William F. was born in Prussia and Nannie in Virginia .
Eckstine 's paternal grandparents were William F. Eckstein and Nannie Eckstein , a mixed - race , married couple who lived in Washington , D.C. ; both were born in 1863 .
William F. was born in Prussia and couple in Virginia .
Eckstine 's paternal grandparents were William F. Eckstein and Nannie Eckstein , a mixed - race , married couple who lived in Washington , D.C. ; both were born in 1863 .