Birth Name: Melanie Neige Scrofano
Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: abt. 1982
Ethnicity: Italian and French-Canadian
Family Background: Her paternal Grandmother was from the Italian region of Sicily.
Source: http://www.panoramitalia.com/en/arts-culture/music/lives-melanie-scrofano/1283/
Birth Name: Thomas Michael Roach Jr.
Place of Birth: White Plains, NY
Date of Birth: September 19, 1961
Ethnicity: English, likely other
Family Background: Tom Roach is an American politician and the Mayor of the City of White Plains, New York.
Source: https://familysearch.org/
Birth Name: Robert Christian Emhardt I
Place of Birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S
Date of Birth: July 24, 1914
Place of Death: Ojai, California, U.S.
Date of Death: December 26, 1994
Ethnicity: German
Robert Emhardt was an American stage, film and television actor.
Robert’s paternal grandfather was John/Johannes Emhardt/Emhard who was born in Möhringen auf den Fildern, Germany to Johann Friedrich Emhard (son of Friedrich Emhard and Sophia Johanna Gohl) and Rosina Schuhmacher (daughter of Michael Schuhmacher and Christina Margareta Vetter).
Robert’s paternal grandmother was Caroline/Karolina Wilhelmina Brummer/Brommer. She was born in Vaihingen auf den Fildern, Germany to Jacob Brommer (son of Christoph Gottlob Brommer and Anna Dorothea Mezger) and Magdalena Mezger.
Robert’s maternal grandparents were John Mueller and Caroline Krauss/Krause. John was born in Germany to John Mueller and Catherine. Caroline was born in Germany to Christian Krauss/Krause and Johanna Voegel.
Source:
Robert on a 1920 U.S. census-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFWB-DY3
Marriage record of Robert’s parents-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFF4-ZCJ
Marriage record of Robert’s paternal grandparents-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J4KZ-38B
Death record of Robert’s paternal great-grandfather Jacob Brommer-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JWGP-NMZ
Robert’s mother on a 1900 U.S. census-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9MC-W6T
Marriage record of Robert’s maternal grandparents-
Birth Name: Richard Durock
Place of Birth: South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Date of Birth: January 18, 1937
Place of Death: Oak Park, California, U.S.
Date of Death: September 17, 2009
Ethnicity: Serbian
Dick Durock was an american actor best known for his portrayal of Swamp Thing. He was born in Indiana to Serbian parents David Durock and Sadie Medich.
Source:
Richard on 1940 U.S. census-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V11Y-23R
Richard’s obituary-
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42283760
Birth Name: Joshua Eric Towers
Place of Birth: Port Hueneme, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 26, 1977
Ethnicity:Scottish, English, Irish, Italian
Josh Towers is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher.
Josh’s paternal grandfather was Robert Gene Towers. Robert was born in Oklahoma to Homer/Omer Anderson Towers and Pearl Mable Brady. Homer was the son of Frank/Francis Elmore Towers and Serrah/Sarah Francis/Ellen Cordray. Sarah was the daughter of Nathan Cordray and Mary Elizabeth Boyd. Pearl was the daughter of James Mason Brady.
Josh’s paternal grandmother was Anna Claire Bulls. Anna was born in Texas to Edgar Lee Bulls and Edith Evelyn Hale. John was the son of John Henry Bulls (son of James Henry Bulls and Catherine Barbee) and Mary Currin (daughter of John M. Currin and Sally/Serah J. Currin). Edith was the daughter of Andrew Nelson Hale and Virgie M.
Josh’s maternal grandparents have last names ”Frash” and ”Cocco”.
Source:
Josh’s paternal grandparents’ marriage record-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8KY-P39
Josh’s paternal great-granfather’s, Homer Anderson Towers’, obituary-
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=75690584
Marriage record of Josh’s paternal great-grandparents Homer A. Towers and Pearl M. Brady-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVP6-6TN8
Homer A. Towers on a 1910 U.S. census-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVP6-6TN8
Marriage record of Josh’s paternal great-great-grandparents Francis E. Towers and Sarah Cordray-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V28L-8TC
Josh’s paternal great-great-grandmother Sarah Cordray on 1880 U.S. census-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6XK-D6V
Josh’s paternal great-grandmother Pearl Brady on 1910 U.S. census-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML7M-KG3
Genealogy of Josh’s paternal great-grandfather Edgar Lee Bulls-
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10749447
Marriage record of Josh’s paternal great-great-grandparents John M. Currin and Serah J. Currin-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHQ-41LB
Josh’ paternal great-grandmother Edith Hale on a 1920 U.S. census-
Birth Name: Ibsen Dana Elcar
Place of Birth: Ferndale, Michigan, U.S
Date of Birth: October 10, 1927
Place of Death: Ventura, California, U.S.
Date of Death: June 6, 2005
Ethnicity: Danish
Dana Elcar was an American television and film actor. He was born in Michigan to Danish immigrant parents James/Jeppe Åge Elcar/Elkjar/Elkær and Hedvig/Hedwig Thora Anderberg.
Dana’s paternal grandparents were Jeppe Nielsen Elkær and Marie Hansen. Jeppe was the son of Jeppe Elkjer and Ane Marie Hviid.
Dana’s maternal grandparents were Thorwald Anderberg and Florentine Lassen.
Source:
Dana on a 1930 U.S. census-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQ1R-N2G
Marriage record of Dana’s parents-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQS7-4WT
Dana’s father on 1911 Danish census-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WW-X3K9
Dana’s paternal grandfather Jeppe’s baptismal record-
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYRD-YB3
Dana’s mother on a 1911 Danish census-
Birth Name: Celina Horan
Place of Birth: Hong Kong, China
Date of Birth: June 10, 1985
Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, German, French [including French-Canadian] (father)
*Chinese (mother)
Celina Jade is a Chinese-born American actress, model, singer, songwriter, and martial artist.
Celina is the daughter of Christina (Hui) and Roy Horan (born Roy Horan, III). Celina’s father is an American actor and martial artist, of English, Irish, German, and French/French-Canadian descent. Celina’s mother is from Hong Kong, China.
Celina has stated:
“I grew up very confused! My mom is Hong Kong-Chinese and she speaks Cantonese to me. My father speaks English to me. My parents speak Mandarin to each other”.
Celina’s paternal grandfather was Roy Horan, Jr. (the son of Roy Horan, Sr. and Helen Demarest). Celina’s great-grandfather Roy was the son of Michael James Horan, whose father was Irish, and of Ida Wetterschreck/Wettschreck, who was German. Celina’s great-grandmother Helen was the daughter of Samuel A. Demarest and Bertha O. Carpenter.
Celina’s paternal grandmother was Eileen Mary Buckley (the daughter of Andrew Wright Buckley and Florence Audette/Andette/Audet). Andrew was born in Rhode Island, to parents from England. Florence was the daughter of Ephrem/Ephraim Audette and Odile/Odeal Patenaude, who had French-Canadian roots.
Sources: Obituary of Celina’s paternal grandfather, Roy Horan, Jr. – http://www.newspapers.com
Obituary of Celina’s paternal grandmother, Eileen Mary (Buckley) Horan – http://patch.com
Obituary of Celina’s paternal great-grandmother, Helen (Demarest) Horan – http://www.obitcentral.com
Celina’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Michael James Horan and Ida Wetterschreck/Wettschreck, on the 1900 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Celina’s paternal great-grandparents, Samuel A. Demarest and Bertha O. Carpenter – http://www.familysearch.org
Celina’s paternal great-grandparents, Andrew Wright Buckley and Florence Audette/Andette, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Information about the Demarest family – http://www.geni.com
Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com
Alex Meneses – 2016 AltaMed Health Services’ Power Up, We Are the Future Gala Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Alexandra Estella DeAnna Meneses
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 12, 1965
Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*Ukrainian (mother)
Alex Meneses is an American actress and model.
Alex is the daughter of Miraslava “Marilyn” (Tarandy) and Luis Manuel Meneses. Alex’s father was from Mexico City, Mexico. Alex’s mother was born in Illinois, U.S., to Eastern European parents.
Alex has stated:
“I love to cook. I’m half Mexican, half Ukrainian, and I grew up on really heavy food. I like to make the food I grew up on, but healthy, without all the lard”.
Alex’s maternal grandparents were Michael Tarandy and Stella Kawecki. Michael and Stella were born in either Austria or Poland, of Ukrainian descent.
Sources: Obituary of Alex’s father, Luis Manuel Meneses – http://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Alex’s uncle (mother’s brother), Dennis Michael Tarandy – http://articles.chicagotribune.com
Alex’s maternal grandparents, Michael Tarandy and Stella Kawecki, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Birth Name: Daniel Andre Sturridge
Place of Birth: Birmingham, England, UK
Date of Birth: 1 September 1989
Ethnicity: Afro-Jamaican
Family Background: Daniel Sturridge is an English professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Liverpool and the England national team.
About his Jamaican roots, he has stated:
“I feel right at home. It’s like the Jamaican people are my people. This is my fourth time here and it feels great. Both my maternal and paternal grandparents are Jamaican; so whenever I come here, it’s always a great time”
Daniel is the nephew of former footballers Dean Sturridge and Simon Sturridge
Photo by Celso Pupo/Bigstock.com
Randy Moss – Zo’s Summer Groove Comedy Show – Photo Credit: Jay Kravetz / PR Photos
Birth Name: Randy Gene Moss
Place of Birth: Rand, West Virginia
Date of Birth: February 13, 1977
Ethnicity: African-American
Family Background: Randy Moss is a former American football wide receiver who played 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
Randy Moss is the son of Randy Pratt and Maxine Moss.
Source: https://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Moss/Moss_bio.html
Terrell Owens – 27th Annual “Night of 100 Stars” Oscars Viewing Gala – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Terrell Eldorado Owens
Place of Birth: Alexander City, Alabama
Date of Birth: December 7, 1973
Ethnicity: African-American
Family Background: Terrell Owens is a former American football wide receiver.
Owens is the son of LC Russell and Marilyn Heard, who are both African-American.
Source: http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Owens/Owens_bio.html
Diana-Maria Riva – 2nd Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards Benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Diana-Maria Uhlenbrock
Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 22, 1969
Ethnicity:
*German, Swiss-German, some English (father)
*Dominican Republic (mother)
Diana-Maria Riva is an American actress.
Diana is the daughter of Maria (Riva) and Christopher “Chris” B. Uhlenbrock. Diana’s father has German, Swiss-German, and some English ancestry. Diana’s mother has her roots in the Dominican Republic.
Diana’s paternal grandfather was Albert J. Uhlenbrock (the son of Clemens/Clement “Clem” B. Uhlenbrock and Adelaide “Ada” M. Overmole). Clemens was born in Ohio, to parents from Germany. Adelaide was also born in Ohio, the daughter of Alexander Overmole, who was English, and of Anna Wessling, whose parents were Prussian/German.
Diana’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia J. Woeber (the daughter of Joseph Henry Woeber/Woebber and Marie/Maria H. Suer). Joseph was the son of Henry Amos Woeber/Woebber, whose parents were German, and of Josephine Keller, whose father was German and whose mother was from Switzerland. Marie was the daughter of Bernard Suer and Kunegunde/Kunigunda Brendel/Brendle, who were from Prussia/Germany.
Diana’s maternal grandparents were Luis Octavio Riva Valez and Ines del Carmen Saleta.
Sources: Diana’s paternal grandfather, Albert J. Uhlenbrock, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Diana’s paternal grandfather, Albert J. Uhlenbrock (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Obituary of Diana’s paternal grandfather, Albert J. Uhlenbrock – http://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Diana’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia (Woeber) Uhlenbrock – http://www.legacy.com
Diana’s paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Henry Woeber/Woebber, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Diana’s paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Henry Woeber/Woebber – http://www.newspapers.com
Obituary of Diana’s maternal grandmother, Ines del Carmen Saleta – http://www.legacy.com
Date of Birth: September 9, 1878
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Date of Death: October 19, 1961
Place of Death: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Ethnicity: Filipino (Cebuano), Han Chinese
Sergio Osmeña was a Filipino politician. He had served as the 4th President of the Philippines, from August 1, 1944 to May 28, 1946. He had also served as the 1st Vice President of the Philippines, from November 15, 1935 to August 1, 1944.
Sergio’s mother, Juana Osmeña y Suico (or Juana Suico Osmeña in Filipino), a Chinese mestiza who was reportedly only 14 years of age at the time. Owing to the circumstances of his birth, the identity of his father had been a closely guarded family secret. Although carrying the stigma of being an illegitimate child, Juana never married his father, he did not allow this aspect to affect his standing in society. Sergio’s biological father was Go Bon Tia (or Wu Wenzhao in Mandarin, baptized Pedro Singson Gotiaoco), who was a Chinese merchant, from Amoy (now Xiamen), Fujian.
Sergio was married to Estefanía Chiong Veloso y Rosales (or Estefanía Rosales Chiong Veloso in Filipino) and Esperanza Limjap y Escolar (or Esperanza Escolar Limjap in Filipino).
Sergio’s biological paternal grandfather was Go It Ha (or Wu Yixia in Mandarin).
Sergio’s maternal grandparents were Severino Agatón (later Osmeña) and Paula Suico. Severino adopted the family name “Osmeña” due to a decree issued by Governor-General of the Philippines Narciso Clavería concerning the family names of the Filipino natives. The surname “Suico” is of Chinese origin.
Source: Genealogy of Sergio Osmeña – https://www.geni.com
Matt Carpenter – MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet Show Presented by Chevrolet – Photo Credit: Marco Sagliocco / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Matthew Martin Lee Carpenter
Place of Birth: Galveston, Texas
Date of Birth: November 26, 1985
Ethnicity: English, possibly other
Family Background: Matt Carpenter is an American professional baseball infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Matt Carpenter is/was the son of Rick Lee Carpenter and Tammie Sue (Martin) Carpenter.
Source: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/33197134//
Place of Birth: Bellevue, Washington, United States
Date of Birth: May 17, 1986
Ethnicity: Danish, other
Hannah Lux Davis is an American music video director.
She is the daughter of Rosemary “Rosie” (Rhiger) Rhoads and Michael Todd Davis, both of Portland, Oregon.
Sources: Marriage record of Hannah’s parents – https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov
Divorce record of Hannah’s mother, to Harry Short Rhoads III – https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov
Gregory Jbara – 59th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos
Birth Name: Gregory John Jbara
Place of Birth: Westland, Michigan, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 28, 1961
Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)
*Irish (mother)
Gregory Jbara is an American film, television, and stage actor, and singer.
Gregory is the son of Joan Margaret (Sweeney) and John “Jack” James Jbara. Gregory’s siblings are Judy, Michael, and television producer Dan Jbara.
Gregory’s father has Lebanese ancestry. Gregory’s mother is of Irish descent.
Gregory’s paternal grandfather was Anthony/Antonius Peter Jbara (the son of Bertrus “Peter” John Jbara and Elmoza “Elizabeth” Jbara). Anthony was born in Hasroun, Lebanon. Bertrus was the son of John Jbara. Elmoza was the daughter of Latowf Jbara and Mary.
Gregory’s paternal grandmother was Wadea “Rose” Michael Jbara/Jbaro (the daughter of Michael Jbara and Marian Dawood). Rose was also born in Hasroun, Lebanon. Michael was also the son of Latowf Jbara and Mary.
Gregory’s maternal grandparents were Frank E. Sweeney and Catherine.
Sources: Genealogy of Gregory Jbara (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Gregory’s father, John “Jack” James Jbara, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Information about Gregory’s paternal grandparents, Anthony/Antonius Peter Jbara and Wadea “Rose” Michael Jbara/Jbaro – http://www.genealogy.com
Gregory’s mother, Joan Margaret Sweeney, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Gregory’s aunt (mother’s sister), Frances P. Sweeney – http://www.legacy.com
Len Cariou – York Theatre Company’s 24th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala – Photo Credit: PR Photos / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Leonard Joseph Cariou
Place of Birth: St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada
Date of Birth: September 30, 1939
Ethnicity:
*Breton, French (father)
*Irish (mother)
Len Cariou is a Canadian actor.
Len is the son of Molly/Mollie/Mary Estelle (Moore) and George Marius Cariou. Len was raised in East Kildonan, Manitoba.
Len’s father was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, of Breton and French descent. Len’s mother was born in Québec, Canada, of Irish descent.
Len’s paternal grandfather was Corentin Mathieu Cariou. Corentin was born in France, and had Breton roots.
Len’s paternal grandmother was Ursula Capitaine (the daughter of Charles Edward Capitaine and Alexandrine Gourmelen). Ursula was born in Algeria, to parents from France.
Len’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Moore, III (the son of Thomas Moore, II and Mary Hardgrove). Len’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in Ontario, Canada, the son of Irish parents from County Tipperary and County Limerick, Thomas Moore and Catherine Doheny. Len’s great-grandmother Mary was born in County Clare, Ireland, the daughter of Richard Hardgrove and Bridget MacNamara.
Len’s maternal grandmother was Agnes Ann Thompson (the daughter of John Patrick Thompson and Jane Moran). Len’s great-grandfather John was the son of Alexander Thompson, who was from County Cork, Ireland, and of Eleanor Ellen Casserly. Len’s great-grandmother Jane was born in Ireland.
Sources: Genealogy of Len Cariou – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Genealogy of Len’s mother, Molly/Mollie/Mary Estelle Moore – http://www.ancestry.com
Victor Garber – “Elling” Broadway Opening Night -Photo Credit: christopher smith / PR Photos
Birth Name: Victor Joseph Garber
Place of Birth: London, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: March 16, 1949
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Victor Garber is a Canadian film, stage, and television actor, and singer.
Victor is the son of actress Hope Garber (born Bessie Hope Wolf) and Joseph “Joe” Garber. Victor’s parents were of Russian Jewish descent.
Victor’s paternal grandparents were Nathan Garber and Sima Gross.
Victor’s maternal grandparents were Louis Wolf and Fruma.
Sources: Genealogy of Victor Garber – http://www.geni.com
Sophie Ward – Inaugural DIVA 250 Awards – Arrivals – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos
Place of Birth: London, England
Date of Birth: December 30, 1964
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, 1/16th Brazilian
Sophie Ward is an English actress. She is the daughter of Alexandra Mary (Malcolm) and actor Simon Ward (Simon Anthony Fox Ward). Sophie’s sister, Kitty McIntyre (Claudia Thomasine Ward), is married to British comedian Michael McIntyre.
Sophie’s paternal grandparents were Leonard Fox Ward and Winifred N. Robson.
Sophie’s maternal grandfather was Alexander Ernest William Malcolm (the son of Sir James William Malcolm, 9th Baronet, and Evelyn Alberta Sandeman). Sir James was the son of James Malcolm and Adeline Atty. Evelyn was the daughter of Albert George Sandeman and Maria Carlota Perpetua de Morais Sarmento, who was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Brazilian parents.
Sophie’s maternal grandmother was Sybil Mary Peacock (the daughter of Hugh Peacock).
Source: Genealogies of Sophie Ward – https://www.geni.com/people/Sophie-Ward/6000000017248745992
http://www.thepeerage.com/p64691.htm#i646906
Photo by Landmark/PR Photos
Birth Name: Róisín Marie Murphy
Place of Birth: Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland
Date of Birth: 5 July 1973
Ethnicity: Irish
Róisín Murphy is an Irish singer and songwriter. Together with Mark Brydon she formed the UK music duo Moloko.
