Trey Songz
Songz in 2013, DFree/BigStock.com
Birth Name: Tremaine Aldon Neverson
Place of Birth: Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 28, 1984
Ethnicity: African-American
Trey Songz is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and record producer. He is known for his songs “Can’t Help but Wait,” “Say Aah,” “Bottoms Up,” and “Heart Attack.” His roles include the films Preacher’s Kid, Texas Chainsaw 3D, Baggage Claim, and Blood Brother. He is also known as Trigga Trey, Mr. Steal Yo Girl, and Prince of Virginia.
Trey is the son of April (Gholson) and Claude Neverson, Jr. His parents are both African-American. He was raised as a military brat, with his mother and stepfather. Trey has a son with Caro Colon.
Various web sites state that Trey has a grandfather who was from Cameroon. This is not accurate.
Trey’s paternal grandfather is Claude McArthur Neverson (the son of Edward Calvin Neverson and Lucy Estelle/Estell Lundy). Claude was born in Virginia. Edward was the son of James David Neverson and Daisy Epps.
Trey’s paternal grandmother is Ann Elizabeth Gregory (the daughter of Paul Benjamin Gregory and Pinkie Harrison). Ann was born in Virginia. Paul was the son of Peter Gregory and Rosa Wyche. Pinkie was the daughter of Pleasant Harrison and Bessie Thweatt.
Trey’s maternal grandfather is Cornelius Gholson (the son of Thomas Gholson and Gertrude Geraldine Tucker). Cornelius was born in Virginia. Thomas was the son of Thomas Gholson and Ollie/Olive Bridgeforth. Gertrude was the daughter of Clarence Tucker and Vinie Gilliam.
Trey’s maternal grandmother is Rose Anna Jones (the daughter of Charlie/Charles William Henry Jones and Luella Starrling/Starling). Rose was born in Virginia. Charles was the son of Columbus Jones and India Parker. Luella was the daughter of Jim Starling and Emma Simon.
Sources: Genealogy of Trey Songz (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com
Marriage record of Trey’s paternal grandparents, Claude McArthur Neverson and Ann Elizabeth Gregory – https://www.familysearch.org
Trey’s paternal great-grandfather, Edward Calvin Neverson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Trey’s paternal great-grandparents, Paul Benjamin Gregory and Pinkie Harrison – https://www.familysearch.org
Trey’s paternal great-grandfather, Paul Benjamin Gregory, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Troy’s paternal great-grandfather, Paul Benjamin Gregory – http://www.legacy.com
Marriage record of Trey’s maternal grandparents, Cornelius Gholson and Rose Anna Jones – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Trey’s maternal great-grandparents, Thomas Gholson and Gertrude Geraldine Tucker – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Trey’s maternal great-grandparents, Charlie/Charles William Henry Jones and Luella Starrling/Starling – https://www.familysearch.org
CORRECTION: It should say African-American [including Cameroonian, possibly other]. He has Cameroonian roots according to here. https://www.africamusiclaw.com/trey-songz-is-cameroon/
I don’t think that quote is legitimate. Seems like a weird internet rumour.
True, but it still could be possible since most African Americans have West African ancestry.
Well, what they’re saying is that his grandfather was directly from Cameroon.
Allright, I’ve found all his recent ancestors, and none of them were from Cameroon.
Where are his ancestors from?
He still does have West African ancestry like most African Americans do.
His eyes make me melt, and I’m not even that into black guys…
Claude Neverson, Sr.’s middle name is McArthur. Ann Gregory’s middle name is Elizabeth.