Nikki DeLoach

DeLoach in 2013, photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Ashlee Nicole DeLoach

Place of Birth: Waycross, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 9, 1979

Ethnicity: English, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, some French

Nikki DeLoach is an American actress and singer.

Nikki is the daughter of Terri, a school superintendent, and David DeLoach, a wood products company owner. She was raised in Blackshear, Georgia. Nikki is married to musician Ryan Goodell, with whom she has two children. Ryan was a member of boy band Take 5.

Nikki’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced to Michel Desloges, who was born, c. 1645, in either France or England, of French descent.

Nikki’s paternal grandfather was Dorris/Doris Edward DeLoach (the son of William Evan DeLoach and Mary Annie Roberts). Dorris was born in Georgia. William was the son of John Allen DeLoach and Martha Rebecca Wilkinson. Mary Annie was the daughter of Teagle Byrd Roberts and Mary Matilda Summerall.

Nikki’s paternal grandmother was Thedius E. Barnard (the son of James Pratt Barnard and Miriam Alma Dixon). Thedius was born in Georgia. James was the son of George Elmore Barnard and Patsey Agnes Hyers. Miriam was the daughter of Jasper Lamar Dixon and Avie Laverne Griner.

Nikki’s maternal grandfather was Hugh Mac Thompson, Sr. (the son of Thomas Nathanial/Nathaniel Thompson and Victoria Hall). Hugh was born in Vidalia, Georgia.

Nikki’s maternal grandmother is named Mary Grace Fiveash.

Sources: Marriage announcement of Nikki’s brother – http://www.valdostadailytimes.com

Obituary of Nikki’s uncle (father’s brother) – http://www.hartfh.com

Genealogies of Nikki’s paternal grandparents, Dorris/Doris Edward DeLoach and Thedius E. (Barnard) DeLoach – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Nikki’s maternal grandfather, Hugh Mac Thompson – http://www.theblacksheartimes.com