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Sarah Lancashire

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05/14/2017 – Sarah Lancashire – Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2017 – Winners Room – Royal Festival Hall, South Bank – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Sarah-Jane Abigail Lancashire

Place of Birth: Oldham, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 10 October, 1964

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Sarah Lancashire is a British actress.

She is the daughter of Hilda and actor Geoffrey Lancashire. She is married to television producer and executive Peter Salmon, with whom she has three children.

Sarah’s paternal grandmother’s surname was Taylor.

Sarah’s maternal grandfather’s surname was McCormack.

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Sharon Horgan

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Horgan in 2018, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Sharon Lorencia Horgan

Place of Birth: Hackney, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 13 July, 1970

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Sharon Horgan is an Irish actress, writer, comedian, and producer.

She is the daughter of Ursula (Campbell) and John Horgan. Her father is from New Zealand, and her mother is Irish, from County Kildare. Her brother is Irish rugby union player Shane Horgan. Sharon was raised in Bellewstown, County Meath, Ireland, where her parents ran a turkey farm. She is married to businessperson Jeremy Rainbird, with whom she has two children.

Sharon is a second cousin of Irish jockeys Leighton Aspell and Paddy Aspell.

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Karen Pence

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Birth Name: Karen Sue Batten

Place of Birth: McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 1, 1957

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

Karen Pence is an American educator, teacher, and painter. She is married to Mike Pence, who is the 48th Vice President of the United States. She has thus been the Second Lady of the United States, since 2017.

She is the daughter of Lillian (Hacker) and John Marshall Batten, a United Airlines official. She was raised in Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis. Karen and Mike Pence have three children together. Raised as Catholic, they converted to Evangelical Christianity together in 1995.

Karen’s paternal grandfather was named Lavern Batten. Lavern was born in Nebraska.

Karen’s maternal grandfather was Eugene C Hacker (the son of William Hacker and Nellie N. Bunnell). Eugene was born in Indiana. William was the son of David Fox Hacker and Malinda Catherine Dunn.

Karen’s maternal grandmother was Pearl Beatrice Madden (the daughter of Henry William Madden, Sr. and Nancy Ann Cox). Henry was the son of Richard Madden. Nancy was the daughter of Holloway Cox and Sabrina Susie Williams.

Source: Genealogy of Karen Pence – https://www.geni.com

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John Paul Reynolds

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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 5, 1991

Ethnicity: 3/16ths Norwegian, 1/8th Slovak, along with Irish, Scottish, German, and English

John Paul Reynolds is an American actor and writer. His father appears to be of Irish, Scottish, and English descent. His mother is of three eighths Norwegian, one eighth Slovak, and the rest German, Irish, and English, ancestry.

John’s paternal grandfather likely was named John Paul Reynolds (the son of Paul N. Reynolds and Elizabeth C.). John was born in Wisconsin. John’s great-grandfather Paul’s father was Irish. Elizabeth’s father was Scottish.

John’s paternal grandmother likely was Martha Lucile Maxim (the daughter of Charles E. Maxim and Anna M. McCambridge). John’s grandmother Martha was born in Minneosta. Charles was the son of Alfred A. Maxim and Mary Adelaide Crissey, and had Scottish and English ancestry. John’s great-grandmother Anna was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of Vincent McCambridge, who was also born in Scotland, likely of entirely or partly Irish descent; and of Letitia McGee, who was Irish, from Drummaul, County Antrim.

John’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Louis Fujko (the son of Joseph R. Fujko and Evelyn Carey). John’s grandfather Joseph was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin. John’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of Slovak parents, Joseph Fujko, from Trebostov, and Anna Simko, from Danova. Evelyn was the daughter of George M. Carey and Margaret McBurney, and had German and Irish ancestry.

John’s maternal grandmother was Deloris Elaine Olson (the daughter of Leroy Louis Olson and Jennie Olga Bakke). Leroy was the son of Karl/Carl Markus Olson, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Annie May Sipe, who was of German and English descent. Jennie was the daughter of Norwegian parents, Ole Bakke and Helga Peterson.

Sources: Likely John’s paternal grandfather, John Paul Reynolds, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
John Paul Reynolds on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of likely John’s paternal grandmother, Martha Lucile Maxim – https://www.findagrave.com

Likely John’s paternal grandmother, Martha Lucile Maxim, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of John’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Louis Fujko – https://www.findagrave.com

John’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph R. Fujko, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Joseph R. Fujko on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

John’s maternal great-great-grandfather, George M. Carey, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of John’s maternal grandmother, Deloris Elaine Olson – https://gw.geneanet.org

John’s maternal great-grandmother, Jennie Olga Bakke, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituaries of John’s maternal great-grandmother, Jennie Olga (Bakke) Olsen – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

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Mary Kay Bergman

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Date of Birth: June 5, 1961

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: November 11, 1999

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*possibly Irish (mother)

Mary Kay Bergman was an American voice actress and voice-over teacher. She is known in particular for her work on South Park‘s first through third seasons, until her death.

She was the daughter of musicians Patricia “Pat” Paris/McGowan and David “Dave” Bergman. She was married to voice actor Dino Andrade, until her death.

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Bill Walton

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Birth Name: William Theodore Walton III

Place of Birth: La Mesa, San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 5, 1952

Ethnicity: English, Irish, possibly other

Bill Walton is an American professional basketball player, and television sportscaster.

Bill is the son of Gloria Anne (Hickey) and William Theodore Walton, Jr. His brother, Bruce Walton, is a professional football player. They are the only brothers to play in the Super Bowl and NBA Finals. Bill is married to Lori. He has four children with his former wife Susie, professional basketball player Luke Walton, and Chris Walton, Nate Walton, and Adam Walton, who have all played college basketball.

Bill’s paternal grandfather was William Theodore Walton (the son of John Dana Walton and Mary Ann Lidgett). William was born in Iowa. John was born in Maine, the son of Arthur Hanaford Walton and Martha Madora Walton. Mary Ann was born in England, the daughter of Nathaniel Lidgett and Mary Ann Crossley.

Bill’s paternal grandmother was Pearle/Pearl Esther Williams (the daughter of Charles Edwin E. Williams and Mary Ella White). Pearle was born in Michigan. Charles was the son of John Oliver Williams and Marion/Mariam/Miriam Hall Abbey. Bill’s great-grandmother Mary Ella was the daughter of John Andrew White and Esther Augusta Lines/Rosenkrantz.

Bill’s maternal grandparents were named Patrick Hickey II and Emily.

Sources: Genealogy of Bill Walton – https://www.geni.com

Obituaries of Bill’s paternal grandparents, William Theodore Walton and Pearle/Pearl Esther (Williams) Walton – https://www.findagrave.com

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Michael Kay

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Kay in 2010, photo by dotcalm9/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Michael Neil Kay

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 2, 1961

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Italian (mother)

Michael Kay is the television play-by-play broadcaster of the New York Yankees and host of The Michael Kay Show on the YES Network.

Michael is the son of Rose and Arthur Kay. His uncle, mother’s brother, was actor Danny Aiello. Michael is married to television journalist Jodi Applegate, with whom he has two children.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named John William Kay (the son of Cecelia McCarthy).

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Joan McKenna (the daughter of Frank McKenna and Margaret Veronica Moran).

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Daniel Louis Aiello (the son of Guiseppe/Joseph Aiello and Helena/Elena/Elana Lily Yaccarino/Jaccalino/Iaccarino). Joseph was born in Sorrento, Napoli, Campania, Italy, the son of Amiello/Aniello Aiello and Rosa Polio/Paula. Helena was born in Sorrento, Italy, the daughter of Mariano Yaccarino/Jaccalino and Giovannina/Jennie Esposito.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Frances Pietriacoca/Pietrocova (the daughter of Raffaele Pietriacoca/Pietrocova/Pietriacono and Rosa Corson). Raffaele was born in Italy. Rosa was born in New York, of Italian descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael Kay – https://www.geni.com

Death records of Michael’s paternal grandparents, John William Kay and Joan (McKenna) Kay – https://www.findagrave.com

Michael’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Tommy Fury

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Birth Name: Thomas John Fury

Place of Birth: Salford, Lancashire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 7 May, 1999

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Mauritian (mother)

Tommy Fury is a British professional boxer and reality television star. His father, John Fury, is of Irish traveler descent. His mother, Chantal, is of Mauritian descent. He is a half-brother of heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury.

Irish travelers are often referred to as Irish Gypsies, hence the nickname. Irish travelers are not related to Romani people and are ethnically Irish.

His paternal lineage is originally from Tuam, County Galway, and their surname, “Fury,” is said to be derived from the name “Ó Fiodhabhra.”

Source: https://www.express.co.uk

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Sparky Lyle

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Birth Name: Albert Walter Lyle

Place of Birth: DuBois, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 22, 1944

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Sparky Lyle is an American professional baseball player. He was a left-handed relief pitcher. He spent sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Sparky is the son of Margaret E. and Albert Howard Lyle.

Sparky’s paternal grandfather was John Edgar Lyle (the son of Joseph Dennis Lyle and Anna Catherine Wanner).

Sparky’s paternal grandmother was Evelyn Viola “Eva” Geer (the daughter of John Sylvester Geer and Nancy Celia Smith). Evelyn was born in Pennsylvania. John was the son of Luther Smith Geer and Sara Ganoe. Nancy was the daughter of Solomon Smith and Rachel Burkett.

Sparky’s maternal grandfather was Brady Ward Oberdorff (the son of Leonard Harrison Henry Oberdorff and Elizabeth Minerva Summerson).

Sparky’s maternal grandmother was Annie/Anna M. Glass (the daughter of Henry Power Glass and Margaret Ann Payne). Sparky’s grandmother Annie was born in Pennsylvania.

Source: Genealogies of Sparky’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

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Jack Reed

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Birth Name: John Francis Reed

Place of Birth: Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 12, 1949

Ethnicity:
*87.5% Irish
*12.5% English

Jack Reed is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, since January 3, 1997. He was previously a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island, from January 3, 1991 to January 3, 1997.

Jack is the son of Mary Louise (Monahan) and Joseph Anthony Reed. He is married to Senate staffer Julia Hart, with whom he has a daughter.

Jack’s paternal grandfather was Edwin Joseph Reed (the son of Edwin Reed and Mary Elizabeth McKenna). Jack’s grandfather Edwin was born in Rhode Island. Jack’s great-grandfather Edwin was the son of Hugh Maxwell Reed and Sophia Catherine Lawrence, who had deep roots in Massachusetts, with English ancestry. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of William McKenna and Ann, and was of Irish origin.

Jack’s paternal grandmother was Kathryn/Catherine Gertrude Byrne (the daughter of Martin Byrne and Ellen Tully). Kathryn was born in Rhode Island, to Irish parents.

Jack’s maternal grandfather was James Joseph Monahan (the son of Malachi Monahan and Margaret Jane Harvey). Malachi and Margret were Irish.

Jack’s maternal grandmother was Mary Jane Merrity (the daughter of Peter Merrity and Mary Moran). Peter and Mary were Irish.

Sources: https://www.britannica.com

Genealogy of Jack Reed (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Jack’s paternal grandparents, Edwin Joseph Reed and Kathryn Gertrude Byrne – https://www.familysearch.org

Death records of Jack’s paternal grandparents, Edwin Joseph Reed and Kathryn Gertrude (Byrne) Reed – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Jack’s paternal great-grandparents, Edwin Reed and Mary Elizabeth McKenna – https://www.familysearch.org

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Keir Starmer

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Birth Name: Keir Rodney Starmer

Place of Birth: Southwark, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 2 September, 1962

Ethnicity: English, small amount of Irish

Keith Starmer is an English politician and barrister. He has been Leader of the Labour Party, and thus Leader of the Opposition, since 4 April, 2020. He has been a Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, from 8 May, 2015, and was previously Director of Public Prosecutions, from 1 November, 2008 to 1 November, 2013.

He is the son of Josephine (Baker), a nurse, and Rodney Starmer, a toolmaker. He is married to solicitor Victoria Alexander, with whom he has two children.

Keir’s patrilineal line traces to John Thomas Starmer, who was born, c. 1787, in Hundleby, Lincolnshire.

Keir’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Starmer (the son of Gustavus Adolphus Starmer and Katherine Mitchell). Herbert was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Gustavus Adolphus was the son of George Starmer and Matilda Buswell. Katherine was the daughter of James Mitchell and Johanna Landrigan, whose parents were Irish, her father from Tipperary, County Tipperary, and her mother from Kilkenny, County Kilkenny.

Keir’s paternal grandmother was Doris Edith Parsons (the son of Arthur Kenrick Parsons and Emma Halsey). Doris was born in Godstone, Surrey, England. Arthur was the son of William Thomas Parsons and Elizabeth English. Emma was the daughter of John Halsey and Adelaide Cannell.

Keir’s maternal grandfather was Ernest G. Crouch-Baker (the son of Alfred William Crouch Baker and Edith May Burgess). Ernest was born in Tonbridge, Kent, England. Alfred was the son of Alfred Crouch Baker and Ann Boorman. Edith was the daughter of William Burgess.

Keir’s maternal grandmother was Beryl Eileen Patricia Jones Quinnell (the daughter of Richard George Quinnell and Elsie Ada Such). Beryl was born in Farnham, Surrey, England. Richard was the son of Richard Quinnell, who was born in Cork, Ireland, and of Mary Ann Pusey, who was English. Elsie was the daughter of William John Such and Elizabeth Alice Monk.

Source: Genealogy of Keir Starmer (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Charli D’Amelio

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Place of Birth: Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1 May, 2004

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian
*mother – French, Irish, Spanish, Acadian/Cajun, French-Canadian, French-Haitian, German, distant French-Montserratian, possibly distant Irish-Montserratian, remote German-Swiss, remote Basque, remote Breton, remote Italian, remote English, remote French-Swiss, and 1/864 Metchiperta or Kaskaskia, and 1/3456 Miꞌkmaq

Charli’s heritage on her father’s side is Italian. Charli’s heritage on her mother’s side includes French, Irish, Spanish, Acadian/Cajun, French-Haitian, French Montserratian, Breton, English, German-Swiss, German, Italian, Basque, French-Swiss, Metchiperta or Kaskaskia, Miꞌkmaq, and possibly Irish-Montserratian.

Her paternal grandfather Peter D’Amelio was born in New York to an Italian born father Leonardo D’Amelio and an American mother Rose Dadabo. Leonardo was born to Pietro D’Amelio and Erminia Lammardo. Pietro D’Amelio was born to Francantonio D’Amelio and Reginalda Palandro both of Sala Consilina, Salerno, Campania, Italy. Erminia was born to Vincenzo Lammardo and Maria Tuozzo of Sala Consilina, Salerno, Campania, Italy.

Her maternal grandmother Rosemarie Peracine was born in New York to American parents Paul Peracine and Violet Robustelli. Paul was born to Italian parents Ralph Peracine of Bari, Italy and Rose Morea of Toritto, Bari, Puglia, Italy. Rose was born to Natale Nicola Morea and Nicola Maria Rossano. Violet Robustelli was born to Andrew Robustelli of Sarno, Salerno, Campania, Italy and to Carmela Vocile of New York. Andrew Robustelli was born to Aniello Robustelli and Maria Manna of Sarno, Salerno, Campania, Italy. Carmela Vocile was born to Vincenzo Vocile of Italy and to Marianna Testa of Caiazzo, Caserta, Campania, Italy.

Her paternal grandfather Le Roy O’Brien was born in Louisiana to American parents Lee O’Brien and Vida Viator. Lee O’Brien was born to Americans John O’Brien and Eliska/Aliska Decuir. John O’Brien was born to Irish parents Timothy O’Brien and Johanna/Johana/Joanna St. Gin/St. John. Eliska/Aliska Decuir was born to American parents Maximillien DeCuir Jr. and Marie Clara Mestayer. Maximillien DeCuir Sr. was born to American parents Maximillien DeCuir and Susanne Broussard. Susanne Broussard’s paternal grandfather was Acadian leader Joseph Broussard. The singer Beyonce is also a descendant of Broussard making her and Charli sixth cousins.  Marie Clara Mestayer was the daughter of Francois Mestayer of Santo Domingo, Haiti, and Euphemie/Euphamie Meyer of Louisiana. Vida Viator was born to American parents Elias Viator and Lydia LaSalle both of Louisiana. Elias Viator was born to American parents Severin Viator and Zulma/Zelma/Zilma Romero both of Louisiana. Lydia LaSalle was born to Americans Alfred LaSalle and Clelie Comeaux of Louisiana. Charli’s 8th great grandmother through Vida Viator was Dorothee Accica, a Native American woman of the Metchiperta or the Kaskaskia tribe of Illinois. Le Roy’s heritage includes French, Irish, Spanish, Acadian/Cajun, French-Haitian, French Montserratian, German-Swiss, English, German, Breton, Italian, Basque, Metchiperta or Kaskaskia, Miꞌkmaq, and possibly Irish-Montserratian

Her maternal grandmother’s name is Jeanette Mouton. Jeanette is the daughter of American parents Ursin Mouton and Louisa Boutin. Ursin Mouton was born to American parents Jean Mouton and Leah Simon both of Louisiana. Louisa Boutin was born to American parents Jean Bouton and Louise/Louisa Richard both of Louisiana. Jeanette is of French, French-Canadian, Acadian/Cajun, Breton, German, German-Swiss, and French-Swiss ancestry. 

Sources: 

Genealogy of Charli http://www.hpeterjr.us/

Ancestry tree of Charli https://www.ancestry.com/

obituary of her paternal grandfather LeRoy O’Brien http://www.newspapers.com/

Grave of her paternal grandfather LeRoy O’Brien https://www.findagrave.com/

Geni profile of Joseph Broussard https://www.geni.com/

Profile of ancestors from Haiti and additional ancestors https://gw.geneanet.org/

Photo of her grandmother Jeanette Mouton alongside Charli’s mother and maternal aunts https://www.instagram.com/

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Fionnghuala O’Reilly

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Birth Name: Fionnghuala Isibeal Tome O’Reilly

Place of Birth: Fort Knox, Hardin, Kentucky, United States

Date of Birth: August 20, 1993

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*African-American (mother)

Fionnghuala O’Reilly is an Irish-American model, beauty pageant titleholder, and engineer. She was crowned Miss Universe Ireland 2019.

She was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and raised in the U.S. and Swords, Ireland. Her father is Irish. Her mother is African-American.

Source: https://www.irishmirror.ie

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Blythe Danner

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Birth Name: Blythe Katherine Danner

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 3, 1943

Ethnicity:
*84.375% German, including Swiss-German
*12.5% English-Barbadian
*3.125% Irish

Blythe Danner is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Katherine M. (Kile) and Harry Earl Danner. She was married to director Bruce Paltrow, until his death, with whom she has two children, actress and food writer Gwyneth Paltrow and writer and director Jake Paltrow.

She is the sister of opera singer and actor Harry Danner and performer and director Dorothy “Dottie” Danner, and a maternal half-sister of violin maker William Moennig. Blythe is a half-aunt of actress Katherine Moening, who is William’s daughter.

Blythe is of mostly German descent, including Swiss-German and Alsatian ancestors. Her family has deep roots in Pennsylvania, going back to the early 1600s (“Pennsylvania Dutch,” the nickname for Pennsylvania Germans). She also has an Irish-born three times great-grandmother and a great-grandmother who was from Barbados, and had English ancestry.

Blythe’s patrilineal line can be traced to Ulrich Danner, who was born, c. 1670, in Mannheim, Markgrafschaft Baden.

Blythe’s paternal grandfather was Harry/Henry Bollinger Danner (the son of John Solomon/Shaffer Danner and Arabella Bollinger). Harry was born in Pennsylvania, and was of mostly Pennsylvania Dutch [German] ancestry. John was the son of Solomon Danner and Lydia Ann Shaffer/Schaffer. Arabella was the daughter of Emanuel Bollinger and Sarah Senft, whose own mother, Sarah Daugherty, was Irish.

Blythe’s paternal grandmother was Ida May Yetter (the daughter of David T. Yetter and Rosamund/Rosamond Isabel Stoute/Stout). Ida was born in Pennsylvania. David had German ancestry. Rosamund was born on Barbados, and had English ancestry. She was the daughter of Samuel Stoute/Stout and Sarah Frances Moore.

Blythe’s maternal grandfather was Harry Frederick Kile (the son of William Harry Kile and Rosa Schlump). Blythe’s grandfather Harry was born in Pennsylvania. William was of German descent. Rosa was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents.

Blythe’s maternal grandmother was named Pauline Friedericke Holzwarth/Holzworth. Pauline was an emigrant from Oberweißbach, Germany, who came to the U.S., at the age of fourteen, as an indentured servant, in 1903.

Source: Genealogies of Blythe Danner – https://www.geni.com
https://worldconnect.rootsweb.com
https://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

Information about Blythe’s daughter Gwyneth’s appearance on Who Do You Think You Are?, 2011 – http://ancestraldiscoveries.blogspot.ca

Marriage record of Blythe’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Samuel Stoute/Stout and Sarah Frances Moore – https://www.familysearch.org

Blythe’s maternal grandfather, Harry Frederick Kile, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Sylvia Browne

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Birth Name: Sylvia Celeste Shoemaker

Date of Birth: October 19, 1936

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Death: November 20, 2013

Place of Death: San Jose, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, some English and Irish, remote Welsh

Sylvia Browne was an American writer. She described herself as a medium with psychic abilities.

She was the daughter of Missouri-born parents, Celeste E. (Call) and William Lee Shoemaker. Sylvia was raised Catholic.

She was married to Michael Ulery, until her death. She had two children with her first husband Gary Dufresne. Her surname was from her former husband Kenzil Dalzell Brown, whose name she took and then added an “e” to.

Sylvia’s paternal grandfather was William H. Shoemaker (the son of Edward Shoemaker and Sarah/Sally Baker). William was born in Independence, Missouri.

Sylvia’s paternal grandmother was named Hattie/Addie Buscher. Hattie was born in Missouri, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sylvia’s maternal grandfather was Marcus Henry Coil (the son of Noah Voy Coil, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Brown). Marcus was born in Missouri. Noah was the son of Noah Coil, whose mother was Irish, and of Elizabeth Lail. Both the Coil and Lail surnames originate in Germany. Sylvia’s great-grandmother Elizabeth Ann Brown was the daughter of Joseph Walker Brown and Harriett Ann Mountjoy.

Sylvia’s maternal grandmother was named Ada Celeste Kaufholz (the daughter of Herman Henri Kaufhottz/Kaufholz and Elizabeth or Ida Katrina von Banica). Sylvia’s grandmother Ada was born in Germany, or in Missouri, to German parents.

Sources: Genealogies of Sylvia Browne – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Sylvia’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sylvia’s paternal grandparents, William H. Shoemaker and Hattie/Addie Buscher, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
William H. Shoemaker and Hattie/Addie Buscher on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sylvia’s paternal grandfather, William H. Shoemaker, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Roy Keane

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Keane in 2018, photo by David Ribeiro/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Roy Maurice Keane

Place of Birth: Cork, Ireland

Date of Birth: 10 August, 1971

Ethnicity: Irish

Roy Keane is Irish football pundit, manager, and professional player. He served as captain for Manchester United and Ireland.

Roy is the son of Mary Lynch and Maurice “Mossie” Keane. He is married to Theresa Doyle, with whom he has five children.

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