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LuLu Lambros

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04/02/2019 – Lulu Lambros – Sneaker Ball hosted by Kaylyn Slevin – Benefit for A Place Called Home’s Cinderella and Prince Charming Project – Private Estate – Calabasas, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Gisele Rebeiro / PR Photos

Birth Name: Lucia Lambros

Place of Birth: Santa Monica, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 9, 2003

Ethnicity:
*Greek (father)
*Croatian, Mexican (mother)

LuLu Lambros is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is the daughter of Marcella T. (Vladich) and Damian V. Lambros.

Lulu’s paternal grandfather was Vasilios Simos “Bill” Lambros (the son of Simon D. Lambros and Anna S.). Vasilios was born in Washington D.C., to Greek parents.

Lulu’s paternal grandmother was Helen J. Liacouras. Helen was born in Pennsylvania, to Greek parents.

Lulu’s maternal grandfather was Svetco/Cvjetko Vladich. Svetco was likely Croatian.

Lulu’s maternal grandmother was Maria Teresa Gutierrez Vasquez. Maria Teresa was born in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Sources: Obituary of Lulu’s paternal grandfather, Vasilios Simos “Bill” Lambros – https://www.legacy.com/

Lulu’s paternal grandfather, Vasilios Simos “Bill” Lambros, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Lulu’s maternal grandmother, Maria Teresa Gutierrez Vasquez – https://www.mcnerneysmortuary.com/


Eric Burdon

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Birth Name: Eric Victor Burdon

Place of Birth: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Date of Birth: May 11, 1941

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Eric Burdon is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He has previously been the singer of the rock band The Animals and the funk band War.

Eric is the son of Irene (Taylor) and Matthew B. Burdon. His father is English. His mother is Irish, and lived in Scotland before moving to England.

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Elizabeth Ludlow

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Birth Name: Elizabeth Faith Ludlow

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

Date of Birth: June 5, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Dutch, German, Scottish, other

Elizabeth Ludlow is an American actress.

Elizabeth has been described as “mixed”. She was raised in Savannah, Georgia. Her mother is possibly from South Africa.

Elizabeth’s paternal grandmother is Faith Trimble Ludlow (the daughter of George Sullivan Ludlow and Grace Darling Fackler). Faith was born in New York. George was born in New Jersey, the son of Richard G. Ludlow and Jeanetta/Jennet/Jennett R. VanCamp. Grace was born in either Ohio or Kentucky, the daughter of George W. Fackler and Fannie J. Trimble.

Sources: http://www.blackfilm.com

Obituary of Elizabeth’s paternal grandmother, Faith Trimble Ludlow – http://www.legacy.com

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Mary Lambert

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Birth Name: Mary Danielle Lambert

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 3, 1989

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly other

Mary Lambert is an American singer and songwriter.

Mary’s paternal grandparents likely are Stuart Douglas Sims and Nancy Mae Mearkle/Merkle.

Mary’s maternal grandfather is named John David Lambert.

Mary’s maternal grandmother is Mary Velta Glover (the daughter of Edwin Julius Glover and Mary Lydia Goodman). Mary was born in Oklahoma. Edwin was born in Minnesota, the son of Julius Edwin Glover and Ella Augusta/Agusta Lewis. Mary Lydia was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of Van Walker Goodman and Anna Mary/Mae Showalter.

Sources: Obituary of Mary’s maternal great-grandfather, Edwin Julius Glover – http://www.findagrave.com

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Nick Sandow

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Birth Name: Nicholas J. Sandow

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

Date of Birth: August 3, 1966

Ethnicity:
*Italian, some Irish (mother)

Nick Sandow is an American actor.

Nick’s maternal grandfather is Giuseppe Domenico “Joseph” Trimarco (the son of Vincenzo Trimarco/Tremaco and Mary Agnes Canavan). Joseph was born in New York. Vincenzo was born in the province of Salerno, Campania region, Italy. Mary Agnes was born in the U.S., the daughter of John Canavan/Cannavan and Anna/Hannah Crowley, who were of Irish descent.

Nick’s maternal grandmother is Antimina Verde (the daughter of Antonio Verde and Domenica Vallefusco). Antimina was born in Naples, Italy.

Source: Information about Nick’s mother – http://www.myheritage.com

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Christian Gudegast

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Birth Name: Christian M. Gudegast

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

Date of Birth: February 9, 1970

Ethnicity:
*German (father)
*English, Swedish, possibly other (mother)

Christian Gudegast is an American writer and filmmaker.

Christian is the son of Dale and German-American actor Eric Braeden (born Hans-Jörg Gudegast). His aunt (mother’s half-sister) is actress Sigrid Valdis.

Christian’s maternal grandfather is surnamed Russell.

Christian’s maternal grandmother is Myrle/Mirle Esther Hardwick (the daughter of Frederick William Hardwick and Ethel Hope Halliwell/Hollowell). Fred was born in Washington, the son of W. Hardwick and a mother from Sweden. Ethel was born in Warnambool, Victoria, Australia, the daughter of John Halliwell and Martha Chislett.

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Matt Spicer

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Birth Name: Matthew S. Spicer

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

Date of Birth: June 10, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Irish, possibly other

Matt Spicer is an American writer and producer.

Matt’s paternal grandfather is Douglas/Douglass Vernon Spicer (the son of Charles Spicer and Edna McDermott). Douglas was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was born in Illinois, the son of Stephen A. Douglas Spicer and Anna Henricks. Edna was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Tiney McDermott, whose father was Irish, and of Lydia Emma Baldwin.

Matt’s paternal grandmother is named Phyllis A. Walls.

Source: Obituary of Matt’s paternal grandfather, Douglas V. Spicer – http://www.newspaperarchive.com

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Kaylee Bryant

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Birth Name: Kaylee Kaneshiro

Place of Birth: Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 1, 1997

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

Kaylee Bryant is an American actress.

Kaylee’s paternal grandfather is Kenneth Koichi Kaneshiro (the son of Kanesuke/Kamesuke Kaneshiro and Hanayo). Kenneth was born in Hawaii. Kanesuke was born in Japan, the son of Yoyen/Yozen Koneshiro. Hanayo was born in Hawaii, to Japanese parents.

Kaylee’s paternal grandmother is Marie Theresa Mutchler (the daughter of Frederick Gerald Mutchler and Anne/Ann Marie Healy). Marie was born in Wisconsin. Kaylee’s great-grandfather Frederick was born in Wisconsin, the son of Fred Peter Mutchler, whose parents were German, and of Cecilia/Celia Elgas/Elgass, whose father was German. Anne was born in Illinois, the daughter of Michael Dennis Healy, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary Bridget Cecilia Quinn.

Kaylee’s maternal grandfather is Norman Roy Mullison (the son of Elroy Mullison and Beatrice Elinor Jacobsen). Norman was born in California. Elroy was born in Iowa, the son of Ross Elmer Mullison and Clara May Hunter. Beatrice was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the daughter of Jacob Jacobsen and Anna Beck.

Kaylee’s maternal grandmother is Janet Lea Hudspeth (the daughter of William James Hudspeth and Reva Kathryn Collup). Janet was born in Iowa. William was born in Kansas, the son of Albert Joseph Hudspeth and Rosa Weisman, whose parents were German. Reva was born in Iowa, the daughter of Stephen R. Collup and Ada Ethel Stubblefield.

Source: Obituary of Kaylee’s paternal great-grandmother, Hanayo Koneshiro – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kaylee’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), John Charles Mutchler – http://www.haightfuneralhome.com

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Hannah Ferguson

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Birth Name: Hannah Emily Rose Ferguson

Place of Birth: Santo Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 11, 1991

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, German, possibly French

Hannah Ferguson is an American model.

Hannah’s paternal grandfather is Samuel Chapin Ferguson (the son of Irving Bruce Ferguson and Marion Foss Severance). Samuel was born in New York. Irving was born in New York, the son of Irving Bruce Ferguson and Julia Stanley Chapin. Marion was born in New York, the daughter of Karl J. Severance and Kate M. Foss.

Hannah’s paternal grandmother is Barbara Justine Downes/Douns (the daughter of Wallace Downes and Lillian C. Appel). Barbara was born in New York. Wallace was born in New York, the son of Charles Leroy Downs and Lulu Francis Glover. Lillian was born in New York, the daughter of Robert Appel, whose parents were German, and of Josephine Lawler.

Hannah’s maternal grandfather is possibly Maurice Lucien Delibes. Maurice was of French descent.

Hannah’s maternal grandmother is Lisa Perin/Perrin (the daughter of Charles H. Perin and Victoria A. Wolbert). Lisa was born in Ohio. Charles was born in Ohio, the son of Artemas Day Perin and Alice Woodward. Victoria was born in Kentucky, to German parents, Herman Henry Wolbert and Josephine Meyer.

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

Obituary of Hannah’s paternal grandmother, Barbara Justine (Downes) Ferguson Baker – http://www.pelhamplus.com

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Randy Meisner

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Birth Name: Randall Herman Meisner

Place of Birth: Scottsbluff, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 8, 1946

Ethnicity: Volga German

Family Background: Randy Meisner is an American musician. He is known as the bassist for legendary rock band Eagles. Other members of the band were Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder and Joe Walsh.

Randy is the son of Herman Meisner and Emilie Haun. His father was born in Colorado and his mother was born at sea. All Randy’s four grandparents were Volga Germans (ethnic Germans from Russia).

Randy’s paternal grandparents were Alexander “Alex” Meisner (the son of Jakob Meisner) and Pauline. They were born in Grimm (now Kamensky, Saratov Oblast, Russia)

Randy’s maternal grandparents were Johannes G. Haun and Dorothea Elizabeth Groh. They were born in Russia, likely in Hussenbach (now Linyovo, Volgograd Oblast)

Source: http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/

Randy’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census: https://www.familysearch.org/

Randy’s mother on the 1930 U.S Census: https://www.familysearch.org/

Genealogies of Randy’s parents: https://www.findagrave.com/

History of Meisner family: https://web.archive.org/

 

Bernie Leadon

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Birth Name: Bernard Mathew Leadon III

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

Date of Birth: July 19, 1947

Ethnicity: Irish, as well as some French-Canadian, distant English

Family Background: Bernie Leadon is an American musician. He was the lead guitarist for legendary rock band Eagles

Bernie is the son of Bernard Matthew Leadon, Jr., an aeronautical engineer and airplane designer, and Ann Teresa Sweetser. His parents were devout Roman Catholics. Bernie’s brother is musician Tom Leadon.

Bernie’s paternal grandfather was Bernard “Barney” Matthew Leadon. He was born in Minnesota, to an Irish father and a mother from Wisconsin.

Bernie’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Cecelia McDonnell (the daughter of Patrick Joseph McDonnell and Catherine Rouin). Ruth was born in Minnesota. Patrick was the son of James McDonnell and Bridget Reilly, who were Irish. Catherine was French-Canadian.

Bernie’s maternal grandfather was Theodore Horatio Sweetser, an urologist (the son of Horatio Bartholomew Sweetser and Teresa Mary Ann Josephine). Theodore was born in Minnesota. Horatio Bartholomew, a physicist and surgeon from Brooklyn, New York, was the son of Horatio Sweetser, who was from Athol, Massachusetts, and Delia Kelly, who was Irish. Teresa was born in Canada, to an Irish father and a mother also from Canada

Bernies’ maternal grandmother was Marion/Marian Higgins. Marion was born in Minnesota, to a father from Wisconsin and a mother from New York, and of was likely of at least partial Irish descent. Marion’s family had roots in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Genealogy of Bernie’s father (focusing on his own father’s side): https://www.findagrave.com/

Obituary of Bernie’s father: https://www.legacy.com/

Bernie’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census: https://www.familysearch.org/

Genealogy of Bernie’s paternal grandmother: https://www.geni.com/

Genealogy of Bernie Leadon (focusing on his mother’s side): https://www.geni.com/

Bernie’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census: https://www.familysearch.org/

Bernie’s maternal grandfather, Theodore Horatio Sweetser, on the 1910 U.S Census: https://www.familysearch.org/

Bernie’s maternal great-grandfather, Horatio Bartolomew Sweetser, on the 1880 U.S. Census: https://www.familysearch.org/

Information about Bernie’s mother’s family: http://www2.mnhs.org/

 

Randolph Mantooth

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Birth Name: Randy DeRoy Mantooth

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

Date of Birth: September 19, 1945

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, possibly 1/128th Cherokee Native American

Randolph Mantooth is an American actor. He is the son of Sadie Ernestine (Neddenreip) and Donald Delois “Buck” Mantooth.

Randolph’s father was of British Isles and some German descent, and possibly also had about 1/64th Cherokee Native American ancestry. His mother was of three quarters German and one quarter British Isles/English descent.

Randolph’s fourth great-grandfather, Thomas “Cherokee Tom” Mantooth, was said to be of half Cherokee Native American descent. It’s said that he was the son of John Monteith, who was of Scottish and English descent, and of Mildred Al Lin Nih “Aline”, a Cherokee Native American, and that John changed his surname to Mantooth when marrying Mildred. It’s not clear if this is true. More about the issue can be read here.

Randolph’s paternal grandfather was John Crittendon Mantooth (the son of Stephen Claborn M. Mantooth and Theodocia/Eudochia Elisabeth “Dosha” Lingenfelter). Stephen was the son of Dan Mantooth and Harriet Mantooth. Theodocia was the daughter of John Lingenfelter and Elizabeth.

Randolph’s paternal grandmother was Mattie Lou/Lula/Lulu Christian (the daughter of ? Christian and Mary E.).

Randolph’s maternal grandfather was Ernest/Ernst August Neddenriep/Neddenreip (the son of Diedrich Heinrich Neddenreip and Hilkelina Mathilde Klumker). Ernest was born in Nebraska, to German parents. Diedrich was the son of Christof Christian Neddenreip and Ylse Maria Oehlerich. Hilkelina was the daughter of Martin Klumker and Hilkelina Fehntjer Ries.

Randolph’s maternal grandmother was Lovey Isabelle Peters (the son of George Peters and Sarah Isabelle Goodman). George was the son of German parents, John Peters and Ann. Sarah was the daughter of James Lindsey Goodman and Mary Jane Buster.

Sources: Genealogy of Randolph Mantooth – https://www.findagrave.com/
https://gw.geneanet.org/

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Jamie McShane

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Birth Name: Jamie Nelson Simon

Place of Birth: Saddle River, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 22, 1966

Ethnicity: Irish, Dutch, German, English

Jamie McShane is an American actor. He is sometimes credited as Jamie Nelson Simon.

Jamie’s paternal grandfather is Chester Nelson Simon (the son of John Simon and Mary L. Ackerson). John was born in England. Mary was born in New Jersey, the daughter of James H. Ackerson and Ann Rachel Haring.

Jamie’s paternal grandmother is Madge Viola Clarke (the daughter of James Welles Elliott Clarke and Clara Bywater). Madge was born in New York. Jamie’s great-grandfather James was born in England, the son of James Clarke and Mary Ann Thomas. Clara was born in England, the daughter of Owen Griffin Bywater and Emma Negus.

Jamie’s maternal grandfather is Edwin Greer Noonburg (the son of Isaac Noonburg and Louisa Greer/Grear). Edwin was born in New Jersey. Isaac was born in New Jersey, to Dutch parents, William Noonburg and Margaret/Margeret Hartley. Louisa was born in California, the daughter of John Greer/Grear, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary, whose parents were English and German.

Jamie’s maternal grandmother is Monica Kelly/Kelley (the daughter of Charles Kelly/Kelley). Monica was born in New Jersey, to Irish parents.

Source: Obituary of Jamie’s maternal grandmother, Monica (Kelly) Noonburg – http://www.legacy.com

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Shanley Caswell

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Birth Name: Shanley Elizabeth Caswell

Place of Birth: Sarasota, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 3, 1991

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Swedish

Shanley Caswell is an American actress.

Shanley’s paternal grandfather is John Ross Caswell (the son of John Caswell and Margaret Kennedy Ross). Shanley’s grandfather John was born in Massachusetts. Shanley’s great-grandfather John was born in Massachusetts, the son of John Caswell and Gertrude Robbins. Margaret was born in Virginia, the daughter of Arthur Melvin Ross and Margaret Hughes Kennedy.

Shanley’s paternal grandmother is named Carol Bradley.

Shanley’s maternal grandfather is Edward Louis Shanley (the son of Frank Henry Shanley and Anna M. Swanson). Edward was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Pennsylvania, the son of John Shanley and Isabelle M. Morrow. Anna was born in Sweden, the daughter of John P. Swanson.

Shanley’s maternal grandmother is Sadie Ardelle Nicholson (the daughter of Samuel Roy “Barney” Nicholson and Clara Belle Rodgers). Sadie was born in Pennsylvania. Samuel was born in Pennsylvania, the son of John Nicholson and Hannah M. Naughton. Clara was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Thomas M. Rodgers and Henrietta Stephens.

Sources: Obituary of Shanley’s paternal grandfather, John Ross Caswell – http://concordfuneral.tributes.com

Obituary of Shanley’s maternal grandfather, Edward Louis Shanley – http://www.legacy.com

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Jamal Murray

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Birth Name: Jamal Murray

Place of birth: Kitchener, Ontario

Date of Birth: February 23, 1997 

Ethnicity:

Afro-Jamaican (father)

likely Caucasian (mother)

Jamal Murray is a professional basketball player who was drafted seventh overall in 2016 by the Denver Nuggets.

Murray was born to Roger Murray, a Jamaican man and Sylvia Murray, a Canadian. A pic of his parents can be seen here. Sylvia appears to have dark hair and could be of Mediterranean of Latino descent.

Source:

https://www.interbasket.net/


Ben Davies

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09/13/2016 – Ben Davies – “Hillsong: Let Hope Rise” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Benjamin Reed Davies

Place of Birth: likely Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 1, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Welsh

Ben Davies is an American actor. He is the son of Nise Davies (Sheryl Deanise Brown), a casting director and producer, and Bradford Jay “Brad” Davies.

Ben’s maternal grandfather was G. W. Brown.

 

Samantha Hoopes

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Birth Name: Samantha Marie Hoopes

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

Date of Birth: February 10, 1991

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, possibly other

Samantha Hoopes is an American model.

Samantha’s maternal grandfather is Thomas Francis Moran (the son of Norman Sylvester Moran and Sarah Cecelia O’Toole). Thomas was born in Pennsylvania. Norman was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Thomas F. Moran, who was Irish, and of Agnes M. Bernicker/Berhicker, whose father was born in France, and was of German descent. Sarah was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Francis O’Toole and Julia Marie Creenan.

Samantha’s maternal grandmother is named Elizabeth Ann Clark.

Sources: Genealogy of Samantha Hoopes (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Samantha’s maternal grandfather, Thomas Francis Moran – http://www.dignitymemorial,com

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Justin Bruening

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Birth Name: Justin Shane Bruening

Place of Birth: St. Helena, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 24, 1979

Ethnicity: German, English, possibly other

Justin Bruening is an American actor and model.

He has a child with his wife, actress Alexa Havins.

Justin’s paternal grandparents likely are Charles Nesbitt and Betty Strait.

Justin’s maternal grandfather is Arthur Joseph Bruening (the son of Carl Albert Bruening and Matilda/Mathilda Marie “Tillie” Lammers). Arthur was born in Nebraska. Carl was born in Nebraska, the son of Bernard Hermann Bruening, who was German, and of Mary Schrempp, whose parents were German. Matilda was born in Nebraska, to German parents, John Lammers and Maria Stratman.

Justin’s maternal grandmother is named Grace Elnor Eaton (likely the daughter of Willis Dewey Eaton and Bertha Elizabeth). Grace was born in Nebraska. Willis was born in Nebraska, the son of Charles Frank Eaton and Viola Baker. Bertha was born in Nebraska.

Source: Marriage record of Justin’s mother and (likely) father – http://www.familysearch.org

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Sébastien Haller

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Birth Name:Sébastien Haller

Place of Birth:Ris Orangis, Paris, France

Date of Birth:22 June 1994

Ethnicity:

*French (father)
*Ivorian (mother)

Family Background:Sébastien Haller is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Eintracht Frankfurt.Haller was born in France to a French father and an Ivorian mother.

Source:

https://www.lemonde.fr/

https://www.sofoot.com/f

 

 

Sheree Fletcher

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08/13/2017 – Sheree Fletcher – 42nd Annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant – Arrivals – Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos 

Birth Name:Sheree Elizabeth Zampino

Place of Birth:New York, USA

Date of Birth:November 16, 1967

Ethnicity:

*Italian (father)
*African American (mother)

Family Background: Sheree Fletcher was born on November 16, 1967 in New York, USA as Sheree Elizabeth Zampino. She is an actress and producer, known for Our Journey , When the Time Comes  and Oh Drama! Her Father is Italian and Her Mother African American.

Source:https://www.earnthenecklace.com/sheree-zampino-wiki-will-smith-ex-wife/

 

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