Place of Birth: San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 4, 1985

Ethnicity: Azorean Portuguese, Cornish, Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Swiss-German, Welsh

Olivia Taylor Dudley is an American actress. She is the daughter of Saundra Ann (Hoeschel) and James “Jim” Terrell Dudley.

Olivia’s paternal grandfather was Lawrence Kneeland Dudley (the son of Houston McWane Dudley and Sara Louise Kneeland). Houston was the son of Matthew Houston Dudley and Virginia Catherine Haymaker. Sara was the daughter of Otis Sylvester Kneeland and Margaret Belle Frame. Otis’ 5th great-grandmother was possibly Native American; It is not clear if this has been documented/verified.

Olivia’s paternal grandmother was Carol Eva Terrell (the daughter of Carl Cooper Terrell and Alice Eva Symmes). Carl was the son of Joel Keener Terrell and Laura Viola Cooper. Alice was the daughter of Lewis Merrill Symmes and Maud Buttercup Francisco.

Olivia’s maternal grandfather was George Max Hoeschel (the son of Georg Paul Höschel, later George Paul Hoeschel, and Anna M[inna] Böttcher). Georg was born in Dresden, Germany, to Frederick Höschel and Doris Luknad. Anna was also born in Dresden, Germany, to Otto Max Böttcher and Henriette Anna Minna Woigk.

Olivia’s maternal grandmother is Diana Martines (the daughter of John Dutra Martines and Rosa Felicia “Rose” Ruda). John was the son of Portuguese immigrants, Antoné Dutra Martines and Maria Josefina Carvão Nunes, both of Pico Island, Azores. Rosa was the daughter of Brazilian immigrant António Artur Pacheco Arruda, also known as Antoné Ruda, and of American-born Georgia May Calloway. António’s parents, Emanuel António Almeida Arruda and Maria Izabel Pacheco, were Portuguese immigrants, also from the Azores.

Sources: Olivia’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Olivia’s father – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record fo Olivia’s paternal grandparents, Lawrence Kneeland Dudley and Carol Eva Terrell – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Olivia’s paternal grandfather, Lawrence Kneeland Dudley – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Olivia’s paternal grandfather, Lawrence Kneeland Dudley – http://santapaulatimes.com

Marriage record of Olivia’s paternal great-grandparents, Houston McWane Dudley and Sara Louise Kneeland – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Olivia’s paternal great-grandparents, Carl Cooper Terrell and Alice Eva Symmes – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Olivia’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Olivia’s maternal grandfather, George Max Hoeschel, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Olivia’s maternal great-grandparents, George Paul Hoeschel and Anna M. Böttcher – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Olivia’s maternal grandmother, Diana Martines – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Charles Hardin Holley

Date of Birth: September 7, 1936

Place of Birth: Lubbock, Texas, United States

Date of Death: February 3, 1959

Place of Death: Clear Lake, Iowa, United States

Ethnicity: English, as well as Cherokee Native American, Powhatan Native American, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Dutch, remote French

Buddy Holly was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was the son of Ella Pauline (Drake) and Lawrence Odell Holley. Buddy was married to María Elena (Santiago), who is of Puerto Rican descent.

Buddy is a descendant of two Native American tribes. One of his second great-grandmothers, Mary “Polly” Taylor, was of 5/8 Cherokee descent, with the rest presumed to be mostly English. One of his fifth great-grandmothers, Tame Doe Attakulakula, was of 5/8 Cherokee, 1/4 English, and 1/8 Powhatan descent. This means that Buddy was of 45/1024 Cherokee, 1/1024 Powhatan, and 4.5% Native American, descent, in total.

Buddy’s paternal grandparents were John Hardin Holley (the son of James Paterson Holley and Mary Elizabeth Young) and Willie Ophelia Young (the daughter of William K. Young and Malissa A. Randall).

Buddy’s maternal grandparents were Charles Wesley Drake (the son of James Charles Drake and Sidney Reden Ray) and Eva Laura Perry (the daughter of Franklin Sanford Perry and Lizabeth Manning).

Sources: Genealogies of Buddy Holly – http://www.geni.com
https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Edgar Poe

Date of Birth: January 19, 1809

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: October 7, 1849

Place of Death: Baltimore, Maryland

Ethnicity: English, 1/4 Scots-Irish (Northern Irish)

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. He was the second child of English-born actress Elizabeth (Arnold) Hopkins Poe and American actor David Poe, Jr. Edgar took the name “Allan” from his foster parents, Frances (Valentine) and John Allan, though they never formally adopted him. He married his paternal first cousin, Virginia Eliza Clemm, when she was thirteen years old, in 1835.

Edgar’s paternal grandparents were “General” David Poe (son of John Poe and Jane McBride) and Elizabeth Cairnes (the daughter of Thomas Carnes and Elizabeth Weeks). Edgar’s grandfather David had emigrated from Cavan, Ireland, to America around the year 1750; his own maternal grandfather was a Protestant minister. Edgar’s grandmother Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania, and was of Colonial American (English) descent.

Edgar’s maternal grandparents were Henry Arnold and Elizabeth Smith. Elizabeth was a stage actress in London from 1791 to 1795. Henry died in 1789 and, in November 1795, Elizabeth sailed from England to the U.S. with Edgar’s mother, arriving in Boston, Massachusetts in 1796.

Sources: Genealogies of Edgar Allan Poe – http://www.geni.com
https://frombostontobaltimore.files.wordpress.com

Birth Name: James Martin Lafferty

Place of Birth: Hemet, California

Date of Birth: July 25, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Irish, English, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish (father)
*Hispanic (mother)

James Lafferty is an American actor. He starred in the series One Tree Hill. He was born to Jeff and Angie Lafferty, who own a local construction company. He has a younger brother, actor Stuart Lafferty.

James’s paternal grandparents are John E. Lafferty and Janette Irene Vail (the daughter of Harold John Vail and Esther Marie Finfrock).

James’s maternal grandparents have the surnames “Escarsega” and “Rodriguez”.

Sources: Genealogies of James Lafferty (focusing on his father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.blackburn-tree.org

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Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York

Date of Birth: c. 1996/1997

Ethnicity: English, some German and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish)

Lucas Hedges is an American actor. He is the son of Susan Bruce (Titman), a poet, and Peter Hedges (Peter Simpson Hedges), a novelist, playwright, writer, and director.

Lucas’s paternal grandparents were The Rev. Robert Boyden Hedges (the son of Walter Raleigh Hedges and Rachel Boyden) and Carole Joan Simpson (the daughter of Henry Ray Simpson and Lila Loie Krouse). The Rev. Robert was an Episcopalian minister.

Lucas’s maternal grandparents are John DeWitt Titman, Jr. (the son of John DeWitt Titman and Sybil G. Weeks) and Narcissa Daniel Hargroves (the daughter of The Rev. Dr. V. Carney Hargroves, born Vernon Carney Hargroves, and of Narcissa Bruce Daniel). Sybil’s sister, Barbara Weeks, was a radio actress. The Rev. Dr. V. Carney was a Baptist minister who was president of the Baptist World Alliance.

Sources: Obituary of Lucas’s paternal grandfather, The Rev. Robert Boyden Hedges – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Lucas’s paternal grandmother, Carole Joan Simpson (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://www.findagrave.com

Lucas’s maternal grandfather, John DeWitt Titman, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lucas’s mother (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://www.ancestry.ca

Obituary of Lucas’s maternal great-grandfather, The Rev. Dr. V. Carney Hargroves (Vernon Carney Hargroves) – http://www.nytimes.com

Birth Name: Bryan Keith Holland

Place of Birth: Garden Grove, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 29, 1965

Ethnicity: English, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, possibly German (from Russia)

Dexter Holland is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist in the punk band The Offspring. Dexter is the son of Yvonne Ann (Frost) and Walter George Holland.

Dexter’s paternal grandparents were Walter Vipond Holland (the son of George Holland and Annie Jane White/Whyte) and Miriam McLean (the daughter of William McLean and Sarah/Samel Ann Connoly). George was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Annie was born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. William was born in Scotland.

Dexter’s maternal grandparents were Herman Franze Frost (the son of Edgar J. Frost and Helena Penner) and Anna Mae Clifton (the daughter of John B. Clifton and Anna Mary Williams). Helena was possibly born in Kansas, to parents from Russia, likely of German descent. John was born in Pennsylvania, to an English father and a Pennsylvania-born mother. Anna was also born in Pennsylvania.

Sources: Birth certificate of Dexter Holland – https://familysearch.org

Public record of Dexter Holland – https://familysearch.org

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

Genealogies of Dexter Holland (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.wikitree.com
http://www.wikitree.com

Marriage record of Dexter’s paternal grandparents, Walter Vipond Holland and Miriam McLean – https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of Dexter’s paternal grandfather, Walter Vipond Holland – https://familysearch.org
https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Dexter’s maternal grandparents, Herman Franze Frost and Anna Mae Clifton – https://familysearch.org

Dexter’s maternal grandmother, Anna Mae Clifton, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Possibly Dexter’s maternal grandfather, Herman Franze Frost, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Lily-Rose Melody Depp

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: May 27, 1999

Ethnicity: French, English, along with smaller amounts of Irish, Scots-Irish (Northerm Irish), Scottish, Welsh, Dutch, Belgian (Flemish), German, as well as 3/4096 African

Lily-Rose Depp is a French-American actress and model, she is the daughter of American actor Johnny Depp and French singer Vanessa Paradis, she has dual citzenship with the United States and France.

Much of more Lily Rose’s father ancestry traces back to England. He also has smaller amounts (to varying degrees) of Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Welsh, French, Dutch, Belgian (Flemish), and German ancestry, as well as 3/2048 African ancestry (through Elizabeth Key Grinstead, who is his ancestor twice over), her mother is French from Saint- Maur – des – Fossés. Lily Rose’s patrilineal line is generally traced back to Pierre Deppe, who was born, c. 1706, in France, and to Pierre’s wife, Angelica LeVillian.

Family Background:

Lily-Rose’ s paternal grandfather is John Christopher Depp Sr. (the son of Oren Laramore Depp and Violet Mattie Grinstead). Oren was the son of Oren Robert Depp and Effie America Palmore. Violet was the daughter of  Roy F. Grinstead and Mary E. Bailey.

Lily-Rose’s paternal grandmother is Betty Sue Palmer (born Betty Sue Wells) ( the daughter of Walter Everett Wells and Bessie Irene Whitaker). Walter was the son of Richard Mac Wells and Anna/Annie Cooper. Bessie was the daughter of Branch Whitaker and May Slone.

Lily Rose’s maternal grandparents are André Paradis and Corinne.

Source:

Genealogy of Lily Rose’s father – http://www.geni.com/people/Johnny-Depp/6000000005384950154?through=6000000005534149002

Two more genealogies of Lily Rose’s father (focusing on her father’s side)

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=bstout2&id=I77442

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=dowfam3&id=I59427

Lily Rose’s paternal great-grandfather , Oren Laramore Depp (“Laramore Depp”), on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily Rose’s paternal great- grandmother, Violet Mattie Grinstead (“Violet M. Grinstead”), on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily Rose’s paternal great-grandfather, Walter Everett Wells (“Everette Wells”), on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily Rose’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Annie (Cooper) Wells, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily Rose’s paternal great- grandmother,  Bessie Irene Whitaker (“Bessie Whitaker”), on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lily Rose’s paternal great-grandmother, Bessie Irene Whitaker (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Lily Rose’s paternal great-great-great-grandmother, Amanda Bradley (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Article of Lily Rose’s ancestor,

Elizabeth (Key) Grinstead –http://www.womenhistoryblog.com

Birth Name: Hope Elizabeth Soberano

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 4, 1998

Ethnicity:
*Filipino (including Pangasinan) (father)
*Danish, English, French, French-Canadian, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Swiss-German, Welsh (mother)

Liza Soberano is a Filipina-American actress and model. Her father, John Castillo Soberano, is Filipino. Her mother, Jacqulyn Elizabeth Hanley, is American, of Danish, English, French, French-Canadian, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Swiss-German, and Welsh descent.

Liza’s paternal grandfather is Jeffrey [Arevalo] Soberano.

Liza’s maternal grandfather is Michael George Hanley (the son of Earl George Hanley and Lillian Margaret Nielsen). Earl was the son of Earl James Hanley and Gertrude Mary Loggins. Lillian was the daughter of Danish immigrants, Niels Pedersen Nielsen (also known as Nels Peter Nielsen), of Marstal, and Karen Rasmussen.

Liza’s maternal grandmother is Wanda Sue Cooper (the daughter of Harry David Cooper and Bobbie Elizabeth Grizzle). Harry was the son of Ellion Ray Cooper and Sadie May Valentine. Bobbie is the daughter of Shelly Floyd Grizzle and Ruby Caudle.

Liza’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth “Bettie” Moore.

Sources: Birth record of Liza’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Liza’s maternal grandparents, Michael George Hanley and Wanda Sue Cooper – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Liza’s maternal grandfather, Michael George Hanley – https://familysearch.org

Liza’s maternal great-grandfather, Earl George Hanley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Liza’s maternal great-grandfather, Earl George Hanley – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Liza’s maternal great-grandmother, Lillian Margaret (Nielsen) Hanley – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Liza’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Niels Pedersen Nielsen – https://www.sa.dk

Birth record of Liza’s maternal grandmother, Wanda Sue Cooper – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Liza’s maternal great-grandparents, Harry David Cooper and Bobbie Elizabeth Grizzle – https://familysearch.org

Liza’s maternal great-grandfather, Harry David Cooper, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Liza’s maternal great-grandfather, Harry David Cooper – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Liza’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Ellion Ray Cooper and Sadie May Valentine – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Liza’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Shelly Floyd Grizzle and Ruby Caudle – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Edwin Cole McCain

Place of Birth: Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Date of Birth: January 20, 1970

Ethnicity: English, French, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Welsh, remote Channel Islander (Jersey) and Dutch, as well as 1/1024 Italian and 1/8192 Native American (Powhatan)

Edwin McCain is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is the son of Wendy (Boatwright) and Watt McCain, Jr. He is married to Mary Christine “Christy” Young.

Edwin’s father is pictured here (page 75).

Edwin’s paternal grandfather was Watt McCain (the son of Watt McCain and Sarah Rebecca “Sallie” Cole). Edwin’s great-grandfather Watt was the son of John Sidney McCain and Sarah Frances Wheless. Edwin’s great-grandmother Sarah was the daughter of William Ferguson Cole and Aurelia Qualls Walton. Aurelia’s 3rd great-grandfather, Mark Anthony, was an Italian immigrant, from Genoa. Aurelia’s 6th great-grandmother, Pocahontas, was Native American (Powhatan).

Edwin’s paternal grandmother was Berta Aline Fowler (the daughter of Eugene Bass Fowler and Aline Robison). Eugene was the son of Jeremiah Green Fowler and Parazade Camilla Moore. Aline was the daughter of ? Robison and Berta.

Edwin’s maternal grandfather was Purvis James Boatwright (the son of Purvis Jenkins Boatwright and Elizabeth Moore “Bessie” Heard). Edwin’s great-grandfather Purvis was the son of James Boatwright and Agnes Louise Strohecker. Elizabeth was the daughter of William Thompson Heard and Lula Willie Moore.

Edwin’s maternal grandmother was Ann Ware (the daughter of James Robert Ware and Eliza Dargan). James was the son of James Henry Ware and Anna Robert Child. Eliza was the daughter of William Edwin Dargan, Jr. and Mary Brockington Hart.

Edwin’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his 10th great-grandfather, William McKeane.

Edwin’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his 7th great-grandmother, Mary Graceberry.

Source: Genealogy of Edwin McCain – http://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Jason James Carter

Place of Birth: Decatur, Georgia

Date of Birth: August 7, 1975

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), with smaller amounts of Welsh and Irish, remote French and Dutch

Jason Carter is an American lawyer and politician. He is the son of Judy (Langford) and businessperson and politician Jack Carter (John William Carter), and the grandson of U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

On his father’s side, Jason is the grandson of James Earl Carter (the son of James Earl Carter and Bessie Lillian Gordy) and Eleanor Rosalynn Smith (the daughter of Wilburn Edgar Smith and Frances Allethea Murray).

On his mother’s side, Jason is the grandson of James Beverly Langford (the son of Otto Charles Langford and Julia Kathryn Brock) and Edna Mary Snyder (the daughter of George Ralph Snyder and Dorotha Eunice Wood).

Source: Genealogy of Jason Carter – http://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Daniel Quine Auerbach

Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio, United States

Date of Birth: May 14, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Irish, French, 1/8th Manx, 1/8th German, remote Welsh, Scottish, and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) (mother)

Family Background: Dan Auerbach is an American musician and record producer. He is the singer and guitarist of the blues rock band The Black Keys. Dan is the son of Mary Little (Quine), a teacher of French, and Charles N. Auerbach, an antique dealer. Charles was Jewish, of Polish Jewish extraction.

Dan’s maternal grandfather was John Robert Quine (the son of Harry Sanford Quine and Sarah Jahant). Harry was the son of Robert Stanford Quine and Katherine “Kate” Motz. Sarah was the daughter of August/Augustus Jahant and Mary McCartin/McCarten. Robert was born in Andreas, Isle of Man. Katherine was born in Germany. August/Augustus was born in Akron, Ohio, to French parents. Mary was born in Ontario, Canada, to Irish parents.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Jane L. Little (the daughter of Henry Wirt Little and Eliza Catherine Belvin). Henry was the son of James Franklin Little and Mattie Jane Seal. Eliza was the daughter of James Peter Coladen Belvin and Mary Elizabeth Walton. James’ mother had Irish ancestry, and his father had English and distant Welsh ancestry. Mattie had English, with some Irish and distant Welsh and Scottish ancestry. James and Mary both had English ancestry, and James also had French roots.

Source: http://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/dec/01/black-keys-interview

Record of Dan Auerbach – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:239J-9W4

Genealogy of Dan’s mother, Mary Quine – http://www.quine.org/quine.html

Genealogy of Dan’s maternal grandfather, John Quine – http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=76472697

Genealogy of Dan’s great-grandfather, Harry Quine – https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=LV4D-ZR1

Genealogy of Dan’s great-grandmother, Sarah Jahant – https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=MH3H-GB4

Genealogy of Dan’s maternal grandmother, Jane Little – http://www.grembert.com/rembert2/aqwg34.htm

Genealogy of Dan’s great-grandfather, Henry Little – https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=KLGX-QMD

Genealogy of Dan’s great-grandmother, Eliza Belvin – http://www.geni.com/people/Eliza-Catherine-Little/6000000023985269290

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Birth Name: Max Liron Bratman

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California

Date of Birth: January 12, 2008

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Ecuadorian, English, with smaller amounts (to varying degrees) of German, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, French, Welsh, and Dutch (mother)

Max Bratman is an American child. He is the son of music industry executive Jordan Bratman and singer Christina Aguilera.

Max’s paternal grandparents are Jack Bratman and Gail.

Max’s maternal grandparents are Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera Monge (the son of Fausto Aguilera and Edna Maria Monge Verduga) and Shelly Loraine Fidler (daughter of Lowell Marley Fidler and Delcie Mable/Mabel Dunfee). Max’s grandfather Fausto was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Max’s grandmother Shelley was born in Pennsylvania, and has English, and smaller amounts (to varying degrees) of German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), French, Welsh, and Dutch ancestry.

Sources: http://books.google.com

Genealogy of Max Bratman (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Max’s mother (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Max’s maternal great-grandfather, Fausto Aguilera – http://www.silive.com

Obituary of Max’s maternal great-grandmother, Edna Maria (Monge Verduga) Aguilera – http://www.silive.com

More of Max’s maternal grandmother, Shelley Loraine Fidler’s, lines – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Max’s maternal great-grandmother, Delcie Mable/Mabel Dunfee – http://www.geni.com
Another genealogy of Christina’s maternal grandmother, Delcie Mable/Mabel Dunfee (through Delcie’s sister, Pearl Dunfee) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Brian Douglas Wilson

Place of Birth: Inglewood, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 20, 1942

Ethnicity: Swedish (paternal grandmother), English, Dutch, German, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, remote French

Brian Wilson is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is a member of the band The Beach Boys. Brian is the son of Audree Neva (Korthof) and Murry Gage Wilson, a musician and record producer. Brian’s brothers, Dennis Wilson and Carl Wilson, were also in the band.

Brian’s paternal grandfather was William Coral Wilson (the son of William Henry Wilson and Alta Lenora Chitwood). Brian’s great-grandfather William was the son of George Washington Wilson and Mary Margret Bailey. Alta was the daughter of Green Lee Chitwood and Ruth Chaffin. Green’s mother had Scottish ancestry.

Brian’s paternal grandmother was Edith Sophia Stohle/Sthole (the daughter of Chas/Charles Stohle/Sthole and Mary). Edith was born in Kansas, to a Swedish father, and a mother who was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents.

Brian’s maternal grandfather was Carl Arie Korthof (the son of Arthur/Aart Korthof/Korthoff and Amelia “Molly” Prignitz). Arthur was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the son of Gerrit Korthof/Korthoff and Sophia Kaarls. Amelia was the daughter of Christian Prignitz, who was German, and of Caroline Louise Christiane Behnke, who was born in Mecklenburg, Germany.

Brian’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Edna “Betty” Finney (the daughter of Albert H. Finney and Elnora Brass). Albert was the son of Eli Barnum Finney and Ellen Celia Cogan, who was born in Ireland. Elnora was the daughter of Almond Ranson Brass, who was born in Leeds, Canada, and of Paulina.

Sources: Genealogies of Brian Wilson – http://www.geni.com
https://familysearch.org
http://www.wikitree.com

Brian’s paternal grandmother, Edith Sophia Stohle/Sthole, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Elizabeth Ann Jolene Luciano Winsett

Place of Birth: Pampanga, Philippines

Date of Birth: October 31, 1949

Ethnicity:
*Cornish, English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish (father)
*Filipino (Kapampangan) (mother)

Liza Lorena is a Filipina former beauty queen and actress. Her father, George Neil Winsett, was American, from McKenzie, Tennessee. Her mother, Josefina Luciano, is Filipina, from Magalang, Pampanga. With actor Eddie Gutierrez, she is the mother of actor Tonton Gutierrez.

Liza’s paternal grandfather was George William Winsett (the son of John Daniel Winsett and Ida Mae Aylor). John was the son of William F. Winsett and Nancy Jones Pearce. Ida was the daughter of George Franklin Aylor and Matilda Frances Clore.

Liza’s paternal grandmother was Fairmayne Malone (the daughter of William Houston Malone and Lawilda Stella Porch). Liza’s great-grandfather William was the son of James Hozie Malone and Sarah Jane McClain. Stella was the daughter of John William Porch and Nancy Susan Frances “Nannie” Bowers.

Source: Genealogy of Liza Lorena – http://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Robert Michael Nesmith

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: December 30, 1942

Ethnicity: Scottish, Irish, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, French

Michael Nesmith is an American musician, songwriter, composer, actor, director, producer, writer, businessman, and philanthropist. He is the guitarist of the rock band The Monkees. Michael is the son of Bette/Betty Clair (McMurray) and Warren Audrey Nesmith.

Michael’s paternal grandparents were Robert Edward Nesmith (the son of Robert Henry Nesmith and Martha Abedusce Williams) and Leeota/Leota Dickey (the daughter of John James Dickey and Jessie M).

Michael’s maternal grandparents were Jess/Jesse Thomas McMurray and Christine Elizabeth Duvall/DuVal (the daughter of James Earl DuVal and Elizabeth Penelope Holden).

Sources: Genealogies of Michael Nesmith – http://www.countyhistorian.com
http://www.examiner.com

Genealogy of Michael’s father – http://www.ancestry.com

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

Genealogy of Michael’s paternal grandfather, Robert Edward Nesmith – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Michael Nesmith (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.danielduval.org

Michael’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Michael’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Names:
*Clarke Isaac Hanson
*Jordan Taylor Hanson
*Zachary Walker Hanson

Places of Birth:
*Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States (Isaac and Taylor)
*Arlington, Virginia, United States (Zac)

Dates of Birth:
*November 17, 1980 (Isaac)
*March 14, 1983 (Taylor)
*October 22, 1985 (Zac)

Ethnicity: Danish, English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Welsh, as well as distant Cornish, Dutch, French, Cherokee Native American, Patawomke Native American, and Swedish

Hanson is an American pop rock band formed by brothers Isaac (guitar, bass, piano, vocals), Taylor (keyboards, piano, guitar, drums, vocals), and Zac (drums, piano, guitar, vocals). They are the sons of Diana Frances (Lawyer) and Clarke Walker Hanson. Isaac is married to Nicole “Nikki” Dufresne. Taylor is married to Natalie Anne Bryant. Zac is married to Kathryn “Kate” Tucker.

Hanson’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to their third great-grandfather, Hans Hansen (later Hanson).

A few of Hans’s ancestors were Native American (Cherokee and Patawomke).

Hanson’s paternal grandfather was Clarke Daniel Hanson (the son of Andy Peter Hanson and Mildred Viroqua Walker). Andy was the son of Danish immigrants, Lars Hansen (later Louis Hanson) and Ane Lisbeth Pedersen (later Anna Elizabeth Peterson), both of Gunderslev, Sorø. Mildred was the daughter of Samuel Benton Walker and Jessie Laura Bear.

Hanson’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Josephine “Bea” Beasley (the daughter of James Roscoe Beasley and Lucy Avy Mary “Ava” Kelley). James was the son of James William Beasley and Sarah C. Parks. Lucy was the daughter of William David Kelley and Nancy Elizabeth Walker.

Hanson’s maternal grandfather was Clyde Addison Lawyer (the son of Emanuel Lewis Lawyer and Della Estella Jarvis). Emanuel was the son of James Addison Lawyer and Rebecca Ann Tackit. Della was the daughter of John Henry Jarvis and Mary Jane Williams.

Hanson’s maternal grandmother was Jane Ann Nelson (the daughter of Stephen Boice Nelson and Frances Elizabeth Whitfield). Stephen was the son of John Thomas Nelson and Minerva Eliza Wilson. Frances was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Whitfield and Emma Grant Hopkins.

Hanson’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to their fifth great-grandmother, Susannah Moyers.

Sources: Genealogy of Hanson’s father – http://www.ancestry.com

Baptismal record of Hanson’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Lars Hansen – http://www.danishfamilysearch.com

Baptismal record of Hanson’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Ane Lisbeth Pedersen – http://www.danishfamilysearch.com

Hanson’s paternal great-grandmother, Mildred Viroqua Walker, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Hanson’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy Josephine “Bea” (Beasley) Hanson – http://www.tulsaworld.com

Hanson’s paternal great-grandfather, James Roscoe Beasley, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Joelene K. Blalock

Place of Birth: San Diego, California

Date of Birth: March 5, 1975

Ethnicity: Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), possibly other

Jolene Blalock is an American film and television actress and model. She is known for playing the Vulcan T’Pol on the UPN science fiction series Star Trek: Enterprise.

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Birth Name: Martha Siefert Hunt

Place of Birth: Oxford, North Carolina, United States

Date of Birth: April 27, 1989

Ethnicity: Cornish, English, French, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Welsh, remote Swiss-German, 1/256 Cherokee Native American

Martha Hunt is an American model. She has been a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2015. Martha is the daughter of Caroline Battle (Seifert) and George Edward Graham Hunt.

Martha’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, John Hunt.

Martha’s paternal grandfather was John Graham Hunt (the son of Edward Albert Hunt and Martha Elizabeth Moyers). Edward was the son of George Washington Hunt and Susan Caroline Crews. Martha was the daughter of James M. Moyers and Mary Rebeeca Amos.

Martha’s paternal grandmother was Carolyn Frances Smith (the daughter of Ernest Lynwood Smith and Mamie Haskins). Ernest was the son of John W. Smith and Carolina Frances Crews. Mamie was the daughter of Joseph Lewis Haskins and Corinna B. Montague.

Martha’s maternal grandfather was David Walter “Dutch” Seifert, Jr. (the son of David Walter Siefert, Sr. and Florence Fairland Rowe). David, Sr. was the son of German immigrants, David John Siefert and Clara Amalia von der Weth. Florence was the daughter of Herbert Graham Rowe and Annie Lou Stainback.

Martha’s maternal grandmother was Flora M. McDonald (the daughter of John Stedman McDonald and Mattie Mae Elmore). Martha’s great-grandfather John was the son of Charles Chalmers McDonald and Loula Shotwell Troy. Mattie was the daughter of Alexander Hamilton Elmore and Minnie Belle Welch.

Martha’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her sixth great-grandmother, Elizabeth “Bessie” Walker, who was Cherokee Native American. Elizabeth’s matrilineal great-grandmother was Go-sa-du-isga, of the Wild Potato Clan.

Sources: Martha’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Martha’s father – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Martha’s paternal great-grandfather, Edward Albert Hunt – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Martha’s paternal great-grandmother, Martha Elizabeth Moyers – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Martha’s paternal grandmother, Carolyn Frances Smith – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Martha’s paternal great-grandfather, Ernest Lynwood Smith – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Martha’s paternal great-grandmother, Mamie (Haskins) Smith – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Martha’s maternal grandfather, David Walter “Dutch” Seifert, Jr. – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com

Death record of Martha’s maternal great-grandfather, David Walter Siefert, Sr. – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Martha’s maternal great-grandmother, Florence Fairland Rowe – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Martha’s maternal grandmother, Flora M. (McDonald) Seifert – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Martha’s maternal great-grandfather, John Stedman McDonald – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Martha’s maternal great-grandmother, Mattie Mae Elmore Mason – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Ryan Benjamin Tedder

Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Date of Birth: June 26, 1979

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of German and Scottish, distant Scots-Irish (Northern Irish)

Ryan Tedder is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. He is the lead singer of the pop rock band OneRepublic.

Ryan is the son of Marlene Grace (Watrous) Cunningham and Gary Tedder.

Ryan’s patrilineal line may trace back to Richard Tudor, who was born, c. 1629, in England.

Ryan’s paternal grandparents are Lawrence Edwin Tedder (the son of James Monroe Tedder and Lera Jane Shook) and Gladys.

Ryan’s maternal grandparents were Cornelius Benjamin Watrous (the son of Clifton Stephen Watrous and Clara Gertrude Whipple) and Mary Esther Crandall (the daughter of Harry/Henry Willis Crandall and Mary Jane Duncan).

Sources: Genealogy of Ryan’s paternal grandfather, Lawrence Edwin Tedder – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Ryan’s paternal great-grandmother, Lera Jane Shook (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Ryan’s mother – http://iwhipple.org
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Genealogy of Ryan’s maternal grandmother, Mary Esther Crandall (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal grandmother, Mary Esther (Crandall) Watrous – http://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: Palatine, Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: March 5, 1996

Ethnicity: Cornish, Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Swiss-German, Welsh, as well as distant Austrian and Belgian (Flemish)

Taylor Marie Hill is an American model. She has been a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2015. She is the daughter of Jennifer Rea (Tate) and David Glenn Hill.

Taylor’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fifteenth great-grandfather, William Hill.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was Robert McKinley “Bob” Hill (the son of McKinley Tennyson Hill and Mildred Jane Pierce). Taylor’s great-grandfather McKinley was the son of Okey Johnson Hill and Zena Alice “Zanie” Corbin. Mildred was the daughter of Robert Edwin Pierce and Laura May Stewart.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother is Frances Ann Robinson (the daughter of Charles Edward Robinson and Amy Marie “Tup” Flynn). Charles was the son of Francis Marion Robinson and Laura May Harbert. Amy was the daughter of David Maurice Flynn and Amy Agnes Turner.

Taylor’s maternal grandparents are Stanley Ray Tate (likely the son of Ray James Tate and Mabel Barker) and Gloria Ada Pickens (also known as Gloria Diane Pickens, the daughter of Ralph McKinley Pickens, Sr. and Hazel Edith Vinson). Ralph was the son of William Andrew “Billy” Pickens and Laura Angelia Peek. Hazel was the daughter of James Isaac “Jim” Vinson and Edith Caroline “Callie” Peek.

Taylor’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fifth great-grandmother, Sarah Mull.

Sources: Marriage record of Taylor’s paternal grandparents, Robert McKinley Hill and Frances Ann Robinson – http://www.wvculture.org

Taylor’s paternal grandfather, Robert McKinley Hill, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Taylor’s paternal great-grandparents, McKinley Tennyson Hill and Mildred Jane Pierce – http://www.wvculture.org

Birth record of Taylor’s paternal great-grandfather, McKinley Tennyson Hill – http://www.wvculture.org

Birth record of Taylor’s paternal great-grandmother, Mildred Jane Pierce – http://www.wvculture.org

Taylor’s paternal grandmother, Frances Ann Robinson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Taylor’s paternal great-grandparents, Charles Edward Robinson and Amy Marie Flynn – http://www.wvculture.org

Genealogy of Taylor’s maternal grandmother, Gloria Diane Pickens – https://www.geni.com

Birth record of Taylor’s maternal grandmother, Gloria Diane Pickens – https://familysearch.org