Birth Name: Luis Severino
Place of Birth: Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic
Date of Birth: February 20, 1994
Ethnicity: Afro-Dominican Republic
Family Background: Luis Severino is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/betances-severino-10-yankee-world-baseball-classic-article-1.2967771
Malcolm Butler – Malcolm Butler Hosts New England Patriots Championship Party at Chateau Nightclub in Las Vegas on February 7, 2015 – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Malcolm Terel Butler
Place of Birth: Vicksburg, Mississippi
Date of Birth: March 2, 1990
Ethnicity: African-American
Family Background: Malcolm Butler is an American football cornerback of the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
Malcolm Butler is the son of Deborah Butler.
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/
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D’Arcy Carden – 2016 Summer TCA Tour – NBCUniversal Press Tour Day 1 – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: D’Arcy Beth Erokan
Place of Birth: Danville, California, United States
Date of Birth: January 4, 1980
Ethnicity:
*Turkish, Greek (father)
*German, Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)
D’Arcy Carden is an American actress and comedian.
D’Arcy’s grandparents were Dogan Hussein Erokan (son of Ferid Erokan and Hafize Fikret) and Athena Anita Caragianis (daughter of William/Vasili Caragianis and Helen/Eleni Venios). Dogan was born in either Palestine or Baghdad, Iraq to Turkish parents, Athena was born in Massachusetts to Greek parents.
D’Arcys maternal grandfather is Frederick John Engelfried, son of Frederick Charles Engelfried and Betty Keltz. Frederick Charles was the son of John Engelfried and Emilie Held. Betty was born in Germany and Frederick was born in San Francisco to parents from Württemberg.
D’Arcy’s maternal grandmother is Lila Jean Blumenthal, daughter of Harry Blumenthal and Sarah/Sherry Turtledove. Harry was the son of Isaac Blumethal (son of Mateus Blumenthal and Sarah Bookspon) and Rose Ross (daughter of Hirsh Ross and Dinna Koslowsky). Harry’s parents were Russian Jews. Sarah Turtledove was the daughter of Abraham Turtledove (son of Mendel Turteltaub and Hannah Rachel Ehrlich) and Clara Reisman (daughter of Barney Reisman and Eva), who were Romanian Jews.
Source:
D’Arcy’s family tree-geni.com
D’Arcy paternal grandfather’s border crossing record-familysearch.org
D’Arcy’s paternal grandmother on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org
D’Arcy’s maternal grandfather Frederick John Engelfried on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org
D’Arcy’s maternal great-grandfather Frederick Charles Engelfried on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org
D’Arcy’s maternal grandmother Lila Jean Blumethal on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org
D’Arcy’s maternal great-grandfather Harry Blumenthal on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Marriage record of D’Arcy’s maternal great-great-grandparents Isaac Blumenthal and Rose Ross-familysearch.org
D’Arcy’s maternal great-grandmother Sarah Turtledove on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Date of Birth: December 28, 1955
Place of Birth: Changchun, Jilin, China
Date of Death: July 13, 2017
Place of Death: Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Ethnicity: Han Chinese
Liu Xiaobo was a Chinese literary critic, writer, human rights activist. He was awarded the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.
His father, Liu Ling, was a professor, who taught Chinese literature at Northeast Normal University, and was born in Hauide, Gongzhuling, Jilin. His mother, Zhang Suqin, worked at a kindergarten affiliated with the university.
He was married to Tao Li and poet Liu Xia.
Source: Biography of Liu Xiaobo – Steel Gate to Freedom: The Life of Liu Xiaobo, by Yu Jie
Simone Thomalla and Isabel Edvardsson – Playboy Club Cologne Grand Opening Photo Credit: MPF / PRPhotos.com
Place of Birth: East Berlin, East Germany (now part of Berlin, Germany)
Date of Birth: 6 October 1989
Ethnicity: German
Sophia Thomalla is a German model.
She is the daughter of actress Simone Thomalla and actor André Thomalla. She was married to Andy LaPlegua.
Sophia’s maternal grandfather is Alfred Thomalla. Alfred is an architect, from Rybnik, Silesia, Poland, and is ethnic German.
Birth Name: Wilmer Alejandro Flores Garcia
Place of Birth: Valencia, Venezuela
Date of Birth: August 6, 1991
Ethnicity: Venezuelan
Wilmer Flores is a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He is an infielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Wilmer is the son of Wilmer Flores and Soledy Garcia.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com
Birth Name: Asdrúbal José Cabrera
Place of Birth: Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela
Date of Birth: November 13, 1985
Ethnicity: Venezuelan
Asdrúbal Cabrera is a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He is a shortstop for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Asdrúbal’s father is also named Asdrúbal Cabrera.
Source: http://www.newsday.com
Justin Chatwin – 23rd Annual Environmental Media Awards – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Place of Birth: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Birth: October 31, 1982
Ethnicity: English, possibly other
Justin Chatwin is a Canadian actor. He is the son of Suzanne and Brian Chatwin.
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 5, 1975
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Scott Weinger is an American actor, writer, and producer. He appeared on the show Full House and voiced Aladdin in the 1992 Disney animated film of the same name.
Scott’s maternal grandfather was Myron A. Maged (the son of Benjamin F. Maged and Hannah). Benjamin was a Russian Jewish immigrant, the son of Samuel Maged and Hennie Mastrovoy. Hannah was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.
Scott’s maternal grandmother was Marjorie Gold (the daughter of William Gold and Esther Rosenstein). Marjorie was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. William was the son of Falek Goldwag and Margalit Gulcha.
Sources: Genealogy of Scott Weinger (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Scott’s maternal grandmother, Myron A. Maged, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Scott’s maternal grandmother, Marjorie Gold, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
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Audra McDonald – “Beauty And The Beast” Los Angeles Premiere – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Audra Ann McDonald
Place of Birth: West Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany
Date of Birth: July 3, 1970
Ethnicity: African-American
Audra McDonald is an American actress and singer. She’s a six-time Tony award winner. She’s married to actor Will Swenson.
Audra’s paternal grandparents were Stanley J. McDonald and Evelyn Smith. Stanley was the son of Jessie McDonald and Ruth Lindsay.
Source:
Audra’s paternal grandfather Stanley J. McDonald on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Michael J. Willett – 2016 MTV Movie Awards – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Michael James Mansel Willett
Place of Birth: Fresno, California, United States
Date of Birth: September 11, 1989
Ethnicity: English, Filipino, German, Scottish, Irish
Michael J. Willett is an American actor and musician.
Michael’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Mansel Willett, son of Ewell Ezmon Willett and Corrie Riddle. Ewell’s parents were Robert Hyder Willett (son of Darius Willett and Virginia Kirtley) and Amanda C. Pearson (daughter of Moses Pearson and Mary Jane Matthews). Darius was the son of Griffith Willett and Rhoda Stiles, Virginia was the daughter of William Kirtley and Mary T. Moses was the son of Reuben Pearson and Elizabeth Wood, Mary Jane was the daughter of Aaron Matthews and Middia Johnson. Corrie Riddle’s parents were Marion F. Riddle and Sarah Martin
Michael’s paternal frandmother was Florita Agsalud, born in Hwaii to Filipino immigrants Basilio Agsalud and Luciana. Basilio was from Pangasinan province, Philippines.
Michael’s maternal grandfather is Ivear Jay Farris, son of Iver Jay Farris and Jerushia Amend. Jersuhia was the daughter of John William Amend (son of William Amend and Elizabeth Hale) and Mary Marcella Dial (daughter of Nathaniel Green Dial and Mary McCall Newton).
Michael’s maternal grandmother is Alice Jane Silvis, daughter of Zack Kemerer Silvis and Alta Mabel Fox. Zack was the son of Frank Edward Silvis and Minnie Josephine Kemerer. Alta was the daughter of James D. Fox and Alice A. Steiner.
Source:
Michael’s paternal grandfather Mansel Willett on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Michael’s paternal great-grandfather Ewell Willett on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Genealogy of Michael’s paternal great-grandfather Ewell Willett- findagrave.com
Marriage record of Michael’s paternal great-great-great-grandparents Darius Willett and Virginia Kirtley-familysearch.org
Michael’s paternal great-grandmother Corrie Riddle on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Michael’s paternal grandmother Florita Agsalud on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Genealogy of Michael’s maternal great-grandmother Jerushia Amend- findagrave.com
Marriage record of Michael’s maternal grandparents Ivear Farris and Alice Silvis-familysearch.org
Michael’s maternal great-grandfather Zack Silvis on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Michael’s maternal great-grandmother Alta Fox on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Birth Name: Kyle Matthew Lohse
Place of Birth: Chico, California, United States
Date of Birth: October 4, 1978
Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Filipino, Nomlaki Native American, Yuki Native American, Pomo Native American
Kyle Lohse is an American professional baseball pitcher.
Kyle’s paternal grandfather was Otto Ernest Lohse, son of Adolph Fredrick Lohse and and Helene Schumann. Adolph was born in California to German parents William Lohse and Ottilie Rohweder. William was from Holstein, while ottilie was from Poland. Helen was born in Germany.
Kyle’s paternal grandmother was Mae Jane Button, daughter of Clarence Leroy Button and Oral Marie Brownfield. Clarence was the son of Charles Edward Button (son of Charles W. Button and ? Coss) and Minnie Mable Heathcote. Oral was the daughter of Joseph Henry Brownfield and Anna Belle Craig.
Kyle’s maternal grandfather was Theodore Hernando Pata, son of Juan Pata and and Manuela Hernando. Theodore was born in the Philippines.
Kyle’s maternal grandmother was Ida Louella Henthorne, daughter of Ben Henthorne and Myrtle Duncan. Ben was half white and half Nomlaki Native American. Myrtle was the daughter of Richard Duncan and Ida Sutherland. Myrtle’s father was Yuki Native American and her mother was half Pomo Native American, half white.
Source:
Kyle’s paternal grandfather Otto Ernest Lohse on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Kyle’s paternal great-grandfather Adolph Lohse on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Kyle’s paternal grandmother Mae Jane Button on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Kyle’s paternal great-grandfather Clarence Button on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Kyle’s paternal great-grandmother Oral Brownfield on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Kyle’s maternal grandmother Ida Louella Henthorne on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Kyle’s paternal great-grandmother Myrtle Duncan on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org
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Storm Reid – Noah Urrea Celebrates 16th Birthday with EP Release Party – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 1, 2003
Ethnicity: African-American
Storm Reid is an American actress.
Birth Name: Ricardo Antonio Rosselló Nevares
Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date of Birth: March 7, 1979
Ethnicity: Puerto Rican (Spanish [Asturian, Leonese], Catalan, possibly other)
Ricky Rosselló is a Puerto Rican politician. He has served as the 12th Governor of Puerto Rico, since January 2, 2017.
Ricky’s father, Pedro Juan Rosselló González, had served as the 7th Governor of Puerto Rico, from January 2, 1993 to January 2, 2001. Ricky’s mother is named Irma Margarita “Maga” Nevares Padilla.
Ricky is married to Beatriz Isabel Areizaga García.
Ricky’s paternal grandfather was Juan Antonio Rosselló y Matanzo (the son of Pedro Juan Rosselló y Balle and Jacobina Matanzo y Torres Vallejo). Pedro was a Spanish immigrant, from Alaró, Majorca, and was the son of Juan Rosselló and Margarita Balle. Jacobina was the daughter of Spanish immigrant José Matanzo y Rodríguez, of Santiago Millas, León, and of Natividad Torres Vallejo y Valldejuli.
Ricky’s paternal grandmother was Iris Marta González y Paz (the daughter of Eugenio González y González and María de las Mercedes Paz y Feria). Eugenio was the son of José González y Cruz and Carlota González y Hernández. Mercedes was the daughter of Evangelista Paz y Santos and Mercedes Feria y González.
Ricky’s maternal grandfather was Oscar Nevárez y del Valle (later Nevares del Valle, the son of Oscar Nevárez y López and Margarita del Valle y Olmedes). Ricky’s great-grandfather Oscar was the son of José Nevárez y Landrón and Petronila López y Martínez. Margarita was the daughter of Rafael del Valle y Rodríguez and Francisca Olmedes y Hernández.
Ricky’s maternal grandmother was Irma Pilar Padilla y Rodríguez (the daughter of Julio Otilio Bartolomé Padilla y Salazar and María Ramona del Carmen Rodríguez y Vilar). Julio was the son of Juan Padilla y Dávila and Antonia Salazar y Casals. Carmen was the daughter of Arístides Zenón Rodríguez y Díaz and Carmen Vilar y Jiménez.
Ricky’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother, Juana Santiago.
Sources: Marriage record of Ricky’s paternal grandparents, Juan Antonio Rosselló y Matanzo and Iris Marta González y Paz – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Ricky’s paternal grandmother, Iris Marta González y Paz – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Ricky’s paternal grand-grandparents, Pedro Juan Rosselló y Balle and Jacobina Matanzo y Torres Vallejo – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Ricky’s paternal grand-grandparents, Eugenio González y González and Mercedes Paz y Feria https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Ricky’s paternal great-grandmother, María de las Mercedes Paz y Feria – https://familysearch.org
Ricky’s maternal grandfather, Oscar Nevárez y del Valle, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Ricky’s maternal grandmother, Irma Pilar Padilla y Rodríguez – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Ricky’s maternal grand-grandparents, Oscar Nevárez y López and Margarita del Valle y Olmedes – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Ricky’s maternal great-grandfather, Oscar Nevárez y López – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Ricky’s maternal great-grandparents, Julio Otilio Bartolomé Padilla y Salazar and María Ramona del Carmen Rodríguez y Vilar – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Ricky’s maternal great-grandfather, Julio Otilio Bartolomé Padilla y Salazar – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Ricky’s maternal great-grandmother, María Ramona del Carmen Rodríguez y Vilar – https://familysearch.org
Oakes Fegley – “Pete’s Dragon” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA -Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos
Place of Birth: Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 11, 2004
Ethnicity: Irish, 1/8th Slovak, 1/8th Italian, German, some Dutch
Oakes Fegley is an American actor.
Oakes is the son of Mercedes G. (Tonne) and Michael Jerod Fegley. His father is of one quarter Slovak, as well as likely German and Irish, ancestry. Oakes’ mother is of one half Irish, one quarter Italian, one eighth German, and one eighth Dutch, descent.
Oakes’ paternal grandfather was Richard Franklin “Dick” Fegley.
Oakes’ paternal grandmother was Marguerite “Peg” Kiss (the daughter of Ferdinand W. Kiss and Mary Rose Flynn). Ferdinand was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Slovak parents, Edward Kiss and Pauline Bajsovicz/Vocieotiz. Mary Rose was the daughter of Joseph Flynn and Anna.
Oakes’ maternal grandfather was Jay Tonne (the son of Christopher Fredrick Tonne and Catherine Marie Larocca). Christopher was the son of Wilhelm Heinrich Tonne, who was born in Wisconsin, to German parents, and of Louise Pauline Fredricks, who was born in Wisconsin, to Dutch parents. Catherine was born in Illinois, the daughter of Italian parents, Michael Larocca and Angeline/Angela Maria Postilion.
Oakes’ maternal grandmother was Mary Burke (the daughter of John J. Burke and Cecilia Mary Hoban). John had Irish ancestry, and was the son of John Joseph Burke and Florence Catherine Brady. Cecilia was born in Illinois, the daughter of Irish parents, Thomas J. Hoban and Mary A. Laffey.
Sources: Obituary of Oakes’ paternal uncle, David Fegley – http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mcall/obituary.aspx?n=david-fegley&pid=16829512
Oakes’ great-grandfather, Ferdinand W. Kiss, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6YK-8WX
Obituary of Oakes’ paternal great-grandfather, Ferdinand W. Kiss – http://articles.mcall.com
Genealogy of Oakes Fegley (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Obituary of Oakes’ maternal great-grandparents, Christopher Fredrick Tonne and Catherine Marie Larocca – http://www.kmitch.com/Pueblo/obits/toa-toq.html
Oakes’ maternal great-grandmother, Catherine Marie Larocca, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSTP-QTC
Genealogy of Oakes’ maternal grandmother, Mary Burke (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.bajda.net/TREE/fam/fam00250.html
Oakes’ maternal great-grandmother, Cecilia Mary Hoban, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJ7D-ZKS
Trevor Donovan – 2016 Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards – Photo Credit: Lisa Holte / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Trevor Donovan Neubauer
Place of Birth: Bishop, California, United States
Date of Birth:October 11, 1978
Ethnicity: Norwegian (paternal grandmother), English, Czech, likely German
Trevor Donovan is an American model and actor.
Trevor’s paternal grandfather was Donovan Shirley Neubauer, son of John A. Neubauer and Inez Mae Rasey. John was born in Iowa to Bohemian immigrant parents Wenzel Neubauer and Rosa Secora. Wenzel likely had some German ancestry. Inez was the daughter of Elwin Rasey and Adella Sargent.
Trevor’s paternal grandmother was Julia Evelyn Madson, daughter of Carl Madson and Sarah Marie Anderson. Carl was born in Minnsota to Norwegian parents Herman Madson and Martha Halvorson. Sarah was born in Norway to David Andersen
and Marie.
Trevor’s maternal grandparents have the last names Lilly and Thomas.
Source:
Trevor’s father’s birth record-familysearch.org
Birth record of Trevor’s paternal grandfather Donovan Shirley Neubauer-familysearch.org
Marriage recod of Trevor’s paternal grandparents Donovan Neubauer and Julia Madson-familysearch.org
Trevor’s paternal grandfather Donovan Neubauer on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Trevor’s paternal great-grandfather John Neubauer on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Trevor’s paternal great-grandmother Inez Rasey on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Trevor’s paternal grandmother Julia Madson on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Trevor’s paternal great-grandfather Carl Madson on 1870 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Trevor’s mother’s birth record-familysearch.org
Ryan Shuck – 2013 IFQ LA, Film, TV & Webisode Festival “Matt’s Chance” – Photo Credit: Winston Burris / PR Photos
Birth Name: Ryan Christopher Shuck
Place of Birth: Taft, California, United States
Date of Birth: April 11, 1973
Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish
Ryan Shuck is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is a founding member of the rock band Orgy.
Ryan’s maternal grandfather was Dick Dykes, son of Hillie Robert Dykes and Lily Golden Jones. Hillie was the son of Ephriam Levi Wilson Dykes (son of James Dykes and Hannah Peoples) and Mary Lenora McKnight. Lily was the daughter of William Hugh Jones and Lora Elizabeth Helms.
Ryan’s maternal grandfather was Patricia June Kenney, daughter of Maurice Parkhurst Kenney and Minnie Grey. Minnie was the daughter of George Gray and Harriet Sharp.
Source:
Genealogy of Ryan’s maternal grandfather Dick Dykes-findagrave.com
Ryan’s maternal grandfather Dick Dykes on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Ryan’s maternal great-grandfather Hillie Dykes on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Ryan’s maternal great-great-grandfather Levi Dykes on 1860 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Ryan’s maternal grandmother Patricia Kenney on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Ryan’s maternal great-grandmother Minnie Grey on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Birth Name: Nicole Rose Hummel
Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Date of Birth: April 11, 1989
Ethnicity: German
Zola Jesus, also known as Nika Roza Danilova, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer.
Zola was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and grew up in Merrill, Wisconsin. Her ancestors were ethnic Germans from the Odessa area in Ukraine.
An article in the magazine Time Out New York described Zola as having Russian and Slovenian ancestry. It is not clear if this is accurate.
Sources: Zola mentions her ancestry – http://www.elle.com/culture/music/news/a24991/zola-jesus-interview/
http://pitchfork.com/features/update/9455-zola-jesus/
http://www.talkhouse.com/nika-danilova-zola-jesus-talks-olga-bells-krai/
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Joe Hahn – “Ninja Assassin” Los Angeles Premiere – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Birth Name: Joseph Hahn
Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, United States
Date of Birth: March 15, 1977
Ethnicity: Korean
Joe Hahn is an American musician, director, visual artist, and DJ. He is best known as the DJ and sampler for the American rock band Linkin Park.
Joe parents, Han Young-dal and Im Hyun-kyung, are Korean immigrants.
Joe is married to Heidi Woan. He was previously married to Karen Benedit.
Source: Joe’s birth record – https://familysearch.org
Place of Birth: (likely) Manchester, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: c. February 1995
Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other
Tom Glynn-Carney is a British actor. He stars in the 2017 film Dunkirk. His hyphenated surnames are both Irish.
