Birth Name: Madeleine Nalani Sami

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Birth: May 10, 1980

Ethnicity:

*father – Indo-Fijian
*mother – Irish, English, 1/8th German

Madeleine Sami is a New Zealand actress, musician and comedian. She is the daughter of Narendra (Naren) Sami, an Indo-Fijian mechanic from Suva, Fiji and Catherine Southee, a teacher with Irish ancestry. She is married to Pip Brown, with whom she has a daughter.

Ancestry/Genealogy:

Her maternal grandfather was Paul Vincent Southee. He was the son of Charles Southee and Kathleen Monica Kelly. Charles was the son of Henry Alfred Southee (son of George Southee and Maria Ellen Sunnex from Kent, England) and Annie Theresa Blake (daughter of Charles Henry Blake and Alice Toole from Ireland).

Her maternal grandmother was Margaret Anne O’Reilly. Margaret was the daughter of William Daniel O’Reilly (son of James O’Reilly and Ellen Lynch) and Frances Caroline Mehlhopt (daughter of William Herman Mehlhopt and Sarah Ann Hamilton). William Mehlhopt was the son of Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Mehlhopt and Margaretha Heibrock (daughter of Heiko Hinderks Heibrock and Hermanna Jacobeana Mooi) from Niedersachsen, Germany.

Source:

Genealogy of Paul Southee through brother: https://ancestors.familysearch.org/

Genealogy of Margaret Ann O’Reilly: https://ancestors.familysearch.org/

Genealogy of Frances Caroline Mehlhopt: https://www.geni.com/

Genealogy of Charles Southee: https://www.geni.com/

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Birth Name: Olivia Lillian Deeble

Place of Birth: Balwyn, Victoria, Australia

Date of Birth: 4 August, 2002

Ethnicity: Irish, English, other

Olivia Deeble is an Australian actress. She is the daughter of actress Kate Gorman and Matthew Deeble.

Olivia’s maternal grandfather is actor and comedian Reg Gorman. Reg was born in Sydney, New South Wales.

Olivia’s maternal grandmother is actress Judith Roberts.

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Lemmon in 2019, photo by kathclick /www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Sydney Noel Lemmon

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 10, 1990

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandfather), English, Irish, small amounts of German, Scottish, French, Dutch, and Welsh

Sydney Lemmon is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors Gina Raymond and Chris Lemmon.

Sydney’s paternal grandfather was actor Jack Lemmon (the son of John Uhler Lemmon and Mildred Burgess). Jack was born in Massachusetts. Sydney’s great-grandfather John was the son of John Uhler Lemmon and Agnes Johanna Hanafin, who was of Irish descent. Mildred was the daughter of Edgar Marion Noel and Sarah Emma Larue.

Sydney’s paternal grandmother was actress Cynthia Stone (the daughter of John Boyd Stone and Dorothy Catlin Drayton). John was the son of William Edward Stone and Sarah Harriet Smith. Dorothy was the daughter of Henry Dayton and Celia Benton.

Sydney’s maternal grandfather was Daniel Robert Raymond (the son of Daniel Raymond and Theresa A. Toccalini). Daniel was the son of Italian parents, Daniel Raymond and Mary. Theresa was also the daughter of Italian parents, Carlo Toccalini and Florence Tamborelli.

Sydney’s maternal grandmother was named Patricia Marie Dobbins (the daughter of John E. Dobbins and Ida/Leda M.). John was the son of John Joseph Dobbins, whose parents were Irish, and of Jennie Maguire, who was born in England, likely of Irish descent.

Sources: Obituary of Sydney’s maternal grandfather, Daniel Robert Raymond – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Sydney’s maternal great-grandfather, Daniel Raymond, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sydney’s maternal great-grandmother, Theresa A. Toccalini, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sydney’s maternal great-grandmother, Theresa A. Toccalini – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sydney’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Marie (Dobbins) Raymond – https://www.legacy.com

Sydney’s maternal great-grandfather, John E. Dobbins, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
John E. Dobbins on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Clayton in 2016, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Amanda Mae Clayton

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

Date of Birth: October 24, 1981

Ethnicity: Swedish (one quarter), German, Irish, English, French

Amanda Clayton is an American actress.

Amanda is married to Kevin Interdonato, with whom she has one child.

Amanda’s maternal grandfather was Arthur Lawrence Jodat (the son of Arthur Lawrence Jodat and Mabel/Mable M. Swanson). Amanda’s grandfather Arthur was born in Rhode Island. Amanda’s great-grandfather Arthur was born in Rhode Island, to parents from Germany, Johann F. “John” Jodat and Anna Rebecca Strade. Mabel was born in Rhode Island, to Swedish parents, Nils Swanson and Anna Lunsted.

Amanda’s maternal grandmother is/was Eleanor M. Oakland (the daughter of Conrad R. Oakland/Okerlund and Eleanor P. Swenson). Amanda’s grandmother Eleanor was born in Rhode Island. Amanda’s great-grandfather Conrad was born in Rhode Island, the son of Conrad Okerlund, who was Swedish, and of Ellen Frances Dwyer, who was Irish. Amanda’s great-grandmother Eleanor was born in Rhode Island, the daughter of Samuel Osom Swenson, whose parents were Swedish, and of Sadie Elizabeth Jerauld.

Sources: Genealogy of Amanda Clayton (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Obituary of Amanda’s maternal great-grandmother, Eleanor P. (Swenson) Oakland – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Lala Cassandra Sloatman

Place of Birth: Winter Park, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 12, 1970

Ethnicity: Portuguese (paternal grandmother), Maltese (maternal grandfather), German, Bohemian/Czech, English, Irish, Dutch

Lala Sloatman is an American model, actress, and costumer.

She is the daughter of Joan and John Sloatman. Lala’s first cousin is writer, musician, producer, and publisher Ahmet Zappa.

Lala’s father was of one half Portuguese descent, along with German, and some Irish and Dutch. Lala’s mother was of one half Maltese, one quarter Bohemian/Czech, and one quarter English descent.

Lala’s paternal grandfather was John Klein Sloatman (the son of John Klein Sloatman and Grace Maxwell Herman). Lala’s grandfather John was born in New Jersey. Lala’s great-grandfather John was the son of William Charles Sloatman and Emily Klein, and was of German descent. Grace was the daughter of Henry Edwin Herman, who was likely of German descent; and of Mary C. Van Hoesen, whose father was of Dutch descent and whose maternal grandparents were Irish.

Lala’s paternal grandmother was Laura Freitas (the daughter of Arthur Freitas and Adelaide De Silva). Laura was born in Hawaii. Arthur was born in Hawaii, to Portuguese parents, Antonio Joaquin De Freitas and Maria Violante Pitta, from Calheta, Azores. Adelaide’s parents were also Portuguese.

Lala’s maternal grandfather was Louis Gatt (the son of Joseph P. Gatt and Mary Assunta Spiteri). Louis was born in Michigan, to Maltese parents.

Lala’s maternal grandmother was Joan Lee Stichka (the daughter of James Benjamin Stichka and Evelyn Lloyd Cooper). James was the son of Vaclav James Stichka and Emma Koci, who were the children of Bohemian/Czech parents. Evelyn was born in Cairo, Egypt, to English parents, Albert B. Cooper and Ethel P. Burleigh.

Sources: Genealogy of Lala Sloatman – https://www.geni.com

Lala’s paternal great-grandfather, John Klein Sloatman, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lala’s paternal great-great-grandfather, William Charles Sloatman, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lala’s paternal grandmother, Laura Freitas, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Lala’s maternal grandparents, Louis Gatt and Joan Lee Stichka – https://www.familysearch.org

Lala’s maternal grandfather, Louis Gatt, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Lala’s maternal great-grandfather, James Benjamin Stichka, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.or

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Birth Name: Michael Dennis Malloy

Place of Birth: Toledo, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 1, 1942

Ethnicity:
*father – Irish
*maternal grandfather – Italian
*maternal grandmother – German, some English and Welsh

Mike Malloy is an American, progressive, radio broadcaster. He is based in Atlanta.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Michael Patrick Malloy (the son of Patrick Malloy and Delia McCormick). Mike’s great-grandfather Patrick was born in Ireland, the son of Michael Malloy and Elizabeth Minnock. Delia was born in New York, the daughter of Irish parents, James Francis Chapman and Catherine Hart.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Nora G. Loftus (the daughter of Simon Loftus and Margaret Bolander). Simon was born in Ireland, the son of James Loftus and Catherine Garry. Margaret was also Irish, the daughter of Patrick J. Boland and Ellen Drudy.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Angelo Dantico (the son of Raffaele Dantico and Congetta Zoma). Angelo and his father Raffaele were born in Letino, Caserta, Campania, Italy. Congetta was Italian, and was most likely from Campania as well.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Laura Mae Allen (the daughter of Elihu Perry Allen and Cora Alice Groff). Elihu was born in Ohio, the son of Henry A. Allen and Elizabeth Ann Gatchell. Cora was born in Ohio, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Groff and Clarinda Alice Ewing Fetters.

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Place of Birth: Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: c. April 1995

Ethnicity:
*father – Turkish
*mother – African-Barbadian, Irish

Nilüfer Yanya is a British singer, songwriter, composer, and musician.

Sources: https://www.ft.com
https://www.timeout.com
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes

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Birth Name: Erin Michael O’Toole

Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: January 22, 1973

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

Erin O’Toole is a Canadian politician and Royal Air Force veteran. He has been Leader of the Conservative Party, and Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Parliament, both since August 23, 2020, as well as a Member of the Canadian Parliament for Durham (ON), since November 26, 2012. He was previously Minister of Veterans Affairs, from January 5, 2015 to November 4, 2015.

Erin is the son of Mollie/Molly (Hall) and John O’Toole, a politician, who was a Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament, for Durham East and then Durham (ON), overall from June 8, 1995 to June 13, 2014. His father is Canadian-born, from Peterborough, and is of Irish descent. His mother was an English emigrant to Canada, who was born in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire.

Erin was raised in Port Perry, Ontario. He is married to Rebecca, with whom he has two children.

Erin’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Michael “Claire”/”Clair” O’Toole (the son of Michael Joseph O’Toole and Hannah Powers). Clarence was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Erin’s great-grandfather Michael was the son of John O’Toole, who was born in Bansha Parish, Cty, Tipperary, Ireland, and of Margaret Lonergan, who was born in Duro, Ontario, to Irish parents. Erin’s great-grandmother Hannah was the daughter of Thomas Powers, whose parents were Irish, his father from Cork and his mother from Down; and of Hannorah Hallahan, whose parents were also Irish.

Erin’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Annabelle Driscoll (the daughter of Denis/Dennis Joseph Driscoll and Clara Jane Johnston). Ruth was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Denis was the son of Florence Driscoll and Bridget Crawley, who were of Irish origin, with roots in Mitchelstown, Cork, and in Limerick. Clara was born in Peterborough, the daughter of Irish-born parents, John Johnston and Ruth Bella/Isabella McBrien/McBride.

Erin’s maternal grandfather was named Ernest Ronald Hall. Ernest was born in England.

Erin’s maternal grandmother was named Marjorie “Madge” Shaw (the daughter of John Shaw and Lettie). Marjorie was born in Stafford, England.

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Wallen in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Morgan Cole Wallen

Place of Birth: Sneedville, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 13, 1993

Ethnicity: English, some Irish and Welsh, other

Morgan Wallen is an American country music singer and songwriter.

His father was a Baptist minister.

Morgan has a son with his former fiancée Katie Smith.

Morgan’s paternal grandfather is Wayne A. Wallen (the son of Arvis Taylor Wallen and Cleo “Boots” Stubblefield). Arvis was the son of William Taylor Wallen and Amanda Dodson. Cleo was the daughter of Hampton Willie Stubblefield and Dovie Reed.

Morgan’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of Lawrence Edward Trent and Patricia Elizabeth “Patsy” Butler. Lawrence was born in Tennessee, the son of James Edward “Ed” Trent and Kittie/Kitty Rhea. Patricia was born in Milton, New Hampshire, and was the daughter of Edward Thomas “Eddie” Butler and Margaret Jane “Jen” Burbine.

Sources: Obituary of Morgan’s paternal great-grandmother, Cleo “Boots” (Stubblefield) Wallen – https://www.citizentribune.com

Genealogies of Morgan’s paternal great-grandparents, Lawrence Edward Trent and Patricia Elizabeth “Patsy” (Butler) Trent – https://www.findagrave.com

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Ray in 2018, photo by Debby Wong/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Michael Ray Roach

Place of Birth: Eustis, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 29, 1988

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, French, possibly other

Michael Ray is an American country music singer and songwriter.

Michael’s paternal ancestor Edward Buss Riddle, who was born, c. 1695, in Virginia, is sometimes referred to as “mulatto” or “Indian.”

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Amos Wilson Roach (the son of Amos Wilson Roach and Zettie Bonita Reedy). Michael’s grandfather Amos was born in Florida. Michael’s great-grandfather Amos was born in Florida, the son of James Henry Roach and Anna Axie Indiana Bryant. Zettie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Henry Clay Reedy and Rachel Rose Ellen Cook.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Naomi Sue Riddle (the daughter of Marvin Joseph Riddle and Ester Lee Witt). Naomi was born in Mississippi. Marvin was born in Alabama, the son of William Jess Riddle and Towney Minnie Box. Ester was born in Alabama, the daughter of James Mansfield Witt and Eula Mae Nix.

Sources: Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandfather, Amos Wilson Roach – http://beyersfhc.com

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Naomi Sue (Riddle) Roach – http://usobit.com

Obituary of Michael’s paternal great-grandmother, Ester Lee (Witt) Riddle – http://www.familysearch.org

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Ingram in 2016, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Dustin Kyle Ingram

Place of Birth: Riverside, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 25, 1990

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Northern Irish, German, French-Canadian, possibly other

Dustin Ingram is an American actor and musician.

Dustin’s paternal grandfather was Obra Hilton Ingram (the son of Obra Hilton Ingram and Annie Lee Grifford). Dustin’s grandfather Obra was born in Arkansas. Dustin’s great-grandfather Obra was born in Arkansas, the son of James Madison Ingram and Beulah Mildred Loe. Annie was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Isaac S. Grifford and Lee Ella Bolls.

Dustin’s paternal grandmother is Darlene Lynas (the daughter of Raymond W. Lynas and Gladys Marie Manion). Darlene was born in Kansas. Raymond was born in Kansas, the son of Frederick Otto Lynas and Lola Mae Wheeler. Gladys was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of William Austin Manion and Cora Edith Nott.

Source: Obituary of Dustin’s paternal grandfather, Obra Hilton Ingram – http://legacy.com

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Zajaros in 2017, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Timothy George Zajaros

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1980

Ethnicity: Rusyn (paternal grandfather), German, Irish, English, Scottish, one eighth Lithuanian

Tim Zajaros is an American film producer and actor.

Tim’s paternal grandfather was John Norbert Zajaros (the son of John Zajaros and Helen Dohan). Tim’s grandfather John was born in New Jersey. Tim’s great-grandfather John was born in New Jersey, likely to Rusyn parents from Slovakia. Helen was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Michael Dohan and Anna Bugely, who were Rusyns from either Slovakia or Hungary, and were Slovak speakers.

Tim’s paternal grandmother was named Margaret Victoria Wilson.

Tim’s maternal grandfather was Robert Joseph Guerrein (the son of Joseph Henry Guerrein and Laura M. Whalen). Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents, Leopold Guerrein and Barbara Fischer. Laura was born in Pennsylvania, and had Irish ancestry. She was the daughter of Thomas W. Whalen and Margaret Gorman.

Tim’s maternal grandmother was Marcella Mae Kerr (the daughter of Jeptha Harris Kerr and Helen Marcella “Ella” Walukonis). Tim’s grandmother Marcella was born in Texas. Jeptha was born in Texas, the son of Calvin Elward Kerr and Bertha Gertrude Mitten. Helen was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Lithuania, Ignatius “Enoch/Snek” Walukonis and Marcella/Marcela/Marselle Milowitsky.

Sources: Obituary of Tim’s father – http//findagrave.com

Obituary of Tim’s paternal great-grandmother, Helen (Dohan) Zajaros – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Tim’s uncle (mother’s brother) – http://legacy.com

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Lemole in 2017, photo by Debby Wong/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Christopher R. Lemole

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

Date of Birth: October 4, 1976

Ethnicity:
*25% Italian
*25% Irish
*25% Cornish
*12.5% Swedish
*12.5% Swiss-German

Christopher Lemole is an American film producer.

Christopher’s sisters are actress Samantha Lemole and producer, writer, and actress Lisa Öz. Among Christopher’s nephews and nieces are actors Daphne Öz, Arabella Öz, and Oliver Öz. Christopher’s brothers-in-law are television personality, cardiothoracic surgeon, and author Mehmet Öz, as well as actor George Griffith.

Christopher’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Michael “Joe” Lemole (the son of Salvatore Lemole and Concetta “Kate” Leggiadro). Joseph was born in New York, to Italian parents. Salvatore was the son of Giuseppe Limole and Luigia Santangelo. Concetta was born in Potenza, Basilicata, the daughter of Francesco Paolo Leggiadro and Maria Antonia Mancino.

Christopher’s paternal grandmother was Mary Bernadette Boylan (the daughter of Charles Michael Boylan and Margaret May Teresa O’Brien). Mary Bernadette was born in New York. Charles was born in New York, the son of James A. Boylan, whose parents were Irish, and of Annie M. Higgins, who was also of Irish descent. Margaret was born in New York, to Irish parents, Daniel O’Brien and Julia Mary Lynch.

Christopher’s maternal grandfather was Carl Hjalmar Asplundh (the son of Carl Hjalmar Asplundh and Emma Ludovika Steiger). Christopher’s grandfather Carl was born in Pennsylvania. Christopher’s great-grandfather Carl was born in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of Bengt Bengtson Asp/Asplundh and Maria Sofia Grundelius. Emma was born in Switzerland, the daughter of Arnold Steiger and Albertina Louise Snevblye/Sneblye/Snelblye.

Christopher’s maternal grandmother was Emilie/Emily Mae Kessel (the daughter of Edward Kessel and Frances/Francis Ellen “Nellie” Spargo). Emilie was born in Pennsylvania. Edward was born in Mabe, Cornwall, England, the son of William Kessel and Eliza Sharp. Ellen was born in Maine, to parents from Cornwall, Hugh Spargo and Emily Parker Martin.

Sources: Likely’s Christopher’s paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Michael Lemole, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Christopher’s paternal grandmother, Mary Bernadette (Boylan) Lemole – http://legacy.com

Genealogy of Christopher Lemole (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Christopher’s maternal grandfather, Carl Hjalmar Asplundh – http://archive.lib.msu.edu

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Savage in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Adam Whitney Savage

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

Date of Birth: July 15, 1967

Ethnicity: English, Norwegian, Irish, likely German, possibly other

Adam Savage is an American television personality and special effects designer. He is known as a former co-host of the Discovery Channel program MythBusters, with Jamie Hyneman.

Adam is the son of Karen, a psychotherapist, and Whitney Lee Savage, a painter, filmmaker, and animator. Adam is married to Julia Ward. He has two children.

Adam’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Whitney Savage (the son of Whitman Lee Savage and Lucinda Julia Slack). Joseph was born in West Virginia. Whitman was the son of William Allen Savage and Frances Thankful Detty. Lucinda was the daughter of John William Slack and Amazetta Ritter.

Adam’s paternal grandmother was named Janet Kelly. Janet was born in West Virginia.

Adam’s maternal grandfather was Cushman Davis Haagensen (the son of Edward C. Haagensen and Henrietta T. Paulson). Cushman’s family was Norwegian.

Adam’s maternal grandmother was Alice Beecher Munro (the daughter of Dana Carleton Munro and Alice Gardner Beecher). Alice was born in Massachusetts. Dana was the son of John Bennett Munro and Abby H. Batt. Dana was a history professor at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin, and Princeton University, and was the president of the American Historical Association in 1926. Adam’s great-grandmother Alice was the daughter of Samuel P. Beecher and Caroline Walker.

Sources: Genealogy of Adam Savage – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Adam’s mother – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Adam’s maternal great-grandfather, Dana Carleton Munro (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Daughters of the American Revolution application of Adam’s maternal great-grandmother, Alice Beecher (Beecher) Munro – https://books.google.com

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Gross in 2018, photo by Denis Makarenko/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: September 25, 1990

Ethnicity: Irish, some Scottish, possibly German

Hannah Gross is a Canadian actress.

She is the daughter of actress Martha Burns and actor, producer, director, singer, and writer Paul Gross.

Hannah’s paternal grandfather was named Robert “Bob” Gross.

Hannah’s paternal grandmother was Irene Dunne (the daughter of Michael Joseph “Mike” Dunne and Jean McAree). Michael was born in Ballyraggan, Kildare, Ireland, the son of Patrick Dunne and Annie/Anne Marie Murphy. Jean was born in Coatbridge, Lanark, Scotland, the daughter of an Irish father, Hugh McAree, and of a Scottish mother, Jessie Finlayson Sinclair.

Sources: Obituary of Hannah’s paternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother) – http://www.tabrownfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Hannah’s paternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – http://www.sfh.ca

Information about Hannah’s paternal great-grandfather, Michael Joseph “Mike” Dunne – http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com

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Riecke in 2018, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Addison Elizabeth Riecke

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

Date of Birth: January 26, 2004

Ethnicity: English, German, Cajun/French, Italian, Irish

Addison Riecke is an American actress.

Her surname comes from her paternal step-grandfather, Edward Thomas Riecke.

Addison’s paternal grandfather was John Rudolph Caruso (the son of John Francis Caruso and Emelda Mary Jung). John was the son of Albert John Caruso and Caroline Mary “Carrie” Coniglio, and had Italian ancestry. Emelda was the daughter of Rudolph Martin Jung and Annette L. Dumas, and had German, French, and Irish ancestry.

Addison’s paternal grandmother was Karen Kaye Katherine Smith (the daughter of Lawrence Pancratious Smith and Lurline Agnes Linden). Lawrence was the son of Alexander Lawrence Smith and Marie Louisa Gouvion, and was of Cajun/French, and some English and German, descent. Lurline was the daughter of Frank Anthony Linden, who was of Alsatian German descent, and Mary Ellen Doyle, who was of Irish descent.

Addison’s maternal grandfather was Bruce Edward Addison (the son of Leland E. Addison and Mabel Helen Burch). Leland was the son of Israel Robbie Addison and Sarah Roena Stevens. Mabel was the daughter of Charles Edgar Burch and Nancy “Nannie” Dye.

Addison’s maternal grandmother was named Wanda Kathleen Rogers.

Sources: Genealogy of Addison Riecke (focusing on her father’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org

Obituary of Addison’s maternal great-grandfather, John Francis Caruso – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Addison’s maternal grandfather, Bruce Edward Addison – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Laura Pergolizzi

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

Date of Birth: March 18, 1981

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian, including Sicilian
*mother – Irish

LP is an American singer and songwriter.

LP’s paternal grandfather was from Naples and her paternal grandmother was from Palermo, Sicily.

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Crovatin in 2015, photo by vonora/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Gia Alessandra Crovatin

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 30, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Slovenian, Italian, possibly other
*mother – English, Irish, German, Swedish, Norwegian, distant Dutch

Gia Crovatin is an American actress.

Gia’s paternal grandfather was Giordano “Jordan” Crovatin (the son of Giusto/Gusto Crovatin/Krovatin/Hrovatin and Giovanna Scarpetti/Scarpelti). Giordano was born in Trieste, Italy, and was of Slovenian and Italian descent.

Gia’s paternal grandmother was named Ida J. Rock/Ruck.

Gia’s maternal grandfather was Donald E. “Don” Hamlin (the son of Floyd Milton Hamlin and Evelyn Brostedt). Donald was born in Minnesota. Floyd was born in Minnesota, the son of Willis Porter Hamlin and Eva Gruber, whose parents were German. Evelyn was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Charles Magnus Brostedt, who was Swedish, and of Paulina Othelia “Lena” Wold, who was Norwegian.

Gia’s maternal grandmother was Shirlee Irene Morben (the daughter of Paul Gerhardt Morben and Gladys Mabel Braton). Shirlee was born in Minnesota. Paul was born in Minnesota, the son of Reinhardt C. Morben, who was Norwegian, and of Bertha Helena Erickson, whose parents were Norwegian. Gladys was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Braton, who was born in Canada and whose father was Irish, and of Clara Helen Moll, whose parents were from Alsace, France.

Source: Genealogy of Gia Crovatin (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.laidman.org

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Birth Name: James Hoyt Wilhelm

Date of Birth: July 26, 1922

Place of Birth: Huntersville, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Death: August 23, 2002

Place of Death: Sarasota, Florida, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English

Hoyt Wilhelm was an American professional baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985.

Hoyt was the son of Ethel and John Wilhelm.

Hoyt’s paternal grandfather was Caleb Benjamin Wilhelm (the son of Moses Wilhelm and Penelope Litaker). Moses was born in Rowan, North Carolina, the son of Lewis Wilhelm, Sr. and Margaret Rebekah Bostian. Penelope was from North Carolina, and was the daughter of John Litaker and Elizabeth Cope.

Hoyt’s paternal grandmother was Sarah Ann Gibson (the daughter of James Matthew Gibson and Harriet C. Russ). Harriet was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Levi Russ and Sally Riley.

Hoyt’s maternal grandfather was John Alexander Stanley (the son of Jonathan Stanley and Theresa Tucker). John was born in North Carolina.

Hoyt’s maternal grandmother was Victoria Virginia Myrph (the daughter of Samuel Myrph and Catherine Susanna Cline). Catherine was born in North Carolina, the daughter of John Cline and Eleanor Joiner.

Source: Genealogy of Hoyt Wilhelm – https://www.findagrave.com

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Eggers in 2017, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Robert Neil Eggers

Place of Birth: Lee, New Hampshire, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 7, 1983

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Robert Eggers is an American film director, screenwriter, and production designer. He is known for his films The Vvitch (2015) and The Lighthouse (2019). He has been inspired by his childhood in New England, including the Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, MA.

He is married to Alexandra Shaker.

Robert’s maternal grandfather was Robert Stroud Houston (the son of Robert Stroud Houston and Mary Rawlings). Robert’s grandfather Robert was born in North Carolina. Robert’s great-grandfather Robert was born in North Carolina, the son of Robert Virgil Houston and Mary Nancy Isabella Stroud.

Robert’s maternal grandmother was Maxine Mary Brand (the daughter of David Brand and Florence Kelley/Kelly). Mary was born in Arizona. David was born in New York, to Jewish parents from Russia. Florence was born in New York.

Sources: Obituary of Robert’s maternal grandfather, Robert Stroud Houston – http://legacy.com

Robert’s maternal grandmother, Maxine Mary Brand, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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