary Elizabeth Woodham.

Skyler’s maternal grandmother was Betty Jean Hall (the daughter of Walter Mann Hall and Nancy A. Shawhan). Betty was born in Missouri. Walter was born in Missouri, the son of James Madison Hall and Jeanette Busch Shimfessel. Nancy was born in Missouri, the daughter of William Gibbins Shawhan and Lail Alexander.

Sources: Obituary of Skyler’s paternal grandmother, Patricia (Palmer) Clipner – http://legacy.com

Genealogy of Skyler’s maternal grandparents, William Lawson McLane and Betty Jean Hall – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Andrew Thomson Burnap

Place of Birth: South Kingstown, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 5, 1991

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of Irish, Anglo-Irish, and Scottish, 1/16th Finnish, distant German and Welsh

Andrew Burnap is an American actor. He won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role in The Inheritance.

Andrew is of mostly Colonial American ancestry, with deep roots predominantly in New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts), and Virginia.

Andrew’s paternal grandfather was John Bottomley Burnap (the son of Clement Foster Burnap and Anna/Anne Thomson Bottomley). John was born in Suffolk County, New York. Andrew’s great-grandfather Clement was born in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, the son of Wilder Luke Burnap and Fannie/Frances Landon/Laudon Castle. Anna was the daughter of John Bottomley, who was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and of Susan Amelia Steers, whose parents were from Cork, Ireland, and who also had partial roots in England, and Scotland.

Andrew’s paternal grandmother is Molly Jane Bagwill (the daughter of John Williams Bagwill and Amy Munday). Molly was born in Washington. John was born in Beaver City, Nebraska, the son of Clinton William Bagwill and Stella Jane Williams. Amy was born in Washington, the daughter of Franklin Kelly Munday and Mollie Phillips.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather was Dr. Charles Eugene Boring, Jr. (the son of Charles Eugene Boring and Harriett/Harriet Valeria Kelley). Andrew’s grandfather Charles was born in Key West, Florida. Andrew’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of George Washington Boring and Minnie Lee Lovett. Harriett was the daughter of Ira Fernando Kelley and Hilda Valeria Davis.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother was Barbara Sue Comstock (the daughter of William Edwin Comstock and Dorothy Emma Smith). Barbara was born in Winsted, Connecticut. William was the son of William Moore Comstock and Josephine Buckley Kelly, who herself was of Irish origin. Dorothy was the daughter of Wyllys Pelton Smith, who was born in Connecticut, and of Saima S. Willis/Winter. Andrew’s great-great-grandmother Saima was born in New York, to Finnish parents, Felix Bernhard Winter, who was born in Karjalohja, Uusimaa, Etela-Suomen Laani, and Serafina Sofia Wilhelmina Ruohonen, who was born in Helsingfors, Etela-Suomen Laani.

Sources: https://www.uri.edu
https://www.uri.edu

Marriage announcement of Andrew’s paternal grandparents, John Bottomley Burnap and Molly Jane Bagwill – https://www.nytimes.com

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

Genealogy of Andrew’s paternal grandfather, John Bottomley Burnap (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Andrew’s paternal great-grandfather, Clement Foster Burnap – https://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Andrew’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Susan Amelia (Steers) Bottomley – https://news.hrvh.org

Obituary of Andrew’s paternal great-grandfather, John Williams Bagwill – https://greensboro.com

Genealogy of Andrew’s maternal grandfather, Dr. Charles Eugene Boring, Jr. – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Andrew’s maternal grandfather, Dr. Charles Eugene Boring, Jr. (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Andrew’s maternal grandfather, Dr. Charles Eugene Boring, Jr. – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Andrew’s maternal grandmother, Barbara Sue (Comstock) Cutter – http://www.courant.com

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Carradine in 2003, photo by Joe Seer/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 19, 1978

Ethnicity:
*father – English, along with German, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, and Dutch
*mother – Cree Native American

Kansas Carradine is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors David Carradine and Linda Gilbert. She is a half-niece of actors Christopher Carradine, Keith Carradine, and Robert Carradine, and a half-cousin of actresses Martha Plimpton, Ever Carradine, and Sorel Carradine.

Kansas’ mother is Cree Native American.

Kansas’ paternal grandfather was actor John Carradine (born Richmond Reed Carradine, the son of William Reed Carradine and Genevieve Winifred Richmond). John was born in New York. William was the son of The Rev. Beverly Francis Carradine and Laura Reid. Genevieve was the daughter of Horace Calver/Culver Richmond and Winifred/Winifrede “Winnie” Ryan.

Kansas’ paternal grandmother was Ardanelle Abigail McCool (the daughter of Ambrose Rucker McCool and Edith Foster). Ardanelle was born in Colorado. Ambrose was the son of John S. McCool and Lucy C. Rucker. Edith was the daughter of William Bolliver Foster and Emma Koch.

Kansas’ maternal grandfather’s surname was Gilbert.

Kansas’ maternal grandmother’s surname was Gordon.

Sources: A discussion of the Carradine family’s origins – http://www.familytreecircles.com

Genealogies of Kansas’ father – https://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://famouskin.com

Genealogies of Kansas’ father (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.findagrave.com
https://www.wikitree.com

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Birth Name: Gerald Louis Kramer

Place of Birth: Jordan, Montana, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 23, 1936

Ethnicity: Irish, German, English, Welsh

Jerry Kramer is an American professional football player, author, and sports commentator. He was an offensive linesman. Jerry is the son of Myrtle and Charles Kramer. He was raised partly in Utah, and Sandpoint, Idaho. He has six children, including Jordan Kramer, who has also played professional football.

Jerry’s paternal grandfather was Frank Henry Kramer (the son of Franz Henrich Kramer and Mary Ellen Hendricks). Franz was born in Germany, the son of Herman Henry Kramer. Mary Ellen was born in New York, the daughter of Patrick Hendricks, and of an Irish mother, Ellen Donahue.

Jerry’s paternal grandmother was Cornelia Nellie V. Lindemann (the daughter of Adolph W. Lindemann and Kezia G. Collins). Adolph was born in Germany, the son of Johann Frederick Lindemann and Christine Henrietta Probst. Kezia was born in Iowa, the daughter of William Collins and Keziah Hogan.

Jerry’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Marion Rainey (the son of John Thomas Rainey and Lucinda Jane Benton). John was born in Indiana, the son of Robinson Reuben Rainey, and of an English mother, Rebecca Butcher. Lucinda was the daughter of Isaac B. Benton and Dianna Jenkins.

Jerry’s maternal grandmother was Eron Marie Hicks (the daughter of Richard New Hicks and Lucy Ellanora London).

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Sheen in 2013, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: January 31, 1999

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, 1/32 Irish, 1/32 Burmese

Lily Mo Sheen is an English actress. She is the daughter of English actress Kate Beckinsale and Welsh actor Michael Sheen.

Lily’s paternal grandfather was Meyrick Sheen (the son of Charles Thomas Sheen and Jennett M. Davies). Charles was the son of Thomas Henry Sheen and Elizabeth Florence Blower, and was of three quarters English and one quarter Irish descent. Jennett was the daughter of James Meyrick Davies and Emma Edwards.

Lily’s paternal grandmother was named Margaret Thomas (the daughter of parents surnamed Thomas and Price).

Lily’s maternal grandfather was actor Richard Beckinsale (born Richard Arthur Beckinsale; the son of Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret/Maggie Barlow). Arthur was the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell, whose own mother, Ma Ninhe, was of Burmese descent.

Lily’s maternal grandmother was actress Judy Loe (born Judith M. Loe, the daughter of Norman Scarborough Loe and Nancy Jones). Norman was the son of James Leslie Loe and Florence Aldred. Nancy was the daughter of David Richard Jones and Lucy Hunt.

Sources: Genealogies of Lily’s mother – https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.geni.com

Family history of Lily’s mother – http://www.telegraph.co.uk

Picture of Lily’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Mary Mitchell (first one from the top) – http://www.myheritage.com

Lily’s maternal great-grandfather, Norman Scarborough Loe, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Marea Renee Stamper

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

Date of Birth: October 22, 1977

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Northern Irish, Scottish, distant Cornish, Dutch, French and Welsh, remote Belgian [Flemish and Walloon] and Norwegian

The Blessed Madonna, formerly known as The Black Madonna, is an American DJ, producer, and musician. She is the daughter of Louise Renee and Vietnam War veteran and blues musician Michael David “Mike” Stamper.

The Blessed Madonna’s paternal grandfather was Albert Forest Stamper (the son of John Carl Stamper and Lou Emma Landrum). Albert was born in Beattyville, Kentucky. Carl was the son of Daniel Bruce Stamper and Laura McNabb. Emma was the daughter of Albert Benton Landrum and Nancy Cox.

The Blessed Madonna’s paternal grandmother was Alice Rebecca Gabbard (the daughter of Charles Edward Gabbard and Gertrude Alice Berry). Alice was born in Irvine, Kentucky. Charles was the son of James Edward “Ned” Gabbard and Sarah Elizabeth McCollum. Gertrude was the daughter of Sylvester Higgins Berry and Ann Elizabeth Gallagher, whose own parents were Irish.

The Blessed Madonna’s maternal grandfather was Charles Valentine Hansel, Jr. (the son of Charles Valentine “Charlie” Hansel and Pauline Carman). The Blessed Madonna’s grandfather Charles was born in Pine Hill, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. The Blessed Madonna’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of Zachariah Taylor “Zack” Hansel and Elizabeth “Bettie” Evans. Pauline was the daughter of Claude J. Carman and Flora Bell Berry.

The Blessed Madonna’s maternal grandmother was Bessie (later Larnie) Lewis (the daughter of Noah Lewis and Etta Mullins). Larnie was born in Yeaddiss, Kentucky. Noah was the son of Felix Lewis and Rebecca “Becky” Pennington. Etta was the daughter of Jacob Whitten “Jake” Mullins and Sarah Margaret Rhoton.

Sources: Birth record of The Blessed Madonna – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of The Blessed Madonna’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of The Blessed Madonna’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituaries of The Blessed Madonna’s father – https://www.legacy.com
https://dailyyonder.com

Marriage record of The Blessed Madonna’s paternal grandparents, Albert Forest Stamper and Alice Rebecca Gabbard – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of The Blessed Madonna’s paternal grandfather, Albert Forest Stamper – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s paternal great-grandfather, John Carl Stamper – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s paternal great-grandmother, Lou Emma (Landrum) Stamper – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s paternal grandmother, Alice Rebecca (Gabbard) Stamper – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of The Blessed Madonna’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal grandparents, Charles Valentine Hansel Jr. and Larnie Lewis – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal grandfather, Charles Valentine Hansel Jr. – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal great-grandparents, Charles Valentine Hansel and Pauline Carman – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal great-grandfather, Charles Valentine Hansel – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal great-grandmother, Pauline (Carman) Hansel – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal grandmother, Bessie Lewis – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal great-grandfather, Noah Lewis – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of The Blessed Madonna’s maternal great-grandmother, Etta (Mullins) Lewis – https://www.familysearch.org

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Anderson in 2012, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Lynn Rene Anderson

Date of Birth: September 26, 1947

Place of Birth: Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.

Date of Death: July 30, 2015

Place of Death: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*37,5% Swedish
*37,5% Norwegian
*25% mix of English, Welsh, Dutch, German, remote Scottish and French

Lynn Anderson was an American country music singer and television personality. She is known for her song “Rose Garden.”

She was the daughter of Liz and Clarence Selmer “Casey” Anderson. Her father was of one quarter Swedish and one quarter Norwegian ancestry, with the rest being a mix of English, Welsh, Dutch, German, Scottish, and French, with deep lines in the U.S. Her mother was of half Norwegian and half Swedish ancestry.

Lynn had a daughter with her former husband, country music record producer and songwriter Glenn Sutton; and two children with her former husband, business entrepreneur Harold “Spook” Stream.

Lynn’s paternal grandfather was Carl Frederick Martin Anderson (the son of Charles Edward Anderson and Anna Rhonas). Carl was born in North Dakota. Charles was Swedish, from Jönköping, with his father being Ander Clauson. Anna was born in Norway.

Lynn’s paternal grandmother was Grace Louise Norton (the daughter of Henry Domie Norton and Nancy Ann Williams). Grace was born in Illinois. Henry was the son of Henry Norton, from Illinois, and of Nancy Caroline Phillips, from Michigan. Lynn’s great-grandmother Nancy was the daughter of Campbell Bogart Williams and Nancy Anna Debord, who were from Kentucky.

Lynn’s maternal grandfather was Edwin Martiinious Haaby (the son of Edward H. Haaby and Karen Thygesatter Langemo). Edwin was born in Minnesota. Edward was born in Ostfold, Norway, the son of Iven Hansen and Christine Nilsdatter. Karen was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Norwegian parents, Thyge Nilsson Langemo and Kari Thorbjørnsdatter Vrålstad.

Lynn’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Sirade Norman (the daughter of John Peter Norman and Selma Reinholdina Sjoberg). Mildred was born in Minnesota. John was born in Minnesota, the son of Swedish parents, from Gävleborg, Petter Hansson Norman and Sigrid Ackerland. Selma was born in Västerbotten, Sweden, the daughter of Erik Sjöberg and Inga Christina Sedin.

Source: Genealogy of Lynn Anderson – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth name: Linda Evenstad

Date of birth: 18 November, 1942

Place of birth: Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.

Ethnicity:

*Norwegian (father)

*English, some Polish and Irish, distant Scottish and Welsh (mother)

Linda Evans is an American actress, best known for her role as Krystle Carrington in the television series “Dynasty”. She is the daughter of Alba Evenstad and Arlene Cecilia Dart, both professional dancers. Alba was of entirely Norwegian descent, while Arlene was mostly of Enlish descent, with some Polish and Irish, and distant Scottish and Welsh. Arlene had some deep lines in the U.S.

Linda’s paternal grandfather was Haakon Mathius Evenstad (the son of Mathias Knudsen Evenstad and Oline Jensen Sveen Olsdatter). Haakon was born in Evenstad farm, Nes, Hedmark, Norway. Mathias was the son of Knud Knudsen and Kari Tostensdatter. Oline was the daughter of Ole Jensen and Mette Håvelsdatter.

Linda’s paternal grandmother was Anna Caroline Nelson (the daughter of Ove Nelson and Adreanna Henning). Ove was born in Stod, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway, the son of Nils Nilson and Andriana Olsen. Adreanna was born in Sparbu, Steinkjer, Nord-Trondelag, Norway, the daughter of Ole Andersen Tollstad and Anne Marie Eriksdatter.

Linda’s maternal grandfather was Fredrick Allen Malcolm Dart (the son of George Augustus Dart and Hattie Adella Covey). George was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Albert Dart and Sibyl Peake, whose own mother was an Irish immigrant. Hattie was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Wilder F. Covey and Sarah J. Wilson, both from Vermont.

Linda’s maternal grandmother was Viola Muriel Konasky. Viola was born in New York, possibly the daughter of Fred Konasky and Isabella Davis. The surname Konasky may indicate Polish ancestry.

Sources: Family tree of Linda Evans – https://www.geni.com/people/Linda-Evans/6000000013164357501

Family tree of Linda Evans — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/MQ6L-2RT

Marriage record of Fred A. Dart and Viola Muriel Konasky — https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2CV-CQ81

Photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

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Birth Name: Antonio Monterio Hardy

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

Date of Birth: September 10, 1968

Ethnicity: African-American, small amount of English, distant Scottish, Cornish, Irish, and Welsh

Big Daddy Kane is an American rapper and actor. He is considered one of the most influential rappers of all-time. As an actor, he co-starred in the films Posse, The Meteor Man, and Exposed (2014). He has also been credited as B.D.K., Dark Gable, King Asiatic Nobody’s Equal, Blackanova, and Count Macula. Big Daddy Kane was a member of the Juice Crew.

Big Daddy Kane is the son of Ruth Hardy and Franklin/Clay Bradley, who were born in South Carolina. All of his African-American ancestors’ lines can be traced back to the 1800s in the state. His younger brother is rapper Little Daddy Shane. Big Daddy Kane is married to Shawnette Hardy, with whom he has two children.

Pictures of Big Daddy Kane’s mother can be seen here.

Big Daddy Kane’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Bradley (the son of Jake Bradley and Martha Gavins/Gavin). Thomas was born in South Carolina.

Big Daddy Kane’s paternal grandmother was Clara Louise Sweat (the daughter of Leland Sweat and Carrie Devine). Clara was born in South Carolina. Leland was the son of Charles Sweat and Anna Avinger.

Big Daddy Kane’s maternal grandfather was named Willie Hardy. Willie was born in South Carolina.

Big Daddy Kane’s maternal grandmother was Hattie Bell Johnson (the daughter of Columbus Johnson and Mariah Wright). Hattie was born in South Carolina. Columbus was the son of John W.H. Johnson, an African-American, and Mary Jane McClendon, a white woman of Scottish, English, Cornish, Irish, and Welsh descent. They were married in the 1800s in South Carolina, while interracial marriage was legal in the state during Reconstruction. Most of Big Daddy Kane’s ancestors through the McClendon line descend from English settlers in Colonial America. His ninth great-grandparents, Dennis McClendon and Elizabeth, emigrated from Scotland to Colonial North Carolina. Dennis’ mother, Marjorie Hunt, was Irish. Big Daddy Kane’s tenth great-grandfather, Thomas Gwaltney, emigrated from Wales to Colonial Virginia. His eleventh great-grandfather, William Early, emigrated from Ireland to Colonial Virginia. He was of English and Cornish descent.

Big Daddy Kane’s great-grandmother Mariah Wright was the daughter of David Wright and Frances Harvin.

Sources: Genealogy of Big Daddy Kane’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Big Daddy Kane’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Big Daddy Kane’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Mary Jane McClendon, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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