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Tyler Henry

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Tyler Henry – Project Angel Food’s 2017 Angel Awards – Project Angel Food, 922 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Tyler Henry Koelewyn

Place of Birth: Hanford, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 13, 1996

Ethnicity: Dutch, English, possibly other

Tyler Henry is an American television personality. Tyler is known for appearing in the series Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry.

Tyler is the son of Theresa (Nestle) and David G. Koelewyn.

Tyler’s paternal grandfather was Henry Koelewyn (the son of Teunis/Thomas Koelewyn and Gerretje/Gertrude Duyst). Henry was born in California, to parents from the Netherlands.

Tyler’s paternal grandmother was Barbara Ann/Anne Ransdell (the daughter of Glennie O. Ransdell and Grace Ellen “Gracie/Toots” Kindle). Glennie was the son of Wesley Monroe Ransdell and Bennie A. Fuller. Grace was the daughter of Enoch Cornelius Kindle and Myrtle Mae Dyer.

Tyler’s maternal grandfather was Guile Curtis Nestle (the son of Curtis James Nestle and Wava Gertrudes Lewis). Curtis was the son of George W. Nestle and Carrie S. Wava was the daughter of George Lewis and Leonie/Leona Dutcher.

Sources: Genealogy of Tyler Henry (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Tyler’s paternal grandmother, Barbara A. (Ransdell) Koelewyn – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tyler’s maternal grandfather, Guile Curtis Nestle – http://www.siscofuneralhome.net

 


George Soros

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Photo by Harald Dettenborn

Birth Name: György Schwartz

Place of Birth: Budapest, Hungary

Date of Birth: 12 August, 1930

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

George Soros is a Hungarian and American investor, business magnate, philanthropist, political activist, and author.

George was born in Budapest, the son of Erzsébet/Elizabeth and Tivadar Soros (born Theodor Schwarz), a lawyer, author, editor, and World War I veteran. His brother was private investor and philanthropist Paul Soros. His family was Jewish.

George’s family changed their surname to Soros in the 1930s, to avoid anti-Jewish sentiment. During the Holocaust, his family survived by using forged documents to pose as non-Jews. George’s father saved many other Hungarian Jews.

George moved to England in 1947, and to New York City, U.S., in 1956.

George is married to businessperson Tamiko Bolton, who has Japanese ancestry. He has three children with his former wife, German immigrant Annaliese Witschak; and two children with his former wife, historian Susan Weber.

George’s paternal grandfather was Moritz Schwartz (the son of Meinhard Schwartz and Esther Sternberg). Moritz was born in Baktalórántháza, Baktalórántházai, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary. Meinhard was the son of Josef Schwartz.

George’s paternal grandmother was named Bertha Mayer. Bertha was born in Satu Mare, Romania.

George’s maternal grandfather was named Mor Szucz/Schwartz.

Source: Genealogy of George Soros – https://www.geni.com

Marsai Martin

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Marsai Martin – 49th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Awards Dinner and Ceremony – Pasadena Conference Building, 300 East Green Street – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by Eugene / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: August 14, 2004

Ethnicity: African-American

Marsai Martin is an American actress.

Dana Gourrier

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Dana Gourrier – “The Hateful Eight” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Dana Michelle Gourrier

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1979

Ethnicity: Louisiana Creole (African, French), possibly African-American

Dana Gourrier is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and musician.

Dana’s paternal grandfather was Alfred James Gourrier (the son of Alfred James Gourrier and Jennie Robichaux). Alfred was the son of Samuel Gourrier and Susie Wilkins. Jennie was the daughter of Giles Robichaux and Justine Tanner.

Dana’s paternal grandmother was Edna M. Ricard (the daughter of George Ricard and May/Mae Porche).

Source: Dana’s paternal grandfather’s family on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYPT-58Z

 

Jeff Kober

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Jeff Kober – 2013 PaleyFest Fall TV – Fall Flashback: Reflections – “China Beach” 25 Years Later – Photocall – The Paley Center for Media – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jeffrey L. Kober

Place of Birth: Billings, Montana, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 18, 1953

Ethnicity: German, possibly other

Jeff Kober is an American actor.

 

Brian Tyree Henry

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Brian Tyree Henry – 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards – Day 2 – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 31, 1981-1982

Ethnicity: African-American

Brian Tyree Henry is an American actor.

Sarunas J Jackson

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Sarunas Jackson – Secret Room Gifting Lounge in Honor of the 2018 Golden Globes – SLS Beverly Hills Hotel, 465 S La Cienega Blvd – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sir Jones / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sarunas Jackson

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

Date of Birth: March 12, 1990

Ethnicity: Panamanian

Sarunas J Jackson is a Panamanian-American actor. He is known for his role in the 2017 HBO series Insecure as Alejandro ‘Dro’ Peña.

Sources: https://www.instagram.com/p/BUF_bogjSeq/?utm_source=ig_embed
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Marjean Holden

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Marjean Holden – Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo 2015 – Day 2 – “Nobility” World Premiere – Arrivals – Los Angeles Convention Center – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 Headshot – – Photo Credit: Clay Brigham / PR Photos

Birth Name: Margaret Jean Holden

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 3, 1964

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*German (mother)

Marjean Holden is an American actress, author, stuntwoman, and martial artist.

Marjean is the daughter of Diana Kay (Burmester) and Oscar William Groves Holden. Marjean has a brother, Kevin, and a sister, Felisa.

Marjean’s father was African-American. Marjean’s father is also said to have had Native American ancestry. It is not clear whether this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented. Marjean’s mother has German ancestry.

Marjean’s paternal grandparents were musicians Oscar W. Holden and Leala Beatrice Coleman.

Marjean’s maternal grandfather was Reuben C. Burmester (the son of Henry Freidrich Burmester and Matie Emma Dehring). Marjean’s great-grandfather Henry was the son of German parents, Henrich/Henry Burmester and Anna Schraeder/Schroeder. Matie was also the daughter of German parents, Peter Dehning and Katherina Meyer.

Marjean’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Louise Kreimeyer (the daughter of Louie Kreimeyer and Louise/Louisa Sailer). Louie was the son of German parents, Adolf Kreimeyer and Wilhelmine Guade. Louise was the daughter of German parents, Jakob Sailer and Margaretha Weyland.

Sources: Birth record of Marjean Holden – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marjean’s father – http://www.vaildaily.com

Obituary of Marjean’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Louise (Kreimeyer) Burmester – http://www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

 


Michael Raymond-James

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Michael Raymond-James – “The Finest Hours” World Premiere – Arrrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Vertical, TCL Chinese Theater, Disney, Film Premiere, Movie Premiere, Arrival, Portrait, Photography, Film Industry, Red Carpet Event, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Celebrities, Celebrity, Topix, Bestof, Mann Theaters, “The Finest Hours” Los Angeles Premiere, California Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Michael R. Weverstad

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

Date of Birth: December 24, 1977

Ethnicity: Norwegian (one quarter), French-Canadian (one quarter), Swedish (one eighth), German, English, Irish

Michael Raymond-James is an American actor.

Michael is the son of Michele Ann and Alan Ray Weverstad. Michael was raised in Clarkston, Michigan.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Raymond Earl Weverstad (the son of Arthur E. Weverstad and Wilhelmina F. “Minnie” Schutte). Arthur was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Norway, Nicolai Mekale Hansen Weverstad and Caroline Bergit Olsen Gjesme. Wilhelmina was born in Iowa, to parents from Germany.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy M. Peterson (the daughter of Martin B. Peterson and Hannah M. Pearson). Martin was the son of Olaus Peterson, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Julia G. Bergquist, whose parents were also Norwegian. Hannah was the daughter of Swedish parents, Frank Marten “Frans” Pearson and Marie Louise Kohrtz.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Joseph H. Belisle (the son of Arsine/Arsen Joseph Belisle and Emma Josephine Peloquin). Arsine was the son of Alfred Joseph Belisle, who was French-Canadian, and of Marie Rose LaBonne, whose parents were French-Canadian. Emma was the daughter of Felix Peloquin, who was French-Canadian, and of Catherine LaBarre, whose parents were French-Canadian.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Darlene Caldwell (the daughter of Floyd Caldwell and Leona Sharks). Floyd was the son of George Caldwell and Etta Dunlap. Leona was the daughter of Isaac Sharks and a woman surnamed Stouffer.

Sources: Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandfather, Raymond E. Weverstad – http://rapidcityjournal.com

Genealogy of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy M. (Peterson) Weverstad – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Darlene (Caldwell) Belisle – http://www.legacy.com

Frank John Hughes

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

Date of Birth: November 11, 1967

Ethnicity: Irish, Italian

Frank John Hughes is an American film and television actor, and screenwriter.

Frank is the son of Margaret Crisp (Aquino) and Frank John Hughes, Sr. Frank is said to be of Irish and Italian descent.

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Jasmine Cephas Jones

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09/17/2017 – Ron Cephas Jones, daughter Jasmine Cephas Jones, wife Kim Lesley – 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Horizontal, Celebrity, Celebrities, People, Person, Television Show, Photography, Portrait, Annual Event, Emmys, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Arriving, Attending, 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards, 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, Film Industry, Award Show, Portrait, Photography, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Appearance, Red Carpet Event, Topix, Bestof, California Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com – Contact (1-866-551-7827) – Portrait Face Count: 1

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Birth: July 21, 1989

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*English (mother)

Jasmine Cephas Jones is an American actress and singer. She is the daughter of jazz singer Kim Lesley (Kim Lesley Spaughton) and actor Ron Cephas Jones. Her mother is English. Her father is American.

Jasmine’s maternal grandparents were likely Alan S. Spaughton (the son of Frederick J. Spaughton and Emily C. A. Martin) and Margaret V. Leggett.

http://www.prphotos.com/p/PRR-098675/ron-cephas-jones-daughter-jasmine-cephas-jones-wife-kim-lesley-at-69th-annual-primetime-emmy-awards–arrivals.html?&ps=14&x-start=1

Joanna Going

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Birth Name: Joanna Catherine Going

Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 22, 1963

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Italian, French-Canadian (mother)

Joanna Going is an American actress. Joanna has a daughter with her former husband, actor Dylan Walsh.

Joanna is the daughter of Lorraine M. and Joseph B. Going. Joanna was raised in Newport, Rhode Island.

Joanna’s paternal grandfather was John Christopher Going. John was born in Rhode Island, to parents from Ireland.

Joanna’s paternal grandmother likely was Isabelle Marie Burke (the daughter of Joseph Burke and Elizabeth J. Ryan). Elizabeth was born in Rhode Island, to parents from Ireland.

Joanna’s maternal grandfather had Italian ancestry from the island of Ischia.

Joanna’s maternal grandmother had French-Canadian roots.

Sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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

Obituary of Joanna’s uncle (father’s brother), John C. Going, Jr. – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Joanna’s aunt (father’s sister), Margaret K. (Going) Settipane – http://www.jamestownpress.com

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Mike Disa

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Mike Disa – “Postman Pat: The Movie” World Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon West End, Leicester Square – London, UK – Keywords: Topics, England, Movie, Film Premiere, Film Industry, Red Carpet Event, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Attending, Celebrities, Topix, Bestof, Celebrity Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Birth Name: Michael G. D’Isa

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 15, 1965

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

Mike Disa is an American film director, screenwriter, and animator.

Mike is the son of Judith A. “Judy” (Brown) and Michael “Mike” D’Isa. He is married to Laura Hogan.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Ezra L. D’Isa (the son of Louis J. D’Isa and Florence Maselli). Louis was born in Italy, the son of Francisco Angelo D’Isa and Angeline Formichelle. Florence was the daughter of Italian parents, Frank Maselli and Rose.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Phyllis Irene Mead (the daughter of Jasper Meckel Mead and Edith Olive Adams). Jasper was the son of George Isaacs Mead, who was born in Canada, to English parents, and of Lettie Irene Meckel. Edith was the daughter of John Ebbert Adams and Mary Susan Gillespie.

Sources: Genealogy of Mike’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Pedro Sánchez

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Pedro Sanchez – King Felipe VI of Spain Receives New Secretary General of Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) Pedro Sanchez – Zarzuela Palace – Madrid, Spain – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Birth Name: Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón

Place of Birth: Madrid, Spain

Date of Birth: February 29, 1972

Ethnicity: Spanish

Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón is a Spanish politician. He has served as the Prime Minister of Spain, since 1 June, 2018; and as the Secretary General of the PSOE, since 17 June, 2017, and previously from 26 July, 2014 to 1 October, 2016.

His father, Pedro Sánchez Hernández, is a socialist entrepreneur, and is from Anchuras, Ciudad Real. His mother, Magdalena Pérez-Castejón y Barrios, is a social security worker, and is from Puente Vallecas, Madrid, Madrid.

Pedro has two children with his former wife, María Begoña Gómez Fernández.

Some sources erroneously reported that Pedro’s maternal grandfather was Spanish Army officer Antonio Castejón Espinosa.

Pedro has also been an Alderman of Madrid, from 18 May, 2004 to 15 September, 2009, a member of the Congress of Deputies, from 15 September, 2009 to 27 September, 2011, and again from 10 January, 2013 to 29 October, 2016, and Leader of the Opposition, from 26 July, 2014 to 1 October, 2016, and again from 18 June, 2017 to 1 June, 2018.

Pedro’s paternal grandparents were Juan Sánchez and Ángela Hernández.

Pedro’s maternal grandfather was Mateo Pérez-Castejón y Díez (the son of Juan Pérez-Castejón y Marín and Isabel Díez Quesada). Mateo was born in Lorca, Murcia.

Pedro’s maternal grandmother was Inés Barrios Jiménez (the daughter of Baldomero Barrios Aranda and Encarnación Jiménez Ros). Inés was born in Puente Vallecas. Baldomero was born in Villacañas, Toledo. Encarnación was born in Cartagena, Murcia.

Source: Genealogy of Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.euskalnet.net

Gabrielle Christian

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Gabrielle Christian – 10th Annual Power Premiere “Power Up” Awards – Arrivals – Voyeur, 7969 Santa Monica Blvd – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: black dress Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Tatiana Beller / PR Photos

Birth Name: Gabrielle Christian Horchler

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: July 30, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Hungarian (father)
*English, Irish, possibly other (mother)

Gabrielle Christian is an American actress and singer.

Gabrielle Christian is the daughter of Joani (Nelson) and Gabriel/Gabor “Gabe” Horchler. Gabrielle’s father is from Hungary. Gabrielle speaks fluent Hungarian. She is married to Justin Mentzer.

Gabrielle’s father has stated:

I was born in my mother’s ancestral village in Eastern Hungary. We fled Hungary in 1944, lived in Austria as “displaced persons” for six years, and then were able to emigrate to the United States.

Gabrielle’s paternal grandparents were Henry Martin Horchler and Dora Nagy.

Gabrielle’s maternal grandmother was Doris H. Guhin (the daughter of Frances Edward “Frank” Guhin and Mary/Marie Jeanette Cole). Frank was the son of James William “Jim” Guhin, whose parents were Irish, and of Margaret Agnes “Maggie” Doyle. Mary was the daughter of Howard W. Cole and Theresa M. Howell, who was Canadian.

Sources: http://www.washingtonpost.com

Genealogy of Gabrielle’s maternal grandmother, Doris H. (Guhin) Nelson – http://www.familysearch.org


Giuseppe Conte

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Place of Birth: Volturara Appula, Foggia, Italy

Date of Birth: 8 August, 1964

Ethnicity: Italian

Giuseppe Conte is an Italian jurist and politician. He has served as the 58th Prime Minister of Italy, since 1 June, 2018.

His father, Nicola Conte, was a public employee in the local municipality. His mother, Lillina Roberti, was an elementary school teacher.

Prime Minister Conte has a son with his former wife, Valentina Fico.

Justine Lupe

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Justine Lupe – HBO’s “Succession” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Time Warner Center – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Drama, television Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – – Photo Credit: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Justine Lupe-Schomp

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 31, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Swedish, 1/8th Italian, 1/8th Czech, some Dutch

Justine Lupe is an American television and film actress.

Justine is the daughter of Katherine Elizabeth “Kiki” (Schomp) and John Thomas Lupe. Justine has a brother, Colin.

Justine’s father is of Italian, Czech, English, Swedish, German, and some Dutch descent. Justine’s mother has English, Irish, and German, as well as distant Dutch and Swedish, ancestry.

Justine’s paternal grandfather likely was Edward Francis Lupe, Sr. (the son of Theodore Edward “Ted” Lupe and Eliska/Elsie Anna “Annie” Rezicka). Theodore was the son of Italian parents, Frank Lupe and Mary Bulletset/Bulletsett. Anna was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Moravia and Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, Frank Rezicka/Ruzicka and Annie Tregler/Fregler.

Justine’s paternal grandmother likely was Leanna Katherine Olson (the daughter of Jacob Olson and Videlli/Videla Bloomfield). Jacob was from Malmö, Sweden. Videlli was the daughter of John Lee Bloomfield and Hannah Catherine Gritton.

Justine’s maternal grandfather was Ralph Savage Schomp (the son of Ralph Clifford Schomp and Ann/Anna Elizabeth Savage). Ralph was the son of Justus Elmer Schomp and Harriet Jane Knight. Ann was the daughter of John Mulkey Savage and Jane Wait.

Justine’s maternal grandmother was Katherine Jeanette “Kay” Weaver (the daughter of Roy Jonathan Weaver and Halcyon Hannah Nye). Roy was the son of Franklin L. Weaver and Mary Isadore Gaver. Halcyon was the daughter of Henry Lawrence Nye and Catherine Elenore Fuller.

Sources: Genealogy of Justine’s maternal grandparents, Ralph Savage Schomp and Katherine Jeanette “Kay” Weaver – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Justine’s maternal grandmother, Katherine Jeanette “Kay” (Weaver) Schomp – http://www.findagrave.com

 

Monica Barbaro

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Monica Barbaro – “Gifted” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Pacific Theatres at The Grove – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Monica Maria Barbaro

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

Date of Birth: June 17, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*German, English, Welsh, Mexican (mother)

Monica Barbaro is an American actress.

Monica is the daughter of Heidi Diane (Wagner) and Nicholas Michael Barbaro. Monica’s siblings are Michael and Eva.

Monica’s father has Italian ancestry. Monica’s mother is of German, English, Welsh, and Mexican descent. Monica’s mother is pictured here.

Monica has said that she is a descendant (great-great-great-great-granddaughter) of American politician William Floyd. William was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York’s 1st District, and was of English and Welsh descent.

Monica has also said:

I talked to my mom after visiting the Alamo once. She told me about how her textbooks portrayed the Battle of the Alamo with courageous Texans standing their ground while the savage Mexicans scrambled up the side of a wall. This among other stories she’d told me of being judged and questioned about her skin color and facial features, and her mother – who wore the finest jewelry and brands at all times so as not to have her worth questioned – being called out for her unmistakeable accent.

Monica’s paternal grandparents were Nicholas Barbaro and Mary Lou Miglio.

Monica’s maternal grandfather was Eugene Phillip Wagner (the son of Clarence Edward Wagner and Sarah A. “Sadie” Floyd). Clarence was the son of Daniel Wagner and Kath. Scharmann, who was German. Sarah was born in South Dakota, the daughter of William Floyd and Frances Woodruff.

Monica’s maternal grandmother was Ela López y Zayas (the daughter of Gpe. López Rodriguez and I. Zayas). Ela was born in Mexico. Gpe. was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Sources: Obituary of Monica’s paternal grandfather, Nicholas Barbaro – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Monica Barbaro – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Monica’s maternal grandparents, Eugene Phillip Wagner and Ela López y Zayas – http://www.familysearch.org

 

Charlie Hofheimer

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Charlie Hofheimer – Center Theatre Group’s 50th Anniversary Celebration – Arrivals – The Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Charles N. Hofheimer

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

Date of Birth: April 17, 1981

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, Swiss-German (mother)

Charlie Hofheimer is an American film, television, and theater actor. Charlie is married to Shannon Lucio, with whom he has a child.

Charlie is the son of Alice (Kauffman) and Craig Hofheimer. Charlie was raised in Brooklyn, New York City, New York.

Charlie’s father has German Jewish ancestry. Charlie’s mother is mostly of German and Swiss-German descent.

Charlie’s paternal grandfather was Harry Hofheimer (the son of Jefferson Davis Hofheimer and Lillie/Lily Jeanette Wertheimer). Jefferson was the son of Andrew J. Hofheimer and Rachel/Rachael. Lillie was the daughter of Hirsch Wertheimer, who was from Germany, and Elizabeth Ochs, whose parents were from Germany.

Charlie’s paternal grandmother was Lois Jean Gundersheimer (the daughter of Allen Gundersheimer and Frances Joan Levy). Allen was the son of Max Gundersheimer, whose parents were from Germany, and of Amelia Gumble, whose parents were also from Germany. Frances was the daughter of Solomon M. Levy, whose parents were from Germany, and of Hattie Kaichen/Kaechen, whose parents were also from Germany.

Charlie’s maternal grandfather was J. Howard Kauffman (the son of Earl Vernon Kauffman and Mary Ann Smucker). Earl was the son of Nicolas Kauffman and Alice King. Mary Ann was the daughter of Levi Y. Smucker/Schmuker and Selina/Salina Kauffman.

Charlie’s maternal grandmother was Verda/Verday Pauline Lambright (the daughter of Frederick M. “Fred” Lambright and Mabel E. Miller). Frederick was the son of Michael J. Lambright, whose father was German, and of Suzanne/Susan B. Yoder. Mabel was the daughter of Josiah J. Miller and Magdalena “Mattie” Yoder.

Sources: http://collections.americanjewisharchives.org

Marriage record of Charlie’s paternal grandparents, Harry Hofheimer and Lois Jean Gundersheimer – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Information about Charlie’s maternal grandfather, J. Howard Kauffman – http://gameo.org

Information about Charlie’s mother’s surname – http://gameo.org

Obituary of Charlie’s maternal grandmother, Verda Pauline (Lambright) Kauffman – http://www.findagrave.com

 

Gabriel Casseus

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Gabriel Casseus at the DVD Release Party for “The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning”. The Forbidden City, Hollywood, CA. 03-21-07

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

Date of Birth: April 28, 1972

Ethnicity: Afro-Haitian

Gabriel Casseus is an American actor and screenwriter.

Gabriel is said to have Haitian ancestry.

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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