Birth Name: Hero Beauregard F. Fiennes Tiffin

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

Date of Birth: 6 November, 1997

Ethnicity: English, Northern Irish, Irish, Scottish, 1/128th Italian, distant German and French

Hero Fiennes-Tiffin is an English actor and model.

He is the son of Martha Fiennes, a director, writer, and producer, and George Tiffin, a director, novelist, writer, and cameraman. His uncles are actors Ralph Fiennes and Joseph Fiennes.

Hero’s paternal grandfather was John Tiffin, a television producer for 60 Minutes (John A. G. Tiffin, the son of George Charles Tiffin and Doris Vera Gower). John was born in Bromley, Kent, England. George was the son of George Ernest Tiffin. Doris was the daughter of Arthur Gower.

Hero’s paternal grandmother was Wendy Ewer, an advertising copywriter (born Elaine S. E. Ewer; the daughter of Edward Maynard Ewer and Emelyn F. Story). Hero’s grandmother Wendy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., and later moved to England. Edward was the son of Chester Ewer and Hallie Fuller. Hero’s great-grandmother Emelyn was the daughter of Julian Russell Story and Elaine Margaret Sartori. Elaine’s grandfather was of Italian and French descent. Hero’s fifth times great-grandfather was Giovanni Battista Sartori, an early Italian immigrant to the U.S.

Hero’s maternal grandfather was Mark Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes (the son of Maurice Alberic Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes and Sylvia Joan Finlay). Mark was born at Castle Ward, Northumberland, England, and was a farmer and photographer. Maurice was the son of Alberic Arthur Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes and Gertrude Theodosia Colley. Sylvia was the daughter of David Finlay.

Hero’s maternal grandmother was Jennifer Anne Mary Alleyne Lash (the daughter of Henry Alleyne Lash and Joan Mary Moore). Jennifer was born in Chichester, Sussex, England, and was a writer. Henry was born in Calcutta, India, the son of Nicholas Alleyne Lash, who was born in India, to Irish parents, and of Violet Maud Keely, who was born in England. Hero’s great-grandmother Joan was born in Bangalore, India, the daughter of Pierce Langrishe Moore, who was of English descent, and of Muriel Strange, who was born in London, England, to Indian-born parents, and had English, Scottish, and Northern Irish ancestry.

Sources: Obituary of Hero’s paternal grandfather, John Tiffin – https://www.theguardian.com

Marriage record of Hero’s paternal great-grandparents, George Charles Tiffin and Doris Vera Gower – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of the Fiennes family – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Hero Fiennes-Tiffin (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Neil Alden Armstrong

Date of Birth: August 5, 1930

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

Date of Death: August 25, 2012

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

Ethnicity:
*75%+ German
*25%- mix of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, Scottish, Welsh

Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon. He was an American astronaut, aeronautical engineer, naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor.

Neil was the son of Viola Louise (Engel) and Stephen Koenig Armstrong. His ancestry was just over three quarters German, with his other roots being Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, Scottish, and Welsh. His surname was retained from his non-German ancestry.

Neil was married to Carol Held Knight, until his death. He had three children with his former wife, Janet Shearon Armstrong.

Neil’s paternal grandfather was Willis J. Armstrong (the son of Stephen Armstrong and Martha Watkins). Willis was born in Ohio. Stephen was the son of David Armstrong and Eleanor Scott. Martha was the daughter of William Watkins and Henretta Maria Purdum.

Neil’s paternal grandmother was Laura Mary Louise Koenig (the daughter of Jacob Koenig and Barbara Hoppel/Hopple). Laura was born in Ohio. Jacob was born in Koenigsburg, Germany, and his mother’s surname was Curd. Barbara was born in Ohio, to German parents, Adam Hoppel and Rachel Drexel.

Neil’s maternal grandfather was Martin August Engel (the son of Martin August Engel and Katharina Jacobs). Neil’s grandfather Martin was born in Ohio, to German parents, from Hessen. Neil’s great-grandfather Martin was the son of Johannes Engel.

Neil’s maternal grandmother was Caroline Matilda Katter (the daughter of Frederick W. “Fritz” Katter and Maria Martha Katterheinrich). Caroline was born in Ohio. Frederick was born in Ohio, the son of German parents, Heinrich/Henry William Kroger Katter, from Ladbergen, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Anna Elizabeth Christina Peterjohan, from Tecklenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Maria was born in Ohio, the daughter of H. Katterhenrich and Anna C. Lutterbeck.

Source: Genealogy of Neil Armstrong – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Billy Joe Ledesma Crawford

Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: May 16, 1982

Ethnicity:
*English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, 1/128 Dutch, 1/256 German, as well distant Cornish, French, Irish, and Welsh (father)
*Filipino [Hiligaynon] (mother)

Billy Crawford is a Filipino-American actor, singer, and songwriter.

His father, Jack Von Crawford, is American, from Eastland, Texas. His mother, Marietta “Mayette” Ledesma, is Filipino, from Jaro, Iloilo City.

Billy is married to actress Coleen Garcia. He was previously married to French dance choreographer Marie Courchinoux, until their divorce.

Billy’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandfather, Andrew Crawford.

Billy’s paternal grandfather was Neafulus Baldridge “Baldy” Crawford (the son of Jesse Pitt Crawford and Ollie Mildred Davis). Baldridge was born in Thurber, Texas. Pitt was the son of Thomas “Tom” Crawford and Almeda Truelock. Ollie was the daughter of William Jefferson Davis and Tarla Ola Cody.

Billy’s maternal grandmother was Laura Jean Adams (the daughter of Loyd Glenn Adams and Olive Laura Ford). Jean was born in Dewey, Oklahoma. Loyd was the son of Glenn Carey Adams and Cora Estelle Pinney. Cora’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Rinear van Hoosear, was Dutch. Olive was the daughter of Louis Von Ford and Laura Belle Wright. Billy’s great-great-grandmother Laura’s maternal great-great-great-grandfather, Peter Schmuck, was German.

Sources: Birth record of Billy’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Billy’s paternal grandfather, Neafulus Baldridge Crawford – https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Billy’s paternal grandmother, Laura Jean (Adams) Crawford – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Amy Hart Redford

Date of Birth: October 22, 1970

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Cornish, Dutch, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Irish

Amy Redford is an American actress, director, and producer. She is the daughter of historian and environmental activist Lola Van Wagenen and actor, director, producer, businessperson, environmentalist, and philanthropist Robert Redford.

Amy’s paternal grandfather was Charles Robert Redford (the son of Charles Elisha/Elijah Redford and Lena Taylor). Amy’s grandfather Charles was born in Rhode Island. Amy’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of Charles Redford, whose parents were born in England, and had English and Irish ancestry; and of Jane Archie, who was Scottish, and had been born in Aberdeenshire. Lena was born in Cornwall, England, the daughter of Henry Taylor and Mary Tucker.

Amy’s paternal grandmother was Martha W. Hart (the daughter of Archibald Woodruff Hart and Sallie/Sally Pate Green). Martha was born in Texas. Archibald was the son of John Gabriel Hart and Ida Woodruff. Sallie was the daughter of Eugene E. Green and Martha “Mattie” Bugg.

Amy’s maternal grandfather was Frank Alton/Afton Van Wagenen (the son of Alma Van Wagenen and Birdie Ethel Gray). Frank was born in Utah. Alma was of Dutch, and some English descent, and was the son of David Van Wagenen and Julia Ann Provost. Birdie was the daughter of James Gray, who was Canadian, and had Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and English ancestry, and of Deseret Mathilda Loveless, who was of Scottish, English, Irish, and Dutch descent.

Amy’s maternal grandmother was Phyllis Barker (the daughter of Clarence Marcellus Barker and Myrtle Edna Ririe). Phyllis was born in Utah. Clarence was the son of Newman Henry Barker, whose father was English, and of Esther Caroline Chadwick, whose parents were also English. Myrtle was the daughter of Alexander Ririe, whose parents were Scottish, and of Elizabeth Jane McBride, who was of English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Scottish descent, and whose father was born in England.

Sources: Family history of Amy’s father – http://www.powells.com

Genealogy of Amy Redford – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Amy Redford (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Amy’s father – http://famouskin.com

Genealogy of Amy’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Jane Archie – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Amy’s paternal great-grandmother, Lena Taylor, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Amy’s paternal grandmother, Martha W. Hart – http://www.findagrave.com

Amy’s paternal grandmother, Martha W. Hart, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Melissa Gaboriau Auf der Maur

Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: March 17, 1972

Ethnicity:
*Swiss-German (father)
*English, French, German, as well as small amount of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and Welsh (mother)

Melissa Auf der Maur is a Canadian musician, photographer, and actress. She is known as the lead vocalist and bassist for the indie rock band Tinker, as well as the bassist for the American alternative rock bands Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins. Other member of Hole have included Courtney Love. Other members of The Smashing Pumpkins include/have included Billy Corgan, James Iha, and D’Arcy Wretzky.

Her father, Nick Auf der Maur, was a journalist and politician. Her mother, Linda (Johnson) Gaboriau, who was born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., is a journalist and literary translator. Melissa is married to filmmaker Tony Stone, with whom she has a daughter.

Her surname literally means “on the wall” in German.

Melissa’s paternal grandparents were J. Severn Auf der Maur and Theresa Schaelin. Severn and Theresa were Swiss-German emigrants, the latter from Schwyz, Schwyz.

Melissa’s maternal grandfather was George David Johnson (the son of Charles Isaac Johnson and Lillian Angeline Burrows). George was born in Boston. Charles was a Canadian emigrant, from Liverpool, Nova Scotia, and was the son of John Henry Johnson and Lucinda Minard. Lillian was the daughter of Joseph H. Burrows and Florence Angeline Lawton.

Melissa’s maternla grandmother was Evelyn Emma Reeves (the daughter of Arthur Everett Reeves and Violet M. Sternberg). Evelyn was born in Boston. Arthur was the son of Canadian emigrants, Alexander Stephen Reeves, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Emma Jane Garrett, of Souris West, Prince Edward Island. Violet was the daughter of Joseph Edward Sternberg, whose parents were German, and of Amy E. Chambers.

Sources: Birth record of Melissa’s maternal grandfather, George David Johnson – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Melissa’s maternal grandfather, George David Johnson – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage records of Melissa’s maternal great-grandparents, Charles Isaac Johnson and Lillian Angeline Burrows – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Melissa’s maternal great-great-grandfather, John Henry Johnson – https://www.bobhegerich.com

Marriage record of Melissa’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Joseph H. Burrows and Florence Angeline Lawton – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Melissa’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Emma Reeves – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth records of Melissa’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Emma Reeves – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: California, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: c. 2005

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

Gabriel Bateman is an American actor.

He is the son of Jonelle (Hassell) and Tim Bateman. Among his siblings are actors Judah Bateman, Leah Bateman, and Talitha Bateman.

Gabriel’s paternal grandfather was named John Bateman.

Gabriel’s paternal grandmother was Sandra Lee Hubbard (the daughter of James Elbert “Al” Hubbard and Wanda Mae Blake). Sandra was born in California. James was the son of Harry Hubbard and Nellie Keisling. Wanda was the daughter of Martin Uriah Blake and May/Maybe O.

Sources: Obituary of Gabriel’s paternal grandmother, Sandra Lee “Sandy” (Hubbard) Bateman – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Gabriel’s paternal great-grandfather, James Elbert “Al” Hubbard (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Gabriel’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Nellie Keisling, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Gabriel’s paternal great-grandmother, Wanda Mae (Blake) Hubbard – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Caitlin Elizabeth Carmichael

Place of Birth: Tifton, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 2, 2004

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

Caitlin Carmichael is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Catherine and Tom Carmichael.

Caitlin’s paternal grandfather is Tommy Earl Carmichael (the son of Ralph Eugene Carmichael and Vista Elouise/Eloise Dooly). Ralph was the son of Homer Clark Carmichael and Mabel Marchant. Vista was the daughter of J. H. Dooly and Leila Potts.

Caitlin’s paternal grandfather is named Bonnie E.

Caitlin’s maternal grandparents are Bill E. Bivins and Glenda C.

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Place of Birth: Indiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 29, 1986

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Northern Irish, German, French, Swiss-German, Swiss-French

Drew Tyler Bell is an American actor.

Drew is the son of Joan and Craig Bell. He was raised in Ohio. Drew is married to Sarah Grunau.

Drew’s paternal grandfather was Kimsey Parker Bell (the son of Ernest Kimsey Bell and Blanch Elizabeth Galbreath). Kimsey was born in Ohio. Ernest was born in Ohio, the son of Kimsey David Bell and Mary Ella McGinnis. Blanch was born in Ohio, the daughter of Parker Pillsbury Galbreath and Celestia A. Fox.

Drew’s paternal grandmother was Ruth J. Bachtel (the daughter of Anson P. Bachtel and Lena Rose Romy). Ruth was born in Ohio. Anson was born in Ohio, the son of Levi/Levy Bachtel and Margaret Howenstine. Lena was born in Ohio, the daughter of Charles Ferdinand Romy, who was born in Sonvilier, Bern, Switzerland, and of Louise C. Pechan, who was born in France.

Source: Obituary of Drew’s paternal grandfather, Kimsey Parker Bell – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Edward Miner Lamont, Jr.

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: January 3, 1954

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

Ned Lamont is an American businessperson and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

He is the son of Camille Helene (Buzby) and Edward Miner Lamont, a prominent economist. Ned is married to venture capitalist Ann Huntress, with whom he has three children. His great-uncle was ACLU director Corliss Lamont.

His mother was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to parents from the U.S. mainland, the East Coast.

Ned’s patrilineal line can be traced back to Robert Lamont, who was born, c. 1726, in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and to Robert’s wife Roseanna Brown.

Ned’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Stilwell Lamont, a banker (the son of Thomas W. Lamont, Thomas William Lamont, and of Florence Haskell Corliss). Ned’s grandfather Thomas was born in New Jersey. Ned’s great-grandfather Thomas was a financier, a co-chair of investment bank J. P. Morgan & Co. He was the son of The Rev. Thomas Lamont, a Methodist minister, and of Caroline Deuel/Duel Jayne. Florence was the daughter of Wilber/Wilbur Fisk/Fiske Corliss and Julia Parmelee.

Ned’s paternal grandmother was Elinor Branscombe Miner (the daughter of Edward Griffith Miner and Helen Branscombe Ranlet). Elinor was born in New York. Edward was the son of James Miner and Matilda Eleonore/Eleanore Thomas. Helen was the daughter of Charles William Ranlet and Frances A. Branscombe.

Ned’s maternal grandfather was Jesse Milton Buzby (the son of Milton Wright Buzby and Idella Haines). Jesse was born in New Jersey. Ned’s great-grandfather Milton was the son of Elias Springer Buzby and Susan A. Scattergood. Idella was the daughter of Job Scott Haines and Ellen B. Holmes.

Ned’s maternal grandmother was Helene Geissere (the daughter of Camille Geiser and Julia). Helene was born in New York. Camille was German. Julia was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Sources: Genealogies of Ned Lamont – http://www.wargs.com
https://wc.rootsweb.com

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

Birth Name: John Hardy Isakson

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 28, 1944

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

Johnny Isakson is an American politician. A Republican, he has been a U.S. Senator from Georgia, since January 3, 2005. He was previously a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia, from February 23, 1999 to January 3, 2005.

Johnny is the son of Julia (Baker) and Edwin Andrew Isakson. He is married to Dianne Davison, with whom he has three children.

Johnny’s paternal grandfather was Andrew Isakson (the son of Isak Bengtsson Isakson and Anna Andersdotter). Andrew was born in Östersund, Sweden, and moved to the U.S. in 1903. Johnny’s great-grandfather Isak was the son of Bengt Eriksson and Marit Goransdotter. Anna was the daughter of Anders Ericsson and Dorothy Persdotter.

Johnny’s paternal grandmother was Josephine Johnson (the daughter of Nils Peter Johnson and Anna Sophia Pearson). Josephine was born in Pennsylvania, to Swedish parents.

Johnny’s maternal grandfather was John Hardy Baker (the son of George Jefferson Baker and Emma Jane Bearden). Johnny’s grandfather John was born in Georgia. George was the son of Thomas Jefferson Baker and Margaret P. Ragan.

Johnny’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ethel Broadfield (the daughter of Charles Thomas Broadfield and Callie G. Laramore). Mary was born in Georgia. Charles was the son of James Morrison Broadfield and Elizabeth Allen “Eliza” (Dean) Jarratt Boring. Callie was the daughter of John L. Laramore and Mary E. Bryant.

Sources: Genealogies of Johnny Isakson – http://freepages.rootsweb.com
https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Paul Bernard Rodgers

Place of Birth: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 17 December, 1949

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, likely 1/16 Greek

Paul Rodgers is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He was vocalist of the rock bands Free and Bad Company.

He is the son of Phyllis Doreen (Tindale) and Bernard Rodgers. Paul is married to Canadian fitness instructor and former model, Cynthia Kereluk, who was crowned Miss Canada 1984, and then represented Canada in Miss Universe 1984. His two children with his former wife, Machiko Shimizu, are Steve Rodgers and Jasmine Rodgers, who are members of the rock band Bôa.

Paul’s paternal grandfather was Michael Rodgers (the son of Michael Rodgers and Mary Coyle). Paul’s grandfather Michael was born in Workington, Cumberland. Michael was Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, from Broughderg, County Tyrone. Mary was born in Scotland, the daughter of James Coyle, who was from County Tyrone, and of Catherine Murphy, who was of part Irish descent.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was Mary O’Brien (the daughter of William O’Brien and Mary Halloran). Mary was born in Middlesbrough. William was Irish, from Piltown, County Kilkenny, and was the son of Edmund O’Brien and Mary Brown. Paul’s great-grandmother Mary was also Irish, from Cork, County Cork, and was the daughterof Daniel Halloran and Catherine.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was Wilfred Leslie Tindale (the son of James Stephen Tindale and Harriet Jordan). Wilfred was born in Middlesbrough. Paul’s great-grandfather James was the son of Stephen Raven Tindale and Margaret Ward. Harriet was the daughter of a father likely surnamed Addison and Harriet Jordan.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Hannah Newman (the daughter of Alfred Ernest Newman and Euncie Jane Shepherd). Hannah was born in Middlesbrough. Alfred was the son of Benjamin Thomas Vialls Newman and Elizabeth Speed, who was born in Greece. Eunice was the daughter of Robert Edwin Shepherd and Hannah Stork.

Paul’s maternal line can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother, Sarah Coulson.

Sources: Birth record of Paul Rodgers – https://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Marriage record of Paul’s paternal grandparents, Michael Rodgers and Mary O’Brien – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s paternal grandparents, Michael Rodgers and Mary (O’Brien) Rodgers, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s paternal grandfather, Michael Rodgers, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s paternal grandmother, Mary O’Brien, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Paul’s paternal great-grandfather, William O’Brien – https://www.findmypast.co.uk

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

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal grandparents, Wilfred Leslie Tindale and Hannah Newman – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s maternal grandfather, Wilfred Leslie Tindale, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal great-grandparents, James Stephen Tindale and Harriet Jordan – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s maternal great-grandfather, James Stephen Tindale, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Stephen Raven Tindale and Margaret Ward – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Paul’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Stephen Raven Tindale – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Paul’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Margaret Ward – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Paul’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Harriet Jordan – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Paul’s maternal grandfather, Hannah (Newman) Tindale – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Miles Guthrie Tomalin Robbins

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

Date of Birth: May 4, 1992

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandmother), English, Welsh, German, Irish, Norwegian, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, remote Dutch and French

Miles Robbins is an American actor and musician.

He is the son of actor, filmmaker, musician, and activist Tim Robbins and actress and activist Susan Sarandon. Both of his parents have won Oscars for acting. He is a half-sibling of actress Eva Amurri.

Many of his ancestral lines have resided in the United States since the 1600s through his father.

Miles’s paternal grandfather was Gilbert Lee Robbins, a folk singer, musician, and actor (the son of Richard Lee Robbins and Agnes J. Hughes). Gilbert was born in Washington. Richard was the son of Walter Appleton Robbins and Mary Judith Taylor. Agnes was the daughter of James Ambrose Hughes, whose father was Irish, and of Clara A. Helgeson, whose parents, Halvor Helgeson and Anna/Annie Johnson, were Norwegian.

Miles’s paternal grandmother was Mary Cecelia Bledsoe, an actress (the daughter of Maynard Tevis Bledsoe and Thelma Cecilia Matthews). Mary was born in Missouri. Maynard was the son of James William Bledsoe and Martha Alice Pursell. Thelma was the daughter of Albert/Bert Matthews/Mathews and Lelitia/Lettie M. Johnson.

Miles’s maternal grandfather was Phillip Leslie Tomalin (the son of William Arthur Tomalin III and Alberta Agnes Boehner). Phillip was born in New Jersey. William was the son of William Arthur Tomalin, Jr., who was born in Hackney, London, Middlesex, England, and of Susanna Beams, who was born in Andover, Hampshire, England. The Tomalin family line originates in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Miles’s great-grandmother Alberta was the daughter of George Albert Boehner, who was German, and of Winfred Lavina Hanily, who was born in New Jersey, to Irish parents.

Miles’s maternal grandmother was Leonora Marie Criscione (the daughter of Giovanni/Giuseppe/Joseph Vincenzo/Vincent Criscione and Anita Evelyn/Evilyn Rigali). Giovanni was born in Ragusa, Sicily, Italy, the son of Angelo Criscione and Salvatria/Salvatrice Cicetra/Licitra. Miles’s great-grandmother Anita was born in New York, the daughter of Italian emigrants, from Coreglia, Province of Lucca, Tuscany, Mansueto Rigali and Angelina Bonturi.

Sources: http://news.bbc.co.uk
https://mobile.twitter.com

Notes on Miles’s mother’s ancestry, by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, at The Huffington Post – http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Genealogies of Miles Robbins – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Miles’s father (incorrectly identifies his own maternal ancestry) – http://www.wargs.com

Miles’s paternal great-grandmother, Agnes J. Hughes, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Miles’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Clara A. Helgeson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Gravestones of Miles’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Angelo Criscione and Salvatria/Salvatrice Cicetra/Licitra – https://3.bp.blogspot.com

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Date of Birth: June 6, 1995

Ethnicity: Swedish (paternal grandmother), English, Irish, German, Welsh, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant French Huguenot

Jack Kilmer is an American actor. He is the son of actors Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley. His father is American, and was born in California. His mother was English, and was born in Manchester, Lancashire.

Jack’s paternal grandfather was Eugene Dorris Kilmer (the son of Thomas/Tom Walker Kilmer and Nora/Norah Elizabeth Jones). Eugene was born in Texas, and was of German, English, Welsh, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and French Huguenot ancestry. Thomas was the son of Jeremiah Early Kilmer and Nancy Williams. Nora was the daughter of Stephen T. Jones and Sarah Elizabeth Webb.

Jack’s paternal grandmother is Gladys Swanette Ekstadt (the daughter of John Edward Ekstadt and Hilma Charlotte Swanson). Gladys was born in Indiana. John was born in Martin, Minnesota, to Swedish parents, John August Ekstadt and Anna Elizabeth Wester. Hilma was born in Sweden, the daughter of Bror Swanson and Karna Elizabeth Nilsdotter.

Jack’s maternal grandfather was named John Whalley. John likely had Irish ancestry.

Jack’s maternal grandmother was Avril D. Quinn/Bernard (the daughter of Thomas A. Quinn and Muriel Bernard). Avril was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England. Muriel was the daughter of Alexander Bernard and Doris Matz.

During Jack’s father Val’s interview on Inside the Actors Studio (2000), Val stated that he has Sephardi Jewish, Cherokee Native American, and Mongolian ancestry, perhaps jokingly, perhaps not. Val has often referenced having Cherokee ancestry, usually from a paternal great-grandmother. However, no Sephardi Jewish, Cherokee Native American, or Mongolian ancestry has been documented in publicly available family trees of Val Kilmer. Both of Val’s paternal great-grandmothers, Nancy Williams and Sarah Elizabeth Webb were born to non-Cherokee families with fairly well-documented recent ancestors.

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

History of the Kilmer family – http://www.geocities.ws

Jack’s paternal grandfather, Eugene Dorris Kilmer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jack’s paternal great-grandfather, Thomas/Tom Walker Kilmer (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://www.findagrave.com

Information about Jack’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Jeremiah Early Kilmer – http://objgenealogy.com

Jack’s paternal grandmother, Gladys Swanette Ekstadt, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, John Edward Ekstadt – https://familysearch.org

Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, John Edward Ekstadt, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Clark Middleton Gilmer

Place of Birth: Pinehurst, Moore, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 4, 1988

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

Clark Gilmer is an American model and actress. She was a contestant on the eleventh season of America’s Next Top Model.

Clark is married to mixed martial artist Kenny Florian, with whom she has a daughter.

Clark’s paternal grandfather was Edward Davis Gilmer (the son of Ellison/Allerson Smythe Gilmer and Vivian I. Bellotte). Edward was born in South Carolina. Ellison was born in South Carolina, the son of Cornelius Oliver Gilmer and Anna E. McKee. Vivian was born in South Carolina, the daughter of Thomas A. Bellotte/Bellott and Mary Leola Milam.

Clark’s paternal grandmother was Eva Dean Elizabeth Drake (the daughter of William Thewell Drake and Mary Etta Middleton). William was the son of Hezekiah D. Drake and Theresa Elizabeth Foulds. Mary was the daughter of Benjamin Beck Middleton and Sarah Adeline Huggins.

Clark’s maternal grandfather was George Kenneth Clark (the son of George Samuel Clark and Dorothy Ann Hedgecock). George Kenneth was born in North Carolina. George Samuel was born in Virginia, the son of Charles Herbert Clark and Sallie Lou Newman. Dorothy was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Robert W. Hedgecock and Ruth Ann Crews.

Clark’s maternal grandmother was Martha Ruth Mitchell (the daughter of Walter R. Mitchell and Ruth Etta Frances Redman). Martha was born in North Carolina. Walter was born in North Carolina, the son of J. M. Mitchell and Nancy. Clark’s great-grandmother Ruth was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Rufus Harmon Redman and Lucy Ann Haymore.

Source: Obituary of Clark’s uncle (father’s brother) – http://www.kornegayfuneral.com

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Birth Name: Lily McCall Costner

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 4, 1986

Ethnicity: Portuguese/Azorean (maternal grandfather), English, along with 1/8th Italian, German, Swiss-German, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Lily Costner is an American actress. She is the daughter of actor, director, producer, and musician Kevin Costner and actress Cindy Costner (Cynthia R. Silva).

Lily’s father has English, German, Swiss-German, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry. Her mother is of one half Portuguese (including Azorean Portuguese), one quarter Italian, and one quarter British Isles, descent.

Lily’s paternal grandfather was William Costner (the son of Walter Madison Costner and Lillie Mae/May Reno). William was born in Oklahoma. Walter was the son of Moses Amarah/Amariah/Amaziah Costner and Maudie/Maude Ann Langston. Lillie was the daughter of William Logan Reno/Reyno and Murrell/Minnie Rue Wilkins.

Lily’s paternal grandmother was Sharon Rae Tedrick (the daughter of Clyde Asbury Tedrick and Verna Margaret Manring). Sharon was born in Illinois. Clyde was the son of Robert E. Tedrick and Dora M. Cook. Verna was the daughter of Grover Julius Manring and Stella Byars.

Lily’s maternal grandfather was Louis A. Silva (the son of Louis Moran Silva and Marie Geraldine King). Lily’s grandfather Louis was born in California. Lily’s great-grandfather Louis was Portuguese, from the Azores, and his mother’s maiden name was Silveira. Marie was the daughter of Portuguese parents, Severino/Severno King and Deolinda/Delinda.

Lily’s maternal grandmother was Patricia Joan Antonucci (the daughter of Frank Antonucci and Ruth Ozelma Thompson). Frank’s parents were Italian. Ruth was the daughter of George M. Thompson and Estella Mhoon.

Sources: Genealogies of Lily Costner – https://gw.geneanet.org
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Lily Costner (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Information about, and pictures of, Lily’s father’s Costner family – http://fragmentsfromawritingdesk.blogspot.ca
http://fragmentsfromawritingdesk.blogspot.ca

Genealogy of Lily’s father – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Lily’s paternal grandfather, William Costner, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lily’s paternal great-grandparents, Walter Madison Costner and Lillie Mae/May Reno – https://www.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Lily’s paternal great-grandfather, Walter Madison Costner – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Lily’s paternal great-grandfather, Walter Madison Costner, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Walter Madison Costner on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Moses Amarah/Amariah/Amaziah Costner, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily’s paternal great-grandmother, Lillie Mae/May Reno, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Lily’s paternal great-great-grandparents, William Logan Reno/Reyno and Murrell/Minnie Rue Wilkins, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
William Logan Reno/Reyno and Murrell/Minnie Rue Wilkins on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lily’s maternal great-grandparents, Louis Moran Silva and Marie Geraldine King, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Lily’s maternal great-grandfather, Frank Antonucci, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Boulder, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 29, 1986

Ethnicity: German, as well as Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, English, and Swiss-German

Lucas Elliot Eberl is an American actor, director, and writer. He has also been credited as Luke Eberl and Lucas Elliot.

Lucas’ maternal grandfather was David Riedinger Buschman (the son of Herbert Henry Buschman and Josephine R./A. Riedinger). Herbert was the son of John Buschman/Bushman, who was German, and Mary Michael, whose parents were German. Josephine was the daughter of David Riedinger and Anna Mae Oertle, and all her grandparents were German.

Lucas’ maternal grandmother was Peggy L. Laughlin (the daughter of Logan Laughlin and Carrie Elsie Harper). Lucas’ grandmother Peggy was of Irish, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, English, and Swiss-German descent. Logan was the son of Charles Sumner Laughlin and Lavonia/Lavinia Fullenwider. Carrie was the daughter of James Westlake Harper and Nancy Louisa Hinchman.

Sources: Obituary of Lucas’ maternal grandfather, David Riedinger Buschman – https://obits.cleveland.com

Obituary of Lucas’ maternal great-grandfather, Herbert Henry Buschman – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lucas’ maternal great-grandmother, Josephine R./A. Riedinger – https://www.familysearch.org

Lucas’ maternal grandfather, David Riedinger Buschman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
David Riedinger Buschman on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Lucas’ maternal great-grandfather, Herbert Henry Buschman, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lucas’ maternal grandmother, Peggy L. Laughlin – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Date of Birth: 1990

Ethnicity: Chinese (maternal grandfather), English, Finnish, Irish, some Scottish and Ulster-Scots/Northern Irish

William Joseph Firth, also credited as Will Firth, is an actor. He is the son of actors Meg Tilly and Colin Firth. His aunt is actress Jennifer Tilly.

William’s father is English, and has English, and some Scottish and Ulster-Scots/Northern Irish, ancestry. William’s mother is Canadian and American, and was born in California, to a Chinese-American father and to a Canadian mother, who was of Finnish and Irish, and possibly First Nations, ancestry.

William’s paternal grandfather was David Norman Lewis Firth (the son of Cyril Bruce Firth and Helen Mary Lewis). Cyril was the son of Norman Kennardy/Kennedy Firth and Mary Helen Bruce, whose father was Scottish. Helen was born in India, the daughter of Edwin Herbert Lewis and Dora Katharine/Katherine Slater.

William’s paternal grandmother was Shirley Jean Rolles (the daughter of Montague John Rolles-Rolles and Helen Jean Johnson). Montague was the son of Montague Rolles Rolles and Eliza Florence Hayes. Helen was the daughter of Edward John Martyn Johnson and Eleanor Mather Bruce, whose father was Scottish, from Perthshire, and whose mother was Northern Irish.

William’s maternal grandfather was named Harry Chan. Harry is of Chinese descent.

William’s maternal grandmother was named Patricia Ann Tilly. Patricia is Canadian, and has Finnish, Irish, and possibly First Nations, ancestry.

Source: Genealogy of William Joseph Firth – https://www.geni.com

Ned Fulmer – 2016 Miss USA Competition – Arrivals – T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S Las Vegas Boulevard – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Edward Gallo Fulmer

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

Date of Birth: June 11, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Welsh, English, Irish, German, Dutch, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish (father)
*Italian (mother)

Ned Fulmer is an American internet personality. He is part of the comedy group The Try Guys, along with Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld, and Eugene Lee Yang.

Ned has said that he is “50% Italian, 9/32 Welsh, 3/32 English, 3/32 Irish, and 1/32 that we don’t know”. While Ned’s mother appears to be of entirely Italian descent, his other fractions aren’t quite accurate. It’s not easy to determine exactly what fractions of Welsh, English, and Irish he is, but it’s likely not what he mentioned. He also has German, Dutch, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry, from his father’s side.

A DNA test stated that Ned’s genetic ancestry is:

*99.9% European
——–*53.2% Northwestern European
——–——–*15.6% French & German
——–——–*8.0% British & Irish
——–——–*29.6% Broadly Northwestern European
——–*37.5% Southern European
——–——–*18.4% Italian
——–——–*15.1% Broadly Southern European
——–——–*2.4% Iberian
*<0.1% East Asian & Native American
*<0.1% Unassigned

Ned’s paternal grandfather was Hugh Scott Fulmer (the son of Clifford Herbert Fulmer and Emily H. Price). Clifford was the son of Herbert Seeley Hamilton Fulmer and Alice R. Scott, whose parents were Irish. Emily was the daughter of George Merriman Price, whose father was English, and Nettie Belle Reese, who was of German and Dutch descent.

Ned’s paternal grandmother was Zola Marion Jones (the daughter of Jay Erwin Jones and Marion Jarvis). Jay was the son of James E. Jones and Gertrude Lawton. Marion was the daughter of Frederick L. Jarvis, whose mother was Welsh, and Elma May Porter.

Ned’s maternal grandfather was named Alfred M. Gallo.

Ned’s maternal grandmother was Linda Gastaldi (the daughter of Angelo/Angus Gastaldi and Jennie). Angelo and Jennie were both Italian.

Sources: Genealogy of Ned’s father – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Ned’s paternal grandmother – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Ned’s maternal grandmother, Linda Gastaldi, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X45C-21D
Linda on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Krista Elyse Hidalgo Sullivan

Place of Birth: Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: May 3, 1991

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish (father)
*Filipino [Ilocano, Pangasinan] (mother)

Bela Padilla is a Filipino actress and model.

Her father, Cornelius Gary Sullivan, is English, from Cleveland, Yorkshire. Her mother, Margarette “Meg” Cariño Hidalgo, is Filipino. A picture of Bela’s parents can be seen here.

Bela’s paternal grandfather was John Leslie Sullivan (the son of William Sullivan and Esther Bailey). John was born in Hull, Yorkshire. William was the son of an Irish emigrant, John Sullivan, of County Cork, and of Mary Ann Madden, who was born in Saint Helena, to an English father, and to a Saint Helenian mother of English descent. Esther was the daughter of Hiram Bailey and Ellen Mann, whose own mother, Mary Ann Dunphy, was Irish.

Bela’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Agnes Crowther (the daughter of George Edward Crowther and Kate Scarr). Margaret was born in Bradford, Yorkshire. George was the son of Robert Vincent Crowther and Sarah Jane Kelly, whose own father, John Patrick Kelly, was Irish, from County Mayo. Kate was the daughter of James Alexander Scarr, who was Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, from County Down, and of Mary Theresa Smith, whose own mother, Maria Lee, was Irish, from Dublin.

Bela’s maternal grandfather was Pio Felix Pagulayan Hidalgo (the son of Julio Patajo Hidalgo and Fabiana Sobrevilla Pagulayan). Pio was born in Manila. Julio was the son of Urbano Hidalgo and Juliana Patajo. Fabiana was the daughter of Matias Pagulayan and Juana Sobrevilla y Padilla (or Juana Padilla Sobrevilla in Filipino).

Bela’s maternal grandmother was Anita Rivera Cariño (the daughter of Rufino V. Cariño and Asuncion Rivera). Anita was born in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija. Anita’s younger sister, actress Eva Cariño-Padilla, is the widow of actor and politician Roy Bustamante Padilla, the mother of actors Rommel Padilla, BB Gandanghari (born Rustom Padilla), and Robin Padilla, and the paternal grandmother of actors Daniel Padilla and RJ Padilla (both through Rommel), and actresses Queenie Padilla and Kylie Padilla (both through Robin).

Sources: Birth record of Bela’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Bela’s paternal grandparents, John Leslie Sullivan and Margaret Agnes Crowther – https://www.familysearch.org

Bela’s paternal grandfather, John Leslie Sullivan, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Bela’s paternal great-grandfather, William Sullivan, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Bela’s paternal great-grandmother, Esther Bailey, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Bela’s paternal grandmother, Margaret Agnes Crowther – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Bela’s paternal great-grandparents, George Edward Crowther and Kate Scarr – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Bela’s paternal great-grandfather, George Edward Crowther – https://www.familysearch.org

Bela’s paternal great-grandmother, Kate Scarr, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Bela’s maternal uncle, Julius Caesar Cariño Hidalgo – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Samuel Timothy Daly

Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 24, 1984

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

Sam Daly is an American actor. He is the son of actors Tim Daly and Amy Van Nostrand. His aunt is actress Tyne Daly and his cousin is actress Kathryne Dora Brown.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was James Daly (born James Firman Daly; the son of Percifer “Percey” Charles Daly and Dorothy Ethelbert Hogan), an actor. Percifer was the son of John Daly, whose parents were Irish, and Elizabeth Nancy Smith. Dorothy was the daughter of John Francis Hogan, whose parents were Irish, and Martha Ellen “Mattie” Jones.

Sam’s paternal grandmother was Hope Newell (born Mary Hope Newell; the daughter of John Pierce Newell and Maria Hope St. Clair), an actress. John was the son of Charles H. Newell and Ida Mae Pierce. Maria was the daughter of John Franklin St. Clair and Mary Jane Lemon.

Sam’s maternal grandfather was Albert Douglas Van Nostrand (the son of Leroy/Roy Van Nostrand and Madeline/Madalene/Madaline Farrington Haff). Albert was a professor of English at Brown, specializing in American literature, literary criticism, and functional writing. Leroy was the son of Ezra Van Nostrand and Lena. Madeline was the daughter of Albert D. Haff and Josephine Farrington.

Sam’s maternal grandmother was Nancy Willard Connely (the daughter of James Willard Lowry Connely and Laurel Louisa Fletcher). James was the son of George Washington Connely and Annie H. Willard. Laurel was the daughter of Stoughton J. Fletcher and Elizabeth Laurel “Lizzie” Locke.

Sources: Obituary of Sam’s maternal grandfather, Albert Douglas Van Nostrand – https://www.brownalumnimagazine.com

Sam’s great-grandfather, Leroy/Roy Van Nostrand, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s great-grandmother, Madeline/Madalene/Madaline Farrington Haff, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sam’s maternal grandmother, Nancy Willard Connely – https://www.findagrave.com

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