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David Hull

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Hull in 2018, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: David C. Hull

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

Date of Birth: August 5, 1985

Ethnicity: English, German, Welsh, Irish, Scottish

David Hull is an American actor and singer.

He is married to Jenna.

David’s paternal grandfather was Ernest Hugh “Ernie” Hull (the son of Ernest Miles Hull and Ora Ann Eakins). David’s grandfather Ernest was born in Ohio. David’s great-grandfather Ernest was born in Ohio, the son of John F. Hull and Sylvia Ella Kester. Ora was born in Ohio, the daughter of Hamilton Voris Eakins and Mary Elizabeth Ann Walker.

David’s paternal grandmother was Margaret F. “Peggie” Wintermeyer (the daughter of Paul W. Wintermeyer and Margaret Marie Wright). David’s grandmother Margaret was born in Kentucky. Paul was born in Kentucky, the son of Adolph C. Wintermeyer, who was German, and of Mary Josephine Florentina Gausepohl, whose father was the son of German parents, and whose mother was German. David’s great-grandmother Marie was born in Tennessee, and was likely the daughter of Walter Wright and Daisy, whose parents were Irish.

David’s maternal grandfather was Dorel Hinkle (the son of Simon Pete Hinkle and Jimmie/Jamie Strunk). Dorel was born in Kentucky. Simon was born in Kentucky, the son of Lewis Hinkle and Elizabeth Jones. Jimmie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Mary.

David’s maternal grandmother was Aileen Siler (the daughter of Walter Siler and Phoebe Elizabeth Mays). Aileen was born in Kentucky. Walter was born in Kentucky, the son of Henry Siler and Orphia Smith. Phoebe was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Madison Perry Mays and Mary P. Mays.

Sources: Obtituary of David’s paternal grandfather, Ernest Hugh “Ernie” Hull – http://legacy.com

Obituary of David’s paternal grandmother, Margaret F. “Peggie” (Wintermeyer) Hull – http://www.naegelfuneralhome.com

Obituary of David’s maternal grandfather, Dorel Hinkle – http://legacy.com

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Scott Michael Foster

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Foster in 2018, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: March 4, 1985

Ethnicity: English, Irish, possibly other

Scott Michael Foster is an American actor and musician.

He was raised partly in Highland Village, Dallas, Texas.

Scott’s maternal grandparents are named William Wilson and Rosalyn McMullen.

Source: Obituary of Scott’s mother – http://dentonfuneralhome.net

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Brody Hutzler

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Hutzler in 2015, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ian Brody Hutzler

Place of Birth: Fairbanks, Alaska, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 20, 1971

Ethnicity: German, French, English, Scottish, Irish

Brody Hutzler is an American actor.

Brody’s maternal grandfather was Clinton Emerson Wilcox (the son of Harley Emerson Wilcox and Mabel/Mable Alice Vilkie). Clinton was born in Pennsylvania. Harley was born in Pennsylvania, the son of James H. Emerson and Letitia M. Colton. Brody’s great-grandmother Mabel was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph Eugene Vilkie, whose parents were French, and of Frances/Francis Anne Burnot, whose parents were also French.

Brody’s maternal grandmother was Louise B. Patterson (the daughter of Fred Patterson and Laura Jane Allinger). Louise was born in Ohio. Fred was born in Ohio, the son of George Barker Patterson and Lois Francelia Watts. Laura was born in Kansas, the daughter of Jacob Frederick Allinger, who was German, and of Eliza Amanda Fourre, whose father was born in England, and was of English and French descent.

Source: Obituary of Brody’s maternal grandmother, Louise B. (Patterson) Wilcox – http://obits.cleveland.com

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Anson Mount

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Place of Birth: Mount Prospect, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 25, 1973

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of Irish, Swiss-German, and Dutch

Anson Mount is an American actor.

Anson is the son of Nancy Smith, a professional golfer, and Anson Adams Mount II, one of the original contributing editors of Playboy magazine. He is married to photographer Darah Trang.

Anson’s patrilineal line can be traced to George Mount, who was born, c. 1626, in Boughton, Kent, England.

Anson’s paternal grandfather was Anson Adams Mount (the son of Goodlet Morgan Mount and Matilda Hall Adams). Anson’s grandfather Anson was born in Indiana. Goodlet was the son of James M. Mount and Mary Polly Miley. Matilda was the daughter of Edwin Adams and Susan Bailey.

Anson’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Irene Petty.

Anson’s maternal grandfather was Paul Sumpter League (the son of Robert Moon League and Blanche A. Hayes). Paul was born in South Carolina. Robert was the son of George Phillip League and Elizabeth Catherine “Lizzie” Moon. Blanche was the daughter of Sumpter Hayes and Lettie Elizabeth Coleman.

Anson’s maternal grandmother was Martha Catherine Black (the daughter of Dr. Frederick Wilber Black and Adele E. Marshall). Martha was born in West Virginia. Frederick was the son of Frederick Lamb Black, who was born in New Brunswick, Canada, and of Bethea Allen Brouse. Adele was the daughter of William Preston Marshall and Mary Catherine Warren.

Source: Genealogy of Anson Mount (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Steele Stebbins

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Place of Birth: California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 19, 2003

Ethnicity:
*mother – German, Irish, English, Norwegian

Steele Stebbins is an American actor. He has starred in the films Vacation (2015) and Donny’s Bar Mitzvah.

Steele’s maternal grandfather is the son of Lyle Gordon Jahn and Patricia June Daugherty. Lyle was the son of Leo Rudolph Jahn, who was born in Minnesota, to an Austrian father and a German mother; and of Genevieve Carrie Brevik, who was born in Næs, Grytten, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. Patricia was the daughter of Francis Leslie Daugherty and Gladys Grant Reynolds.

Steele’s maternal grandmother is the daughter of parents surnamed Miller and Steele.

Source: Marriage record of Steele’s maternal great-grandparents, Lyle Gordon Jahn and Patricia June Daugherty – https://www.familysearch.org

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Marion Davies

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Birth Name: Marion Cecilia Douras

Date of Birth: January 3, 1897

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States

Date of Death: September 22, 1961

Place of Death: Hollywood, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish

Marion Davies was an American actress, producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist.

She was the daughter of Rose C. (Reilly) and Bernard J. Douras, who was a lawyer and judge. Her father was born in New York, to Irish parents. Her mother also had Irish ancestry. She was raised in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Marion was the sister of singer and actress Reine Davies and actress Rosemary Davies, and the aunt of screenwriter and film director Charles Lederer and actress and writer Pepi Lederer, who were Reine’s children. After Reine took on the stage name Davies, Marion did as well.

Patricia Lake, a socialite, actress, and radio comedian, was formally the daughter of Marion’s sister Rosemary Davies and George Van Cleve, though she may in fact have been Marion’s daughter with her long-time partner, businessperson, newspaper publisher, and politician William Randolph Hearst. Marion was later married to sea captain Horace G. Brown, until her death.

Marion’s paternal grandfather was named Daniel Douras.

Marion’s paternal grandmother was named Katherine McCann.

Marion’s maternal grandparents were named Charles Reilly and Mary. They were born in Connecticut and New York, respectively.

The internet has sometimes described Marion as having had Greek ancestry. This is not accurate.

Sources: Genealogy of Marion Davies – https://www.geni.com

Marion Davies on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Death record of Marion’s paternal grandfather, Daniel Douras – https://www.familysearch.org

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Diana Gabaldon

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Gabaldon in 2020, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Diana Jean Gabaldon

Place of Birth: Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 11, 1952

Ethnicity:
*father – Mexican
*mother – English, Irish, Scottish

Diana Gabaldon is an American author. She is known for her Outlander series of novels. Her father was teacher, principal, and Democratic Party politician Tony Gabaldon (Antonio Alfonso Gabaldon), who was an Arizona State Senator, from 1972 to 1988. Diana is married to Doug Watkins, with whom she has three children, including author Seth Sykes.

Diana’s paternal grandfather was Antonio José Gabaldon (the son of Patrocinio Gabaldon and Maria Antonia Castillo). Antonio was born in the New Mexico Territory. Patrocinio was born in the New Mexico Territory, the son of José Antonio Gabaldon and Maria Benigna de Jesus Chavez. Diana’s great-grandmother Maria was born in the New Mexico Territory, the daughter of Francisco Martin Pedro Castillo and Ana Maria Petronila Duran y Chaves.

Diana’s paternal grandmother was Maria Ines Chávez (the daughter of José Gregorio Patricio Chaves and Josefa Baca). Maria was born in the New Mexico Territory. José was born in the New Mexico Territory, the son of Juan Chaves and Maria Monica Antonia Baca. Josefa was born in the New Mexico Territory, the daughter of José Nasario Baca and Maria Inez Flaviana Garcia.

Diana’s maternal grandfather was Harold Stanley Sykes (the son of Stanley Sykes and Beatrice Belle Switzer). Harold was born in Arizona. Diana’s great-grandfather Stanley was born in London, England, the son of Godfrey Glenton Sykes and Ellen Palfreyman. Beatrice was born in Kentucky, the daughter of William Asa Switzer, whose father was Irish, and of Lou Ann Rebecca Offutt.

Diana’s maternal grandmother was Jean Perkins (the daughter of Fred Hough Perkins and Ines Mary Filley). Jean was born in Utah. Fred was born in Missouri, the son of Frederick Wellington Perkins and Mary Angeline Thompson, whose father was English. Ines was born in Ohio, the daughter of Niel/Hill Hamilton Filley and Jane Augusta Smith.

Source: Genealogy of Diana’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

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Zen Gesner

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Gesner in 2014, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Zen Brant Gesner

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 23, 1970

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, French, one eighth Norwegian, one sixteenth Mexican

Zen Gesner is an American television and film actor. He is the son of stage actress Nan Martin and architect Harry Gesner. He is married to actress and entertainment lawyer Cynthia Farrelly Gesner, with whom he has three children. Cynthia is the sister of film directors, screenwriters, and producers Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly.

Zen’s paternal grandfather was Harry Martin Gesner (the son of Henry L. Gesner and Emma Wells Knapp). Harry was born in New York. Henry was born in New York, the son of Henry Gesner and Christina Clark. Emma was born in New York, the daughter of Martin F. Knapp and Mary Catherine Blakeney/Blakeley.

Zen’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Elizabeth Harmer (the daughter of Alexander Francis Harmer and Felicidad Eleadora Abadie). Ethel was born in California. Alexander was born in New Jersey, the son of Sylvanus B. Harmer and Matilda Nye Ward. Felicidad was born in California, the daughter of Dominique/Domingo Abadie, who was from France, and of Maria del Refugio Fernandez Lugo, who was of Mexican descent.

Zen’s maternal grandfather was named Clarence Martin. Clarence was born in Illinois.

Zen’s maternal grandmother was Frances Wyman Clow (the daughter of Sherwin John Clow and Tora/Tena “Flora” Halverson Ulemoee). Frances was born in Minnesota. Sherwin was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, to parents from England, John Stevenet Clow and Agnes Louisa Redman. Tora was born in Lom, Norway, the daughter of Halvor Quale and Katinka Moe.

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Jacob Whitesides

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Whitesides in 2015, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Jacob Michael Whitesides

Place of Birth: Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 11, 1997

Ethnicity: English, Irish, French, distant Swedish and Norwegian, possibly other

Jacob Whitesides is an American singer and songwriter.

Jacob’s maternal grandfather is named James Burnette “Jim” Clark.

Jacob’s maternal grandmother is Sandra Kay Underwood (the daughter of Leonard DeVore Underwood and Bessie Naomi Moore). Leonard was born in Tennessee, the son of Newton Thompson Underwood and Alice F. DeVore. Bessie was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Joseph E. Moore and Naomi Ruth Skeen.

Source: Genealogy of Jacob’s mother – http://smokykin.com

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Jeff Bagwell

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Birth Name: Jeffrey Robert Bagwell

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 27, 1968

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Jeff Bagwell is an American professional baseball player and coach. He was a first baseman, who spent his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Houston Astros.

Jeff is the son of Janice and Robert Bagwell. He was raised in Killingworth, Connecticut. Jeff is married to Rachel Bagwell. He has two children with his former wife Ericka. Rachel is the widow of hand surgeon Michael Glyn Brown.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather was named Bernard Edward Bagwell (the son of Patrick J. Bagwell and Nora Josephine). Bernard’s parents were Irish.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother was Helen Amelia Snow (the daughter of George Henry Snow and Mary E. Dolan).

Jeff’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Hare.

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Henry Gayden

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Gayden in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Henry Dickinson Gayden

Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 28, 1979

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant Dutch and Swedish

Henry Gayden is an American screenwriter. He is known for writing films Earth to Echo (2014) and Shazam! (2019), among others.

Henry’s paternal grandfather was Hamilton Virgil/Virgie Gayden (the son of William Joseph Gayden and Annie Belle Griffin). Hamilton was born in Texas. William was born in Texas, the son of James Ruben Gayden and Martha Ann Elizabeth Bickley. Annie was born in Texas, the daughter of Lewis Chapman Griffin and Matilda Cora Berry.

Henry’s paternal grandmother was Ann/Anne Mcgavock/Mcbarock Dickinson (the daughter of Henry Dickinson and Ida Hamilton Thompson). Ann was born in Washington. Henry was born in Tennessee, the son of Jacob MaGavock Dickinson and Martha Maxwell Overton. Ida was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Joseph Hamilton Thompson and Ella Vaughn.

Henry’s maternal grandfather was Richard Douglas, III (the son of Richard Douglas and Louise Ingram Moore). Henry’s grandfather Richard was born in Tennessee. Henry’s great-grandfather Richard was born in Tennessee, the son of Richard Douglas and Martha “Mattie” Irwin. Louise was born in Tennessee, the daughter of William Stuart Moore and Leila Pulliam Johnston.

Henry’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Whitaker/Whittaker Johnson (the daughter of Clifton Timothy Johnson and Mary Lucille Redford). Shirley was born in Tennessee. Clifton was born in Tennessee, the son of James T. Johnson and Shirley/Sherly Whittaker. Mary was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Robert Lee Redford and Catherine “Carrie” Enoch.

Sources: Obituary of Henry’s father – http://memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com

Obituary of Henry’s mother – http://legacy.com

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Jay Harrington

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Harrington in 2018, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: James H. Harrington III

Place of Birth: Wellesley, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 15, 1971

Ethnicity: English, Irish, some Scottish, possibly other

Jay Harrington is an American actor. He is known for his role as the title character in the ABC sitcom Better Off Ted and as Deacon Kay on the show S.W.A.T.

Among his brothers is actor Adam Harrington.

Jay’s paternal grandfather was James Hazen Harrington (the son of Richard Hazen “Dick” Harrington and Mary J. Nee). James was born in Massachusetts. Richard was born in Vermont, the son of Edgar Theodore Harrington and Jane Maria Hazen. Mary was born in Ireland, the daughter of John Nee and Catherine Kelley.

Jay’s paternal grandmother was named Mary. Mary was born in Massachusetts.

Jay’s maternal grandfather was David Joseph Collins (who likely was the son of Patrick Joseph Collins and Frances Marie Campbell). David was born in Massachusetts. Patrick was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Ireland, Michael Collins and Ellen Leary. Frances was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Alexander Campbell, who was Canadian, and of Mary Ann Skerry, who was Irish.

Jay’s maternal grandmother was Julia Catherine Falvey (the daughter of Charles Anthony Falvey and Margaret Wright). Julia was born in Massachusetts. Charles was born in Massachusetts, the son of John M. Falvey, who was Irish, and of Mary Ellen Prendergast, whose parents were Irish. Margaret was born in Missouri, the daughter of George M. Wright and Sarah S. Sterrett.

Sources: Obituary of Jay’s paternal aunt – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Jay’s maternal grandmother, Julia Catherine (Falvey) Collins – http://legacy.com

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Silas Weir Mitchell

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Mitchell in 2013, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Silas Weir Mitchell Neilson

Place of Birth: Wynnewood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 30, 1969

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Scottish, distant Dutch

Silas Weir Mitchell is an American actor. He is known for his work on television series Prison Break, My Name Is Earl, and Grimm.

He was named after physician, scientist, novelist, and poet Silas Weir Mitchell, who was the brother of his maternal great-great-grandfather Nathaniel Chapman Mitchell.

Silas’ paternal grandfather was Harry Rosengarten Neilson (the son of Lewis Neilson and Clara Augusta Rosengarten). Harry was born in Pennsylvania. Lewis was born in New Jersey, the son of Thomas Neilson, whose parents were from Ireland and England, and of Sarah Claypoole. Clara was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harry Bennett Rosengarten, whose parents were German, and of Clara Johanna Knorr, whose parents were also German.

Silas’ paternal grandmother was Alberta Pancoast Reath (the daughter of Benjamin Brannan Reath and Florence Pancoast). Alberta was born in Pennsylvania. Benjamin was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Benjamin Brannan Reath, whose father was Irish, and of Emma Hannah Wood. Florence was born in Maryland, the daughter of Albert Pancoast and Rebecca Emily Thomas.

Silas’ maternal grandfather was John Kearsley Mitchell (the son of John Kearsley Mitchell and Frances “Fannie” Butcher Stotesbury). Silas’ grandfather John was born in Pennsylvania. Silas’ great-grandfather John was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Nathaniel Chapman Mitchell and Margaret Yeates Brinton. Frances was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edward Townsend Stotesbury and Frances Berman Butcher.

Silas’ maternal grandmother was Susanne/Susanna/Susan Shaw Minturn (the daughter of Hugh Minturn and Ruth Winsor). Susanna was born in London, England. Hugh was born in New Jersey, the son of Robert Bowne Minturn and Susanna Shaw. Ruth was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Alfred Winsor and Linda Kennard.

Source: Obituary of Silas’ father – http://swhplibrary.net

Genealogy of Silas’ maternal grandfather, John Kearsley Mitchell – http://findagrave.com

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Shelley Regner

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Regner in 2017, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Shelley Anne Regner

Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 21, 1988

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German, 3/128ths Greek, 1/128 Louisiana Creole [African, French]

Shelley Regner is an American actress and singer. She is known for her role as Ashley Jones in the Pitch Perfect film series.

Her sister, Lauren Regner, is also a performer.

On her father’s side, Shelley’s great-great-great-grandfather was diplomat, linguist, and scholar Alexander Dimitry. He was also a U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. He was born in Louisiana, and was of three quarters Greek and one quarter Louisiana Creole [African, French] descent. His maternal grandmother was born to an enslaved mulatto woman in New Orleans.

Shelley’s paternal grandfather was Victor A. Regner (the son of Henry Charles Regner and Georgiana/Georgeanne Thomas). Victor was born in Louisiana. Henry was born in Louisiana, the son of John Regner, who was German, and of Margaret O’Leary. Georgiana was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Victor A. Thomas, whose parents were Alsatian Germans, and of Mary Ellen “Mollie” Callahan, whose parents were Irish.

Shelley’s paternal grandmother was Helen Elizabeth Selph (the daughter of Archibald Gilham Selph and Ella M. Daly). Helen was born in Louisiana. Archibald was born in Louisiana, the son of Collin McRae Selph and Mary Elizabeth Lynn Dmitry. Ella was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Bryan Daly, who was Irish, and of Mary Elizabeth Collins Burke, whose parents were Irish.

Shelley’s maternal grandfather was Carl E. Perkins (the son of John Ervin Perkins and Sarah Margaret Hanchey). Carl was born in Louisiana. John was born in Louisiana, the son of Washington Evander Perkins and Martha Catherine Whitaker. Sarah was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Jefferson F. Hanchey and Nancy Naomi Ford.

Shelley’s maternal grandmother was Hazel Keeton (the daughter of Edmond Jefferson Keeton and Annie Mariah Bennett). Hazel was born in Mississippi. Edmond was born in Mississippi, the son of Jefferson Keeton and Celia Catherine Brassell. Annie was born in Mississippi, the daughter of Abraham Philip Bennett and Helena Moore.

Sources: Obituary of Shelley’s paternal grandmother, Helen Elizabeth (Selph) Regner – http://obits.nola.com

Obituary of Shelley’s maternal grandmother, Hazel (Keeton) Perkins – http://obits.theadvocate.com

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Kay Cannon

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Cannon in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Kathryn Ellen Cannon

Place of Birth: Custer Park, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 22, 1974

Ethnicity: Irish, some English, possibly other

Kay Cannon is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actress. She has written and produced most of the film series Pitch Perfect, and directed the comedy Blockers.

She is married to comedy writer Eben Russell, with whom she has one child.

Kay’s paternal grandfather was Alfred James/Joseph Cannon (the son of William Henry Cannon and Rose/Rosa Carroll/Carrol). Alfred was born in Illinois. William was born in Illinois, the son of Alfred Cannon, who was English, and of Catherine “Kate” Dorsey, who was Irish. Rose was born in either Michigan or Illinois, to Irish parents, Michael/Michel Carrol and Julia.

Kay’s paternal grandmother was named Mary R. Joyce. Mary was born in Illinois, to Irish parents.

Kay’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Perrin.

Source: Obituary of Kay’s father – http://rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com

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Johnny Mize

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Birth Name: John Robert Mize

Date of Birth: January 7, 1913

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

Date of Death: June 2, 1993

Place of Death: Demorest, Georgia, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German

Johnny Mize was an American professional baseball player. He was a first baseman, coach, and scout in Major League Baseball. He was nicknamed “Big Jawn” and “The Big Cat.”

Johnny was the son of Emma and William Edward Mize.

He was said to have been a distant cousin of professional baseball player Ty Cobb.

Johnny’s paternal grandfather was Francis Mize (the son of William Mitchell Mize and Mary C. Ratliff). William was the son of Williamson Sterling Mize and Mary Rich.

Johnny’s paternal grandmother was Emma Elizabeth Riley/Rylee (the daughter of William H. Rylee and Martha Emma Rylee).

Johnny’s maternal grandfather was John Henry Loudermilk (the son of William Cannon Loudermilk and Matilda Ann Landers).

Johnny’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Adina Brown (the daughter of Benjamin Pollard Brown and Elizabeth Caroline Hulsey).

Source: Genealogy of Johnny Mize – https://www.geni.com

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Jessica Uberuaga

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Uberuaga in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Jessica Marie Uberuaga

Place of Birth: Boise, Idaho, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 1, 1974

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, one quarter Basque, possibly other

Jessica Uberuaga is an American actress and producer.

Jessica’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Henry Uberuaga (the son of José Antonio Uberuaga Urrutia and Felipa Guarrochena/Guarrechena). Joseph was born in Idaho, to Basque parents. José was the son of José de Uberuaga and Maria Ana de Urrutia. Felipa was born in Durango, Vizcaya, the daughter of Pedro de Guarrochena and Andresa de Larisgoitia.

Jessica’s paternal grandmother was Wanda Bernadette Atkinson (the daughter of Oscar Irl Atkinson and Charlotte Cecilia Winter). Wanda was born in Idaho. Oscar was born in Missouri, the son of Joel Tilford Atkinson and Margaret Jane “Maggie” Thompson. Charlotte was born in Idaho, the daughter of William Henry Winter and Mary Ann Johnston, whose parents were Irish.

Source: Marriage record of Jessica’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Henry Uberuaga and Wanda Bernadette Atkinson – http://www.familysearch.org

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Mike Hatton

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Hatton in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Michael R. Hatton

Place of Birth: Hobart, Indiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 28, 1978

Ethnicity:
*paternal grandfather – English, German
*paternal grandmother – Polish
*mother – Irish

Mike Hatton is an American actor and comedian.

He is married to actress Kristine Lazar.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Earnest/Ernest Hatton (the son of John William Hatton and Rachel Margaret Greathouse). Earnest was born in Indiana. John was born in Indiana, the son of Philip H. Hatton and Lavina Percifield. Rachel was born in Indiana, the daughter of Peter Greathouse and Zedora Delona Wilcox.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was named Jadwiga Wojciechowski. Jadwiga was born in Warsaw, Poland.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was surnamed Griffin.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Mary Virginia Norton (the daughter of William Francis Norton and Ellen Catherine Denning). William was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, Michael J. Norton and Catherine Kilday. Ellen was born in Massachusetts, also to Irish parents, John Denning and Catherine Collins, who were from County Meath and County Cork, respectively.

Sources: Obituary of Mike’s paternal grandmother, Jadwiga “Hattie” (Wojciechowski) Hatton – http://newspapers.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – http://legacy.com

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C.J. Perry

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Perry in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Catherine Joy Perry

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

Date of Birth: March 24, 1985

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, one eighth Portuguese, one sixteenth Swedish, some Scottish

C.J. Perry is an American professional wrestler, wrestling manager, actress, dancer, model, and singer. She is also known under her ring name Lana, and as C.J.

Her father has Irish, Portuguese, and Swedish ancestry. Her mother is mostly of English, German, Irish, and Scottish descent. C.J. is sometimes said to have Venezuelan ancestry. It is not clear if this Venezuelan ancestry has been verified/documented. C.J. was partly raised in Latvia, and speaks fluent Russian.

C.J. is married to Bulgarian-American professional wrestler Rusev (Miroslav Barnyashev).

C.J.’s paternal grandfather is Robert Phillip Perry, who is likely the son of Manuel J. Perry and Helen/Ellen T. Robert was born in Massachusetts. Manuel was born in Massachusetts, to Portuguese parents. Helen was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Ireland.

C.J.’s paternal grandmother is Florence U. Morrissey (the daughter of Arthur L. Morrissey and Veronica Theresa Leahy). Florence was born in Massachusetts. Arthur was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, John M. Morrissey and Bridget M. Brophy. Veronica was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of John Thomas Leahy, who was Irish, and of Johanna/Joanna Sofia Carlsson, who was Swedish.

C.J.’s maternal grandfather was James William Homeyer (the son of William Theodore Homeyer and Annie Paralee Cowan). James was born in Texas. William was born in Texas, the son of Benjamin Franklin Homeyer, whose four grandparents were from Germany, and of Mathilda Eberhardt, who was German herself. Annie was born in Texas, the daughter of Tilman Harding Cowan and Bettie Ann Lewis.

C.J.’s maternal grandmother is Betty Sue Culberson (the daughter of David Arthur Culberson and Nettie Marie Harper). Betty was born in Louisiana. David was born in Texas, the son of Samuel Jefferson Culberson/Culbertson and Jenora Eudora O’Neal. Nettie was born in Arkansas, the daughter of John A. Harper and Mary Ella “Pink” Douglass.

Sources: Obituary of C.J.’s paternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – http://legacy.com

Obituary of C.J.’s maternal grandfather, James William Homeyer – https://www.washingtonpost.com

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