Al Di Meola and Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Al Di Meola and Gonzalo Rubalcaba in Concert at Aula Magna in Lisbon – December 11, 2012 – Aula Magna – Lisbon, Portugal – Photo Credit: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos

Birth Name: Al Laurence Di Meola

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

Date of Birth: July 22, 1954 

Ethnicity: Italian

Family Background: Al Di Meola is an American guitarist. He performs jazz, jazz fusion and world music.

Al is the son of Carlo “Charles” Di Meola and Teresa. Both Al’s parents are/were of Italian descent, from Campania.

Al’s paternal grandfather immigrated from Cerreto Sannita, Province of Benevento, Campania, Italy.

Al’s mother was born in Italy, near Naples, and immigrated to the United States at 13 years old

Source: http://luminosityitalia.com/pages/English-news-Al-Di-Meola-Italy.html

Brannon Braga – 2016 PaleyLive LA – “Salem” TV Series Season 3 Premiere Screening and Conversation – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media, 465 N Beverly Drive – Beverly Hills, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brannon Michael Braga

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

Date of Birth: August 14 or August 15, 1965

Ethnicity: Italian, Serbian, English, possibly other

Brannon Braga is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.

Brannon is the son of Scherry Elaine Novakovich and John Mark Braga. Brannon has a sister, Tasha.

Brannon’s paternal grandfather was Felix John Braga (the son of Antonio/Anthony Braga and Angelina Toti). Felix was born in Minnesota, to Italian parents.

Brannon’s paternal grandmother was named Ann Rudman.

Brannon’s maternal grandfather was Leslie Vladimir “Monk” Novakovich (the son of Milan Nikolai Novakovich and Agnes O. Ozanich). Leslie was born in Wyoming. Milan was born in Andrijevica, Yugoslavia (now Andrijevica, Montenegro), the son of Nik Novakovich and Mary Marinovich. Agnes was born in Austria, the daughter of Johann/John Ozanich/Ozanic and Margaret. Milan was listed as a Serbian speaker on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Brannon’s maternal grandmother was Bertha Louise “Bettie/Betty” Newsone (the daughter of Ed/Jack R. Newsone and Bertha Tennessee Winchester). Ed and Bertha were born in Tennessee.

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

Obituary of Brannon’s maternal grandfather, Leslie “Monk” Novakovich – http://www.familysearch.org

Jamie Vardy – Pride of Britain Awards 2017 – Arrivals – The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jamie Richard Gill

Place of Birth: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK

Date of Birth: 11 January 1987

Ethnicity: English

Family Background: Jamie Vardy is an English professional footballer. He plays as a striker for Leicester City and England national team.

Jamie is the son of Lisa Clewes and Richard Gill. Jamie was raised by his stepfather, Philip Vardy.

Jamie’s maternal grandparents are Gerald Clewes and Mavis Wragg

Birth record of Jamie Vardy – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV4J-Q62Q

Marriage record of Jamie’s maternal grandparents – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV67-1DKT

Information about Jamie’s biological father – https://www.thestar.co.uk/

Birth Name: David Coyle

Place of Birth: Corby, Northamptonshire, England

Date of Birth: December 2, 1962

Ethnicity: Irish, Scottish

Brendan Coyle is a British actor. He was born in Corby, England, to an Irish father and a Scottish mother, who had both emigrated from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

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Karamo Brown – “Gringo” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regal LA LIVE Stadium 14, 1000 W Olympic Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Karamo Karega Brown

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

Date of Birth: November 2, 1980

Ethnicity: Afro-Jamaican

Karamo Brown is an American television host, reality television personality, activist, and actor.

Karamo is the son of Charmaine Marie (Grant) and Henry I. Brown. Karamo’s parents are from Jamaica. Karamo has two children.

Karamo has stated:

I’m a single father of two boys and I love making and producing TV. I’m first generation American, both of my parents are Jamaican and I was a social worker for many years before transitioning into TV full time about four years ago.

Sources: Birth record of Karamo Brown – http://www.familysearch.org

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

K.Flay – K.Flay in Concert at Radio 104.5’s Performance Theatre in Bala Cynwyd – November 22, 2016 – Radio 104.5’s Performance Theatre – Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA – Photo Credit: Paul Froggatt / PR Photos

Birth Name: Kristine Meredith Flaherty

Place of Birth: Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: June 30, 1985

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

K.Flay is an American singer-songwriter.

Her father, Thomas Bartholomew Flaherty, was ethnic Irish, from Portland, Maine, whose all of his own grandparents emigrated from County Galway. Her mother, Judith E. “Judy” (Frank) Frohlich, is Jewish.

K.Flay’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandfather, Patrick Faherty.

K.Flay’s paternal grandfather was Timothy Edward Flaherty (the son of Bartholomew “Bartley J.” Flaherty and Mary E. Costello). Timothy was born in Portland, Maine. Bartley was the son of Timothy Faherty and Mary Feeney. Mary was the daughter of Patrick Costello and Anne Connelly.

K.Flay’s paternal grandmother was Sarah Foley (the daughter of Thomas Foley and Margaret Lee). Sarah was born in Portland, Maine. Thomas was the son of John Foley and Sarah Beatty. Margaret was the daughter of William Lee and Catherine “Kate” Foley.

K.Flay’s maternal grandfather was Maurice A. “Maury/Morris” Frank (the son of Velvil, later William “Willie”, Frank and Anna Leshevskaya). Maurice was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Belarusian Jewish emigrants, from Sapotskin, Grodno Region. William was the son of Samuel “Sam” Frank and Anna Liss. Anna was the daughter of Arieh Leib Chaim “Hyman” Leshefsky and Rosa “Basha/Bashe/Bessie/Rose”.

K.Flay’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Hope “Betty” Hoffmann (the daughter of Sidney Z[elik] Hoffman, later Hoffmann, and of Judith, also known as Julia, Kraus). Elizabeth was born in Chicago, Illinois. Sidney was of German Jewish descent, and was the son of Moses Hoffmann and Carrie Sternheimer. Julia was the daughter of Czech Jewish emigrants, Adolph Leopold Kraus and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Stein, both of Blovice, Pilsen.

K.Flay’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Hannah Lederer (July 12, 1823, Bohemia, now-part of Czech Republic – October 10, 1915, Chicago, Illinois).

Sources: Obituary of K.Flay’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of K.Flay’s paternal grandparents, Timothy Edward Flaherty and Sarah C. Foley – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of K.Flay’s paternal grandfather, Timothy Edward Flaherty – https://www.familysearch.org

K.Flay’s paternal grandfather, Timothy Edward Flaherty, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of K.Flay’s paternal great-grandparents, Bartholomew Flaherty and Mary E. Costello – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of K.Flay’s paternal grandmother, Sarah Foley – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of K.Flay’s paternal great-grandparents, Thomas Foley and Margaret Lee – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of K.Flay’s maternal grandfather, Maurice A. Frank – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of K.Flay’s maternal great-grandfather, William Frank – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of K.Flay’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna (Leshevskaya) Frank – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of K.Flay’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Hope “Betty” (Frank) Hoffmann – http://legacy.suntimes.com

Birth record of K.Flay’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Hope “Betty” Frank – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of K.Flay’s maternal great-grandparents, Sidney Z[elik] Hoffmann and Julia Kraus – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of K.Flay’s maternal great-grandfather, Sidney Z[elik] Hoffman – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of K.Flay’s maternal great-grandmother, Judith Kraus – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Šime Vrsaljko

Place of Birth: Rijeka, Croatia

Date of Birth: January 10, 1992

Ethnicity: Croatian

Family Background: Šime Vrsaljko is a Croatian professional footballer

He is the son of Mladen Vrsaljko and Branka Vrsaljko.

Birth Name: José Paolo Guerrero Gonzales

Place of Birth: Chorrillos District, Peru

Date of Birth: January 1, 1984

Ethnicity: Peruvian [Spanish, Indigenous, possibly other]

Family Background: Paolo Guerrero is a Peruvian footballer.

He is the son of Petronila Gonzáles and José Guerrero.

Jimmi Simpson – HBO’s “Westworld” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Cinerama Dome, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA USA – Photo Credit: Photography by E / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: James Raymond Simpson

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

Date of Birth: November 21, 1975

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Jimmi Simpson is an American actor.

Birth Name: Mikaela Straus

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

Date of Birth: December 19, 1998

Ethnicity: Dutch (including Frisian), English, 1/4 Ashkenazi Jewish, 1/8 Irish, 1/8 Italian, as well as distant Cornish, French, Scottish, and Welsh

King Princess is an American musician.

Her father, Oliver Herbert Straus, Jr., is the owner and chief engineer of studio, Mission Sound. Her mother, Agnes Patricia “Aggie” Mullaney, is a businessperson and civil rights activist.

King Princess’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her sixth great-grandfather, Lazarus Straus.

King Princess’ paternal grandfather was Oliver Herbert Straus (the son of Herbert Nathan Straus and Therese Kuhn). Oliver was born in Manhattan, New York City. King Princess’ great-grandfather Herbert’s father, Isidor Straus, was a German Jewish-born American businessman and politician, from Otterberg, Rhineland-Palatinate. King Princess’ great-grandfather Herbert’s mother, Rosalia Ida Blun, was a German Jewish-born American homemaker, from Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate. They both died in the sinking of RMS Titanic. Therese was also of German Jewish descent, and was the daughter of Edward Kuhn and Amelia “Millie” Senior.

King Princess’ paternal grandmother was Sally Goodrich Strong (the daughter of Henry Walbridge Taft Strong and Isabella Landon Liecty). Sally was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Henry was the son of Charles Worthington Strong and Sarah Elizabeth Burghardt. Isabella was the daughter of John Louis Liecty, Jr., who was of Frisian Dutch descent, and of Sallie Goodrich Fiske.

King Princess’ maternal grandfather is Richard F. Mullaney, Jr. (the son of Richard F. Mullaney and Helena Mary Taccelli). Richard was the son of an Irish emigrant, John Mullaney, and of Catherine Smith, who was also of Irish descent. Helena was the daughter of Italian emigrants, Giuseppe (later Joseph) Taccelli and Miranda Di Fruscio.

King Princess’ maternal grandmother is named Mary Lou.

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

Obituary of King Princess’ paternal grandmother, Sally Goodrich (Strong) Straus – http://www.legacy.com

King Princess’ paternal grandmother, Sally Goodrich Strong, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

King Princess’ paternal great-grandfather, Henry Walbridge Taft Strong, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of King Princess’ paternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Worthington Strong and Sarah Elizabeth Burghardt – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of King Princess’ paternal great-grandmother, Isabella Landon Liecty – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of King Princess’ paternal great-great-grandparents, John Louis Liecty, Jr. and Sallie Goodrich Fiske – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of King Princess’ maternal grandaunt, Phyllis Jean (Mullaney) Ackerman – https://obittree.com

King Princess’ maternal grandfather, Richard F. Mullaney, Jr. on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

King Princess’ maternal great-grandfather, Richard F. Mullaney, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of King Princess’ maternal great-grandfather, Richard F. Mullaney – https://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of King Princess’ maternal great-grandmother, Helena Mary (Taccelli) Mullaney – https://www.familysearch.org

Eric Martsolf – Soap Opera Digest Celebrates 40th Anniversary – Arrivals – The Argyle Bar & Nightclub, 1600 Argyle Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: July 27, 1971

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Welsh, 1/8th Swedish

Eric Martsolf is an American television actor and singer.

Eric is the son of Nancy (Runquist) and Frederick/Fredric R. “Rick” Martsolf. Eric is married to Lisa Kouchak, with whom he has two children.

Eric’s paternal grandfather was John Martsolf (the son of Philip Frederick “Fred” Martsolf and Aleda/Alexa Mae Hier). Philip was the son of John Martsolf and Elizabeth A. Kredel. Aleda was the daughter of Robert Jones Hier, whose parents were Welsh, and of Rachel A. Edwards, whose father was Welsh.

Eric’s paternal grandmother was Jean Clifton Henley (the daughter of Byron Henley and Una Pearl Fackenthall). Byron was the son of Rue P. Henley and Mae Powell. Una was the daughter of Millard Fackenthall and Margaret Eacher.

Eric’s maternal grandfather was Russell/Russel L. Runquist (the son of Henning Lawrence Runquist and Zoe M. Sheppard). Henning was the son of Swedish parents, Otto Runquist and Carolina. Zoe was the daughter of Samuel Sheppard and Sarah Higgs.

Eric’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Ann Jernegan (the daughter of Ralph Hartell Jernegan and Estella May Frank). Ralph was the son of Edward A. Jernegan and Nancy Sherman. Estella was the daughter of Charles Frank and Mary Ann Buchheit, whose parents were German.

Sources: Obituary of Eric’s paternal grandfather, John Martsolf – http://www.timesonline.com

Obituary of Eric’s paternal grandmother, Jean Clifton (Henley) Martsolf – http://www.the-review.com

Obituary of Eric’s maternal grandmother, Ruth Ann Runquist – http://www.legacy.com

Shawn Christian – 9th Annual Indie Series Awards – Arrivals – The Colony Theatre Company, 555 N 3rd Street – Burbank, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by E / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Shawn Patrick Christian

Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 18, 1965

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, 1/8th Czech, 1/8th Danish

Shawn Christian is an American actor.

Shawn is the son of Lynn Kay (Howe) and Raymond P. “Ray” Christian.

Shawn has stated:

I’m Scandinavian, Irish and a little German. My mom is Scandinavian, with blue eyes and blonde hair. My dad is dark with jet black hair. Maybe I need to do Ancestry.com to find out if there is anything else in me.

Shawn’s paternal grandfather was Leonard L. Christian (the son of Bert Leroy “Roy” Christian and Mabel Lyon/Lion). Bert was the son of Almarin/Almerion/Almarine D. Christian and Pluma E. Emmons/Emens. Mabel was the daughter of William Lyon and Lillian Trowbridge.

Shawn’s paternal grandmother was Alice Catherine Wacha (the daughter of Joseph Wacha and Catherine Ida Carten). Joseph was the son of Czech parents, Ignatius Henry Wacha and Barbara Marik. Catherine was born in Ontario, Canada, the daughter of John Patrick Carten, who was Irish, and of Catherine Stone, who was Canadian.

Shawn’s maternal grandfather was John Wycliffe Howe (the son of Maud). John was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Shawn’s maternal grandmother was June V. Stockholm (the daughter of Andrew Stockholm and Emma C. Burkle). Andrew was the son of Danish parents, Nicholas Stockholm and Gensine Senna/Sena/Siena Holmes. Emma was the daughter of German parents, Charles Burkle and Katharina Friederika Held.

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

Obituary of Shawn’s paternal grandmother, Alice Catherine (Wacha) Christian – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Shawn’s aunt (mother’s sister), Sandee Lynn (Howe) Flory – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Shawn’s maternal grandfather, John Howe – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Shawn’s maternal grandmother, June V. (Stockholm) Howe – http://www.familysearch.org

Brandon Beemer – Private New Year’s Eve 2017 Kickback Hosted by Gregori J. Martin, Kristos Andrews and Chad Duell – Private Residence – North Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brandon Richard Beemer

Place of Birth: Eugene, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 27, 1980

Ethnicity: German, Irish

Brandon Beemer is an American actor.

Brandon is the son of Richard Gene “Dick” Beemer. Brandon has said:

I’m German and Irish. I think I have a little bit of Native American in me as well. I’m a mutt, basically.

Birth Name: Garrett W. Neff

Place of Birth: Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 12, 1984

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish

Garrett Neff is an American model.

Garrett is the son of Deborah Davenport (Wiggin) and Wheeler K. Neff.

Garrett’s paternal grandfather was William Edward Neff (the son of Warren S. Neff and Anna Edna “Annie” Anthes). William was born in Kansas. Warren was born in Michigan, the son of Ozeil H. Neff, who was Canadian, and of Anna/Annetta S. Eggert. Garrett’s great-grandmother Anna was born in Canada, the daughter of Jonas Anthes, whose father was born in Alsace, France, and of Susannah J. Near.

Garrett’s paternal grandmother was Judith Mitchell (the daughter of Abner Wheeler Mitchell and Ella Mae Kenyon). Judith was born in Connecticut. Abner was the son of Elnathan Buckingham Mitchell and Jessie Dickinson.

Garrett’s maternal grandfather was John Philip “Jack” Wiggin (the son of Herbert Ellsworth Wiggin and George Dewey Kennedy). John was born in New York. Herbert was the son of Ervin L. Wiggin and Fannie/Fanny Aurilla Lyman. Georgia was the daughter of William Riley Kennedy and Julia Ann Rice.

Garrett’s maternal grandmother was Barbara T. Murphy (the daughter of John F. Murphy and Anna Henrietta Friedrich). Barbara was born in Massachusetts. John was born in Connecticut, to Irish parents. Anna was born in Massachusetts, to German parents, Louis Friedrich and Rosa Heyer.

Sources: Obituary of Garrett’s paternal grandfather, William Edward Neff – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Garrett’s paternal grandmother, Judith (Mitchell) Neff – http://hosting-1611.tributes.com

Obituary of Garrett’s maternal grandfather, John Philip Wiggin – http://www.knightfuneralhomes.com

Obituary of Garrett’s maternal grandmother, Barbara T. (Murphy) Wiggin – http://www.thevermontstandard.com

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David Twohy – “Riddick” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theater – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: David Neil Twohy

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 18, 1955

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Swiss-German

David Twohy is an American film director and screenwriter.

David is the son of Virginia Lee (Hall) and Richardson Thomas Twohy.

David’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Eustace Twohy (the son of Eustace John Twohy and Rose Blocklinger/Blocklin). David’s great-grandfather Eustace was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the son of Henry D. Twohy, who was from Plymouth, England, and of Jane Sutherland Malcolmson, who was Scottish. Rose was born in Iowa, to parents from Switzerland, Godfrey Joseph Blocklinger and Ursula Hilti.

David’s paternal grandmother was Doris Leutitia Richardson (the daughter of Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Richardson and Ida Belle Jones). Benjamin was the son of George R. Richardson, who was English, and of Elizabeth Ann Liddle, whose parents were English. Ida was the daughter of Noah Jones and Letitia Paullin.

David’s maternal grandfather was Frank Walliston Hall (the son of William Hall and Ella Walliston). Frank was born in Maine.

David’s maternal grandmother was Hazel Gladys Smith (the daughter of Charles Warren Smith and Evaline Jennie Howard). Charles was the son of Parker Smith and Louvisa Christiana Clark. Evaline was the daughter of Charles W. Howard and Mariette C. Putney.

Sources: Birth record of David Twohy – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Place of Birth: Vienna, Austria-Hungary

Date of Birth: March 22, 1896

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

Date of Death: January 21, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joseph Schildkraut was an Austrian-American actor.

Joseph was the son of actor Erna (Weinstein) and Rudolph Schildkraut (Rudolf Maximillian Schildkraut). His father was born in Istanbul, Turkey, and grew up in Romania. His mother was born in Sučany, Slovakia.

Joseph’s paternal grandparents were Isac Leib Schildkraut and Rosa. Rosa was born in Romania.

Joseph’s maternal grandparents were Salomon Weinstein and Katti Neuberger.

Source: Genealogy of Joseph Schildkraut – https://www.geni.com/people/Joseph-Schildkraut/6000000008661941104

Birth Name: George William Crisp

Place of Birth: London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: July 27, 1882

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

Date of Death: May 25, 1974

Ethnicity: English

Donald Crisp was an English actor, producer, director, and screenwriter.

Donald was the son of Elizabeth (Christie) and James Crisp, a labourer.

Source: Genealogy of Donald Crisp – https://www.geni.com/people/Donald-Crisp/6000000029662340488

Robert Capron – “Frankenweenie” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Robert B. Capron, Jr.

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

Date of Birth: July 8, 1998

Ethnicity: French-Canadian, Irish, English, 1/8th Portuguese

Robert Capron is an American actor, voice artist, film producer, film director, and comedian.

Robert is the son of Kaye and Robert Wayne “Bob” Capron, Sr.

Robert’s paternal grandfather was John Francis Capron, Jr. (the son of John Francis Capron and Lottie Lambert). Robert’s great-grandfather John was the son of John F. Capron and Mercy A. Levalley. Lottie was the daughter of Frank W. Lambert and Maggie A. Hart, who was English.

Robert’s paternal grandmother was Cecile M. Carvalho (the daughter of John Carvalho and Flora/Florida Marie Roch). John was born in Portugal. Flora was born in Rhode Island, to French-Canadian parents, Mose/Moise Roch and Elisabeth “Lizzie” Coutu.

Robert’s maternal grandmother is Monique R. Petrin (the daughter of Fernand Petrin and Therese Daneault). Fernand was the son of Joseph Petrin, who was French-Canadian, and of Emma Benoit, whose parents were French-Canadian. Therese was the daughter of Joseph Etienne Daneault and Marie Eliza Zulema Lusignan.

Sources: Obituary of Robert’s paternal grandfather, John F. Capron, Jr. – http://www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Robert’s paternal grandmother, Cecile M. (Carvalho) Capron – http://www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com

Birth Name: Nelson Leopold Franklin

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

Date of Birth: July 2, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*French, possibly other (mother)

Nelson Franklin is an American actor.

Nelson is the son of Catherine Michelle/Michel (Deshayes) and screenwriter Howard Franklin (born Howard William Franklin). Nelson’s father is Jewish. Nelson’s mother’s surname is of French origin. Nelson is married to actress Georgia Mischak.

Nelson’s paternal grandfather was Marvin Allan Franklin/Frankenstein (the son of Benjamin “Ben/Benj” Frankenstein and Tillie Gertrude Glassman). Benjamin was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany, Wolf Frankenstein/Frankenstern and Ray Bluestein. Tillie was born in Missouri, the daughter of Jacob Glassman and Mary S. Nimmer.

Nelson’s paternal grandmother was Regina Irene Wolf (the daughter of Jules H. Wolf and Frieda/Freeda Rubinstein). Regina was born in Colorado. Jules was born in Texas, the son of Nathan Wolf, who was from Poland, and of Fanny Levy. Frieda was born in California, the daughter of Jacob Rubenstein, who was from Romania, and of Annie Victor, who was from Germany.

Sources: Birth record of Nelson Franklin – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Nelson’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Marriage record of Nelson’s paternal grandparents, Marvin Allan Franklin and Regina Irene Wolf – http://www.familysearch.org

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Cara Zavaleta – “Svetlana” TV Series Los Angeles Premiere Presented by HDNET – Arrivals – The Landmark – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: – False – – Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos

Birth Name: Cara S. Zavaleta

Place of Birth: Bowling Green, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 15, 1980

Ethnicity:
*Mexican [Basque, possibly other] (father)
*English, Scottish, Irish, German (mother)

Cara Zavaleta is an American model and actress.

Cara is the daughter of Shelly Ann (Shope) and Arnold Zavaleta. Cara’s father has Mexican ancestry, and his surname is of Basque origin.

Cara’s paternal grandfather was Bartolo C. Zavaleta (the son of Abraham Zavaleta and Estéfana Chapa Sáenz). Abraham was born in Mexico. Estéfana was born in Texas.

Cara’s paternal grandmother was Adelaida Ledesma (the daughter of José Encarnación Ledesma and Maria Vela). Adelaida was born in Texas.

Cara’s maternal grandfather was David Elias Shope (the son of Elias Crawford Shope and Bertha Knack). Elias was the son of William Coffin Shope and Elizabeth Iliff. Bertha was the daughter of German parents, Herman Knack and Johanna Knack.

Cara’s maternal grandmother was Patricia Ann Lee (the daughter of Lehr Leonard Lee and Vera A. Mcgriff). Lehr was the son of Charles Theodore Lee and Eva J. Bowerman. Vera was the daughter of Verlia Mcgriff and Emma M. Clow.

Sources: Obituary of Cara’s paternal grandmother, Adelaida (Ledesma) Zavaleta – http://www.legacy.com

Information about the Zavaleta family – http://www.researchgate.net

Genealogy of Cara’s maternal grandparents, David Elias Shope and Patricia Ann Lee – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Cara’s maternal grandfather, David Elias Shope – http://www.legacy.com