Queen Naija in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Queen Naija Bulls

Date of Birth: October 17, 1995

Ethnicity:
*Arab-Yemeni (father)
*African-American (mother)

Queen Naija is an American singer and songwriter. She was born to an African-American mother and a Yemeni father. Queen Naija stated on her YouTube channel that she has never met her father, because he was deported. She also said that her father had already arranged a marriage for her.

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04/12/2014 – Kenny Rogers – Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XX – Arrivals – JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge – Phoenix, AZ, USA – Photo Credit: Willie Pena / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kenneth Ray Rogers

Date of Birth: August 21, 1938

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

Date of Death: March 20, 2020

Place of Death: Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Kenny Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur.

He was the son of Lucille Lois (Hester), a nurse’s assistant, and Edward Floyd Rogers, a carpenter. He was married to Wanda Miller, until his death. He had a daughter with his former wife Janice Gordon; a son with his former wife Margo Anderson; a son with his former wife Marianne Gordon; and two children with Wanda.

Kenny is sometimes said to have had Irish and/or Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Irish or Native American has been verified/documented.

Kenny’s paternal grandfather was William Byrd Rogers (the son of Allen Greer Rogers and Phebe Gallion). William was born in Texas. Phebe was the daughter of John Gallion and Sarah Rhoads.

Kenny’s paternal grandmother was Della Armo/Armodella/Armadella Kendrick (the daughter of Jasper Taylor Kendrick and Susan Jane Lester). Della was born in Texas. Jasper was the son of Albert Abel Kendrick and Elizabeth Logan. Susan was the daughter of Charles Madison Lester and Ann Eliza Moore.

Kenny’s maternal grandfather was Wiley Daniel Hester (the son of William Daniel “Zeke” Hester and Alice Arrena Nelson). Wiley was born in Louisiana. Alice was the daughter of Wiley Bud Nelson and Nancy Narcessa Scarborough/Scarsborough/Scarbrough.

Kenny’s maternal grandmother was Cora Belle/Binn “Sis” Willoughby (the daughter of Morrison Columbus Willoughby and Robe Blen Smith). Cora was born in Texas.

Sources: https://www.irishexaminer.com

Genealogies of Kenny Rogers – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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Queen Naija in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Queen Naija Bulls

Date of Birth: October 17, 1995

Ethnicity:
*Arab-Yemeni (father)
*African-American (mother)

Queen Naija is an American singer and songwriter. She was born to an African-American mother and a Yemeni father. Queen Naija stated on her YouTube channel that she has never met her father, because he was deported. She also said that her father had already arranged a marriage for her.

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Biden in 2017, photo by palinchak/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.

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

Date of Birth: November 20, 1942

Ethnicity: Irish (62.5%), as well as English and German

Joe Biden is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 47th Vice President of the United States, from January 20, 2009 to January 20, 2017. He was elected to the position in 2008 and 2012. He was previously a U.S. Senator from Delaware, from January 3, 1973 to January 15, 2009, among other duties.

He is a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 2020.

He was also a candidate for the Democratic Party’s 1988 and 2008 presidential nominations.

Vice President Biden is the son of Catherine Eugenia “Jean” (Finnegan) and Joseph Robinette Biden. His father was a used car salesman who had at one point been wealthy.

Vice President Biden is of approximately five eighths Irish descent (62.5% Irish). His father was of English, Irish, and German descent, the latter from, for example, his Bomberger, Launderslager, and Shoemaker lines, and also possibly had remote French roots. Vice President Biden’s mother’s ancestry was entirely Irish.

He is the first Catholic, Vice President of the United States. If nominated for President by the Democratic Party in 2020, he will be the first person who is both Irish-American and Catholic to be nominated for President of the United States by a major political party since John F. Kennedy in 1960.

Vice President Biden is married to Jill Biden, an educator. He was previously married to Neilia Hunter, until her death. He has had three children with Neilia, and a daughter with Jill. His sons include Beau Biden, who served as Attorney General of Delaware, from 2007 to 2015, and who died in 2015; and lawyer Hunter Biden.

Vice President Biden’s patrilineal line can be traced to William Biden, who was born, c. 1795, in Sussex, England, and to his wife Mary Elkins.

Vice President Biden’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Harry Biden (the son of George T. Biden and Mary Emily/Emeline Lidell/Liddell). Vice President Biden’s grandfather Joseph was born in Maryland, and was an oil businessperson. George was the son of Joseph J./Harry Biden and Lydia Ann Randle. Mary Emily/Emeline was the daughter of Robert Theodore Lidell/Liddell, whose father was English, and of Susan E. Bomberger.

Vice President Biden’s paternal grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Robinette (the daughter of George Hamilton Robinette and Mary Ann Hanafee). Vice President Biden’s grandmother Mary Elizabeth was born in Maryland. George was the son of Moses Johnson Robinette and Jane Elizabeth/Eliza Pumphrey. Vice President Biden’s Robinette lines traces to Allen Robinett, who was born, c. 1632, in St. Michael, Queenhithe, London. Vice President Biden’s great-grandmother Mary Ann was the daughter of John Hanafy/Hanafee, who was Irish, and of Mary Ward, who was born in London, to Irish parents, from Galway, Gaillimh, Ireland.

Vice President Biden’s maternal grandfather was Ambrose Joseph Finnegan (the son of James Finnegan and Catherine Roche). Ambrose was born in Pennsylvania. James was born in Ireland, the son of Owen Finnegan and Jane Boyle. Catherine was born in New York, to Irish parents, Thomas Roche and Bridget.

Vice President Biden’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine Catherine/Catharine Blewitt (the daughter of Edward Francis Blewitt and Mary Ellen Stanton). Geraldine was born in Pennsylvania. Edward, a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Irish parents from Rappagh, co. Mayo, Patrick Blewitt and Catharine “Kate” Scanlon. Vice President Biden’s great-grandmother Mary Ellen was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, James Stanton and Mary.

Sources: Genealogies of Vice President Biden – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

Family history of Vice President Biden (focusing on his mother’s side), by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak – http://irishamerica.com

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Styles in 2011, Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Harry Edward Styles

Place of Birth: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 1 February, 1994

Ethnicity: English

Harry Styles is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He is a member of the boy band One Direction, along with Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and, previously, Zayn Malik.

Harry is the son of Anne (Selley) and Desmond Styles. He is of English descent. Many of his ancestors were farm labourers in Norfolk. Some of Harry’s father’s ancestry can be traced back to the 1500s.

Harry’s paternal grandfather is Keith Frederick Styles (the son of Ernest George Styles and Gladys Winifred Fairchild). Keith was born in Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England. Gladys was the daughter of Frederick Fairchild and Jane Winters.

Harry’s paternal grandmother is Beryl German (the daughter of John George German and Doris Daniels). Beryl was born in Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England. Doris was the daughter of Elijah Daniels and Maggie Rosetta Dunkley.

Harry’s maternal grandfather is Brian William Selley (the son of William Thomas Selley/Selby and Ena May Boon). Brian was born in Islington, London, England. Harry’s great-grandfather William was the son of John Hackwarthy Selley and Martha Caroline Baker.

Harry’s maternal grandmother is named Mary Smith.

Because of Harry’s interest in the Jewish faith, there has been speculation as to whether Harry is of Jewish background/religion. Harry is not Jewish (neither of his parents is of Jewish ancestry).

Sources: “One Direction’s Harry Styles Isn’t Jewish” – http://www.jewcy.com

Notations on some of the ancestry of Harry Styles (as well as, in the first link, of other One Direction members) – http://www.mirror.co.uk
http://www.mirror.co.uk
http://www.mirror.co.uk

Genealogy of Harry Styles – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Harry’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Elijah Daniels and Maggie Rosetta (Dunkley) Rowell – https://familysearch.org

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Richie in 2016, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: August 24, 1998

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American, small amounts of English, Scottish, and French-Canadian
*maternal grandfather – Greek
*maternal grandmother – English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Sofia Richie is an American model. She is the daughter of Lionel Richie, a famed musician, and Diane Kerry/Keri Alexander, a dancer and designer. Among her siblings is Nicole Richie (who is Lionel’s adopted daughter).

Sofia’s father is African-American; his parents were both black, with small amounts of English and Scottish, and distant French-Canadian, ancestry. Sofia’s mother is white. She is of Greek descent on her own father’s side, and of English, Irish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry on her own mother’s. A picture of Sofia’s mother and maternal grandmother can be seen here. Sofia’s mother was described as a “Greek beauty” in a 1993 article in Regents/Prentice Hall.

Sofia has said:

I’m very light, so some people don’t really know that I’m black… I’ve been in situations where people will say something kind of racist and I’ll step in and they’ll be like, ‘Oh, well, you’re light.’ That still doesn’t cut it, buddy. It’s 2016 – you better get your s–t together before you get slapped out here.

Sofia’s paternal grandfather was Lionel/Lyonel Brockman Richie (the son of Charles A./E. Richie and Ida J. Garfield). Lionel was born in Alabama, to African-American parents. Charles was the son of Henry Richie and Georgia Anna.

Sofia’s paternal grandmother was Alberta R. Foster (the daughter of Albert Davidson Foster and Adelaide M. Brown). Alberta was born in Tennessee, to African-American parents. Albert was the son of George Foster and Betsey. Adelaide was the daughter of John Louis Brown and Volenderver Towson. Sofia’s great-great-grandfather John was the National leader and co-founder of “The Knights of the Wise Men,” a fraternal organization for black men in the post-Civil War period; John was the son of a white slave owner, Morgan Williams Brown, of English, Scottish, and French-Canadian descent, and of Mariah, who was a slave.

Sofia’s maternal grandfather is named Theodore T. “Ted” Alexander (the son of Stephanos Alexandropolis and Diamondo). Ted is of Greek ancestry.

Sofia’s maternal grandmother is Marilyn J. Gilbert (the daughter of Raymond Dewey Gilbert and Virginia Rae Moss Ferry). Marilyn is caucasian. Raymond was born in Illinois, the son of Irish parents, Stephen Winfield Gilbert and Martha Hill. Virginia was the daughter of David Walter Ferry and Maybell/Maybelle Jane Sherwin Moss.

Sofia’s parents Lionel and Diane Richie in 2002, photo by Prphotos

Sources: Information about Sofia’s father’s appearance on Who Do You Think You Are?, 2011 – http://www.ancestraldiscoveries.com

Genealogy of Sofia Richie (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Sofia’s father – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Sofia’s paternal grandfather, Lionel/Lyonel Brockman Richie, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sofia’s father (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Sofia’s paternal grandmother, Alberta R. Foster, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sofia’s paternal great-great-grandfather, John Louis Brown – http://www.findagrave.com

Sofia’s maternal great-grandfather, Raymond Dewey Gilbert, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Sofia’s maternal great-grandfather, Raymond Dewey Gilbert – https://www.findagrave.com

Sofia’s maternal great-grandmother, Virginia Rae Moss Ferry, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Routh in 2008, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Brandon James Routh

Place of Birth: Norwalk, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 9, 1979

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, smaller amounts of Welsh, Irish, and Dutch

Brandon Routh is an American actor and model. He played Clark Kent/Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns.

Brandon Routh is of English, Scottish, German, and smaller amounts of Welsh, Irish, and Dutch, ancestry. He has also stated:

I’m Chickapoo [Kickapoo, a Native American tribe], watered down quite a bit, on my father’s side.

It is not clear if this Native American ancestry has been documented/verified. All of Brandon’s paternal grandparents, great-grandparents, and great-great-grandparents are listed as “White” on United States Censuses.

Brandon is married to actress Courtney Ford, with whom he has a son.

Brandon’s patrilineal line can be traced back to Lawrence Routh, who was born, c. 1660, in Yorkshire, England, and to Lawrence’s wife, Anne Metcalfe, who was born, c. 1665, also in Yorkshire.

Brandon’s paternal grandfather was Amor Ellis Routh (the son of Pearl V. Routh and Ruth Estelle Conger/Congar). Amor was born in Iowa. Pearl was the son of Joshua S. Routh and Emma Etta Lydia/Lula Neeley. Ruth was the daughter of Revillo/Reville/Reinllo Spencer Conger/Congar and Emma Sarah Whitaker.

Brandon’s paternal grandmother was Velma Mae/May Junkin (the daughter of Joy McQuie Junkin and Ada Lowdema “Addie” Morgan). Velma was born in Iowa. Joy was the son of George Thompson Junkin and Mary McQuie; Mary’s parents, Peter McQuie and Isabella McCulloch/McCullough, were Scottish, with Peter being from Kirkcudbrightshire. Brandon’s great-grandmother Ada was the daughter of Alexander L. Morgan, whose paternal grandparents were Welsh, and of Viola June/Jane Clearwater.

Brandon’s maternal grandfather was John Junior Lear (the son of John Lear and Madge Lavinia/Luvena Phipps). Brandon’s grandfather John was born in Iowa. Brandon’s great-grandfather John was the son of Peter Lear, a German emigrant, from Baden-Württemberg, and of Elizabeth A. “Lizzie” Henderson, whose parents were from Ireland. Madge was the daughter of Charles Rush Phipps and Alice May Campbell.

Brandon’s maternal grandmother was Viola Lorraine Brown (the daughter of Leigh Alfred/B. Brown and Edith Bell Brandon). Viola was born in Iowa. Leigh’s father, Daniel Ephraim Brown, was the son of George Christian Braun/Brown and Anna Catherine Wilhelmina Jenss, who were German. Leigh’s mother, Brandon’s great-great-grandmother, was Viola Adelpha/Adelphia Ballou. Her Ballou line originates with an English emigrant, William Ballou, from Devonshire. Brandon’s great-grandmother Edith was the daughter of William Martin Brandon and Elizabeth Caroline Van Winkle; Brandon’s great-great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of Oliver Perry Van Winkle and Irene Cox.

One of Brandon’s direct matrilineal ancestors is a woman named Hannah Brewster, who was born, c. 1688, in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, to Wrestling Brewster and Mary Holland. Hannah’s paternal great-grandfather was William Brewster (c. 1566-1644), a Mayflower passenger and noted Pilgrim. Among many of William’s other descendants are actors Jordana Brewster, Paget Brewster, Chevy Chase, Taylor Lautner, and Seth MacFarlane, actor and model Noah Mills, soccer player Clint Dempsey, Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld, U.S. Vice Presidents Hannibal Hamlin and Nelson Rockefeller, and Governor of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller.

Sources: Genealogy of Brandon Routh – https://famouskin.com

Genealogy of Brandon Routh (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Brandon’s paternal grandfather, Amor Ellis Routh, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Brandon’s paternal great-grandparents, Pearl V. Routh and Ruth Estelle Conger/Congar – http://www.schueths.com

Brandon’s paternal great-grandfather, Pearl V. Routh, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Pearl V. Routh on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Brandon’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Revillo/Reville/Reinllo Spencer Conger/Congar and Emma Sarah Whitaker, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Brandon’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://www.frontierfamilies.net

Obituary of Brandon’s paternal grandmother, Velma Mae/May (Junkin) Routh – http://iagenweb.org

Brandon’s paternal great-grandfather, Joy McQuie Junkin, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Joy McQuie Junkin on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Brandon’s paternal great-grandmother, Ada Lowdema “Addie” Morgan, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Ada Lowdema “Addie” Morgan on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Brandon Routh (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Brandon’s maternal grandfather, John Junior Lear, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Brandon’s maternal grandmother, Viola Lorraine Brown, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Brandon’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Caroline Van Winkle (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.findagrave.com

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11/13/2017 – Ezra Miller – “Justice League” World Premiere – Arrivals – Dolby Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Ezra Matthew Miller

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

Date of Birth: September 30, 1992

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, Dutch (mother)

Ezra Miller is an American actor, singer, musician, and model. Ezra starred in We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) and The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), and plays Barry Allen / The Flash in the DC Cinematic Universe.

Ezra is the son of Marta (Koch) and Robert S. Miller. Ezra’s father worked at Hyperion Books and Workman Publishing, and Ezra’s mother is a modern dancer.

Ezra’s father is from a Jewish family (they were Jewish emigrants from Germany, Russia, and Austria). Ezra’s maternal grandfather was of German and Dutch ancestry, while Ezra’s maternal grandmother’s parents were German immigrants.

In an interview for the Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz (2012), Ezra stated that he considers himself Jewish, and described himself as “spiritual.”

A picture of Ezra’s father can be seen here. A picture of Ezra’s mother can be seen here. A picture of Ezra’s maternal grandmother can be seen here.

Ezra has also said:

…my immediate family is amazing. I recently found out that on my mother’s side I may be descended from the Jewish who first invented the cold cut so I have the greatest lineage of all time because cold cuts are the greatest.

It is not clear what ancestor Ezra was referring to.

Miller in 2010, pic by lev radin / Shutterstock.com

Ezra’s paternal grandfather was E. Matthew Miller (the son of Harry Miller and Jean/Jennie Kligman). Ezra’s grandfather Matthew was born in Pennsylvania. Harry and Jean were also born in Pennsylvania, both of them to Russian Jewish parents. Jean was the daughter of Frank Kligman and Chasa/Gussie/Hussart Chasid.

Ezra’s paternal grandmother was born Lois Ann Blankensee/Blanckensee (the daughter of Phillip/Philip Julius Blankensee and Sarah Gerton). Lois was born in Pennsylvania. Phillip’s parents, Louis/Lewis Blankensee and Rose Salinger, were both born in Pennsylvania. Ezra’s great-great-grandfather Louis’s parents, Julius Blankensee and Sarah, were German Jewish immigrants, as were Ezra’s great-great-grandmother Rose’s parents, John P. Salinger and Amelia. Ezra’s great-grandmother Sarah Gerton’s father, Morris Gerton, was a Russian Jewish immigrant, while Sarah’s mother was a Jewish emigrant from either Austria or Russia (depending on the census). Ezra’s grandmother Lois later married Max Kraus, whose son and daughter-in-law are both rabbis, and whose grandson is writer Gideon Lewis-Kraus.

Ezra’s maternal grandfather was William John Koch, Jr. (the son of William John Koch and Johanna “Josie” Van Dyk/VanDyk/Dyke). Ezra’s grandfather William was born in New Jersey. Ezra’s great-grandfather William was the son of German parents, William J. Koch and Sabella Farthing. Johanna was born in New Jersey, to a Dutch father, Aart “Orey” Van Dyk, who was born in Doornspijk, Elburg, Gelderland, and to a mother, Bertha Kornet/Van Der Heide/VanDerHeide, who was born in New Jersey, to Dutch parents, Johannes Kornet, from Den Bommel, Oostflakkee, Zuid-Holland, and Hendrikje Annie VanDerHeide/van der Heide, from Aperlo, Gelderland.

Ezra’s maternal grandmother was Astrid Regina Remmler (the daughter of Walter Karl Remmler and Louise/Louisa Salome Sturm). Astrid was born in New York, to German parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Ezra’s paternal grandfather, E. Matthew Miller (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Ezra’s paternal grandfather, E. Matthew Miller, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Ezra’s paternal great-grandparents, Harry Miller and Jean/Jennie Kligman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Ezra’s paternal great-grandmother, Jean/Jennie Kligman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Ezra’s paternal grandmother, Lois Ann Blankensee/Blanckensee, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ezra’s paternal great-grandfather, Phillip Julius Blankensee, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Phillip Julius Blankensee on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ezra’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Louis/Lewis Blankensee, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ezra’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Rose Salinger, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ezra’s paternal great-grandmother, Sarah Gerton, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Engagement announcement of Ezra’s maternal grandparents, William John Koch and Astrid Regina Remmler – http://fultonhistory.com

Genealogy of Ezra’s maternal grandfather, William John Koch, Jr. (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://www.findagrave.com

Ezra’s maternal grandfather, William John Koch, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ezra’s maternal grandmother, Astrid Regina Remmler, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Ezra’s maternal grandmother, Astrid Regina (Remmler) Koch Bosworth Martin – https://www.rowefuneral.com

Death records of Ezra’s maternal great-grandparents, Walter Karl Remmler and Louise/Louisa Salome Sturm – http://www.findagrave.com

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Warren with wife Jessica Alba in 2011, s_bukley / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Cash Garner Warren

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 10, 1979

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American
*mother – English, Irish, Scottish, German, distant Welsh

Cash Warren is an American film producer.

He is the son of Sue Ellen and actor and college basketball player Michael Warren (Lloyd Michael Warren). His father, who is from South Bend, Indiana, is African-American. His mother, who is from Los Angeles, California, is white, with English, Irish, Scottish, German, and distant Welsh, ancestry.

Cash is married to actress, model, and businessperson Jessica Alba, with whom he has three children.

Cash’s paternal grandfather was Grayson Renzo Warren (the son of Walter Loyd Warren and A. D. Palmer). Grayson was born in Kentucky. Walter was the son of Ruben Warren and Fannie F. Beachum. A. D. was born in Mississippi.

Cash’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Edna Benson (the daughter of Henry Silas Benson and Arrilla Jessie Crandall). Ellen was born in Mississippi. Henry was the son of Henry Benson and Ellen Allen. Arrilla was born in Louisiana.

Cash’s maternal grandfather was Roth Jeffrey Narramore (the son of Drew Madison Narramore and Beatrice Lena Jeffrey). Roth was born in Kansas. Drew was the son of William Andrew Narramore and Ada Anderson. Beatrice was the daughter of Joseph J. Jeffrey and Alice Amanda Burdick.

Cash’s maternal grandmother was Patricia Ann Daugherty (the daughter of James Arthur Daugherty and Evelyn Tyree Cohenour). Patricia was born in Missouri. James was the son of James F. Daugherty and Susan M. Flannery. Evelyn was the daughter of John T. Cohenour and Della B. Satterlee.

Source: Genealogy of Cash Warren – https://famouskin.com

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Alba in 2010

Birth Name: Jessica Marie Alba

Place of Birth: Pomona, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 28, 1981

Ethnicity:
*father – Mexican [including Spanish, Indigenous Mexican/Mayan, and distant Sephardi Jewish]
*mother – Danish, Welsh, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, French

Jessica Alba is an American actress, model, and businessperson.

She is the daughter of Catherine Louisa (Jensen) and Mark David Alba, who was in the Air Force. Her father is of Mexican descent, including Spanish, Indigenous Mexican/Mayan, and distant Sephardi Jewish, roots. Her mother has Danish, Welsh, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and French, ancestry.

Her brother is actor Joshua Alba. Jessica is married to producer Cash Warren, with whom she has three children. Cash’s father is African-American and his mother is white. Jessica’s third cousin, once removed, is writer Gustavo Arellano.

Jessica has described her father as very dark and her mother as very fair. According to Jessica, her grandfather never spoke Spanish at home because he wanted the family to assimilate into the American mainstream. As a result, Jessica’s father did not learn to speak Spanish.

A DNA test whose results were displayed on the show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2014) stated that Jessica’s genetic ancestry is:

*72.7% European
*22.5% East Asian/Native American (Indigenous Mexican)
*2.4% No Match
*2.0% Sub-Saharan African
*0.3% Middle Eastern/North African
*0.1% South Asian

Jessica has stated that she identifies with her Mexican-American heritage. DNA tests on the show indicated that Jessica’s direct patrilineal ancestor was Indigenous. These DNA tests also displayed that Jessica’s father’s direct matrilineal ancestor, Maria Carmen Carillo/Carrillo, was of Sephardi Jewish descent. They also showed that Jessica’s father likely has at least 2.1% Sephardi Jewish ancestry in total. DNA matches listed him as 0.7% Ashkenazi; they also listed him as 0.6% Italian, 0.4% North African, and 0.4% Middle Eastern, all of which were or likely were Jewish in his case according to DNA matches.

Jessica’s 0.1% South Asian DNA is evidently from Jessica’s mother’s side.

Alba with husband Cash Warren in 2011, s_bukley / Shutterstock.com

Jessica’s paternal grandfather is José Sánchez Alba (the son of Catalino Morones Alba and Francisca/Frances Sánchez). José was born in California, to Mexican parents. Catalino was born in San Dimas, Durango, the son of Ambrosio/Ambrocio Alva/Alba and Maria Morones/Morence. Francisca was born in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, the daughter of José Hipólito Sánchez Hernandez and Refugio/Refugia Cisneroz/Rangel.

Jessica’s paternal grandmother is Ysabel/Isabel Martinez (the daughter of Daniel Fernandez Martinez and Guadalupe Nieves Miranda y Lares). Isabel was born in California, to Mexican parents. Daniel was born in Purépero de Echaíz, Michoacán, the son of Eugenio Martinez and Pascuala/Pasquala Fernandez. Guadalupe was born in García, Zacatecas, the daughter of Juan Miranda and Silveria Viramontes/Miramontes y Lares.

Jessica’s maternal grandfather was Harry Christian Jensen, Jr. (the son of Hans/Harry Christian Jensen and Sara/Sarah Evelyn Rhys). Jessica’s grandfather Harry was born in Illinois. Jessica’s great-grandfather Hans was born in Illinois, to Danish parents, Mads Hansen Jensen and Johanna Jensdatter. Sara was born in Minnesota, to a Welsh father, Samuel H. Rhys, and to a New York-born mother, Evaline/Eva Walbridge.

Jessica’s maternal grandmother was Louisa/Lew Harrison Tebault (the daughter of Paul Miars Tebault and Catherine/Katherine Louise/Louisa Nichols). Jessica’s grandmother Louisa was born in Washington, D.C. Paul was the son of William Paul Tebault and Julia Susie Miars. Catherine was the daughter of Albert W. Nichols and Loula Harrison Wharton.

Sources: Genealogies of Jessica Alba – https://www.geni.com
https://famouskin.com

Family histories of Jessica’s father – http://familyhistoryinsider.com
http://familyhistoryinsider.com

Jessica’s maternal grandfather, Harry Christian Jensen, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jessica’s maternal great-grandmother, Sara/Sarah Evelyn Rhys, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Sara/Sarah Evelyn Rhys on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jessica’s maternal great-grandfather, Paul Miars Tebault (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.findagrave.com

LOS ANGELES – APR 1: Jessica Alba at the Victoria Beckham For Target Launch Event at Private Residence on April 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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Pérez in 2015, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Rosa Maria Pérez

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

Date of Birth: September 6, 1964

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican

Rosie Pérez is an American actress, singer, community activist, talk show host, author, dancer, and choreographer. Her parents, Lydia Pérez and Ismael Serrano, were Puerto Rican.

Rosie is married to artist Eric Haze.

Rosie’s paternal grandfather was Juan Serrano y Anglada (the son of Juan Serrano Vendrell and Juana Anglada y Lasalle). Rosie’s great-grandfather Juan was the son of Dionicia Serrano. Rosie’s great-grandmother Juana was the daughter of José del Carmen Anglada and Maria Josefa Lasalle.

Rosie’s paternal grandmother was Carmen Emilia Roqué y Cruz (the daughter of Jacinto Roqué y Lopez and Maria de la/R. Cruz y Velazquez). Jacinto was the son of José Eduviges Roqué and Petrona Lopez Ojeda.

Rosie’s maternal grandfather was Florentino Fontañes y Reyes (the son of Julian Fontañes and Anastacia Reyes y Villafane). Florentino was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Julian was the son of Tomasa Fontañes. Anastacia was the daughter of Pedro Reyes and Juana Villafane.

Rosie’s maternal grandmother was named Ramona Ramos.

Sources: Marriage record of Rosie’s paternal grandparents, Juan Serrano y Anglada and Carmen Emilia Roqué y Cruz – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Rosie’s paternal grandmother, Carmen Emilia Roqué y Cruz – https://www.familysearch.org

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04/12/2014 – Kenny Rogers – Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XX – Arrivals – JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge – Phoenix, AZ, USA – Photo Credit: Willie Pena / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kenneth Ray Rogers

Date of Birth: August 21, 1938

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

Date of Death: March 20, 2020

Place of Death: Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, small/distant amounts of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, and German, possibly other

Kenny Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur.

He was the son of Lucille Lois (Hester), a nurse’s assistant, and Edward Floyd Rogers, a carpenter. He was married to Wanda Miller, until his death. He had a daughter with his former wife Janice Gordon; a son with his former wife Margo Anderson; a son with his former wife Marianne Gordon; and two children with Wanda.

Kenny is sometimes said to have had Irish and/or Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Irish or Native American has been verified/documented.

Kenny’s paternal grandfather was William Byrd Rogers (the son of Allen Greer/Grier Rogers and Phebe H. Gallion). William was born in Texas. Phebe was the daughter of John C. Gallion and Sarah Rhoads.

Kenny’s paternal grandmother was Della Armo/Armodella/Armadella Kendrick (the daughter of Jasper Taylor Kendrick and Susan Jane Lester). Della was born in Texas. Jasper was the son of Albert Abel Kendrick and Elizabeth Logan. Susan was the daughter of Charles Madison Lester and Ann/Annie Eliza Moore.

Kenny’s maternal grandfather was Wiley Daniel Hester (the son of William Daniel “Zeke” Hester and Alice Arrena Nelson). Wiley was born in Louisiana. Alice was the daughter of Wiley Bud Nelson and Nancy Narcessa/Narcissa Scarborough/Scarsborough/Scarbrough.

Kenny’s maternal grandmother was Cora Belle/Binn “Sis” Willoughby (the daughter of Morrison Columbus Willoughby and Robe/Roba Blen Smith). Cora was born in Texas. Morrison was the son of Daniel Richard Willoughby and Mary. Robe was the daughter of Benjamin Little J. Smith and Judith Elizabeth Pinkard.

Sources: https://www.irishexaminer.com

Genealogies of Kenny Rogers – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com
https://famouskin.com

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Diesel in 2005, photo by PR Photos

Birth Name: Mark Sinclair

Place of Birth: Alameda, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 18, 1967

Ethnicity:
*mother – Scottish, English, German, Irish, Austrian
*biological father – African-American, and possibly other

Vin Diesel is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is the star of The Fast and the Furious series and xXx, among other roles. He has played characters of various ethnic backgrounds.

Vin was born in Alameda, County, California (as was his mother), and was raised in New York City, New York. Vin’s mother, Delora Shirlene (Sinclair), is white, and has Scottish, English, German, Irish, and Austrian ancestry. The identity of Vin’s biological father is not publicly known. Vin has described himself as “definitely a person of colour.” In a speech in 2013, Vin stated that his biological parents’ relationship (an interracial relationship) was illegal in much of the United States while his mother was pregnant with Vin (c. 1967); in the speech, he appeared to verify that his biological father was of African-American heritage.

Vin’s stepfather from a young age, Irving H. Vincent, is African-American, and Vin frequently refers to him as his father. Irving is an acting instructor and theater manager.

Vin has three children with his partner, Mexican model Paloma Jimenez.

A picture of Vin’s mother, stepfather, and partner Paloma (from left to right), can be seen here.

Vin’s maternal grandfather likely was Angus McBain Sinclair (the son of Ewart Gladstone Sinclair and Marcia Brucker/Brucher Lever). Angus was born in Montana. Ernest was the son of Canadian parents, James Bruce Sinclaire/Sinclair and Maria/Mary Ann McBain, who were of Scottish descent. Marcia was the daughter of William Henry/J. Lever, whose parents were English, and of Anna Brucker, whose own parents, Ferdinand Brucker and Margaretta/Margaret Zechmeister, were German and/or Austrian.

Vin’s maternal grandmother was Carmen Lucile/Lucille Wells (the daughter of Tobin Borden “Tobie” Wells and Hazel Dolly “Nana” Hewitt). Carmen was born in Oklahoma, and had English, German, and Irish ancestry. Tobin was from Farmerville, Union Parish, Louisiana, and was the son of Thomas Frederick Wells and Nancy Jane Hodges. Hazel was from Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, and was the daughter of Thomas R. Hewitt and Margaret “Maggie” Haffey.

Diesel in 2011, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Sources: Vin’s 2013 speech about his parents, while accepting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – http://www.youtube.com

Vin mentions his mother’s Scottish ancestry – http://entertainment.stv.tv

Vin’s maternal grandfather, Angus McBain Sinclair, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Angus McBain Sinclair on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Vin’s maternal great-grandfather, Ewart Gladstone Sinclair, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Vin’s maternal great-grandmother, Marcia Brucker/Brucher Lever, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Vin’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Brucker, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Vin’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Vin’s maternal grandmother, Carmen Lucile/Lucille (Wells) Gay, with pictures of many of Vin’s ancestors – http://www.findagrave.com

Vin’s maternal grandmother, Carmen Lucile/Lucille Wells, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Carmen Lucile/Lucille Wells on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Vin’s maternal great-grandmother, Hazel Dolly “Nana” Hewitt, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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08/08/2016 – Taylor Lautner – 2016 Summer TCA Tour – Fox Press Tour – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA -Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Taylor Daniel Lautner

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

Date of Birth: February 11, 1992

Ethnicity: Swiss-German, German, English, Dutch, Scottish, distant Irish, French, and Welsh

Taylor Lautner is an American actor, model, and martial artist. He starred in the 2008 film Twilight, and its four sequels. In the films, he played Jacob Black, a Native American of the Quileute tribe. On the show Scream Queens, he played the son of a black father and a white mother.

Taylor’s documented ancestry includes English, Swiss-German, German (including Sudeten German), Dutch, Scottish, and distant Irish, French, and Welsh. He has Canadian-born ancestors. A picture of Taylor with his parents and sister can be seen here.

On June 24, 2005, Taylor stated of his ancestry:

I am only French, Dutch and German. I get my skin color from the French side of my family.

Then, in an interview published on May 20, 2008, he stated:

…actually, I am part Native American. We learned that through [preparing to play a Native American in the Twilight films]. I’m French, Dutch and German, and on my mother’s side, she has some Potawatomi and Ottawa Indian in her.

Later that year, in July 2008, in reply to a question about him having Native American ancestry, Taylor stated:

I have some Native American in my distant background.

It is not clear if this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented. All of Taylor’s maternal grandparents, great-grandparents, and great-great-grandparents are listed as “White” on United States Censuses. No Native American ancestry appears in publicly available family trees of Taylor’s mother.

Taylor is a half-second cousin, three times removed, of prominent architect John Lautner.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather is Loren Joseph Lautner (the son of LaVern Francis Lautner and Maxine Wave Draper). Loren has Sudeten German, English, German, and Swiss-German ancestry. LaVern was the son of Joseph S. Lautner and Florence Ethel Courtade. Maxine was the daughter of Lorn James Draper and Maryetta Mosher. The surname Lautner originates with Taylor’s great-great-great-grandfather, Edward M. Lautner, who was born, c. 1848, in Austria, the son of Wenzel Lautner and Helen Quiezer/Queiser. The Lautner line originates with ethnic Germans from the town of Engelsberg (now Andělská Hora, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic). Taylor’s great-great-grandmother Florence also had German ancestry, from Altenstadt, Wissembourg, Bas-Rhin, Alsace (now France).

Taylor’s paternal grandmother is Sandra J. Pickard (the daughter of Howard John Pickard and Bernetta J. “Betty” Akers). Howard was the son of Sherman Issac Pickard and Viola Madilene Duell. Bernetta was the daughter of John Guil Akers and Ruth French.

Lautner in 2011

Taylor’s maternal grandfather is Andrew David Bos (the son of Andrew John Bos and Helen Elizabeth Soules). Taylor’s great-grandfather Andrew was the son of John Arend Bos, who was born in Michigan, to Dutch parents, and of Barbara Antje Bess/Bessie Dykenhouse, who was Dutch. Helen was the daughter of Cleon/Leon Benjamin Soules and Emily Jane Himebaugh.

Taylor’s maternal grandmother is Patricia Anne Nichols (the daughter of Keith Francis Nichols and Wanda Juanita Yount). Keith was the son of Francis James “Frank” Nichols and Olive Florence Allen. Wanda was the daughter of Charles Carl Yount and Pina Sally Ford Oatley/Oatly/Vatley.

Taylor’s matrilineal line can be traced back to Emeline/Emma Eliza Clark, who was born, c. 1846, in Somerset, England.

Through Taylor’s maternal grandfather, Taylor is a descendant of William Brewster (c. 1566-1644), a Mayflower passenger and noted Pilgrim. Among many of William’s other descendants are actors Jordana Brewster, Paget Brewster, Chevy Chase, Seth MacFarlane, and Brandon Routh, actor and model Noah Mills, soccer player Clint Dempsey, Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld, U.S. Vice Presidents Hannibal Hamlin and Nelson Rockefeller, and Governor of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller.

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

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal grandfather, Loren Joseph Lautner – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal grandfather, Loren Joseph Lautner (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal great-grandfather, LaVern Francis Lautner – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Joseph S. Lautner and Florence Ethel Courtade – http://www.ancestry.com

Death record of Taylor’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Maryetta (Mosher) Draper – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal great-grandfather, Howard John Pickard – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Taylor’s paternal great-grandfather, Howard John Pickard, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Sherman Issac Pickard – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Taylor’s paternal great-great-great-grandfather, Isaac Ladd Pickard – https://www.ancestry.com
http://www.familycentral.net

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal great-great-great-great-great-grandfather, Lewis/Louis Pickard (through Lewis’s brother, James Algernon Gerson Pickard) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Taylor’s paternal great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather, William Henry Pickard – https://www.ancestry.com.au
http://familypedia.wikia.com

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal great-great-great-grandmother, Nellie Elnora Swaney – https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal great-grandmother, Bernetta J. “Betty” Akers – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal great-grandmother, Bernetta J. “Betty” Akers (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.ancestry.com.au

Obituary of Taylor’s paternal great-grandmother, Bernetta J. “Betty” (Akers) Pickard – http://www.legacy.com

Taylor’s paternal great-great-grandfather, John Guil Akers, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Ruth French (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.frenchfamilyassoc.com

Genealogy of Taylor’s paternal great-great-great-great-great-grandparents, Bushrod Washington French and Sarah Lucretia Wooster/Worcester – https://www.ancestry.com.au

Genealogy of Taylor Lautner (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Taylor’s mother – https://www.ancestry.ca

Marriage record of Taylor’s maternal great-grandparents, Andrew John Bos and Helen Elizabeth Soules – https://www.familysearch.org

Taylor’s maternal great-grandfather, Andrew John Bos, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Andrew John Bos on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Taylor’s maternal great-grandfather, Andrew John Bos – http://www.legacy.com

Taylor’s maternal great-grandmother, Helen Elizabeth Soules, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Taylor’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Cleon/Leon Benjamin Soules – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Taylor’s maternal great-great-great-great-grandfather, Howard Soule – https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Taylor’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Emily Jane Himebaugh – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogies of Taylor’s maternal great-grandparents, Keith Francis Nichols and Wanda Juanita Yount – https://www.findagrave.com

Taylor’s maternal great-grandfather, Keith Francis Nichols, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Taylor’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Francis James “Frank” Nichols and Olive Florence Allen – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Taylor’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Francis James “Frank” Nichols (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Taylor’s maternal great-great-great-grandparents, Wayland Albert/H. Nichols and Fannie/Fanny Blanche/Blanch Sisco, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Taylor’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Fannie/Fanny Blanche/Blanch Sisco, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Taylor’s maternal great-grandmother, Wanda Juanita Yount – https://www.geni.com

Taylor’s maternal great-grandmother, Wanda Juanita Yount, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Wanda Juanita Yount on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Taylor’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Carl Yount and Pina Sally Ford Oatley/Oatly/Vatley – https://www.familysearch.org

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Gordon-Levitt in 2012, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 17, 1981

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an American actor, writer, director, and singer. He is known for playing Tommy on the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun, as well as for his roles in the films 10 Things I Hate About You, (500) Days of Summer, 50/50, and The Dark Knight Rises.

Joseph is the son of Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt. His brother was photographer and fire spinner Daniel Gordon-Levitt, and his maternal grandfather was director Michael Gordon. Joseph is married to businessperson Tasha McCauley, with whom he has two children.

Joseph’s parents are both Jewish. His father’s family were Russian Jews and Polish Jews, while his mother’s family were Lithuanian Jews, Romanian Jews, and Russian Jews.

Joseph’s paternal grandfather was Milton R. Levitt (born Milton Levitz, the son of Louis Levitz and Fraudel “Fannie” Isaacson). Milton was born in Ohio, to Russian Jewish parents. Louis’s parents were Meyer Levitz and Lena Friedsohn (the daughter of Nathan Friedsohn and Rachel). Fraudel’s parents were Dave Isaacson and Irene/Lena Ida/Riva Feinstock. While census records list Fraudel as having been born in Russia, one source states that Fraudel, Joseph’s great-grandmother, was born in then-Ottoman Palestine, in 1894. At the time, known as the First Aliyah, there were residences of Ashkenazi Jews from Eastern Europe in the area.

Joseph’s paternal grandmother was Celia Roth (the daughter of F. Charles Roth and Fanny/Fradel Mekel). Celia was born in Pennsylvania. Celia’s parents were Polish Jews. Fanny’s parents were named Boruch Mekel and Sarah.

Joseph’s maternal grandfather was film director Michael Gordon (born Irving Kunin Gordon, the son of Paul Gordon and Eva Kunen). Michael was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Paul and Eva were Jewish. Paul and Eva are listed as being born in Russia in some records, Lithuania in another record, and in yet another record, Paul is listed as having been born in Russia, while Eva is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania, to parents who were born in Russia. Paul’s parents were Leyb/Louis Gordon and Rachel Gviemer.

Joseph’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth A. Cohn (the daughter of Isaac Cohn and Mollie Fineberg). Elizabeth was born in Ohio. Isaac was a Romanian Jewish immigrant. Mollie was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Gordon-Levitt in 2010, kathclick/bigstock.com

Sources: Genealogies of Joseph Gordon-Levitt – http://familypedia.wikia.com
https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Joseph’s paternal grandparents, Milton Levitz (later Milton Levitt) and Celia Roth – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s paternal grandfather, Milton Levitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s paternal grandmother, Celia Roth, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s maternal grandparents, Michael Gordon (“Mickeal Gordon”) and Elizabeth Gordon, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s maternal grandfather, Irving Kunin Gordon (later Michael Gordon), on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Irving Kunin Gordon on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth A. Cohn, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph is able to speak French and is a self-confessed Francophile. The YouTube link below shows an interview with Joseph on a television show where he speaks French – http://www.youtube.com

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Birth Name: Brooke Christa Shields

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

Date of Birth: May 31, 1965

Ethnicity: Irish, German, 1/8th Italian, English, Scottish, with distant Scots-Irish, Welsh, Spanish, French, and Dutch

Brooke Shields is an American actress and model.

Brooke is the daughter of Maria Theresia “Teri” (Schmon) and Francis Alexander Shields, a businessperson and executive. Brooke is married to television writer Chris Henchy, with whom she has two children.

Her paternal grandfather was of Irish descent. Her paternal grandmother, who was born in Italy, was of Italian, English, Scottish, and distant Spanish, French, and Dutch, descent. Her mother had English, German, Scotch-Irish, and Welsh ancestry.

On the television show Who Do You Think You Are? (2010), Brooke explored her paternal grandmother’s remote French ancestry.

Brooke is a second cousin, once removed, of actress Glenn Close. Brooke’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Arthur Moore and Mary Kate Campbell (the parents of Mary Elsie Moore), were also Glenn’s maternal great-grandparents.

Brooke’s paternal grandfather was Frank Shields (Francis Xavier Alexander Shields, the son of Alexander John Shields and Alice A. Haggerty). Frank was born in New York, and was a top-ranking amateur tennis player, and an actor. He was of Irish descent. Brooke’s great-grandfather Alexander was the son of Alexander John Shields and Ellen Maria Holtan. Alice was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, Dennis Haggerty, from County Donegal, and Margaret Gallagher.

Brooke’s paternal grandmother was Donna Marina Torlonia, dei Principi di Civitella-Cesi (the daughter of Don Marino Torlonia, 4th Prince of Civitella-Cesi, and of Mary Elsie Moore). Brooke’s grandmother Donna Marina, an aristocrat, was born in Rome, Lazio, Italy, and was an Italian princess. Don Marino Torlonia was Italian, and also had distant Spanish and French descent; he was the son of Guido/Giulio Torlonia and Teresa Chigi della Rovere-Albani. Mary Elsie was American-born, and had English, Scottish, and remote Dutch, descent, the daughter of Charles Arthur Moore and Mary Kate Campbell.

Brooke’s maternal grandfather was John W. Schmon (the daughter of John Schmon and Bertha Walker). Brooke’s grandfather John was born in New Jersey. Brooke’s great-grandfather John was the son of Robert Schmon and Barbara Meyer.

Brooke’s maternal grandmother was Theresa A. Dollinger (the daughter of John Daniel Dollinger and Ida E. McCarl). Theresa was born in New Jersey. John was the son of Joseph Dollinger and Theresa Murphy.

Sources: Genealogies of Brooke Shields – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.wikitree.com
http://famouskin.com
https://www.geni.com

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Fox in 2007

Birth Name: Megan Denise Fox

Place of Birth: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 16, 1986

Ethnicity: English, as well as small amounts of Scottish, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant French and Welsh, possibly 1/256th Powhatan Native American

Megan Fox is an American actress and model. She is famous for her roles in the films Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Transformers, Jennifer’s Body, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Megan is the daughter of Gloria Darlene (Cisson) and Franklin Thomas Fox. A picture of her parents can be seen here. Megan is married to actor and musician Brian Austin Green, with whom she has three children.

Megan is of mostly English descent. She also has small amounts of Scottish, German, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry, along with distant French and Welsh roots, as well as possibly 1/256th Powhatan Native American ancestry.

Megan’s Instagram profile is titled “the_native_tiger,” and she previously referred to herself as “Child of the Cherokee Tribe” on that site. She has also stated, several times, that she is of part Cherokee Native American ancestry.

Megan’s great-great-great-great-great-great-grandmother, Mary Powhatan, was said to be Native American, and of the Powhatan tribe. This ancestry comes through Megan’s paternal grandmother. If this claim accurate, it would make Megan of 1/256 Native American ancestry. No other Native American ancestry, Cherokee or otherwise, has been documented on any of Megan’s publicly available family trees. All of Megan’s grandparents, great-grandparents, and great-great-grandparents are listed as “White” on United States Censuses.

Megan’s paternal grandfather is Ewell T. Foxx (the son of Arthur Thomas Fox and Mary Elizabeth Pass). Ewell was born in Tennessee. Arthur was the son of John Bunyon Fox and Ellen Dora Ussery. Mary was the daughter of John Henderson Pass and Minnie May Erwin.

Megan’s paternal grandmother was Vivian Vier (the daughter of Shellie Vernon Vier and Maud F. Simerly). Shellie was the son of William Ruban Vier and Nancy T. Adamson/Adams. Maud was the daughter of John Franklin Simerly and Rebecca Ann Teffeteller. Megan has German ancestry through Vivian’s ancestor, Joseph Teffeteller (making Megan of at least 1/64th German descent). Megan also has very distant German ancestry from another of Vivian’s lines (through Vivian’s Rainbolt and Grindstaff/Crantzdorf ancestors).

Megan’s maternal grandfather was Clay Harrison Cisson (the son of William Harrison Cisson and Sallie Ann Martin). Clay was born in Tennessee. William was the son of William Cisson and Sarah Jane Davis. Sallie was the daughter of Columbus Allen Martin and Alice Franklin Davis.

Megan’s maternal grandmother was Thelma Macel Nelson (the daughter of James Ransom Nelson and Dailey I. Nelson). Thelma was born in Tennessee. James was the son of Mark Nelson and Martha Ann Crouch. Dailey was the daughter of Lorenzo Dow Nelson and Rosie/Rose Ann Givens. James Ransom Nelson and Dailey Nelson were first cousins, once removed.

02/16/2019 – Megan Fox – 55th Annual CAS (Cinema Audio Society) Awards – InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Hotel – Los Angeles, CA, USA -Photo Credit: We Got You Media / PRPhotos.com 

Sources: Genealogy of Megan’s paternal grandfather, Ewell T. Fox – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Megan’s paternal grandfather, Ewell T. Fox (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Megan’s paternal grandfather, Ewell T. Fox, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Megan’s paternal great-grandparents, Arthur Thomas Fox and Mary Elizabeth Pass, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Megan’s paternal great-great-grandparents, William Ruban Vier and Nancy T. Adamson/Adams, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Family history of some of Megan’s distant ancestors, the Viers family – http://www.viresfamily.50megs.com

Megan’s paternal great-grandmother, Maud F. Simerly, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Megan’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Rebecca Ann Teffeteller (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Megan’s paternal great-great-great-grandmother, Eliza Jane Whitehead (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Megan’s maternal grandfather, Clay Harrison Cisson, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Megan’s maternal great-great-grandparents, William Cisson and Sarah Jane Davis, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Megan’s maternal great-grandmother, Sallie Ann Martin, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Megan’s maternal grandmother, Thelma Macel Nelson – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Megan’s maternal grandmother, Thelma Macel Nelson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Megan’s maternal great-grandfather, James Ransom Nelson (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Megan’s maternal great-grandfather, James Ransom Nelson, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Megan’s maternal great-grandmother, Dailey I. Nelson (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Megan’s maternal great-grandmother, Dailey I. Nelson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Dailey Nelson on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Megan’s matrilineal great-great-grandmother, Rosie/Rose Ann Givens (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Austin in 2011, Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Jake Austin Szymanski

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

Date of Birth: December 3, 1994

Ethnicity:
*Polish, English, Irish (father)
*Spanish, Puerto Rican, Argentinian (mother)

Jake T. Austin is an American actor. He starred in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place, as Max Russo, a character who was meant to be of Italian and Mexican descent.

Jake is the son of Joey Szymanski and Giny Rodriquez Toranzo. His surname, Szymanski, is Polish. Jake’s father has Polish, English, and Irish ancestry. Jake’s mother has Spanish, Puerto Rican, and Argentinian ancestry.

Jake speaks Spanish.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph J. Szymanski.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was Irene Stanley (the daughter of Harry Stanley and Emily Atherton). Irene was born in Manchester North, Lancashire, England.

Source: Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandfather, Joseph J. Szymanski – http://obituaries.nydailynews.com

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Consuelos with wife Kelly Ripa in 2009, photo by Miro Vrlik Photography LLC / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Mark Andrew Consuelos

Place of Birth: Zaragoza, Spain

Date of Birth: 30 March, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*Italian (mother)

Mark Consuelos is an American actor. He plays Hiram Lodge on the series Riverdale.

Mark was born in Zaragoza, Spain. His father, Isaul “Saul” Consuelos Resendiz, is Mexican. His mother, Camilla De Micheli, was born in 1940 in Tripoli, Libya, then an Italian colony, to Italian parents.

Mark was raised in Italy, Lebanon in Illinois, Tampa, Florida, and Valrico, Florida. He has said that he can not speak Spanish, but speaks Italian.

Mark is married to television personality and actress Kelly Ripa, with whom he has three children.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was named Miguel Consuelos Trejo.

Mark’s paternal grandmother had the surname Resendiz.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was named Giuseppe De Micheli.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was named Anselmina. Anselmina was from Baveno, Piedmont.

Sources: http://www.talentnewsnetwork.com

Genealogy of Mark Consuelos (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Immigration record of Mark’s father – https://familysearch.org

Immigration record of Mark’s paternal grandfather, Miguel Consuelos Trejo – https://familysearch.org

Mark’s mother writes about her background – http://www.ernandes.net

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Sprouse in 2017, photo by kathclick /Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Cole Mitchell Sprouse

Place of Birth: Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

Date of Birth: 4 August, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, about 1/8th Danish

Cole Sprouse is an American actor and photographer. He is the identical twin brother of actor Dylan Sprouse. He began his career at the age of six months, then usually acting with his brother. He is known for his roles in The Suite Life franchise and as Forsythe Pendleton “Jughead” Jones III on the show Riverdale.

Cole was born in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, to American parents, Melanie and Matthew Sprouse, who were teaching there at the time. He was named after jazz musician Nat King Cole. His parents moved back to their native California four months after Cole and Dylan were born. He was raised in Long Beach.

Cole’s ancestry includes English, Scottish, Danish, and German.

Cole’s paternal grandfather is Michael Theodore Sprouse (the son of Guy Ellsworth Sprouse and Opal Fern McCray). Michael was born in West Virginia. Guy was the son of William Madison Sprouse and Martha Ann Arbogast. Opal was the daughter of William Kenneth McCray and Bonnie Bell/Belle Wright.

Cole’s paternal grandmother is Karen Lee Sammons (the daughter of Herman E./Frank Sammons and Betty Elizabeth Sybrowsky/Szybrowsky). Karen was born in California. Herman was the son of Charles R. Sammons and Allice Mars. Betty was the daughter of Vilhelm Christian “William” Sybrowsky and Johanna Alfreda Barnhardine Johansen. Vilhelm and Johanna were Danish immigrants, although the Szybrowsky line leads back to Germany several generations before that.

Cole’s maternal grandfather is Merrill Eugene Wright (the son of Obed Wright and Beulah Mae Roe). Merrill was born in California. Obed was the son of Otha Burnett Wright and Lena Spiller. Beulah was the daughter of Benjamin Roe, who was of mostly German descent, and of Mary Elizabeth Metter, whose parents were German.

Cole’s maternal grandmother is Jonine Rosemary Booth (the daughter of Jonathan C. Booth and Maxine Pearl Rose). Jonine was born in California. Jonathan was the son of Charles F. Booth and Emily Coy. Maxine was the daughter of Carl Wellington Rose and Myrtle Sabria Tucker.

Cole’s matrilineal line can be traced back to his great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandmother, Lydia Purcell/Pursel, who was born, c. 1774, in Fayette County, Kentucky.

Cole (left) and Dylan Sprouse in 2009, photo by Joe Seer/Shutterstock

Sources: Genealogies of Cole’s paternal grandfather, Michael Theodore Sprouse (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Cole’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Johanna Alfreda Bernhardine (Johansen) Sybrowsky – http://www.findagrave.com

Cole’s maternal great-grandfather, Obed Wright, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Cole’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Benjamin Roe (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Cole’s matrilineal great-grandmother, Maxine Pearl (Rose) Booth – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Cole’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Carl Wellington Rose and Myrtle Sabria Tucker – https://www.familysearch.org

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