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Piri Weepu

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Birth Name: Piri Awahou Tihou Weepu

Place of Birth: Lower Hutt, North Island, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 7 September, 1983

Ethnicity: Māori, 1/8 Welsh, some French, English, Scottish, Irish

Piri Weepu is a New Zealand rugby union player. He was a key figure of the All Blacks team which won the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Piri has led the Haka, the traditional Māori war dance performed by the All Blacks before any match, for a record 51 times.

Piri is the son of Ihaia (Oxx/Bill) Weepu II and Candice Turner.

Piri is said to have Niuean ancestry. Niue is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is not clear if it is accurate.

Piri’s paternal grandfather is named Ihaia “Eli” Weepu. Ihaia was born in Hokitika, Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand.

Piri’s paternal grandmother is Henrietta Tewhe “Heni” Robinson (the daughter Teoti “George” Robinson-Clough and Mākareta Beaton “Goldie” Morrell). Henrietta was born in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Teoti was the son of George “Teoti” Robinson-Clough, who was half English (from Blackburn), half Māori, and of Hēni I “Jane” Morrell. Mākareta was the daughter of John/Jean Morrell, a French whaler from Bordeaux who was also known as Johnny Wiwy or Johnny The Frenchman among the Māoris, and Irihapeti Tamahenua, who was Māori. Teoti and Mākareta were related.

Piri’s maternal grandfather was John Turner (the son of John Turner and Rihera Alice Pomare). John was born in South Island, New Zealand. Piri’s great-grandfather John was born in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales, U.K.. Rihera was the daughter of Sir Māui Wiremu Pita Naera Pōmare, a doctor and politician who served as Minister of Health in New Zealand government, among other duties, and of Elizabeth Harriet Irihapeti Flutely, who was half Māori and half European (French and English). Some of her ancestors were convicts in Norfork Island, Australia.

Piri’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of James Morehu Hudson and Pareaute Tutuu Henare. James was born in Opotiki, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand, and was the son of Mane James Hudson, who was half British (with roots Yorkshire, England, and Scotland) and half Māori, and of Miria Minarapa Waata, who was Māori. Pareaute was born in Waima, Auckland, New Zealand, and was the daughter of Rewi Henare Erueram, who was Māori, and of Ihipera (Isabella) Welsh, who was half Irish and half Māori descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Piri Weepu – https://www.geni.com

Informationa about Piri’s great-grandfather, Sir Māui Wiremu Pita Naera Pōmare – https://teara.govt.nz


Madison Bontempo

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01/12/2012 – Katelyn Pacitto – Bellacures Nail Salon Grand Opening in Newport Beach on January 12, 2012 – Bellacures Salon – Newport Beach, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PR Photos

Birth Name: Madison Nicole Bontempo

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 20, 1991

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandfather), Scottish, English, German, Bohemian/Czech, Irish

Madison Bontempo is an American actress.

Madison’s paternal grandfather was Paul Henry Bontempo (the son of Beniamino “Ben” Bontempo and Angelina Julia Santoro). Paul was born in Ohio, to Italian/Sicilian parents. Benjamin was the son of Francesco “Frank” Bontempo and Pauline/Paola Lazzara. Angelina was the daughter of Calogero/Charles P. Santoro and Angeline Gagliardo.

Madison’s paternal grandmother was Joan Laureen Thielen (the daughter of Lawrence Dennis Thielen and Frances Germaine McDowell). Lawrence was the son of Philip/Phillip Thielen, who was German, and Barbara Babar/Beber, who was Czech. Frances was the daughter of Joseph Eli McDowell and Laura Josephine Henderson.

Madison’s maternal grandfather was Karl Stewart (likely the son of Bert Ellis Stewart and Margaret Joyce Mims). Bert was the son of Bert Ellis Stewart and Gertrude Boyd. Margaret was the daughter of Charles Watson Mims and Clarice Hammond McCain.

Madison’s maternal grandmother was named Darlene.

Sources: Genealogy of Madison Bontempo (focusing on her father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Marriage record of Madison’s paternal grandparents, Paul Henry Bontempo and Joan Laureen Thielen – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Madison’s paternal great-grandparents, Benjamin Bontempo and Angelina Santoro – https://www.familysearch.org

Madison’s paternal great-grandfather, Lawrence Dennis Thielen, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Lawrence Dennis Thielen on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of likely Madison’s great-grandfather, Bert Ellis Stewart – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of likely Madison’s great-grandmother, Margaret Joyce )Mims) Stewart – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Madison’s maternal grandmother, Darlene Stewart – https://www.familysearch.org

Cindy Kimberly

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05/01/2019 – Cindy Kimberly – 2019 Billboard Music Awards – Arrivals – MGM Grand Garden Arena – Las Vegas, NV, USA -Photo Credit: LVN / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Date of Birth: November 16, 1998

Ethnicity: Spanish, Indonesian, some Irish and Dutch

Cindy Kimberly is a Dutch-born Spanish model. Her father is from Indonesia and her mother is from Spain. She also has some Irish and Dutch heritage.

Zoë Chao

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07/15/2017 – Zoe Chao – 2017 Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival – “Strangers” TV Movie Screening – Arrivals – Director’s Guild of America – West Hollywood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Zoë C. Chao

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

Date of Birth: September 19, 1985

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

Zoë Chao is an American actress and screenwriter. She is the daughter of Sue Carroll and Bruce Chao.

Charlotte Caffey

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Birth Name: Charlotte Irene Caffey

Place of Birth: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 21, 1953

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

Charlotte Caffey is an American musician and songwriter. She is the guitarist of the rock band The Go-Go’s. Other members of the band include Belinda Carlisle, Regina Schock, and Jane Wiedlin.

Charlotte is the daughter of Ann (Gorey) and Michael Terrance Caffey, a director.

Charlotte’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Franklin “Bing” Caffey (the son of Lochlin Washington Caffey and Helen Eugenia Mead). Benjamin was born in Georgia, and was a former head of the production department at Paramount Studios. Lochlin, a noted Sergeant in the US 40th Volunteer Infantry, was the son of Benjamin Franklin Caffey and Mary Evans Winn. Helen was the daughter of Eugenius Nesbit Mead and Mary Olivia Wynne.

Charlotte’s paternal grandmother was Verna Marguerite Johnson (the daughter of Henderson L. Johnson and Katherine Murta). Henderson was the son of Uriah Johnson and Mary Anne Frye. Katherine was born in California, to a father from Vermont and a mother from Missouri, and appears to have been adopted by Thomas and Mary Murta.

Charlotte’s maternal grandfather was Leo J. Gorey (the son of Robert Christopher Gorey and Ann/Annie M. Garnett). Robert was likely the son of Irish parents; his mother was named Johanna. Ann was the daughter of Andrew B. Garnett and Lucretia.

Charlotte’s maternal grandmother was Pauline M. O’Dwyer (the daughter of Frank/Francis James O’Dwyer and likely Leonora Josephine Fisher). Frank was born in Alabama, to an Irish father and an English mother.

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

Genealogy of Charlotte’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Charlotte’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin Franklin “Bing” Caffey – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Charlotte’s paternal grandmother, Verna Marguerite Caffey, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Verna on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s great-grandfather, Henderson L. Johnson, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s great-grandmother, Katherine Murta, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Katherine on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s maternal grandfather, Leo J. Gorey, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s great-grandfather, Robert Christopher Gorey, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Robert on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Robert on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Robert on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s great-grandmother, Ann/Annie M. Garnett, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlotte’s maternal grandmother, Pauline M. O’Dwyer, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Mason Guccione

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01/10/2018 – Mason Guccione – Batman ’66 Retrospective Exhibit Opening – Arrivals – Hollywood Museum, 1660 Highland Avenue – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mason Christopher Guccione

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

Date of Birth: August 17, 1995

Ethnicity: Italian, English, German, Irish

Mason Guccione is an American actor.

Mason’s paternal grandfather was named Anthony Arthur “Tony” Guccione. Anthony had Italian ancestry.

Mason’s paternal grandmother was Joan Melvena Wust (the daughter of John P. Wust and Merle E. Fickle). Joan was born in Louisiana. John was the son of George J. Wust, whose parents were German, and of Margaret Frey, whose parents were German. Merle was the daughter of Floyd Fickle and Melvena/Malvena Wagner, whose father was German.

Mason’s maternal grandfather was Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Kittrell (the son of Claude Alfred Kittrell and Mary Esther Watson). Claude was born in Mississippi, the son of William Wadsworth Kittrell and Kate Churchwell. Mary Esther was born in Alabama, the daughter of John Frank Watson and Willie G. Collins.

Mason’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Ree Williams (the daughter of Carl Farris Williams and Cynthia Larie York). Shirley was born in Arkansas. Carl was born in Arkansas, the son of Lewis Henry Williams and Mary Anthony. Cynthia was born in Arkansas, the daughter of George Lee York and Emma Prudence Gordy.

Sources: Obituary of Mason’s paternal grandmother, Joan (Wust) Guccione – http://obits.nola.com

Obituary of Mason’s maternal grandmother, Shirley Ree (Williams) Kittrell – http://www.findagrave.com

Camille Kostek

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03/04/2018 – Camille Kostek – 2018 Golden Soiree Oscar Celebration – Arrivals – Warwick LA Nightclub – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Camille Veronica Kostek

Place of Birth: Killingworth, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 19, 1992

Ethnicity: Polish, Irish, Hispanic

Camille Kostek is an American model and entertainment reporter.

She is the daughter of Christina, a gym manager, and Alan, a contractor. Camille is said to be of Polish, Irish, and Jamaican descent.

Camille’s paternal grandmother was Mary Jane Marcinowski (the son of Charles R. Marcinowski and Mary V. Rutkowski). Charles was the son of Sebastian J. “Seth” Marcinowski, who was Polish, and of Mary E. Gnatek, whose parents were Polish. Camille’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Anton Rutkowski and Alexandra, who were both Polish.

Camille’s maternal grandfather was Victor A. Decosta. Victor is listed as “White” on his death record, and was possibly from St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands.

Camille’s maternal grandmother was named Mary Robinson.

Sources: Camille’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles R. Marcinowski, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Charles R. Marcinowski on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Camille’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles R. Marcinowski – https://www.familysearch.org

Camille’s paternal great-grandmother, Mary V. Rutkowski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Camille’s maternal grandfather, Victor A. Decosta – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Camille’s maternal grandfather, Victor A. Decosta – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam Upton

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02/21/2012 – Sam Upton – “Gone” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Arclight Hollywood Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tina Gill / PR Photos

Birth Name: Samuel Canfield Upton

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

Date of Birth: May 22, 1978

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, some German (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Sam Upton is an American actor and writer.

Sam’s father is mostly of English, Irish, and some German descent. Sam’s mother is Jewish.

Sam is married to actress Tracy Effinger.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Canfield Upton (the son of Herbert Hawkes Upton and Ellen Canfield). Arthur was born in Michigan. Herbert was born in Massachusetts, the son of Wallace Flint Upton and Charlotte Eaton. Ellen was born in Michigan, the daughter of Arthur Graves Canfield and Jeannette Platt Sayre.

Sam’s paternal grandmother is Elizabeth Bache Perry (the daughter of Howard Rand Perry and Elizabeth Bacon). Sam’s grandmother Elizabeth was born in Michigan. Howard was born in Illinois, the son of Howard Rand Perry and Mary Gertrude Morgan. Sam’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was born in Washington, the daughter of John Mosby Bacon and Mary Dennison Forsyth.

Sam’s maternal grandparents are named Saul Goldman and Selma.

Source: Obituary of Sam’s paternal grandfather, Arthur Canfield Upton – http://www.asip.org


Andrew Napier

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01/30/2015 – Andrew Napier – 30th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival – Montecito Award Honoring Jennifer Aniston – Arrivals – The Arlington Theatre – Santa Barbara, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Andrew Thomas Napier

Place of Birth: Mauston, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 15, 1988

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandfather), German, Irish, English

Andrew Napier is an American film producer and writer.

Andrew’s paternal grandfather is Thomas Edward Napier (the son of Edward Paul Napier and Marian/Marion Ivy Bieterman/Biederman). Thomas was born in Illinois. Edward was born in New York, the son of Thomas Napier, who was Irish, and of Annie/Anne, whose parents were Irish. Marian was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Francis Joseph Biederman, whose parents were German, and of Eva Luvella Pooler.

Andrew’s paternal grandmother is Ella Billenstein/Billings (the daughter of John Billenstein and Babette “Bertha” Kohlbauer/Kohlbaur). Ella was born in Schwabach, Germany, and moved to the U.S. with her family at the age of seven. Andrew’s great-grandfather John was the son of John F. Billenstein and Cunig Zurner.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather is Joseph “Joe” Cioni (the son of Angelo Cioni/Ceoni and Regina/Reginia Lolli). Joseph was born in Illinois, to Italian parents. Angelo was the son of Bartolomeo Cioni.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother is Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Bellm (the daughter of John Carl/Karl “Johnnie” Bellm and Helen/Ellen M. Beasley). Elizabeth was born in Illinois. John was born in Illinois, the son of Robert Bellm, whose parents were German, and of Anna/Anne Link. Helen was born in Illinois.

Sources: Obituary of Andrew’s paternal grandfather, Thomas Edward Napier – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Andrew’s paternal grandmother, Ella (Billenstein) Napier – http://www.wiscnews.com

Obituary of Andrew’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Jane “Betty” (Bellm) Cioni-Willen – http://davis-andersonfuneralhome.com

Mark Gastineau

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Birth Name: Marcus Dell Gastineau

Place of Birth: Ardmore, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 20, 1956

Ethnicity: French, English, some Irish, distant German and Welsh, remote Dutch

Mark Gastineau is an American football player. He was a defensive end for the New York Jets.

Mark is the son of Wanda Lucille and Ernest Cordell Gastineau.

Mark is married to JoAnn. He has a daughter, model, socialite, and reality television personality Brittny Gastineau, with his former wife Lisa Gastineau; and a son with Danish model, actress, and singer Brigitte Nielsen.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was named Claud Ernest Gastineau.

Mark’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Alice Judd.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was named Cecil E. Nuttall.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Julietta Delina Hurst (the daughter of Pink Mitchell Hurst and Paralle/Pairlee Romines). Pink was the son of Timothy Hurst and Anna Emmaline Richards. Pairlee was the daughter of John Paul Romines and Nancy Loveday.

Source: Obituary of Mark’s mother – https://falconerfuneralhome.com

Mike Mussina

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Mussina in 2006, photo by Anthony Correia/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Michael Cole Mussina

Place of Birth: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 8, 1968

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Irish, as well as likely 1/64th Ashkenazi Jewish

Mike Mussina is an American baseball player. He is a starting pitcher. He has played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). In 2019, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Mike is the son of Eleanor and Malcolm Mussina. He is married to Jana McKissick, with whom he has three children.

Mike’s patrilineal line can be traced to his great-great-great-great-grandfather Jacob Lyons Mussina, who was born, c. 1769, evidently in Kratierski/Kralershire, Poland. Jacob is often believed to have been Jewish, and the son of a rabbi. In the United States, Jacob married Mike’s four times great-grandmother Barbara Noss/Nass, who was of Pennsylvania Dutch (German) descent, the daughter of a father from Auf dem Würtenberg, Gladenbach, Hesse.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Malcolm Vivian Mussina (the son of Vivian Emil Mussina and Margaret MacMillian/Mac Millan). Malcolm was born in Pennsylvania. Vivian was the son of Henry Benjamin Mussina and Eva Etta Hoover. Margaret was the daughter of Malcolm MacMillian/Mac Millan, who was Scottish, and of Sarah Jane Porter.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Florence Grace Spencer (the daughter of John Carroll Spencer and Jessie Grace Chadwick). John was the son of Harry Edward Spencer and Clara Belle White. Jessie was the daughter of William Perry Chadwick and Lovina Peelle.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Millard Alvin Cole (the son of Russell Bryon Cole and Nellie Miller). Russell was the son of Ezra L. Cole and Sarah Elizabeth Stiner. Nellie was the daughter of Lewis Miller, Sr. and Maude May Galbraith.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Wilda Mae Livergood (the daughter of Charles C. Livergood and Ada Mae Condon). Wilda was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was the son of Mordecai/Mordica Livergood and Catharine/Catherine Jury. Ada was the daughter of William C. Condon and Eliza E. Graham.

Sources: Genealogies of Mike’s paternal grandparents, Malcolm Vivian Mussina and Florence Grace Spencer – https://www.geni.com

Death records of Mike’s paternal grandparents, Malcolm Vivian Mussina and Florence Grace Spencer – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Mike’s paternal grandfather, Malcolm Vivian Mussina – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Wilda Mae (Livergood) Cole – https://www.findagrave.com

Abby Quinn

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04/05/2017 – Abby Quinn – 60th Annual San Francisco International Film Festival – Opening Night Film – “Landline” – Arrivals – Castro Theatre – San Francisco, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Abigail Quinn Jackman

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

Date of Birth: April 14, 1996

Ethnicity: Irish, other

Abby Quinn is an American actress.

Her mother’s name is Una. Her father’s surname is Jackman.

Abby’s maternal grandfather was named Daniel J. Sheehy.

Abby’s maternal grandmother was named Mary Anne.

Patrick Davis

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11/06/2016 – Patrick Davis – 19th Annual Arpa International Film Festival – Egyptian Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Patrick Davis Garahan Alarcon

Date of Birth: January 10, 1990

Ethnicity:
*father – Irish
*mother – Mexican

Patrick Davis is an American actor.

He is the son of Rosalia Alarcon Meixueiro and Michael Garahan, a chef.

Patrick’s father has Irish ancestry, and his mother is Mexican. He has lived in Columbus, Ohio, and Mexico City, Mexico.

Source: Patrick talks about his ancestry – https://g12radio.com

Lia McHugh

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McHugh in 2018, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Lia Ryan McHugh

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Lia McHugh is an actress. She will play Sprite in The Eternals (2020).

SkyBlu

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SkyBlu (left) and Redfoo in 2010, Joe Seer/ bigstock.com

Birth Name: Skyler Austen Gordy

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 23, 1986

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*German, some English and Irish (mother)

SkyBlu is an American musician. He makes up the pop group LMFAO, with his half-uncle Redfoo. Both SkyBlu and Redfoo are biracial, as their fathers are black and their mothers are white (SkyBlu and Redfoo’s father are half-brothers).

SkyBlu is the son of Berry Gordy IV and Valerie Robeson. He is the brother of singer and actress Mahogany Lox. SkyBlu is a second cousin of actress Bianca Lawson, through their paternal great-grandparents Berry Gordy and Bertha Fuller.

SkyBlu’s paternal grandfather is producer Berry Gordy, Jr. (the son of Berry Gordy and Bertha Fuller). SkyBlu’s grandfather Berry was born in Michigan.

SkyBlu’s paternal grandmother is named Thelma Louise Coleman. Thelma is also African-American.

SkyBlu’s maternal grandfather was Vincent Gerald Robeson (the son of Vincent David Robeson and Margaret M. Finley). Mahogany’s great-grandfather Vincent was the son of Henry John Robeson/Robertson and Mary/Marie Theresa Fordon.

SkyBlu’s maternal grandmother is Waltraud Brunsch (the daughter of Willy Bruno Brunsch and Elfriede Schmidt). Waltraud was born in Germany, to ethnic German parents, from Silesia, Poland.

SkyBlu is a half-second cousin, twice removed, of President Jimmy Carter. SkyBlu is descended from President Carter’s (white) great-grandfather, James Thomas Gordy, from his relationship with a black woman, Esther Johnson. President Carter is descended from James’s white wife, Harriet Emily Helms.

Sources: Genealogies of Mahogany Lox (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Mahogany’s paternal grandfather, Berry Gordy III (focusing on his father’s side) – https://famouskin.com


Grace Elizabeth

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06/11/2018 – Grace Elizabeth – 72nd Annual Tony Awards – Arrivals – Radio City Music Hall – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Lisa Holte / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Grace Elizabeth Harry (possibly)

Place of Birth: Lake City, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 18, 1997

Ethnicity: English, Irish, French, possibly other

Grace Elizabeth is an American model.

Grace’s maternal grandfather was Ralph Leonidas/Leon McHaney (the son of William Leonard McHaney and Mildred G. Allen). Ralph was born in Alabama. William was born in Alabama, the son of William Everett McHaney and Lydia Elizabeth Courtney. Mildred was the daughter of Leonidas Allen and Mary Caroline Davis.

Grace’s maternal grandmother is Betty Powell (the daughter of Gessnar/Gessner Powell and Esther Stafford). Gessnar was the son of Alexander P. “Allen” Powell and Zeola Gates. Esther was born in Alabama, the daughter of Thomas Elbert Cleaton Stafford and Mary Gertrude Bozone.

Sources: Obituary of Grace’s uncle (mother’s brother) – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Grace’s maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – http://www.legacy.com

Bill Dickey

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Birth Name: William Malcolm Dickey

Date of Birth: June 6, 1907

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

Date of Death: November 12, 1993

Place of Death: Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Bill Dickey was an American professional baseball catcher and manager.

Bill was the son of Laura Ann (Chapman) and John Hardy Dickey. He was married to showgirl Violet Arnold, with whom he had a daughter.

Bill’s paternal grandfather was Andrew Dickey (the son of William and Elizabeth Dickey). William and Elizabeth were Irish immigrants.

Bill’s paternal grandmother was Georgia Winetta Trask (the daughter of George W. Trask and Harriet Henrietta Jackson).

Dickey’s maternal grandparents were named John Henry Chapman (the son of John O. Chapman and Jane Garlick) and Luhama D. Nelson.

Sources: Obituary of Bill’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

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

Casey Stengel

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Birth Name: Charles Dillon Stengel

Date of Birth: July 30, 1890

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Death: September 29, 1975

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

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Casey Stengel was an American baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball right fielder and manager.

Casey was the son of Jennie (Jordan) and Louis Ernest Stengel. He was married to Edna Lawson, until his death.

Casey’s paternal grandfather was Louis Stengel, Sr. (the son of Ludwig Stengel and Caroline Diedrich). Casey’s great-grandfather Ludwig was born in Lichtenau, Baden, Germany, the son of Edward Stengel. Caroline was also German.

Casey’s paternal grandmother was named Katherine Kniphals.

Casey’s maternal grandparents were named John Jordan and Anna Eliza Dillon (the daughter of Thomas Dillon and Rosannah Forrest).

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

Obituary of Casey’s maternal grandmother, Anna Eliza (Dillon) Jordan – https://www.findagrave.com

Brooks Nader

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06/11/2019 – Brooks Nader – “Men In Black: International” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – AMC Lincoln Square – New York City, NYC, USA – Photo Credit: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Brooks Clair Nader

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

Date of Birth: February 7, 1996

Ethnicity: Syrian-Lebanese (paternal grandfather), English, Irish

Brooks Nader is an American model.

Brooks has been described as “part-Lebanese”. Her other roots include English and Irish.

Brooks’ paternal grandfather is Samuel Joseph “Sam” Nader (the son of Sam Nader and Esma John). Brooks’ grandfather Samuel was born in Louisiana. Brooks’ great-grandfather Sam was born in Syria, the son of Olympia Thomas. Esma was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Joseph John, who was born in Syria, and of Annie Amuny, whose parents were from Syria.

Brooks’ paternal grandmother is Margaret Ann/Anne Gardner (the daughter of Frank W. Gardner and Alice Brooks). Margaret was born in Alabama. Frank was the son of William A. Gardner and Genesse “Genie/Jeanie” Haygood/Hagood. Alice was the daughter of Osborn Dallas Brooks and Margaret Clark.

Brooks’ maternal grandfather is politician, veterinarian, and rancher Thomas Alan “Tom” Greene. Thomas served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1992 to 2000.

Brooks’ maternal grandmother is Cathy/Kathy Pryor Castleman (the daughter of William Pryor Castleman and Barbara Owens Boomer). Cathy was born in Texas. Brooks’ great-grandfather William was born in Kentucky, the son of William Pryor Castleman and Ethel M. Shea. Brooks’ great-grandmother Barbara was born in Kentucky, the daughter of George Owens Boomer and Rosella Thatcher. Barbara later married journalist Holland McCombs.

Sources: Marriage record of Brooks’ paternal grandparents, Samuel Joseph “Sam” Nader and Margaret Ann/Anne Gardner – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brooks’ maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), singer-songwriter and guitarist Owens Boomer Castleman – http://sellarsfuneralservices.com

J.T. Neal

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08/30/2018 – JT Neal – “Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: J.T. Neal IV

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

Date of Birth: January 4, 1995

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Scottish, 1/16th Danish

J.T. Neal is an American actor.

J.T.’s paternal grandfather is J.T. Neal, II (the son of J.T. Neal and Ruby Lucille Cooper). J.T.’s grandfather J.T. was born in Texas. J.T.’s great-grandfather J.T. was born in Texas, and was likely the son of Homer Neal and Birdie. Ruby was born in Texas, the daughter of George W. Cooper and Susan/Susie C. Scott.

J.T.’s paternal grandmother is Agnes Inez Robbins (the son of Henry Bartlett Robbins and Etheleen/Ethelene Petty). Agnes was born in Texas. Henry was born in Texas, the son of George Lemuel Robbins and Agnes Delila Thompson. Etheleen was born in Texas, the daughter of James Daniel Petty and Maybelle Swindle.

J.T.’s maternal grandfather was Frank Deryee/Deree Henrichson (the son of John Edward Henrichson and Mattie Lee Easterling). Frank was born in Texas. John was born in Texas, the son of George Washington Henrichson/Hendrickson, whose parents were Danish, and of Charlotte/Charlet Elizabeth Ashton. Mattie was born in Texas, the daughter of Allen Lafayette Easterling and Mary Mollie Etta Brown.

J.T.’s maternal grandmother was Betty Katherine Dossey (the daughter of Roy Enoch Dossey and Evelyn Merle Conoly/Canoly/Canaly). Betty was born in Texas. Roy was born in Texas, the son of Thomas Frank Dossey and Lourena Elizabeth Chandler. Evelyn was born in Texas, the daughter of John Perkins Conoly and Ida Josephine Dillon.

Source: Obituary of J.T.’s maternal grandfather, Frank Deryee/Deree Henrichson – http://www.legacy.com

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