Melinda McGraw

McGraw in 2009, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Melinda Leigh McGraw

Place of Birth: Nicosia, Cyprus

Date of Birth: October 25, 1963

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish, German, and Welsh

Melinda McGraw is an American actress. Her roles include Albino Alligator and Wrongfully Accused. She was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, to American parents. Her father was a diplomat for the Agency of International Development, and a hotel executive. She was raised in Cambridge and Dover, Massachusetts. Melinda is married to composer and recording artist Steve Pierson, with whom she has a daughter.

Melinda’s paternal grandfather was Sterling Porter McGraw (the son of James Porter McGraw and Sarah Katherine Priest). Sterling was born in Texas. James was the son of John McGraw and Martha Ann Mosely. Sarah was the daughter of Peter Priest and Nancy Turnbough.

Melinda’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Ella Fletcher (the daughter of James Thomas Fletcher and Ninnah Josephine Williams). Ruth was born in Oklahoma. James was the son of Ira Glenn Fletcher and Rachel Fewell Blevins. Ninnah was the daughter of John Warren Williams and Martha Arabelle Keen.

Melinda’s maternal grandfather was Samuel Hall Vaughter (the son of Hiram Dennis Vaughter and Ada Gordon Hall). Samuel was born in Texas. Hiram was the son of Samuel H. Vaughter and Sarah C. Williams. Ada was the daughter of Thomas Blair Hall and Dorcas Elizabeth Kerr.

Melinda’s maternal grandmother was Gladys Elizabeth Elam (the daughter of James Bugg Elam and Lulu Beth Reece). Gladys was born in Texas. James was the son of John Henderson Elam and Marion Hortense Haynes. Lulu was the daughter of Tyra Pickens Reece and Sarah Jane Harrison.