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06/15/2019 – Daniel Levy, Annie Murphy, Noah Reid, Dustin Milligan – 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards – Arrivals – Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Noah Nicholas Reid

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: May 29, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Northern Irish, Scottish, English, Irish (father)
*Bulgarian (mother)

Noah Reid is a Canadian actor and musician.

His parents, Doreen and Stuart Reid, are visual artists. His sister, Thea Reid, is also an artist. He is a dual citizen of Canada and the U.S. His father is Canadian, of Northern Irish, Scottish, English, and Irish descent. His mother was raised in California, the daughter of Bulgarian immigrants.

Noah’s paternal grandfather was W. Creighton Reid (the son of Wilfred/Wilfrid George Melvell Reid and Cora May Brandon). W. Creighton was born in Wingham, Ontario. Noah’s great-grandfather Wilfred was the son of John Agnew Reid, who was born in Huron, Ontario, to parents from Ireland, with his father being from County Sligo and his mother having roots in County Tyrone; and of Catherine Sarah “Kattie” Millikin/Milikin. Noah’s great-grandmother Cora was the daughter of Thomas Sharpe/Shorp Brandon and Mary Creighton, who were both the children of parents from Ireland, with the Brandon side at least having roots in County Fermanagh.

Noah’s paternal grandmother was Isabel McKinlay Oliver (the daughter of The Rev. George Wilfred/Wilfrid Oliver and Mary Caroline/Carolyn Isabelle/Isabella Gosnell). The Rev. George’s brother, Noah’s great-great-uncle, Dr. Edmund H. Oliver, was a Presbyterian and United Church of Canada minister, chaplain, and educator. He was a Moderator of the United Church of Canada, from 1930 to 1932. Noah’s great-grandfather The Rev. George was the son of George Wilfred Oliver and Rhoda Elizabeth Stark/Stork, whose father was from Strathclyde, Scotland and whose mother was from Kent, England. Noah’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Henry Gosnell, whose father was from Cork, Ireland and whose mother had roots in Ireland and England; and of Belle/Isabelle/Isabella/Isabel McKinlay/McKinley, whose parents were Scottish.

Noah’s maternal grandfather was Luben Nicoloff Balabanoff (the son of Nickola/Nicola Balabanoff and Stefana Halatcheva/Popova). Loben was born in Sofiya, Bulgaria.

Noah’s maternal grandmother was Emilia Ratcheva (the daughter of Bocho Ratchev and Teodora Ratcheva). Emilia was Bulgarian. Teodora was the daughter of Mito Stoycoff and Jordana Tzokova.

Sources: Obituary of Noah’s paternal grandfather, W. Creighton Reid – https://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Noah’s paternal great-grandparents, Wilfred/Wilfrid George Melvell Reid and Cora May Brandon – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Noah’s paternal great-grandfather, Wilfred/Wilfrid George Melvell Reid (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Noah’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Thomas Sharpe/Shorp Brandon and Mary Creighton – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Noah’s paternal grandmother, Isabel McKinlay (Oliver) Reid – http://yourlifemoments.ca

Marriage records of Noah’s paternal great-grandparents, The Rev. George Wilfred/Wilfrid Oliver and Mary Caroline/Carolyn Isabelle/Isabella Gosnell – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Noah’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Henry Gosnell and Belle/Isabelle/Isabella/Isabel McKinlay/McKinley – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Noah’s maternal grandmother, Emilia Ratcheva Balabanoff – https://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Aaron William Perilo

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 30, 1980 or 1981

Ethnicity:
*father – likely Ukrainian
*mother – German, Swedish, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh

Aaron Perilo is an American actor and singer. He is the son of Sharon Kay (Hatfield) and Efraim Frank Perilo.

Aaron’s mother is of German, Swedish, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), and Welsh descent. It appears that Aaron’s father is of at least part Ukrainian ancestry.

Aaron’s maternal grandfather was Jack Edward Hatfield (the son of Grover Cleveland Hatfield and Bessie Elizabeth Winkle). Grover was the son of Benjamin Hatfield and Maria Larimore. Bessie was the daughter of George W. Winkle, who was of German descent, and Catharine Bush, who was German, from Bavaria.

Aaron’s maternal grandmother was Florence Marie Jenkins (the daughter of Arthur William Jenkins and Selma Maria Ternstrom). Arthur was the son of Albert Bean Jenkins and Florence J. McPhail, whose father was Scottish. Selma was the daughter of Swedish parents, Sven Magnus Ternström and Christina Bengtson.

Sources: Obituary and genealogy of Aaron’s maternal grandfather, Jack E. Hatfield – http://www.landofthebuckeye.net/p1194.htm#i115498

Genealogy of Aaron’s great-grandfather, Grover Cleveland Hatfield – https://sv.findagrave.com/memorial/26928990/grover-cleveland-hatfield

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12/06/2010 – Victoria Osteen and Joel Osteen – Joel Osteen “The Christmas Spirit: Memories of Family, Friends, and Faith” at Barnes & Noble in New York City on December 6, 2010 – Barnes & Noble, 5th Avenue – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Paul Froggatt / PR Photos

Birth Name: Joel Scott Osteen

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

Date of Birth: March 5, 1963

Ethnicity: English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, possibly distant Dutch

Joel Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, and author.

Joel is the son of Dolores and The Rev. John Osteen (John Hillery Osteen), a Southern Baptist pastor. He is married to Victoria (Iloff) Osteen, who is his co-pastor. The couple has two children. His father founded Lakewood Church, of which Joel is the senior pastor.

Joel’s patrilineal line can be traced to Solomon Osteen, who was born, c. 1774, in South Carolina, and to his wife, Mary Ann Royalston. The surname Osteen may have a Dutch origin.

Joel’s paternal grandfather was Willis Jackson Osteen, Sr. (the son of Elijah H. Steen/Osteen and Clarinda Ray). Willis was born in Arkansas. Elijah was the son of John J. Osteen and Celia Boyette. Clarinda was the daughter of Willis Ray and Rebecca Sutton.

Joel’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Mae/May Brawner (the daughter of John Farr Brawner and Laura Evelyn Wilburn). John was the son of Jesse Franklin Brawner and Mary Ann Fultner. Laura was the daughter of James Gillispie “Doc” Wilburn and Martha Lane.

Joel’s maternal grandfather was the son of Isaac Bailey Badie Pilgrim and Noble Elizabeth “Noby”/”Nobie” Turnage. Isaac was the son of Isaac Timms Pilgrim and Hannah Berry Davis. Noble was the daughter of Isaac Turnage and Aletha E. “Lethie” Carpenter.

Joel’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of John Luther Case and Ida M. Golemon. John was the son of Jessy David Case and Rosy Mary McDonnel. Ida was the daughter of George Alexander Golemon and Martha Jane Wilson.

Sources: Genealogy of Joel Osteen – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy and obituary of Joel’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Dwight Michael Evans

Place of Birth: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA

Date of Birth: November 3, 1951

Ethnicity: Welsh, English, Russian, Swedish, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Dwight Evans is an American professional baseball player. He was a right fielder who played for the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Dwight is the son of Marie and Duff Evans.

Dwight’s paternal grandfather was David Lionel Evans (the son of George Coleman Evans and Agnes Louisa Taylor). George was the son of David Evans, who was of Welsh, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and English descent, and of Rebecca Coleman, who was English. Agnes was the daughter of English parents, William Whitehead Taylor and Nanny Standring.

Dwight’s paternal grandmother was Afton Eloise Naylor (the daughter of Walter Rupert Naylor and Emerentzia Eleda Roos). Walter was the son of English parents, George Naylor and Fanny Wiscombe. Emerentzia was the daughter of Swedish parents, Anders Olson Roos and Johanna Isakson.

Dwight’s maternal grandfather was Frank Bernard Baldwin (the son of Gilman Erastus Baldwin and Anna Spier). Gilman was the son of Levi Baldwin and Ruth White.

Dwight’s maternal grandmother was named Marie Michaelonova Eichenbaum. Marie was born in Russia.

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

Anderson in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ella Aiko Anderson

Place of Birth: Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 26, 2005

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, 1/8th Japanese, 1/16th Swedish, distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Ella Anderson is an American actress.

Ella’s paternal grandfather was Tomio Anderson (the son of Robert Hunt Anderson and Yoko Maria Omura). Tomio was born in New York. Robert was the son of Robert Grant Anderson and Evelyn Fern Hunt. Yoko was born in Hiroshima, Japan.

Ella’s paternal grandmother was named Julie Peterson (the daughter of John Emil Peterson and June). John was the son of John Emil Peterson, whose parents were Swedish, and of Helene Marie Robbins.

Ella’s maternal grandfather was David Niel Whiteford (the son of James Warren Whiteford and Elizabeth Tyrie Moyes Thomson). James was born in Manitoba, Canada, the son of Carman Whiteford and Jean Lovell Strang, and had Scottish ancestry. Elizabeth was born in British Columbia, Canada, the daughter of Scottish parents, David Young Thomson and Elizabeth Tyrie Moyes.

Ella’s maternal grandmother was named Nancy Leigh Giles.

Sources: Genealogy of Ella’s paternal grandfather, Tomio Anderson – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Ella’s paternal grandfather, Tomio Anderson – https://obits.mlive.com

Naturalization record of Ella’s paternal great-grandmother, Yoko Maria Omura – https://www.familysearch.org

Ella’s paternal great-grandfather, John Emil Peterson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ella’s paternal great-grandfather, John Emil Peterson – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ella’s mother – http://whiteford.itgo.com

Ella’s maternal great-grandfather, James Warren Whiteford, on the 1926 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Peter Gordon MacKay

Place of Birth: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

Date of Birth: September 27, 1965

Ethnicity: Scottish, Northern Irish, English, Irish

Peter MacKay is a Canadian politician and lawyer. A Member of the Conservative Party, he has served as a Member of the Canadian Parliament for Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough (NS), from June 2, 1997 to June 28, 2004, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, from May 31, 2003 to December 7, 2003, a Member of the Canadian Parliament for Central Nova (NS), from June 28, 2004 to October 19, 2015, Minister of Foreign Affairs, from February 6, 2006 to August 14, 2007, Minister of National Defence, from August 14, 2007 to July 15, 2013, and Minister of Justice Attorney General of Canada, from July 15, 2013 to November 4, 2015, among other duties.

Peter is the son of Eirene Macha (Delap), a psychologist and peace activist, and Elmer MacKay (Elmer MacIntosh MacKay), a Conservative Party politician and lumber businessperson. His father was a Member of Parliament for Central Nova (NS), from May 31, 1971 to June 15, 1983, and later from September 4, 1984 to October 25, 1993, the riding Peter later held.

Peter is married to Iranian-born entertainer, public speaker, and human rights activist Nazanin Afshin-Jam. She was Miss World Canada 2003. The couple has three children.

Peter’s paternal grandfather was named Gordon Barclay MacKay.

Peter’s paternal grandmother was named Laura Louise MacIntosh.

Peter’s maternal grandfather was Royal Navy Cmdr. Bredin Delap (the son of The Rev. Canon Alexander Henry Delap and Evelyn Villiers Villiers). Bredin was born in Strabane, Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The Rev. Canon Alexander was born in Mount Charles, Donegal, Ireland, and was the son of The Rev. Alexander William Delap and Anna Jane Goslett. Evelyn was born in Dublin, the daughter of Mathew Villiers Sankey Morton and Lucy Eleanor Moore.

Peter’s maternal grandmother was Cethlyn Sarah Mohred Alexander (the daughter of Major Hon. Charles Alexander, and of Kate Stayner). Cethlyn was born in Ireland. Charles was the son of James Du Pre Alexander, 3rd Earl of Caledon, and of Lady Jane Frederica Harriot/Herriet Mary Grimston, whose own father was Sir James Walter Grimston, 1st Earl of Verulam. Kate was the daughter of Charles Stayner.

Sources: Genealogy of Peter’s mother – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Peter’s maternal grandparents, Royal Navy Cmdr. Bredin Delap and Cethlyn Sarah Mohred Alexander – http://thepeerage.com

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Birth Name: Rose Diane Ladner

Place of Birth: Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 29, 1935

Ethnicity:
*father – German, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant French and Swiss-German
*mother – Norwegian, German

Diane Ladd is an American actress, film director, producer, and author.

Diane is the daughter of Mary Bernadette (Anderson) and Preston Paul Ladner.

Diane is married to Robert Charles Hunter. She has had two children, including actress Laura Dern, with her former husband, actor Bruce Dern.

Diane’s paternal grandfather was Jeremiah Joseph “J. J.” Ladner (the son of Paris/Parish A. Ladner and Laura Prudence “Prudie” Smith). Diane’s grandfather Jeremiah was born in Mississippi. Paris was the son of Jeremiah Ladner and Sarah Lowe. Diane’s great-grandmother Laura was the daughter of James Autry Schmidt/Smith and Sarah “Sally” Perrette.

Diane’s paternal grandmother was Hattie Emma Tyner (the daughter of James Everett Tyner and Mary Jane Bullock). Hattie was born in Mississippi. James was the son of John Pierce/Pearce Tyner and Elizabeth Ann Lowe. Mary Jane was the daughter of Pvt. Charles W. Bullock and Emma Jane Pittman.

Diane’s maternal grandfather was named James A. Anderson (the son of Andrew Anderson). James was a Norwegian immigrant.

Diane’s maternal grandmother was Rosa J. Schmitt (the daughter of August Schmitt and Magdalena/Madeline/Magdenlena Honard). Rosa was born in Alabama, to German parents. August was born in Gabsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate. Magdalena was born in Munich, Bavaria.

Sources: Genealogy of Diane Ladd – https://www.geni.com

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

Diane’s paternal grandparents, Jeremiah Joseph “J. J.” Ladner and Hattie Emma Tyner, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Jeremiah Joseph “J. J.” Ladner and Hattie Emma Tyner on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Diane’s maternal grandparents, James A. Anderson and Rosa J. Schmitt, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Estevez in 2017, Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

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

Date of Birth: December 4, 2007

Ethnicity:
*50% Mexican
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% Finnish
*6.25% Norwegian
*6.25% British Isles [English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish]

Scarlett Estevez is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Samantha Weil, an actress, and Anthony Estevez, a real estate manager. Scarlett’s aunt, her mother’s sister, is actress Liza Weil.

Scarlett’s paternal grandparents were likely named Luis A. Estevez and Rene M. Rodriguez.

Scarlett’s maternal grandfather is named Marc L. Weil. Marc is Jewish.

Scarlett’s maternal grandmother is Lisa Ingalls (the daughter of Curtis Wayne Ingalls and Aune Miriam Waisanen). Curtis was the son of Leymont Corbin Ingalls, who had English and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry, and Helga Ovida Larson, whose parents were Norwegian. Aune was the daughter of Finnish parents, Matthew/Mat/Matti Waisanen and Magdalena “Lena” Nevalainen.

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12/03/2018 – Justin Marks – Starz’s “Counterpart” TV Series Season 2 Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Robert Justin Marks

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

Date of Birth: April 27, 1980

Ethnicity:
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Flemish Belgian
*25% Italian
*25% mix of Northern Irish, English, Scottish, and Irish

Justin Marks is an American screenwriter, producer, and television showrunner.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Matthew J. Marks (the son of Henry M. Marks and Minnie Phillips). Justin’s grandfather Matthew was born in New York, to a Jewish family. Henry was born in New York, to parents from Poland. Justin’s great-grandmother Minnie was born in New York, to parents from Hungary.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was named Simone Van de Meulebroeke. Simone was born in Schaerbeek, Belgium.

Justin’s maternal grandfather was Robert Eustace MacCarthy/McCarthy (the son of Thomas Edward MacCarthy/McCarthy and Jessie Tunstall Black). Robert was born in Massachusetts. Thomas was born in Massachusetts, the son of Thomas McCarthy, whose parents were from England and Northern Ireland, and of Mary Agnes Gaskins. Jessie was born in Canada, the daughter of John Black, who was Scottish, and of Johanna Grogan, who was Irish.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor Mangini (the daughter of Rolando H. “Roland” Mangini and Anna “Annie” Granara/Ganara/Gunara). Eleanor was born in Massachusetts. Rolando was born in Italy, the son of Joseph Granara and Catharine. Anna was born in Massachusetts, to Italian parents, Luigi Granara and Theresa.

Sources: Obituary of Justin’s paternal grandfather, Matthew J. Marks – http://washingtonpost.com

Obituary of Justin’s maternal grandmother, Eleanor (Mangini) MacCarthy – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Matthew Samuel Ballinger

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

Date of Birth: April 22, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, German, Swiss-German
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Ballinger is an American singer and actor. He was a member of the band Dream Street, along with Frankie J. Galasso, Jesse McCartney, Gregory Raposo, and Chris Trousdale.

Matt is the son of Lynne and Michael Ballinger.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was John Montgomery Ballinger (the son of Richard Henry Ballinger and Mamie Bessie Montgomery). Richard was the son of John Logan Ballinger and Elizabeth Anderson “Lizzie” Smith. Mamie was the daughter of Joseph Samuel Montgomery and Mary Louise Hostrasser, whose own father was Swiss-German and whose own mother was German.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was named Elizabeth A. Massey.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was Elliott F. Brotz (the son of Abraham/Abram/Abe Paretzky, later Brotz, and Etta Rothenberg). Abraham was Jewish, and was born in Różanka, Poland. Etta was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was named Charlotte Hardy.

Sources: Obituary of Matt’s paternal grandfather, John Montgomery Ballinger – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Matt’s paternal grandfather, John Montgomery Ballinger (through his brother) – https://www.findagrave.com

Matt’s maternal grandfather, Elliott F. Brotz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Elliott F. Brotz iott on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandfather, Elliott F. Brotz – https://obits.lohud.com

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Charlotte (Hardy) Brotz – https://www.beecherflooksfh.com

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Birth Name: Jimmy Ray Dean

Date of Birth: August 10, 1928

Place of Birth: Olton, Lamb, Texas, United States

Date of Death: June 13, 2010

Place of Death: Varina, Virginia, U.S.

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

Jimmy Dean was an American country music singer, television host, actor, and businessperson. He was also responsible for the Jimmy Dean sausage brand.

He was the son of Ruth (Taylor) and George Otto Dean. Jimmy was married to singer, songwriter, and recording artist Donna, until his death. He had three children with his former wife Mary Sue.

Jimmy’s paternal grandfather was named Jesse Dean.

Jimmy’s paternal grandmother was Avis Young (the daughter of Joseph Monroe Young and Ellen McDonald). Joseph was born in Cambridgeshire, England, and was the son of Thomas Young.

Jimmy’s maternal grandfather was named William Jasper Taylor (the son of James Taylor). William was born in Texas.

Jimmy’s maternal grandmother was named Luttie/Lutie Samantha Nix. Luttie was born in Texas.

Sources: Genealogies of Jimmy Dean – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

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12/15/2013 – Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond – “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Beacon Theater – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jeffrey Wayne Richmond

Place of Birth: Garrettsville, Ohio or Kilsyth, West Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 7, 1961

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

Jeff Richmond is an American composer, actor, director, and producer.

Jeff is the son of Alice and Wayne Richmond. He is married to actress, comedian, writer, and producer Tina Fey, with whom he has two children.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather was Edward Grover Richmond (the son of Gordon Lee Richmond and Grace Ames). Edward was born in West Virginia. Gordon was the son of Andrew Jackson Richmond and Francina Richmond. Grace was the daughter of George William Ames and Virginia Victoria Kincaid.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother was Pearline Arvil Kincaid (the daughter of Homer Kaska Kincaid and Icie May Wills). Pearline was born in West Virginia. Homer was the son of John William Kincaid and Luvina Ward. Icie was the daughter of Napoleon Wills and Victoria Honaker.

Jeff’s maternal grandfather was James Alfonso Estep (the son of James Alfred Estep and Mary Alice Jones). Jeff’s grandfather James was born in Virginia. Mary Alice was the daughter of James Taylor Jones and Mary Annie Harrison.

Jeff’s maternal grandmother was Mildred L. Parcell (the daughter of Jordan Columbus Parcell and Blanche Grant Counts). Mildred was born in West Virginia. Jordan was the son of John B. Parcell. Blanche was the daughter of George Lee Counts and Mattie L. Snodgrass.

Sources: Genealogy of Jeff Richmond – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy and obituary of Jeff’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Joaquín Rafael Bottom

Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Date of Birth: October 28, 1974

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

Joaquín Phoenix, previously also credited as Leaf Phoenix, is an American actor, musician, producer, music video director, and activist. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Joker (2019). He is also known for his roles in the films To Die For, Gladiator, and The Master, among many others. He is the brother of late actor River Phoenix, as well as actresses Rain Phoenix, Liberty Phoenix, and Summer Phoenix.

He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to parents from the continental United States. Joaquín is the son of John Phoenix (born Johnny Lee Bottom), from California, and Arlyn Phoenix (born Arlyn Dunetz), a social activist, from New York. Joaquín’s father is of English, along with Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, Welsh, and French Huguenot, ancestry. Joaquín’s mother is Jewish; half of her family are Russian Jews and the other half are Hungarian Jews.

He was raised in Florida and California. At one point, Joaquín’s parents joined the religious group Children of God, which they later left.

Joaquín has said:

I’m Jewish… But I don’t think I’ve ever been very religious, no, though I do consider myself a spiritual person. I appreciate a lot of traditions from various faiths. I’m on a path.

Joaquín’s patrilineal line can be traced to John Bottom, who was born, c. 1598, in Archers Hoop, Malmsbury, England, and to his wife Elizabeth.

Joaquín’s paternal grandfather was Ehlia/Robert Merrill Bottom (the son of William Dell Bottom and Cordelia Pearl Matherly). Robert was born in Kentucky, as were all of his grandparents. William was the son of Fidellar/Phidellar Sharp “Dee” Bottom and Rachel Ann Bolling/Bowling. Cordelia was the daughter of David Houston Matherly and Sarah Frances “Sally” Purdom.

Joaquín’s paternal grandmother was Beulah Ernestine Ingram (the daughter of Robert Lee Ingram and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leidy/Lydie). Beulah was born in Missouri. Robert was the son of Robert T. Ingram and Ellen L. Curry. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of William John Leidy and Sarah Clarissa Dyer.

Joaquín’s maternal grandfather was Meyer Dunetz (the son of Samuel/Sam Dunetz and Libbe/Libby “Sallie” Grodenzik). Meyer was born in New York. Samuel and Libbe were Russian Jewish immigrants. Samuel was the son of Moses/Moshe Idel Dunetz and Shifra. Libbe was the daughter of Simon Gordon and Menucha.

Joaquín’s maternal grandmother was Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz (the daughter of Ignatz/Jenat Lefkowitz and Marija/Mary Beck). Margaret was born in New York, the daughter of Hungarian Jewish immigrants. Ignatz was born in Imre, Zemplén, Hungary (now Malčice, Slovakia), the son of Herman Lefkowitz and Rose Greenwald. Mary was the daughter of Ignatz Beck and Maly/Amalia/Mali Frankel.

Sources: Genealogies of Joaquín Phoenix – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Joaquín’s uncle (father’s brother), Phillip Bottom, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Joaquín’s paternal grandfather, Ehlia/Robert Merrill Bottom – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Joaquín’s paternal grandmother, Beulah Ernestine Ingram, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joaquín’s great-uncle (maternal grandfather’s brother), Bernard Dunetz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joaquín’s maternal grandfather, Meyer Dunetz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Joaquín’s maternal grandmother, Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Estevez in 2017, Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

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

Date of Birth: December 4, 2007

Ethnicity:
*50% Mexican
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% Finnish
*6.25% Norwegian
*6.25% British Isles [English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish]

Scarlett Estevez is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Samantha Weil, an actress, and Anthony Estevez, a real estate manager. Scarlett’s aunt, her mother’s sister, is actress Liza Weil.

Scarlett’s paternal grandparents were likely named Luis A. Estevez and Rene M. Rodriguez.

Scarlett’s maternal grandfather is named Marc L. Weil. Marc is Jewish.

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Birth Name: Otto Everett Graham, Jr.

Date of Birth: December 6, 1921

Place of Birth: Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Death: December 17, 2003

Place of Death: Sarasota, Florida, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Scotch-Irish/Northern Irish, Swiss, possibly Irish

Otto Graham was an American professional football player. He was a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL).

Otto was the son of Cardonna Emma (Hays) and Otto Everett Graham. He was married to Beverly, with whom he had three children.

Otto’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Carter Graham (the son of The Rev. Francis Marion Graham and Barbara/Barbera Vina Whitener). Joseph was born in Missouri. The Rev. Francis was the son of Elijah Graham and Anna Ball Lee. Barbara was the daughter of Henry Whitener and Adaline Sitzes/Sides/Seitz.

Otto’s paternal grandmother was Nora Cornelia Creasy (the daughter of The Rev. Charles Wesley Creasy and Margarette/Margaret Ann Wallace). Nora was born in Missouri. The Rev. Charles was born in Virginia. Margarette was born in Tennessee.

Otto’s maternal grandfather was James Monroe Hays (the son of Robert Allen Hays and Miranda Louise Marsh). James was born in Missouri, to parents from Ohio.

Otto’s maternal grandmother was Emma Ann Thompson (the daughter of Joseph Thompson and Nancy Pierson/Pearson). Emma was born in Missouri. Joseph was born in Ohio. Nancy was born in Virginia, the daughter of John Blair Pierson and Margaret Donahue.

Sources: Genealogy of Otto Graham – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Otto Graham (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

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04/12/2014 – Kenny Rogers – Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XX – Arrivals – JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge – Phoenix, AZ, USA – Photo Credit: Willie Pena / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kenneth Ray Rogers

Date of Birth: August 21, 1938

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

Date of Death: March 20, 2020

Place of Death: Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, small/distant amounts of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, and German, possibly other

Kenny Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur.

He was the son of Lucille Lois (Hester), a nurse’s assistant, and Edward Floyd Rogers, a carpenter. He was married to Wanda Miller, until his death. He had a daughter with his former wife Janice Gordon; a son with his former wife Margo Anderson; a son with his former wife Marianne Gordon; and two children with Wanda.

Kenny is sometimes said to have had Irish and/or Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Irish or Native American has been verified/documented.

Kenny’s paternal grandfather was William Byrd Rogers (the son of Allen Greer Rogers and Phebe H. Gallion). William was born in Texas. Phebe was the daughter of John Gallion and Sarah Rhoads.

Kenny’s paternal grandmother was Della Armo/Armodella/Armadella Kendrick (the daughter of Jasper Taylor Kendrick and Susan Jane Lester). Della was born in Texas. Jasper was the son of Albert Abel Kendrick and Elizabeth Logan. Susan was the daughter of Charles Madison Lester and Ann/Annie Eliza Moore.

Kenny’s maternal grandfather was Wiley Daniel Hester (the son of William Daniel “Zeke” Hester and Alice Arrena Nelson). Wiley was born in Louisiana. Alice was the daughter of Wiley Bud Nelson and Nancy Narcessa/Narcissa Scarborough/Scarsborough/Scarbrough.

Kenny’s maternal grandmother was Cora Belle/Binn “Sis” Willoughby (the daughter of Morrison Columbus Willoughby and Robe Blen Smith). Cora was born in Texas.

Sources: https://www.irishexaminer.com

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

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Birth Name: Charles Duane Baker, Jr.

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

Date of Birth: November 13, 1956

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

Charlie Baker is an American businessperson and politician. A Republican, he has served as Governor of Massachusetts, since January 8, 2015. He was previously Secretary of Health and Human Services of Massachusetts, from October 1992 to November 1994, and Secretary of Administration and Finance of Massachusetts, from November 1994 to September 1998.

Charlie is the son of Alice Elizabeth “Betty” (Ghormley) and Charles Duane Baker III, a businessperson. His father served as U.S. Under Secretary of Health and Human Services, from 1983 to 1984. Charlie was raised in Needham and Rockport, Massachusetts. On his father’s side in particular, he has Colonial American ancestry, tracing to Massachusetts in the 1600s.

Charlie is married to Lauren Cardy Schadt, with whom he has three children. Lauren worked in advertising. She is the daughter of James P. Schadt, who was the CEO of Reader’s Digest and Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages.

Charlie’s paternal grandfather was Charles Duane Baker, Jr. (the son of Charles Duane Baker and Letitia Beattie Ronk). Charlie’s grandfather Charles was a politician. Charlie’s great-grandfather Charles D. Baker was born in Painted Post, New York, in upstate NY, and was a Member of the New York State Assembly from the 2nd Steuben district, from 1885 to 1887, and Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, from c. 1889 to 1908. He was the son of Harrison H. Baker and Elizabeth Fleming.

Charlie’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor Johnson Little (the daughter of Henry Bailey Little and Fanny Gray). Eleanor was born in Massachusetts. Fanny was the daughter of John Gray and Nancy Toppan Johnson.

Charlie’s maternal grandfather was Ralph Kalb Ghormley (the son of The Rev. David Owen Ghormley and Alice Minerva Irwin). Ralph was born in Oregon. The Rev. David was the son of Thomas Ghormley and Anne Martin.

Charlie’s maternal grandmother was named Jean McDougall. Jean was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Source: Genealogy of Charlie Baker – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Matthew Samuel Ballinger

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

Date of Birth: April 22, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, German, Swiss-German
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Ballinger is an American singer and actor. He was a member of the band Dream Street, along with Frankie J. Galasso, Jesse McCartney, Gregory Raposo, and Chris Trousdale.

Matt is the son of Lynne and Michael Ballinger.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was named Elizabeth A. Massey.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was Elliott Francis Brotz (the son of Abraham/Abram/Abe Paretzky, later Brotz, and Etta Rothenberg). Elliott was born in New York. Abraham was Jewish, and was born in Różanka, Poland. Etta was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was named Charlotte Evelyn Hardy.

Sources: Genealogy of Matt’s paternal grandfather, John Montgomery Ballinger (through John’s brother) – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Matt’s paternal grandfather, John Montgomery Ballinger – https://www.familysearch.org

Matt’s maternal grandfather, Elliott Francis Brotz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Elliott Francis Brotz on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandfather, Elliott Francis Brotz – https://obits.lohud.com

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Charlotte Evelyn (Hardy) Brotz – https://www.beecherflooksfh.com

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04/12/2014 – Kenny Rogers – Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XX – Arrivals – JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge – Phoenix, AZ, USA – Photo Credit: Willie Pena / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kenneth Ray Rogers

Date of Birth: August 21, 1938

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

Date of Death: March 20, 2020

Place of Death: Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, small/distant amounts of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, and German, possibly other

Kenny Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur.

Kenny is sometimes said to have had Irish and/or Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Irish or Native American has been verified/documented.

Kenny’s paternal grandfather was William Byrd Rogers (the son of Allen Greer/Grier Rogers and Phebe H. Gallion). William was born in Texas. Phebe was the daughter of John C. Gallion and Sarah Rhoads.

Kenny’s maternal grandmother was Cora Belle/Binn “Sis” Willoughby (the daughter of Morrison Columbus Willoughby and Robe/Roba Blen Smith). Cora was born in Texas. Morrison was the son of Daniel Richard Willoughby and Mary. Robe was the daughter of Benjamin Little J. Smith and Judith Elizabeth Pinkard.

Sources: https://www.irishexaminer.com

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

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Birth Name: John Caldwell Calhoun

Date of Birth: March 18, 1782

Place of Birth: Abbeville, South Carolina, U.S.

Date of Death: March 31, 1850

Place of Death: Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.

Ethnicity: Scots-Irish/Northern Irish/Scottish, one eighth French

John C. Calhoun was an American statesman and political theorist. He served as the 7th Vice President of the United States, from March 4, 1825 to December 28, 1832. He was elected to the position in 1824 and 1828. He was also a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina, from March 4, 1811 to November 3, 1817, U.S. Secretary of War, from December 8, 1817 to March 4, 1825, a U.S. Senator from South Carolina, from December 29, 1832 to March 3, 1843, and again from November 26, 1845 to March 31, 1850, and U.S. Secretary of State, from April 1, 1844 to March 10, 1845. He was the first person to resign the Vice Presidency. He was a member of the Democratic-Republican party until 1828, the Nullifier from 1828 to 1839, and the Democratic Party from 1839 to 1850, his death.

He was a candidate for President of the United States in 1824, and was a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1844.

Vice President Calhoun was the son of Martha (Caldwell) and Patrick Calhoun. His father was born in County Donegal, Ireland, and moved with his parents to Virginia in 1733. His mother was born in Virginia, to Northern Irish immigrants.

Vice President Calhoun was married to Floride Calhoun, until his death. Floride’s father was John E. Colhoun, who was a U.S. Senator from South Carolina, from 1801 to 1802. She was Vice President Calhoun’s first cousin, once removed. John and Floride had ten children, including Anna Maria Calhoun Clemson. Anna Maria was married to politician and statesman Thomas Green Clemson, the founder of Clemson University.

Vice President Calhoun’s patrilineal line can be traced to Humphrey Colquhoun of Luss, who was born, c. 1440, in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

Vice President Calhoun’s paternal grandfather was James Patrick Calhoun (the son of The Rev. Alexander Calhoun and Judith Hamilton). James was born at Crosh House, Newton Stewart, Tyrone, Ireland. The Rev. Alexander was the son of William Campbell Colquhoun, whose father was from Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and of Catherine McCausland. Judith was the daughter of The Rev. James Hamilton, who was of Manor Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, and of Catherine Leslie, whose own father was also a minister, from Morayshire, Scotland.

Vice President Calhoun’s paternal grandmother was Catherine Montgomery (the daughter of Hugh Montgomery and Jane Patrick Edgar). Catherine was born near Convoy House, County Donegal, Ireland. Hugh was born in Ulster. Jane was born in Dublin, the daughter of Edgar Patrick.

Vice President Calhoun’s maternal grandfather was Maj. William Findley Caldwell (the son of Capt. John Caldwell and Mary Margaret Phillips). William was born in Ballybogan, County Donegal, Ireland. Vice President Calhoun’s great-grandfather John was the son of John Joseph Alexander Caldwell and Jane/Jennet McGhie/McGee. Mary Margaret was the daughter of James Grffiths Phillips and Janet McCoullough, who was born in Londonderry.

Vice President Calhoun’s maternal grandmother was named Rebecca Park (the daughter of Jacques Parques/Parque, later James Park, and of Jane). Rebecca was born in Antrim, County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland. Jacques was French.

Source: Genealogy of Vice President John C. Calhoun – https://www.geni.com

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