Chrissy Metz – Audi Celebrates the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Catch LA, 8715 Melrose Avenue – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Christine Michelle Metz
Place of Birth: Homestead, Florida, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 29, 1980
Ethnicity: German, English, other
Chrissy Metz is an American actress and singer.
Birth Name: Michael G. Heverly
Place of Birth: Florida, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 25, 1989
Ethnicity:
*Polish (mother)
Mikey Heverly is an American model and television personality. He is known for being a contestant on the twenty-second season of America’s Next Top Model.
Mikey is the son of Cindy. He was raised by his single mother in Hollywood, Florida.
Mikey’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Thomas Vesoloski (the son of John Vesoloski and Antoniette). Joseph was born in New York, to parents from Poland.
Mikey’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Marie Lisowski/Lisowsky (the daughter of Michael Lisowski/Lisowsky and Amelia). Evelyn was born in New Jersey, to parents from Poland.
Sources: Obituary of Mikey’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Thomas Vesoloski – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Mikey’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Marie (Lisowski) Kostu – http://www.sun-sentinel.com
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Birth Name: Lacey Claire Rogers
Place of Birth: El Dorado, Arkansas, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 26, 1996
Ethnicity: English, Irish
Lacey Rogers is an American model and television personality. She is also sometimes credited as Lacey Claire. She is known for being a contestant on the twenty-second season of America’s Next Top Model.
Lacey is the daughter of Michelle and Steve Rogers.
Lacey’s paternal grandfather was James Robert Rogers (the son of Thomas Alexander Rogers and Laura Malinda Bailey). James was born in Arkansas. Thomas was born in Arkansas, the son of Thomas A. Rogers and Lola. Laura was born in Arkansas, the daughter of William Henry Bailey and Alice Nowlin.
Lacey’s paternal grandmother is named Mildred Butler.
Lacey’s maternal grandfather is Dan Frederick Webb (the son of Thurman R. Webb and Nell Labetta West). Thurman was born in Arkansas, the son of Abner Webb and Miley McCormick. Nell was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Stanley Benjamin West and Louvicia Telford.
Source: Obituary of Lacey’s paternal grandfather, James Robert Rogers – http://www.dignitymemorial.com
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Birth Name: Bradley Joseph Buecker
Place of Birth: Piqua, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 20, 1971
Ethnicity: German, English, Irish
Bradley Buecker is an American television and film director, producer, and editor.
Bradley is the son of Cheryl and Thomas Buecker.
Bradley’s paternal grandfather was Leonard J. Buecker (the son of Joseph Herman Buecker and Eleanor Bartel). Leonard was born in Ohio. Joseph was born in Ohio, to German parents, Clemens Buecker and Mary. Eleanor was born in Ohio, the daughter of Aloysius A. Bartel, whose parents were German, and of Antonia Hemsteger, whose parents were German.
Bradley’s paternal grandmother was Margaret M. Decker (the daughter of Walter Jacob Decker and Clara Adeline Prather). Margaret was born in Ohio. Walter was born in Ohio, to parents from Germany, Valentine Decker and Jphannah/Hannah Schaffer. Clara was born in Ohio, the daughter of Walter Wirt Prather and Laura B. Robuck.
Bradley’s maternal grandfather was named Charles R. “Mick” McMaken.
Bradley’s maternal grandmother was Marjorie J. Clarkson (the daughter of Chester Devillars Clarkson and Gertrude Frances Higgins). Marjorie was born in Ohio. Chester was born in Ohio, the son of Lewis DeVillers Clarkson and Sarah H. “Sadie” Mears. Gertrude was born in Ohio, the daughter of Thomas E. Stewart and Florence Higgins.
Source: Obituary of Bradley’s maternal grandmother, Marjorie J. (Clarkson) McMaken – http://www.jamiesonandyannucci.com
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Birth Name: Dante Finnemore Di Loreto
Place of Birth: New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 11, 1958
Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*English, possibly other (mother)
Dante Di Loreto is an American film and television producer. He is known for executive producing television series Glee and American Horror Stories.
Dante is the son of Josephine Finnemore and Silvio Di Loreto. Dante’s father was American, of Italian descent, and Dante’s mother is from Australia. Dante was raised in Santa Barbara, California.
Dante’s paternal grandparents were Venanzio Di Loreto and Lucia. Venanzio and Lucia were from Italy.
Source: Obituary of Dante’s father – http://www.independent.com
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Place of Birth: Texas, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 2, 1999
Ethnicity: Italian (one eighth), Irish, English, German, possibly other
Gavin Casalegno is an American actor and model.
Gavin is the son of Allyson and Bryan Casalegno.
Gavin has said that he has Italian ancestry from Primeglio, Passerano Marmorito, province of Asti, Piedmont. His sister, Ashlyn Casalegno, is also an actress.
Gavin’s paternal grandfather is Phillip A. Casalegno (the son of Lorenzo Giuseppe “Joseph” Casalegno and Florence McGowan). Lorenzo was born in California, to parents from Piedmont, Italy, Giovanni Felice Casalegno and Carolina/Maria Domenica Garbero. Florence was born in California, the daughter of William Henry McGowan/McGowen and Hannah Hunt, who was English.
Gavin’s paternal grandmother is Donna M. Cale.
Gavin’s maternal grandfather is Howard Michael Fannin (the son of Eldridge Fannin and Opal Mae Tackett). Opal was born in Kentucky.
Gavin’s maternal grandmother is Patricia Strohl.
Sources: Obituary of Gavin’s paternal great-grandmother, Florence (McGowan) Casalegno – http://www.sfgate.com
Obituary of Gavin’s maternal great-grandmother, Opal Mae (Tackett) Fannin – http://www.legacy.com
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Susan Holmes – “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and “The Spin Crowd” Premiere Party – Arrivals – Trousdale – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 2 – False – Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos
Birth Name: Susan Elizabeth Holmes
Place of Birth: Bowling Green, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 5, 1972
Ethnicity: Irish, English, possibly other
Susan Holmes is an American model, television personality, and swimsuit designer.
Susan is the daughter of Judith and John Holmes. Susan is married to musician Duff McKagan, with whom she has two children.
Susan’s paternal grandfather is Clifford Holmes (the son of John Randall Holmes and Margaret/Margarith Hines). Clifford was born in Ohio. John was born in Ohio, the son of Robert Holmes, who was Irish, and of Mary Downs. Margaret was born in Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence Hines, who was Irish, and of Mary Manning.
Susan’s paternal grandmother is named Susan.
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Birth Name: Sarah Gabriella Yarkin
Place of Birth: Alameda, California, United States
Date of Birth: May 28, 1993
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Sarah Yarkin is an American actress.
Sarah’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph “Joey” Yarkin.
Sarah’s paternal grandmother was Pearl Galpern (the daughter of Olia Galpern and Nachum).
Sarah’s maternal grandfather was named Seymour Rubinoff.
Sarah’s maternal grandmother was Doris Weinstein (the daughter of Joe Weinstein and Annie). Joe was born in Deveen, Russia, likely as Joe Mazursky, and was the son of Chay Fagel.
Sources: Obituary of Sarah’s paternal grandmother, Pearl Galpern – https://www.jweekly.com
Obituary of Sarah’s maternal grandmother, Doris Weinstein – http://www.tributes.com
History of Sarah’s maternal grandmother’s family – http://users.bestweb.net
Birth Name: Michelle de Paula Firmo Reinaldo
Place of Birth: Ceilândia, Federal District, Brazil
Date of Birth: 22 March, 1980
Ethnicity: Brazilian [Portuguese, Indigenous, African]
Michelle Bolsonaro has been the First Lady of Brazil, since 1 January, 2019. She was previously a parliamentary secretary of the Chamber of Deputies.
She is the daughter of Maria das Graças Firmo Ferreira and Vicente de Paulo Reinaldo.
Michelle is married to the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro She has two children, including a daughter with Jair.
Her husband has said:
I have blue eyes and my wife is of African descent. My father-in-law lives in Ceilândia, he is known in his circle of friends as Paulo Negão. He is not black, it is a mixture of Portuguese, black, and indigenous.
Michelle’s paternal grandfather was named Damásio Reinaldo de Souza.
Michelle’s paternal grandmother was Tarcisa Gomes Batista (the daughter of José Gomes da Silva and Antônia Tôrres Batista).
Source: Genealogy of Michelle Bolsonaro (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Birth Name: Michael L. Doneger
Place of Birth: Hewlett, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 21, 1986
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Michael Doneger is an American writer and actor.
Michael is the son of Valerie and Abraham Doneger. Michael’s parents are Jewish.
Michael’s paternal grandfather is Henry Doneger (the son of Abraham Lewis Doneger and Anna “Annie” Moskowitz). Henry was born in New York. Abraham was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Mowszo Wolfowicz Donejgier and Chaja Rejza Jdzkowna. Anna was born in New York, to parents from Hungary.
Michael’s paternal grandmother is Rita Roberts (the daughter of Jesse Roberts and Gerry/Jerry Levitt). Rita was born in New York. Jesse was born in New York, the son of Joseph Roberts, who was from Germany, and of Annie Noah, whose parents were from Russia. Gerry was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Solomon Levitt and Esther/Ester.
Michael’s maternal grandfather is George Familant/Familiant (the son of William Familant and Bessie Mellen). George was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Russia. William was the son of Samuel Familant and Esther Winegrad. Bessie was the daughter of Louis Mellen and Frieda Kaplan.
Michael’s maternal grandmother is Phyllis E. Pullman (the daughter of Jacob “Jack” Pullman and Sally). Phyllis was born in Massachusetts. Jacob was born in either Lithuania or Latvia. Sally was from Russia.
Sources: Genealogy of Michael Doneger – http://www.geni.com
Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandfather, George Familant/Familiant – http://www.legacy.com
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Skai Jackson – 2018 Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood – Arrivals – Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 8, 2002
Ethnicity: African-American
Skai Jackson is an American actress.
Birth: Johan Sebastian Walldén
Place of Birth: Gothenburg, Sweden
Date of Birth: 5 February 1995
Ethnicity: Swedish
Sebastian Walldén is a Swedish singer. He is the winner of Idol 2018. He is the son of Eva Monica (Hallberg) and Johan Mikael Walldén.
Sebastian’s paternal grandfather is Stig Ingvar Ture Walldén (the son of Ture Johan Walldén and Maja Blomstrand). Stig was born in Gothenburg. Sebastian’s great-grandfather Ture was the son of Johan August Walldén and Amanda Christiansdotter. Maja was the daughter of Otto Emanuel Blomstrand and Christina Wilhelmina Lindström.
Sebastian’s paternal grandmother is Ingrid Birgitta Olofsson (the daughter of Fritz Valdemar Olofsson and Anna Viktoria Vilhelmsson). Ingrid was born in Lundby, Västra Götaland. Fritz was the son of Oscar (later Oskar) Albin Olofsson and Johanna Carolina Carlsdotter. Anna Viktoria was the daughter of Gotthilf Wilhelmsson and Josefina Albertina Abrahamsdotter.
Sebastian’s maternal grandfather was Sune Ingemar Hallberg (the son of Sven Harald Hallberg and Edit Christina, later Kristina, Nordqvist). Sune was born in Gothenburg. Sven was the son of Erik Olof Hallberg and Emma Carolina Svensdotter. Edit was the daughter of Josef Johansson Nordqvist and Ida Charlotta Olsson.
Sebastian’s maternal grandmother was Ulla Inger Anita Rosvall (the daughter of Gustaf Rudolf Hilmer Rosvall and Herta Ingeborg Karlsson). Ulla was born in Östra Sönnarslöv, Skåne. Gustaf was the son of Gustaf Rosvall and Hanna Olsson. Herta was the daughter of Adolf Karlsson and Sigrid Tufvesdotter.
Sources: Birth record of Sebastian’s paternal grandfather, Stig Ingvar Ture Walldén – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s paternal great-grandfather, Ture Johan Walldén – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Johan August Walldén – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Amanda Christiansdotter – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s paternal great-grandmother, Maja Blomstrand – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Genealogy of Sebastian’s paternal great-grandmother, Maja (Blomstrand) Walldén – https://www.myheritage.com
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s paternal grandmother, Ingrid Birgitta Olofsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s paternal great-grandfather, Fritz Valdemar Olofsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Oscar Albin Olofsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Johanna Carolina Carlsdotter – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Genealogies of Sebastian’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Viktoria (Vilhelmsson) Olofsson – https://www.myheritage.com
https://www.myheritage.com
Birth record of Sebastian’s maternal grandfather, Sune Ingemar Hallberg – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal great-grandfather, Sven Harald Hallberg – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Genealogy of Sebastian’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Erik Olof Hallberg – https://www.myheritage.com
Genealogy of Sebastian’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Emma Carolina (Svensdotter) Hallberg – https://www.myheritage.com
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal great-grandmother, Edit Christina Nordqvist – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Josef Johansson Nordqvist – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Ida Charlotta Olsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal grandmother, Ulla Inger Anita Rosvall – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal great-grandfather, Gustaf Rudolf Hilmer Rosvall – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Gustaf Rosvall – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Hanna Olsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal great-grandmother, Herta Ingeborg Karlsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Adolf Karlsson – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Baptismal record of Sebastian’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Sigrid Tufvesdotter – https://sok.riksarkivet.se
Place of Birth: Boulder, Colorado, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 29, 1986
Ethnicity: German, as well as Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, English, and Swiss-German
Lucas Elliot Eberl is an American actor, director, and writer. He is the son of Patricia Jo (Buschman) and Dennis Donald Eberl.
Lucas’ maternal grandfather was David Riedinger Buschman (the son of Herbert Henry Buschman and Josephine R./A. Riedinger). Herbert was the son of John Buschman/Bushman, who was German, and Mary Michael, whose parents were German. Josephine was the daughter of David Riedinger and Anna Mae Oertle, and all her grandparents were German.
Lucas’ maternal grandmother was Peggy L. Laughlin (the daughter of Logan Laughlin and Carrie Elsie Harper). Lucas’ grandmother Peggy was of Irish, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, English, and Swiss-German descent. Logan was the son of Charles Sumner Laughlin and Lavonia/Lavinia Fullenwider. Carrie was the daughter of James Westlake Harper and Nancy Louisa Hinchman.
Sources: Obituary of Lucas’ maternal grandfather, David Riedinger Buschman – https://obits.cleveland.com/
Obituary of Lucas’ great-grandfather, Herbert Henry Buschman – https://www.familysearch.org/
Obituary of Lucas’ great-grandmother, Josephine R./A. Riedinger – https://www.familysearch.org/
Lucas’ maternal grandfather, David Riedinger Buschman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
David on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Lucas’ great-grandfather, Herbert Henry Buschman, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Genealogy of Lucas’ maternal grandmother, Peggy L. Laughlin – https://wc.rootsweb.com/
Birth Name: Anne Igartiburu Verdes
Place of Birth: Elorrio, Basque Country, Spain
Date of Birth: 18 February, 1969
Ethnicity: Basque, 1/4th Galician
Anne Igartiburu is a Spanish television presenter and actress. Since 1997, Igartiburu has presented daily celebrity news programme Corazón on Televisión Española. . From 2005 to 2009 she hosted the Spanish adaptation of Dancing with the Stars.
She was married to ballet dancer Igor Yebra. Igartiburu has two adopted daughters, Noa (born 2000 in India) and Carmen (born 2011 in Vietnam). In 2015, she married conductor Pablo Heras-Casado. On 13 June 2016 she gave birth to their first baby son, Nicolás.
Anne is the daughter of José Manuel Igartiburu and Lourdes Verdes Elorria.
Anne stated that her maternal grandfather was from Verdes, Galicia, Spain.
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Navid Negahban – 42nd Annual Peace Over Violence Humanitarian Awards – Arrivals – Beverly Hills Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Janice Ogata / PRPhotos.com
Place of Birth: Mashhad, Iran
Date of Birth: June 2, 1968
Ethnicity: Iranian (Persian)
Navid Negahban is an Iranian-American actor.
Navid has lived in Turkey and Germany, before moving to the U.S.
Duckie Thot – 2017 BET Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: phred mosbey / PR Photos
Birth Name: Nyadak Thot
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date of Birth: October 23, 1995
Ethnicity: Sudanese
Duckie Thot is an Australian model and television personality. She is known for being a contestant on the eighth season of Australia’s Next Top Model.
Duckie’s parents are South Sudanese refugees who moved to Australia. They belong to the Nuer tribe of South Sudan.
Birth Name: Brian Douglas Unger
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 30, 1965
Ethnicity:
*German, possibly other (father)
*Romanian (mother)
Brian Unger is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and commentator. He is the son of Anna Eleanor “Ellie” (Gaspar) and Richard A. “Rich” Unger.
Brian’s paternal grandfather was Henry Herman/Harman Unger (the son of Edward Detrich Unger and Gesiane Katherine “Carie” Fehrenholtz/Fernholtz). Edward was born in Ohio, to German parents, Harmon Unger and Sophia Pundt. Gesiane was German, and was the son of Henry Fehrenholtz and Geseina Glander.
Brian’s paternal grandmother was Mary E.
Brian’s maternal grandparents were John Oprea and Florence Gaspar (the daughter of Steven/Steve Gaspar and Lena Secosan). John was Romanian. Florence was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Romanian parents, from Torontál County, Romania, and moved back to Romania as an infant.
Sources: Obituary of Brian’s father – https://www.legacy.com/
Obituary of Brian’s maternal grandmother – https://www.ancestry.com/boards/surnames.gaspar/56/mb.ashx
Brian’s paternal grandfather on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDRX-7QM
Brian’s maternal grandparents on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4ZS-GHD
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Place of Birth: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Date of Birth:3 July 1969
Ethnicity: German, 1/8 Albanian/Arbëreshë, possibly distant Italian
Family Background: Gedeon Burkhard is a German film and television actor. He is best known for his roles in the tv series Kommissar Rex and in the film Inglourious Basterds
Gedeon is the son of Elisabeth von Molo, an actress, and Wolfgang Burkhard.
Gedeon’s maternal grandfather was Conrad Kurt von Molo (the son of Walter von Molo and Rosa). Conrad, a film producer and editor, was born in Vienna, Austria. Walter was a German-language writer, and he was born in Šternberk, Moravia, Austria-Hungary (now in Czech Republic), to German parents from Bavaria.
Gedeon’s maternal grandmother was Beate Moissi (the daughter of Alexander Moissi and Maria). Beate was born in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Alexander, a notable Austrian/German stage actor, was born in Trieste, Austria-Hungary (now in Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy), to Konstantin Moisiu, an Albanian entrepeneur from Kavajë or Durrës, and Amalia de Rada, who was from Trieste and of Arbëreshë background (ethnic Albanians living in Italy), and whose own father was from Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Alexander Moissi’s father is sometimes described as being of Vlach/Aromanian background (a Romance ethnic group native to the Balkans).
Although a Christian, during his life Alexander Moissi was often labeled by the press in Germanic countries as Jewish or of at least partial Jewish descent due to his name (which translates to “Moses”) and his friendly relationship with fellow Jewish actors at a time when anti-semitism was on the rise
Genealogy of Aaron Burckhard (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com/
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Birth Name: Natalie Jenette Lander
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 28, 1983
Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% British Isles/English
Natalie Lander is an American actress, voice actress, and singer. She is the daughter of actress and photographer Kathy Fields (Kathy Lynn Fields) and actor, voice actor, comedian, composer, musician, and baseball scout David L. Lander (David Leonard Landau).
Natalie’s paternal grandparents were Saul Landau and Stella Goldman. Saul and Stella were Jewish.
Natalie’s maternal grandfather was Freddie Fields (born Frederick Feldman; the son of Jacob Feldman and Jeanette Suwalske), a theatrical agent and film producer. Jacob was born in Russia, the son of Henry/Zayde Feldman and Ruth Bubbe. Jeanette was also born in Russia.
Natalie’s maternal grandmother was actress Edith Fellows (born Edith Marilyn Fellows; the daughter of Willis Sylvester Fellows and Harriet). Willis was the son of George Sylvester Fellows and Elizabeth Matilda Lamb, who was English.
Source:
https://www.geni.com/people/David-Lander/6000000036041444957
https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=vrc84&id=I2768
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Birth Name: Christian James Madsen
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: February 8, 1990
Ethnicity:
*paternal grandfather – Danish
*paternal grandmother – Irish, English, Scottish, German
*mother – Italian
Christian Madsen is an American actor. He is the son of actress Jeannine Bisignano (Janeane Bisignano) and actor, director, writer, producer, poet, and photographer Michael Madsen. His aunt is actress Virginia Madsen.
Christian’s paternal grandfather was Cal Madsen (the son of Søren/Samuel Madsen and Anna Marie Andersen). Soren and Anna were Danish. Søren was the son of Jorgan Madsen and Sisel Thomsen.
Christian’s paternal grandmother is Elaine Madsen (born Elaine Loretta Melson, the daughter of Lance Eugene Melson and Lavina Loretta Shay). Elaine was born in Illinois, and is a prominent author and filmmaker. Lance was the son of Luther Elmore Melson and Dorothy Christine “Dolly” Williams. Lavina was the daughter of Harry Earnest Shay and Cora Lavina Rhodes. Christian’s aunt Virginia has stated that her mother is of part Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.
Christian’s maternal grandfather was Flavio Fank Bisignano (the son of Salvatore Bisignano and Sadie Miarono). Flavio was born in Rhode Island, to Italian parents.
Christian’s maternal grandmother was Carrie Theresa Castro (the daughter of Leborio/Lee Castro and Laura/Lara Cardella). Carrie was born in California, to Italian parents.
Sources: Genealogies of Christian Madsen (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Death record of Christian’s paternal great-grandfather, Søren/Samuel Madsen – https://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Christian’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Luther Elmore Melson – http://www.findagrave.com
Christian’s paternal great-grandmother, Lavina Loretta Shay (then under her stepfather’s surname, Jennings), on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Christian’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Harry Earnest Shay – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Christian’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Harry Earnest Shay, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
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