Place of Birth: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Date of Birth: October 11, 1965

Ethnicity: Cajun (French), Irish, English, French- Canadian, Italian

Sean Patrick Flanery is an American actor. Sean is the son of  Eugenia “Genie” LeDoux , a real estate broker, and Paul Flanery, a medical equipment salesman.

Sean’s maternal grandparents were Frank N LeDoux (the son of Joseph Mitchell LeDoux and Amelia LeBleu) and Corrine Ester Holland. Corrine was the daughter of Milton Holland and  Eugenie Hebert.

Sean’s paternal grandparents were Lillie and Paul Louis Flanery.

Sources: Genealogy of  Sean Patrick Flanery (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Sean’s maternal grandfather, Frank Newton LeDoux  – http://www.findagrave.com

Sean’s maternal great-grandmother, Amelia LeBleu on the 1930  U.S Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Bryan David Vig

Place of Birth: Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States

Date of Birth: August 2, 1955

Ethnicity:

* Norwegian (father)
* Cornish, Danish, English, Scottish, remote French (mother)

Butch Vig is an American musician and record producer, best known as the drummer and co-producer of the alternative rock band Garbage and the producer of diamond-selling album Nevermind by Nirvana. His father, DeVerne William Vig, is a physician, of Norwegian descent. His mother, Betty Jeanette (Brewster), was of Cornish, Danish, English, Scottish, and remote French descent. He is married to Beth Halper.

Butch’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his third great-grandfather Ole Gunlefsen Sandstøe.

Butch’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother Nancy Pennell.

Butch’s paternal grandfather was Edward Vig (the son of Niels Christian Christiansen Anabeløe, later Vig and Gjertrud Lovise Andersdatter Dale). Nils was born in Flekkefjord, Vest-Agder, Norway, to Christian Olsen Sandstøe, later Vig, and Elen Guria Evinsdatter Schajland, later Vig. Lovise was born in Åkra, Rogaland, Norway, to Anders Olsen Dale and Tala Pedersdatter Slåttebrekk.

Butch’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Olsen (also known as Ellen Olson, the daughter of Bertel Olsen Hoilo, later Olson, and Oline Olsdatter Kjøs). Bertel was born in Gloppen, Sogn of Fjordane, Norway, to Ole Andersen Hoilo, later Olson, and Johanna Jacobsdatter Hoilo, later Olson. Oline was born in Eid, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, to Ole Christensen Holmøe, later Kjøs, and Eli Gurine Olsdatter Rothi.

Butch’s maternal grandfather was LaVerne Jed “Vern” Brewster (the son of Jeremiah Edward “Jed” Brewster and Constance Anna Damon). Jeremiah was the son of Millard Brewster and Emma Ann Denney. Constance was born in Bergen, Norway, to American parents Ebenezer Luther Damon and Harriet Mahala Eaton.

Butch’s maternal grandmother was Violet Eileen Larkee (the daughter of Frank Edward Larkee and Alice Cora Grant). Frank was the son of Charles Edward Larkee and Lydia “Lillie” A. Whitcomb. Alice was the daughter of James Bradbury Grant and Cora Lynn MacDonald.

Sources: Genealogies of Butch Vig – https://www.geni.com/people/private/6000000001889991216 & http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3314111&id=I656207928

Butch’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7K9-YGL

Obituary of Butch’s mother – http://host.madison.com/news/obituaries/article_644216ce-8485-53f1-bac4-bcd9e723d123.html

Baptismal record of Butch’s paternal great-grandfather, Niels Christian Christiansen Anabeløe – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/930/26

Baptismal record of Butch’s paternal great-grandfather, Bertel Olsen Hoilo – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/8390/29

Baptismal record of Butch’s paternal great-grandmother, Oline Olsdatter Kjøs – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/6871/127

Marriage record of Butch’s paternal great-grandparents, Bertel Olsen Hoilo and Oline Olsdatter Kjøs – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRRV-L59

Marriage record of Butch’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Christian Olsen (Sandstøe) Anabeløe and Elen Guria Evinsdatter Skailand – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/930/120

Baptismal record of Butch’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Christian Olsen Sandstøe – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/15830/21

Baptismal record of Butch’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Elen Guria Evinsdatter Schajland – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/9466/42

Marriage record of Butch’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Ole Andersen Hoilo and Johanna Jacobsdatter Hoilo – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/8389/222

Baptismal record of Butch’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Ole Andersen Hoilo – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/11429/14

Baptismal record of Butch’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Johanna Jacobsdatter Hoilo – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/11428/69

Marriage record of Butch’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Ole Christensen (Holmøe) Kjøs and Eli Gurine Olsdatter Rothi – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/8381/257

Baptismal record of Butch’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Ole Christensen Holmøe – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/8772/22

Baptismal record of Butch’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Eli Gurine Olsdatter Rothi – https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/8772/4

Birth Name: Shirley Ann Manson

Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland

Date of Birth: 26 August 1966

Ethnicity: Scottish

Shirley Manson is a Scottish singer, songwriter, musician and actress. She is the lead singer of the alternative rock band Garbage. Her father, John Mitchell Manson, is a descendant from the fishing community of Northmavine, Shetland. Her mother, Muriel Flora (MacKay), was adopted at an early age, and took on the family name “MacDonald”. She is married to record producer Billy Bush. She was previously married to Eddie Farrell.

Shirley’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandfather, Magnus Manson.

Shirley’s paternal grandfather was William John Manson (the son of William Smith Manson and Margaret Jamieson). Shirley’s great-grandfather William was the son of Henry Manson and Agnes Robertson.

Shirley’s paternal grandmother was Margaret A. Mitchell (the daughter of John Martin Mitchell and Christina Craven). Shirley’s great-grandfather John was the son of James Wilson Mitchell and Mary McRoberts. Christina was the daughter of William Craven and Margaret Wight.

Shirley’s maternal grandparents were Hugh Ross and Minnie McKay. The couple were unmarried, which at the time would have meant instant dismissal, so Minnie travelled to Edinburgh and handed her child to an orphanage.

Sources: News article about Shirley’s ancestry – http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/the-butler-the-governess-and-a-heartbreak-adoption-manson-s-family-tree-revealed-1-1039786

Genealogy of Shirley’s father – http://www.bayanne.info/Shetland/getperson.php?personID=I256396&tree=ID1

Obituary of Shirley’s mother – http://announce.jpress.co.uk/scotsman-publications/obituary/1377277?s_source=jpsc_scot

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Place of Birth: The Hague, Netherlands

Date of Birth: 14 February 1967

Ethnicity: Dutch, possibly Scottish

Mark Rutte is a Dutch politician who has been the Prime Minister of the Netherlands since 14 October 2010. He is the son of Izaak Rutte and Hermina Cornelia Dilling.

Mark’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandfather Pieter Rutte.

Mark’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother Geertruida Golstein.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was Izaac Johannes Rutte (the son of Izaac Rutte and Jorijna Petronella Mackenzie). Mark’s great-grandfather Izaac was the son of Johannes Rutte and Johanna Been. Petronella was the daughter of Jan Leonard Mackenzie and Johanna Maria Beker. The surname “Mazkenzie” is of possibly Scottish origin. However, it is not clear if this ancestry has been documented/verified.

Mark’s paternal grandmother was Dirkje Cornelia Tekker (the daughter of Gerrit Willem Tekker and Clasina de Weerd). Gerrit was the son of Herman Gerrit Tekker and Grietje Zwaan. Clasina was the daughter of Hermanus de Weerd and Dirkje Cornelia van Doorn.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was Klaas Dilling (the son of Antonie Dilling and Grietje Visser). Antonie was the son of Jan Antonies Dilling and Harmina Andries Meringa. Grietje was the daughter of Klaas Visser and Teetje Patje.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Johanna Frederika Heetderks van Munster (the daughter of Antonie Arnoldus Heetderks van Munster and Petronella Hermanna van den Nulft). Antonie was the son of Albert Heetderks van Munster and Louisa Gezina van Munster. Petronella was the daughter of Antonie Goseas van den Nulft and Hermina Cornelia ten Broeke.

Sources: Genealogies of Mark Rutte – https://www.geni.com/people/Mark-Rutte/6000000020776984502 & http://www.familyaffairs.nl/UK/FamousData/Rutte.html

Birth Name: Frederick Aaron Savage

Place of Birth: Highland Park, Illinois

Date of Birth: July 9, 1976

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Fred Savage is an American actor, director, and producer. He is known for his role as Kevin Arnold in the television series The Wonder Years. He is the brother of actors Kala Savage and Ben Savage.

His father’s family is from Ukraine and Latvia. His mother’s family is from Poland and Germany.

Fred was raised Jewish and attended Hebrew school in Chicago. He has said that he can read Hebrew but can not understand the meaning. Fred is married to Jennifer Stone (who is also Jewish).

Fred’s paternal grandparents were Fred Savage and Kala Dulin (the daughter of Mendel Gedulin/Dulin and Fannie Grusin). Mendel and Fannie were born in Riga, Latvia.

Sources: http://articles.latimes.com

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

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Date of Birth: 26 July, 1856

Place of Birth: Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Date of Death: 2 November, 1950

Place of Death: Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire, England

Ethnicity: Irish, English

George Bernard Shaw, known at his insistence simply as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist. His influence on Western theatre, culture, and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond.

George was from a Protestant family, of Irish and English descent.

George’s paternal grandparents were Bernard Shaw (the son of William Shaw and Esther English) and Frances Carr (the daughter of The Rev. E. Carr).

George’s maternal grandparents were Walter Bagnall Gurly (the son of Thomas Bagnall Gurly and Elizabeth McDonough) and Lucinda Whitcroft (the daughter of Squire John Hamilton Whitcroft and Lucinda Davis).

Source: Genealogy of George Bernard Shaw – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Owen Andrew O’Loughlin

Place of Birth: Higher End, Wigan, Lancashire, England

Date of Birth: 24 September 1991

Ethnicity: English, some Irish

Owen Farrell is a British professional rugby union player.

He is the son of Colleen (O’Loughlin) and rugby coach Andy Farrell, who played both rugby league and rugby union for England. Owen was born when his parents were sixteen years old. For the first five years of his life, he was named Owen O’Loughlin. Andy and Collenn married in 1995, changing Owen’s surname to “Farrell” the following year.

Owen’s paternal grandparents are Peter Farrell and Carol A. Heyes (the daughter of George Heyes and Hannah Rorcroft).

Owen’s maternal grandparents are Keiron O’Loughlin (the son of Joseph O’Loughlin and Ann Rowland) and Lynne Smith (the daughter of William Smith and Elizabeth Lowe). Keiron is an English former rugby league footballer.

Source: Family history of Owen Farrell – http://www.dailymail.co.uk

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Birth Name: Joseph Anthony Bellardini

Place of Birth: Oswego, New York, United States

Date of Birth: October 13, 1960

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*English, Irish, Scottish, remote Dutch, possibly Iroquois Native American (mother)

Family Background: Joey Belladonna is an American singer and musician. He is the singer of the thrash metal band Anthrax, and the singer and drummer of the band Chief Big Way.

Joey is the son of Jean M. (Hutchinson) and Joseph Bellardini. He has Italian ancestry from his father, and English, Irish, Scottish, and remote Dutch ancestry from his mother.

Joey has said:

My mother is Iroquois. I don’t really follow anything, but I am very sentimental about it. I am always very happy to see someone showing interest in this important part of my life.

When asked if it is true that he is Native American, Joey said:

Yeah that is true, my mum is part Indian American, from the Canadian side of it, but I never talk to my mum about it. The rest of me is Italian American. I think it is really neat to be honest.

It is not clear if this Iroquois ancestry have been documented/verified. All of Joey’s maternal great-grandparents are listed as White or English on the U.S. and Canada censuses.

Joey’s paternal grandparents were Antonio Bellardini (the son of Joseph Bellardini and Louise) and Alvena Angelina (the daughter of James Angelina and Helena Polga/Poliga/Polica). Antonio was born in Italy. James and Helena were Italian immigrants.

Joey’s maternal grandparents were William Murel Hutchinson (the son of John W. Hutchison and Cora Bell Wolf/Wolfe/Woolf) and Myrtle/Murtle Bell/Belle Root (the daughter of Hulbert Horace Root and Margaret “Maggie” Shipman). Joey’s grandmother Myrtle/Murtle was Canadian.

Source: Obituary of Joey’s father, Joey Bellardini – http://oswegocountytoday.com/joseph-bellardini-85/

Obituaries of Joey’s mother, Jean Hutchinson – http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=117077163
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVTC-QKPF

Obituary of Joey’s aunt (mother’s sister), Mary Alice Kielb – http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=24516242

Joey’s father, Joseph Bellardini, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7MR-QY3

Marriage record of Joey’s paternal grandparents – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZ9C-X69

Joey’s great-grandparents on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4T4-2DS
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4T4-2D3

Joey’s mother, Jean Hutchinson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4TW-9XJ
Joey’s mother, Jean Hutchinson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7MR-JHH

Joey’s maternal grandfather, William Hutchinson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K31W-DT5
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K31W-DBQ

Birth certificates of Joey’s maternal grandmother, Myrtle Root – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F25T-5H5
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMD1-KX4

Marriage record of Joey’s maternal grandparents – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVG5-CMX

Joey’s maternal grandmother, Myrtle/Murtle Root, on the 1901 Canada Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHLD-PMS

Joey’s great-grandmother, Cora Wolf/Wolfe/Woolf, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZFM-15R

Joey’s great-great-grandparents on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8VG-23S
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8VG-233

Genealogy of Joey’s maternal grandfother, William Hutchinson – https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&section=details&person=LZDL-KKQ&parents=L7JX-1PH_M4Z8-4P8

Genealogy of Joey’s maternal grandmother, Myrtle Root – https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&section=details&person=K89W-2XJ&parents=K64T-SW1_KD1L-CPG

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Birth Name: Martha Siefert Hunt

Place of Birth: Oxford, North Carolina, United States

Date of Birth: April 27, 1989

Ethnicity: Cornish, English, French, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Welsh, remote Swiss-German, 1/256 Cherokee Native American

Martha Hunt is an American model. She has been a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2015. Martha is the daughter of Caroline Battle (Seifert) and George Edward Graham Hunt.

Martha’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, John Hunt.

Martha’s paternal grandfather was John Graham Hunt (the son of Edward Albert Hunt and Martha Elizabeth Moyers). Edward was the son of George Washington Hunt and Susan Caroline Crews. Martha was the daughter of James M. Moyers and Mary Rebeeca Amos.

Martha’s paternal grandmother was Carolyn Frances Smith (the daughter of Ernest Lynwood Smith and Mamie Haskins). Ernest was the son of John W. Smith and Carolina Frances Crews. Mamie was the daughter of Joseph Lewis Haskins and Corinna B. Montague.

Martha’s maternal grandfather was David Walter “Dutch” Seifert, Jr. (the son of David Walter Siefert, Sr. and Florence Fairland Rowe). David, Sr. was the son of German immigrants, David John Siefert and Clara Amalia von der Weth. Florence was the daughter of Herbert Graham Rowe and Annie Lou Stainback.

Martha’s maternal grandmother was Flora M. McDonald (the daughter of John Stedman McDonald and Mattie Mae Elmore). Martha’s great-grandfather John was the son of Charles Chalmers McDonald and Loula Shotwell Troy. Mattie was the daughter of Alexander Hamilton Elmore and Minnie Belle Welch.

Martha’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her sixth great-grandmother, Elizabeth “Bessie” Walker, who was Cherokee Native American. Elizabeth’s matrilineal great-grandmother was Go-sa-du-isga, of the Wild Potato Clan.

Sources: Martha’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

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

Death record of Martha’s paternal great-grandfather, Edward Albert Hunt – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Martha’s paternal great-grandmother, Martha Elizabeth Moyers – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Martha’s paternal grandmother, Carolyn Frances Smith – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Martha’s paternal great-grandfather, Ernest Lynwood Smith – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Martha’s paternal great-grandmother, Mamie (Haskins) Smith – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Martha’s maternal grandfather, David Walter “Dutch” Seifert, Jr. – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com

Death record of Martha’s maternal great-grandfather, David Walter Siefert, Sr. – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Martha’s maternal great-grandmother, Florence Fairland Rowe – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Martha’s maternal grandmother, Flora M. (McDonald) Seifert – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Martha’s maternal great-grandfather, John Stedman McDonald – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Martha’s maternal great-grandmother, Mattie Mae Elmore Mason – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Malcolm Mitchell Young

Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland

Date of Birth: 6 January 1953

Ethnicity: Scottish

Malcolm Young is a Scottish-born Australian musician. He is known as the former rhythm guitarist of the Australian rock band AC/DC. Malcolm is the son of Margaret and William Young, who were both born with the same surname. He is the brother of musicians Alexander Young, George Young, and Angus Young. He is married to O’Linda Irish.

Malcolm’s paternal grandparents were William Young and Jeanie Mitchell.

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Birth Name: Jenni Elina Haukio

Place of Birth: Pori, Finland

Date of Birth: 7 April 1977

Ethnicity: Finnish

Jenni Haukio is a Finnish poet. She has been the First Lady of Finland, since 1 March 2012. She is the daughter of Ritva (Tuominen) and Teuvo Aulis Haukio. She is married to politician Sauli Niinistö, who is the 12th President of Finland.

Jenni's patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandfather, Johan Gustaf Isakinpoika.

Jenni's paternal grandfather was Toivo Aulis Oskari Haukio (the son of Väinö Oskar Helin and Anna Alina Ramstedt). Väinö was the son of Kustaa Oskar Helin and Amanda Rikberg. Anna was the daughter of Johannes "Juho" Ramstedt and Anna Susanna Simonsdotter Lindblom.

Jenni's paternal grandmother was Kirsti Ines Mäki (the daughter of Emil Johannes Kallenpoika Mäkinen, later Mäki, and of Lempi Maria Rosengren). Emil was the son of Karl Juhonpoika Mäkinen and Hilma Sofia Gröndal. Lempi was the daughter of Isak Ferdinand Rosengren and Maria Kristiina Johansdotter Suniva.

Jenni's maternal grandfather was Einari Kustaa Tuominen (the son of Kustaa Tuominen and Zaida Pauliina Fröberg). Kustaa was the son of Sipi "Sigrid" Tuominen and Emma Kallent Niemelä. Zaida was the son of Johan Fröberg and Justina Vilhelmina Enqvist.

Jenni's maternal grandmother was Maila Mirjami Kurppa (the daughter of Mikko Kurppa and Loviisa Amalia Valkonen). Mikko was the son of Ville Matinpoika Kurppa and Helena Israelintytär Killström. Loviisa was the daughter of Gabriel Gabrielinpoika Valkonen and Katri Tuomaantytär Toivonen.

Jenni's matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Valpuri Iivonen.

Source: Genealogy of Jenni Haukio – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Sauli Väinämö Niinistö

Place of Birth: Salo, Finland

Date of Birth: 24 August 1948

Ethnicity: Finnish

Sauli Niinistö is a Finnish politician. He has been the 12th President of Finland, since 1 March 2012. He is the son of Hilkka Helena (Heimo) and Väinö Pellervo Niinistö. He is married to poet Jenni Haukio. He was previously married to Marja-Leena Alanko.

Sauli’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his eighth great-grandfather, Martti Jaakkonpoika Vesä.

Sauli’s paternal grandfather was Johan Ferdinand “Juho” Lindström (later Niinistö, the son of Johan Wilhelm Lindström and Erika Gustava Lindström). Johan Wilhelm was the son of Aleksanteri Israelinpoika and Stina Johansdotter.

Sauli’s paternal grandmother was Vera Aleksandra Josefintytär Pajala (the daughter of Josef Wilhelm Josefsson Pajala e Jussila and Josefina Wilhelmiina Henrikintytär Pajala e Jussila). Josef was the son of Josef Jakobsson and Justina Mattsdotter.

Sauli’s maternal grandfather was Jalmari Vihtori Kallenpoika Haavisto (later Heimo, the son of Karl Matinpoika Rintee, later Haavisto, and of Anna Justiina Antintytär Yli-Hannula). Karl was the son of Matti Mikonpoika Rinde and Caisa Marcidotter. Anna was the daughter of Antti Matinpoika Yli-Hannula and Anna Juhantytär Iso-Rantala.

Sauli’s maternal grandmother was Hilma Karoliina Gabrielintytär Leppänen (the daughter of Gabriel Matinpoika Leppänen and Karoliina Matintytär Heinäjärvi). Gabriel was the son of Matti Erkinpoika and Maria Vilpuntytär. Sauli’s great-grandmother Karoliina was the daughter of Matti Juhonpoika Palonen and Leena Kallentytär Vihtalahti.

Sauli’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his sixth great-grandmother, Sofia Lahnamäki.

Source: Genealogy of Sauli Niinistö – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Nehe Rihara Milner-Skudder

Place of Birth: Taihape, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 15 December 1990

Ethnicity: English, Tongan, Māori (Ngati Porou, Tapuika)

Nehe Milner-Skudder is a New Zealand rugby union player. He was a key member of 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team.

Nehe is the son of Richard Skudder and Heneriata Milner. Nehe’s uncle, George Skudder, played 1 Test with the All Blacks. Nehe’s mother is a Māori-speaker.

On his father’s side, Nehe is the grandson of Alamoti Skudder (the son of Stanley Benjamin Skudder and Mele Talia Tupou/Tupou Tiki) and Maatha Wihapi. Alamoti’s parents were from Mu’a and Atatã Island, both in Tonga. Stanley was the son of George Charles Skudder and Mary Louisa Cocker; Mary Louisa descended from Joshua Cocker and Elizabeth Lobley, an English couple who moved to Tonga in the middle of 1800s. Nehe’s grandmother Maatha was from Rangiuru, New Zealand.

Sources: Genealogy of Mary Louisa Skudder – https://www.geni.com

Family histories – https://www.facebook.com
http://malotonga.freecms.pro

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Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: December 23, 1993

Ethnicity: Russian Jewish, Moroccan Jewish

Shlomit Malka is an Israeli model. She is of Russian Jewish and Moroccan Jewish descent.

Source: http://diepresse.com

Birth Name: James Harold Wilson

Date of Birth: March 11, 1916

Place of Birth: Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England

Date of Death: May 23, 1995

Place of Death: London, England

Ethnicity: English

Harold Wilson was a British politician. A member of the Labour Party, he served as Prime Pinister of the United Kingdom, from 16 October 1964 to 19 June 1970, and again from 4 March 1974 to 5 April 1976.

Prime Minister Wilson was the son of Ethel (Seddon) and James Herbert Wilson.

Prime Minister Wilson’s paternal grandparents were James Wilson (the son of John Wilson and Esther Cole) and Eliza Jane Thewlis (the daughter of Titus Thewlis and Mary Ann Eastwood).

Prime Minister Wilson’s maternal grandparents were William Seddon (the son of Thomas Seddon and Sarah Brown) and Elizabeth Ann Davy (the daughter of David Davy and Jane Whitfield).

Sources: Genealogies of Harold Wilson – https://www.geni.com
http://www.wikitree.com
http://www.edwardjdavies.info
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Manuel Arturo Machado

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida

Date of Birth: July 6, 1992

Ethnicity: Dominican

Manny Machado is a Dominican-American professional baseball player. He is third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball. Manny is the son of Rosa Nunez.

Source: http://www.gq.com

Birth Name: Nolan James Arenado

Place of Birth: Newport Beach, California

Date of Birth: April 16, 1991

Ethnicity:
*Cuban (father)
*Puerto Rican (mother)

Nolan Arenado is an American professional baseball player. He is third baseman for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball. Nolan is the son of Millie and Fernando Arenado. His father is a native of Cuba while his mother is the daughter of Puerto Rican parents.

Nolan was born and raised in Newport Beach, California, and has saidthat he is unable to speak or understand Spanish, as well as:

The love of the game and the way I play comes from my family, the Latin side more than anything…I was born in America and played high school in America, but at the same time, my family, my cousins, the way we play the game, it’s all Latin.

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Birth Name: Robert Banks Jenkinson

Date of Birth: June 7, 1770

Place of Birth: London, England

Date of Death: December 4, 1828

Place of Death: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England

Ethnicity: English, along with Scottish and Welsh, possibly a small amount of Portuguese and/or Indian

Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool, was a British politician. A member of the Tory Party, he served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, from 8 June 1812 to 9 April 1827.

Prime Minister Jenkinson was the son of Amelia (Watts) and Charles Jenkinson, 1st Earl of Liverpool, a statesman. Charles was born in Winchester, England, and was of English, and approximately one eighth Welsh, descent. Amelia was born in Cossimbazaar, India, and had Scottish, English, and possibly some Portuguese and/or Indian, ancestry.

Prime Minister Jenkinson’s paternal grandparents were Charles Jenkinson (the son of Robert Jenkinson and Sarah Tomlins) and Amarantha Cornewall (the daughter of Wolfran Cornewall and Elizabeth Devereux). Elizabeth’s mother was Welsh, born in Llangian, Wales, and her father was born in Cefn Gwernfa, Wales, likely of mostly English descent.

Prime Minister Jenkinson’s maternal grandparents were William Watts and Frances “Begum Johnson” Croke (the daughter of Edward Croke/Crooke and Isabella Beizor). William was Scottish, born in Glasgow, Scotland. Edward was of English descent.

It is often said that Prime Minister Jenkinson had some degree of Indian ancestry from his mother’s side (often one quarter or one eighth). It is not clear whether this is accurate. His maternal grandfather was Scottish, and his maternal grandmother’s father was English. This leaves his maternal great-grandmother, Isabella Beizor, as the only possible ancestor to have Indian ancestry. Her surname was Portuguese, though some Indians have Portuguese surnames. Some sources also state that Isabella was of mixed Portuguese and Indian descent.

It is known that Prime Minister Jenkinson’s great-grandparents were married. At the time, it was fairly common for members of the East India Company to engage in relationships with local Indian women, but it was less common for the couples to marry. This might suggest that Isabella Beizor was not of Indian descent, or at least not to a significant degree.

A painting of Prime Minister Jenkinson’s maternal grandmother can be seen here.

Sources: Genealogies of Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool – https://www.geni.com
http://www.wikitree.com
http://www.edwardjdavies.info
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Prime Minister Jenkinson’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Mary Saethon – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Spencer Eli Daniels

Place of Birth: Tarzana, Los Angeles, California

Date of Birth: December 23, 1992

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Spencer Daniels is an American actor.

Spencer’s maternal grandfather is Ralph Loeff (born Ralph Marvin Bolstein, the son of Mortimer Jack Bolstein and Sarah Asher). Mortimer was born in New York, to Harry Bolstein, a Polish Jewish immigrant, and Sophia S. Gold, who was born in New York, to a German Jewish father and an English Jewish mother. Sarah was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Selig Asher and Ida Teitzel/Teitzell.

Spencer’s maternal grandmother is Lorraine R. Bluhm (the daughter of Joseph Bluhm and Renee Zucker). Joseph was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents, Julius Charles Bluhm and Tillie Schwartzberg. Renee was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents, Raphael Zucker and Ida Back.

Sources: Spencer’s maternal great-grandfather, Mortimer Jack Bolstein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Spencer’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Selig Asher and Ida Teitzel/Teitzell, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Date of Birth: December 21, 1804

Place of Birth: London, England

Date of Death: April 19, 1881

Place of Death: London, England

Ethnicity: Sephardi Jewish (baptized Protestant)

Benjamin Disraeli was a British politician and writer. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, from 27 February 1868 to 1 December 1868, and again from 20 February 1874 to 21 April 1880.

Prime Minister Disraeli was the son of Maria (Basevi), born in Bloomsbury, London, and Isaac D’Israeli, born in Enfield, Middlesex, who was a literary critic, historian, and man of letters. His parents were both Sephardi Jews. However, in 1817, when Benjamin was twelve, his father had his children, including Benjamin, baptized into the Church of England.

Prime Minister Disraeli’s paternal grandparents were Benjamin D’israeli (the son of Isaac Israeli and Enrichetta/Rica Rossi/De Rossi) and Sarah Shiprut/Syprut de Gabay Villa Real (the daughter of Isaac Shiprut/Syprut de Gabay Villa Real and Esther). Prime Minister Disraeli’s grandfather Benjamin, a merchant and financier, was born in Cento or Ferrara, Italy, and his own father was possibly born in Turkey. Sarah was born in Leghorn, Italy. Esther was possibly born in Bloomsbury, England.

Prime Minister Disraeli’s maternal grandparents were Naphtali/Nathan Basevi Cervetto (the son of Salomone Basevi Cervetto and Ricca Levi) and Rebecca/Ricca Rieti (the daughter of Abraham Vita Rieti and Sarah Cardoso). Naphtali/Nathan was born in Verona, Italy. Rebecca/Ricca was born in Mantua, Italy, or England.

Prime Minister Disraeli was the first person of Jewish heritage to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The other Prime Minister of verified Jewish ancestry is David Cameron (serving for the Conservative Party since 2010). James Callaghan (serving for the Labour Party from April 1976 to May 1979) possibly had a Jewish paternal grandmother or great-grandfather, although it is not clear if this has been verified. Out of the three, only Prime Minister Disraeli was Jewish by religion (although not while in office).

Sources: Genealogies of Benjamin Disraeli – https://www.geni.com
http://www.wikitree.com
http://www.edwardjdavies.info
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com