Birth Name: Darren Charles Barnet

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 27, 1991

Ethnicity: Japanese (maternal grandmother), German, Irish, Scottish, Swedish, possibly Cherokee Native American

Darren Barnet is an American actor.

Darren’s paternal grandfather was jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Charlie Barnet (born Charles Daly Barnet, the son of Willard Raymond Barnet and Charline Daly). Charlie was born in New York. Willard was the son of William Dale Barnet, whose parents were Scottish, and of Elizabeth Ellen Huff. Charline was the daughter of Charles Frederick Daly, whose parents were Irish, and of Edith Belle Clark.

Darren’s paternal grandmother was singer Harriet Clark (born Harriet M. Umbach, the daughter of Harry Victor Umbach and Mae Muller). Harry was the son of Julius Umbach, who was German, and of Elizabeth Scheel, whose parents were German.

Darren’s maternal grandfather was named Frederick John Borkman.

Darren’s maternal grandmother was named Toshi Takeda. Toshi was born in Osaka, Japan. She came to the U.S. in 1953.

Sources: Obituary of Darren’s father – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Darren’s paternal grandfather, Charlie Barnet – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Darren’s maternal grandmother, Toshi Takeda Borkman – https://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Margaret Eleanor Atwood

Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: November 18, 1939

Ethnicity: English, some Irish

Margaret Atwood is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, inventor, teacher, and environmental activist.

She is the daughter of Margaret Dorothy (Killam), a dietician and nutritionist, and Carl Edmund Atwood, an entomologist. Her father was from Clyde River, Shelburne County, and her mother was from Woodville, Kings County, both in Nova Scotia. Her family had deep roots in the province, going back 200 years, and in Massachusetts before that. Margaret was raised in the backwoods of northern Québec, and as well as Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, and Toronto.

Margaret has a daughter with her late partner, novelist Graeme Gibson.

Margaret’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Leslie Atwood (the son of Benjamin Ellis Atwood and Dorcas Swaine Nickerson). Herbert was born in Rebmico Lake, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. Benjamin was the son of Benjamin Atwood and Deborah Swaine.

Margaret’s paternal grandmother was Florence Cornelia McGowan (the daughter of Daniel McGowan and Mary B. Davies). Florence was born in Summerville, Hants County, Nova Scotia.

Margaret’s maternal grandfather was Harold Edwin Killam (the son of William Henry Killam and Amanda Fitzalan Woodman). Harold was born in Woodville, Kings County, Nova Scotia. William was the son of Amasa I. Killam and Amy L. Rand.

Margaret’s maternal grandmother was named Ora Louise Webster (the daughter of Samuel W. Webster and Louise/Louisa). Ora was born in Morristown, Kings County, Nova Scotia.

Source: Genealogy of Margaret Atwood – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: George Ryan Bingham

Place of Birth: Hobbs, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 31, 1981

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, French, remote Dutch and Italian

Ryan Bingham is an American singer and songwriter.

He is married to Anna Axster, who has directed his music videos.

One of Ryan’s maternal ancestors was Francis Giovanni Poteet, who was born, c. 1643, in Maryland, and who is said to have been the son of an Italian man surnamed Pattiti/Pattite.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather is/was Tommy Phil “Tom” Bingham (the son of George Hightower Bingham and Emily E. Frier). George was born in New Mexico, the son of Thomas Swindell Bingham and Louella Mae Simcoe. Emily was born in Texas, the daughter of Philip Arthur Frier and Bessie E. Gregg.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Fredda Margaret/Margerit Marcus (the daughter of Fred Andy Marcus and Marguerite/Marguerett Cora Davis). Fredda was born in Texas. Fred was born in Texas, the son of Andy P. Marcus and Mary Frances Allen. Marguerite was born in Texas, the daughter of John William Davis and Julia Lillian Stephenson.

Ryan’s maternal grandfather was Garland Penn Morris (the son of William Penn “Bill” Morris and Lona Pearl Patterson). Garland was born in Texas. William was born in Texas, the son of Thomas Ruffin Morris and Jensey Lou Scott. Lona was born in Texas, the daughter of James Garfield Patterson, whose father was English, and of Mollie Homer.

Ryan’s maternal grandmother is/was named Rae Dean Jackson (the daughter of Roy Ellsworth/Elisworth Jackson and Vergie Alma Langford). Rae was born in Texas. Roy was born in Oklahoma, the son of John Washington Jackson and Jennie Francis Miller. Vergie was born in Texas, the daughter of Enoch Overton Poteet Langford and Mary Jane Brock.

Sources: Obituary of Ryan’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal grandfather, Garland Penn Morris – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal great-grandmother, Lona Pearl (Patterson) Morris – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Thomas Justin Linnard

Place of Birth: Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 29, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Scottish, Dutch, one eighth Swedish, possibly other

T. J. Linnard is an American actor.

T. J.’s paternal grandfather was Warren Richard Linnard (the son of Roy Melvin Linnard and Sarah Ann Warren). T. J.’s grandfather Warren was born in Texas. Roy was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents, Sven August Linnard and Caroline Lena Johnson. Sarah was born in Illinois, the daughter of William Henry Warren, whose parents were English, and of Celia Jennie Nelson.

T. J.’s paternal grandmother was Clara Nell Christian (the daughter of Sylvester Elisha Christian and Margaret Louise Hampton). Clara was born in Texas. Sylvester was born in Arkansas, the son of George W. Christian and Clarinda “Cora” Grounds. Margaret was born in Texas, the daughter of Wade Malone Hampton and Mary Florence Ellison.

Source: Obituary of T. J.’s father – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Isabella Camille Briones

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

Date of Birth: 17 January, 1999

Ethnicity:
*father – Filipino
*mother – Swedish, Irish

Isa Briones is an English-born American actress. She is the daughter of actors Jon Jon Briones and Megan Johnson Briones. Her brother is actor Teo Briones.

Isa’s father was born in Quezon City, Philippines. Isa’s mother is American, and has Swedish and Irish ancestry.

Isa’s paternal grandfather is named Generoso Prospero Briones.

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Birth Name: Noel Roeim Fisher

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: March 13, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Eastern European

Noel Fisher is a Canadian actor.

An interview with Noel stated, “His father’s side is from Britain with a bit of Eastern European thrown in; his mother, although born in Ohio, is from good, pale Irish and Scottish stock.”

He is married to actress Layla Alizada, who was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Birth Name: Dustin Marcel Ybarra

Place of Birth: Bexar, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 19, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – Mexican
*mother – English, Irish, Scottish, French, distant Dutch

Dustin Ybarra is an American stand-up comedian and actor.

Dustin’s maternal grandfather was Hughwill Leroy Beasley (the son of Riley L. “Ray”/Roy Beasley and Mable E. Giles). Hughwill was born in Arkansas. Riley was born in Arkansas, the son of George W. Beasley and Josephine Higginbottom. Mable was born in Texas, the daughter of John Jeremiah Giles and Minnie A. Hutsell.

Dustin’s maternal grandmother is musician Louise Rowe (born Virginia Louise Rowe, the daughter of James Iker Rowe and Ida Oleatha Wilkinson). Louise was born in Texas. James was born in Oklahoma, the son of Allen Taylor Rowe and Angie Cordelia Green. Ida was born in Texas, the daughter of Michael Bluford Wilkinson and Susan Rebecca Lively.

Sources: https://www.youtube.com

Obituary of Dustin’s maternal grandfather, Hughwill Leroy Beasley – http://findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Robert Blake Theodore Lindsay

Date of Birth: July 29, 1925

Place of Birth: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: March 4, 2019

Place of Death: Oakland, Michigan, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Irish, Scottish (father)
*French-Canadian (mother)

Ted Lindsay was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played as a forward for the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Black Hawks, of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was nicknamed “Terrible Ted.”

Ted was the son of Mary Louise Maud Villemaire and Bert Lindsay (Leslie Bertrand Lindsay), who was a professional ice hockey player.

Ted’s paternal grandfather was James B. Lindsay (the son of John Lindsay and Elizabeth Brown). James’s parents were Irish.

Ted’s paternal grandmother was Euphemia Louise Felker (the daughter of William Felker and Elizabeth Ferrier). Euphemia’s parents were Scottish.

Ted’s maternal grandfather was Alexander Vilemaire (the son of Alexandre Villemaire and Teresa Emerence Marion Sicard).

Ted’s maternal grandmother was Marie Louise Dupuis (the daughter of Pierre Dupuis and Emerance Martin dit Barnabe).

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Birth Name: Kyle Elliot Korver

Place of Birth: Paramount, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 17, 1981

Ethnicity: Dutch, some Irish, other

Kyle Korver is an American professional basketball player. He plays with the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.

Kyle is the son of Laine and The Rev. Kevin Korver, a pastor for a Reformed Church. He was raised in Pella, Iowa. He is the brother of Klayton, Kaleb, and Kirk Korver, all of whom have played college basketball.

Kyle is married to singer Juliet Richardson, with whom he has three children.

Kyle is a Christian.

Kyle’s paternal grandfather is The Rev. Harold John Korver (the son of William M. Korver and Matilda Muijskens). The Rev. Harold was born in Iowa, and is a reformed pastor. The Korver line entered America with Willem Korver, who was born, in 1841, in Vinkeveen, Utrecht, Netherlands, before emigrating to Sioux County, Iowa.

Kyles paternal grandmother is named Shirley.

Kyle’s maternal grandfather was Lewis Lafayette Lundy (the son of Harry Afton Lundy and Eleanor Drennen). Lewis was born in Iowa. Eleanor’s Drennen line traces back to Ireland.

Kyle’s maternal grandmother was named Delores Ellen Wassink (the daugher of Arnold Wassink and Cornelia). Arnold was of Dutch descent.

Sources: https://nbafamily.fandom.com

Genealogy of Kyle’s paternal grandfather, The Rev. Harold John Korver – https://www.familysearch.org

Biography of Kyle’s paternal grandfather, The Rev. Harold John Korver – https://portal.clubrunner.ca

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Birth Name: Don Richard Ashburn

Date of Birth: March 19, 1927

Place of Birth: Tilden, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Death: September 9, 1997

Place of Death: New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German

Richie Ashburn was an American professional baseball player. He was a center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played most of his career for, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of, the Philadelphia Phillies. He was nicknamed “Putt-Putt,” “The Tilden Flash,” and “Whitey.”

Richie was the son of Genevieve (Warner) and Neil Maitland Ashburn.

Richie’s paternal grandfather was Robert Wilson Ashburn (the son of William Jordan Ashburn and Jane Dane/Dain). William was born in Tazewell County, Illinois, the son of Bird Ashburn and Mary Havens. Jane was born Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Dain and Isabel McLough.

Richie’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Emaline “Betty”/Bettie Halsey (the daughter of Henry Halsey and Nancy Jane/A. Stanford). Henry was born in Virginia, the son of James Halsey and Martha “Patsy” Peak. Nancy was born in Grayson, Virginia, the daughter of Joseph Stanford and Mary Nancy “Mollie” Phipps/Buchanan.

Richie’s maternal grandfather was Lovell Lyman Thomas Warner (the son of Anaximander/Amaxissander Warner and Hannah Elizabeth Norman). Lovell was born in Nebraska. Anaximander was the son of Thomas White Warner and Martha N. McCarley. Hannah was born in Ohio, the daughter of William Lovell Norman and Mariah Ann Parkins.

Richie’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ann Palmer (the daughter of Gilbert C. Palmer and Frances America Payne). Mary Ann was born in Nebraska. Gilbert was born in Michigan, the son of Barton Chapin Palmer and Sarah Jerusha Marsh. Frances was born in New York, the daughter of Wilbur H. Payne and Mary Ann Marsh.

Sources: Genealogies of Richie Ashburn – https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: John Zakery Henri

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 5, 1994

Ethnicity: Mexican (3/8ths), English, French, Irish, 1/32 French-Canadian

Zak Henri is an American actor. He is the son of actress Brenda Strong and Tom Henri.

Zak’s paternal grandfather was Rudolph/Rudolf Henri (the son of John Henri and Tomasa/Tomasita Aleman). Rudolph was born in Texas. John was born in Iowa, and likely was of French descent. Tomasa was the daughter of Mexican parents, Demacio Aleman and Pasquella/Pascuala.

Zak’s paternal grandmother was Olga Castro (the daughter of Joe/José Castro and Lupe Flores). Olga was born in Texas. Joe was of Mexican descent. Lupe was born in Mexico.

Zak’s maternal grandfather was Jack Strong (the son of Harold William Strong and Ethelwyn “Ethel” Hillman). Harold was the son of Edward Webster Strong and Isabella W. Watts. Ethelwyn was the daughter of Samuel Thomas Hillman and Hannah B. Bennett, whose parents were English.

Zak’s maternal grandmother was Jean Catherine Weatherford (the daughter of Horatio Rialto “Ike” Weatherford and Edith Mary White). Horatio was the son of Marion Earl Weatherford and Minnie Clarra/Clara Blanch Snell, whose mother was French-Canadian. Edith was the daughter of Arthur Francis White and Anne Elizabeth Wood.

Sources: Zak’s paternal grandfather, Rudolph/Rudolf Henri, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Rudolph/Rudolf Henri on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Zak’s paternal great-grandmother, Tomasa/Tomasita Aleman, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Tomasa/Tomasita Aleman on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Zak’s paternal grandmother, Olga Castro, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zak’s paternal grandmother, Olga (Castro) Henri – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zak’s maternal grandmother, Jean Catherine (Weatherford) Strong – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zak’s great-uncle (maternal grandmother’s brother) – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Stephen McDannell Hillenburg

Date of Birth: August 21, 1961

Place of Birth: Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Death: November 26, 2018

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

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Belgian [Flemish, Walloon]

Stephen Hillenburg was an American animator, cartoonist, director, writer, producer, storyboard artist, and voice actor. He was also a marine science educator. He is known for creating the iocnic SpongeBob SquarePants franchise.

Stephen was the son of Nancy and Kelly Neugent/Nugent Hillenburg, Jr. He was married to chef Karen Umland, until his death, with whom he had a son.

Stephen’s paternal grandfather was Kelly Neugent/Nugent Hillenburg (the son of Adam Austin Hillenburg and Laura Adeline/Adaline Neugent/Nugent). Kelly was born in Virginia. Adam was the son of Austin W. Hillenburg and Elizabeth Jane Kinser/Kinsler/Kincer. Laura was the daughter of William Kelly Neugent and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Cook.

Stephen’s paternal grandmother was Anna Mae/May Vest (the daughter of John Henry Armistead Vest and Eula Mae Ackers/Akers). Anna was born in Virginia. John was the son of Samuel Dewey Vest and Mary Jane Vest. Eula was the son of Andrew Jackson Ackers/Akers and Mildred Elizabeth Payne.

Stephen’s maternal grandfather was John Dufour (the son of Alphonse DeFore and Leontine M. VanVolsen). John was born in Illinois, to Belgian parents. Alphonse was the son of Henry. Leontine was born in Wenge.

Stephen’s maternal grandmother was Lucille H. McDannell (the daughter of John L. McDannell and Mae/May E. O’Neill). Stephen’s grandmother Lucille was born in Rock Island, Illinois, and had significant Irish ancestry. John was born in Wisconsin, the son of Decatur Stephan McDannell and Emma K. McCamish. Mae was the daughter of Lawrence S. O’Neill, who was Irish, and of Sarah Elizabeth Manley.

Sources: Genealogy of Stephen Hillenurg – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Stephen Hillenburg (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Stephen’s maternal grandmother, Lucille H. McDannell, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Joseph Adam Jonas

Place of Birth: Casa Grande, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 15, 1989

Ethnicity: Irish, German, English, Scottish, Italian/Sicilian, French-Canadian, possibly other

Joe Jonas is an American singer and actor. He is a member of the band The Jonas Brothers, with his siblings Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas. He has also been the lead vocalist for the band DNCE, of which JinJoo Lee is also a member.

Joe is the son of Denise (Miller) and Paul Kevin Jonas. Also among his siblings is actor Frankie Jonas. Joe is married to English actress Sophie Turner.

Joe’s father, who is from a family from the American South, has German, English, and Scottish ancestry. Joe’s mother, who is from the New Jersey area, has Irish, as well as Italian/Sicilian and French-Canadian, ancestry.

The Jonas Brothers have also stated that they have Cherokee Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this ancestry has been verified/documented.

Joe is related to congressmen Charles A. Jonas (1876-1955), and Charles’s son, Charles R. Jonas (1904-1988), both of North Carolina. Joe descends from the same Jonas line.

It is not publicly known who Joe’s biological paternal grandfather is.

Joe’s paternal grandmother, now Cecilia Lucas, was born under the name Cecilla/Cecilia Paulette Jonas (the daughter of Paul Adam Jonas and Nellie May/Mae Fox). Cecilia was born in North Carolina. Paul was the son of Henry Walter Jonas and Nora Lee/Leigh Campbell. Nellie was the daughter of Nathan/Walter Henry Fox and Elizabeth/Lizzie Mae Hamilton. Through the Jonas line, Joe is descended from German immigrants to the United States in the 1700s.

Joe’s maternal grandfather was Gerald “Jerry” Miller (the son of Henry J. Miller and Agnes Marie Carroll). Gerald was born in The Bronx, New York. Henry was the son of Henry J. Miller and Anna Kelly, who was of Irish origin. Agnes was born in New York, to Irish parents, Michael Carroll and Bridget/Bridgette Lyons.

Joe’s maternal grandmother is Frances Madonia (the daughter of Fortunato Angelo “Frank” Madonia and Margaret Anna Berard). Fortunato was born in New York, the son of Angelo Madonia and Maria Chimero, who were of Italian descent, with Maria’s family being from Sicily. Margaret was born in Bennington, Vemont, the daughter of Milton Dewey Berard and Anna Mary/Rose Ducharme, who were of French-Canadian ancestry.

Sources: Genealogy of Joe Jonas – https://www.geni.com

Information on Joe’s paternal great-grandfather, Paul Adam Jonas – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Joe’s paternal great-great-great-great-grandfather, Daniel Jonas (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Joe’s paternal great-grandmother, Nellie May/Mae (Fox) Jonas – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Joe’s maternal great-grandfather, Henry J. Miller – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joe’s maternal great-grandmother, Agnes Marie (Carroll) Lee – https://www.newspapers.com

Family history of Joe’s maternal grandmother, Frances Madonia – http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Gregory Wayne Abbott

Place of Birth: Wichita, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 13, 1957

Ethnicity: English, some Irish and Scottish

Greg Abbott is an American attorney and politician. A Republican, he has served as Governor of Texas, since January 20, 2015, and Chair of the
Republican Governors Association, since November 21, 2019. He was previously an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas , from January 2, 1996 to June 6, 2001, and Attorney General of Texas, from December 2, 2002 to January 5, 2015.

He is the son of Doris Lechristia (Jacks) and Calvin Roger Abbott, who was a stockbroker and insurance agent. He is married to Cecilia Abbott, with whom he has a daughter, who is adopted. Cecilia has Mexican ancestry. She is considered the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas.

Greg’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Guy Abbott (the son of Isaac Warren Abbott and Margaret Elizabeth Hayes/Hays). Arthur was born in Iowa. Isaac was the son of David A. Abbott and Francheska Hankinson. Margaret was the daughter of John W. Hayes/Hayse and Priscilla P. Eppes/Epps.

Greg’s paternal grandmother was Ann Elizabeth “Beth” Muir (the daughter of George Thomas Muir and Ida May/Mae/Marg Redford). Ann was born in Texas. George was the son of Horatio Muir. Ida was the daughter of William Joseph Redford and Cornelia Gilmore Terry.

Greg’s maternal grandfather was Horace Graham Jacks (the son of Alonzo A. Jacks and Letitia/Lettia/Laetitia Nancy McClarty). Horace was born in Texas. Alonzo was the son of Isaac Marion Jacks and Sarah Louisa Moseley/Jane Moore Hardegree. Letitia was the daughter of Hugh Graham McClarty and Emma Graham.

Greg’s maternal grandmother was Ella/Ellen Lorine/Louise Smallwood/Smallfield (the daughter of Joseph Smallwood and Martha Evaline Deaton). Ella was born in Missouri. Joseph was the son of Thomas Smallwood and Lucinda Motes.

Source: Genealogy of Greg Abbott (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Place of Birth: Long Island, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 26, 1981

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Sarah Burns is an American actress and comedian.

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Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: April 3, 1990

Ethnicity:
*father – Greek, Macedonian
*mother – Métis, Irish

Natasha Negovanlis is a Canadian actress and writer.

Natasha’s paternal grandfather was named Tom Negovanlis. Tom was Greek.

Natasha’s paternal grandmother was named Fany. Fany was Macedonian.

Natasha’s maternal grandfather was named Clarence Rogers. Clarence was likely Métis.

Natasha’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Joyce Gill (the daughter of Lloyd Charles Gill and Lillian May Poole). Marilyn was of Irish descent.

Sources: Obituary of Natasha’s paternal uncle (father’s brother) – https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com

Obituary of Natasha’s maternal grandmother, Marilyn Joyce (Gill) Rogers – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Natasha’s maternal great-aunt – https://obittree.com

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Birth Name: Jackman Thomas Harlow

Place of Birth: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States

Date of Birth: March 13, 1998

Ethnicity: French-Canadian, English, Irish, German, Swiss, other

Jack Harlow is an American rapper and songwriter. He is known for his song “Whats Poppin.”

His mother is business leader and community activist Maggie Payette Harlow.

Jack’s paternal grandmother was named Mary E. Bishop.

Jack’s maternal grandfather is Thomas Joseph Payette (the son of Joseph A. Payette and Ruth O’Donnell). Thomas was born in Michigan. Jack’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of Henry T. Payette, whose parents were Canadian, and of Adele Ruoff, whose father was German and whose mother was Swiss. Ruth was the daughter of David H. O’Donnell, who was born in Canada, to Irish parents; and of Alice B. Parent, who was of French-Canadian descent.

Jack’s maternal grandmother is Kathleen Mary Reno (the daughter of William H. Reno and Marie Madeline Legere). Marie was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of parents of French-Canadian origin, Abel J. Legere and Grace C. Marrin.

Sources: Obituary of Jack’s paternal grandmother, Mary E. (Bishop) Harlow – https://www.legacy.com

Marriage announcement of Jack’s maternal great-grandparents, Joseph A. Payette and Ruth O’Donnell – https://www.newspapers.com

Jack’s maternal great-grandmother, Ruth O’Donnell, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jack’s maternal great-great-grandparents, David H. O’Donnell and Alice B. Parent – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, William H. Reno – https://www.newspapers.com

Jack’s maternal great-grandmother, Marie Madeline Legere, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: November 11, 1964

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Angus Wright is a British actor.

Angus is the son of Virginia Anne and Patrick Richard Henry Wright, Baron Wright of Richmond, a diplomat. His father worked for the British Diplomatic Service, and so Angus lived in Lebanon, the U.S., the U.K., Egypt, Bahrain, Luxembourg, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. His sister is married to diplomat Sir Simon McDonald.

Angus’ paternal grandparents were named Herbert Wright and Rachel Green.

Angus’ maternal grandfather’s surname was Gaffney.

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Birth Name: John James Bannon

Date of Birth: June 14, 1940

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: October 25, 2017

Place of Death: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*75% Irish
*25% Sephardi Jewish

Jack Bannon was an American actor. He was the son of actress, voice actress, and comedian Bea Benaderet and radio announcer and actor Jim Bannon. He was married to actress Ellen Travolta, until his death. Ellen is the sister of actor John Travolta.

Jack’s paternal grandfather was named William Joseph Bannon (the son of D. Bannon and Mary). William was born in Kansas, to an Irish father and a Canadian mother.

Jack’s paternal grandmother was named Lola/Lala/Clara Shortle/Shorttel (the daughter of James E. Shortle and Annie). Lola was born in Missouri. James was the son of Irish parents. Annie was also the daughter of Irish parents.

Jack’s maternal grandfather was Samuel David Benaderet (the son of David Benaderet and Esther Levy). Samuel was born in İzmir, Turkey, to a Jewish family.

Jack’s maternal grandmother was named Margaret O’Keefe. Margaret was born in New York, to Irish parents, from Northern Ireland.

Sources: Genealogy of Jack Bannon – https://www.geni.com

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

Jack’s paternal grandmother, Lola/Lala/Clara Shortle/Shorttel, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

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Birth Name: Curtis Montague Schilling

Place of Birth: Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 14, 1966

Ethnicity: German, Swiss-German, English, some Irish

Curt Schilling is an American professional baseball player and television commentator. He was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.

Curt is the son of Mary and Clifford Schilling. He was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Phoenix, Arizona. Curt is married to Shonda Schilling, with whom he has four children. He is a born-again Christian.

Curt’s paternal grandfather was Homer Curtis Schilling (the son of John L. Schilling and Darlie Schaffer). Homer was born in Pennsylvania. John was born in Maryland, the son of Frederick Schilling and Elizabeth Baughman. Darlie was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harmon Shaffer and Adaline Rhoades.

Curt’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Elizabeth Picking (the daughter of Joseph Imhoff Picking and Elsie Grace Brant). Dorothy was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Jacob Sylvester Picking and Maria Louisa/Louise Imhoff. Elsie was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Aaron Brant and Amanda Shaulis.

Curt’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Montague Lindsey (the son of Bertram Gillette Lindsey and Sarah Montague). Betram was born in Indiana, the son of Thomas W. Lindsey and Ida Lee Cissell. Sarah was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Joseph Samuel Montague and Hattie L. McMullin.

Curt’s maternal grandmother was Frances Evelyn Watson (the daughter of George Franklin Watson and Bessie L. Harmon). George was born in Union County, Kentucky, the son of George Ehud Watson and Mary Jane Virginia. Bessie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Benjamin Yiley Harmon and Mary Catherine Miller.

Source: Genealogies of Curt’s paternal grandparents, Homer Curtis Schilling and Dorothy Elizabeth (Picking) Schilling – https://www.findagrave.com

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