Birth Name: Bruce Victor DiMattia

Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 20, 1980

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian
*mother – Irish, English, Scottish, Swedish, remote German

Victor DiMattia is an American actor.

Victor’s paternal grandfather was Samuel DiMattia (the son of Pietro Di Mattia and Carolina Di Cola). Samuel was born in Pennsylvania. Pietro was born in Accumoli, province of Rieti, Lazio, Italy, the son of Sabatino Di Mattia and Antonia Acquistucci. Carolina was born in Arquata del Tronto, province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy, the daughter of Giuseppe Di Cola and Marietta Orsini.

Victor’s paternal grandmother was Ascenza “Chenz” Monaco (the daughter of Antonio Monaco and Giulia Federico). Ascenza was born in Delaware, to Italian parents.

Victor’s maternal grandfather was John Anthony “Jack” Lynam (the son of Thomas Wheatley Lynam and Agnes C. Canavan). John was born in Delaware. Thomas was born in Delaware, the son of Frank Pierce Lynam and Mary Veronica Brand. Agnes was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, Anthony Canavan and Helen Trainor.

Victor’s maternal grandmother was Helen Eileen T. McClafferty (the daughter of William Joseph McClafferty and Nellie Teresa McTague). Helen was born in Delaware. Victor’s great-grandfather William was born in Delaware, the son of William J. McClafferty, who was Scottish, and of Martha Long, whose parents were Irish. Nellie was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Edward McTague, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary Elizabeth Quill, whose parents were Irish.

Sources: Obituary of Victor’s paternal grandmother, Ascenza “Chenz” (Monaco) DiMattia – http://ferreirafuneralservices.com

Obituary of Victor’s maternal grandmother, Helen Eileen T. (McClafferty) Lynam – http://dohertyfh.com

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Birth Name: Philip Carl Hay

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

Date of Birth: December 31, 1969

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, possibly other

Phil Hay is an American screenwriter.

Phil is married to film and television director Karyn Kusama, with whom he has a child.

Phil’s paternal grandfather was Everette E. Hay (the son of Claude Everette Hay and Grace V. Hartle). Everette was born in either Illinois or Indiana. Claude was born in Indiana, the son of William M. Hay and Elizabeth Worman. Grace was born in Illinois, the daughter of Jacob Hartle Jr. and Mary Frances Hendricks.

Phil’s paternal grandmother was Louise Lena Lueschen (the daughter of Fredrick Martin Lueschen and Lena Caroline Schultz). Louise was born in Illinois. Fredrick was born in Oldenburg, Germany. Lena was born in Germany, the daughter of William Schultz and Mary.

Sources: Obituary of Phil’s paternal grandmother, Louise Lena (Lueschen) Hay – http://breezecourier.com

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Birth Name: Alexandra Danielle Ainsworth

Place of Birth: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 28, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Scottish, German, Irish, Swiss-German, French, Cherokee Native American

Lexi Ainsworth is an American actress.

Lexi has stated that she has “Native American ancestry along with French, Scottish & English”.

According to some trees, one of Lexi’s paternal ancestors is James William David Trader McDaniel, who was born, c. 1716, in Scotland, and his wife, Su Gi Sookie Sally Granny Grasshopper Moytoy, who was born, c. 1729, in Tennessee, and who is said to have been entirely of Cherokee ancestry. Among Lexi’s maternal ancestors is John L. Woody, who was born in Tennessee, c. 1802, and who is said to have been the son of Cherokee Native American parents, John L. Woody, or IV Sub-Chief Catawa Council Cherokee Catawa, and Mary Cherokee or Catawa.

Lexi’s paternal grandfather was Raymond E. Ainsworth (the son of Robert Bruce Ainsworth and Annie Lareda Rae Lewis). Raymond was born in Texas. Robert was born in Texas. Annie was born in Texas, the daughter of John Ezra Lewis and Della D. Franks.

Lexi’s paternal grandmother was Dona Lee Walters (the daughter of Bailey/Baley Reed Walters and Dorothy/Darthy Mae/May Hughes). Dona was born in Oklahoma. Bailey was born in Oklahoma, the son of Heber Grant Walters and Ruthie Pearl Morris. Dorothy was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of Griffith Hughes, who was Welsh, and of Mary Elizabeth DeBord.

Lexi’s maternal grandfather is/was Bert Edward Galloway (the son of Samuel Adams “Sam” Galloway and Helen L. Plum). Bert was born in Oklahoma. Samuel was born in Missouri, the son of Daniel E. Galloway and Ida. Helen was born in Iowa, the daughter of John Albert Plum and Nora Stewart.

Lexi’s maternal grandmother is/was named Lorraine Stewart.

Sources: Obituary of Lexi’s paternal grandmother, Dona Lee (Walters) Lantz – http://obits.oklahoman.com

Information on Lexi’s ancestors –
http://www.ancestry.com
http://ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Edward Charles Ford

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Date of Birth: October 21, 1928

Ethnicity: Irish

Ancestry/Genealogy: Whitey Ford is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. Ford was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.

Whitey Ford was the son of Edward Ford and Carrie Ormsby. Both of Ford’s parents were from New York.

Ford’s paternal grandfather was John R. Ford, the son of John Ford and Margaret Wilson. Margaret was born in Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Irish parents Bernard Wilson and Ruth Monahan.

Ford’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Skellie, the daughter of Irish parents Bridgette and Daniel Skellie.

Ford’s maternal grandparents were George Ormsby and Matilda Appleton (the daughter of John Appleton and Elizabeth Kane). Elizabeth was born in Ireland, the daughter of Patrick Kane and Elizabeth Kean.

Source: ancestry.com records

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Birth Name: Donald Joseph Qualls

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

Date of Birth: June 10, 1978

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of Irish, Scottish, and German

DJ Qualls is an American actor, producer, and model.

DJ’s maternal grandfather was Robert Wright Muse (the son of Robert W. Muse and Eliza Allison). Robert was the son of William Clyde Muse and Emily Jane Mallard.

DJ’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Ann “Tuck” Caffey (the daughter of Edward Carmack Caffey and Willie Pearl Norris). Edward was the son of James Hall Caffey and Minnie Lee Mears. Willie was the daughter of Charles Henry Norris and Mary Adelaide Christopher.

Sources: Obituary of DJ’s maternal grandfather, Robert Wright Muse – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of DJ’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Ann “Tuck” (Caffey) Muse Ferguson – https://murfreesborofuneralhome.com

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Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: c. 1992

Ethnicity:
*father – French, English, Scottish, Irish
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Pauline Chalamet is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Nicole Flender and Marc Chalamet, and the sister of actor Timothée Chalamet. Pauline’s father, who is from a Protestant background, was born in Nîmes, France, to a French father and a Canadian mother, who herself was of English, Scottish, and Irish, ancestry. Pauline’s mother, who is American, is Jewish (of Austrian Jewish, Belarusian Jewish, Polish Jewish, and Russian Jewish descent). Pauline was raised celebrating Jewish holidays.

Pauline’s uncle (her mother’s brother) is director Rodman Flender, and her aunt is television producer and writer Amy Lippman, who is Rodman’s wife.

A picture of Pauline’s brother Timothée with their parents can be seen here. A picture of Pauline’s maternal grandfather can be seen here.

Pauline’s paternal grandfather was The Rev. Roger Jacques Chalamet. The Rev. Roger was a French Protestant minister. He was from Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a historically Protestant and Huguenot town. It is one of two towns collectively honored as Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem, as the town’s residents helped save Jews during the Holocaust.

Pauline’s paternal grandmother was Jean Elisabeth/Elizabeth Ashworth (the daughter of Richard Ashworth and Mary Ann Cartwright/Crawley). Jean was born in Canada, of English, and some Scottish and Irish, descent. She was from Brantford, Ontario. She moved to France, where she lived with Pauline’s grandfather. Pauline’s great-grandfather Richard was the son of Abell Allen Ashworth and Ann Broughton/Broughlan. Pauline’s great-grandmother Mary Ann was the daughter of Edmund Cartwright and Jeannette/Jeanette/Janet A. Doyle, whose father was from Ireland or England, and whose mother was from Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

Pauline’s maternal grandfather was Harold Flender, a writer and screenwriter of several films (the son of Jacob “Jack” Flender and Sadie Kasner). Harold was born in New York, to Jewish parents from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Jacob was born in Kraków, Poland, and was the son of Elias Moritz/Mojzesz/Marus Flender and Mariem/Miriam Kempler, who was from Łapanów, Poland. Sadie was the daughter of Hershel/Herschel/Harry Kasner, who had family in Kraków, and of Chana/Annie Frankel, who was from Tarnow.

Pauline’s maternal grandmother is Enid S. Rodman (the daughter of Philip Rodman and Rose Levine). Enid was born in New York, to Jewish parents from the Russian Empire, specifically Minsk. Philip was the son of Max Rodman and Celia Kantrowitz. Rose was the daughter of Yehuda/Julius Melakhovitzki/Levine and Yetta/Etta/Esther Yurzelnski/Abrajonsky.

One of Pauline’s most distant traceable maternal ancestors is Herschl Bisam, who was born c. 1760.

Sources: Obituary of Pauline’s paternal grandmother, Jean Elisabeth/Elizabeth (Ashworth) Chalamet – http://yourlifemoments.ca

Marriage record of Pauline’s paternal great-grandparents, Richard Ashworth and Mary Ann Cartwright/Crawley – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Pauline Chalamet (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Pauline’s maternal grandfather, Harold Flender, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of Pauline’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Hershel/Herschel/Harry Kasner and Chana/Annie Frankel – https://www.geni.com

Pauline’s maternal grandmother, Enid S. Rodman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Pauline’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Max Rodman – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Pauline’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Celia (Kantrowitz) Rodman – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: India Riven Oxenberg

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

Date of Birth: June 7, 1991

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather), German, Irish, European Royal, Serbian, Russian, Scottish, small amounts of Swedish and Finnish

India Oxenberg is an American actress. She is the daughter of actress Catherine Oxenberg. Her biological father is convicted drug smuggler William Shaffer.

India’s mother’s ancestry is one half Ashkenazi Jewish, approximately one quarter European Royal, one eighth Serbian, and one eighth a mix of Russian, and some Swedish, German, and Finnish. India’s father has German, Irish, and likely some Scottish, ancestry.

India’s biological paternal grandfather was William Weitz Shaffer (the son of Adam Benjamin Charles Shaffer and Clara Mae Weitz). Adam was the son of Adam B. Shaffer and Mary C. Clara was the daughter of George Weitz and Emma Jane Miller.

India’s biological paternal grandmother was Jeanne M. Kesner (the daughter of James Eliphaz Kesner and Agnes Gleeson). James was the son of Henry Christopher Kesner and Letitia Georgeanna Steele, whose father was born in Ireland or Scotland. Agnes was the daughter of Patrick Gleeson, who was Irish, and Annie/Anna McAnley, whose parents were Irish.

India’s maternal grandfather was Howard Oxenberg (the son of Jacob/Jack Oxenberg and Daisy Friedman). Jacob was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and was the son of Israel Oxenberg and Pearl. Daisy was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Bernard Friedman/Freedman and Hannah Monthem.

India’s maternal grandmother was Jelisaveta Karađorđević, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia (the daughter of Paul Karađorđević, Prince Paul of Yugoslavia, and Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark). Princess Elizabeth was born in Belgrade, Serbia. Prince Paul was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was the son of Prince Arsen/Arsenije of Yugoslavia, who was born in Timișoara, Romania, of Serbian descent, and of Princess and Countess Aurora/Avrora Pavlovna Demidova/Demidoff, who was born in Kiev, of three quarters Russian, and one quarter Swedish, German, and Finnish ancestry. Princess Olga was born at the Tatoi Palace, in Greece, of European Royal ancestry, the daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark, who was born in Athens, Greece, and of Grand Duchess Elena/Helena Vladimirovna Romanova of Russia, who was born in Tsarskoye Selo, Russia.

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Birth Name: Sierra Ditson Moselle

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 1, 1980

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – English, Scottish, Irish, German, remote Czech

Sierra Moselle is an American filmmaker.

Sierra’s father is Jewish. Sierra’s mother is of English, Scottish, Irish, German, and remote Czech descent. They are pictured here.

Sierra’s paternal grandfather was Richard Phillip Moselle (the son of Charles Morris Moselle and Judith Rose Levy). Richard was born in New York. Charles was born in Poland, the son of Meyer Moselle and Henriette Gash. Judith was born in New York, the daughter of Abraham Levy and Anna Smolensky.

Sierra’s paternal grandmother was Inez Leeds Levy (the daughter of Philip Levy and Jeanette Zelda Edelman). Inez was born in New York. Philip was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Jeanette was born in New York, to parents from Russia, John Edelman and Celia Schwartzberg.

Sierra’s maternal grandfather was Oliver Allen Ditson (the son of Jessie Ditson and Hattie Marsh). Oliver was born in Colorado. Jessie was born in Iowa, the son of Lyman Ditson and Lucinda Rose. Hattie was born in Colorado, the daughter of Edmund M. Marsh and Nancy Anna Clow, whose father was Scottish.

Sierra’s maternal grandmother was Edna May Pearman (the daughter of John Edgar Pearman and Hermina/Hermine Daracia DeKoevend). Edna was born in Colorado. John Edgar was born in Missouri, the son of John Ambrose/Ambose Pearman, whose parents were English, and of Sarah Lucinda Thompson. Hermina was born in Colorado, the daughter of Arthur Frederick Elder Von Koevend, who was German, and of Julia Hanna Fischer, who was born in either Germany or Austria.

Sources: Obituary of Sierra’s paternal grandmother, Inez Leeds (Levy) Moselle – http://inezmoselle.wordpress.com

Genealogy of Sierra’s mother – http://genealogy.com

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Birth Name: Kiana Alexa Madeira

Place of Birth: Toronto, Canada

Date of Birth: November 4, 1992

Ethnicity:
*father – Portuguese
*mother – Irish, First Nations, African-Canadian

Kiana Madeira is an American actress. She is the daughter of Derrel and Johnny Madeira.

She has written: “I’m half portuguese and the other half is split between irish, native indian and canadian-black.”

Kiana’s maternal grandmother was Retha Elaine Sparks (the daughter of Frederick Sparks and Laura Downey).

Source: Obituary of Kiana’s maternal grandmother, Retha Elaine Sparks – https://www.dignitymemorial.com/

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Birth Name: Jerald Eugene Burns II

Place of Birth: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: 15 October 1954

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Jere Burns is an American actor.

Jere’s parents likely are Joan and Robert Burns.

Jere’s paternal grandfather likely was Ralph Joseph Burns (the son of Edward Francis Burns and Catherine Theresa Farrell). Ralph was born in Massachusetts, and had Irish ancestry.

Jere’s paternal grandmother likely was named Mary B. Egan.

Jere’s maternal grandparents likely were James W. Harvey and Ethel Rivers.

Source: Genealogy of Jere’s likely paternal grandfather, Ralph Joseph Burns – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Taylor M. Ortega

Place of Birth: Cranbury, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 26, 1989

Ethnicity:
*50% British Isles [Irish, likely English]
*25% Italian
*12.5% Spanish
*12.5% German

Taylor Ortega is an actress and writer.

Taylor’s father is of one half Irish, one quarter Spanish, and one quarter German descent. Her mother’s ancestry is half Italian, as well as Irish, and possibly English.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was named Russell A. Ortega (the son of Raphael/Ralph Ortega and Susan/Sussie). Raphael was Spanish. Susan was the daughter of German parents.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother was Mary Bradley (the daughter of Peter Joseph Bradley and Julia Spilane). Peter was the son of Darby Bradley, who was born in Scotland to Irish parents, and of Jane O’Malley, who was Irish. Julia was the daughter of John Spilane, whose parents were Irish, and of Hannah McGuire, who was Irish.

Taylor’s maternal grandfather was Antonio/Anthony J. DiBuono (the son of Ciro DiBuono and Maria/Mary Mentone). Ciro’s parents were Italian. Maria was Italian.

Taylor’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine F. Woods (the daughter of Herbert Woods and Evelyn M. Callahan). Evelyn was the daughter of Richard T. Callahan and Marry V., whose mother was Irish.

Sources: Taylor’s paternal grandfather was Russell A. Ortega, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Taylor’s paternal grandmother, Mary (Bradley) Ortega – https://www.familysearch.org

Taylor’s paternal great-grandfather, Peter Joseph Bradley, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Peter Joseph Bradley on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Taylor’s paternal great-grandmother, Julia Spilane, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Taylor’s maternal grandfather, Antonio/Anthony J. DiBuono, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Taylor’s maternal grandfather, Antonio/Anthony J. DiBuono – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Taylor’s maternal great-uncle, Herbert A. Woods – https://obits.lohud.com

Taylor’s maternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Callahan, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Brennan P. Brown

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

Date of Birth: November 23, 1968

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German

Brennan Brown is an American film, television, and stage actor.

He is married to actress Jenna Stern. Brennan’s father-in-law is actor and producer Tom Stern. Brennan’s mother-in-law is actress Samantha Eggar. Brennan’s brother-in-law is film producer Nicolas Stern.

Brennan’s paternal grandfather was Spencer Henton/Hinton Brown (the son of Benjamin H. Brown and Margaret/Margret Heppen). Spencer was born in Oklahoma. Benjamin was born in Missouri, the son of S. W. Brown and Elisabeth Henton. Margaret was born in Michigan, to German parents, Jas. Heppen and Magdalena Diedrich.

Brennan’s paternal grandmother was Mary/Marie Wallis (the daughter of Grover Cleveland Wallis and Lee Fanning Sparkman). Mary was born in Oklahoma. Grover was born in Missouri, the son of Charles William Wallis and Mariah/Maria Jane Duncan. Lee was born in Missouri, the daughter of Thaddeus Holmes Sparkman and Nancy Meredith Wilson.

Brennan’s maternal grandfather was Taylor Archie Prewitt (the son of Taylor Archie Prewitt and Hughetta Duncan/Ducan). Brennan’s grandfather Taylor was born in Arkansas. Brennan’s great-grandfather Taylor was born in Arkansas, the son of Zachary Taylor Prewitt and Cora Bell Lobban. Hughetta was born in Arkansas.

Brennan’s maternal grandmother was Mary Wheeler (the daughter of Calaway/Calloway Kendrick Wheeler and Bertha Holmes). Mary was born in Arkansas. Calaway was born in Georgia, the son of John Wheeler and Feriba D. Bertha was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Noah Dortch Holmes and Lucy Gray.

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Birth Name: Christopher Michael Brochu

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

Date of Birth: June 25, 1989

Ethnicity: French-Canadian, Irish, Scottish, German, Swiss-German, possibly other

Chris Brochu is an American actor.

His siblings are actors Kate Brochu and Greg Brochu.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Andrew M. Brochu (the son of  Andrew Brochu and Arlene C. Pelletier/Pelltier/Peltier). Chris’ grandfather Andrew was born in Massachusetts. Chris’ great-grandfather Andrew was born in Massachusetts, the son of André “Andrew” Brochu, who was Canadian, and of Marie Regina Oliva Rochon, whose parents were French-Canadian. Arlene was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Arthur E. Pelletier, whose parents were Canadian, and of Cora Hebert, whose parents were Canadian.

Chris’ paternal grandmother was Beulah Mary “Bea” Francoeur (the daughter of Alfred Philibert J. Francoeur and Leone B. Sicard). Beulah was born in Massachusetts. Alfred was born in Massachusetts, to French-Canadian parents from Québec, Alfred Francoeur and Flora/Florida Raymond. Leone was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of George J. Sicard, whose father was Canadian, and of Beulah L. Walters/Wallace, who was Canadian.

Sources: Obituary of Chris’ paternal grandfather, Andrew M. “Andy” Brochu – http://millenniumcremationservice.com

Obituary of Chris’ paternal grandmother, Beulah Mary “Bea” Francoeur – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Jacob Collier Moriarty

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

Date of Birth: 2 August, 1994

Ethnicity: English, Irish, one quarter Chinese

Jacob Collier is a British musician.

He was raised by his mother, who is pictured here.

Jacob’s paternal grandfather’s surname is Moriarty, which is of Irish origin.

Jacob’s maternal grandfather was English violonist Derek Collier. Derek was born in West Ham, Essex, England, to a mother surnamed Wilkinson.

Jacob’s maternal grandmother was named Lila/Leila Wong. Lila was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, and is of Chinese descent.

Sources: http://ottawajazzfestival.com

Obituary of Jacob’s maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Hee Chuck L. L. D. Wong – http://nanaimobulletin.com 

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Date of Birth: October 9, 1782

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

Date of Death: June 17, 1866

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

Ethnicity: English, as well as distant Irish and Scottish

Lewis Cass was an American military officer, politician, and statesman. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Governor of the Michigan Territory, from October 13, 1813 to August 1, 1831, U.S. Secretary of War, from August 1, 1831 to October 4, 1836, U.S. Ambassador to France, from December 1, 1836 to November 12, 1842, a U.S. Senator from Michigan, from March 4, 1845 to May 29, 1848, and again, from March 4, 1849 to March 3, 1857, President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, from December 4, 1854 to December 5, 1854, and U.S. Secretary of State, from March 6, 1857 to December 14, 1860.

He was the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1848. He was also a candidate for the Democratic Party’s 1852 presidential nomination.

Lewis was the son of Molly (Gilman) and Major Jonathan Cass. His father fought under General George Washington at Bunker Hill, in the Revolutionary War. Lewis was of Colonial American ancestry, with most of his antecedents having come from England.

Lewis was married to Elizabeth Spencer, until her death, with whom he had seven children. Elizabeth was the granddaughter of Joseph Spencer, who was a member of the Continental Congress.

Lewis’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Cass (the daughter of Jonathan Cass and Tabitha Ring). Joseph was born in New Hampshire. Jonathan was the son of Captain Joseph Cass, whose parents were English, from Hertfordshire and Suffolk, respectively; and of Elizabeth Green, whose parents were also English. Tabitha was the daughter of John Ring, whose parents were from Marlborough, Wiltshire; and of Priscilla Norton, whose father was also English.

Lewis’s paternal grandmother was Sarah Flanders (the daughter of Jedediah Flanders and Eleanor Barnard). Sarah was born in Massachusetts. Jedediah was the son of Daniel Flanders and Sarah Jane Colby. Eleanor was the daughter of Samuel Barnard and Ann/Anne Currier.

Lewis’s maternal grandfather was Theophilus Gillman (the son of Nehemiah Gilman and Martha Jane Grey). Theophilus was born in New Hampshire. Nehemiah was the son of James Gilman, whose father was born in Hingham, Norfolk, England, and of Mary Dolloff.

Lewis’s maternal grandmother was Deborah Webster (the daughter of Nathaniel Webster and Martha Gilman). Deborah was born in New Hampshire. Nathaniel was the son of Thomas Webster, whose father was Scottish and whose mother was Irish. Martha was the daughter of John Gilman, whose father was born in Hingham, Norfolk, England, and of Dorothy Wiggin.

Sources: Genealogies of Lewis Cass – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

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

Date of Birth: December 5, 1934

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish

Joan Didion is an American essayist and novelist.

Joan is the daughter of Eduene (Jerrett) and Frank Reese Didion. She was married to novelist, screenwriter, and literary critic John Gregory Dunne, until his death, with whom she had a daughter.

Joan’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Francis Didion (the son of John F. Didion and Mary Jeanette Dreman).

Joan’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Mira Reese (the daughter of David D. Reese and Mira L. Kilgore). David Reese was born in Wales.

Joan’s maternal grandfather was Hermann Daniel Jerrett (the son of Daniel Jerrett and Clarinda Ellen Farnsworth).

Joan’s maternal grandmother was Edna F. Magee (the daughter of James Bernard Magee and Sarah Elizabeth Geiger).

Source: Genealogy of Joan’s parents – https://ancestors.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jason Paul McCaslin

Place of Birth: North York, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: September 3, 1980

Ethnicity: Irish, Swedish

Jason McCaslin is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is the bassist and co-vocalist of the rock band Sum 41.

He is the son of Sharon and Paul McCaslin.

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Birth Name: Barret Daniel Swatek

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

Date of Birth: March 3, 1977

Ethnicity: Bohemian Czech, French/French-Canadian, German, English, Irish

Barret Swatek is an American actress.

Barret has said that she has Cherokee Native American ancestry. It is not clear whether this ancestry has been verified/documented. Barret’s grandparents, great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents were listed as “white” on U.S. Censuses.

Barret’s paternal grandfather was Cyril George Swatek (the son of Cyril W. Swatek/Svatek and Agnes Rosalie/Rose Stratmann). Barret’s grandfather Cyril was born in Missouri. Barret’s great-grandfather Cyril was born in Missouri, the son of Wenceslau/Wensel J. “William” Svatek, who was from Bohemia, and of Magdalene Margarette “Maggie” Costello, whose parents were from England and Bohemia. Agnes was born in Illinois, the daughter of Henry Frederick Stratmann, who was German, and of Felicity Agnes LaBarge, who was of French/French-Canadian descent.

Barret’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor Siegel (the daughter of Henry Peter Siegel and Katie Louise Murphy). Eleanor was born in Missouri. Henry was born in Missouri, to German parents, Frederick Siegel and Anna Moise. Katie was born in Missouri.

Barret’s maternal grandfather was Ross Edison Daniel (the son of Shelley/Shelly Ross Daniel and Lizzie Leila Walters). Ross was born in Alabama. Shelley was born in Alabama, the son of John Washington Daniel and Sara Narcisa Davies. Lizzie was born in Alabama, the daughter of George Robert Walters and Nancy Caroline “Nannie” Groce.

Barret’s maternal grandmother was Agnes Ruth Palmer (the daughter of James Harrison Palmer and Mae Belle/Maybell/Maybelle/Maybel Gann/Ganer). Agnes was born in Alabama. James was born in Alabama, the son of Francis Marion Palmer and Josephine Lewis. Mae Belle was born in Alabama, the daughter of Robert G. Gann/Ganer and Laura Davis.

Source: Obituary of Barret’s paternal grandfather, Cyril George Swatek – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Stephen Michael Largent

Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 28, 1954

Ethnicity: 1/4 Norwegian, German, Swiss-German, English, possibly Irish

Steve Largent is an American former professional football wide receiver. He is also a former Republican politician, having served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma.

Steve was the son of Jesse James Largent and Suzanne Sue Sorrenson.

Largent’s paternal grandfather was Jesse James Largent, the son of John Norris Largent and Callie Rosetta Franks. John was born in Missouri, the son of Thomas Rowland Largent and Mary Jane Cook.

Largent’s paternal grandmother was Mary Francis Linch, the daughter of James William Linch and Ethel Octavia Pinkston. James was born in Arkansas, the son of James Gray Lynch and Mary A. Boland.

Largent’s maternal grandfather was Stanley C. Sorrenson, the son of Norwegian parents Johan Marentius Sorenson and Nekolina Johanna Ruud.

Largent’s maternal grandmother was Marion Edythe Lang, the daughter of Albert Weiblen Lang and Matilda Caroline Camenisch. Matilda was born in Illinois, the daughter of David Daniel Camenisch and Sophia Planer.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63435074/jesse-james-largent (fathers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33286252/suzanne-stewart (mothers obituary)

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Davern in 2017, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Brett T. Davern

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

Date of Birth: March 16, 1992

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

Brett Davern is an American actor.

Brett’s paternal grandfather was William T. Davern (the son of Daniel Webster Davern and Mary Rose McGrory). William was born in New York. Daniel was born in New York, to Irish parents. Mary Rose was born in New York, to Irish parents, Patrick McGrory and Katherine Hickey.

Brett’s paternal grandmother was Anna Josephine “Vennetta” Bickel (the daughter of William Stephen Bickel and Estelle Cecelia Snyder). Anna was born in New York. William was born in New York, to parents from Germany and France, George John Bickel and Barbara Katherine Mathis, who were of German descent. Estelle was born in New York, the daughter of George J. Snyder and Margaretha Doetterl, who was German.

Brett’s maternal grandfather was Edgar Paul Boslaugh (the son of Chancery Clayton Boslaugh and Emma Alice Smith). Edgar was born in South Dakota. Clayton was born in Iowa, the son of Jasper Boslaugh/Bouslaugh and Martha Anna McCleerey. Emma was born in Michigan, the daughter of James Smith, who was English, and of Mary Ann Styles.

Brett’s maternal grandmother was Thelma I. Way (the daughter of Austin Earl Way and Mabel M. Schultz). Thelma was born in South Dakota. Austin was born in Iowa, the son of John Luther Way and Mary Elizabeth Myer, whose parents were German. Mabel was born in South Dakota, to German parents, Peter Hinrich Henry Schultz/Shultz and Caroline Hildebrand.

Source: Obituary of Brett’s paternal grandmother, Anna Josephine “Vennetta” (Bickel) Davern – http://legacy.com

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