Birth Name: Eric Benét Jordan
Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 15, 1967
Ethnicity: African-American
Eric Benét is an American singer, songwriter, and actor.
He was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eric is married to Manuela Testolini. He has a daughter with his former partner Tami Stauff; and two children with Manuela.
Eric’s paternal grandfather was James Lee Andrew/Leandrew “Jimmie” Jordan (the son of Harry Jordan and Willie Regina Barnett). James was born in Alabama.
Eric’s paternal grandmother was Cleo Geneva Simmons (the daughter of Willie Simmons and Mariah Coleman). Cleo was born in Alabama. Willie was born in Alabama, the son of Alexander Simmons and Clementine/Clements McDonald. Mariah was born in Alabama, the daughter of Jerry Coleman and Alice.
Eric’s maternal grandfather was Willie Leon Boykin (the son of Willie Morris Boykin and Hattie L. Rose/Ross). Eric’s grandfather Willie was born in Alabama. Eric’s great-grandfather Willie was born in Alabama, the son of Burrell Boykin and Cecelia/Celia Mills. Hattie was born in Mississippi.
Eric’s maternal grandmother was Pauline Weaver Mosley (the daughter of Felix Leroy Mosley and Mabel Gertrude Bailey). Pauline was born in Alabama. Felix was born in Alabama, the son of Abraham Mosley and Lorena/Loredia Perkins. Mabel was born in Alabama, the daughter of Mack Bailey and Addie Thomas.
Sources: Obituary of Eric’s father – http://familysearch.org
Obituary of Eric’s mother – http://legacy.com
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