Birth Name: Richard Nikolaus Eijiro von Coudenhove-Kalergi

Date of Birth: November 16, 1894

Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Date of Death: 27 July, 1972

Place of Death: Schruns, Austria

Ethnicity:
*German, as well as Greek and Russian, and Danish, Belgian [Flemish and Walloon], Lithuanian, and Polish (father)
*Japanese (mother)

Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi was an Austrian-Japanese politician and philosopher. He served as the founding president of the Paneuropean Union for 49 years.

Richard was born in Tokyo, Japan, the son of Mitsuko “Mitsu” (Aoyama) and Heinrich Johann Maria von Coudenhove-Kalergi, a count and diplomat. His mother was born in Tokyo, Japan. His father was born in Vienna, Austria, of German, as well as Russian, Danish, Belgian (Flemish and Walloon), Lithuanian, and Polish, descent.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was Franz Karl von Coudenhove (the son of Franz Ludwig Graf von Coudenhove and Katharina Jakobine Augusta von Löwenstern). Richard’s grandfather Franz was born in Vienna, Austria. Richard’s great-grandfather Franz was born in Bingen am Rhein, Germany, the son of Georg Ludwig von Coudenhoven and Sophia von Hatzfeld, and had German and Belgian ancestry. Katharina was born in Tartu, Estonia, the daughter of Paul Ludwig Johann von Löwenstern, from Vana-Antsla, Estonia, and of Christiane Friederike von Gersdorff, from Königsberg, Prussia.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was Marie/Maria Kalergi (the daughter of Johannes/Joannou/Johan Ivan Emanuilovich Kalergis and Maria von Nesselrode). Richard’s grandmother Marie was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. Johannes was the son of Manuel Kalergi/Kalergis and Charlotte Jörgensen. The Kalergi family was of at least part Greek origin. Richard’s great-great-grandfather Manuel is sometimes cited as Russian, though he might have had Greek ancestry. Charlotte’s surname is Danish or Norwegian.

Richard’s great-grandmother Maria, a pianist, was born in Warsaw, Poland, the daughter of Karl Friedrich Joseph Fedor Karlovich von Nesselrode, a diplomat, who had German ancestry, and of Tekla/Thekla von Gorska h. Nałęcz, who was of Polish and Lithuanian descent; Richard’s great-great-grandfather Karl’s mother, Josepha von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg, is said to have been a practicing Protestant who was born Jewish. This does not appear to be accurate.

Richard’s maternal grandparents were Kihachi Aoyama and Tsuneko “Tsune” Iwata.

Sources: Genealogies of Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi – https://www.geni.com
http://genealogics.org
https://www.genealogieonline.nl
http://www.sejm-wielki.pl
http://gw.geneanet.org

Rachel DiPillo – NBCUNIVERSAL EVENTS Presents NBC Chicago Celebration Party at STK Chicago on November 9, 2015 – STK Chicago – Chicago, IL, USA – Keywords: Chicago Med, NBC Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

Birth Name: Rachel Katherine DiPillo

Place of Birth: Flint, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 26, 1991

Ethnicity:
*Italian, Lithuanian (father)
*English, Irish (mother)

Rachel DiPillo is an American actress.

Rachel is the daughter of Jacqueline Ruth “Jackie” (Welton) and John G. DiPillo. Rachel’s father has Italian and Lithuanian roots. Rachel’s mother is of English and Irish descent. Rachel was raised in Nashville, Tennessee.

Rachel’s paternal grandfather was George/Georgg Bernard DePillo (the son of Roy DePillo and Christine M.). Roy was born in Italy. Christine was born in Colorado.

Rachel’s paternal grandmother was Florence Meo (the daughter of Joseph Meo and Helen Molesky). Joseph the son of Italian parents, Peter/Pietro “Pete” Meo and Dominica/Domenica “Minnie” Patrona/Patrono. Helen was the daughter of Lithuanian parents, William Molesky and Annie/Anna/Ona Mickus/Mickute, who was from Prienai, Lithuania.

Rachel’s maternal grandfather was Jack Welton (the son of Roy William Welton and Beulah Kelly/Kelley). Roy was the son of George W. Welton and Clarette/Etta Hill. Beulah was the daughter of John A. Kelley and Lennia A.

Rachel’s maternal grandmother is Marilyn Wilcox, the daughter of Cecil Kenneth Wilcox and Ruth Ethel Holland.

Sources: http://www.mcalesternews.com

Rachel’s paternal grandfather on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Rachel’s paternal grandfather – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Rachel’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Vincent “Vince” Meo – http://deathnotices.michigan.com

Obituary of Rachel’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Anthony J. Meo – www.findagrave.com

Death certificate of Rachel’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Peter/Pietro “Pete” Meo – http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com

Rachel’s paternal great-grandmother, Helen Molesky, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Rachel’s maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Russell Anthony Wilcox – http://www.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Charles Philip Arthur George

Place of Birth: Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 14 November, 1948

Ethnicity: European Royal, English (mostly), small amounts of German, Hungarian, French, Anglo-Irish, distant Irish, Danish, Swedish, Swiss, Belgian, Dutch, Bohemian/Czech, Scottish, Lithuanian, Russian, Polish

Charles, Prince of Wales, is the heir apparent to the British throne.

He is the son of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Charles is married to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. With his former wife, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, he is the father of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales.

Prince Charles’ paternal grandfather was Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark (the son of George I of Greece, and of Olga Constantinovna of Russia). Prince Andrew was born in Old Royal Palace, Athens, Kingdom of Greece. George I was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the son of Christian IX, King of Denmark, and of Princess Louise of Hesse-Kassel. Olga was born in Pavlovsk, Russian Empire, the daughter of Grand Duke Konstantin/Constantine Nikolayevich/Nikolaevich/Nicholaievitch of Russia, and of Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Altenburg.

Prince Charles’ paternal grandmother was Princess Alice of Battenberg (the daughter of Prince Louis of Battenberg, and of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine). Princess Alice was born in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England. Prince Louis was born in Graz, Austrian Empire, the son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine, and of Countess Julia/Julie Therese Salome Hauke. Princess Victoria was born in Windsor Castle, the daughter of Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, and of Princess Alice of the United Kingdom.

Prince Charles’ maternal grandfather was George VI, who was King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952 (the son of George V, and of Mary of Teck). George VI was born in York Cottage, Sandringham House, Norfolk, United Kingdom. George V was born in Marlborough House, London, and was King from 1910 to 1936. He was the son of Edward VII, who was King from 1901 to 1910, and of Princess Alexandra of Denmark. Mary of Teck was born in Kensington Palace, London, the daughter of Francis, Duke of Teck, and of Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge.

Prince Charles’ maternal grandmother was Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the daughter of Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and of Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne). Lady Elizabeth was born in England. Claude was the son of Claude Bowes-Lyon, 13th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and of Frances Dora Smith Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Cecilia was the daughter of The Rev. Charles William Frederick Cavendish-Bentinck and Caroline Louisa Burnaby.

Sources: Genealogies of Charles, Prince of Wales – https://web.archive.org
https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Charles, Prince of Wales (through his son, Prince William) – https://famouskin.com

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Place of Birth: Lithuania

Date of Birth: June 10, 1993

Ethnicity: Lithuanian

Bria Vinaite is an American actress. She stars in the 2017 film The Florida Project.

She was born in Lithuania, and moved to Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., during her early years.

Source: http://www.dazeddigital.com

Ruta Lee – “Architects of Denial” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Taglyan Complex, 1201 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by Eugene / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Ruta Mary Kilmonis

Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: May 30, 1935

Ethnicity: Lithuanian

Ruta Lee is a Canadian actress and dancer. She was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, to Lithuanian immigrants, Marijona/Mary (Kamandulis) and Juozas/Joseph Kilmonis. Ruta is married to American restaurant executive Webster B. “Webb” Lowe, Jr.

Ruta’s paternal grandparents were John Kilmonis and Pranciska/Francis Dobravalais.

Ruta’s maternal grandmother was named Liudvise.

Sources: Death record of Ruta’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Ruta’s maternal grandmother, Liudvise Kamandulis – https://www.familysearch.org

Sufjan Stevens – The Great Escape Festival 2011 – Day 3 – Brighton Dome – Brighton, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 1, 1975

Ethnicity: Greek, Lithuanian

Sufjan Stevens is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

Sufjan’s mother was Greek. He is also said to be of Lithuanian descent.

Sufjan’s maternal grandparents were Nick Marabeas (son of Gust O. Marabeas and Kyriakoula/Carrie O. [likely Alexandros/Alexandreas]) and Stella Thomas. Both were of Greek descent. Gust was from Stoupa, Greece.

Sources: Sufjan’s maternal grandfather, Nick Marabeas, on the 1930 U.S. Census – familysearch.org

Sufjan’s maternal grandmother, Stella Thomas, on the 1930 U.S. Census – familysearch.org

Birth Name: Michael A. Graziadei

Place of Birth: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Date of Birth: September 22, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Italian, distant Swiss-French (father)
*Lithuanian (mother)

Michael Graziadei is an American actor.

Michael was born in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the son of American parents, Helene Ruth (Jasalavich) and Silvio Albert Graziadei. Michael was raised in the U.S. from the age of eleven.

His father is of Italian descent and his mother is of Lithuanian ancestry. Michael’s parents are pictured here.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Michael P. Graziadei (the son of Rocco Graziadei and Philomena Dellia). Michael was born in Rome, Italy.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Ida Buono/Bunona (the daughter of Tommaso “Thomas” Buono/Bunona and Anna “Annie” Capalli). Ida was born in Chiusano di San Domenico, Avellino, Campania, Italy. Tommaso was the son of Dominic Buono and Baroness Ernesta (Maria Louisa Ernestina) Flugi d’Aspermont. Annie was the daughter of a man surnamed Capall/Yapelli, and of Countess Juliette Flugi d’Aspermont. Countess Juliette’s father, Officer Francesco Constantin/Costantino Camillo Flugi von Aspermonte, is widely believed to be the biological father of French poet, writer, and art critic Guillaume Apollinaire. D’Aspermont (or Von Aspermonte) is a branch of a noble family with origins in St. Moritz, Grisons, Switzerland, that settled in Italy.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Stanley Anthony Jasalavich (the son of Anthony Joseph Jasalavitch/Jasiulevicius and Antonia Jezukevitch). Stanley was born in New Hampshire, to Lithuanian parents, from Pūčkornės and Merkinė, respectively.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Helene Rita Norenkevich (the daughter of John Norenkevich and Tekla Piarudnia/Piarndnia). John was born in Lithuania, the son of Peter Norenkiewicz and Ursza Karsokeue/Korsak. Tekla was born in Žasliai, Lithuania, the daughter of Tamorzus Piarndnia and Ursza/Ursula Giczerska.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael Graziadei – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Michael’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Michael’s paternal grandparents, Michael P. Graziadei and Ida Buono/Bunona – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Michael’s paternal great-great-great-grandfather, Officer Francesco Constantin/Costantino Camillo Flugi von Aspermonte (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org

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Birth Name: Arija Allison Bareikis

Place of Birth: Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 21, 1966

Ethnicity:
*Lithuanian (father)

Arija Bareikis is an American actress.

Arija is the daughter of Robert Paul Bareikis.

Arija’s paternal grandparents were Zigmas “James” Bareikis and Ona “Anna” Balchunas. Zigmas and Ona were born in Lithuania.

Sources: Arija’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Place of Birth: Kaunas, Kaunas, Lithuania

Date of Birth: 2 July, 1993

Ethnicity: Lithuanian

Ieva Zasimauskaitė is a Lithuanian singer. She will represent Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.

Ieva is the daughter of medical employees Audronė (maiden surname unknown) Zasimauskienė and Darius Zasimauskas.

Ieva is married to a basketball coach, Marius Kiltinavičius.

Rob Mayes – Ubisoft’s “Rainbow Six Siege” Launch Party – Arrivals – Exchange LA – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Pepper Pike, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 17, 1984

Ethnicity:
*English, Slovenian, possibly other (father)
*Lithuanian (mother)

Rob Mayes is an American actor, musician, and model.

Rob is the son of Diana (Strimaitis) and Robert F. Mayes. Rob has a brother, Alex. Rob’s father has English, Slovenian, and possibly other, ancestry. Rob’s mother is of Lithuanian ancestry.

Rob’s paternal grandfather was named Harry Mayes.

Rob’s paternal grandmother was Elise R. Kapel (the daughter of Frank Kapel and Mary/Marie). Elise was born in Ohio, to parents from either Italy, Yugoslavia, or Austria, and who were likely ethnic Slovenians. Frank was the son of Joseph Kapel.

Rob’s maternal grandfather was Anicetas “Tony” Strimaitis (the son of Leonas Strimaitis and Magdalena Mikulitis). Anicetas was of Lithuanian descent.

Rob’s maternal grandmother was Stase Andrusaitis (the daughter of Joseph Andrusaitis/Andrusaityte and Ursala Linetas). Stase was of Lithuanian descent.

Sources: Obituary of Rob’s paternal grandfather, Harry Mayes – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Rob’s maternal grandparents, Anicetas “Tony” Strimaitis and Stase Andrusaitis – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Rob’s maternal grandfather, Anicetas “Tony” Strimaitis – http://www.jakubs.com

Obituary of Rob’s maternal grandmother, Stase (Andrusaitis) Strimaitis – http://www.legacy.com

Jes Macallan – 2014 ABC Disney Winter TCA Press Tour – Langham Hotel – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Jessica Lee Liszewski

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

Date of Birth: August 9, 1982

Ethnicity:
*Polish (paternal grandfather)
*Italian (paternal grandmother)
*Irish, Slovak, English, Lithuanian (mother)

Jes Macallan is an American actress.

Jes is the daughter of Theresa Marie “Terry” (Feheley) and Kenneth S. “Ken” Liszewski.

Jes’ paternal grandfather was Walter Theodore Liszewski, Jr. (the son of Walter Theodore Liszewski, Sr. and Josephine Bronakowska). Jes’ grandfather Walter was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Jes’ paternal grandmother was Bianca Rose Rogliano (the daughter of Pasquale Rogliano and Evelyn Mieda). Bianca was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Jes’ maternal grandfather was Patrick Joseph “Pat” Feheley (the son of Edward J. “Ed” Feheley and Irene T. Maxian). Jes’ great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward M. Feheley, who had Irish ancestry, and of Katherine/Catherine O’Hara, whose own mother was Irish. Irene was the daughter of Michael J. Maxian, who was born in Sekule, Austria-Hungary (now Slovakia), and of Eva Blaska/Blasck/Blazek, who was also from Austria-Hungary.

Jes’ maternal grandmother is Margaret Latonick (the daughter of Joseph William Latonick and Ellen/Evelyn Elizabeth Fiske). Joseph was the son of William J. Latonick, who was from Lithuania, and of Catherine E. Laskowski/Bunitis, whose parents were Lithuanian. Ellen was the daughter of Miles Byron Fiske/Fisk and Margaret/Margarett Caroline “Carry” Ellis.

Sources: Divorce record  of Jes’ parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jes’ paternal grandfather, Walter Theodore Liszewski, Jr. – http://www.brettfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Jes’ paternal grandmother, Bianca Rose Rogliano – http://obittree.com

Genealogy of Jes’ maternal great-grandmother, Ellen Evelyn (Fiske) Shores Latonick – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jes’ maternal great-grandmother, Ellen Evelyn (Fiske) Shores Latonick – https://www.findagrave.com

Paul McGill – “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” Opening Night at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood – Arrivals – Pantages Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Paul Edwin McGill III

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

Date of Birth: September 3, 1987

Ethnicity: Northern Irish, Irish, German, Austrian, 1/8th Italian, 1/8th Lithuanian

Paul McGill is an American actor, choreographer, and film, stage, and television director.

Paul is the son of Shari (Lienert) and Paul Edwin McGill, II. Paul has a sister, Emily. Paul’s father has Northern Irish, Irish, and German roots. Paul’s mother is of German, Austrian, Italian, and Lithuanian ancestry.

Paul’s paternal grandfather likely was Paul Edwin McGill (the son of Frank J. McGill and Catherine A. Ward). Frank was born in Northern Ireland. Catharine was the daughter of Michael F. Ward, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary, whose parents were also Irish.

Paul’s paternal grandmother likely was Edna Frances Depp (the daughter of Anthony J. Depp and Mary Ellen Herold/Harold). Anthony was the son of German parents, Martin Depp and Anna Spatz. Mary was the daughter of Isabell/Bella Gallagher.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was John W. Lienert, Jr. (the son of John Lienert, Sr. and Marcella Kaiser). Paul’s great-grandfather John was born in Austria. Marcella was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Jean E. Repetti (the daughter of Charles C. Repetti and Anna Lezduska/Lazdauska). Charles was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy. Anna was from Lithuania.

Sources: Marriage record of Paul’s paternal grandparents, Paul Edwin McGill and Edna Frances Depp – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Paul’s paternal grandfather, Paul Edwin McGill – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Paul’s paternal grandmother, Edna Frances (Depp) McGill – http://www.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal grandparents, John W. Lienert and Jean E. Repetti – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Paul’s maternal grandmother, Jean E. (Repetti) Lienert – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Ian Matthias Bavitz

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

Date of Birth: June 5, 1976

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Lithuanian (mother)

Aesop Rock is an American hip hop recording artist and producer.

Aesop is the son of Anita (Nowalis) and Paul C. Bavitz. His siblings are Christopher and Graham. Aesop was raised in Northport, New York.

Aesop’s paternal grandfather was Theodore F. Bavitz (the son of John Bavitz/Bawiec and Anna M. Klish). John was the son of parents from Austria, Joseph Bavitz/Bawiec and Tannie/Fannie Visolofski, who likely had Polish roots. Anna was the daughter of Polish parents, George Klish and Tillie/Teckles Carhan.

Aesop’s paternal grandmother was Mildred Yackimowicz (the daughter of William Yackimowicz/Yackamowicz and Martha Shiboski/Przybylowski). William was the son of Polish parents, Stanley Yackamowicz and Anna. Martha was the daughter of parents from Russia and Germany, Wladyslaw Przybylowski and Josepha/Josephine Pauczweski, who were ethnic Polish.

Aesop’s maternal grandfather was Theodore M. Nowalis (the son of Michael Nowalis and Theresa Kunigalis/Kunigelis). Theodore was born in Pennsylvania, to Lithuanian parents.

Aesop’s maternal grandmother was Mary M. Kazlauskas (the daughter of William Kazlauskas and Nellie Zubris/Zuberis). Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Lithuania. Nellie was the daughter of Mary.

Sources: Family Tree of Aesop Rock – http://genius.com

Obituary of Aesop’s maternal grandmother, Mary M. (Kazlauskas) Nowalis – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Hartley Thomas Sawyer

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

Date of Birth: January 25, 1985

Ethnicity: Lithuanian (maternal grandmother), English, Scottish, Irish, Dutch

Hartley Sawyer is an American actor, producer, and writer.

Hartley is the son of Karen (Hartley) and Thomas C. Sawyer.

Harry’s paternal grandfather was named Charles McCoy Sawyer.

Harry’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor McCorry (the daughter of Walter McCorry and Jeanette/Jeannette Scott Seaman). Eleanor was born in New Jersey. Walter was born in New York, to parents from Ireland, John McCorry/McCurry and Mary Lucas. Jeanette was born in New York, the daughter of William C. Seaman and Mary Weller.

Hartley’s maternal grandfather was Clinton Eugene Hartley (the son of William Clinton Hartley and Alice VanHorne Buchanan). Hartley’s grandfather Clinton was born in New York. William was born in New York, the son of Anna. Alice was born in New York, the daughter of John Visscher Buchanan and Jerusha Church Trevatt.

Hartley’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ann Sargalis (the daughter of Peter Sargalis and Philomena Jankunas). Mary was born in New York, to Lithuanian parents.

Sources: Obituary of Hartley’s paternal grandmother, Eleanor (McCorry) Sawyer – http://www.recordonline.com

Genealogy of Hartley’s maternal grandfather, Clinton Eugene Hartley – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Hartley’s maternal grandmother, Mary Ann (Sargalis) Hartley – http://www.recordonline.com

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Birth Name: Jessica Mayfair Schram

Place of Birth: Skokie, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 15, 1986

Ethnicity:
*31.25% German
*25% Lithuanian
*12.5% Dutch
*12.5% Belgian [Flemish]
*12.5% English
*6.25% Irish

Jessy Schram is an American actress.

Jessy is the daughter of Kristie M. (Verstraete) and John Schram. Her father is of Lithuanian, German, and Irish descent. Her mother has Dutch, Flemish Belgian, German, and English ancestry.

Jessy’s paternal grandfather was Walter A. Schram (the son of Alfred Peter Schram and Kathryn L. Hoyd/Hoye). Walter was born in Wisconsin. Alfred was born in Illinois, the son of John Schram, whose parents were German, and of Elizabeth Frances Sadler, whose parents were also German. Kathryn was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Simon Hoye, who was born in Canada, to Irish parents, and of Anna Mary Kretschmer, whose parents were German.

Jessy’s paternal grandmother was Minnie C. Peredna (the daughter of Walter J. Peredna and Anele “Nellie” Sluzas). Minnie was born in Illinois. Walter and Anele were from Lithuania.

Jessy’s maternal grandfather was Florent H. “Red” Verstraete (the son of Florent Gustaf Verstraete and Rosina L. Vrielynch). Jessy’s grandfather Florent was born in Indiana. Jessy’s great-grandfather Florent was born in the Netherlands, the son of Edward Verstraete and Juliana Van Hoyfe. Rosina was born in Belgium, the daughter of Edmund Vrielynch and Mary de Jaeger.

Jessy’s maternal grandmother was Yvonne Jeanne/Jeannene Held (the daughter of William August Held and May Fair Hyde). Yvonne was born in Illinois. William was born in Michigan, the son of German parents, Carl Held and Ida Wenzel. May Fair was born in Mississippi, to a father from England and a mother from Mississippi.

Sources: Obituary of Jessy’s paternal grandmother, Minnie C. (Peredna) Schram – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jessy’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), John J. Peredna – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Jessy’s maternal grandfather, Florent H. “Red” Verstraete – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jessy’s maternal great-grandfather, William A. Held – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

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Birth Name: Donnie Rafi Keshawarz

Place of Birth: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: July 30, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Pashtun Afghan (father)
*Lithuanian (maternal grandfather)
*German, some Dutch (maternal grandmother)

Donnie Keshawarz is a Canadian-American actor.

He is the son of Margaret and John Keshawarz (born Omar). His father was Afghan, of Pashtun descent. His mother is Canadian, and is of one half Lithuanian, as well as German and Dutch, descent.

Donnie’s paternal grandparents were Taher Mohammed Omar and Kawkaba Bibikhord.

Donnie’s maternal grandfather was Karl Kupcinskas (the son of Peter Kupcinscas and Josepha Roglite). Karl was born in Lithuania.

Donnie’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of Hugo Josephus Dirks and Sybille Kramm. Hugo was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the son of Josef/Joseph Dirks, who was German, and Klara/Clara Dorothea Witte, who was Dutch, of part German descent. Sybille was born in Germany, the daughter of Josef Kramm and Brigitte Hubertina Greven.

Source: Genealogy of Donnie’s sister – https://www.wikitree.com

Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 7, 1987

Ethnicity: Lithuanian (maternal grandfather), English, Irish, Scottish, distant Dutch

Rachele Brooke Smith is an American actress and dancer.

Rachele is the daughter of Tracy and Kris Smith.

Rachele’s paternal grandfather is named Bruce Wayne Smith.

Rachele’s paternal grandmother is Mary Jane Barnum (the daughter of Bruce Barnum and Lillian Marguerite “Lily” Gentry). Mary Jane was born in California. Bruce was born in Utah, the son of Calvin Dudley Barnum and Lucy Jepson. Lillian was born in Nevada, the daughter of Arthur Henry Gentry, whose father was English and whose mother was the daughter of Irish parents, and of Lydia Evelyn Conaway.

Rachele’s maternal grandfather is Gerald Williams Sandarg (the son of William Sandarg and Beatrice Stephan/Stephon). Gerald was born in Illinois, to parents from Lithuania.

Rachele’s maternal grandmother is Lorena Lee Berry (the daughter of Harry Leo Berry and Audrey Elnora Perkins). Lorena was born in California. Harry was born in Missouri, the son of James Alexander Berry and Sarah Elizabeth Rickman. Audrey was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of William Leland Perkins and Della C. Burton.

Source: Genealogy of Rachele’s father – http://www.barnum.org

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Birth Name: Briana Laurel Venskus

Place of Birth: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 19, 1987

Ethnicity: Lithuanian, Puerto Rican, Italian

Briana Venskus is an American actress and production assistant.

Briana is the daughter of Josephine (Vazquez) and John Venskus. She is said to be of Lithuanian, Puerto Rican, and Italian ancestry.

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Place of Birth: Willesden, Middlesex, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 20 December, 1948

Ethnicity:
*father – English, small amounts of Dutch, Lithuanian, and German
*mother – Scottish

Alan Parsons is an English audio engineer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is known for his work with groups such as Pink Floyd and The Beatles, and for his own band, The Alan Parsons Project.

Alan is the son of Jean Kelty (MacLeod) and Denys Alexander H. Parsons. His father was a pianist, flautist, and writer. His mother was an actress, professional folk singer, and harpist. Alan is married to Lisa, and has two children. Alan is a half-first cousin, once removed, of actor Oliver Reed.

Alan’s paternal grandfather was Alan Leonard Romaine Parsons, a drama critic for the Daily Mail. Alan’s grandfather Alan was born in London, England.

Alan’s paternal grandmother was actress Viola Tree (Viola Emmie A. Beerbohm Tree, the daughter of Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and Lady Helen Maud Holt). Viola was born in London, Middlesex, England. Alan’s great-grandfather Herbert was born as Herbert Draper Beerbohm in Kensington, London, and was a prominent actor and theatre manager. He was the son of Julius Ewald Edward Beerbohm, a corn merchant, and of Constantia Draper. He was a sibling of author/explorer Julius Beerbohm and author Constance Beerbohm, and a half-sibling of parodist and caricaturist Max Beerbohm. Alan’s great-great-grandfather Julius was of Dutch, Lithuanian, and German descent, and was the son of Ernst Heinrich Beerbohm, who was born in Memel, East Prussia, now Klaipėda, Lithuania, and of Henrietta Amalie Radke. Alan’s great-great-grandmother Constantia was English, the daughter of William Draper and Eliza.

Alan’s great-grandmother Helen Holt, an actress, was the daughter of William Holt.

Alan’s maternal grandfather was William Kelty MacLeod, 7th of Luskintyre (the son of Colonel William Kelty MacLeod, 6th of Luskyntire, and of Mary Bird). Alan’s great-grandfather William was born in Drogheda, Ireland, and was the son of Scottish parents, Alexander MacLeod, who was from Gordon Castle, Fochabers, Banff, Scotland, and is buried in Peshawar, India; and Agnes Duncan Kelty.

Alan’s maternal grandmother was named Mary F. Lumsden. Mary was Scottish.

Sources: Genealogies of Alan’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://gw.geneanet.org
https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Alan’s mother – http://www.macleodgenealogy.com

Genealogy of Alan’s maternal grandfather, William Kelty MacLeod, 7th of Luskintyre (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info

Birth Name: Richard Joseph Durbin

Place of Birth: East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 21, 1944

Ethnicity:
*father – Irish, some English and Scottish
*mother – Lithuanian

Dick Durbin is an American attorney and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois, since January 3, 1997, and Senate Minority Whip, since January 3, 2015, and also previously from January 3, 2005 to January 3, 2007. He was previously a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois, from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1997, and Senate Majority Whip, and from January 3, 2007 to January 3, 2015.

Dick is the son of Ona/Ann/Anna (Kutkaitė/Kutkin) and William Pius Durbin, Jr. His mother was born in Jurbarkas, Tauragė County, Lithuania, and moved to the U.S. in 1911.

He is married to Loretta Schaefer, with whom he has had three children.

Dick’s patrilineal line can be traced to Thomas William Durbin, who was born, c. 1651, in London, Greater London, England.

Dick’s paternal grandfather was William Oscar Durbin (the son of Pius Anselm Durbin and Teresa Burtle). William was born in Kansas. Pius was the son of Robert Anselm Durbin and Elizabeth Ann Hill.

Dick’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Ellen Gaul (the daughter of William M. Gaul and Mary Elizabeth Cummings). Margaret was born in Illinois, to Irish parents.

Dick’s maternal grandparents were named Robert/Rokas Kutkin/Kutka/Kutkienė and Marcella/Marcelė Saroch/Saroche. Robert and Marcella were Lithuanian.

Sources: Genealogy of Dick Durbin – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies and obituaries of Dick’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

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