Ciara Bravo – Super Sweet Toy Drive Benefitting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on March 17, 2015 – Duff’s Cakemix – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: DavidJLevin Photography / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Ciara Quinn Bravo

Place of Birth: Alexandria, Kentucky, United States

Date of Birth: March 18, 1997

Ethnicity: Hispanic, Irish, possibly other

Ciara Bravo is an American actor. She is the daughter of Tamara Sue (Ward) and Richard Lee Bravo.

Ciara’s paternal grandparents are ? Bravo and Janet M. Rankin.

Ciara’s maternal grandparents are ? Ward and Carolyn A. Foster.

Birth Name: Joshua Dylan Meyers

Place of Birth: Bedford, New Hampshire, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 8, 1976

Ethnicity:
*31.25% Swedish
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% Bohemian/Czech
*12.5% Croatian
*12.5% English
*6.25% German

Josh Meyers is an American actor and comedian. Josh’s brother is actor Seth Meyers.

Josh is the son of Hilary Claire (Olson) and Laurence Meyers, Jr.

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Jewish (although Josh does not consider himself Jewish). The remainder of Josh’s ancestry is Bohemian (Czech) and Croatian, from Josh’s paternal grandmother, who was Catholic, and Swedish, English, and German, from Josh’s mother.

Josh’s brother Seth has stated:

Growing up, my father—whose father was Jewish—embraced borscht and gefilte fish. My brother and I thought it was disgusting. That is not gateway food if you want your kids to embrace Judaism…

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Lawrence Lashe Meyers (the son of Mendel/Morris Meyers and Rose/Rosa Cohen). Mendel and Rose were both Jewish immigrants from Austria. Mendel was the son of Guttle Meyers. Rose was the daughter of Simon Cohen and Fruma.

Josh’s paternal grandmother was Barbara Marcheck (the daughter of Stanislaus “Stanley” Marcheck and Anna Maganaw). Stanislaus was of Bohemian (Czech) ancestry, and was the son of Joannis Maracek and Anna Detka. Josh’s great-grandmother Anna Maganaw was Croatian.

Josh’s maternal grandfather was Lawrence Edward Olson (the son of Elmer C. Olson and Anna). Elmer and Anna were both of Swedish descent.

Josh’s maternal grandmother was Adelaide Jeanette Whetham (the daughter of Frederick Good Whetham and Anna Marie Gung Leslie). Frederick was English, and was the son of Stephen Whetham and Adelaide Jane Good. Anna had a German father and a Swedish mother.

Sources: Genealogy of Josh Meyers (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Josh’s paternal grandparents, Lawrence Lashe Meyers and Barbara Marcheck – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Josh’s paternal grandfather, Lawrence Lashe Meyers – http://pjn.library.cmu.edu

Josh’s paternal grandmother, Barbara Marcheck, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandmother, Adelaide Jeanette (Whetham) Osborne – http://www.boston.com

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Birth Name: Charles Carver Martensen

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 31, 1988

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Scottish, likely French-Canadian

Charlie Carver is an American actor. Charlie’s twin brother is actor Max Carver (born Robert Maxwell Martensen, Jr.).

Charlie is the son of Anne Douglas (Carver) and Robert Lawrence Martensen, Sr.

Charlie’s paternal grandfather was Lorenz Thomas “Marty” Martensen, Jr. (the son of Lorenz Thomas Martensen and and Marie/Mary Eleanor Copenhafer). Charlie’s great-grandfather Lorenz was German. Mary was born in Illinois, the daughter of John Copenhafer and Mary A. Shettle.

Charlie’s paternal grandmother was Bernice Helen Sommer (the daughter of Walter S. Sommer and Anna).

Charlie’s maternal grandfather was George William Douglas Carver (the son of Clifford Nickels Carver and Helene/Helena Philae Olive Virginia Maxwell). Clifford was the son of Amos Dow Carver and Inez Scott Morgan. Helene was born in England, the daughter of John Grenfell Maxwell and Louise Selina Bonynge, and was of English, Irish, and distant German descent.

Charlie’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Hitchcock (the daughter of Fremont Bodine Hitchcock and Pauline Chamberlain). Fremont was the son of Howard Horace Hitchcock, whose own mother was Canadian, and of Nellie Watters, whose own parents was Scottish. Pauline was the daughter of Paul F. Chamberlain and Frances Margaret Harbaugh.

Sources: Birth record of Charlie Carver – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Charlie’s father – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Birth record of Charlie’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Charlie’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Charlie’s paternal grandmother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Charlie’s mother (through her own sister, Abigail Hitchcock Carver) – http://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Charlie’s maternal grandfather – http://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Amanda Elizabeth Righetti

Place of Birth: St. George, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 4, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*German, French, English (mother)

Amanda Righetti is an American actress.

Amanda is married to film director/producer Jordan Alan, with whom she has a son.

Amanda is the daughter of Linda Carol (Chisum) and Alexander Dominic/Domini “Alex” Righetti. She was raised in Nevada.

Amanda’s paternal grandfather was Joseph A. Righetti. Joseph was born in Ohio, and was likely the son of Frank Righetti/Reghetti and Mary. Frank and Mary were Italian.

Amanda’s paternal grandmother was Rose F. De Profio (the daughter of Alessandro/Alecsander De Profio and Lena). Rose was born in Ohio, to parents from Italy.

Amanda’s maternal grandfather was Carroll Edgar “Alec” Chisum (the son of Carroll Franklin Chisum and Annie Aszora Robinson). Carroll Franklin was the son of Tolbert Franklin Chisum and Mary Jane Welty.

Amanda’s maternal grandmother was Betty Jane Bader (the daughter of Charles Bader and Elizabeth Gaud). Betty Jane was born in Michigan, to parents from Alsace-Lorraine, France, who were of German and French descent.

Sources: Amanda’s aunt (father’s sister) on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Marriage record of Amanda’s maternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Amanda’s uncle (mother’s brother), Mark Douglas Chisum – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Amanda’s uncle (mother’s brother), Mark Douglas Chisum – http://www.genlookups.com

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

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

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Place of Birth: Hawaii, United States

Date of Birth: March 18, 1952

Ethnicity: Chinese, Madeiran Portuguese, Native Hawaiian, possibly other Asian

Dennis Chun is an American actor. He is the son of Gladys (Lindo) and actor Kam Fong (Kam Tong Chun).

Dennis’ paternal grandparents Chin Chau Chun and Mary Powers.

Dennis’ maternal grandfather was Jess Perry/Perreira Lindo (the son of Antone Perreira Lindo and Maria Da Luz). Antone and Maria were Portuguese, from the island Madeira.

Dennis’ maternal grandmother was Lily Y. Waiolama. Lily was of Native Hawaiian and Asian descent.

Sources: Obituary of Dennis’ father – http://www.nytimes.com/

Obituary of Dennis’ mother – http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/

Dennis’ paternal grandfather on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB9V-PHB

Dennis’ mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH1N-2JB

Place of Birth: Haryana, India

Date of Birth: 14 May 1997

Ethnicity: Indian

Manushi Chhillar is an Indian model and beauty queen. She was crowned Miss World 2017.

Manushi’s father, Mitra Basu Chhillar, is a scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Manushi’s mother, Neelam, is an associate professor and department head of neurochemistry at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences.

Manushi’s paternal grandfather is Raj Singh Chhillar.

Source: Electoral record of Manushi Chhillar and her parents – http://ceodelhi.gov.in

Mark Neveldine and Alison Lohman – “Dark Shadows” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tina Gill / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mark Burns Neveldine

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

Date of Birth: May 11, 1973

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

Mark Neveldine is an American film director, film producer, screenwriter, and cameraman. Mark is married to actress Alison Lohman, with whom he has two children.

Mark is the son of Carolyn (Dowd) Fitzpatrick and Thomas Burns “Tom” Neveldine. Mark’s father is of Italian descent and Mark’s mother has Irish roots.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was Burns J. Neveldine (the son of Anthony J. Neveldine and Marjorie B.). Anthony was born in Italy. Marjorie was born in New York.

Mark’s paternal grandmother was Ann/Anna M. Davirro (the daughter of Andrew Davirro). Ann was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was James Clancy Dowd (the son of Clarence Joseph Dowd and Caroline Kelsey Clancy). Clarence was the son of James Dowd and Jane E. Martin, whose mother was Irish. Caroline was the daughter of Thomas Clancy, who was Irish, and of Johanna Ogen, whose own parents were Irish.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Mary Louise Flynn (the daughter of Walter Francis Flynn and Frances Mildred Fortune). Walter was born in New York, to Canadian parents, Fred Flynn and Louise Russell. Frances was the daughter of William J. Fortune and Mary Dugan, whose own parents were Irish.

Sources: Mark’s paternal grandfather on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Mark’s aunt (father’s sister), Lacey A. (Neveldine) Pearson – http://obitree.com

Obituary of Mark’s paternal grandmother – http://obittree.com

Mark’s maternal grandfather on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mark’s maternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Mark’s maternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

David Dastmalchian – “The Promise” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: possibly Kansas, United States

Date of Birth: July 21, 1977

Ethnicity: Iranian and/or Armenian, German, British Isles

David Dastmalchian is an American actor. He is the son of Pamela Lynn “Pam” (Erie) and Hossein M. Dastmalchian.

David’s surname appears to be an Iranian surname, “Dastmalchi”, spelled with an Armenian surname suffix. It is not clear if David’s father has Iranian, Armenian, or both, ancestry.

David’s mother is of German, British Isles, and possibly other, descent.

David’s maternal grandfather was Carl A. Erie (the son of Andrew Michael Erie and Mary Jane Mitchell). Andrew was the son of Peter Andrew Erie and Elizabeth Jane Schmitt, both of whom were born in Illinois, to German parents. Mary was the daughter of James Marshal Mitchell and Bell/Belle.

David’s maternal grandmother is Pattie “Pat”.

Sources: Obituary of David’s maternal grandfather, Carl A. Erie – http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?pid=175547865

David’s great-grandfather, Andrew Michael Erie, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2HG-2J6

Birth Name: Sebastián Miguel Juan Piñera Echenique

Place of Birth: Santiago, Chile

Date of Birth: 1 December 1949

Ethnicity: Chilean (Spanish [Andalusian, Aragonese, Asturian, Canary Islander, Cantabrian, Castilian, Extremaduran, Leonese, Valencian], Basque, Galician, Indigenous, remote Catalan), Italian, Portuguese (including Azorean), as well as remote Breton, French, German, Indigenous Bolivian and Peruvian (Aymara and Quechua)

Sebastián Piñera is a Chilean politician and businessman. He had served as the 36th President of Chile, from 11 March 2010 to 11 March 2014. He is the candidate for the 2017 Chilean presidential election.

He is the son of Manuel José Piñera Carvallo and María Magdalena Echenique Rozas.

Former President Piñera is married to Cecilia Morel, with whom he has four children.

Former President Piñera’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his seventh great-grandfather, Bartolomé de Piñera.

Former President Piñera’s paternal grandfather was José Manuel Piñera Figueroa (the son of Bernardino Piñera Aguirre and María Luisa Figueroa Vial). Bernardino was the son of Peruvian immigrant José Piñera Lombera, of Lima, whose father, Manuel Antonio Piñera Gutiérrez, was a Spanish immigrant, from Ubiarco, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, and of Mercedes Aguirre Carvallo. Luisa was the daughter of José Manuel Figueroa Vela and Pilar Vial Formas.

Former President Piñera’s paternal grandmother was Elena Carvallo Castillo (the daughter of Uldarico Carvallo Fernández and Julia Castillo Goñi). Uldarico was the son of Francisco Carvallo Gómez and Mercedes Fernández Carvallo. Julia was the daughter of Ángel Castillo Pareja and Mónica Goñi Prieto.

Former President Piñera’s maternal grandfather was José Miguel Echenique Correa (the son of José Miguel Echenique Gandarillas and María Mercedes Correa Errázuriz). José Miguel was the son of José Francisco Echenique Tagle and Irene Gandarillas Valdés. María Mercedes was the daughter of Bonifacio Correa Albano and María Mercedes Errázuriz Valdivieso.

Former President Piñera’s maternal grandmother was Josefina María Rozas Ariztía (the daughter of Nicanor Rozas Rozas and Josefina Ariztía Pinto). Nicanor was the son of Carlos Martínez de Rozas Urrutia Mendiburu and Amelia Manuela Rozas García-Olivos. Josefina was the daughter of Jorge Ricardo Ariztía Urmeneta and Luisa Pinto Garmendia, whose father, Francisco Antonio Pinto, served as the 4th President of Chile, from 8 May 1827 to 16 July 1829, and from 19 October 1829 to 2 November 1829.

Former President Piñera’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his seventh great-grandmother, Antonia Torres Valenzuela.

Source: Genealogy of Sebastián Piñera – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Francisco Antonio Pinto y Díaz de la Puente

Date of Birth: 23 July 1785

Place of Birth: Santiago, Chile

Date of Death: 18 July 1858

Place of Death: Santiago, Chile

Ethnicity: Chilean (Spanish [Andalusian, Canary Islander, Cantabrian, Castilian, Extremaduran, Leonese], Basque), 3/512 Italian

Francisco Antonio Pinto was a Chilean politician, who served as the 4th President of Chile, from 8 May 1827 to 16 July 1829, and from 19 October 1829 to 2 November 1829.

Former President Pinto’s father, Joaquín Fernández Pinto, was a Spanish immigrant, from Los Tojos, Cantabria. Former President Pinto’s mother, Mercedes Diaz de la Puente y Darrigrande, was Chilean, also from Santiago.

Former President Pinto was married to Maria Luisa Garmendia Alurralde. Their third great-grandson is the former President of Chile Sebastián Piñera.

Former President Pinto’s paternal grandparents were Manuel Fernández and María Pinto de las Conchas (the son of Juan Pinto and María de las Conchas).

Former President Pinto’s maternal grandfather was Juan Antonio Díaz de la Puente y Cossio (the son of Manuel Díaz de la Puente y de la Cueva and Catalina Cossio Rubín). Juan Antonio was a Spanish immigrant, from Cabuérniga, Cantabria. Former President Pinto’s great-grandfather Manuel was the son of Domingo Díaz de la Puente y Gutiérrez and Catalina de la Cueva y Sánchez. Former President Pinto’s great-grandmother Catalina was the daughter of Pedro de Cossio and Francisca Rubín.

Former President Pinto’s maternal grandmodther was Isabel Darrigrande Mendibel (the daughter of Juan Daniel Darrigrande García and María del Carmen Rosa Mendibel Jaraquemada). Juan Daniel was Basque, from Pasaia, Gipuzkoa, and was the son of Juan Darrigrande and Ana García de Iribarren. Carmen was the daughter of Spanish immigrant Tomás de Mendibel and Antonia Jaraquemada Amasa.

Former President Pinto’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his eighth great-grandmother, Isabel Vergara.

Source: Genealogy of Francisco Antonio Pinto – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Cecilia Morel Montes

Place of Birth: Santiago, Chile

Date of Birth: 14 January 1951

Ethnicity: Chilean (Spanish [Andalusian, Aragonese, Asturian, Canary Islander, Cantabrian, Castilian, Extremaduran, Leonese, Valencian], Basque, Catalan, Galician, remote Indigenous), Cornish, English, French, Irish, Italian, Portuguese, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, 1/64 Belgian (Flemish), 1/64 French-Martinican, as well as remote German and Indigenous Peruvian (Quechua)

Cecilia Morel is a Chilean family counselor. She had served as the First Lady of Chile, from 11 March 2010 to 11 March 2014.

She is the daughter of Eduardo Federico Morel Chaigneau and Paulina Montes Brunet.

Cecilia is married to politician Sebastián Piñera, with whom she has four children.

Cecilia’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, Jules Morel.

Cecilia’s paternal grandfather was Alberto Eduardo Morel Herrera (the son of Eduardo Morel Samaniego and Paula Julia Herrera Urzúa). Cecilia’s great-grandfather Eduardo was the son of Domingo Morel y García Abello, whose father, Joachim Morel (or Joaquín Morel Legrand in Spanish), was a French immigrant, from Paris, and of Eloísa Samaniego y Martínez de la Torre. Julia was the daughter of José Narciso Herrera y Tapia and Leonor Urzúa Rodríguez.

Cecilia’s paternal grandmother was María Inés Chaigneau Morel (the daughter of Juan Federico Chaigneau Salas and Luisa Morel Zegers). Federico was the son of Émile Chaigneau, who was French, and of Antonia Salas. Luisa was the daughter of Máximo Morel y García Abello, who was the brother of Domingo Morel y García Abello, making Cecilia’s paternal grandparents second cousins, and of Mercedes Zegers Samaniego, whose father, Jean François Zegers (or Juan Francisco Zegers y Duras in Spanish), was of half-Belgian (Flemish) and half-French-Martinican descent.

Cecilia’s maternal grandfather was Luis Eugenio Montes Vicuña (the son of Ramón Montes Montes and Eloísa Vicuña Montes). Ramón was the son of Ramón Montes Solar and Loreto Montes Váscones. Cecilia’s great-grandmother Eloísa was the daughter of Hermógenes Vicuña del Solar and Carmen Montes del Solar.

Cecilia’s maternal grandmother was María Consuelo de los Dolores Brunet Bunster (the daughter of Manuel Brunet Molina and Rosario Bunster Robles). Manuel was the son of Catalan immigrant Ignasi Brunet i Artes (or Ignacio Brunet Artes in Spanish), of Manresa, Barcelona, and of Romualda Molina Urrejola. Rosario was the daughter of Martín Bryan Bunster Bunster, whose parents, Grosvenor Bunster and Elizabeth Bunster, were English immigrants, from Mylor and St Gluvias, respectively both in Cornwall, and of María del Rosario Robles Godoy.

Cecilia’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her eighth great-grandfather, María Torralva.

Source: Genealogy of Cecilia Morel – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: David Bruce Cassidy

Date of Birth: April 12, 1950

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

Date of Death: November 21, 2017

Place of Death: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, Irish, Swiss-German, English, distant Scottish, remote Welsh

David Cassidy was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

David was the son of actors Evelyn Ward and Jack Cassidy (born John Joseph Edward Cassidy). David was partly raised in West Orange, New Jersey. David’s father was of half Irish and half German descent. David’s mother had English, Swiss-German, some German, distant Scottish, and remote Welsh, ancestry.

David has a son with his former wife, Sue Shifrin; and a daughter, actress Katie Cassidy, with model Cheryl “Sherry” Benedon.

David’s paternal grandfather was William George Cassidy (the son of Patrick Cassidy and Delia Dooley). Patrick was born in New York, to parents from Ireland, Patrick Cassidy, from Drumnanane, Inniskillen, Fermanagh, and Mary Berriger. Delia was also born in New York, also to parents from Ireland, John Dooley and Mary Ann.

David’s paternal grandmother was Charlotte “Lottie” Koehler (the daughter of William Koehler and Wilhelmine Caroline Henriette Borchardt). Charlotte was born in New York, to parents from Germany.

David’s maternal grandfather was Frederick Charles Ward (the son of Frederick T. Ward and Lillie Frink). Frederick was the son of Aaron J. Ward and Sophie Abby Thompson. Lillie was the daughter of Isaac Pendleton Frink and Jane Ann Frances Burdick.

David’s maternal grandmother was Ethel Laurinda Wheeler (the daughter of Horace Perry “Harris” Wheeler and Laura Laurinda Williams). Horace was the son of John Wheeler (born Johannes Weiler), who was from Sulz, Zürich, Switzerland, and of Marietta E. Herdman, who had German ancestry. Laura was the daughter of William Hyatt Williams and Rebecca Day.

Sources: Notes on David’s family history, by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak – http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Genealogies of David Cassidy – http://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of David Cassidy (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of David’s maternal grandmother, Ethel Laurinda Wheeler – http://www.ancestry.com

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Marko Zaror – “Machete Kills” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regal Cinemas L.A. Live – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Marko Zaror Aguad

Place of Birth: Santiago, Chile

Date of Birth: June 10, 1978

Ethnicity: Chilean

Marko Zaror is an American martial artist, actor, and stuntman. He is the son of Gina Aguad and Fernando Zaror.

Brock O’Hurn – Celebrity Sweat’s 2016 Post-ESPY Awards VIP Bash – Arrivals – The Palm Restaurant, 1100 S Flower Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brock Vincent Phill Hurn

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 19, 1991

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, French, possibly other

Brock O’Hurn is an American model and actor.

Brock is the son of Paige (Hillenbrand) and Adam Vincent Hurn. His siblings are Aspyn, Carly, and Drake. His parents’ surnames are of German and Irish origin.

A 23andMe DNA test whose results were displayed on a Youtube video stated that Brock’s genetic ancestry is:

*98% Northwestern European
——–*55% British & Irish
——–*27% Broadly Northwestern European
——–*12% French & German
——–*3% Scandinavian
*0.2% Southern European
*0.2% East Asian & Native American

Sources: Birth record of Brock O’Hurn – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth Name: François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand

Date of Birth: 26 October, 1916

Place of Birth: Jarnac, Charente, France

Date of Death: 8 January, 1996

Place of Death: Paris, France

Ethnicity: French

François Mitterrand was a French statesman. He served as President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra, from 21 May, 1981 to 17 May, 1995. He was also Minister of Justice, from 31 January, 1956 to 12 June, 1957, and First Secretary of the Socialist Party, from 16 June, 1971 to 24 January, 1981, among other duties.

His father, Gilbert Félix Joseph Mitterrand, was an engineer, from Limoges, Limousin. His mother, Marie Gabrielle Yvonne (Lorrain), was also a native of Jarnac.

President Mitterrand was married to Danielle Émilienne Isabelle Gouze, until his death, with whom he has three sons. He also has two children from extramarital relationships.

President Mitterrand’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his ninth great-grandfather, Sylvain Mitterrand, of Vignoux-sous-les-Aix, Cher.

President Mitterrand’s paternal grandfather was Gilbert Théodose Mitterrand (the son of Charles Mitterrand and Augustine Louise Desjean). Charles was the son of Martin Mitterrand and Marie Anne Lesestre. Augustine was the daughter of Jean Desjean and Marie Gauriat.

President Mitterrand’s paternal grandmother was Pétronille Zelma Laroche (the daughter of Joseph Laroche and Marguerite Laure Emilie du Soulier de Clareuil). Joseph was the son of François Laroche and Pétronille Robert. Marguerite was the daughter of Jean Baptiste du Soulier de Clareuil and Catherine Saderne.

President Mitterrand’s maternal grandfather was Jules Lorrain (the son of Léon Jules Lorrain and Joséphine Berthelot). Léon was the son of Jules Lorrain and Marie Saizit. Joséphine was the daughter of René Berthelot and Marie Dhiersat.

President Mitterrand’s maternal grandmother was Victorine Eugéne Faure (the daughter of Pierre François Faure and Marie Rose Touzet). Pierre was the son of François Faure-Labouharderie and Marie Madeleine Couturier. President Mitterrand’s great-grandmother Marie Rose was the daughter of Jean Touzet and Marie Thérèse Bernard de Javrezac.

President Mitterrand’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandmother, Suzanne Albert.

Source: Genealogy of François Mitterrand – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Valéry Marie René Georges Giscard d’Estaing

Place of Birth: Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Date of Birth: 2 February, 1926

Ethnicity: French, as well as 1/16h Italian

Valéry Giscard d’Estaing is a French politician. He served as President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra, from 27 May, 1974 to 21 May, 1981. He was also Minister of Finance, from 18 January, 1962 to 8 January, 1966, and again from 20 June, 1969 to 27 May, 1974, and Mayor of Chamalières, from 15 September, 1967 to 19 May, 1974, among other duties.

His father, Jean Edmond Lucien Giscard d’Estaing, was a high-ranking civil servant, from Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne. His mother, Marthe Clémence Jacqueline Marie (Bardoux), was a native of Paris.

President Giscard d’Estaing is married to Anne-Aymone Marie Josèphe Christiane Sauvage de Brantès, with whom he has four children.

President Giscard d’Estaing’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his eighth great-grandfather, François Giscard (died 7 March 1680, Marvejols, Lozère).

President Giscard d’Estaing’s paternal grandfather was Valéry Giscard (the son of Jean Jacques Théodore Giscard and Marie-Anne Bernardine de Lussigny). Théodore was the son of Marie Barthélémy Martial Giscard and Gilberte Elisabeth Marguerite Cousin de la Tour Fondue. President Giscard d’Estaing’s great-grandmother Marie-Anne was the daughter of Jean Philippe Joseph de Lussigny and Bernardine Beille.

President Giscard d’Estaing’s paternal grandmother was Marie Louise Monteil (the daughter of Jean Marie Edmond Monteil and Rose Charlotte Ansaldi). Edmond was the son of Antoine Monteil and Marie Madeleine “Mélanie” Berthier. Charlotte was the daughter of an Italian emigrant, Guglielmo (or Guillaume in French) Ansaldi, of Florence, and of Bernardine Rodde.

President Giscard d’Estaing’s maternal grandfather was Achille Octave Marie Jacques Bardoux (the daughter of Benjamin Joseph Agénor Bardoux and Clémence Sophie Lucie Villa). Agénor was the son of Jacques Bardoux and Thérèse Ursule Pignet. Clémence was the daughter of Achille Villa and Sophie Louise Marie Bimar.

President Giscard d’Estaing’s maternal grandmother was Henriette Marie Geneviève Picot (the daughter of Georges Marie René Picot and Marthe Joséphine Marie Adélaïde Camille Amélie Bachasson de Montalivet). Georges was the son of Charles Picot and Marie Renée Henriette Bidois. Marthe was the daughter of Marthe Camille Bachasson and Clémentine Françoise Paillard-Ducléré.

President Giscard d’Estaing’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandmother, Anne Romé (c. 1714 – 10 January 1778, Le Mans).

Source: Genealogy of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: John Joseph Pershing

Date of Birth: September 13, 1860

Place of Birth: Laclede, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Death: July 15, 1948

Place of Death: Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, D.C., U.S.

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Irish

General of the Armies John J. Pershing was a senior United States Army officer. He commanded the American Expeditionary Force, AEF, on the Western Front in World War I, from 1917 to 1918.

He was a willing draft candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1920.

General Pershing was the son of Ann Elizabeth (Thompson) and John Fletcher Pershing, a businessperson. He was married to Helen Frances Warren, with whom he had four children.

General Pershing’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Mercer Pershing (the son of Daniel Pershing and Maria Christena Milliron). Daniel was the son of Friedrich/Frederick Pforsching/Pfersching/Pershing, who was born in Alsace, France, and of Maria Elizabeth Weygandt, whose family was from Zweibrücken, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. General Pershing’s great-grandmother Maria Christena was the daughter of John Phillip Milliron, who was of German origin, and of Anna Maria/Annmarie Barbara Altman, whose parents were ethnic Germans from Herbitzheim, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France and Herbitzheim, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France, respectively.

General Pershing’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Davis.

General Pershing’s maternal grandfather was James Thompson.

General Pershing’s maternal grandmother was Mary Polly Brotherton (the daughter of John Thomas Brotherton and Catherine Sullivan). John was the son of Thomas Brotherton and Mary McLleland.

Source: Genealogy of John J. Pershing – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Noble Henry Willingham, Jr

Date of Birth: August 31, 1931

Place of Birth: Mineola, Wood County, Texas, United States

Date of Death: January 17, 2004

Place of Death: Palm Springs, Riverside County, California, United States

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, distant French

Noble Willingham was an American television and film actor.

Noble’s paternal grandfather was William Henry Willingham, son of William L. F. Willingham and Sarah Josephine Whitworth. Noble’s great-grandfather William was the son of Caleb B. Willingham and Mary Arie Andrews. Sarah Josephine was the daughter of D. E. Whitworth and Ary Grogan.

Noble’s paternal grandmother was Ara Victoria Scott, daughter of Robert Vandiver/Vanderver Scott and Eliza Josephine Burgess. Robert’s parents were James Eddie Scott and Alice Sanders. Eliza’s parents were Reuben Cox Burgess and Rebecca Adeline Cain/Cane.

Noble’s maternal grandfather was Henry Daniel Speights, son of James W. B. Speights and Martha Matilda McGuire. James was the son of Lewis M. Speight and Martha Ann Meeks. Martha was the daughter of Lewis McGuire and Mary Jane Langston.

Noble’s maternal grandmother was Goldie G. Mabry, daughter of Frank Mabry and Mahalia Hunt.

Source:

Genealogy of Noble Willingham-findagrave.com

Noble’s paternal great-grandmother Sarah Josephine Whitworth on 1850 US census-familysearch.org

Genealogy of Noble’s paternal great-great-grandmother Ary Grogan-ancestry.com

Death record of Noble’s paternal great-grandfather Robert V. Scott-familysearch.org

Genealogy of Noble’s paternal great-great-grandfather Reuben Cox Burgess-geni.com

Death record of Noble’s maternal grandmother Goldie G. Mabry-familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Lithuania

Date of Birth: June 10, 1993

Ethnicity: Lithuanian

Bria Vinaite is an American actress. She stars in the 2017 film The Florida Project.

She was born in Lithuania, and moved to Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., during her early years.

Source: http://www.dazeddigital.com

Birth Name: Julius Henry Marx

Date of Birth: October 2, 1890

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, United States

Date of Death: August 19, 1977

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Groucho Marx was an American comedian, writer, and star of stage, film, radio, and television. He made 13 feature films with his siblings the Marx Brothers (Harpo Marx and Chico Marx) and also had a successful solo career.

His father Samuel/Simon Marx was born in Mertzwiller, Alsace. His mother Minnie/Miene Schönberg was born in Dornum, Lower Saxony.

He had two children with his former wife, chorus girl Ruth Johnson, and a daughter with his former wife, Kay Marvis.

Groucho’s paternal grandfather was Simon Mark Marx (son of Simon Marx and Babette Weil).

Groucho’s paternal grandmother was Hanna Adele Levi (daughter of Isaac Levi).

Groucho’s maternal grandparents were Levy Schönberg (son of Abraham Moses Schönberg and Jeanette Schöntje Weiler) and Fanny Sophie Salomons.

Source: Genealogy of Groucho Marx-geni.com

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