Birth Name: Sean R. Parnell

Place of Birth: Hanford, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 19, 1962

Ethnicity: Norwegian (paternal grandmother), German, English, Irish

Sean R. Parnell is an American politician, member of the Republican party, and former of Governor of Alaska.

Sean’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Keith Parnell, son of William Alfred Parnell and Stella Ione Hoyt. William was the son of Mansfield Robert Parnell (son of Hiram Parnell and Drusilla Critchfield) and Annice/Anna/Annas Gertrude Haney. Stella was the daughter of Daniel W. Hoyt (son of Moses Hoyt and Susan Couch) and Clara Sears.

Sean’s paternal grandmother was Thelma Omelia Dock, born in Washington to Norwegian parents Ole N. Dock and Tilda/Torbjør Jaastad/Jostad. Ole was born in Hallingdal, Norway. Tilda/Torbjør was born in Norway to Osten Jaastad/Jostad/Jøstad and Brita Seljestod.

Sean’s maternal grandfather was Robert A. Liebherr, son of George A. Liebherr and Mary Alice Grimes. George was the son of Albert J. Liebherr and Mary/Minnie Buckhouse, both born in Ohio to German parents. Mary Grimes was born in West Virginia to Robert Alexander Grimes and Maria Frances Newman.

Sean’s maternal grandmother was Della E. Harshman, daughter of Edgar Earl Harshman and Catherine Della Raab. Edgar was the son of William Adam Harshman (son of Philip Harshman and Evanah/Eve Anna Hull) and Lovina E. Beard. Harshman family originates in Baden-Württemberg, Germany and the name was originally spelt as Hirschman. Catherine was born in Ohio to a German born father Frederick Raab (from Hessen) and American born mother Della/Delphine Wilhelm.

Source:

Sean’s father on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Sean’s grandfather Herbert Keith Parnell on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Sean’s great-grandfather William Parnell on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Sean’s great-great-grandfather Mansfield Parnell on 1870 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Sean’s great-great-grandmother Annas Haney on 1860 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Sean’s great-grandmother Stella Hoyt on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sean’s great-grandparents William Parnell and Stella Hoyt-familysearch.org

Death record of Sean’s great-great-grandfather Daniel Hoyt-familysearch.org

Sean’s grandmother Thelma Dock on 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Death records of Sean’s great-grandparents Ole Dock and Tilda Jaastad-findagrave.com

Sean’s mother on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal grandfather Robert Liebherr on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sean’s great-grandparents George Liebherr and Mary Grimes-familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal grandfather Edgar Harshman on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal great-grandmother Lavina Beard on 1860 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sean’s grandmother Della Harshman (pending approval)-findagrave.com

Marriage record of Sean’s great-grandparents Edgar Harshman and Catherine Raab-familysearch.org

Tony Denison – Covenant House of California’s 2016 Fundraising Gala – A Night Honoring Our Stars – Arrivals – The Globe Theatre at Universal Studios – Universal City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Anthony John Sarrero

Place of Birth: Harlem, New York City, New York

Date of Birth: September 20, 1949

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian

Family Background: Anthony Denison is an American actor. Both of Anthony’s parents were immigrants from Sicily.

Source: http://smashinginterviews.com/

Vinny Guadagnino – Vinny Guadagnino Hosts “Vinny’s Valentine’s Revenge” Party at The Field House Sports Bar in Philadelphia on February 18, 2011 – Photo Credit: Paul Froggatt / PR Photos

Birth Name: Vincent Guadagnino

Place of Birth: Staten Island, New York City, NY

Date of Birth: November 11, 1987

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Family Background: Vinny Guadagnino is an American reality television personality and actor who is most known for his role on MTV’s Jersey Shore.

Vinny Guadagnino’s mother is Paula who was born in Sicily.

Source: http://www.usmagazine.com/

Tom Taylor – Royal Television Society Programme Awards 2016 – Arrivals – Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Thomas Joseph Taylor – Bradshaw

Place of Birth: West Surrey, Surrey, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: July 2001

Ethnicity: English

Tom Taylor is an English actor. He stars as Jake in the film The Dark Tower (2017).

Kris Wu – “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” Los Angeles Premiere –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Date of Birth: November 6, 1990

Ethnicity: Chinese

Kris Wu is a Chinese-born Canadian actor, singer, and model. He was born in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. When he was ten, he moved with his mother to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and spent his teen years both there and in Guangzhou.

He is known mainly for starring in Chinese films, as well as some American productions. He was a member of South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO, and its subgroup EXO-M under, S.M. Entertainment.

Birth Name: James Garland Quintel

Place of Birth: Hanford, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 13, 1982

Ethnicity: 

*Azorean Portuguese (father)

*English, Scottish (mother)

J. G. Quintel is an American animator, television writer, voice actor, and director.

J.G.’s paternal grandparents are Azorean Portuguese with last names Quintel and Costa.

J.G.’s maternal grandfather was Garland Penn Morris, son of William Morris and Lona Pearl Patterson. William was the son of Thomas Ruffin Morris (son of John Henry Morris and Nancy Vessie Burgess) and Jensey Lou Scott (daughter of William Alexander Scott and Mary Jane Moore). Lona was the daughter of James Garfield Patterson (son of John Patterson and Amelia Finley) and Mollie Homer (daughter of Gable Walter Homer and Martha Gilmer). John Patterson was an immigrant from England.

J.G.’s maternal grandmother was Billie Jo Ferguson, daughter of John Franklin Ferguson and Nora Ethel Smith.

Source:

Obituary of J.G. maternal grandfather Garland Penn Morris-familysearch.org

Birth record of J.G.’s mother-familysearch.org

Genealogy of J.G.’s maternal grandfather Garland Penn Morris-findagrave.com

J.G.’s maternal great-grandmother Lona Patterson on 1910 U.S census-familysearch.org

J.G.’s maternal great-great-grandmother Mollie Homer on 1900 U.S census-familysearch.org

Birth record of J.G.’s maternal grandmother Billie Jo Ferguson-familysearch.org

J.G.’s maternal grandmother Billie Jo Ferguson n 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Birth Name: Benjamin Nathan Cardozo

Date of Birth: May 24, 1870

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

Date of Death: July 9, 1938

Place of Death: Port Chester, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: Sephardi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish

Benjamin N. Cardozo was an American lawyer and jurist. He was Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, from March 2, 1932 to July 9, 1938, his death. He was also Justice of the Supreme Court of New York for the First Judicial Division, from January 5, 1914 to January 15, 1917, and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, from January 1, 1927 to March 7, 1932.

Justice Cardozo was the son of Rebecca Washington (Nathan) and Albert Jacob Cardozo. His family was Jewish, both Sephardi (from England, Portugal, Spain, and Morocco) and Ashkenazi (from Germany).

Justice Cardozo was a first cousin of poet Emma Lazarus. Their mothers were sisters.

Justice Cardozo could be considered the first Hispanic Justice on the United States Supreme Court, preceding Sonia Sotomayor.

Justice Cardozo’s paternal grandfather was Michael Hart Cardozo (the son of Isaac Nunez Cardozo and Sarah Hart). Michael was born in Pennsylvania. Isaac was born in London, England, the son of Aaron Nunez Cardozo and Sarah Nunez Navaro. Justice Cardozo’s great-grandmother Sarah Hart was the daughter of Myer Hart/Hart de Shira/Texeira and Rachel de Lyon.

Justice Cardozo’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Hart (the daughter of Abraham Hart). Ellen was born in Black River, St Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica. Abraham was born in Virginia, the son of Myer Hart/Hart de Shira/Texeira and Rachel de Lyon.

Justice Cardozo’s maternal grandfather was Isaac Mendes Seixas Nathan (the son of Simon Nathan and Grace Mendes Seixas). Simon was born in Frome, Somerset, England, the son of Judah Nathan. Grace was born in Connecticut, the daughter of Isaac Mendes Seixas, who was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and of Rachel Franks Levy, who was born in London, England.

Justice Cardozo’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Mendes Seixas (the daughter of Benjamin Mendes Seixas and Zipporah Levy). Benjamin was born in Rhode Island, the son of Isaac Mendes Seixas and Rachel Franks Levy. Zipporah was born in New York, the daughter of Hayman Levy, who was born in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany, and of Sloe Myers.

Source: Genealogy of Benjamin N. Cardozo – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Harvey Bernard Milk

Place of Birth: Woodmere, New York

Date of Birth: May 22, 1930

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Family Background: Harvey Milk was an American politician and the first openly gay elected official in the history of California.

Harvey Milk was the son of William Milk and Minerva (Karns) Milk who were both Lithuanian Jewish immigrants.

Harvey’s paternal grandparents were Morris (Milch) Milk and Hilda Milk.

Source: http://forward.com/news/14715/harvey-milk-in-life-and-on-film-typified-the-pro-02973/

https://www.biography.com/people/harvey-milk-9408170

Matt Shively – 2016 PaleyLive LA – ABC’s “The Real O’Neals” TV Series Screening and Conversation –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Matthew James Shively, Jr.

Place of Birth: September 15, 1990

Date of Birth: Hanford, California, United States

Ethnicity: English, Irish, possibly other

Matt Shively is an American actor.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was possibly David Dwight Shively, son of Robert Scott Lear and Bernadine May Allison.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was Monroe Isham Upchurch, son of Monroe Isham Upchurch and Lucille C. Bailey. Monroe Sr. was the son of George Winston Upchurch (son of Isham Sims Upchurch and Adelia Beavers) and Mary Elizabeth Carlton (daughter of Anderson Monroe Carlton and Delia J. O’Kelly). Delia O’Kelly was an immigrant from County Galway, Ireland. Lucille was the daughter of Thomas Lewis Bailey (son of John Price Bailey and Helen Maria Palmer) and Lola Parker (daughter of John W. Parker and Sarah Jane Lunsford).

Matt’s maternal grandmother was Mary E. Cawthorne, daughter of William Oscar Cawthorne and Mary Ella Dorrity. William was the son of John Cawthorne. Mary Ella was the daughter of  Timothy Dority/Dorherty and Hattie Henderson.

Source:

Marriage record of Matt’s maternal grandparents Monroe Upchurch and Mary Cawthorne-familysearch.org

Matt’s maternal grandfather Monroe Upchurch on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Death record of Matt’s maternal great-grandfather Monroe Upchurch-familysearch.org

Genealogies of Matt’s maternal great-grandparents Monroe Upchurch and Lucille C. Bailey-findagrave.com

Website about Matt’s Upchurch ancestors-upchurchstory.com

Website about Matt’s Baber ancestors-baberfamilytree.org

Death record of Matt’s maternal great-great-grandmother Lola Bailey-familysearch.org

Matt’s maternal grandmother Mary Cawthorne on 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Death record of Matt’s maternal great-grandmother Mary Ella Dorrity-familysearch.org

Birth Name: Gladys Georgianna Greene

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

Date of Birth: October 17, 1900

Ethnicity: English, Norwegian

Jean Arthur was an American film actress who is best remembered for her roles in Mr. “Deeds Goes to Town”, “You Can’t Take It With You”, and “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”, which were directed by the legendary Frank Capra. She was born Gladys Georgianna Greene in Plattsburgh, New York on October 17, 1900.

Her paternal grandfather was Sidney Thomas Greene and her paternal grandmother was Mary E. Clark. They were born in Vermont and their ancestors were of English heritage.

Her maternal grandfather was Henry P. Nelson and her maternal grandmother was Anne Jørgine Johannesdatter. Both were immigrants from Norway.

Here are two links to her family tree:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~battle/celeb/arthur.htm

https://www.geni.com/people/Jean-Arthur/6000000027853288168

Birth Name: James Henry Harrison Jr.

Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio

Date of Birth: May 4, 1978

Ethnicity: African-American

Family Background: James Harrison is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).

James Harrison is the son of Mildred Harrison and James Harrison Sr.

Source: http://www.nfl.com/

Gina Tognoni – 2015 Daytime Emmy Awards Kick-off Celebration –  Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Saint Louis, Missouri

Date of Birth: 28 November, 1973

Ethnicity:

*Italian (father)

*Syrian, Scandinavian, (mother)

Family Background: Gina Tognoni is an American actress.

Gina is the daughter of Edward Anthony Tognoni and Sharon E. (Jamiel). Gina and Sharon are pictured here.

Gina’s paternal grandparents were Edward Bello Tognoni (the son of Joseph George Tognoni and Elcie/Elsie) and Catherine Prudence Corea. Edward and Catherine were both in Missouri, and all their own parents were Italian.

Gina’s maternal grandmother was Mary Beth Thorsden.

The surname “Jamiel” is Syrian

Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8Z8-CTQ

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4YB-ZKH

https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=96320159

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKWB-F3CW

Tiffany Alvord – 6th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards –  Photo Credit: Robert Delgadillo / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Tiffany Lynn Alvord

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

Date of Birth: December 11, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Irish, 1/16th Swedish, 1/32 Danish

Tiffany Alvord is an American singer, songwriter, and Youtube personality.

Tiffany is the daughter of Cherie L. (Cornwall) and Kurt Alvord. Tiffany has English, Irish, Swedish, and Danish roots.

Tiffany’s paternal grandfather was Stevens Moore Alvord (the son of Harold Stevens Alvord and Blanche Marie Moore). Harold was the son of Gideon Thaddeus Alvord and Bessie Rose Stevens, whose own parents were English.

Tiffany’s maternal grandfather was John Shirley/Shirl Cornwall (the son of Joseph Spencer Cornwall and Mary Alice Haigh). Joseph was the son of Joseph Alexander Cornwall, whose own father was Irish, and whose own mother was English, and of Mary Ellen Spencer, whose own mother was English.

Tiffany’s maternal grandmother was Lenore Elizabeth Neeley (the daughter of Kenneth Roosevelt Neeley and Maud/Maude Elizabeth Groberg). Kenneth was the son of Amos William Neeley, whose own mother was Danish, and of Ada May Watts. Maud was the daughter of John Enoch Groberg, whose own parents were Swedish, and of Maud Elizabeth Brunt, whose own parents were English.

Sources: Birth record of Tiffany Alvord – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tiffany’s paternal grandfather, Stevens Moore Alvord – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Tiffany’s maternal grandfather, John Shirley/Shirl Cornwall – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com

Genealogy of Tiffany’s maternal great-grandfather, John Spencer Cornwall – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Tiffany’s maternal grandmother, Lenore Elizabeth Neeley – http://www.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Adriel Jeremiah Green

Place of Birth: Summerville, South Carolina

Date of Birth: July 31, 1988

Ethnicity: African-American

Family Background: A.J. Green is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL).

A.J. Green is the son of Dora Lee Green and Woodrow Lo Green Jr who are both African-American.

Source: http://www.bengals.com/

Andy Dalton – 2011 NCAA Football – 2011 Rose Bowl Press Conference – December 29, 2010 – Marriott Los Angeles Downtown – Photo Credit: Keadrick D. Washington / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Andrew Gregory Dalton

Place of Birth: Katy, Texas

Date of Birth: October 29, 1987

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Family Background: Andy Dalton is an American football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL).

Andy Dalton is the son of Gregory Jerome Dalton and Tina Denise (Payne) Dalton.

Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VDB6-WRD

Birth Name: Justin James Watt

Place of Birth: Waukesha, Wisconsin

Date of Birth: March 22, 1989

Ethnicity: Polish, Scottish, possibly other

Family Background: J.J. Watt is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).

J.J. Watt is the son of John David Watt and Connie Lynn (Walczak) Watt.

J.J. Watt’s paternal grandfather was James Watt who was the son of James Watt (born in Scotland) and Helen Pavlowski (Watt).

Source: http://www.churchandchapel.com/obituary/James-Watt/Pewaukee-WI/1349606 (obituary of J.J. Watt’s paternal grandfather)

https://familysearch.org/(family record of J.J. Watt’s paternal grandfather)

Birth Name: Brandon Christopher Jacobs

Place of Birth: Houma, Louisiana

Date of Birth: July 6, 1982

Ethnicity: African-American

Family Background: Brandon Jacobs is a former American football running back.

Brandon Jacobs was raised by his single mother Janice Jacobs.

Source: http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/B_Jacobs/B_Jacobs_bio.html

Ray Abruzzo – “The Sopranos Wines” Launch Party – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos 

Date of Birth: August 12, 1954

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

Ethnicity: Sicilian Italian

Family Background: Ray Abruzzo is an American actor.

Ray’s paternal grandparents were Giuseppe/Joseph Abruzzo/Abbruzzo (the son of Ignazio Abbruzzo and Calogena/Calogesa Marinella/Manciello) and Giuseppa/Giuseppina/Josephine Sabella (the daughter of Antonino Sabella and Maria Pumilla/Pumilia). Giuseppe and Giuseppina were from Sciacca, Province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy.

Ray’s maternal grandparents were from Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

Ray’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4N2-NN4

Marriage records of Ray’s paternal grandparents, Giuseppe Abruzzo/Abbruzzo and Giuseppa/Giuseppina/Josephine Sabella:

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:244B-3PT

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:244B-H3H

Information and picture of Ray’s paternal grandparents, Giuseppe/Joseph Abruzzo/Abbruzzo and Giuseppa/Giuseppina/Josephine Sabella: http://www.laltrasciacca.it/

Creed Bratton – “Liz & Dick” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Beverly Hills Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: William Charles Schneider

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

Date of Birth: February 8, 1943

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish

Creed Bratton is an American actor and musician.

Creed’ s paternal grandfather was Gustave Adolph Schneider. He was born in Illinois to German parents.

Creed’ s paternal grandmother was Grace Hannah Hand, daughter of B. Frank Hand and Hannah Lafferty.

Creed’ s maternal grandfather was Charles Alfred Fanshier, son of William Thomas Fanshier and Almira Etta Stevenson.

Creed’ s maternal grandmother was Dottie Mack Derrington, daughter of Levi Jackson Derrington and Minnie M. Austin.

Source:

Genealogy of Creed Bratton-geni.com

Creed’ s paternal grandmother Grace Hannah Hand on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Creed’ s maternal grandfather Charles Alfred Fanshier on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Creed’ s maternal grandmother Dottie Mack Derrington on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Mary Chapin Carpenter – 30th Annual “Human Rights First” Award Dinner – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Date of Birth: February 21, 1958

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, Scottish, smaller amounts of Danish, French/French-Dominican Republic, German, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), and Dutch

Mary Chapin Carpenter is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is the daughter of Mary Bowie (Robertson) and Chapin Carpenter Jr., a Life Magazine executive.

Mary’s ancestry is English, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, Scottish, with small amounts of Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), French, Dutch, and German. One of Mary’s fourth great-grandmothers, Sophie Carre, was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, of French descent. One of Mary’s fourth great-grandfathers, George Louis Hammeken, was evidently born in Tunisia, to a family of Danish consuls in Algeria, Tunisia, and New York. His ancestry is not completely clear, although it likely included Danish and German (his mother’s maiden name, “Gordon”, might imply Scottish ancestry).

Mary’s paternal grandfather was Chapin Carpenter (the son of James Stratton Carpenter and Lillian Louise Chapin). James was the son of John Thomas Carpenter and Eliza Adelaide Hill. Lillian was the daughter of Asahel Chapin and Louise Jane Horton.

Mary’s paternal grandmother was Mary Ruth Smyth/Smythe (the daughter of William T. Smyth/Smythe and Mary Reese/Rees). William was born in Schull, Cork, Ireland, to William Smyth/Smythe, who was Cornish, and Elizabeth Caverly, who was Irish. Mary was born in Wales.

Mary’s maternal grandfather was Harrison Marshal/Marshall Robertson (the son of Harrison Robertson and Mary Longley Vawter). Harrison was the son of Harrison Robertson and Eliza Marshall. Mary was the daughter of Charles Erastus Vawter and Virginia Harriet Longley.

Mary’s maternal grandmother was Mary McRae McKenzie/MacKenzie (the daughter of John Pinkerton McKenzie/MacKenzie and Mary Sherwin Rice). John was born in London, England, to American parents, Colin McKenzie/MacKenzie and Christiana Sophia Bowie. Mary was the daugther of Charles Davis Rice and Lucy Ella McRae.

Sources: Genealogies of Mary Chapin Carpenter – https://www.geni.com/
https://famouskin.com/

Genealogy of Mary’s father – https://www.findagrave.com/