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Milo Manheim

by follers on September 21, 2018

Birth Name: Milo Jacob Manheim

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

Date of Birth: March 6, 2001

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Milo Manheim is an American actor.

He was raised by his mother, actress Camryn Manheim. His biological father is reported as model Jeffrey Brezovar.

Milo was raised in his mother’s Jewish faith, and had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.

Milo’s maternal grandfather was Jerome Henry Manheim, a mathematics professor (the son of Herman Manheim and Camille/Camilla K. Fantl). Jerome was born in Illinois. Herman was born in Tennessee, of German Jewish descent, and was the son of Elias E. Manheim and Jennie/Jenny Harris. Camille was born in Illinois, the daughter of Czech Jewish parents, Henry Fantl and Veronika/Fronie/Veronij Lederer.

Milo’s maternal grandmother is Sylvia Nuchow (the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Nuchow and Esther/Estelle Liebman). Sylvia was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Sources: Genealogies of Milo’s mother (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.ancestry.com

Milo’s maternal grandfather, Jerome Henry Manheim, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Milo’s maternal great-grandfather, Herman Manheim, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Milo’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Elias E. Manheim – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Milo’s maternal grandmother, Sylvia Nuchow – https://www.geni.com

Milo’s maternal grandmother, Sylvia Nuchow, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Tagged as: Ashkenazi Jewish, Czech Jewish, German Jewish, Jewish, Polish Jewish

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Camryn Manheim

by follers on September 21, 2018

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

Date of Birth: March 8, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Camryn Manheim is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Sylvia, a teacher, and Jerome Manheim, a mathematics professor. Her son is actor Milo Manheim.

Camryn’s paternal grandfather was Herman Manheim (the son of Elias E. Manheim and Jennie/Jenny Harris). Herman was born in Tennessee. Elias was a German Jewish immigrant, and was the son of Herman Manheim and Yetta Elias. Jennie was born in Illinois, to German Jewish parents.

Camryn’s paternal grandmother was Camille/Camilla K. Fantl (the daughter of Henry Fantl and Veronika/Fronie/Veronij Lederer). Camille was born in Illinois, to Czech Jewish parents. Veronika was the daughter of Josef Lederer, who was born in Slatina, Plzeň Region, and of Anna Singer, who was born in Poříč, Letohrad, Pardubice Region.

Camryn’s maternal grandparents were Samuel “Sam” Nuchow and Esther/Estelle Liebman. Samuel and Esther were Polish Jewish.

Sources: Genealogies of Camryn Manheim (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.ancestry.com

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

Camryn’s paternal grandfather, Herman Manheim, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Camryn’s paternal great-grandfather, Elias E. Manheim – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Camryn’s mother – https://www.geni.com

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

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Tagged as: Ashkenazi Jewish, Czech Jewish, German Jewish, Jewish, Polish Jewish

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Peter Hedges

by follers on September 20, 2018

Birth Name: Peter Simpson Hedges

Place of Birth: West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 6, 1962

Ethnicity: English, some German and Scottish, distant French and Welsh

Peter Hedges is an American novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.

Peter is the son of Carole/Carol Joan (Simpson) and The Rev. Robert Boyden Hedges, an Episcopalian minister. He is married to Susan Bruce (Titman), a poet and actress. They have two children, including actor Lucas Hedges.

Peter’s paternal grandfather was Walter Raleigh/Rollie Hedges (the son of Osage Orange Hedges and Louisa Jane/Jennie Palmer). Walter was born in Iowa. Osage was the son of Alfred Sylvester/Edward Hedges, who was born in Morden, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, and of Amelia Chloe Chadwick. Louisa was the daughter of Zacharias/Zachariah T. Palmer and Florence Amanda Bethea.

Peter’s paternal grandmother was Rachael/Rachel Boyden (the daughter of Samuel Frederick Boyden and Lola Leetta/Letta Lambert). Rachael was born in Iowa. Samuel was the son of John B. Boyden and Sarah Wesson. Lola was the daughter of Abner Henry Lambert and Mary Ann Anderson.

Peter’s maternal grandfather was Henry Ray Simpson (the son of John Clayton Simpson and Willie/Willa Howard Kimbel). Henry was born in Missouri. John was the son of Henry Hardin/Harding Simpson and Sarah Jane Cook. Willie was the daughter of Washington Thurman Kimbel and Sarah Amanda Brim.

Peter’s maternal grandmother was Lila/Leila Loie Krouse (the daughter of Charles/Charley Krouse and Maude/Maud Nellie Noble). Lila was born in Iowa. Charles was the son of Martin Krouse, who was born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and of Caroline Margaret Feigh, who was born in New Jersey, to German parents. Maude was the daughter of George Sherman Noble and Ida Caroline Clark.

Sources: Peter’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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

Genealogy of Peter’s paternal grandfather, Walter Raleigh/Rollie Hedges (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Peter’s paternal great-grandfather, Osage Orange Hedges (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Peter’s paternal great-grandmother, Louisa Jane/Jennie (Palmer) Hedges – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Peter’s mother – http://www.findagrave.com

Peter’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Peter’s paternal great-grandparents, Charles/Charley Krouse and Maude/Maud Nellie Noble – https://www.familysearch.org

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Tagged as: English, French, German, Scottish, Welsh

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Will Brill

by follers on September 20, 2018

Birth Name: William Wesley Brill

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 11, 1986

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Irish, Dutch

Will Brill is an American actor.

Will’s paternal grandfather was John Marty Brill (the son of Joseph Andrews Brill and Clara Ann Marty). John was born in Iowa. Clara was the daughter of John J. Marty and Sarah E. Dunlavy.

Will’s paternal grandmother was Katherine Avis Manning (the daughter of William Wayland Manning and Henrietta Marie “Reta” Te Roller). Katherine was born in Washington. William was the son of Melville Malcolm Manning and Delia M. McClure. Henrietta was the daughter of Hein “Henry” Te Roller, whose parents were Dutch, and of Nellie Orcelia Augustin.

Will’s maternal grandfather was Wesley Clarence Salter (the son of Wesley Clarence Salter and Alva A. Klein). Wesley was born in New Jersey. Will’s great-grandfather Wesley was the son of Wesley Fountain Salter and Irene Tully.

Will’s maternal grandmother was Ouida/Onida Fields (the daughter of Grethel Clayton Fields and Maurye/Mamie/Mayme Louise Lanton). Ouida was born in New York, to parents from Alabama. Grethel was the son of William Carlton Fields and Elizabeth James Smith. Maurye was the daughter of Charles T. Lanton and Mary Eulalia “Minnie” Caraway.

Sources: Will’s paternal grandfather, John Marty Brill, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Will’s paternal grandmother, Katherine Avis Manning, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Katherine Avis Manning on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Will’s maternal grandfather, Wesley Clarence Salter, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Will’s maternal grandmother, Ouida/Onida Fields, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Will’s maternal grandmother, Ouida/Onida (Fields) Salter Cooke- https://www.paloaltoonline.com

Tagged as: Dutch, English, German, Irish, Scottish

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Merritt Wever

by follers on September 18, 2018

Birth Name: Merritt C. Wever

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

Date of Birth: August 11, 1980

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish, other

Merritt Wever is an American actress.

Merritt was raised by her single mother, Georgia Wever, originally from Texas. She was conceived via a sperm donor. Her first name, Merritt, is after her matrilineal great-grandmother’s maiden surname.

Merritt’s maternal grandfather was Floyd Hoskins Wever (the son of John Piner Wever and Susie “Sue” Mae/May Daniel). Floyd was born in Texas. John was the son of John William Wever and Henry/Henriett Anna Hoskins.

Merritt’s maternal grandmother was Georgia Henrietta Hairston/Harriston (the daughter of William Henry Hairston/Harriston and Nollie Dora Merritt). Georgia was born in Texas. William was the son of George A. Hairston and Sarah F. “Sallie” Tatom/Tatum. Nollie was the daughter of James Sherwood Merritt and Tallulah/Tullia Attalah/Attlia Camp.

Source: Genealogy of Merritt’s maternal grandmother, Georgia Henrietta (Hairston/Harriston) Wever Dennedy (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

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Tagged as: English, Scottish

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