Place of Birth: Taipei, Taiwan
Date of Birth: March 29, 1969
Ethnicity: Taiwanese
Ted Lieu is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, since January 3, 2015.
Ted was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio during his childhood.
Birth Name: Laura França dos Santos Neiva
Place of Birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Date of Birth: September 21, 1993
Ethnicity: Brazilian (Portuguese, Italian, possibly other)
Laura Neiva is a Brazilian actress and model. She is known for her role on the movie Adrift (2009), starring alongside French actor Vincent Cassel and American actress Camilla Belle.
Laura is the daughter of Michele França dos Santos. Laura was raised by her mother and stepfather, Dario Mattar, who is of Lebanese descent.
Laura has stated:
I have three families: my stepfather’s family, my mother’s family and my father’s family. A Lebanese, an Italian, and a Brazilian one. I’m an only child, but my house was always full of cousins.
Sources: http://www1.folha.uol.com.br (in Portuguese)
http://www.purepeople.com.br (in Portuguese)
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Birth Name: Sasha Meneghel Szafir
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of Birth: July 28, 1998
Ethnicity: Brazilian (1/2 Jewish, at least 1/16 Italian, Portuguese, likely Polish, possibly other)
Sasha Meneghel is a Brazilian actress, model, and athlete. Sasha is the daughter of Brazilian television presenter Xuxa Meneghel (born Maria da Graça Meneghel) and actor Luciano Szafir (born Luciano Lebelson Szafir).
Sasha’s father is Jewish, and had his Bar Mitzvah ceremony in Israel. His parents have described themselves as Sephardi Jews; some sources, however, state that their ancestors were Polish Jews.
Sasha’s mother has Italian, Portuguese, and likely Polish (and other) ancestry.
Sasha’s paternal grandfather is Gabriel Szafir (the son of Szlama Szafir and Perla).
Sasha’s paternal grandmother is Elizabeth “Beth” Lebelson (the daughter of Israel Lebelson and Chana Landau). Israel was the son of Shlomo Zalmen Leblsohn and Rivka Rochel Frydman. Chana was the daughter of David Landau and Esther, who were born in the Soviet Union.
Sasha’s maternal grandfather was Luiz Floriano Meneghel (the son of Eduardo Meneghel and Carolina Maliska). Eduardo’s father was originally from Imer, in the Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy, and moved to Brazil at the end of the nineteenth century. Carolina’s surname is likely Polish.
Sasha’s maternal grandmother is Alda Flores da Rocha (the daughter of Agenor Flores da Rocha and Olivia Joner). Agenor had Portuguese ancestry. Olivia was possibly of German descent.
Sources: Genealogy of Sasha Meneghel – https://www.geni.com
Genealogy of Sasha’s father, Luciano Szafir (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://geneall.net
Birth certificate of Sasha’s mother, Xuxa Meneghel – https://xuxarainhaencantada.files.wordpress.com
Article about Xuxa’s maternal great-grandmother, Olivia Joner – http://babado.ig.com.br
http://www.worldlibrary.org (in Portuguese)
http://diversao.terra.com.br (in Portuguese)
Birth Name: Ana Navarro Flores
Place of Birth: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Date of Birth: December 28, 1971
Ethnicity: Nicaraguan
Ana Navarro is an American political strategist and commentator. She is a Republican.
Ana was born in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Her family moved to the U.S. in 1980, settling in Miami, Florida.
Birth Name: Sigrid Solbakk Raabe
Place of Birth: Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Date of Birth: 5 September, 1996
Ethnicity: Norwegian
Sigrid is a Norwegian singer and songwriter.
She is the daughter of Anette Sølberg Solbakk and Håkon Raabe.
Sigrid’s maternal grandfather was Dagfinn Solbakk (the son of Åsmund Solbak, later Åsmund Strøm Solbakk, and of Astrid Fladmark). Åsmund was the son of Oskar Nøstdal and Lina Kathinka Sofie Strøm. Astrid was the daughter of Ole Christian Fladmark and Anna Marie Olsen.
Sigrid’s maternal grandmother is Anne-Johanne Sølberg (the daughter of Ivar Bugge Sølberg and Edel Wilhelmine Walderhaug). Ivar was the son of Erich Jeremiassen Sølberg and Christiane Annette Iversen. Edel was the daughter of John Kornelius Walderhaug and Sina Nicoline Henriksen.
Sigrid’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her eighth great-grandmother, Kari Larsdatter Sæter (1683, Sunnylven [now part of Stranda], Møre og Romsdal – 1751, Sunnylven)
Sources: http://www.smp.no
Genealogy of Sigrid’s mother – https://www.myheritage.com
Obituary of Sigrid’s maternal grandfather, Dagfinn Solbakk – https://alfabb.vareminnesider.no (https://fe.adstate.net)
Marriage record of Sigrid’s maternal great-grandfather, Åsmund Strøm Solbakk and Astrid Fladmark – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-grandfather, Åsmund Solbak – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Oskar Nøstdal – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Lina Kathinka Sofie Strøm – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-grandmother, Astrid Fladmark – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Marriage record of Sigrid’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Ole Christian Fladmark and Anna Marie Olsen – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Ole Christian Fladmark – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Marie Olsen – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-grandfather, Ivar Bugge Sølberg – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Erich Jeremiassen Sølberg – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Christiane Annette Iversen – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-grandmother, Edel Wilhelmine Walderhaug – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Sigrid’s maternal great-grandmother, Edel Wilhelmine Walderhaug, on the 1910 Norwegian census – https://digitalarkivet.arkivverket.no
Marriage record of Sigrid’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John Kornelius Walderhaug and Sina Nicoline Henriksen – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-great-grandfather, John Kornelius Walderhaug – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Baptismal record of Sigrid’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Sina Nicoline Henriksen – https://media.digitalarkivet.no
Birth Name: John Dezso Ratzenberger
Place of Birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 6, 1947
Ethnicity:
*Hungarian, Austrian (father)
*Polish (mother)
John Ratzenberger is an American actor, voice actor, and entrepreneur.
John is the son of Bertha Veronica (Grochowski) and Dezso Alexander Ratzenberger.
John’s paternal grandparents were Dezso/Alfred S. Ratzenberger and Elizabeth V. Toth (the daughter of Michael Toth and Anna Brodnar). Dezso was born in Hungary. Elizabeth was born in New Jersey, to parents from Hungary.
John’s maternal grandparents were Casimir Grochowski and Bronislawa Salomin.
Sources: John’s father, Dezso Alexander Ratzenberger, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of John’s father, Dezso Alexander Ratzenberger – https://www.findagrave.com
Obituary of John’s mother, Bertha Veronica (Grochowski) Ratzenberger-Sewack – http://www.legacy.com
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Birth Name: Daniel Brett Weiss
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 23, 1971
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
D. B. Weiss is an American author, screenwriter, producer, and director. He is known for being the co-creator and showrunner of HBO television series Game of Thrones, along with David Benioff.
D. B. is the son of Laurie K. and Michael R. Weiss. He has been described as having German Jewish ancestry.
Source: http://www.timesofisrael.com
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Birth Name: Brian Joseph Gionta
Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: January 18, 1979
Ethnicity: Italian, German, possibly other
Brian Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.
Brian Gionta is the son of Sam and Penny Gionta.
Brian’s paternal grandparents are/were Sylvester B. Gionta and Antoinette Gionta.
Sylvester was the son of Salvatore Gionta (the son of Vincent Gionta and Mary Civitia Purifato) and Mary Elizabeth Mandell (the daughter of Philippo and Elizabeth Mandell).
Salvatore Gionta (along with his parents) were born in Italy and immigrated to the United States of America. “Mandell” is usually a German surname.
Sources: Obituary of Brian’s paternal grandfather, Sylvester B. Gionta – http://www.legacy.com
Birth Name: Jennifer Lynne Gareis
Place of Birth: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 1, 1970
Ethnicity:
*37.5% British Isles (Irish, English)
*37.5% German
*25% Italian/Sicilian
Jennifer Gareis is an American actress and former beauty pageant.
Jennifer is the daughter of Dolores Ann (Feige) and John W. Gareis. She has a sister, Rebecca.
Jennifer’s mother is of half-Italian, a quarter German, and a quarter Irish and English descent. Jennifer’s father is of half-German and of half-British Isles descent. Jennifer holds both American and Italian citizenship.
Jennifer’s paternal grandfather was Louis Calvin Gareis. His parents were Otto Carl/Karl Gareis (the son of Johann Adam Gareis and Auguste Sophia Schreiber) and Rosina Beinmuller/Bienmuller (the daughter of Andreas Bienmuller and Rosina Schiffler). Otto was born in Maryland, to German parents from Enchenreuth, Helmbrechts, Bavaria, and Querfurt, Saxony-Anhalt. Rosina was originally from Wassenbach, Germany.
Jennifer’s paternal grandmother was Edna Cecelia Nester. Her parents were John P. Nester and Susan/Susanna Brown (the daughter of Thomas Henry Brown and Susannah Floyd). Susannah had recent English ancestry.
Jennifer’s maternal grandfather was Edgar Peter Feige, Jr, the son of Edgar Peter Feige, Sr., and Ruth Elizabeth McGrane. Edgar’s parents were August John Feige (the son of August H. Feige and Henrietta E. Wagenschwantz) and Mary/Mare Nolte (the daughter of Bernard Nolte). Ruth Elizabeth’s parents were William F. McGrane (the son of Patrick McGrane and Mary Dunn) and Mary Molly Holmes (the daughter of Robert Holmes and Mary Trainer).
Jennifer’s great-great-grandfather August John was born in Maryland, to parents from Schwarzenau and Beinerstadt, Thuringia, Prussia (now Germany). Jennifer’s great-great-grandmother Mary was also born in Maryland, to German parents. Jennifer’s great-great-grandmother Ruth Elizabeth was born in Maryland and had recent Irish and English ancestry.
Jennifer’s maternal grandmother was Josephine Concetta Ferruggio (the daughter of Pietro “Peter” Ferruggio/Farruggio and Sebastiana Tringali). Pietro was originally from Canicattì, Sicily, Italy, the son of Vincenzo Farruggio and Giuseppe/Giuseppina La Lomia. Sebastiana was born in Militello in Val di Catania, Sicily, Italy, the daughter of Salvatore Tringali and Concetta Bellistri.
Sources: Genealogy of Jennifer’s paternal grandparents, Louis Calvin Gareis and Edna Cecelia Nester – https://www.ancestry.com
Obituary of Jennifer’s paternal grandfather, Louis Calvin Gareis – http://articles.baltimoresun.com
Jennifer’s paternal-great-grandfather, John P. Nestor, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Jennifer’s maternal grandparents, Edgar Peter Feige and Josephine Concetta Ferruggio/Farruggio – https://www.ancestry.com
Jennifer’s maternal grandfather, Edgar Peter Feige, Jr., on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Jennifer’s maternal great-grandfather, Edgar Peter Feige, Sr., on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Jennifer’s maternal grandmother, Josephine (Ferruggio) Feige – http://www.genlookups.com
http://articles.baltimoresun.com
http://lancasteronline.com
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Birth Name: Sean Perelman
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 2, 1966
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father and maternal grandfather)
*German and Irish (maternal grandmother; who likely converted to Judaism)
Sean Kanan is an American actor.
Sean is the son of Michele/Michelle Gail (Keyes) and Dale R. Perelman. Sean’s father is Jewish (with ancestors from Poland and Russia). Sean’s maternal grandfather was of Lithuanian Jewish and Russian Jewish descent, and Sean’s Canadian-born maternal grandmother was of German and Irish descent, and likely converted to Judaism.
Sean’s paternal grandfather was Lawrence Edward Perelman (the son of Jacob Frank Perelman and Susan/Sue/Sadie Rizika/Riziha). Jacob was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia. Susan was born in Russia, to parents from Russia.
Sean’s paternal grandmother was Janice Lenore Sandusky (the daughter of Morris M. Sandusky and Sorley/Sorly Rabinowitz). Sorley was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.
Sean’s maternal grandfather was Sidney Clifton Katz/Keyes (the son of Abel/Abe Katz and Sarah Green). Abel was born in Skudutiškis, Lithuania. Sarah was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Russia, Isaac Green and Rose Maslon.
Sean’s maternal grandmother was Alma Ida Toeppner (the daughter of William Frederick Toeppner and Mary Alexander Nesbitt). William was born in Canada, to Lutheran parents from Insterburg, East Prussia (now Chernyakhovsk, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia) and Dorfe Baute, Prussia, Frederick August Toeppner and Josephine Mechefski/Mechefske. Sean’s great-grandmother Mary Alexander was born in Canada, to Irish parents, James George Nesbitt and Elizabeth Victoria Lowe.
Sources: Obituary of Sean’s paternal grandfather, Lawrence Edward Perelman – http://thejewishchronicle.net
Sean’s paternal great-grandfather, Jacob Frank Perelman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Sean’s paternal great-grandmother, Sorley/Sorly (Rabinowitz) Sandusky, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Sean’s maternal grandparents, Sidney Clifton Katz/Keyes and Alma Ida Toeppner – http://www.toeppner.ca
Obituary of Sean’s maternal grandmother, Alma (Toeppner) Keyes – http://www.ncnewsonline.com
Information on Sean’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Frederick August Toeppner and Josephine Mechefski/Mechefske – http://www.toeppner.ca
Genealogy of Sean’s maternal great-great-grandparents, James George Nesbitt and Elizabeth Victoria Lowe – http://gw.geneanet.org
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Birth Name: Jack Andrew Lowden
Place of Birth: Chelmsford, Essex, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 2 June, 1990
Ethnicity: Scottish
Jack Lowden is a Scottish actor. He was born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, and was raised in Oxton, in the Scottish Borders. His younger brother, Calum, is a ballet soloist.
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Birth Name: Jonah Sezzin Platt
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: November 17, 1986
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Jonah Platt is an American actor, writer, singer, and producer.
Jonah is the son of Julie (Beren) and Marc Platt, a producer. His brother is actor and singer Ben Platt. A picture of Jonah and Ben can be seen here.
Jonah’s maternal grandfather was Robert M. Beren (the son of Adolph Beren and Ethel A. Abrams). Adolph was a Jewish immigrant, born in Dankera, Latvia, the son of Wolfe Aaron Beren and Liebe Rashe/Rosa Rothschild. Ethel was born in New York, the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Samuel G. Abrams and Tillie Sidel.
Jonah’s maternal grandmother was Joan Schiff (the daughter of William Schiff and Rose J.). William was born in Laižuva, Lithuania.
Sources: Genealogy of Jonah Platt (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Obituary of Jonah’s maternal grandmother, Joan (Schiff) Beren – http://www.legacy.com
Birth Name: Michael Thomas Conforto
Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 1, 1993
Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Spanish, Native Hawaiian (mother)
Michael Conforto is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Michael is the son of Michael Anthony Conforto and Tracie (Ruiz) Conforto. Tracie is a famous former olympic medalist in synchronized swimming.
On his mother’s side, Michael is the grandson of Carlos Emmanuel Ruiz and Shirley Obatay.
Sources: Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandfather, Carlos Emmanuel Ruiz – https://www.findagrave.com
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Birth Name: Jace Lee Norman
Place of Birth: Corrales, New Mexico, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 21, 2000
Ethnicity: Syrian (paternal grandfather), English, Scottish, German, Swiss-German, possibly other
Jace Norman is an American actor.
Jace’s paternal grandfather was Frederick/Fred John Norman (the son of The Rev. George Norman and Requetta/Requette). Frederick was born in Michigan, to Syrian parents.
Jace’s paternal grandmother was Joretta Pearl Moeller (the daughter of George Henry Moeller and Avo Elfie McKinney). George was the son of Claus Henry Moeller, who was German, and of Marie Nyffeler, who was Swiss. Avo was the daughter of Samuel Jefferson “Sam/S. J.” McKinney and Mary Melinda Tennessee “Tennie” Gage.
Sources: Jace’s paternal grandfather, Frederick/Fred John Norman, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Jace’s paternal grandfather, Frederick/Fred John Norman – http://obituaries.tribdem.com
Genealogy of Jace’s paternal grandmother, Joretta Pearl Moeller – https://www.findagrave.com
Obituary of Jace’s paternal grandmother, Joretta Pearl (Moeller) Simmons – http://www.argusobserver.com
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Place of Birth: West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Birth: July 11, 1984
Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Spanish
Serinda Swan is a Canadian actress.
She is the daughter of Scott Swan. She has a sister. They were raised in Kauai, Hawaii, U.S.
Serinda is said to have Spanish, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.
She has stated that her first name refers to an ancient Tibetan musical instrument.
Sources: http://www.craveonline.com
http://www.spike.com
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Place of Birth: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 7, 1954
Ethnicity:
*Danish (maternal grandfather)
*Czech (maternal grandmother)
*German, English, Irish (father)
Michael Emerson is an American film and television actor.
Michael is the son of Carol Joan (Hansen) and Ronald “Ron” Hugh Emerson. He has a brother, Patrick, and had a sister, Melissa. They were raised in Toledo, Iowa. Michael is married to actress Carrie Preston.
Michael’s father has English, German, and Irish ancestry. Michael’s mother is of half-Danish, half-Czech descent.
Michael’s paternal grandfather was Earl Roscoe Emerson. His parents were Berton “Bert” Roscoe Emerson (the son of Lyman Emerson and and Olive Freet) and Grace K. Mathern (the daughter of Joseph Mathern and Gustie Brecht). Grace was born in Iowa, to parents from Germany. Lyman’s parents were John Emerson and Eliza Jane Emmert. Olive’s parents were Benjamin Curtis Freet and Catharine Eby.
Michael’s paternal grandmother was Ora LaRue Bear. Her parents were Frank E. Bear (the son of Daniel Bear and Barbara Alice Karstetter) and Minnie Pearl Sperry (the daughter of Edwin L. Sperry and Marilla Rundel). Daniel’s parents were John Bear and Mary Stauffer. Barbara’s parents were Michael Karstetter/Kirstaetter and Sarah Houser.
Michael’s maternal grandfather was Holger Carl Christian Hansen (the son of Carl Christian Hansen and Anna A. J.). Holger was born in Iowa, to parents from Denmark.
Michael’s maternal grandmother was Sophia/Sophie Katherine Kuncl (the daughter of Vaclar/Vaclav Kuncl and Marie Čapek). Sophia was also born in Iowa, to parents from Czechoslovakia.
Sources: Genealogy of Michael Emerson (through his brother, Patrick; focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com/people/Patrick-Emerson/6000000036970439011
Genealogy of Michael’s paternal great-grandfather, Berton “Bert” Roscoe Emerson – http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pinnell/html/fam08432.htm
Obituary of Michael’s father, Ronald “Ron” Hugh Emerson – http://www.penwellgabelolathe.com/obituary/111262/Ronald-Emerson/Olathe-Kansas
Obituary of Michael’s aunt (mother’s sister), Barbara (Hansen) Studer – http://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Barbara-Studer-Hansen-32474/#!/Obituary
Michael’s paternal great-grandmother, Grace K. (Mathern) Emerson, on the 1920 U.S. Census – – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDMJ-NGZ
Michael’s maternal grandparents, Holger Hansen and Sophia/Sophie, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMJ1-3WZ
Information about Michael’s maternal great-grandparents, Vaclar/Vaclav Kuncl and Marie Capek – https://newspaperarchive.com/cedar-rapids-gazette-oct-15-1995-p-209/
Genealogy of Michael’s maternal grandfather, Holger Carl Christian Hansen (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Cynthia Michele Watros
Place of Birth: Lake Orion, Michigan, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 2, 1968
Ethnicity: Polish (paternal grandmother), Italian (maternal grandfather), English, possibly other
Cynthia Watros is an American actress.
Cynthia is the daughter of Nancy Rose-Marie (Salvador) and Bruce Wayne Watros.
Cynthia’s paternal grandfather was George Alfred Watros/Watrous. His parents were Frederick “Fred” Delray Watros/Watrous (the son of Clinton Delray Watrous and Hattie Ann Nelson) and Mary Alina/Albina Williams (the daughter of John Dow Williams and Laura Adaline/Addaline Thomas).
Cynthia’s paternal grandmother was Florence Clare Kaszubowski. Her parents were Joseph Kaszubowski (the son of Thomas Kaszubowski and Theresa) and Martha Viola Hayka/Heyka (the daughter of Jakub Hejka and Rozalia Gardzilewski). Jakub’s parents were J. Hejka and Jadwiga Kinkrewier.
Cynthia’s great-great-grandparents Thomas, Theresa, Jakub, and Rozalia were all born in either Germany or Poland, and had Polish background.
Cynthia’s maternal grandfather was Henry J. Salvador (the son of Guiseppe/Giuseppe “Joseph” Salvador and Roselina Maria “Rosa” Martinelli). Henry was born in Michigan, to parents from Valfurva, Province of Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy.
Cynthia’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Margelia/Marzella/Marcella Mullens or Wimbrow (the daughter of Fannie). Fannie was born in Indiana and married Harry W. Wimbrow. Fannie’s daughter, sometimes registered as “Margelia Mullens” or “Marcella Wimbrow”, was likely Harry’s stepdaughter.
Sources: Genealogy and obituary of Cynthia’s father, Bruce Wayne Watros (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://findagrave.com/cgi-bin//fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=101346470
Genealogy of Cynthia’s paternal grandfather, George Alfred Watros/Watrous – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Cynthia’s paternal great-grandparents, Frederick “Fred” Delray Watros/Watrous and Mary Alina/Albina Williams, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQT2-WZD
Obituary of Cynthia’s maternal grandfather, Henry J. Salvador – http://www.genealogybuff.com/mi/mi-oakland-obits1.htm
Cynthia’s maternal grandfather, Henry J. Salvador, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZQR-J3Q
Obituary of Cynthia’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Margelia/Marzella (Wimbrow) Salvador – http://www.mideathnotices.com/view-single.php?id=291874
http://www.filmreference.com/film/32/Cynthia-Watros.html
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Birth Name: Edward Lawrence Kitsis
Place of Birth: Blue Earth, Minnesota, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 4, 1971
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Edward Kitsis is an American television writer and producer.
Edward is the son of Tybelle (Scherling) and Arlen Thomas Kitsis.
Edward’s paternal grandparents were Louis Kitsis and Florence Marcus (the daughter of Max Marcus and Annie). Louis was born in Russia. Florence was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Russia.
Edward’s maternal grandparents were Simon Scherling and Rose Burnstein/Bernstein (the daughter of Jacob Bernstein and Lizzie). Simon was born in Lithuania. Rose was born in Minnesota, to parents from Romania.
Sources: Birth Certificate od Edward Kitsis – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VC25-77N
Edward’s paternal grandfather, Louis Kitsis, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSVN-57C
Edward’s paternal grandmother, Florence Marcus, on the 1905 Wisconsin State Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMSV-GFW
Edward’s mother, Tybelle Scherling, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSVR-3R6
Edward’s maternal grandmother, Rose Burnstein/Bernstein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWYP-VJ6
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Birth Name: Darnell R. Martin
Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: January 7, 1964
Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Irish, Italian, possibly other (mother)
Darnell Martin is an American film director, screenwriter, and film producer.
Darnell is the daughter of Marilyn and Lewis Emmet Lowry Martin. Darnell has two sisters, Lowry and Kim.
Darnell’s mother is white, and is said to have Irish and Italian ancestry. Darnell’s father is African American.
Darnell’s paternal grandparents were Lewis Marshal Martin and Rose Alice Lowry.
Sources: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/
Little Known Black History Fact: Darnell Martin
https://bradyenterpriseassociation.com/lewis_emmet_martin.htm
Birth Name: Alanna Noel Ubach
Place of Birth: Downey, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 3, 1975
Ethnicity:
*Puerto Rican [including Spanish] (father)
*Mexican (mother)
Alanna Ubach is an American actress and singer.
Alanna is the daughter of Sidna Consuelo (Gonzalez) and Rodolfo Martínez Ubach. She has a sister, Athena.
Alanna’s father is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Alanna’s mother was from San Janvier, Sinaloa, Mexico.
Alanna’s paternal grandparents were Juan Ubach and Milagros Martínez. Juan was originally from Spain.
Alanna’s maternal grandparents were Consuelo and Gustavo Gonzalez.
Sources: Alanna’s father, Rodolfo Martínez Ubach, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFN2-FT9
Obituary of Alanna’s uncle (mother’s brother), Gustavo Velasquez Gonzalez – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/
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