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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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Birth Name: Mary Jane O’Meara

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

Date of Birth: January 3, 1950

Ethnicity: Irish

Jane O’Meara Sanders is an American social worker, college administrator, and political staffer. She has been Acting President of Goddard College, from 1996 to 1997, and the 4th President of Burlington College in Vermont, from March 2004 to September 2011.

Jane is the daughter of Bernadette Joan (Sheridan) and Benedict Patrick O’Meara. She is the wife of politician Bernie Sanders, who has served as Mayor of Burlington, Vermont, from April 6, 1981 to April 4, 1989, and a U.S. Senator from Vermont, since January 3, 2007, among other duties.

She has three children, including politician Carina Driscoll, with her former husband David Driscoll.

Jane’s paternal grandfather was Patrick Benedict O’Meara (the son of Thomas O’Meara and Catherine Ginfoyle). Patrick was born in England, to Irish parents.

Jane’s paternal grandmother was named Julia Agnes King (the daughter of Mary C.). Julia was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Jane’s maternal grandfather was named Francis George Sheridan. Francis was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Jane’s maternal grandmother was named Mary Frances Donovan. Mary Frances was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Jane O’Meara Sanders – https://www.geni.com

Jane’s father on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Jane’s paternal grandfather, Patrick Benedict O’Meara – https://www.familysearch.org

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

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12/13/2015 – Cameron McKendry – 12th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Hosted by CURE JM Benefiting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles – Arrivals – Avalon Hollywood Nightclub, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Cameron D. McKendry

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

Date of Birth: January 13, 1996

Ethnicity: Scottish, Bohemian Czech, English, Welsh, Irish, German, French, possibly some Polish

Cameron McKendry is an American actor.

Cameron’s paternal grandfather was James Patrick McKendry (the son of James P. McKendry and Margaret T. Shields). Cameron’s grandfather James was born in Michigan, to parents from Scotland. Cameron’s great-grandfather James’ mother was born in Ireland.

Cameron’s paternal grandmother was named Barbara A. Childress (the daughter of Richard Ellis Childress and Rose). Barbara was born in Michigan. Richard was born in Kentucky, the son of Fisher Alexander Childress and Lydia Moseley. Rose was born in Kentucky.

Cameron’s maternal grandfather is Daniel Joseph Klima (the son of Edward Joseph Klima and Evelyn M. Jancar). Edward was born in Ohio, the son of Joseph Klima, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Mary/Agnes Kutina, who was born in Germany and was a Polish speaker. Evelyn was born in Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Jancar, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Rose “Rosie” Sejba/Seba, whose parents were from Bohemia.

Cameron’s maternal grandmother is named Judith A. “Judy” Ryan (the daughter of Glen M. Ryan).

Sources: Obituary of Cameron’s paternal grandmother, Barbara A. (Childress) McKendry – http://hosting-12930.tributes.com

Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandfather, Edward Joseph Klima – http://obits.cleveland.com

Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandmother, Evelyn M. (Jancar) Klima – http://legacy.com

Death record of Cameron’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Rose “Rosie” (Sejba/Seba) Jancar – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Cameron’s maternal great-grandfather, Glen M. Ryan – http://obits.cleveland.com

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03/30/2017 – Jeff Timmons – 3rd Annual Babes in Toyland – Pet Edition – Boulevard3 – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jeffrey Brandon Timmons

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

Date of Birth: April 30, 1973

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Jeff Timmons is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of the vocal group 98 Degrees, along with Justin Jeffre, Drew Lachey, and Nick Lachey.

Jeff is the son of Elizabeth and Melvin Timmons. He is married to Amanda, and has five children.

Jeff’s paternal grandparents were named Melvin Timmons and Eva McGladdery.

Source: Obituary of Jeff’s father – https://www.towerlyons.com

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Birth Name: James Paul David Bunning

Date of Birth: October 23, 1931

Place of Birth: Kenton, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: May 26, 2017

Place of Death: Fort Thomas, Kentucky, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Jim Bunning was an American professional baseball player and politician. He was a pitcher. A Republican, he was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky, from January 3, 1987 to January 3, 1999, and a U.S. Senator from Kentucky, from January 3, 1999 to January 3, 2011.

Jim was the son of Gladys (Best) and Louis Aloysius Bunning. He was married to Mary Catherine Theis, until his death, with whom he had nine children, including David Bunning, who has been a Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, since 2002.

Jim’s paternal grandfather was Harry/Henry J. Bunning (the son of Herman Gustaf Verumeus Buning/Bunning and Ellen Walsh/Welsh). Herman was born in Germany. Ellen was Irish.

Jim’s paternal grandmother was Mary Caroline Miller/Mueller (the daughter of Anthony Miller and Mary Kreutz). Jim’s grandmother Mary was from Newport, Kentucky, and was of German descent.

Jim’s maternal grandfather was Alonzo S. Best (the son of Joseph Best and Isabella L. Hardy). Alonzo was born in Kentucky. Isabella was the daughter of Squire Hardy and Cynthia Hutchinson.

Jim’s maternal grandmother was Laura Alice Hines (the daughter of George W. Hines and Avis/Eva Palmer).

Sources: Genealogy of Jim Bunning – https://www.geni.com

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

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08/12/2017 – Brittany Brower – SU Magazine 17th Anniversary Celebration at Avalon in Hollywood – Avalon, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brittany A. Brower

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

Date of Birth: May 6, 1982

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, possibly other

Brittany Brower is an American model, actress, and television personality. She was a contestant on the fourth and seventeenth seasons of America’s Next Top Model.

Brittany’s paternal grandfather was David L. Brower (the son of Kenneth Calvin Brower and Daisy E. Myers). David was born in Florida. Kenneth was born in either Idaho or Montana, the son of L. Brower and Goldie. Daisy was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Ernest M. Myers and Pearl Jordan/Jordon.

Brittany’s paternal grandmother was named Doris Patricia.

Brittany’s maternal grandfather was named Fred Thomas Barfield (the son of Nathan H. Barfield and Pearl E.). Fred was born in Georgia. Nathan was born in Georgia, the son of Julius Booker Barfield and Nancy Laura Hankinson. Pearl was born in Georgia, and likely was the daughter of Henry Casper and Cora Blalock.

Brittany’s maternal grandmother is Anna Frances Tipton (the daughter of Thomas Rowland “Tom” Tipton and Carolena Broaddus). Anna was born in Kentucky. Thomas was born in Kentucky, the son of Charles Lee Tipton and Susan Parkes/Parks. Carolena was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Elbridge Clay Broaddus and Georgia Thorpe.

Sources: Obituary of Brittany’s paternal grandmother, Doris Patricia Brower – http://lifesongfunerals.com

Obituary of Brittany’s maternal great-uncle (maternal grandmother’s brother) – http://nesmithfuneralhome.com

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Brittain in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: William Martin Brittain

Place of Birth: Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 10, 1990

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, possibly other

Will Brittain is an American actor.

Will’s paternal grandfather was William Martin “Dock” Brittain (the son of Charles Robert Brittain and Mahala Jane Risinger). Will’s grandfather William was born in Texas. Charles was the son of Richard James Brittain and Mary Ann Stephenson Scruggs. Mahala was the daughter of Jordan Gilmore Risinger and Sarah Jane Pou.

Will’s paternal grandmother was named Glorias Anita “Rusty.”

Sources: Obituary of Will’s father – http://m.grubbsloydfh.com

Genealogy and obituary of Will’s paternal grandfather, William Martin “Dock” Brittain – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Midori Ann Iwama

Date of Birth: c. 1994

Ethnicity:
*Japanese (father)
*Irish, other European (mother)

Midori Francis is an American actress.

A DNA test whose results Midori displayed on her Instagram page stated that her genetic ancestry is:

*50.0% East Asian & Native American
*49.6% European
*0.4% Unassigned

Midori’s paternal grandparents are named Mo Iwama and Midori.

Midori’s maternal grandfather was named Patrick T. Conroy (the son of Thomas P. Conroy and Genevieve E., whose surname was likely Kenah).

Midori’s maternal grandmother is named Frances Al.

Source: https://www.lct.org

Obituary of Midori’s maternal grandfather, Patrick T. Conroy – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Midori’s maternal great-grandfather, Thomas P. Conroy – https://www.familysearch.org

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01/17/2017 – Sean Conlon – 2017 Winter TCA Tour – NBCUniversal Winter Press Tour – Day 1 – Arrivals – Langham Hotel – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sean Kieran Conlon

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

Date of Birth: 20 May, 1981

Ethnicity: Irish, Trinidadian

Sean Conlon is an English singer and musician. He is a member of the band Five (or 5ive), along with Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, and, previously, Jason “J” Brown and Abz Love.

Sean's maternal grandfather’s surname was Hetcalfe.

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Birth Name: Richard Abidin Breen

Place of Birth: London, England

Date of Birth: June 29, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Turkish (father)
*Irish (mother)

Abz Love is a British rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, producer, and television personality. He was a member of the band Five (or 5ive), along with Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, and, also previously, Jason “J” Brown.

Abz is the son of Kathleen/Katherine (McDaid) and Turan Sanveren. His father is Turkish and his mother is Irish.

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Birth Name: Richard Joseph Durbin

Place of Birth: East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 21, 1944

Ethnicity:
*English, Scottish (paternal grandfather)
*Irish (paternal grandmother)
*Lithuanian (mother)

Dick Durbin is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Illinois.

Dick is the son of Ann (Kutkin) and William Pius Durbin, Jr.

Durbin’s paternal grandfather was William Oscar Durbin (the son of Pius Anselm Durbin and Teresa Burtle).

Durbin’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Ellen Gaul (the daughter of William M. Gaul and Mary Elizabeth Cummings). Margaret was born in Illinois, to Irish parents.

Dick’s maternal grandparents were named Robert Kutkin and Marcella Saroche. They were both Lithuanian.

Source: Obituaries of Dick’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

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Place of Birth: Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: c. 2007

Ethnicity: Irish, other

Christopher Convery is an American actor. He stars in the film Brahms: The Boy II (2020).

His surname is usually Irish.

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08/25/2018 – Miles Gaston Villanueva – 33rd Annual Imagen Awards – Arrivals – JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, 900 W Olympic Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: March 14, 1989

Ethnicity:
*father – Mexican
*mother – English, German, Irish, possibly other

Miles Gaston Villanueva is an American actor and producer.

His father is of Mexican descent. His mother is of English, German, and Irish descent. Miles is said to also have French and Jewish ancestry. It is not clear if this is accurate.

Miles’ paternal grandparents’ surnames are Villanueva and Silva.

Miles’ maternal grandfather was Vernon Wesley Gaston (the son of Edson Blaine Gaston and La Verne Ostrom). Vernon was born in Iowa. Edson was born in Iowa, the son of Clarence George Gaston and Effie Jane Smith. La Verne was born in Iowa.

Miles’ maternal grandmother was Mary Claire Buchtel (the daughter of Robert Esmond Buchtel and Clara May Gilligan). Mary was born in Nebraska. Robert was born in Nebraska, the son of Cecilia Morgan, whose parents were Irish. Clara was born in Nebraska.

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Birth Name: James Michael Johnston

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: July 7, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish

Jamie Johnston is a Canadian actor, singer, and songwriter. He is known for starring on the show Degrassi: The Next Generation.

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Date of Birth: April 11, 1862

Place of Birth: Glens Falls, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: August 27, 1948

Place of Death: Osterville, Massachusetts, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Welsh (father)
*English, Irish, Dutch (mother)

Charles Evans Hughes was an American statesman and politician. A Republican, he served as Governor of New York, from January 1, 1907 to October 6, 1910, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, from October 10, 1910 to June 10, 1916, U.S. Secretary of State, from March 5, 1921 to March 4, 1925, and Chief Justice of the United States, from February 24, 1930 to June 30, 1941.

He was the Republican Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1916. He was also a candidate for the Republican Party’s 1908 presidential nomination.

Chief Justice Hughes was the son of Mary Catherine (Connelly) and The Rev. David Charles Hughes, an evangelical Baptist minister, who was an abolitionist. His father was born in Monmouthshire, Wales. His mother was born in Saugerties, Ulster County, New York. He was raised partly in Oswego, New York and Newark, New Jersey.

Chief Justice Hughes was married to Antoinette Carter, with whom he had four children, including Charles Evans Hughes, Jr., who served as U.S. Solicitor General, from May 27, 1929 to April 16, 1930.

Chief Justice Hughes’ maternal grandfather was William Connelly, Jr. (the son of William Connelly and Lydia Merihew). Chief Justice Hughes’ grandfather William was born in New York. Chief Justice Hughes’ great-grandfather William was the son of Michael Connelly, who was Irish, and of Naomi Barber.

Chief Justice Hughes’ maternal grandmother was Margaret Ann Terpenning (the daughter of Lyerck Terpenning and Mariah Krows). Mariah was the daughter of Leonard Krows and Deborah Ostrander, who was of Dutch descent.

Source: Genealogy of Charles Evans Hughes – https://www.geni.com

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06/16/2018 – Dan Levy – 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards – Arrivals – Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Daniel Joseph Levy

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: August 9, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Sephardi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – English, Irish

Dan Levy is a Canadian actor, writer, producer, and television personality.

He is the son of producer and screenwriter Deborah Divine and actor, comedian, producer, director, musician, and writer Eugene Levy. His sister is actress Sarah Levy.

His father is Jewish and his mother is Protestant.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Joseph “Joe” Levy (the son of Uziel/Israel Levy and Vinucha/Vinncia/Venus Coen). Joseph was born in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, to Jewish parents from Vidin, Bulgaria, who were likely of Sephardi Jewish descent. Uziel was the son of Mary.

Dan’s paternal grandmother was Rebecca “Betty” Kudlats (the daughter of Louis Kudlatz and Flora Raphael). Rebecca was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to Polish Jewish parents. Louis was the son of Samuel/Szmul Gdala Kudlacz/Kudlatz and Nycha/Nicha “Nellie” Szmulewicz/Zemanski/Zelmanovitz. Flora was the daughter of Joseph Raphael and Sarah/Annie/Dora/Rina/Rose Samuels/Levi/Goldberg.

Dan’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Divine.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Patricia Tyler (who was likely the daughter of Estella Barber). Estella was the daughter of Walter T. Barber and Maude.

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Birth Name: Kevin Edward McHale

Place of Birth: Hibbings, Minnesota

Date of Birth: December 19, 1957

Ethnicity:
*50% Croatian
*25% Irish
*25% English

Kevin McHale is an American professional basketball player. He played his entire NBA career with the Boston Celtics.

Kevin is the son of Josephine and Paul McHale. His father was of half Irish and half English ancestry. His maternal grandparents were Croatian.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was Edward Joseph McHale (the son of Patrick McHale and Mary Jones). Patrick was from Mayo, Ireland. Mary emigrated from Kerry, Ireland.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother was Ellen E. Sellwood (the daughter of John Sellwood and Mary Austin). John and Mary were from England.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was named John Ivan Starcevich.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was named Louise Vjekoslava.

Source: Obituary of Kevin’s mother – https://www.findagrave.co

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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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Birth Name: Charles Augustus Lindbergh

Date of Birth: February 4, 1902

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

Date of Death: August 26, 1974

Place of Death: Kipahulu, Maui, Hawaii, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Swedish (father)
*English, Irish (mother)

Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator, military officer, author, inventor, and activist. In 1927, he flew nonstop, in a 33 1⁄2-hour, 3,600-statute-mile flight alone, from New York to Paris. He did so on the Spirit of St. Louis, his purpose-built, single-engine Ryan monoplane. The flight was a milestone in aviation history as the first solo transatlantic flight, the first transatlantic flight between two major city hubs, and the longest transatlantic flight by near 2,000 miles.

Charles was the son of Evangeline Lodge Land Lindbergh and Charles August Lindbergh (born Carl Månsson). His father was a politician, who as a Republican, served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota, from March 4, 1907 to March 3, 1917. His mother was a chemistry teacher.

Charles’s father was born in Stockholm, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway, and moved to the U.S. as an infant. Charles’s mother was born in Detroit, Michigan, and had partial, deep Colonial American roots, as well as ancestors in Canada.

Charles was married to author and aviator Anne Morrow Lindbergh (born Anne Spencer Morrow), until his death. He had thirteen children, including six with Anne. Among his children with Anne were Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., who was kidnapped and killed as a twenty month-old infant in 1932; as well as underwater diver Jon Lindbergh, and authors Anne Lindbergh and Reeve Lindbergh.

Charles’s wife Anne was the daughter of Dwight Morrow, who was the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, from 1927 to 1930, and a U.S. Senator from New Jersey, from 1930 to 1931.

Charles’s paternal grandfather was Ola Månsson, later August Lindbergh (the son of Måns Jönsson and Sara Carlsdotter/Karlsdotter). Charles’s grandfather Ola was born in Smedstorp, Tomelilla Municipality in Skåne, Sweden. He was a prominent farmer, politician, and orator in Sweden, who was elected to the Swedish Riksdag of the Estates, as a representative of the farmers’ estate. After being accused of embezzlement, he moved to the U.S. and changed his named to August Lindbergh. In the U.S., he was a postmaster, village recorder and town clerk, and Justice of the Peace. Charles’s great-grandfather Måns was born in Stiby, Kristianstads län, the son of Jöns Andersson and Elna Andersdotter. Charles’s great-grandmother Sara was born in Smedstorp, Skåne, Sweden, the daughter of Karl Samuelsson and Gunnel Torsdotter.

Charles’s paternal grandmother was Lovisa, later Louisa, Jansdotter Carlén (the daughter of Jan Persson and Maria Olofsdotter). Lovisa was born in Yttergran, Uppsala län, Sweden. Jan was the son of Per Larsson and Brita Persdotter. Maria was the daughter of Olof Persson and Katarina Nilsdotter.

Charles’s maternal grandfather was Charles Henry Land (the son of John Scott Land and Sarah Ellen Hayden). Charles’s grandfather Charles was Canadian. John was born in Oakville, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada, the son of Ephrain Land, from Pennsylvania, and of Mary Christina Chisholm. Sarah was the daughter of Dr. Samuel Hayden and Dorcas Young, who were from Connecticut.

Charles’s maternal grandmother was named Evangeline S. Lodge (the daughter of Dr. Edmund Lodge). Evangeline was born in New York, to an English father and an Irish mother.

Sources: Genealogy of Charles Lindbergh – https://www.geni.com

Charles’s mother on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Charles’s mother on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charles’s maternal grandparents, Charles Henry Land and Evangeline S. Lodge, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Robert Maxwell Martensen

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 1, 1988

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Scottish, likely Danish, Welsh, and French-Canadian

Max Carver is an American actor.

Max is the son of Anne (Carver), a philanthropist and community activist, and Robert Martensen, a physician, historian, and author.

His twin brother is actor Charlie Carver, who was born seven minutes earlier, on the previous day. They are from a wealthy, upper-class family. Their maternal grandfather, G. W. Douglas Carver, was an oil promoter, partner in the Carver Dodge Oil Company of Denver, developer of several Indonesian oil fields, and horse breeder.

Max’s paternal grandfather was Lorenz Thomas “Marty” Martensen, Jr. (the son of Lorenz Thomas Martensen and Marie/Mary Eleanor Copenhafer). Max’s grandfather Lorenz was born in Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa. Max’s great-grandfather Lorenz was born in Bredtstatt, Germany, the son of Zacharius Martensen and Agatha Andreasen, and likely had Danish ancestry. Marie was born in Illinois, the daughter of John Copenhafer and Mary A. Shettle.

Max’s paternal grandmother was named Bernice Helen Sommer (the daughter of Walter S. Sommer and Anna P.). Bernice was born in Wisconsin.

Max’s maternal grandfather was G. W. Douglas Carver (George William Douglas Carver, the son of Clifford Nickels Carver and Helene/Helena Philae Olive Virginia Maxwell). Max’s grandfather G. W. was born in Glen Cove, New York. Max’s great-grandfather Clifford was the son of Amos Dow Carver and Inez Scott Morgan. Helene was born in England, the daughter of John Grenfell Maxwell and Louise Selina Bonynge, and had English, Irish, and distant German, ancestry.

Max’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Hitchcock (the daughter of Fremont Bodine Hitchcock and Pauline Chamberlain). Margaret was born in Illinois. Fremont was the son of Howard Horace Hitchcock, whose mother was Canadian, and of Nellie Watters, whose own parents was Scottish. Pauline was the daughter of Paul F. Chamberlain and Frances Margaret Harbaugh.

Sources: Marriage record of Max’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Max’s paternal grandfather, Lorenz Thomas “Marty” Martensen, Jr. – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Max’s paternal great-grandfather, Lorenz Thomas Martensen – https://www.familysearch.org

Max’s paternal grandmother, Bernice Helen Sommer, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Max’s mother (through her own sister) – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Max’s maternal grandfather, G. W. Douglas Carver – http://www.nytimes.com

Max’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Hitchcock, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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