Lexi Underwood

Underwood in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Cheverly, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 28, 2003

Ethnicity: African-American, one quarter Italian, at least 1/32 Irish, remote Dutch and Tobagonian

Lexi Underwood is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles in Little Fires Everywhere and Sneakerella.

Lexi’s paternal grandfather is Joseph J. Underwood, Jr. (the son of Joseph James Underwood, Sr. and Mary Eleanor Robertson). Lexi’s grandfather Joseph was born in Massachusetts. Lexi’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of John W. Underwood and Lavinia Coggin Small, who were African-American. Mary was the daughter of Irving Edgar Robertson/Smith and Helen/Ellen Gertrude Johnson. Helen was the daughter of an African-American father and an Irish mother. Irving’s father may have been white, while his mother was mostly descended from Free People of Color, in Massachusetts, with a lineage that can be traced back to Tobey/Toby Talbot (1735-1815) and Sampson Dunbar (1721-1804). Irving’s maternal great-grandmother was the daughter of a Tobagonian father and a Dutch mother.

Lexi’s paternal grandmother is named Luciana. Luciana is Italian.

Lexi’s maternal grandfather likely is James William Black (the son of Ed Black and Nellie Mae Barnett). James was born in North Carolina, and is a professional golfer. Ed was the son of William Black and Hannah. Nellie was the daughter of Robert “Bob” Barnett and Nancy.

Lexi’s maternal grandmother is Graphelia Smith (the daughter of Dr. Norman Allen Smith and Ophelia Lillian Fordham). Norman was the son of Paul Smith and Grace/Gracie. Ophelia was the daughter of The Rev. Samuel William Fordham and Ophelia Lillian Gary.

Source: Death record of Lexi’s maternal ancestor, Tobey/Toby Talbot – https://www.findagrave.com

2 Responses

  1. bablah says:

    Lexi’s maternal grandfather is likely James William Black (the son of Ed Black and Nellie Mae Barnett). James is a professional golfer. James was boen in North Carolina. Ed was the son of William Black and Hannah. Nellie was the daughter of Robert ”Bob” Barnett and Nancy.

    Lexi’s maternal grandmother is Graphelia Smith (the daughter of Dr Norman Allen Smith and Ophelia Lillian Fordham). Norman was the son of Paul Smith and Grace/Gracie. Ophelia was the daughter of Rev. Samuel William Fordham and Ophelia Lillian Gary.

  2. bablah says:

    Lexi’s paternal grandfather is Joseph J. Underwood, Jr. (the son of Joseph James Underwood, Sr. and Mary Eleanor Robertson). Lexi’s grandfather Joseph was born in Massachusetts. Lexi’s grandfather Joseph was the son of John W. Underwood and Lavinia Coggin Small, both African-American. Mary was the daughter of Irving Edgar Robertson/Smith and Helen/Ellen Gertrude Johnson. Helen was the daughter of a African-American father and an Irish mother.

    The Underwoods are sometimes listed as White/Caucasian (they don’t really look white to me, but what do I know). Irving’s father Edgar might have been white. Irving’s maternal grandfather was listed on the 1850 census, which means he was a free man. His maternal grandmother’s paternal line descends from Free People of Color, and can be traced back to Tobey Talbot (1735-1815) and Sampson Dunbar (1721-1804). His maternal great-grandmother was the daughter of a Tobagonian father and a Dutch mother.

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174289335/toby-talbot
    https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Dunbar-1775

    Lexi’s paternal grandmother is named Luciana. Luciana is Italian.

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