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Keith Coogan

November 26, 2017, 8:36 pm
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Keith Coogan – 2017 CASA of Los Angeles Evening to Foster Dreams Gala – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Keith Eric Mitchell

Date of Birth: January 13, 1970

Ethnicity: Irish, English, some German, distant Channel Islander and French, possibly other

Keith Coogan is an American actor. His grandfather was actor Jackie Coogan.

Keith’s maternal grandfather was Jackie Coogan (born John Leslie Coogan, the son of John Henry Coogan Jr. and Lillian Rita Dolliver). Keith’s great-grandfather John was the son of John Henry Coogan and Mary Blutley/Bentley, who were of Irish descent. Lillian was the daughter of Franklyn Pearce Dolliver and Julia Rita Fenton.

Keith’s maternal grandmother was Dorothea Odette Hanson (the daughter of Edward Nelson Hanson and Ruth May Pierce). Edward was the son of John William Hanson and Nellie Lewis. Ruth was the daughter of Joseph Pierce and May.

Source:

Keith’s maternal great-grandfather John Henry Coogan on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Keith’s maternal great-grandmother Lillian Rita Dolliver on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Keith’s maternal grandmother Dorothea O. Hanson on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Keith’s maternal great-grandfather Edward Nelson Hanson on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Keith’s maternal great-grandmother Ruth May Pierce on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

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Peter Salett

November 26, 2017, 9:28 pm
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Peter Salett – “Role Models” World Premiere – Arrivals – Mann’s Village Theater – Westwood, CA. USA – Keywords: Peter Salett – False – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Peter Joseph Salett

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

Date of Birth: May 12, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Peter Salett is an American singer and songwriter.

Peter is the son of Elizabeth M. “Eliza” (Pathy) and civil rights activist Stan Salett (born Stanley J./I. Salett). Peter’s brother, Steve, is also a musician. They were raised in Columbia, Maryland.

Peter’s father has Polish Jewish, Romanian Jewish, and Russian Jewish ancestry. Peter’s mother was born in Egypt, to parents from Hungary. It is not clear whether his mother is also Jewish.

Peter’s paternal grandparents were Abraham Salett and Irene M. Gottlieb. Abraham was from Poland. Irene was born in Massachusetts, and was likely the daughter of Joseph S. Gottlieb and Francis, who were from Russia and Romania, respectively.

Peter’s maternal grandparents were Ladislav/Ladislas/Laszlo Pathy and Olga. Ladislas and Olga were born in Hungary.

Sources: Peter’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

http://www.nytimes.com

 

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Betty Hutton

November 26, 2017, 9:30 pm
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Birth Name: Elizabeth June Thornburg

Date of Birth: February 26, 1921

Place of Birth: Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: March 12, 2007

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

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly other

Betty Hutton was an American actress, comedian, dancer, and singer. Her sister was actress Marion Hutton.

Betty’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Havilah Thornburg, son of Edward Thornburg and Elminah Mason. Edward was the son of Jacob Thornburgh and Rachel Hammer. Elminah was the daughter of Edmond Mason and Elizabeth Haworth.

Betty’s paternal grandmother was Anna Elizabeth Brown.

Betty’s maternal grandfather was Orlon J. Lum, son of Francis S. Lum and Maria Elizabeth Bertram.

Betty’s maternal grandmother was called Lena Wagner. She was born in Nebraska of German descent.

Source:

Genealogy of Betty Hutton-findagrave.com

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Ruta Lee

November 26, 2017, 9:51 pm
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Ruta Lee – “Architects of Denial” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Taglyan Complex, 1201 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by Eugene / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Ruta Mary Kilmonis

Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Date of Birth: May 30, 1935

Ethnicity: Lithuanian

Ruta Lee is a Canadian actress and dancer. She was born in Canada to Lithuanian immigrants Juozas/Joseph Kilmonis and Marijona/Mary (Kamandulis).

Ruta’s paternal grandparents were John Kilmonis and Pranciska/Francis Dobravalais.

Ruta’s maternal grandmother was Liudvise.

Source:

Death record of Ruta’s father-familysearch.org

Death record of Ruta’s maternal grandmother-familysearch.org

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Kelly Marie Tran

November 26, 2017, 9:58 pm
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Place of Birth: San Diego, California

Date of Birth: January 17, 1989

Ethnicity: Vietnamese

Kelly Marie Tran is an American actress.

Photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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Brooklynn Prince

November 26, 2017, 9:59 pm
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Date of Birth: c. 2009/2010

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly other

Brooklynn Prince is an American actress. She is known as the star of the film The Florida Project (2017).

She is the daughter of Courtney and Justin Prince.

Brooklynn’s maternal grandparents are Jim Wottring (the son of Jim Wottring and Camilla “Bobbie” Wright) and Ann.

Source: Obituary of Brooklynn’s maternal great-grandmother, Camilla “Bobbie” (Wright) Wottring – http://m.legacy.com

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Maria Lynn Ehren

November 26, 2017, 10:55 pm
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Place of Birth: Bangkok, Thailand

Date of Birth: 18 January 1992

Ethnicity:
* Swedish (father)
* Thai, some Chinese (mother)

Maria Lynn Ehren is a Swedish-Thai beauty queen, model, and singer. She represented Thailand in Miss Universe 2017, ending up in Top 5.

Maria’s father, Göran Ehren, is a Swedish electrical engineer. Maria’s mother, Chanoksuang Poonlertlarp, is a Thai former teacher at the American TESOL Institute, and is of part Chinese descent.

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Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

November 26, 2017, 10:55 pm
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Place of Birth: Sedgefield, Western Cape, South Africa

Date of Birth: 28 June 1995

Ethnicity: Afrikaner (Dutch, possibly other)

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is a South African beauty queen and model. She was crowned Miss Universe 2017.

She is the daughter of Anne-Mari (possibly Nel) Steenkamp and Bennie Peters.

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Chris Evert

November 28, 2017, 6:22 pm
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Chris Evert – 2011 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Award Presentation – Arrivals – The IAC Building, 555 West 18th Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos

Birth Name: Christine Marie Evert

Place of Birth: Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 21, 1954

Ethnicity:
*Luxembourgian, distant French (father)
*Irish (mother)

Chris Evert is an American professional tennis player and former World No. 1. Her father was tennis coach Jimmy Evert.

Chris’ paternal grandparents were Charles John Evert and Christine Marie Grotz. Charles’ parents were John Peter Evert and Katherine Didier. John was born in Luxembourg, and Katherine was born in Arlon, Belgium of Luxembourgian and French descent. Chris’ grandmother Christine was the daughter of Luxembourgian immigrants Andre Grotz and Anne Flammong.

Chris’ maternal grandparents were Joseph Nicholas Thompson and Marie Claire Boylan. They were of Irish descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Chris’ father – https://www.ancestry.com

Chris’ father on 1930 U.S. census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal grandfather on 1910 U.S. census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ mother on 1940 U.S. census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Sufjan Stevens

November 28, 2017, 6:26 pm
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Sufjan Stevens – The Great Escape Festival 2011 – Day 3 – Brighton Dome – Brighton, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 1, 1975

Ethnicity: Greek, Lithuanian

Sufjan Stevens is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

Sufjan’s mother was Greek. He is also said to be of Lithuanian descent.

Sufjan’s maternal grandparents were Nick Marabeas (son of Gust O. Marabeas and Carrie O.) and Stella Thomas. Both were of Greek descent. Gust was from Stoupa, Greece.

Sources: Sufjan’s maternal grandfather, Nick Marabeas, on the 1930 U.S. Census – familysearch.org

Sufjan’s maternal grandmother, Stella Thomas, on the 1930 U.S. Census – familysearch.org

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Jennifer Landon

November 28, 2017, 6:32 pm
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Jennifer Landon – 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Kodak Theater – Hollywood, CA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jennifer Rachel Landon

Place of Birth: Malibu, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 29, 1983

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Italian (great-grandfather), English, Irish, small amounts of German, Swiss-German, and Scottish

Jennifer Landon is an American actress. She is the daughter of Cindy Kim (Clerico) and actor Michael Landon (Eugene Maurice Orowitz).

Jennifer’s paternal grandfather was Eli Maurice Orowitz (the son of Moses/Moshe/Joseph Orowitz and Bessie/Pessel Rosenfeld Solositzky/Solisitsky). Moses and Bessie were Russian Jewish immigrants. Moses was the son of Mordecai Horowitz and Channah. Bessie was the daughter of Lazarus/Eliezar Solositzky/Solisitsky and Eva.

Jennifer’s paternal grandmother was Kathleen “Peggy” Ignatius O’Neill (the daughter of William Joseph O’Neill and Mary “Muddy”). William was born in Ireland. Mary was born in England, to an Irish father and a mother who was either English or Irish.

Jennifer’s maternal grandfather was Richard Clerico (the son of Albert Clerico and Screlda Jane Jolley). Albert was the son of Italian parents, Batista Giovan Clerico and Gabriella Quaranta. Screlda had English, and some German, Swiss-German, and Scottish, ancestry, and was the daughter of Alma Franklin Jolley and Eldora Hutchings.

Jennifer’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Parleen Jones.

Sources: Genealogy of Jennifer Landon (focusing on her father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Jennifer’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com/
http://www.algerclan.org/

Genealogy of Jennifer’s maternal grandfather, Richard Clerico (through his sister, Barbara Clerico Koncher) – https://www.findagrave.com/

Obituary of Jennifer’s maternal grandfather, Richard Clerico – http://www.legacy.com/

Jennifer’s paternal grandmother, Kathleen “Peggy” Ignatius O’Neill, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Kathleen on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

 

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Sheryl Lee Ralph

November 28, 2017, 6:34 pm
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Place of Birth: Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 30, 1956

Ethnicity: African-American and Afro-Jamaican (including Cameroonian)

Sheryl Lee Ralph is an American actress, singer, and activist.

Sheryl is the daughter of Ivy (Lewis) and Stanley Ralph. Sheryl’s father was African-American and Sheryl’s mother was Afro-Jamaican. Some of Sheryl’s roots can be traced back to the Tikar People from Cameroon.

Sources: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com

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

Photo by Joe Seer/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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Romário

November 28, 2017, 6:36 pm
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Birth Name: Romário de Souza Faria

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Birth: 29 January 1966

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Portuguese, African, possibly other)

Romário is a Brazilian professional footballer and politician. He is the son of Manuela Ladislau Faria and Edevair de Souza Faria.

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Rip Torn

November 30, 2017, 6:55 am
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Rip Torn – 2009 Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ Official New York Oscar Night Party – Arrivals – Carlyle Hotel – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: Elmore Rudolph Torn

Place of Birth: Temple, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: February 6, 1931

Ethnicity:
*37.5% German
*37.5% Moravian
*12.5% Austrian
*12.5% Bohemian

Rip Torn is an American actor, voice artist, and comedian.

Rip was married to actress Geraldine Page, until her death, with whom he has three children, including actress Angelica Page. Rip’s first cousin is actress Sissy Spacek.

Rip is the son of Thelma Mary (Spacek) and Elmore Rudolph Torn. Rip’s father was of one half German, one quarter Austrian, and one quarter Bohemian (Czech), descent. Rip’s mother was of three quarters Moravian (Czech) and one quarter German descent.

Rip’s paternal grandfather was Rudolph Frank Torn (the son of Franz Torn and Anna Hribeck). Franz was Austrian. Anna was Bohemian.

Rip’s paternal grandmother was Othilie S. “Tillie” Sarrazin (the son of Arnold S. Sarrazin and Wilhelmina Aschenbeck). Arnold was born in Texas, to German parents, from Paderborn, Joseph Sarrazin/Sierson and Auguste Louise Amalia Ploeger. Wilhelmina was born in Texas, to German parents.

Rip’s maternal grandfather was Arnold Adolph Špaček (the son of Frank John Špaček and Julia Anna Gloeckner/Gloekner). Arnold was born in Texas, to a father from Bordovice, Moravia (now in the Czech Republic) and a mother from Czechoslovakia, who had German ancestry. Frank was the son of František/Frank Špaček and Antonia. Julia was the daughter of William Gloekner and Johanna Kirsch.

Rip’s maternal grandmother was Mary Julia Červenka (the daughter of Josef Friedrich Červenka and Anna Machu). Mary Julia was also born in Texas, to a father from Huckvaldy, Moravia (now the Czech Republic) and a mother from Senince Usti, Vsetin Valley, Moravia (also now the Czech Republic). Anna was the daughter of Pavel Machu and Rozina Talica.

Sources: Genealogies of Rip Torn – https://www.geni.com/

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
https://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Torn-Family-Tree-45

Rip’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHTG-V59

Rip’s paternal grandmother, Othilie S. “Tillie” Sarrazin, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFNC-QTV

 

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Semesa Rokoduguni

November 30, 2017, 6:57 am
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Place of Birth: Nausori, Fiji

Date of Birth: 28 August 1987

Ethnicity: Fijian

Family Background: Semesa Rokoduguni is a Fijian-born rugby union player. He plays for Bath and the England national rugby team.

Semesa has served in Afghanistan as soldier for the British Army

Photo by sportsphotographer.eu/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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Jeff Bezos

November 30, 2017, 6:59 am
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Jeff Bezos – “Amazon.Com Goes Hollywood for the Holidays” at the Roosevelt Hotel on November 9, 2004 – Roosevelt Hotel – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jeffrey Preston Jorgensen

Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 12, 1964

Ethnicity: Danish (paternal grandfather), German, English, Irish

Jeff Bezoz is an American technology and retail entrepreneur, philanthropist investor, electrical engineer, and computer scientist. He is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of the world’s largest online shopping retailer, Amazon.com.

Jeff is the son of Jacklyn (Gise) and Theodore John Jorgensen. His stepfather, Miguel “Mike” Bezos, was Cuban. Jeff is married to novelist MacKenzie Bezos, with whom he has four children.

His maternal ancestors were settlers in Texas.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather was Theodore John “Ted” Jorgensen (the son of John Jorgensen and Ida Minnie Birn). John was born in Holbæk, Holbæk Municipality, Region Zealand, Denmark, the son of Jørgen Søren Mortensen and Mette Marie Pedersdatter. Ida was also born in Denmark, the daughter of Frederik Theodor August “Theodore” Birn and Ida Christine “Minnie” Andersdottor.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother was Dolores Pollock (the daughter of Henry Dwight Pollock and Lillian Margaret DeWall). Henry was the son of Irish parents, Arthur Pollock and Lydia Nagle, who was from Cork. Lillian was the daughter of Hie “Heide” DeWall, who was German, and of Lena Cathryn Wolpert.

Jeff’s maternal grandfather was Lawrence Preston Gise (the son of Lloyd Preston Gise and Rebecca Mabel Hall). Rebecca was the daughter of Thomas King Hall and Henrietta Trammell.

Jeff’s maternal grandmother was Mattie Louise Strait.

Sources: Genealogy of Jeff Bezos – https://www.geni.com

Jeff’s paternal grandmother, Dolores Pollock, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Desiigner

November 30, 2017, 7:01 am
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Desiigner – 2016 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Aaron J. Thornton / PR Photos

Birth Name: Sidney Royel Selby III

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Date of Birth: May 3, 1997

Ethnicity: African-American, Afro-Barbadian

Desiigner is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor.

He is the son of Sheila D. (Johnson) and Sidney U. Selby, Jr.

Desiigner’s paternal grandfather is blues musician Guitar Crusher (the son of an unknown father and Katie Selby). Katie was the daughter of Philip Selby and Leitha Jane Howard.

Sources: http://uproxx.com

Marriage record of Desiigner’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Desiigner’s paternal grandfather, Guitar Crusher – https://www.familysearch.org

Desiigner’s paternal grandfather, Guitar Crusher, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Desiigner’s paternal grandfather, Guitar Crusher, to Marie-Rose Klara Paula “Mara” von Hartz – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Desiigner’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Philip Selby and Leitha Jane Howard – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Desiigner’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Philip Selby – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Desiigner’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Leitha Jane (Howard) Selby – https://www.familysearch.org

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Guitar Crusher

November 30, 2017, 7:01 am
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Birth Name: Sidney Selby

Place of Birth: Lake Landing, Hyde County, North Carolina, United States

Date of Birth: July 28, 1931

Ethnicity: African-American

Guitar Crusher is an American blues musician.

He is the illegitimate son of Katie (Selby) Broch.

Guitar Crusher is married to Mara von Hartz. His grandson by paternal line from his previous marriage is singer Desiigner.

Guitar Crusher’s maternal grandfather was Philip Selby (the son of an Burrage Selby and Melvina Brooks). Burrage was the son of Burrage Selby and Julia Ann Shackleford. Melvina was the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Brooks and Mary.

Guitar Crusher’s maternal grandmother was Leitha Jane Howard (the daughter of Benjamin “Bennie” Howard and Louise Swindell). Louise was the daughter of Samuel Gibbs and Rose Spence.

Sources: Birth record of Guitar Crusher – https://www.familysearch.org

Guitar Crusher on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Guitar Crusher, to Marie-Rose Klara Paula “Mara” von Hartz – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Guitar Crusher’s maternal grandparents, Philip Selby and Leitha Jane Howard – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Guitar Crusher’s maternal grandfather, Philip Selby – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Guitar Crusher’s maternal great-grandparents, Burrage Selby and Melvina Brooks – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Guitar Crusher’s maternal great-grandfather, Burrage Selby, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Guitar Crusher’s maternal great-grandmother, Melvina Brooks, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Guitar Crusher’s maternal grandmother, Leitha Jane (Howard) Selby – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Guitar Crusher’s maternal great-grandparents, Benjamin Howard and Louise (Gibbs) Swindell – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Guitar Crusher’s maternal great-grandmother, Louise Gibbs, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Lil Pump

December 2, 2017, 4:19 pm
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Birth name: Gazzy Garcia

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 17, 2000

Ethnicity: Possibly Cuban

Lil Pump is an American rapper. He was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He gained fame through his Instagram following and his hit song, “Gucci Gang”. His surname, Garcia, indicates that he has Hispanic heritage, possibly Cuban heritage. However, this has not been confirmed.

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Josh Krajcik

December 3, 2017, 8:13 am
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 Josh Krajcik – “The X Factor” Season Finale – Arrivals – CBS Televison City – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Joshua Andrew Krajcik

Place of Birth: Wooster, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 23, 1981

Ethnicity: Slovak (paternal grandfather), Norwegian, German, English, possibly other

Josh Krajcik is an American singer and songwriter. Josh is most known for being a contestant on the first season of The X Factor USA.

Josh is the son of Lisa Kay Pim and Ronald Lewis “Ron” Krajcik. Josh has a brother, Zack.

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Anthony S. “Tony” Krajcik (the son of Joseph Krajcik and Mary F. Uzick/Ruziska). Joseph and Mary were from Czechoslovakia, and were likely ethnic Slovaks.

Josh’s paternal grandmother was Louise I. Hagen (the daughter of Lewis/Louis Hagen/Hagan and Virgie/Virgie Irene Gress. Lewis had Norwegian ancestry. Virgie was the daughter of Joseph Brockman Gress and Nancy F. Perry.

Sources: Marriage record of Josh’s paternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Josh’s paternal grandmother – http://www.the-daily-record.com

 

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