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Samantha Droke

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Birth Name: Samantha Raye Droke

Place of Birth: De Leon, Comanche, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 8, 1987

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Scottish

Samantha Droke is an American actress.

Samantha is the daughter of Synthia Ann (Couch) and Lyndon Allen Droke.

Samantha’s paternal grandfather was Louis Albert Droke, the son of Van E. Droke and Lona Thornton.

Samantha’s paternal grandmother was Edna Faye Tucker (the daughter of Ira Selle Tucker and Emily Faye Seckinger). Ira was the son of Furman Abbouzitt Tucker and Margret Edna Lucker/Luker. Emily was the daughter of Franklin Wesley Seckinger and Sarah Elizabeth Smith.

Samantha’s maternal grandfather was T. J. Couch (the son of Oscar Warren Couch and Edna Mae Johnston). Oscar was the son of John Thomas Couch and Alice Lee Middleton. Edna was the daughter of Rubin Mack Johnston and Olevia Jane Jones.

Samantha’s maternal grandmother was Martha Mae Thompson (the daughter of Leander Alonzo Thompson and Lillie Mae Carson). Leander was the son of James Newton Thompson and Mary Elizabeth Wilhite. Lillie was the daughter of Charles Jefferson Carson and Martha Harper McIver, who was Scottish.

Sources: Birth record of Samantha Droke – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Samantha’s father, Lyndon Allen Droke – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Samantha’s mother, Synthia Ann Couch – http://www.familysearch.org

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Trea Turner

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Birth Name: Trea Vance Turner

Place of Birth: Boynton Beach, Florida

Date of Birth: June 30, 1993

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly other

Family Background: Trea Turner is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball.

Trea Turner is the son of Mark Howard Turner and Donna Jean (Morick) Turner.

Turner’s maternal grandparents were Richard T. Morick and Mazzetta Jean (Glaser) Morick (the daughter of Francis Joseph Glaser and Sarah Margaret Zuck).

Source: ancestry.com records

 

Adolfo Suárez

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Birth Name: Adolfo Suárez González

Date of Birth: 25 September 1932

Place of Birth: Cebreros, Ávila, Spain

Date of Birth: 23 March 2014

Place of Death: Madrid, Spain

Ethnicity:
* Galician (father)
* Spanish [Castilian] (mother)

Adolfo Suárez was a Spanish attorney and politician. He was the first democratically elected Prime Minister since the Second Spanish Republic, and served from 3 July 1976 to 25 February 1981.

He was the son of Hipólito Suárez Guerra and Herminia González Prados.

Adolfo was married to Amparo Illana Elórtegui.

Adolfo’s paternal grandparents were ? Suárez and ? Guerra.

Adolfo’s maternal grandparents were ? González and Josefa Prados.

Source: Genealogy of Adolfo Suárez – https://www.geni.com

Audrey Esparza

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Birth Name: Audrey Marie Esparza

Place of Birth: Laredo, Webb, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 4, 1986

Ethnicity: Mexican [Catalan, Spanish, possibly other]

Audrey Esparza is an American actress.

Audrey is the daughter of Sandra Lee (Puig) and Felipe Heberto Esparza.

Audrey’s paternal grandfather was Jorge G. Esparza (the son of Jesus O. Esparza/Esparsa and Zenaida/Senaida Garcia). Jesus was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Felipe Esparsa and Jesusa Olivares. Zenaida was born in Monterrey, Mexico, the daughter of Fleuterio Garcia and Rosalita.

Audrey’s paternal grandmother was Raquel Uribe.

Audrey’s maternal grandfather was Dario Emilio Puig, Jr. (the son of Dario Emilio Puig, Sr. and Elvira/Elmira Esparza). Dario, Sr. was born in Texas, the son of Joan/Juan Joseph Ignací Puig and Uranie J. Shildeler/Shildelier.

Audrey’s maternal grandmother is Blanca Sara Ramirez.

The surname “Puig” is of Catalan origin.

Sources: Birth record of Audrey Esparza – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Audrey’s father, Felipe Heberto Esparza – http://www.familysearch.org

Audrey’s paternal grandfather, Jorge G. Esparza, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Audrey’s paternal great-grandparents, Jesus O. Esparza/Esparsa and Zenaida/Senaida Garcia – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Audrey’s great-aunt (paternal grandfather’s sister), Zenaida Naya (Esparza) Santos – http://www.lmtonline.com

Birth record of Audrey’s mother, Sandra Lee Puig – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Audrey’s maternal grandfather, Dario Emilio Puig, Jr. – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Audrey’s maternal step-grandfather, Rafael “Ralph” Garcia – http://www.lmtonline.com

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Rotimi

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Rotimi Akinosho – “Boss” Starz TV Series Los Angeles Premiere – Photo Credit: Emiley Schweich / PR Photos

Birth Name: Olurotimi Akinosho

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

Date of Birth: November 30, 1988

Ethnicity:
*Yoruba Nigerian (father)
*Igbo Nigerian (mother)

Rotimi is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and model.

Rotimi’s parents are from Nigeria; Rotimi’s father, Segun Akinosho, has Yoruba roots and Rotimi’s mother is of Igbo origin.

Source: http://www.youtube.com (4:28)

 

Timothée Kolodziejczak

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Birth Name:Timothée Kolodziejczak

Place of Birth:Arras, France

Date of Birth:1 October 1991

Ethnicity:

*Polish (father)
*Martiniquais (mother)

Family Background: Kolodziejczak is a professional football player who was born in Avion France. His mother is from Martinique, whereas his father has Polish roots. He was a member of the Lens academy but his debut came as a 17-year-old for Lyon.

Source:https://www.borussia.de/

 

Don Diamont

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Birth Name: Donald Feinberg

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

Date of Birth:December 31, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Family Background: Don Diamont is an American soap opera actor and model.

Don was born to Judy Diamont and Albert Feinberg who are both Jewish.

Don began admitted that he started using his mother’s maiden name because it was less Jewish sounding. In the August 15, 2006 edition of Soap Opera Digest, Don discusses his Jewish background and discloses that he did not fully embrace his Jewish heritage until later in life.

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Enrique Murciano

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Birth Name: Enrique Ricardo Murciano

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 9, 1973

Ethnicity: Cuban

Enrique Murciano is an American actor.

Enrique is the son of Christina and Enrique Murciano, Sr. Enrique’s parents are pictured here.

One of Enrique’s grandmothers was named Olga.

Source: http://www.indielondon.co.uk

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com


V. Bozeman

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Birth Name: Veronika J. Bozeman

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

Date of Birth: January 9, 1983

Ethnicity: African-American

V. Bozeman is an American singer, music producer, and actress.

V. is the daughter of Wanda J. (Shirley) and Douglas C. “Doug” Bozeman. V.’s parents are African-American. V. has a sister, Kellee Jean.

One of V.’s grandmothers was named Ann.

Sources: Marriage record of V.’s parents, Douglas C. Bozeman and Wanda J. Shirley – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of V.’s sister, Kellee Jean Bozeman – http://www.familysearch.org

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Vella Lovell

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Place of Birth: New Mexico

Date of Birth: September 13, 1985

Ethnicity: African, European

Vella Lovell is an American actress.

While she is sometimes cast as a character of South Asian descent (as in The Big Sick, 2017), she herself is of mixed black and white ancestry.

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Jamila Velazquez

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Jamila Velazquez – “Criminal” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – AMC Loews Lincoln Square – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PRPhotos.com 

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

Date of Birth: November 27, 1995

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican, Ecuadorian, Dominican Republic

Jamila Velazquez is an American actress and singer.

Jamila has stated that her father is of part Puerto Rican and part Ecuadorian descent, and her mother is of part Puerto Rican and part Dominican Republic descent.

Source: http://www.vibe.com

Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría

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Birth Name: María Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría Antón

Place of Birth: Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain

Date of Birth: 10 June 1971

Ethnicity: Spanish (Castilian)

Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is a Spanish politician. He has served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Spain and Minister of the Presidency, since 22 December, 2011.

Soraya’s father, Pedro Sáenz de Santamaría, was a native of Valladolid. Soraya’s mother, Petra Antón Moreno, is a native of Berlanga de Duero, Soria.

Soraya is married to José Iván Rosa Vallejo.

Source: Biography of Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría – La vicepresidenta: Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría: la mujer más poderosa de España (2017), by Gabriela Bustelo and Alejandra Ruiz-Hermosilla

Kurt Caceres

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Kurt Caceres and Gabrielle Gonzalez – 1st Annual “Sexy Santa’s and Naughty Elves” Christmas Party at a Private Estate in Hollywood on December 16, 2012 – Private Estate – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Koi Sojer / PR Photos

Birth Name: Kurt Robert Heinzman

Place of Birth: Solano County, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 18, 1972

Ethnicity:

*German, English (father)

*Mexican (mother)

Kurt Heinzman is an American actor.

Kurt’s paternal grandfather Gene August Heinzman was born in Germany. His parents were Ludwig Heinzman and Rosa from Rot, Germany.

Kurt’s maternal grandmother had the last name ”Hallawell”.

Source:

Kurt’s paternal grandfather Gene Heinzman on a 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Ludwig Heinzman’s passport application-familysearch.org

Clint Dempsey

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Clint Dempsey – 2014 NBA – NBA Global Games 2014 Tip Off Party at Sushisamba in London – January 15, 2014 – Sushisamba – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Clinton Drew Dempsey

Place of Birth: Nacogdoches, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: March 9, 1983

Ethnicity: English, some Irish and Scottish

Family Background: Clint Dempsey is an American professional soccer player. He is the all time top-scorer of U.S. National Team.

Clint is the son of Aubrey Dave Dempsey and Debralynn Marie Cates

Clint’s paternal grandftather is A. Dan Dempsey (the son of David “Dave” Marion Dempsey and Ida Nora Phillips). Dave was the son of Phillip Daniel Dempsey and Susanna/Susan Smelley/Smelly. Ida Nora was the daughter of Isaac Moses Phillips and Phoebe Ann “Febban”  Bass.

Clint’s paternal grandmother is Susie Maytrait Cureton (the daughter of Giles Napoleon Cureton and Susie Myrtle Chalker). Giles was the son of Ellias Cureton and Laura Larbie/Laribee .
Susie Myrtle was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Chalker and Emma Weldon.

Clint’s maternal grandfather is Charles Robert Cates (the son of James William Cates and Mildred Daisy). James Williams was the son of  Robert Bridges Catesand Lillie Alice McAfee

Clint’s maternal grandmother is Jacklyn Anne Huffsmith (the daughter of Bennett Joseph Huffsmith and Mary M.). Bennett Joseph was the son of Jesse Bennett Huffsmith and Lucile Brown.

Genealogy of Clint Dempsey: https://www.geni.com/people/Clint-Dempsey/6000000025127970224?through=6000000025127997298

Information about Clint’s family: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2661342/With-fingers-sky-scoring-Team-USAs-World-Cup-hero-pays-tribute-sister-friend-died-tragically-Clint-Dempseys-secret-heartbreak-revealed.html

Clint’s paternal grandfather on the 1930 U.S. Census: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HFLJ-HN2

Death’s record of Clint’s paternal great-grandfather:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3FF-VDF

Clint’s paternal great-grandmother at Find a Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=14358276

Genealogy of Clint’s paternal great-grandmother, Ida Nora Phillips: http://www.genealogy.com/

Genealogy of Clint’s paternal great-grandfather, Giles Nepoleon Cureton:
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=45288988

Clint’s paternal great-grandmother, Susan Chalker, on the 1930 U.S. Census:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2S2-V4S

Genealogy of Clint’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Lillie Alice McAfee: https://findagrave.com/

 

Gore Verbinski

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Birth Name: Gregor Verbinski

Place of Birth: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 16, 1964

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Irish (mother)

Gore Verbinski is an American film director, screenwriter, and musician.

Gore is the son of Laurette Ann (McGovern) and Victor Vincent Verbinski. Gore’s father was a first-generation American, of Polish descent. All of Gore’s mother’s grandparents were Irish.

Gore’s paternal grandparents were Benjamin “Benny” Verbinski and Pauline Jachimowicz/Zackmowicz/Yackavomisk. Benjamin and Pauline were from Poland.

Gore’s maternal grandfather was Patrick Joseph McGovern (the son of Owen McGovern and Bridget McGovern). Patrick was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from the Binkeeragh and Tongelee Townlands, County Cavan, Ireland. Owen was the son of Patrick McGovern and Bridget Dolan. Gore’s great-grandmother Bridget was the daughter of James McGovern and Anna Curran.

Gore’s maternal grandmother was Loretta Ferrick (the daughter of Michael Ferrick and Sarah O’Melia). Loretta was born in New York, to parents from Ireland.

Sources: Gore’s father, Victor Vincent Verbinski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Gore’s father, Victor Vincent Verbinski – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Gore’s paternal grandparents, Benjamin “Benny” Verbinski and Pauline Jachimowicz/Zackmowicz/Yackavomisk – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Gore’s maternal grandfather, Patrick Joseph McGovern – http://www.ancestry.com

Gore’s maternal grandmother, Loretta Ferrick, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Lee Arenberg

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Birth Name: Lee Todd Arenberg

Place of Birth: Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 18, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lee Arenberg is an American film and television actor.

Lee is the son of Janet Estelle (Rubin) and Sheldon Ira Arenberg. Lee’s parents are/were Jewish. Lee has a brother, Jonathan William, who is an engineer. Lee went to Hebrew school.

Lee’s paternal grandfather was Ben Arenberg (the son of Israel Arenberg and Anna Alner/Alpert). Ben was born in Illinois, to a father from Russia and a mother from Lithuania/Russia.

Lee’s paternal grandmother was Leona/Leola Radzinski/Radzinsky. Leona was born in Illinois, to a father from either Germany or England, and a mother from England.

Lee’s maternal grandfather was Robert Rubin (the son of Jacob/Jacop Rubin and Rachael). Robert was born in Maryland, to parents from Russia.

Lee’s maternal grandmother was named Ida.

Sources: Birth record of Lee Arenberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Lee’s father, Sheldon Ira Arenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lee’s father, Sheldon Ira Arenberg – http://jewishjournal.com

Obituary of Lee’s aunt (father’s sister), Arlene (Arenberg) Beck – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Lee’s paternal grandfather, Ben Arenberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Lee’s mother, Janet Estelle Rubin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lee’s uncle (mother’s brother), Ronald Rubin – http://www.legacy.com

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Elizabeth Lail

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Birth Name: Elizabeth Dean Lail

Place of Birth: Williamson, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 25, 1992

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly French

Elizabeth Lail is an American actress.

Elizabeth is the daughter of Kay Lurene (Surratt) and Dean Franklin Lail.

Elizabeth’s paternal grandfather was Jack Columbus Lail (the son of Curvie Pinkney/Pink Lail and Carrie Laura Flowers). Curvie was the son of Laura Etta.

Elizabeth’s paternal grandmother was Betty Lucille/Lou Edwards (the daughter of Hobert Franklin Edwards and Emma Lou Stanley). Hobert was the son of William Edwards and Netta. Emma was the daughter of Henry Elkanah Stanley and Nancy Jane Ramsey.

Elizabeth’s maternal grandfather was Dolan George Surratt (the son of Allen Wade Surratt and Eugenia “Genie” Halton/Haltom/Holton). Allen was the son of Watson George Surratt and Flora Ann Morris. Eugenia was the daughter of William E. Haltom and Lou Williams.

Elizazbeth’s maternal grandmother was Luren Bea Talbert (the daughter of Travis Cicero Talbert and Rebecca J. Morris). Travis was the son of Christopher C. Talbert and Amanda Hill. Rebecca was the daughter of Thomas Clay Morris and Julia Morgan.

Sources: Birth record of Elizabeth Lail – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Elizabeth’s father, Dean Franklin Lail – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Elizabeth’s great-aunt (paternal grandmother’s sister), Allene Rae (Edwards) Sudduth – http://www.hickoryrecord.com

Birth record of Elizabeth’s mother, Kay Lurene Surratt – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Elizabeth’s maternal grandmother, Luren Bea (Talbert) Surratt – http://main.pughfuneralhome.com

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Alela Diane

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Birth Name: Alela Diane Menig

Place of Birth: Humboldt County, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 20, 1983

Ethnicity: German (including Swiss-German), English, 1/16 Norwegian, 1/16 Swedish, 1/32 Irish

Alela Diane is an American singer-songwriter.

Alela’s paternal grandfather is Albert August Menig Jr., son of Albert August Menig Sr. and Thelma A. Franke. Albert Sr. was the son Otto Menig (son of Max Menig and Louise Kluge) and Anna Hartfield (daughter of August Hartfield and Lena Neitzel). Max was from either Berlin, Germany or Switzerland. Anna was from Germany. Thelma’s parents were William J. Franke (son of Henry Franke and Wilhelmina Kruse) and Edith Ranye/Ranje (daughter of Henry Ranje and Marie Pressler), both children of German immigrants.

Alela’s paternal grandmother was Halga Deann Johnson, daughter of George F. Johnson and Leona Lyden Lane (daughter of Ralph D. Lane and Halga/Helga G. Johnson). Ralph was the son of English immigrants A. J. Lane and Margret. Halga was the daughter of Norwegian immigrants Hans A. Johnson and Mary.

Alela’s maternal grandparents are David Wesley Chonette (son of William Cantwell Chonette and Ferol Hickey) and Suzanne Radford (daughter of Marian Isabel). William was the son of Otto William Chonette, who was from Sweden, and Ophelia Weidenmuller. Ophelia was born in California to a Frederick Weidenmuller from Saxony, Germany, and Elizabeth Cantwell from Dublin, Ireland. Ferol was the daughter of Wesley Carlton Hickey and Pearl Bourquin. Wesley was the son of Walker West Hickey and Isabelle Wear Jamison. Pearl was the daughter of Adam Louis Bourquin and Malinda M. Rizor.

Source:

Alela’s paternal grandparents’ marriage record-familysearch.org

Alela’s paternal grandfather on a 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of Alela’s paternal great-grandparents Albert Menig and Thelma Franke-familysearch.org

Alela’s paternal great-grandfather Albert Menig on a 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of Alela’s paternal great-great-grandparents Otto Menig and Anna Hartfield-familysearch.org

Alela’s paternal great-grandmother Thelma Franke on a 1920 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of Alela’s paternal great-great-grandparents William Franke and Edith Ranje-familysearch.org

Alela’s paternal grandmother on a 1940 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Alela’s paternal great-grandmother Leona Lane on a 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Alela’s paternal great-great-grandfather Ralph Lane on a 1880 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Alela’s paternal great-great-grandmother Halga Johnson on a 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Alela’s maternal grandfather on 1940’s U.S. census-familysearch.org

Alela’s maternal great-grandfather William Chonette on 1910’s U.S. census-familysearch.org

Alela’s maternal great-great-grandmother Ophelia Weidenmuller on 1910’s U.S. census-familysearch.org

Alela’s maternal great-grandmother Ferol Hickey on 1920’s U.S. census-familysearch.org

Alela’s maternal great-great-grandmother Pearl Bourquin on 1900’s U.S. census-familysearch.org

Mariee Sioux

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Birth Name: Mariee Sioux Sobonya

Place of Birth: Humboldt County, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 4, 1985

Ethnicity:

*Hungarian, Polish, Croatian (father)

*Mexican(Spanish, Indigenous), Paiute Native American

Mariee Sioux is an American folk singer-songwriter.

Mariee’s paternal grandfather was probably Paul Joseph Sobonya, son of Hungarian immigrants Steve Sobonya and Elizabeth Muska.

Mariee’s paternal grandmother is Catherine Dorothy Bistrovich, daughter of John/Izidor Bistrovich/Bistrović-Pić and Victoria/Wiktoria Money/Pieniadz. Izidor was from Bednja, Yugoslavia, and was of Croatian ancestry, while Wiktoria was Polish from Januszkowice, Podkarpackie Voivodeship. Izidor was the son of Franjo Bistrović-Pić and Jana Češnjaj.

Her mother is said to be of Mexican and Paiute Native American descent. Her maternal grandparents are Henry Holguin and Carolina B. Salazar.

Source:

Mariee’s paternal grandmother Dorothy Bistrovich on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Baptism record of Mariee’s paternal great-grandfather Izidor Bistrović-Pić –familysearch.org

 

Justin Hurwitz

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Birth Name: Justin Gabriel Hurwitz

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

Date of Birth: January 22, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Sephardi Jewish (mother)

Justin Hurwitz is an American film composer and television writer.

Justin is the son of Gail (Halabe) and Kenneth “Ken” Hurwitz. Justin’s father is of Austrian Jewish and Russian Jewish descent. Justin’s mother has Sephardi Jewish roots, from Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Herman Hurwitz (the son of Louis Hurwitz and Lena/Leah Brownstein). Louis was from Russia. Lena was born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was Thelma Wein (the daughter of Nathan Wein and Fannie Bruner). Nathan and Fannie were from Austria.

Justin’s maternal grandfather was Nissim Halabe, whose mother’s surname was Samara. Nissim was born in either California or Syria, of Syrian Jewish descent.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Sarina Matalon (the daughter of Moussa Matalon and Rose Nahon). Sarina was from Beirut, Lebanon. Moussa was the son of Elyahou Matalon. Rose was the daughter of Yehouda Nahon, who was born in Palestine, and of Esther Moghrabi.

Sources: Genealogies of Justin Hurwitz – http://www.geni.com

http://www.fahri.org

Justin’s paternal grandfather, Herman Hurwitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Justin’s paternal grandmother, Thelma Wein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.jweekly.com

http://www.jewishtampa.com

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