Place of Birth: Glen Rock, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 11, 1993

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Daniel Flaherty is an American actor.

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Birth Name: Christopher Andrew Coons

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

Date of Birth: September 9, 1963

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, distant Scottish and Dutch

Chris Coons is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as a U.S. Senator from Delaware, since November 15, 2010, and Vice Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee, since January 3, 2017.

Chris is the son of Sarah Louise “Sally” (Ives) and Kenelm Winslow “Ken” Coons. His stepfather is engineer and scientist Robert W. Gore. He was raised in Hockessin, Delaware. Chris is married to Annie Lingenfelter, with whom he has three children.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Quentin Leroy Coons (the son of The Rev. Leroy Wilson Coons, D.D. and Eliza Loraine/Lorraine Thomas). Quentin was born in Maine. The Rev. Leroy was a Universalist Church minister, and was the son of Philip Coons and Almira Fouts. Loraine was the daughter of Winslow M. Thomas and Eliza Tuller.

Chris’ paternal grandmother was Persis Madeline Wallace (the daughter of William Forester/Forrester Wallace and Lillian Hinchcliffe). Persis was born in Massachusetts. William was born in Kingsbury, Québec, Canada, the son of John Wallace, from New Brunswick, and of Frances/Francis A. Taylor, whose father was born in England and whose mother was born in Ireland. Lillian was the daughter of English parents, George Hinchcliffe/Hinchliff, from Brighouse, Yorkshire, and Sophia Hirst.

Chris’ maternal grandfather was Andrew McCormack Ives (the son of Fitch Howard Ives and Sarah/Sara Leon McCormack/McCormick). Andrew as born in Illinois. Fitch was the son of William Windsor Ives and Vesta Jane Brittin. Sarah was the daughter of Irish parents, Andrew McCormack, from Co. Tyrone, and Elizabeth McCormack, from Beragh.

Chris’ maternal grandmother was Carolyn Countryman (the daughter of Ralph Alonzo Countryman and Margaret O./Seymour Hubbard). Carolyn was born in Illinois. Ralph was the son of James Alonzo Countryman, whose surname originates with Germans named Gonterman/Guntermann; and of Caroline Klinkhart, who was of German origin. Margaret was the daughter of Clark Seymour Hubbard and Margaret Amelia Dunkleburg/Dunkelburg/Dunkelberger.

Sources: Genealogies of Chris Coons – https://web.archive.org
https://www.geni.com

Information about Chris’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Winslow M. Thomas – https://www.slcha.org

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Birth Name: Rachel Anne Sennott

Place of Birth: Connecticut, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: September 19, 1995

Ethnicity:
*50% Italian
*43.75% Irish
*6.25% Scottish

Rachel Sennott is an American comedian and actress. She plays the lead in the film Shiva Baby.

Rachel was raised Catholic. Her father is of Irish, and one eighth Scottish, descent. Her mother is of Italian origin. She grew up in Simsbury, Connecticut.

Rachel’s paternal grandfather is the son of George F. Sennott and Katherine Veronica Langton. George was the son of George Nicholas Sennott, whose parents were born in England, with Irish ancestry; and of Mary E. Carey, who was born in Tyrrellspass, Westmeath, Ireland. Rachel’s great-grandmother Katherine was the daughter of John Francis Langton, who was born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, to parents from Sligo, Ireland; and of Margaret Mary Fleming, whose parents were also Irish.

Rachel’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of John Joseph Conway and Grace Hunter. John was the son of John Joseph Conway, whose parents were from County Clare, Ireland, and of Helen Marie Moynihan, who was also of Irish origin. Grace was the daughter of John Alexander Hunter, whose parents were Scottish, and of Mary Augusta Doherty, whose parents were Irish.

Rachel’s maternal grandfather was named Joseph J. Virzi, Jr.

Rachel’s maternal grandmother was June M. Persico (the daughter of Angelo Persico and Emma Benassi). June was born in Derby, Connecticut.

While her character in Shiva Baby is Jewish, Rachel is not Jewish in real life.

Sources: https://twitter.com

Obituary of Rachel’s maternal grandmother, June M. (Persico) Virzi – https://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: Cork, Ireland

Date of Birth: 21 June, 1995

Ethnicity: Irish

Chris Walley is an Irish actor.

His great-grandfather, William Norton (William Joseph Norton), was Tánaiste (deputy head of the government of Ireland), from 18 February, 1948 to 13 June, 1951, and again, from 2 June, 1954 to 20 March, 1957, and Leader of the Labour Party, from 19 July, 1932 to 2 March, 1960, among other duties. William was the son of Patrick Norton and Bridget Malone. He was married to Helena.

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Birth Name: Micheál Neeson

Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland

Date of Birth: 22 June, 1995

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

Micheál Richardson is an Irish actor. He is known for his role in the film Made in Italy (2020).

He is the son of actors Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson. He is the grandson of director Tony Richardson and actress Vanessa Redgrave, the nephew of actress Joely Richardson, and the great-nephew of actress Lynn Redgrave.

Micheál’s paternal grandfather was Bernard “Barney” Neeson (the son of Bernard “Barney” Neeson and Matilda “Tillie” Gibson). Micheál’s grandfather Barney was born in Ballymena, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Micheál’s great-grandfather Barney was the son of John Neeson and Mary Hughes. Matilda was the daughter of James Gibson.

Micheál’s paternal grandmother is named Katherine “Kitty” Brown.

Micheál’s maternal grandfather was Cecil Antonio “Tony” Richardson (the son of Clarence Albert Richardson and Elsie Evans Campion). Tony was born in North Bierley, Yorkshire, England. Clarence was the son of John Richardson and Ada. Elsie was the daughter of George Campion and Elizabeth.

Micheál’s maternal grandmother is Vanessa Redgrave (the daughter of actors Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson). Vanessa was born in Greenwich, London, England. Micheál’s great-grandfather Michael was born Michael Scudamore Redgrave, and was the son of actors Roy Redgrave, born George Ellsworthy Redgrave, and Margaret Scudamore, born Daisy Bertha Mary Scudamore. Rachel was the daughter of Eric William Edward Kempson and Beatrice Hamilton Ashwell.

Sources: Genealogies of Micheál Neeson – https://www.geni.com
https://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

Birth record of Micheál’s paternal great-grandfather, Bernard Neeson – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Micheál’s paternal great-great-grandparents, John Neeson and Mary Hughes – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

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Noé in 2015, photo by Denis Makarenko/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Date of Birth: 27 December, 1963

Ethnicity: Argentinian [Spanish, Italian, French, Irish]

Gaspar Noé is an Argentine filmmaker. He resides in France, and also has Italian citizenship. He is known for directing the controversial films Carne, I Stand Alone, Irreversible, Enter the Void, Love, and Climax.

He is the son of Nora Murphy and painter Luis Felipe Noé. His family moved to France in 1976, because of Argentina’s political situation. Gaspar is married to filmmaker Lucile Hadžihalilović.

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Birth Name: Nathaniel John Zang

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 4, 1996

Ethnicity: German, Irish, Scottish, English

Nat Zang is an American actor.

Nat’s paternal grandfather was Frances Xavier “Frank” Zang (the son of Frank Xavier Zang and Margaret C. McAndrews). Nat’s great-grandfather Frank was the son of ethnic German parents, Charles Zang, from Alsace-Lorraine, and Agatha Schunn, from Germany. Margaret was the daughter of John J. McAndrews, whose parents were Irish, and of Cecelia Lang, whose parents were German.

Nat’s paternal grandmother was named Margaret.

Nat’s maternal grandfather was named John Barry Hearn (the son of Cecelia Duffy).

Nat’s maternal grandmother was Mary Elizabeth McManus (the daughter of James Edward McManus and Grace Ann Boyle). Mary Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania. James was the son of Scottish parents. Grace was the daughter of William Henry Boyle, whose father was British, and likely had Irish ancestry; and of Fannie Gainer.

Sources: Marriage record of Nat’s paternal great-grandparents, Frank Xavier Zang and Margaret C. McAndrews – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nat’s maternal grandfather, John Barry Hearn – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Nat’s maternal grandmother, Mary Elizabeth (McManus) Hearn – https://www.lassahnfuneralhomes.com

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Birth Name: Mark James DeSaulnier

Place of Birth: Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 31, 1952

Ethnicity:
*75% Irish
*25% French-Canadian

Mark DeSaulnier is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, since January 3, 2015.

Mark is the son of Virginia and Edward DeSaulnier. He has two children with his former wife Melinda Clune.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was Edward Joseph DeSaulnier (the son of Antoine DeSaulnier and Alphonsine Handsly). Antoine was born in Québec, Canada, the son of Paul L. DeSaulnier and Marie Rose Crochiere.

Mark’s paternal grandmother was Veronica Griffin (the daughter of Thomas Griffin and Sarah Barr). Thomas was born in Ireland, the son of Mauritio Griffin and Maria Moore. Sarah was born in Donegal, Ireland, the daughter of Henry Barr and Elizabeth Farren.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Joseph Burke, Jr. (the son of Thomas Joseph Burke and Ellen Kelly). Mark’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in England, to Irish parents, John Burke and Susan Monahan.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Rose Frances Hickey (the daughter of William Hickey and Annie Keegan). William was born in Galway, Ireland, the son of Thomas Hickey and Elizabeth Flannery. Annie was also born in Ireland, the daughter of Michael Keegan and Ellen Bryne.

Source: Genealogy of Mark’s mother – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Amy Vivian Coney

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 28, 1972

Ethnicity: Cajun French, as well as Irish and German, smaller amounts of Swedish and English

Amy Coney Barrett is an American attorney and jurist. She has been a Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, since November 2, 2017.

Amy is the daughter Linda and Michael Coney, an attorney for Shell Oil Company. Amy is married to attorney, Jesse M. Barrett, with whom she has seven children. Two of their children are adopted from Haiti.

Amy is a devout Catholic.

Amy’s paternal grandfather was Alvin Joseph Coney (the son of Alvin Alfred Coney and Annie Burke). Amy’s grandfather Alvin was born in Louisiana. Amy’s great-grandfather Alvin was the son of Seth J. Coney and Josephine Augusta Gussie Bruninger. Annie was the daughter of Edward Stanislas Burke and Eugenia Marie St. Cyr.

Amy’s paternal grandmother was Vivian A. Chasez (the daughter of Felix Paul Chasez and Linda McAdam). Vivian was born in Louisiana. Felix was the son of Francis Chasez and Josephine Fourousse/Fanousse, and was of Cajun French origin. Linda was of Irish origin, and was the daughter of Terence McAdam and Margaret Fitzpatrick.

Amy’s maternal grandfather was Robert Nicholas “Bobby” Vath (the son of Joseph Alphonse Vath and Florence Mary Dunn). Robert was born in Louisiana. Joseph was the son of German parents, George Vath and Maria Caroline Wacker, who was born in Waibstadt, Rhein Neckar Kreis, Baden Württemberg. Florence was the daughter of Patrick L. Dunn, who was Irish, and of Catherine “Katie” Anderson, whose father was Swedish and whose mother was Irish.

Amy’s maternal grandmother was Jeanne Marie Daste (the daughter of Aristide Baptist Daste and Emily Margaret Nowell). Aristide was the son of French parents, Firmin Daste and Victoria/Victorie Duffour/Duffoure. Emily was the daughter of Richard Nowell and Angeline Boyer de Canieux/Carrington.

Sources: Genealogy of Amy Coney Barrett – https://gw.geneanet.org

Marriage records of Amy’s paternal great-grandparents, Felix Paul Chasez and Linda McAdam – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Amy’s maternal great-grandparents, Aristide Baptist Daste and Emily Margaret Nowell – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Robert Heron Bork

Date of Birth: March 1, 1927

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

Date of Death: December 19, 2012

Place of Death: Arlington, Virginia, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, some Irish, distant English and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Robert Bork was an American judge, government official, and legal scholar. A Republican, he was Solicitor General of the U.S., from March 21, 1973 to January 20, 1977, (Acting) U.S. Attorney General, from October 20, 1973 to January 4, 1974, and Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, from February 9, 1982 to February 5, 1988.

Robert was the son of Elisabeth Mildred (Kunkle), a schoolteacher, and Harry Philip Bork, Jr., a steel company purchasing agent. He was married to Claire Davidson, until her death, and then to Mary Ellen Pohl, until his death. Robert had three children with Claire, including human rights activist Ellen Bork.

Raised a Presbyterian, Robert converted to Catholicism while married to his second wife. His first wife was Jewish and his second wife was a former Roman Catholic nun.

Robert’s paternal grandfather was named Harry Bork. Harry was born in Pennsylvania.

Robert’s maternal grandfather was named Walter Alexander Kunkle. Walter was born in Pennsylvania.

Robert’s maternal grandmother was Mary Rebecca Baughman (the daughter of Robert Sturgeon Baughman and Abigail Ann Space). Mary was born in Pennsylvania. Robert’s great-grandfather Robert was the son of John Baughman and Rebecca Stewart. Abigail was the daughter of Allen Space and Mary Ann “Polly” Mercer.

Sources: https://www.catholiceducation.org

Genealogies of Robert Bork – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: James Patrick McGovern

Place of Birth: Worchester, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 20, 1959

Ethnicity:
*father – three quarters Irish, one quarter Scottish
*mother – likely Polish, other

Jim McGovern is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts, since January 3, 1997, and Chair of the House Rules Committee, since January 3, 2019.

Jim is the son of Mary Ann (Konopka) and Walter F. McGovern. He is married to Lisa Murray McGovern, with whom he has two children.

Jim’s paternal grandfather was Alexander McGovern (the son of Alexander Joseph McGovern and Grace M. Kelly). Jim’s great-grandfather Alexander was born in Adams, Massachusetts, the son of Scottish parents, Francis McGovern and Rebecca Arnott. Grace was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Martin J. Kelly, Sr. and Elizabeth Clarissa Welch.

Jim’s paternal grandmother was Anna Celena Toomey (the daughter of Ann and Timothy Francis Toomey). Timothy was born in Massachusetts, the son of an Irish father, Michael Toomey, and of Mary Foley, who was born in Middlesex, England, to Irish parents, James Foley and Johanna Kane.

Sources: https://www.legacy.com

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197751405/alexander-joseph-mcgovern

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197751720/ann-c.-mcgovern

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Birth Name: Christopher Michael French

Place of Birth: Los Gatos, Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 23, 1982

Ethnicity: Mexican, Scottish, English, Irish, German

Christopher French is an American musician, composer, and producer. He is married to actress and singer Ashley Tisdale.

Christopher’s father is of part Mexican descent, with both Spanish and Indigenous Mexican ancestry. His mother is of Scottish, English, Irish, and German descent.

Christopher’s maternal grandfather was Kenneth Warwick Manning (the son of Frederick Wellington Manning and Ardelle Shaw). Kenneth was born in California. Frederick was born in Ontario, Canada, the son of Wellington Cowing Manning and Helen Lennox Brown, who was Scottish. Ardelle was the daughter of George M. Shaw and Ruby Campbell.

Christopher’s maternal grandmother was Susan “Sue” Kelly (the daughter of Wallace Blaine Kelly and Grace Harriet Goodrich). Sue was born in Utah, to a Mormon family. Wallace was the son of Eugene Wallace Kelly, whose father and maternal grandparents were Scottish, and of Anna Laura Dillon, whose parents were Irish. Grace was the daughter of Harry Clinton Goodrich and Sarah Cristine Beindieke, whose parents were German.

Source: Obituary of Christopher’s maternal grandfather, Kenneth Warwick Manning – https://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Paul Edward Begala

Place of Birth: New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 12, 1961

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

Paul Begala is an American political consultant and political commentator. He was the co-host of the shows Equal Time, from 1999 to 2000, and Crossfire, from 2002 to 2005.

Paul is the son of Margaret “Peggy” (Cass) and David Begala. He was raised in Missouri City, Texas. He is married to Diana Friday, with whom he has four children. Paul is Catholic.

Paul’s paternal grandfather was Edward Joseph Begala (the son of John Begala and Mary Orosz). Edward was born in New Jersey, to Hungarian parents.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was Emma Kranich (the daughter of Paul Kranich and Anna Zvonik). Emma was born in Ratesti, Romania, and had Hungarian ancestry.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was Harold Cass (the son of Michael J. Cass and Ellen J. O’Brien/O’Brian). Harold was born in New York. Michael was the son of Irish parents, James Cass and Margaret. Ellen’s parents were also Irish.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Ethel Howell (the daughter of Watson George Howell and Margaret M. Regan). Watson was the son of George Howell and Adeline. Margaret was born in County Roscommon, Ireland.

Sources: Paul’s maternal grandfather, Harold Cass, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Harold Cass on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s maternal great-grandparents, Watson George Howell and Margaret M. Regan, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Paul’s maternal great-grandfather, Watson George Howell, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Amelia Anne Presley

Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 19, 1989

Ethnicity: English, along with 1/8th Finnish, German, Irish, and Scottish

Amelia Presley is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.

Her great-uncle was Sam Davis Presley, a WWII hero after whom USS Presley (DE-371) is named.

She is married to Austin Evans, with whom she has a daughter.

Amelia’s paternal grandfather was Willie Lynn Presley (the son of Willie Lynn Presley and Annie/Ann Katherine Cooper). Amelia’s grandfather Willie was born in Carthage, Mississippi. Amelia’s great-grandfather Willie was the son of Oscar Linn Presley and Florence Birdie Waggoner. Annie was the daughter of Albert James Cooper and Essie Lorene Ganann.

Amelia’s paternal grandmother was Anna Ruth Marthaler (the daughter of Otis Charles Marthaler and Fannie/Fanny Elizabeth Thompson). Otis was the son of John J. Marthaler, whose parents were German, and of Harriet/Hattie A. Graydon, whose parents were Canadian, and were of Irish descent. Fannie was the daughter of Finnish parents, Andrew/Antti Thompson/Kantola and Hilma Kaisa Juhontytär Rasinaho.

Amelia’s maternal grandfather was Harry Guin Clark (the son of Robert Lee Clark and Margaret Pauline Elliott).

Amelia’s maternal grandmother was named Shirley Estelle Smith.

Sources: Marriage record of Amelia’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Amelia’s paternal grandfather, Willie Lynn Presley – https://www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com

Amelia’s paternal great-great-grandparents, John J. Marthaler and Harriet/Hattie A. Graydon, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Amelia’s paternal great-grandmother, Fannie/Fanny Elizabeth Thompson – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Matthew Douglas Bettinelli-Olpin

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 19, 1978

Ethnicity: Swiss-Italian (maternal grandfather), English, Irish, German, one eighth Danish, distant Dutch and French

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin is an American director, writer, actor, and musician.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was Harold Walter Olpin (the son of Walter John Olpin and Joey Broadhead). Harold was born in Utah. Walter was born in Utah, the son of Joseph William Olpin, whose parents were English, and of Fanny Ellen Wilkey, whose parents also were English. Joey was born in Utah, the daughter of Hyrum Broadhead, whose parents were English, and of Polly Victoria Jennings.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Karroll Kearns (the daughter of Hugh Haggerty Kearns and Dolores/Delores Dewey “Dolly” Sorenson/Sorensen). Karroll was born Yetta Carroll Kearns, in Utah. Hugh was born in Utah, the son of James Lorenzo Kearns and Eliza Jane Chew, who was English. Dolores was born in Utah, to Danish parents, Jens Rasmus Sorensen and Jette Christine Nielsen.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was Edwin Americo Bettinelli (the son of Antone/Antonio G. Bettinelli and Corina Cecelia/Clellia/Ceclia Dado). Edwin was born in California. Antone was born in Ticino, Switzerland, the son of Lawrence Bettinelli and Giovannina. Corina was born in California, to parents from Ticino, Paulo/Paul Gasper Dado and Carolina Anna/Ann Togni.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Carol Flower (the daughter of Manley/Manlly Clarence Flower and Helen Anita Streight). Dorothy was born in California. Manley was born in Wisconsin, the son of Winfield Scott Flower and Ida Elmira Rhynesmith. Helen was born in California, the daughter of Charles Howard Streight and Emma D. Wyman.

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s paternal grandmother, Karroll (Kearns) Olpin – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Carol (Flower) Bettinelli – http://parentsorensen.com

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Birth Name: Elijah Brown

Place of Birth: Eugene, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 13, 1999

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, one eighth Swedish, distant Dutch, possibly other

Eli Brown is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He is known for his roles in the series Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (2019) and in the movie The F*ck-It List (2020).

Eli’s paternal grandfather is/was named Leonard C. Brown.

Eli’s paternal grandmother is Justine G. Heavilon (the daughter of Richard Kenneth Heavilon and Virginia F. Ellis). Justine was born in California. Eli’s great-grandfather Richard was born in Indiana, the son of Richard Maurice Heavilon and Bernice Hazel Baker.

Eli’s maternal grandfather is/was named Richard Kent “Rick” Marcus. Richard was born in California, to a mother surnamed Darling.

Eli’s maternal grandmother was Susan Clair Trotter (the daughter of Robert Moore Trotter and Claire Anderson). Susan was born in Washington. Eli’s great-grandfather Robert was born in North Carolina, the son of John Scott Trotter and Leila/Selia Fair Bias. Claire was born in Washington, the daughter of Harry Anderson, who was Swedish, and of Clara Amanda Anderson, whose parents were Swedish.

Sources: Obituary of Eli’s paternal great-grandfather, Richard Kenneth Heavilon – http://searchtrees.com

Marriage record of Eli’s paternal great-grandparents, Richard Kenneth Heavilon and Virginia F. Ellis – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eli’s maternal grandmother, Susan Clair (Trotter) Marcus – http://genealogytrails.com

Obituary of Eli’s maternal great-granduncle (great-grandmother’s brother), Laird/Andy Anderson – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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Birth Name: Kelly Christine Heyer

Place of Birth: Orange, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 15, 1993

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Swiss-German, one eighth Czech/Moravian, other

Kelly Heyer is an American actress.

Kelly’s paternal grandfather was Gary Leroy Heyer (the son of Roy Heyer and Lucile/Lucille Elaine Foulk/Faulk). Gary was born in Idaho. Roy was born in Kansas, the son of Frank Heyer, whose father was German, and of Ellen Elizabeth “Nellie” Charles. Lucile was born in Kansas, the daughter of James Leonard Faulk and Rhoda E. Booth.

Kelly’s paternal grandmother was Bette Jean Hall (the daughter of Edward Franklin Hall and Viola M. Prilucik). Bette was born in Idaho. Edward was born in Washington, the son of Frank Gerald Hall and Margaret Bush. Viola was born in Texas, to Czech parents, John J. Prilucik and Mariana “Mary” Vyoral.

Kelly’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Markos/Niarkos.

Sources: Obituary of Kelly’s paternal grandfather, Gary Leroy Heyer – http://bouldercityfamilymortuary.com

Obituary of Kelly’s paternal great-great-grandfather, John J. Prilucik – http://newspapers.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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Birth Name: Leo Marshall Cook

Place of Birth: Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 16, 1982

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather), English, Irish, Scottish, 1/64 Swiss-French

Marshall Cook is an American actor, film producer, and editor.

Marshall’s paternal grandfather was Leo Marshall Cook (the son of Leo Marshall Cook and Alma Brandeis). Marshall’s grandfather Leo was born in Illinois. Marshall’s great-grandfather Leo was born in Wisconsin, to Jewish parents from Germany, Jacob Cook and Rosalie Mayer/Meyer. Alma was born in Wisconsin, into a Czech Jewish family, and was the daughter of Carl Brandeis, who was born in Czechoslovakia, and of Jennie Kolliner, whose parents were from Czechoslovakia.

Marshall’s paternal grandmother was Carolyn/Caroline Grant Odell (the daughter of Joshua Frederick Odell and Frances Howat). Carolyn was born in Utah. Joshua was born in Utah, the son of George Thomas Odell, who was English, and of Florence Caroline Grant. Frances was born in Iowa, the daughter of Judge Andrew Howat, who was Scottish, and of Jenny L. Watts.

Marshall’s maternal grandfather was Anthony DePrima (the son of John DePrima and Rosa Pizzo). Anthony was born in Louisiana. John was born in Petralia Soprana, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, the son of Anthony DePrima. Rosa was born in Louisiana, to Italian parents, Lorenzo Pizzo and Giovanna.

Marshall’s maternal grandmother was Catherine Elizabeth Stevens (the daughter of Charles E. Stevens and Bertha Edna McMurray). Catherine was born in Colorado. Charles was born in New York, the son of Charles Wilson Stevens and Jeannie Bond. Bertha was born in Iowa, the daughter of William E. McMurray and Carrie Maude McGee.

Sources: Genealogies of Marshall’s paternal grandfather, Leo Marshall Cook – http://www.geni.com
http://bostonraremaps.com

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Birth Name: Wade Anthony Boggs

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

Date of Birth: June 15, 1958

Ethnicity: English, some Irish and German

Wade Boggs is an American professional baseball player. He was a third baseman. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Boston Red Sox player in 2005.

Wade is the son of Sue and Winfield Boggs, Jr. He is married to Debbie, with whom he has two children.

Wade’s paternal grandfather was Winfield Kennedy Boggs, Sr. (the son of John Conyers Boggs and Harriet Elizabeth Prater). John was born in Pickens, South Carolina, the son of Milton Reese Boggs and Julia Ann Mason. Harriet was born in Pickens, the daughter of Joseph “Joe” Prater and Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Boggs.

Wade’s paternal grandmother was Rennie Rosalind Jones (the daughter of Robert Franklin Jones and Martha Jane Plemmons). Robert was born in Gilmer, Georgia, the son of Thomas M. Jones and Barbara A. Slate. Martha was born in Gilmer, the daughter of John Seaborn Plemmons and Sarah A. Kincaid.

Wade’s maternal grandfather was William Herbert Graham (the son of Lawrence Calvin Graham and Mattie Livingston Simpson). Lawrence was born in Georgia, the son of William Brighton Graham and Martha Rhett Williams. Mattie was born in Decatur, Georgia, the daughter of Edgar Augustus Simpson, Sr. and Emma Moore.

Wade’s maternal grandmother was Hattie Ruby Donnelly (the daughter of Henry Ralph Donnelly and Zilpha Henrietta Simmons). Henry was born in Darien, McIntosh, Georgia, the son of Henry Ralph Donnelly and Anne Eliza Broughton. Zilpha was born in Georgia, the daughter of Isaiah Simmons and Florilla Eleanor Wheeler.

Sources: Genealogy of Wade Boggs – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies and obituaries of Wade’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Rocco Winchester Nugent

Place of Birth:

Date of Birth: July 22, 1990

Ethnicity: Swedish (paternal grandmother), Irish, German, Welsh, English, other

Rocco Nugent is an American actor and producer. He is the son of Shemane Deziel (Shemane Ann Strem) and musician Ted Nugent.

Rocco’s paternal grandfather was Warren Henry Nugent (the son of John P. Nugent and Emma Genevieve/M. Ginkel). John was the son of Patrick John Nugent, whose parents were Irish, and of Catherine “Kate” Kennedy, who was Irish. Emma was of German descent, and was the daughter of Peter Apostle Ginkel and Mary Elizabeth Wilshire.

Rocco’s paternal grandmother was Marion Dorothy Johnson (the daughter of Henning Arthur Johnson and Rakel/Rachel Amelia Persson/Person/Pearson). Henning was born in Helsingborg, Skåne, Sweden. Rakel was born in Gammalstorp, Blekinge, Sweden, the daughter of Olof Alfred Persson and Hilda Nathalia Olsson.

Rocco’s maternal grandfather was the son of Ervin Harold Strem and Jean Agnes Thomas. Jean was the daughter of Benjamin J. Thomas, whose parents were Welsh, and of Mary Ephumia Johnson, who was Canadian.

Rocco’s maternal grandmother was Yvonne Anna Bright.

Source: Obituary of Rocco’s great-grandmother, Jean Agnes Thomas – https://www.willandschwarzkoff.com/obituary/1264052

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