Birth Name: Jidenna Theodore Mobisson

Place of Birth: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States

Date of Birth: May 4, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Igbo Nigerian (father)
*English, German, Dutch (mother)

Jidenna is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Jidenna is the son of Tama, an accountant, and Oliver Mobisson (Oliver Udemmadu Ogbonnia Mobisson), an academic. His father was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, of Igbo Nigerian descent. His mother, who is American, has English, German, Dutch, and possibly other, ancestry. Jidenna grew up in Nigeria for the first years of his life, and moved back to the United States at age six.

Two of Jidenna’s great-grandparents were Ralph Heer Buck and Louise Amidon Bethel. Ralph was the son of William W. Buck and Katherine Hur/Heer, who was of German descent. Louise was the daughter of Louis Prentiss Bethel and Harriet “Hattie” Morse.

Sources: Obituary of Jidenna’s great-uncle, Robert Buck – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Jidenna’s great-grandmother, Louise Amidon Bethel – http://www.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Andrea Joy Cook

Place of Birth: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: July 22, 1978

Ethnicity: English, some Scots-Irish (Northern Irish)

A. J. Cook is a Canadian actress. She was born in Oshawa, Ontario, the daughter of Sandra (Sayers) and Michael “Mike” L. Cook. Her siblings are Angela, Nathan, and Paul. They were raised in Whitby, Ontario.

A.J.’s paternal grandparents were John “Jack” Ellwood Cook (the son of Ellwood Cook and Mable Trott) and Hilda “Jean” Holland.

A.J.’s maternal grandfather was Robert Earl Sayers (the son of Henry Sayers and Isabel Jane Waldie). Henry was the son of James Sayers and Naomi Trotter, whose father was born in New Jersey, U.S., to parents from Armagh, Northern Ireland.

A.J.’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Catherine Roberta Wilson (the daughter of James Keith Wilson and Margaret Thornton).

Sources: Birth announcement of A.J.’s sister, Angela Cook – http://news.ourontario.ca

Obituary of A.J.’s paternal grandfather, John Cook – http://armstrongfuneralhome.net

Obituary of A.J.’s paternal grandmother, Hilda “Jean” (Holland) Cook – http://obittree.com

Genealogy of A.J.’s maternal grandfather, Robert Earl Sayers – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of A.J.’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Catherine Roberta Wilson – https://www.geni.com

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

Date of Birth: December 2, 1971

Ethnicity: Dominican Republic (African, Spanish, possibly other)

Wilson Jermaine Heredia is an American actor. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Dominican parents.

Regarding his family, he has stated in an interview:

So, they’re [Wilson’s parents] proud—but years later, I would go see my parents, and my mom would say [he assumes a Spanish accent] “You can still be a doctor, you know. You can still go back to school.” See, my dad is a black Dominican and my mom is a white Dominican, so the 70s were very rough for them here. Their attitude was [acting] should be a hobby, because they didn’t come to this country so that their kids would have to struggle the way they did.

Source: http://www.broadway.com

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Birth Name: Paget Valerie Brewster

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

Date of Birth: March 10, 1969

Ethnicity: English, some Irish and German, distant French

Paget Brewster is an American actress. She is the daughter of Hathaway (Tew) and Galen Brewster. Paget is married to composer Steve Damstra.

Paget’s paternal grandfather was George Washington Wales Brewster, Jr. (the son of George Washington Wales Brewster and Ellen Mackenzie Hodge). Paget’s great-grandfather George was the son of Benjamin Brewster, Jr. and Ann Wales Emmons. Ellen was the daughter of John Ledyard Hodge and Susan Savage Wilson.

Paget’s paternal grandmother was Joan Ryerson (the daughter of Donald Mitchell Ryerson and Isabelle McGenniss). Donald was the son of Edward Larned Ryerson and Mary Pringle Mitchell. Isabelle was the daughter of Charles Burrill McGenniss and Isabelle S. Corwith, and had Irish, English, and French ancestry.

Paget’s maternal grandfather was John Bechtel Tew (the son of James Dinsmore Tew and Elinor Edith/Elaine Bechtel). James was the son of Harvey William/Williams Tew and Susan Dinsmore Goodrich. Elinor was the daughter of Theodore H. Bechtel and Elinor Focht, and had German ancestry.

Paget’s maternal grandmother was Valerie Hathaway (the daughter of Stewart Southworth Hathaway and Helen Viles). Stewart was the son of Charles Hathaway and Cora Southworth Rountree. Helen was the daughter of James Francis Viles and Anna Underwood.

Paget is a descendant of William Brewster (c. 1566-1644), a Mayflower passenger and noted Pilgrim. Among many of William’s other descendants are actors Jordana Brewster, Chevy Chase, Seth MacFarlane, and Brandon Routh, Massachusetts Governor William Weld, U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, and Governor of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller.

Sources: Genealogies of Paget Brewster – https://famouskin.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Frederick Charles Freeman

Place of Birth: Fountain Valley, Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 12, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, possibly other

Freddie Freeman is an American-Canadian professional baseball first baseman for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Freddie’s parents are/were Fred Freeman and Rosemary Joy (McDonald) Freeman.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Jacob Norman Kasdan

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

Date of Birth: October 28, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jake Kasdan is an American television and film director and actor.

Jake was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Meg (Goldman) and screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan. Jake’s brother, Jon, is also a writer and director. His parents are Jewish.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Norman Kasdan/Kusden (the son of Robert Kasdan/Kusden and Mary). Clarence was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia Sarah Landau (the daughter of Leonard Landau and Anna). Sylvia was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was Irving E. Goldman (the son of Harry Goldman and Bertha/Bert Allan). Harry was born in Michigan, to parents from Poland and/or Russia, Hyman L. Goldman, whose father was from Lithuania, and of Ethel “Hattie” Ruth. Bertha was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Poland.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was Doris Lee Rothberg (the daughter of Jacob “Jack” Rothberg and Marion). Jacob was born in Missouri, to parents from Russia. Marion was born in Missouri, to a father from Hungary and a mother from Missouri.

Sources: Jake’s paternal grandfather, Clarence Kasden/Kusden, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKBZ-JGD

Jake’s paternal grandfather, Clarence Kasdan/Kusden, on the 1915 New Jersey State Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV97-F2VG

Jake’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia Sarah Landau, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCCW-6BN

Genealogy of Jake Kasdan (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com/

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandfather, Irving E. Goldman – http://www.legacy.com/

Jake’s maternal great-grandfather, Harry Goldman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZWZ-RN7

Jake’s maternal great-grandfather, Jacob “Jack” Rothberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHJR-25L

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/98667085/

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Birth Name: Paul Samuel Feig

Place of Birth: Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 17, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Paul Feig is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter.

Paul is the son of Elaine Elizabeth (Artingstall) and Sanford William Feig.

Paul’s father was raised Jewish. He later converted to Christian Science. Paul’s mother was of English (and possibly other) descent.

Paul’s paternal grandfather was Pesach/Philip Meir/Meyer Feig (the son of Jacob David or Sholom Volfe Feig and Frumet/Frimma Pollak). Pesach was born in Nagy Bocska, Marrmoroz, Hungary (Velykiy Bychkiv, Ukraine). Jacob was the son of Peiszech Majer Feig and Szaszje.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was Chaya/Chaika “Clara” Goldenberg (the daughter of Samuel Goldenberg and Sara/Sarah Heinick/Hajnik/Haynick). Chaya was born in Missouri. Samuel was born in Hungary, the son of Sholom/Shurley Goldenberg and Sizie/Sophia. Sara was born in Romania, the daughter of Shoil/Saul Haynick/Haing and Dobrish/Dora, who was from Russia.

Paul’s maternal grandparents were Samuel Artingstall and Ethel Hinton (the daughter of Ben Whitehead and Elizabeth Henrietta).

Sources: Genealogies of Paul Feig – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Paul’s father, Sanford Feig, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7M5-5XG

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/article/OP/20130529/NEWS/305299835

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Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: October 19, 1977

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*French-Canadian (mother, who converted to Judaism)

Jason Reitman is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

Jason was born in Montréal, Québec, the son of film producer Ivan Reitman and actress Geneviève Robert. His sisters are Caroline and Catherine, who is also an actress. They were raised in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Jason’s father is Jewish; he was originally born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia), to Slovak Jewish parents. Jason’s mother is French-Canadian; she converted to Judaism upon their marriage.

Jason’s paternal grandparents were Ladislav “Leslie” Reitman (the son of Gustav Reitman and Cecelia/Cecilia Hochberger) and Klara/Clara Raab/Rab. Gustav was the son of Nathan Reitman and Rozalia Hilwerth.

Jason has dual Canadian and American citizenship.

Sources: https://jewishsantabarbara.org/

http://camerainthesun.com/?p=19826

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

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Place of Birth: Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia)

Date of Birth: October 27, 1946

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ivan Reitman is a Slovak-born Canadian film producer and director.

Ivan was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia), the son of Klara/Clara (Raab/Rab) and Ladislav “Leslie” Reitman. He was raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Ivan’s parents were both Jewish. Ivan’s mother survived the Auschwitz concentration camp and Ivan’s father was an underground resistance fighter. They moved to Canada in 1950 as refugees.

Ivan is married to French-Canadian actress Geneviève Robert. She converted to Judaism upon their marriage. Their children are Jason Reitman, a film director, Catherine Reitman, an actress, and Caroline.

Ivan’s paternal grandparents were Gustav Reitman (the son of Nathan Reitman and Rozalia Hilwerth) and Cecelia/Cecilia Hochberger.

Sources: http://www.denofgeek.com/

https://jewishsantabarbara.org/

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

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Birth Name: Miriam Ruth Shor

Place of Birth: Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: July 25, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Swedish, possibly other (mother)

Miriam Shor is an American film, stage, and television actress.

Miriam was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Margaret Lee Anne Forsman and Francis Robert Shor. She has a sister, Molly. Miriam was raised between Turin, Piedmont, Italy, and Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Miriam speaks fluent English and Italian.

Regarding her upbringing, Miriam has stated in an interview:

I like to say I’m Jew-ish, because I’m half Jewish but not really religious, but that’s sort of the culture. I went back and forth between Detroit and Italy when I was growing up. The Southern Christianity is very “other” for me.

Miriam’s paternal grandfather was Martin R. Shor (the son of Samuel Shor and Eva Richman). Samuel was originally from Romania. Eva was born in Russia.

Miriam’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Ziff (the daughter of Frank Ziff and Fannie Shapiro). Frank was originally from Lithuania. Fannie was from Russia.

Sources: Birth Certificate of Miriam Shor – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VC6Q-Q3C

http://www.pr.com/article/1202

Obituary of Miriam’s uncle (father’s brother), Norman R. Shor – http://www.legacy.com/

Miriam Shor’s paternal grandfather, Martin R. Shor, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQJ9-JCL

Miriam Shor’s paternal grandmother, Ethel Ziff, on the 193o U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHH2-6VZ

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Birth Name: John Jay Bosch

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

Date of Birth: January 6, 1976

Ethnicity:
*German, Irish (father)
*Korean (mother)

Johnny Yong Bosch is an American actor, martial artist, and musician. He plays ranger Adam Park in the Power Rangers franchise.

His American-born father met his Korean-born mother while stationed in South Korea.

Source: http://www.halfkorean.com

Date of Birth: 31 October, 1922

Place of Birth: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Date of Death: 15 October, 2012

Place of Death: Beijing, China

Ethnicity: Khmer

Norodom Sihanouk was the King of Cambodia, from 24 April, 1941 to 2 March, 1955, and from 24 September 1993, to 7 October, 2004.

He was the son of Norodom Suramarit and Sisowath Kossamak. He was married to Phat Kanhol, Sisowath Pongsanmoni, Sisowath Monikessan, Mam Manivan Phanivong, Thavet Norleak, and Paule Monique Izzi.

Sihanouk’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his 19th great-grandfather, Trosok Peam (Ponhea Chey), a cucumber gardener who ruled Khmer Empire from 1336 to 1340 after assassinating his predecessor, Jayavarman IX.

Sihanouk’s paternal grandfather was Norodom Sothearos (the son of Ang Voddey, later Norodom of Cambodia, and of Bossaba Yem). Sihanouk’s great-grandfather Norodom was the son of Ang Duong and Pen. Bossaba Yem was the daughter of bureaucrat Yia Abhaiwongse and Tim Bunnag.

Sihanouk’s paternal grandmother was Norodom Phangangam (the daughter of Norodom of Cambodia and of Bopha Nuon). Sothearos and Phangangam were half-siblings. Bopha Nuon was the daughter of Lothia Sa.

Sihanouk’s maternal grandfather was Sisowath Monivong (the son of Ang Sar, later Sisowath of Cambodia, and of Van). Sihanouk’s great-grandfathers Norodom and Sisowath were brothers. Van was the daughter of a bureaucrat.

Sihanouk’s maternal grandmother was Norodom Kanviman Norleak Tevi (the daughter of Norodom Hassakan and Sao Sambhat). Hassakan was the daughter of Norodom of Cambodia and of Mom Yeay. Sambhat was the daughter of Sao and Yura Varman.

Source: Genealogy of Norodom Sihanouk – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Tammy Jean Blanchard

Place of Birth: Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 14, 1976

Ethnicity: German (maternal grandfather), French, possibly other

Tammy Blanchard is an American actress and singer. She is the daughter of Patricia L. (Rettig) and William A. Blanchard.

Tammy’s maternal grandfather was Joseph A. Rettig (the son of Ignatz Rettig and Lena). Ignatz was born in Germany, to German parents. Lena was born in New Jersey, to parents from Germany, with her mother’s name being Augusta Flock.

Tammy’s maternal grandmother was Marvine M.

Sources: Tammy’s maternal grandfather, Joseph A. Rettig, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Tammy’s maternal great-grandfather, Ignatz Rettig, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Tammy’s maternal grandmother, Marvine M. Rettig – http://www.barnegatfh.com

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Birth Name: Gabrielle Jeanette Hanna

Place of Birth: New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 7, 1991

Ethnicity: Lebanese, French, Polish, other

Gabbie Hanna is an American vlogger, Youtube personality, web-based comedian, and actress. She is most known for for her Youtube channel “The Gabbie Show”.

Gabbie was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She has a sister, Monica.

When asked about her nationality on a Youtube video, Gabbie stated:

I am a mutt, but I’m mostly Lebanese, French, and Polish. I like to call myself ‘the perfect mix’.

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Birth name: Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy

Place of Birth: Plantation, Florida, United States

Date of Birth: January 23, 1998

Ethnicity: Afro-Jamaican, Syrian, Italian, Indian

XXXTENTACION AKA Young Dagger Dick, is an American rap artist. In an interview on 103.5 The Beat, he stated that he is of “Afro-Jamaican, Syrian, Italian, Indian descent”. His surname Onfroy is of French origin but is a common surname in Jamaican. It is possible that he has French heritage too.

Birth Name: Donavon M. Frankenreiter

Place of Birth: Downey, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 10, 1972

Ethnicity: German, possibly 1/4 Italian and other

Donavon Frankenreiter is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and surfer.

Donavon is the son of Jeanne Lorraine (Traut) and Martin Ambrose “Marty” Frankenreiter. Donavon has a sister, Tamara.

Donavon’s paternal grandfather was Anthony Merle/Merrill L. Frankenreiter (the son of Ambrose Martin Frankenreiter and Ella Ludwig). Ambrose was the son of Martin Frankenreiter and Christina Bauer. Ella was the daughter of Herman Heinrich Ludwig, whose parents, Caspar Ludwig and Catherine Schreiner, were from Hesse, Germany, and of Clara Louisa Gerhardt, who was also born in Missouri, the daughter of Julius Gehardt and Mollie Heine, who hailed from Bavaria and Saxony, Germany, respectively.

Donavon’s paternal grandmother was Mary Yanni. “Yanni” can be an Italian surname.

Donavon’s maternal grandmother’s surname is “Nestor”.

Sources: Birth record of Donavon Frankenreiter – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Donavon’s father, Martin Ambrose Frankenreiter  – http://obits.ocregister.com

Genealogies of Donavon’s paternal great-grandmother, Ella (Ludwig) Frankenreiter – http://www.geocities.ws

Obituary of Donavon’s paternal grandmother, Mary (Yanni) Frankenreiter – http://www.legacy.com

http://www.geocities.ws

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Birth Name: Ronald Earle Glass

Date of Birth: July 10, 1945

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

Date of Death: November 25, 2016

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: African-American

Ron Glass was an American actor. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Lethia Mae (Gibson) and Crump Allen Glass, Sr.

Ron’s paternal grandmother was named Ella.

Ron’s maternal grandparents were Robert Gibson and Leana Irene Erbin.

Sources: Obituary of Ron’s father, Crump Allen Glass, Sr. – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Ron’s mother, Lethia Mae (Gibson) Glass – https://www.wikitree.com

Obituary of Ron’s mother, Lethia Mae (Gibson) Glass – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Frederick B. Weller

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 18, 1970

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandmother), German (including Alsatian German), English, at least 1/8 Irish

Fred Weller is an American stage, film, and television actor.

Fred was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Carole (Breithoff) and Francis Weller. Fred’s father is of German, Irish, and English ancestry. Fred’s mother is of half-Italian descent, along with German, Alsatian German, and some Irish roots.

Fred is a first cousin of actor Peter Weller. Fred’s father, Francis, and Peter’s father, Frederick, were siblings.

Fred’s paternal grandfather was Garald Paul Weller. His parents were Frederick Albert Weller (the son of George Perry Weller and Julia Ann Knickerbocker) and Theresa K. Elsner (the daughter of Joseph Elsner and Catherine Fuchs). Theresa was born in Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, to German parents from Bavaria.

Fred’s paternal grandmother was Gladys Mae Willett. Her parents were Bradford Bradley Willard Willett (the son of Hibbard/Herbert Willett and Malvina Hill) and Ella Frances Smith (the daughter of Oswin/Orin Sutton Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Clark). Sarah was from County Donegal, Ireland.

Fred’s maternal grandfather was Peter Patrick Breithoff. His parents were William James Breithoff (the son of Charles Breithoff and Mary McQuirk) and Anna Walch (the daughter of Charles/Carl Walch/Walsch and Louisa Schaad).

Mary born in Ireland, the daughter of William James McQuirk and Honora Ann Gleason. Charles/Carl Walch/Walsch hailed from Dettwiller, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France, the son of French-born parents Jean Charles (Johannes Carl) Walch/Walsch and Elizabeth (Elisabetha) Lantz/Lanz, who were likely ethnic Alsatian Germans.

Fred’s maternal grandmother was Josephine Manzella (the daughter of Anthony “Tony” Manzella and Francisca). Both Anthony and Francisca were born in Italy.

Sources: Genealogy of Fred’s father, Francis Weller – http://www.bigalke.biz

Obituary of Fred’s paternal great-grandmother, Theresa K. (Elsner) Weller – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Fred’s uncle (mother’s brother), Peter Breithoff – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com

Family Tree of Fred’s maternal grandfather, Peter Patrick Breithoff – https://www.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Fred’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John Charles (Johannes Carl) Walch/Walsch and Elizabeth (Elisabetha) Lantz/Lanz – http://www.birkenhoerdt.net

Fred’s maternal grandmother, Josephine Manzella, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Laura Ann Osnes

Place of Birth: Burnsville, Dakota, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: November 19, 1985

Ethnicity:
*50% Norwegian
*25% German
*25% British Isles (English, possibly other)

Laura Osnes is an American singer and actress.

Laura is the daughter of Jane Ruth (Raduechel) and Russell Nathaniel Osnes. Laura was raised in Eagan, Minnesota.

Laura’s father has Norwegian ancestry. Laura’s mother is of half-German, half-English, descent.

Laura’s paternal grandfather was Russell Ellsworth Osnes. His parents were John T. Osnes and Barbara Pederson (the daughter of Hans Matthias Pederson/Pedersen and Jacobia Olene Hansine Sackerson/Zachariasdatter). John was born in Iowa, to parents from Norway. Barbara was also born in Iowa, to Norwegian parents.

Laura’s paternal grandmother was Ardell Bresdahl/Brosdal. Her parents were Carl Thomas Brosdal (the son of Jorgen J. Brosdal and Thone/Theone Felland) and Alvina/Elvina Tonnetta Tweed (the daughter of Olav/Ole Jonson Tweed and Annie Ramsey). Annie’s parents were Telleiv Torjusson Ramsey and Ingeborg Torovsdatter Heimdal.

Carl Thomas was born in Iowa, to parents from Norway. Alvina was also born in Iowa, to a father from Nissedal, Telemark County, Norway, and a mother from Iowa, whose parents were from Aust-Agder and Telemark Counties, Norway.

Laura’s maternal grandfather was Arthur Raduechel. His parents were William Fredrich Raduechel (the son of Carl Raduechel and Henrietta Schmidt) and Elsie Elizabeth “Lizzie” Drueger/Krueger (the daughter of William Krueger and Anna).

William was born in Nebraska, to parents from Pomerania, Prussia (now Germany). Elsie was also born in Nebraska, to a father from Germany and a mother from Wisconsin, whose parents were German.

Laura’s maternal grandmother was Julia Ann Patterson. Her parents were Laurence/Lawrence Arthur Patterson (the son of Arthur M. Patterson and Mary F. Clements) and Daisy Bell/Belle Rathbun. Arthur’s parents were Fredrick/Frederick A. Patterson and Mary D. Kendell. Mary’s parents were Andrew Jackson Clements and Maria A. Mixer.

Sources: Genealogy of Laura Osnes – https://www.ancestry.com

Birth record of Laura Osnes – https://familysearch.org

Laura’s paternal great-grandparents, John T. Osnes and Barbara Pederson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Laura’s paternal great-grandmother, Alvina/Elvina Tonnetta Tweed – https://www.ancestry.com

Laura’s paternal great-grandmother, Alvina/Elvina Tonnetta Tweed, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Laura’s paternal great-great-great-grandparents, Telleiv Torjusson Ramsey and Ingeborg Torovsdatter Heimdal – https://www.geni.com

Laura’s maternal great-grandmother, Elsie Elizabeth “Lizzie” Drueger/Krueger, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Elsie Elizabeth “Lizzie” Drueger/Krueger on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Laura’s maternal grandmother, Julia Ann Patterson – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: David R. Ignatius

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

Date of Birth: May 26, 1950

Ethnicity:
*Armenian (father)
*German, Scottish, English, Dutch (mother)

David Ignatius is an American journalist and novelist.

David is the son of Nancy (Weiser) and government official Paul Robert Ignatius.

David’s paternal grandparents were Hovsep/Joseph B. Ignatius/Ignatosian (the son of Bohas Ignatius/Ignatosian and Shahmel Mazmanian) and Elisa Jamgochian (the daughter of Avedis M. Jamgochian and Akabe Janigian). Hovsep and Elisa were both ethnic Armenians who moved to the U.S. from Harpoot, Armenia (now Elazığ, Turkey).

David’s maternal grandfather was Richard Mather Weiser. His parents were Edwin C. Weiser and Lucy Bagg Brooks.

David’s maternal grandmother was Louise Sharpless Gilbert Reynolds. Her parents were Charles Henry Reynolds (the son of Victor Cooke Reynolds and Lucinda Miller) and Sarah Gilbert.

Victor’s parents were Hiram Reynolds and Mary Ann Bowman (the daughter of Jesse Bowman/Baumann and Sarah Aten). Jesse’s parents were George Christopher/Georg Christoph Baumann and Susan Banks. Sarah’s parents were Dirck “Richard” Aten and Catherine Warner.

Jesse was born in Pennsylvania, to a German/Prussian father from Hesse-Nassau, and a Scottish mother, from Aryshire. Sarah had Dutch and English ancestry.

Sources: David’s father, Paul Robert Ignatius, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of David’s paternal grandparents, Hovsep/Joseph B. Ignatius/Ignatosian and Elisa Jamgochian – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of David’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com