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Bear McCreary

May 16, 2019, 5:47 am
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Birth Name: Julian P. McCreary

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

Date of Birth: February 17, 1979

Ethnicity: Armenian (maternal grandmother), Irish, English, German, Swedish, Swiss-German, French-Canadian

Bear McCreary is an American musician and composer.

He was raised in Bellingham, Washington. Bear’s brother, Brendan McCreary, is also a musician.

Bear is married to singer and songwriter Raya Yarbrough, with whom he has a child.

Bear’s paternal grandfather is Julian Percival McCreary (the son of Julian Percival McCreary and Mary Belle Koger). Bear’s grandfather Julian was born in South Carolina. Bear’s great-grandfather Julian was born in South Carolina, the son of John Ashley McCreary and Cornelia Ann Odom/Odum. Mary Belle was born in Brazil, to American parents from South Carolina, James William Koger and Frances Selina/Salina Smith.

Bear’s paternal grandmother is Isabelle/Isabella P. McBreen (the daughter of Patrick H. McBreen and Catherine/Katherine A.). Isabelle was born in Connecticut, to parents from Ireland.

Bear’s maternal grandfather is William Jesse/Jess Johnson (the son of William Andrew Johnson and Evelyn Mae/May Henderson). Bear’s grandfather William was born in Idaho. Bear’s great-grandfather William was born in Utah, the son of William Andrew August Johnson, whose parents were Swedish, and of Jeanettie Lance. Evelyn was born in England, the daughter of William Ernest Henderson and Norah Jane Rogers.

Bear’s maternal grandmother is Peggy Kalpakian (the daughter of Harry H. Kalpakian and Helen Clark). Peggy was born in Constantinople, Turkey (now Istanbul). Harry and Helen were born in Kayseri, Turkey, and Adana, Turkey, respectively, and were listed as Armenian speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Sources: Marriage record of Bear’s maternal grandparents, William Jess Johnson and Peggy Kalpakian – http://www.familysearch.org

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Karol G

May 16, 2019, 5:49 am
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04/25/2019 – Karol G – 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards – Arrivals – Mandalay Bay Events Center, Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino Mandalay Bay Events Center, Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA -Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Carolina Giraldo Navarro

Place of Birth: Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Date of Birth: 14 February 1991

Ethnicity: Colombian [Spanish (Andalusian, Asturian, Canary Islander, Cantabrian, Castilian, Extremaduran, Leonese Valencian), Basque, Indigenous (Muisca and Tahamí), remote Sephardi Jewish], distant Indigenous Peruvian [Quechua], as well as remote Indigenous Panamanian and Portuguese

Karol G is a Colombian reggaeton singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of musician Juan Guillermo Giraldo Ramírez and Martha Navarro.

Karol’s paternal grandfather was Tomás Giraldo González (the son of José de Jesús Giraldo and Rufina González)

Karol’s paternal grandmother was Aura Rosa Ramírez Pineda (the daughter of Marco Antonio Eugenio Ramírez Gómez and María Concepción Pineda Jiménez). Marco was the son of José María Ramírez Serna and María Andrea Nimfa Abelina Gómez Zuluaga. Concepción was the daughter of Liborio María Pineda Gómez and María Mercedes Felicidad Jiménez Gómez.

Source: Genealogy of Karol G (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Betsy Wolfe

May 16, 2019, 5:50 am
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Birth Name: Elizabeth Marie Wolfe

Place of Birth: Visalia, Tulare, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 1, 1982

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, 1/8th Bohemian Czech, likely Dutch

Betsy Wolfe is an American actress and singer.

Betsy is the daughter of Bonnie Bridges and William Wolfe.

Betsy’s paternal grandfather is William D. Wolfe (the son of John Howard Wolfe and Gladys G. Maple). William was born in Nebraska. John was born in Nebraska, the son of William Lysell “Willie” Wolfe and Catherine Katie Little. Gladys was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Patrick Patterson Maple, whose mother was Irish, and of Caroline “Carrie” Kroeger.

Betsy’s paternal grandmother is Donna Marie Wacha (the daughter of Leonard/Lenord T. Wacha and Iola Edith Van Housen). Donna was born in Nebraska. Leonard was born in Nebraska, the son of Thomas Edward Wacha, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Mary Mytiska, who was born in Czechia. Iola was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Anson Van Housen and Caroline M. Gutschow, whose parents were German.

Betsy’s maternal grandparents are surnamed Bridges and Brawner.

Sources: Obituary of Betsy’s paternal grandfather, William D. Wolfe – http://visaliatimesdelta.newspapers.com

Obituary of Betsy’s paternal grandmother, Donna Marie (Wacha) Wolfe – http://www.legacy.com

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Fernando Llorente

May 16, 2019, 5:54 am
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Birth Name: Fernando Javier Llorente Torres

Place of Birth: Pamplona, Navarre, Spain

Date of Birth: 26 February 1985

Ethnicity: Spanish (Navarrese)

Family Background: Fernando Llorente is a Spanish professional footballer. He plays as a striker for English club Tottenham Hotspur.

Fernardo is the son of Fernando Llorente and Isabel Torres.

Fernardo stands at 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)

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Sasha Luss

May 17, 2019, 12:54 am
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Place of Birth: Magadan, Russia

Date of Birth: June 6, 1992

Ethnicity: Russian

Sasha Luss is a Russian supermodel and actress. She was born in Magadan and raised in Moscow.

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Derek Cecil

May 17, 2019, 7:23 am
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09/17/2017 – Derek Cecil, Melissa Bruning – 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Derek Alan Cecil

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

Date of Birth: January 5, 1973

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish, distant French

Derek Cecil is an American actor. He is the son of Katherine Frances “Kathy” (Hughes) and David Allen Cecil.

Derek’s paternal grandfather was Eugene Benson Cecil.

Derek’s paternal grandmother was Ara Darlene Pirkle (the son of Jefferson Cisrow “Jeff” Pirkle and Sallie E. McCulley).

Derek’s maternal grandfather was Rupert Mack Hughes (the son of William Mack Henry Hughes and Ella Messer). William was the son of Thomas Pleasant Hughes and Sarah C. Adcox. Ella was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Messer and America Elizabeth Disheroon.

Derek’s maternal grandmother was June Corinne Moreman (the daughter of William Herlie Moreman and Biffie Grace Hart). William was the son of William Hill Moreman and Ethel Irene Jones. Biffie was the daughter of Thomas Adolphus Hart and Frances Cooke Adkinson.

Source: Derek’s paternal grandmother, Ara Darlene Pirkle, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CMKZ-W6Z

Genealogy of Derek’s maternal grandfather, Rupert Mack Hughes – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27455927

 

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Derek Cianfrance

May 17, 2019, 7:25 am
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Birth Name: Derek M. Cianfrance

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

Date of Birth: January 23, 1974

Ethnicity:
*Italian, possibly other (father)
*German, Austrian, some English (mother)

Derek Cianfrance is an American film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor.

Derek is married to Shannon Plumb, with whom he has two children.

Derek is the son of Janice and Gary Cianfrance.

Derek’s paternal grandfather is Thomas C. Cianfrance/Canfaraine (the son of Joseph Cianfrance/Canfaraine/Cianfarani and Louise). Thomas was born in Colorado. Joseph was born in Italy. Louise was born in Colorado, to Italian parents.

Derek’s paternal grandmother is Rita S.

Derek’s maternal grandfather is Hilmer Edwin Palisch (the son of Ernst/Ernest Rudolf Palisch and Cora/Kora Johanna Mueller). Hilmer was born in Missouri. Ernst was born in Missouri, the son of Theodore Ernst Palisch, whose parents were ethnic Germans from Germany and France, and of Josephine Theresia Bruhl, whose parents were Austrian. Cora was born in Missouri, the daughter of Ernst Benjamin Mueller, whose parents were German, and of Johanna Christiana Sommer, whose father was German and whose mother was the daughter of German parents.

Derek’s maternal grandmother is Alice Laura Burroughs (the daughter of Otto Franklin Burroughs and Magdalena Friederike Mueller). Alice was born in Missouri. Otto was born in Missouri, the son of Thomas Franklin Burroughs and Maria Ernestine “Mary” Schmidt, whose father was German and whose mother was the daughter of German parents.

Sources: Obituary of Derek’s paternal grandmother, Rita S. Cianfrance – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Derek’s maternal grandfather, Hilmer Edwin Palisch – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Derek’s maternal grandmother, Alice Laura (Burroughs) Palisch – http://www.legacy.com

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Deborah Secco

May 17, 2019, 7:26 am
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Birth Name: Deborah Fialho Secco

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Birth: November 26, 1979

Ethnicity: Brazilian [Portuguese, possibly Italian and other]

Deborah Secco is a Brazilian actress.

Deborah is the daughter of Silvia and Ricardo Secco.

Deborah has stated that one of her great-grandfathers was Italian. Her surname Secco, however, appears to have origins in Portugal.

Deborah’s paternal grandfather is Antonio Ribeiro Secco (the son of Alfredo Secco and Palmyra Ribeiro). Antonio was born in Rio de Janeiro. Alfredo was born in Portugal, the son of Antonio Joaquim Secco and Anna Ribalda. Palmyra was born in Portugal, the daughter of José Maria Ribeiro and Maria Agostinha Magalhães.

Deborah’s paternal grandmother is Edda da Silva Tindó/Pindó (the daughter of Dyocelli/Dyacelli/Dysulli Tindó/Pindó and Maria Barbosa da Silva). Edda was born in Rio de Janeiro. Dyocelli was born in Rio de Janeiro, the son of Antonio da Silveira Tindó/Pindó and Elvira Carvalho. Maria was born in Rio de Janeiro, the daughter of Carlos Antonio da Silva and Joaquina Barbosa.

Deborah’s maternal grandmother is named Lalinha.

Sources: Marriage record of Deborah’s paternal grandparents, Antonio Ribeiro Secco and Edda da Silva Tindó – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Deborah’s paternal great-grandparents, Alfredo Secco and Palmyra Ribeiro – http://www.familysearch.org

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Aline Weber

May 17, 2019, 7:26 am
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Birth Name: Cleusa Aline Weber

Place of Birth: Seara, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Date of Birth: March 22, 1989

Ethnicity: Brazilian [German, possibly other]

Aline Weber is a Brazilian model.

Aline is the daughter of Erci (Gruen) and Hilário Weber. Aline’s parents are of German descent.

Aline’s paternal grandmother is named Irma/Ilma Flora Waes.

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Matthew Atkinson

May 17, 2019, 7:27 am
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04/21/2015 – Matthew Atkinson – 2015 Daytime Emmy Awards Kick-off Celebration – Arrivals – The Hollywood Museum – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Birth Name: John Matthew Atkinson

Place of Birth: Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 27, 1987 (likely)

Ethnicity: Irish, Native American

Matthew Atkinson is an American actor and musician. He is the son of Constance V. “Connie” and James Paul “Jimmy” Atkinson.

A biography described Matthew as being of Irish and Native American descent.

 

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Bakari T. Sellers

May 18, 2019, 5:50 am
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Date of Birth: September 18, 1984

Ethnicity: African-American

Bakari T. Sellers is an American attorney, political commentator, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a member of the Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 90th district, from December 2006 to December 2014.

Bakari is the son of Gwendolyn and Cleveland Sellers, who is an educator and veteran civil rights activist. He is married to chiropractor Ellen Rucker Carter.

Bakari’s paternal grandparents were named Cleveland Sellers and Pauline.

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Astro

May 18, 2019, 6:06 am
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Birth Name: Brian Vaughn Bradley, Jr.

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

Date of Birth: September 27, 1996

Ethnicity: African-Jamaican

Astro is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He is also known as The Astronomical Kid, C.K.O, Coolest Kid Out, Stro, and Stro The MC.

His parents are both black. His mother is Jamaican. It is not clear if his father is also Jamaican.

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Zachary Laoutides

May 19, 2019, 3:36 am
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Birth Name: Zachary Laoutides

Place of Birth: Chicago, IL

Date of Birth: 12 December, 1986

Ethnicity: Sephardic, Greek, Turkish and Slovenian including small amounts of Polish and Scandinavian. Jewish [including small amounts of Indian Jewish, Moroccan Jewish with distant Jewish Puerto Rican and Brazilian roots].

Zachary Laoutides is an American actor and writer. His father was a football player of Sephardic, Greek, Turkish heritage and a quarter Slovenian with small amounts of Scandinavian.

Through his Jewish lineage, Zachary is a direct descendant of Levites from both the HaLevi and Benveniste families of Spain. The rest of Zachary’s ancestry is mostly Slovenian, along with some Polish and distant Scandinavian. Zachary’s maternal grandmother’s family was from Russia of Polish lineage and part Sephardic background, while one of Zachary’s parental great-grandmothers was Jewish (of Spanish Jewish, Moroccan Jewish, Indian Jewish, with remote Latino roots).

Zachary’s paternal grandmother’s family ‘Laoutides’ (coming from the Arabic word ‘al-lud’ the musical instrument his family ancestors used to build and play) were from the Aegean Islands and Smyrna Turkey of Greek, Turkish and Sephardic heritage. Both of Zachary’s grandfather’s families were from Austria of Slovenian origin, with his paternal grandfather being half Sephardic and related to the Horowitz rabbinic family.

Zachary co-founded the first Hispanic film company in Chicago and the Midwest with producer Monica Esmeralda Leon from Mexico.

​Sources:​ Zachary’s ancestry Wikipedia
Zachary’s family ancestry Medium

Information on Zachary’s great maternal grandmother https://www.geni.com

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Andi Eigenmann

May 19, 2019, 3:44 am
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Birth Name: Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann

Place of Birth: Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: June 25, 1990

Ethnicity: Filipino (including Kapampangan), Basque, Cornish, English, German, Irish, Scottish, Spanish (Castilian and Valencian), Swiss-German, Welsh

Andi Eigenmann is a Filipino actress and model.

She is the daughter of actor Mark Gil (Raphael John Gil Eigenmann) and actress Jaclyn Jose (Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck).

Andi has a daughter with her former partner, actor Jake Enriquez Ejercito, whose father is the former President of the Philippines Joseph Estrada, and is expecting another daughter with her partner, professional surfer Philmar Alipayo.

Andi’s paternal grandfather is actor Eddie Mesa (born Eduardo de Mesa Eigenmann, the son of Valentin Eigenmann and a Filipino mother surnamed de Mesa). Eddie was born in Manila. Valentin was Swiss, from Waldkirch, St. Gallen.

Andi’s paternal grandmother is actress María Rosa Francisca Catalina “Rosemarie” Gil y Castellvi (or María Rosa Francisca Catalina Castellvi Gil in Filipino, the daughter of Charles Worrell, later Carlos Herreros Gil, Jr., and of María Dolores Castellvi y Mendoza, or María Dolores Mendoza Castellvi in Filipino). Rosemarie was born in Quiapo, Manila. Carlos was the son of Irish-born American police officer, William John Worrell, of Cloughjordan, County Tipperary, and of María Rosario “Rosa” Herreros y Toledo. He was later was adopted by his maternal aunt, Isabel Herreros y Toledo and by Isabel’s husband, Carlos Gil, Sr. Dolores was the daughter of Juan Bautista de Castellví y Hortega de Medina é Ibarrola, who was Spanish, and of Carmen Mendoza Ofilada.

Andi’s maternal grandfather was Edward Lawrence Guck (the son of Edward John Guck and Rosamond Jane Jones). Andi’s grandfather Edward was a United States Air Force personnel, from Marysville, Michigan. Andi’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward Clarence Guck and a Canadian emigrant, Mary Elizabeth Ryan, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Rosamund was the daughter of Charles Peter Jones and Rosetta Weldin Hancock.

Andi’s maternal grandmother was Rosalinda Licup Santa Ana (the daughter of Maximo Francisco Santa Ana and Demetria Vergara Licup). Maximo was the son of Cosme Jorge Santa Ana and Feliciana Francisco.

Sources: Genealogy of Andi Eigenmann (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.myheritage.com

Birth record of Andi’s paternal grandmother, María Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil y Castellvi – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Andi’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles Herreros Worrell – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Andi’s paternal great-great-grandfather, William John Worrell – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Court record of Andi’s paternal great-grandmother, María Dolores (Castellvi y Mendoza) Vda. de Gil – http://www.lawphil.net

Genealogy of Andi’s maternal grandfather, Edward Lawrence Guck – https://www.familysearch.org

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Asia Kate Dillon

May 19, 2019, 3:46 am
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05/07/2017 – Asia Kate Dillon – 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards – Arrivals and Press Room – The Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: November 15, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

Asia Kate Dillon is an American actor, producer, and director.

Asia has stated that her father’s family is Jewish.

 

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Kristen Gutoskie

May 19, 2019, 4:04 am
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Birth Name: Kristen Lee Gutoskie

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: June 6, 1988

Ethnicity: Ukrainian, possibly other

Kristen Gutoskie is an American actress.

She was raised in Markham, Ontario.

Kristen’s maternal grandfather is Harry Shinkaruk (the son of Peter Shinkaruk/Szynkaruk and Anna/Anne Stefaniuk). Harry was born in Saskatchewan, to parents from Horodenka, Ukraine. Anna was the daughter of George Stefaniuk and Mary.

Kristen’s maternal grandmother is named Jenny.

Sources: Obituary of Kristen’s maternal grandfather, Harry Shinkariuk – http://thestarphoenix.remembering.ca

Obituary of Kristen’s maternal grandmother, Jenny Shinkaruk – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

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Duncan Laurence

May 19, 2019, 4:06 am
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Birth Name: Duncan de Moor

Place of Birth: Hellevoetsluis, South Holland, Netherlands

Date of Birth: 11 April 1994

Ethnicity: Dutch

Duncan Laurence is a Dutch singer. He is the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, representing the Netherlands. He is the son of Petra and Cor de Moor.

Duncan’s paternal grandparents are Cor de Moor (whose mother’s surname is Mien) and Nelly “Nel” de Graaf. Nel was likely born in Roosendaal, North Brabant.

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Stepfanie Kramer

May 19, 2019, 6:18 pm
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01/09/2013 – Stepfanie Kramer – 14th Annual Canon USA and the National Center for Exploited Children Benefit Fundraiser – Arrivals – Bellagio Hotel and Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA -Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Stephani Lyla Kramer

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

Date of Birth: August 6, 1956

Ethnicity: German, English

Stepfanie Kramer is an American actress, writer, and singer. She is the daughter of Grace Juanita (Jones) and Oscar Kramer.

She is said to be part Native American on her mother’s side.

 

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Parry Shen

May 19, 2019, 6:20 pm
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Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 26, 1973

Ethnicity: Chinese

Parry Shen is an American actor.

Parry’s parents are from Hong Kong and Shanghai, China. Parry speaks fluent Cantonese.

Source: http://parryshen.com

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Trevor St. John

May 19, 2019, 6:22 pm
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Birth Name: Trevor Marshall St. John

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

Date of Birth: September 3, 1971

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly some Spanish

Trevor St. John is an American actor.

Trevor was raised in Orchard Prairie, Washington. He is married to Sara, with whom he has a child.

Trevor’s maternal grandfather is Walter Richard Wilson Clothier (the son of Ulysses Viness Clothier and Clara Elizabeth Meyers). Walter was born in Missouri. Ulysses was born in Kansas, the son of James Byron Clothier and Anna Elizabeth Marshall. Clara was born in Wisconsin.

Trevor’s maternal grandmother is Violet A. Wood (the daughter of George Elmer Wood and Anna Muller). Violet was born in Kansas. George was born in Illinois, the son of William Wood, who was English, and of Margaret Jane Sims. Anna was born in Utah, the daughter of Ernest/Earnest Jacob Ludwick Muller, who was German, and of Manuella Antonia Gregor, who was born in either Spain or New York.

Source: Obituary of Trevor’s maternal grandmother, Violet A. (Wood) Clothier – http://www.spokesman.com

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