Birth Name: Camille Anna Paglia

Place of Birth: Endicott, New York, United States

Date of Birth: April 2, 1947

Ethnicity: Italian

Camille Paglia is an American academic, author, and social critic.

Camille is the daughter of Lydia Ann (Colapietro) and Pasquale “Patsy” J. Paglia. Her parents were originally from Italy. Camille has stated that her father’s side of the family were from the Campanian towns of Avellino, Benevento, and Caserta. Her mother was born in Ceccano, Province of Frosinone, Lazio, Italy, and moved to the U.S. at the age of five.

Camille’s paternal grandfather was named Pasquale Paglia.

Camille’s maternal grandparents were Felice Colapietro and Vincenza.

Source: http://www.themorningnews.org

Birth Name: Andrej Pejić

Place of Birth: Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Date of Birth: August 28, 1991

Ethnicity: Croatian (father), Serbian (mother)

Andreja Pejić is an Australian model. Initially billed as an androgynous male model, she has publicly come out as a transgender woman.

Andreja was born in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to Jadranka Savić and Vlado Pejić, who are originally from Serbia and Croatia, respectively. The family moved to Melbourne, Australia, as political refugees, due to the NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia when Andreja was eight years old.

Sources: https://models.com
http://hollowverse.com

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Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date of Birth: August 3, 1856

Place of Death: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date of Death: October 7, 1919

Ethnicity: English, some Welsh

Alfred Deakin was an Australian politician. He served as Prime Minister of Australia, from 24 September, 1903 to 27 April, 1904, again from 5 July, 1905 to 13 November, 1908, and once again from 2 June, 1909 to 29 April, 1910.

Prime Minister Deakin was the son of Sarah (Bill) and William Deakin. His mother was born in Wales, of English and Welsh ancestry, and his father was English, from Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

Prime Minister Deakin’s paternal grandparents were John Deakin (the son of William Deakin and Mary Howcroft) and Catherine Cross.

Prime Minister Deakin’s maternal grandfather was William Augustus Bill (the son of Richard Bill and Anne Tomlins). Richard was born in Monmouthshire, Wales, to and English father, John Bill, and a mother, Catherine Beaman, who might have been English as well. Anne was born in Leominster, Herefordshire, England, the daughter of John Tomlins.

Prime Minister Deakin’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Jones. Sarah was born in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Source: Genealogy of Alfred Deakin – http://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Deakin-Family-Tree-124

Birth Name: George Houstoun Reid

Place of Birth: Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Date of Birth: February 25, 1845

Place of Death: London, England

Date of Death: September 12, 1918

Ethnicity: Scottish

George Reid was an Australian politician. He served as Prime Minister of Australia, from 18 August, 1904 to 5 July, 1905.

Prime Minister Reid was the son of Marion (Crybbace) and John Reid, a Presbyterian Minister. His mother was born in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. His father was born in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

Prime Minister Reid’s paternal grandparents were John Reid (the son of William Reid and Margaret Gray) and Elisabeth Ogilvie (the daughter of John Ogilvie and Margaret Hackney).

Prime Minister Reid’s maternal grandparents were James Crybbace (the son of James Cribbes and Marion Dick) and Marion Tully.

Source: Genealogy of George Reid – http://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Reid-Family-Tree-3542

Birth Name: Ann Marie Colella

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

Date of Birth: May 8, 1951

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Ann Marie Buerkle is an American politician. A member of the Republican/Conservative Party of New York, she has been a Commissioner, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, since July 23, 2013. She was previously a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, from January 3, 2011 to January 3, 2013.

She was married to August R. Buerkle, with whom has six children.

Ann Marie is the daughter of Sadie M. (Fiduccia) and Alfred D. “Al” Colella. All of her grandparents were born in Italy.

Ann Marie’s paternal grandparents were Domenico/Dominick Colella and Antonetta. Dominick was born in San Salvatore, Province of Benevento, Campania, Italy. Antonetta was also born in Italy.

Ann Marie’s maternal grandparents were Carmelo Fiduccia (the son of Salvatore Fiduccia and Rosalia Salena) and Cira “Sarah” Durante (the daughter of Salvatore Durante and Fortunata Calderone). Carmelo was from Marineo, Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Cira was also born in Italy.

Sources: Genealogy of Ann Marie Burkle – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Ann Marie’s father, Alfred D. “Al” Colella, on 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ann Marie’s mother, Sadie Fiduccia, on 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Ann Marie’s maternal grandparents, Carmelo Fiduccia and Cira “Sarah” Durante – https://familysearch.org

Immigration record of Ann Marie’s maternal grandfather, Carmelo Fiduccia – https://familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark

Date of Birth: 16 October, 1990

Ethnicity: Icelandic

Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir is an Icelandic singer. She represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, and was placed second. Her father, Jón Sverrir Sverrisson, is an electrical engineer. Her mother, Margrét Steindórsdóttir, is a nurse.

Jóhanna’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandfather, Guðmundur Jónsson.

Jóhanna’s paternal grandfather is Sverrir Helgason (the son of Helgi Þorbergsson and Sigríður Jónasdóttir). Helgi was the son of Þorbergur Guðmundsson and Júlíana Jónsdóttir. Sigríður was the daughter of Jónas Ásmundarson and Jóna Ásgeirsdóttir.

Jóhanna’s paternal grandmother was Jóhanna Guðfinna Jónsdóttir (the daughter of Jón Jóhann Samsonarson and Ragnheiður Guðjónsdóttir). Jón was the son of Samson Jónsson and Karítas Jónsdóttir. Ragnheiður was the daughter of Guðjón Jónsson and Jóhanna Guðfinna Egilsdóttir

Jóhanna’s maternal grandfather is Steindór Guðjónsson (the son of Guðjón Jóhann Brynjólfsson and Sigríður Guðbjörg Steindórsdóttir). Guðjón was the son of Brynjólfur Benedikt Arngrímsson and Friðsemd Ólafsdóttir. Sigríður was the daughter of Steindór Björnsson and Vilhelmína Vilhjálmsdóttir.

Jóhanna’s maternal grandmother is Guðrún Guðjónsdóttir (the daughter of Guðjón Guðmundsson and Ólöf Bjarnadóttir). Guðjón was the son of Guðmundur Hannesson and Guðrún Þorláksdóttir. Ólöf was the daughter of Bjarni Bjarnason and Þorbjörg Stefanía Jakobsdóttir.

Jóhanna’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her eighth great-grandmother, Karítas Ólafsdóttir.

Sources: http://www.thingeyri.is

Jóhanna’s paternal great-grandfather, Helgi Þorbergsson, on the 1910 Icelandic census – http://manntal.is

Jóhanna’s paternal great-grandmother, Sigríður Jónasdóttir, on the 1910 Icelandic census – http://manntal.is

Obituary of Jóhanna’s paternal grandmother, Jóhanna Guðfinna Jónsdóttir – http://www.mbl.is

Jóhanna’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Samson Jónsson, on the 1910 Icelandic census – http://manntal.is

Jóhanna’s paternal great-grandmother, Ragnheiður Guðjónsdóttir, on the 1901 Icelandic census – http://manntal.is

Obituary of Jóhanna’s maternal great-grandfather, Guðjón Jóhann Brynjólfsson – http://www.mbl.is

Obituary of Jóhanna’s maternal great-grandfather, Guðjón Guðmundsson – http://www.mbl.is

Jóhanna’s maternal great-grandmother, Ólöf Bjarnadóttir, on the 1910 Icelandic census – http://manntal.is

Place of Birth: Washington, Durham Northern, Durham, England

Date of Birth: 26 September, 1945

Ethnicity: English

Bryan Ferry is an English singer and songwriter. He is known as the lead vocalist for the band Roxy Music, and for his solo career.

Bryan is the son of Mary A. (Armstrong) and Frederick C. “Fred” Ferry.

Sources: Birth record of Bryan Ferry – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Bryan’s parents – https://familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: January 18, 1849

Place of Birth: Glebe, Sydney, Australia

Date of Death: January 7, 1920

Place of Death: Medlow Bath, New South Wales, Australia

Ethnicity: English

Edmund Barton was an Australian politician. He served as Prime Minister of Australia, from 1 January, 1901 to 24 September, 1903. He was also Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, from 3 January, 1883 to 31 January, 1887, Leader of the Protectionist Party, from 1 January, 1901 to 24 September, 1903, Minister for External Affairs, from 1 January, 1901 to 24 September, 1903, and Justice of the High Court, from 5 October, 1903 to 7 January, 1920, among other duties.

Prime Minister Barton was the son of Mary Louisa (Whydah) and William Giles Barton, a stockbroker. His parents were English immigrants, from London, England.

Prime Minister Barton’s paternal grandparents were Edward Barton (the son of Edward Barton and Elizabeth) and Sarah Gray.

Prime Minister Barton’s maternal grandparents were Edward Whydah and Sophia Synett (the daughter of Thomas Sinnett and Mary). Thomas was the son of Thomas Sinnett and Jane.

Source: Genealogy of Edmund Barton – http://www.wikitree.com

Place of Birth: Reykjavik, Iceland

Date of Birth: 29 October, 1962

Ethnicity: Icelandic, 1/8 German, 1/8 Greek

Einar Örn Benediktsson is an Icelandic musician and politician. He is known as vocalist and trumpet player for the Icelandic alternative rock band The Sugarcubes.

He is the son of actor and director Benedikt Örn Árnason and Valgerður “Vala” Kristjánsson. His father’s last name is a patronymic while his mother’s last name is a family name. He is married to Sigrún Guðmundsdóttir.

Einar’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his seventh great-grandfather, Benedikt Grímsson.

Einar’s paternal grandfather was Árni Benediktsson (the son of Benedikt Árnason and Arnþrúður Guðmundsdóttir). Einar’s great-grandfather Benedikt was the son of Árni Bjarnason and Kristín Halldórsdóttir. Arnþrúður was the daughter of Guðmundur Björnsson and Guðrún Halldórsdóttir.

Einar’s paternal grandmother was Jóna Kristjana Jóhannesdóttir (the son of Jóhannes Baldvin Sigurjónsson and Þórdís Þorsteinsdóttir). Jóhannes was the son of Sigurjón Jóhannesson and Snjólaug Guðrún Þorvaldsdóttir. Þórdís was the daughter of Þorsteinn Þorvaldsson and Margrét Stefánsdóttir.

Einar’s maternal grandfather was Einar Kristjánsson (the son of Kristján Helgason and Valgerður Halldóra Guðmundsdóttir). Kristján was the son of Helgi Guðmundsson and Halldóra Snorradóttir. Valgerður was the daughter of Guðmundur Ólafsson and Guðríður Einarsdóttir.

Einar’s maternal grandmother was Martha Papafoti (the daughter of Dimitris Papafotis and Wilhelmine Daut). Martha was a German immigrant, from Cologne. Dimitris was born in Serres, Central Macedonia, Greece, to Georgios Papafotis and Katerina. Wilhelmine was German, from Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, and was the daughter of Ludwig Daut and Wilhelmine.

Sources: Genealogy of Einar Örn Benediktsson (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.marvidar.com

Obituary of Einar’s father – http://www.mbl.is

Baptismal record of Einar’s paternal great-grandfather, Benedikt Árnason – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Einar’s paternal great-grandmother, Arnþrúður Guðmundsdóttir – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Einar’s paternal great-grandmother, Þórdís Þorsteinsdóttir – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Einar’s maternal grandfather, Einar Kristjánsson – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Einar’s maternal grandmother, Martha (Papafoti) Kristjánsson – http://www.mbl.is

Birth Name: Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara

Place of Birth: Asunción, Paraguay

Date of Birth: 5 July 1956

Ethnicity: Paraguayan (Portuguese, Spanish, possibly other), possibly Swedish

Horacio Cartes is a Paraguayan businessperson and politician. He has served as President of Paraguay, since 15 August, 2013. He is the son of businessperson Ramón Telmo Cartes Lind and Elva Jara Lafuente. He was previously married to María Angélica Montaña Solano.

Horacio’s paternal grandparents were Ramón Tranquilino Cartes Silva (the son of Desiderio Cartes and Rómula Dolores Silva) and Sarah Victoria Lind Loras (the daughter of Víctor Lind and Mercedes Loras). The family name “Lind” is of possibly Swedish origin. However, it is unclear if Horacio has Swedish ancestry.

Horacio’s maternal grandfather was Tomás Antonio Jara Martínez (the son of Juan Antonio Jara Pereira and Marcelina Martínez). Juan Antonio was the son of José Luis Jara and Josefa Pereira.

Horacio’s maternal grandmother was Dalmacia Lafuente Isasi (the daughter of Justiniano Lafuente Benítez and Natividad de Mercedes Isasi Núñez). Justiniano was the son of José Vicente Lafuente and Epifania Benítez. Natividad was the daughter of Carlos José Isasi and Dalmacia Benítez.

Sources: Marriage record of Horacio’s maternal grandparents, Tomás Antonio Jara Martínez and Dalmacia Lafuente Isasi – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Horacio’s maternal great-grandparents, Juan Antonio Jara Pereira and Marcelina Martínez – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Horacio’s maternal great-grandfather, Juan Antonio Jara Pereira, to Valentina Casiana Domeque Casco – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Horacio’s maternal great-grandparents, Justiniano Lafuente Benítez and Natividad de Mercedes Isasi – https://familysearch.org

Date of Birth: March 19, 1860

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

Date of Death: July 26, 1925

Place of Death: Dayton, Tennessee

Ethnicity: English, as well as small amounts (to varying degrees) of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, Swiss-German, and French

William Jennings Bryan was an American politician and orator. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska, from March 4, 1891 to March 3, 1895, and the 41st U.S. Secretary of State, from March 5, 1913 to June 9, 1915.

William was the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1896, 1900, and 1908. He was also a candidate for the Democratic Party’s 1912 and 1920 presidential nominations.

William was the son of Mariah Elizabeth (Jennings) and Silas Bryan (Silas Lillard Bryan), who was a judge and member of the Illinois Senate, from 1852 to 1860.

William’s paternal grandfather was John C. Bryan (the son of John Bryan and Jane Harrison). William’s great-grandfather John was the son of William Christopher Bryan and Mary “Polly” Boone.

William’s paternal grandmother was Nancy Lillard (the daughter of John Lillard and Rachel Garrett). John was the son of Thomas Lillard and Ann. Rachel was born in Oxford, England, the daughter of Richard Garrett.

William’s maternal grandfather was Charles Waters Jennings (the son of Israel Jennings and Mary Waters). Israel was the son of Charity Freeman. Mary was the daughter of Josephus Burton Waters and Margaret Lansdale.

William’s maternal grandmother was Maria Woods Davidson.

Source: Genealogy of William Jennings Bryan – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Delta Lea Goodrem

Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia

Date of Birth: 9 November, 1984

Ethnicity: Scottish, English

Delta Goodrem is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. She is a cancer survivor.

Delta is the daughter of Lea (Parker) and Denis Goodrem. She appeared on an episode of Australia’s Who Do You Think You Are? (2016).

Delta’s paternal grandmother is Netta Stewart (the daughter of John Stewart). John was the son of David Alexander Stewart. David was born in 1853 in Scotland.

Delta’s maternal grandfather is Tom Parker (the son of Thomas Herbert Parker and Florence Bray). Delta’s great-grandfather Thomas was the son of Thomas Laidman Parker. Florence is the daughter of Rupert Bray and Annie Lea.

Source: Delta on Who Do You Think You Are?, 2016 – https://www.youtube.com

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Birth Name: Everett McKinley Dirksen

Date of Birth: January 4, 1896

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

Date of Death: September 7, 1969

Place of Death: Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, D.C., U.S.

Ethnicity: German

Everett Dirksen was an American politician. A Republican, he served as a Member of the House of Representatives from Illinois, from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1949, a U.S. Senator from Illinois, from January 3, 1951 to September 7, 1969, his death, the Senate Minority Whip, from January 3, 1957 to January 3, 1959, and Senate Minority Leader, from January 3, 1959 to September 7, 1969.

Everett was a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1944.

Everett was born in Pekin, Illinois, the son of German parents, Antje (Conradi/Conrady) and Johann Friedrich/Friedrichs Dirksen. His mother was born in Aurich.

Birth Name: Yau Leong Fong

Date of Birth: October 15, 1906

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.

Date of Death: August 18, 2004

Place of Death: Kahaluu, Hawaii, U.S.

Ethnicity: Chinese

Hiram Fong was an American politician and businessperson. A Republican, he served as a U.S. Senator from Hawaii, from August 21, 1959 to January 3, 1977.

Hiram was a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1964 and 1968.

Hiram was born in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S., the son of Lum Shee and Fong Sau Howe. His parents were Chinese. His father was born in Zhong Xian, China.

Hiram’s paternal grandfather was Gung Sung Fong.

Hiram was the first Asian-American to mount a notable campaign for a major American political party’s nomination for President of the United States. Other Asian-Americans who have mounted plausible or semi-plausible campaigns for a major party’s presidential nomination are:
*Patsy Mink (who sought the 1972 Democratic nomination; Mink was of Japanese descent)
*Bobby Jindal (who sought the 2016 Republican nomination; Jindal is of Indian descent)

Birth Name: Matthew Thomas Skiba

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: February 22, 1976

Ethnicity: Polish, possibly other

Matt Skiba is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the co-lead vocalist and guitarist of the bands Alkaline Trio and Blink-182. Blink-182’s members also include/included Travis Barker, Tom DeLonge, and Mark Hoppus.

Matt is the son of Joan, a teacher, and Thomas Skiba, an oral surgeon. The surname “Skiba” is usually Polish.

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Birth Name: Thomas Matthew Delonge

Place of Birth: Poway, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 13, 1975

Ethnicity: English, some Mexican

Tom DeLonge is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Angels & Airwaves, and was previously the guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the pop punk band Blink-182. Blink-182’s members include Travis Barker, Mark Hoppus, and Matt Skiba.

Tom is the son of Constance “Connie” Anne (Lovell) and Thomas Lyon DeLonge, an oil company executive.

Tom’s paternal grandparents were Stew DeLonge and Paulette.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was Serene Atayde. The “Atayde” family in California is of Mexican origin.

Source: Information about some of Tom’s ancestors – http://blink-182online.com/

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Birth Name: Travis Landon Barker

Place of Birth: Fontana, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 14, 1975

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Italian

Travis Barker is an American musician and producer. He is the drummer of the pop punk band Blink-182. Blink-182’s members also include/included Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Matt Skiba.

Travis is the son of Gloria Marie McCarty and Randall L. Barker. He was previously married to model and actress Shanna Moakler, with whom he has two children.

Travis’ surname, “Barker”, is usually English. Travis’ maternal grandparents’ surnames were “McCarty” and “Caminiti”. The surname “McCarty” is Irish. The surname “Caminiti” is Italian.

Source: Death record of Travis’ mother, Gloria Marie McCarty – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGPN-ZNJ

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Place of Birth: Arlington, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 23, 1977

Ethnicity:
*Japanese (father)
*Italian, German (mother)

Rachael Yamagata is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Her father, a lawyer, is of Japanese descent. Her mother, an artist based in New York City, has Italian and German ancestry.

Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr

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Date of Birth: July 30, 1863

Place of Birth: Greenfield Township, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Death: April 7, 1947

Place of Death: Fair Lane, Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.

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

Henry Ford was an American industrialist. He founded the Ford Motor Company. He also sponsored the development of the assembly line technique for mass production.

Henry was a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1916.

Henry was the son of Mary (Litogot) and William Ford, a businessperson.

Henry’s father was born in Ballinascarthy, County Cork, Ireland. His father moved to the U.S. in 1846. The “Ford” surname was said to have originated in Somerset, England. Henry’s father was of Protestant religion, and Henry himself was an Episcopalian.

Henry’s mother was born in Michigan, to Belgian parents. She was raised by foster parents, Margaret (Stevenson) and Patrick O’Hearn, who were Irish immigrants.

Henry’s paternal grandfather was Jonathan “John” Ford (the son of William Ford and Rebecca Jennings). William was the son of Isaac Ford.

Henry’s paternal grandmother was Thomasine Smith.

Henry’s maternal grandfather was William Litogot.

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

Birth Name: Ethan L. Suplee

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Birth: May 25, 1976

Ethnicity: English, remote French Huguenot and German

Ethan Suplee is an American actor. He is the son of Deborah Ann “Debbie” (Deeble) and actor Bill Suplee (born William Fax Suplee). Ethan is a scientologist.

The Suplee family in America is said to originate with Andris Souplis, a French Huguenot who was born in 1634. He moved to Germany in 1682, where he married Gertrude Stressinger, who was German. The couple relocated to Philadelphia in 1683.

Ethan’s paternal grandparents were Edward Suplee and Patricia.

Ethan’s maternal grandparents were James Deeble and Victoria.

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

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