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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall – Royal Film Performance 2011 – “Hugo” – Arrivals – Odeon Leicester Square – London, UK – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Birth Name: Camilla Shand

Place of Birth: King’s College Hospital, Lambeth, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 17 July, 1947

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish, as well as 1/128th French-Canadian, distant Dutch

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is the wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to the British throne. She has two children with her former husband, British Army officer Andrew Parker Bowles.

The Duchess is the daughter of Rosalind Shand (born Rosalind Maud Cubitt) and Bruce Middleton Hope Shand, a British Army officer.

The Duchess’s paternal grandfather was Philip Morton Shand, a journalist, businessperson, pomologist, architecture critic, and wine and food writer (the son of Alexander Faulkner Shand, a writer and barrister, and of Augusta Mary Coates). Alexander was the son of Hugh Morton Shand, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and of Edrica Faulkner, who was born in Florence, Italy. Augusta was the daughter of Charles Coates and Sarah Clegg Hope.

The Duchess’s paternal grandmother was Edith Marguerite Harrington (the daughter of George Woods Harrington and Alice Edith Stillman). George was the son of Henry Harrington and Eliza Woods. Alice was the daughter of Frederick Stillman and Ann Endle/Endell.

The Duchess’s maternal grandfather was Roland Calvert Cubitt, 3rd Baron Ashcombe (the son of Henry Cubitt, 2nd Baron Ashcombe, and of Maud Marianne Calvert). Baron Henry was the son of George Cubitt, 1st Baron Ashcombe, and of Laura Joyce. Maud was the daughter of Archibald Motteux/Monteaux Calvert and Constance Maria Georgianna/Georgiana/Georgina Peters.

The Duchess’s maternal grandmother was Sonia Rosemary Keppel (the daughter of George Keppel, a prominent soldier, and of Alice Frederica Edmonstone, a society hostess). George was the son of William Coutts Keppel, 7th Earl of Albemarle, a soldier and politician, and of Sophia Mary MacNab/McNab, who was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and whose father, Sir Allan Napier MacNab, 1st Baronet, was Prime Minister of Upper Canada, from 1854 to 1856. Alice born in Duntreath Castle, Loch Lomond, Scotland, and was the daughter of Sir William Edmonstone, 4th Baronet, a naval commander, courtier, and politician, and of Mary Elizabeth Parsons.

Sources: Genealogies of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall – https://web.archive.org
https://www.geni.com
https://famouskin.com
https://www.wikitree.com


Kyle Bornheimer

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Birth Name: Kyle Edward Bornheimer

Place of Birth: Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 10, 1975

Ethnicity:
*German, Northern Irish, Luxembourgian (father)
*Irish, Scottish, English (mother)

Kyle Bornheimer is an American actor. Kyle is married to Shannon Ryan, with whom he has two children.

Kyle is the son of Melissa “Missy” (McCarel) and Timothy Edward Bornheimer. Kyle’s father is mostly of German, Northern Irish, and Luxembourgian descent. Kyle’s mother has English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry.

Kyle’s paternal grandfather was Edward Bornheimer (the son of Henry Frank Bornheimer and Elizabeth Delaney). Henry was born in Wisconsin, the son of John Frank Bornheimer, who was from Gau-Bickelheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, and of Caroline Landgraf, who was from Luxembourg. Elizabeth was also born in Wisconsin, to parents from Northern Ireland.

Kyle’s paternal grandmother was Eileen F.

Kyle’s maternal grandfather was Mack W. McCarel (the son of Earl McCarel and Cecile/Cecil M.). Earl was the son of Charles S. McCarel and Viola J. “Ola” Hickman.

Kyle’s maternal grandmother was Mary Louisa Rogers (the daughter of Glen Moses Rogers and Ruth Vera Beeler). Glen was the son of Lewis Rogers and Edna B. Custer. Ruth was the daughter of John E. Beeler and Ruth Ann Mitcheno/Mitchem, whose father was English.

Sources: Obituary of Kyle’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Kyle’s maternal grandfather – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Kyle’s maternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Kyle’s maternal great-grandparents, Glen Moses Rogers and Ruth Vera Beeler – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Staci Keanan

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Birth Name: Anastasia L. Sagorsky

Place of Birth: Devon, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 6, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Staci Keanan is an American actress.

Staci is the daughter of Jacqueline (Love) and Irving Saul “Irv” Sagorsky. Staci has a sister, Pilar. Staci’s father was Jewish.

Staci’s paternal grandfather was Morton S. Sagorsky (the son of Isidor S. Sagorsky and Yetta/Yettie Moskowitz). Isidor and Yetta were from Lithuania.

Staci’s paternal grandmother was likely surnamed “Levin”.

Sources: Obituary of Staci’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Staci’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

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Birth Name: Douglas Elton Fairbanks, Jr.

Date of Birth: December 9, 1909

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, New York, United States

Date of Death: May 7, 2000

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), English, Scottish, possibly other

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. was an American actor. He was a decorated naval officer in World War II.

Douglas was the son of Anna Beth (Sully) and famed matinee idol Douglas Fairbanks, who was also a screenwriter, director, and producer.

Douglas was married to merchandiser Vera Shelton, until his death, and to Mary Lee Hartford (born Mary Lee Epling), until her death. Douglas and Mary Lee had three children.

Douglas’s paternal grandfather was Hezekiah Charles Ullman (the son of Lazarus Ullman and Lydia Abrams). Douglas’s grandfather Hezekiah was Jewish. Lazarus was born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the son of Hayim Simon Uhlmann and Rosa V. Lydia was the daughter of Levi Abrams, from Bittkau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, and of Roseanna Lindermann, from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Douglas’s paternal grandmother was Ella Adelaide Marsh.

Douglas’s maternal grandfather was Daniel John Sully (the son of Abram/Abraham Charles Sully and Jane). Daniel was born in Rhode Island, to English and Scottish parents.

Douglas’s maternal grandmother was Emma Frances Thompson (the daughter of David M. Thompson and Anna J.). Emma was born in Massachusetts.

Sources: History of the Ullman family – http://civilwar.gratzpa.org

Genealogy of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. – https://www.geni.com

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Douglas’s mother on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Douglas’s maternal grandparents, Daniel John Sully and Emma Frances Thompson – https://www.familysearch.org

Douglas’s maternal grandparents, Daniel John Sully and Emma Frances Thompson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Photo by Neftali/Bigstock.com

Roger Guenveur Smith

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Roger Guenveur Smith – “The Birth of a Nation” Los Angeles Premiere – Inside Arrivals – ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 27, 1955

Ethnicity: African-American

Roger Guenveur Smith is an American actor, director, and writer. His parents were both black.

Roger’s paternal grandparents were Frank L. Smith and Lula J.

Roger’s maternal grandfather was Edward Leon Guenveur (the son of Joseph Paul Guenveur and Eugenia Florence Whiting). Joseph was the son of Ulysses Guenveur. Eugenia was the daughter of Edward Whiting and Margaret Felder.

Roger’s maternal grandmother was Lauretta Bell Goodall (the daughter of Emma L. Bell). Emma was the daughter of William C. Bell and Maria Bolds.

Sources: Roger’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Roger’s mother on the 1930 U.S. census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Roger’s maternal grandfather, Edward Leon Guenveur – https://familysearch.org

Roger’s maternal grandmother, Lauretta Bell Goodall, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Roger’s maternal great-grandmother, Emma L. Bell – https://familysearch.org

Robert Mugabe

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Birth Name: Robert Gabriel Mugabe

Place of Birth: Kutama, Mashonaland, Southern Rhodesia (now part of Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe)

Date of Birth: 21 February 1924

Ethnicity:
* Ndebele (father)
* Shona (mother)

Robert Mugabe is a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician. He had served as the President of Zimbabwe, from 22 December 1987 to 15 November 2017, his removal. He previously served as the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, from 18 April 1980 to 22 December 1987; as well as the 13th Chairperson of the African Union, from 30 January 2015 to 30 January 2016.

Robert’s father, Gabriel Matibiri, was a carpenter, and was of Ndebele descent. Robert’s mother, Bona (Shoniwa), taught Christian catechism to the village children, and was of Shona descent.

Robert is married to Grace Mugabe. He was previously married to Sally Francesca Hayfron, until her death.

Robert’s paternal grandfather, Constantine Karigamombe (also known as Matibiri), served King Lobengula in the 19th century.

Photo by Golden Brown/Bigstock.com

Grace Mugabe

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Birth Name: Grace Ntombizodwa Marufu

Place of Birth: Benoni, Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa

Date of Birth: 23 July 1965

Ethnicity:
* unclear (father)
* Shona (mother)

Grace Mugabe was the First Lady of Zimbabwe, from 17 August 1996 to 15 November 2017, her removal.

Grace’s mother is named Idah Marufu. Grace’s biological father is said to be named Morgan Mugumba. However, it is not clear if this is accurate.

Grace is married to former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe. She was previously married to military officer Stanley Goreraza.

Source: http://www.thezimbabwean.co

Billy Howle

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Billy Howle – 61st Annual BFI London Film Festival – “On Chesil Beach” European Premiere – Arrivals – Embankment Garden Cinema, Villiers Street – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos 

Birth Name: William Walter D. Howle

Place of Birth: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Date of Birth: November 9, 1989

Ethnicity: English

Billy Howle is an English actor. He is the son of Alison L. (Wrench) and Timothy J. Howle.

Billy’s paternal grandparents were John F. Howle (the son of Fred B. Howle and Ivy Hollingworth) and Margaret M. Botham (the daughter of Philip Botham and May Barker).

Billy’s maternal grandparents were Robin L. A. Wrench and June L. M. Pardoe (the daughter of ? Pardoe and ? Warin).

 


Alyssa Diaz

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Birth Name: Alyssa Elaine Diaz

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

Date of Birth: September 7, 1985

Ethnicity: Colombian, Mexican, Irish

Alyssa Diaz is an American actress.

Alyssa is the daughter of Florence E. (Sloan) and Armando Diaz. She has a brother, Michael.

Alyssa has been described as having “Mexican-Irish and Colombian descent”. Alyssa’s mother’s surname is Irish.

Source: Birth record of Alyssa Diaz – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by Starfrenzy/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Michael A. Taylor

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Birth Name: Michael Anthony Taylor

Place of Birth: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Date of Birth: March 26, 1991

Ethnicity: African-American

Family Background: Michael Taylor is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball.

Taylor is/was the son of Lula and Anthony Taylor.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/

 

James L. Brooks

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Birth Name: James Lawrence Brooks

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

Date of Birth: May 9, 1940

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

James L. Brooks is an American television and film director, producer, nad screenwriter. James is most known for co-developing television series The Simpsons, alongside Matt Groening and Sam Simon.

James is the son of Dorothy Helen (Sheinheit) and Edward M. Brooks (originally Bernstein). James’ parents were Jewish; James was raised by his mother in North Bergen, New Jersey.

James’ paternal and maternal grandparents were from Russia.

Sources: James L. Brooks on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

James’ parents on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Oliver Cooper

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Birth Name: Oliver J. Cooper

Place of Birth: Sylvania Township, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 2, 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Oliver Cooper is an American actor and comedian.

Oliver is the son of Wendy and Michael “Mike” Cooper. Oliver has a brother and a sister. Oliver’s family is Jewish.

Oliver has stated:

“I’m Jewish, but I haven’t been to temple in over three years. Honestly, I’m a little confused. I don’t have a girlfriend. Recently, the girls I’ve been seeing, they don’t even speak English. Seriously. And that’s because I don’t want to talk to them.”

Oliver’s paternal grandfather was Gerald J. “Jerry” Cooper (the son of Harry Cooper and Manya/Mary Hopescand). Gerald was born in Ohio, to parents from Poland.

Oliver’s paternal grandmother is likely named Ellen.

Sources: Oliver’s paternal grandfather on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Oliver’s paternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Gwilym Lee

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Birth Name: Gwilym Alan Lee

Place of Birth: Bristol, England

Date of Birth: 1984

Ethnicity: Welsh

Gwilym Lee is a British actor. He is the son of Ceinwen (Evans) and Tom Lee. His parents are Welsh.

Nicholas Stoller

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Birth Name: Nicholas Allen Stoller

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: March 19, 1976

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Nicholas Stoller is a British-born American film director, film producer, and screenwriter.

Nicholas is married to Francesca Delbanco, with whom he has two children. Nicholas’s father-in-law is American writer Nicholas Delbanco.

Nicholas is the son of Phyllis (Rosenstein) and Eric C. Stoller. Nicholas’s parents are Jewish. Nicholas was raised in Miami, Florida.

Nicholas’ maternal grandparents were Albert Rosenstein and Betty Hobbs.

Sources: Birth record of Nicholas Stoller – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nicholas’ maternal grandmother – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Ginger Gonzaga

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Birth Name: Ginger Tapp Gonzaga

Place of Birth: Modesto, Stanislaus, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 17, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Filipino (father)
*Dutch, possibly other (mother)

Ginger Gonzaga is an American actress and writer.

Ginger is the daughter of Adele L. (Tapp) and Christop/Christopher Deiparine/Deipirine Gonzaga. Ginger’s father is from Cebu, the Philippines. Ginger’s mother is white, and is said to be Dutch.

Source: http://entertainment.inquirer.net

Marriage record of Ginger’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/


Lil Peep R.I.P

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Birth Name: Gustav Åhr

Place of Birth: Long Island, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 1, 1996

Place of Death: Tucson, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Death: November 15, 2017

Ethnicity: Swedish, German, Irish

Lil Peep was an American singer and rapper.

Lil’s father, who left the family when Lil was a child, is said to have Swedish and German roots. Lil’s mother, Liza, has Irish and German ancestry.

Lil once stated that he was a Swedish citizen.

Sources: http://www.thesun.co.uk
http://vmagazine.com

Nego do Borel

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Birth Name: Leno Maycon Viana Gomes

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Birth: 10 July 1992

Ethnicity: Afro-Brazilian

Nego do Borel is a Brazilian singer.

He is the son of Roseli Viana and Nelcir Gomes.

Monalysa Alcântara

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Birth Name: Monalysa Maria Alcântara Nascimento

Place of Birth: Teresina, Piauí, Brazil

Date of Birth: 24 January 1999

Ethnicity: Afro-Brazilian

Monalysa Alcântara is a Brazilian model and beauty queen. She was crowned Miss Brazil 2017, and will represent Brazil in Miss Universe 2017.

She is the daughter of Helda Maria (Alcântara) and Rogério Nascimento Sousa.

Monalysa’s paternal grandfather is João Batista Silva do Nascimento (the son of José Rodrigues do Nascimento and Antônia Alves da Silva). José was the son of an unknown father and Luzia Maria da Conceição Nascimento. Antônia was the daughter of Máximo Alves da Silva and Benedita Maria da Conceição.

Monalysa’s paternal grandmother is Liduina de Sousa (the daughter of Evelidio Chavier de Sousa and Selina Mendes).

Monalysa’s maternal grandfather is Raimundo Nonato Alcântara (the son of Pedro José Alcântara and Gonçala Maria das Mercês).

Monalysa’s maternal grandmother is Maria José Cardoso (the daughter of Amaro José Cardoso and Maria Magdalena da Fonseca). Amaro was the son of José Cardoso da Silva and Maria das Virgens da Conceição. Maria Magdalena was the daughter of Alfredo da Fonseca and Maria Luzia da Silva.

Sources: Monalysa’s birth record – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Monalysa’s paternal aunt, Simone Sousa do Nascimento – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Monalysa’s paternal grandfather, João Batista Silva do Nascimento – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Monalysa’s paternal great-grandparents, José Rodrigues do Nascimento and Antônia Alves da Silva – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Monalysa’s paternal great-grandfather, José Rodrigues do Nascimento – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Monalysa’s paternal great-grandmother, Antônia Alves da Silva – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Monalysa’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Monalysa’s maternal great-grandparents, Amaro José Cardoso and Maria Madalena da Fonseca – https://www.familysearch.org

Stella Schnabel

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Stella Schnabel – Salvatore Ferragamo “Signorina” Perfume Launch Party – Arrivals – Palazzo Chupi – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Wild1 / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stella Madrid Schnabel

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

Date of Birth: March 28, 1983

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

Stella Schnabel is an American actress.

Stella is the daughter of clothing designer Jacqueline (Beaurang) and painter/filmmaker Julian Schnabel. Stella’s father is Jewish. Stella’s mother was born in Belgium, and is fluent in French.

Stella’s siblings are art curator Vito Schnabel and actress/director Lola Schnabel, and her half-siblings are actors Olmo Schnabel and Cy Schnabel, and Shooter Sandhed Schnabel.

Stella’s sister Lola has stated, “Milan is actually very underrated; it’s a bit like Antwerp, which is where my mother and my grandmother are from. It’s easy to work there and get things done”.

Stella’s paternal grandparents were Jacob “Jack” Schnabel and Esta/Estha/Esther Greenberg (the daughter of Julius Greenberg and Sadie). Jacob was born in Czechoslovakia. Esther was born in New York, to parents from Romania.

Sources: Stella’s paternal grandfather on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Stella’s paternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Stella’s paternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

http://people.com

 

Lacey Sturm

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Lacey Sturm – “Underworld: Awakening” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Lacey Nicole Mosley

Place of Birth: Homestead, Florida, United States

Date of Birth: September 4, 1981

Ethnicity: English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, remote Swedish, possibly other

Lacey Sturm is an American singer-songwriter. She is the former lead vocalist of the American rock band Flyleaf.

Lacey’s mother is named Lori Ann Mosley. Little is known of Lacey’s deceased biological father, who she never met.

Lacey is married to guitarist Joshua Sturm, with whom she has two sons. She was previously married to Aaron Matthew Carder.

Lacey’s maternal grandfather is possibly Sidney Elms “Sid” Roach (the son of ? Roach and “Gracie”).

Lacey’s maternal grandmother is Patricia Ann “Annie” Stacy (the daughter of Thomas McGovern Stacy and Dora Lee Phillips). Thomas was the son of Samuel Monroe “Sammie” Stacy and Mary Lucretia McCarty. Dora was the daughter of Ephraim Fant Phillips and Vennie L. Dill.

Lacey’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fifth great-grandmother, Julia Ann McCoy (May 10, 1824, Alabama – May 15, 1873, Mississippi).

Sources: Marriage record of Lacey Mosley, to Aaron Matthew Carder – https://www.familysearch.org

Divorce record of Lacey (Mosley) Carder, to Aaron Matthew Carder – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Lacey Mosley, to Joshua Sturm – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lacey’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Ann (Stacy) Roach – https://www.geni.com

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