Lyons in 2012, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Brooke Ashley Lyons

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

Date of Birth: November 8, 1980

Ethnicity: Irish, Italian, Portuguese, possibly other

Brooke Lyons is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Penny, and plastic surgeon and author James R. Lyons. Brooke is married to film producer Max Osswald, with whom she has one child.

Brooke’s paternal grandfather was named Daniel Anthony Lyons.

Brooke’s paternal grandmother was Elena/Lena J. “Lee” DeFilippo (the daughter of Antonio DeFilippo/DiFilippo and Maria/Civita Ruggiero). Elena was born in Connecticut, to Italian parents.

Brooke’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Sousa.

Brooke’s maternal grandmother is/was named Rosie.

Source: Obituary of Brooke’s paternal grandmother, Elena/Lena J. “Lee” (DeFilippo) Lyons – http://nhregister.com

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Birth Name: Malek Stephen Akkad

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

Date of Birth: February 7, 1969

Ethnicity:
*father – Syrian
*mother – German, Swiss-German, English, Scottish, Irish, French-Canadian

Malek Akkad is an American film producer.

Malek’s father was Syrian-American film producer and director Moustapha Akkad. Malek’s mother was American. He is married to Angelina Akkad.

Malek’s maternal grandmother was George Paul Shirk (the son of George Gotshall Shirk and Lillie Adele Bowlby). Malek’s grandfather George was born in Kansas. Malek’s great-grandfather George was born in Illinois, the son of Jacob Balmer Shirk and Anna Elizabeth Gotschall/Gotshall. Lillie was born in New Jersey, the daughter of John Wesley Bowlby and Ellathear Downing.

Malek’s maternal grandmother was Barbara Dorothy Robins (the daughter of Wesley Orlando Robins and Philomene/Philamene Desarmeaux/Desearmeaux/Desormeaux). Barbara was born in Ontario, Canada. Wesley was born in Canada, to an English father and a mother surnamed Whiley. Philomene was born in Canada, and was of French-Canadian descent.

Source: Genealogy of Malek’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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Birth Name: Annika Noelle Kucheman

Place of Birth: Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1987

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Northern Irish/Scots-Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Swiss-German

Annika Noelle is an American actress.

Annika’s paternal grandfather was Henry Bernard Kucheman (the son of Henry Bernard Kucheman and Catherine Quensen/Quenson/Guison). Annika’s grandfather Henry was born in Kentucky. Annika’s great-grandfather Henry was the son of Heinrich “Henry” Kuchemann, who was German, and of Helena Thomas, whose parents were German. Catherine was born in Maryland, the daughter of Frederick Albert Otto Quensen, who was German, and of Maria Anna Wilhelmina “Minna/Mary” Pensel, whose parents were German.

Annika’s paternal grandmother was Helen Frances Hall (the daughter of William Truby Hall and Catharine Augusta “Kate” Buchanan). Frances was born in Kentucky. William was born in Virginia, the son of Francis K. Hall and Laura Gay Gullion. Catherine was born in Virginia, the daughter of John Edward Buchanan and Anne Thompson.

Annika’s maternal grandfather was Edward Ward Groome (the son of Edward Groome and Dorothy Elizabeth Redmond). Annika’s grandfather Edward was born in Washington, D.C. Annika’s great-grandfather Edward was born in North Carolina, the son of Henry Thomas Groome/Grooms and Mary Alma Newton. Dorothy was born in South Carolina, the daughter of James F. Redmond and Elizabeth J. Tucker.

Annika’s maternal grandmother was Myla Adelle Storey (the daughter of Ralph George Storey and Ruth Mary Petreman). Myla was born in Illinois. Ralph was born in Illinois, the son of William M. Storey, who was English, and of Agnes A. Anderson. Ruth was born in Minnesota, the daughter of William H. Petreman, whose parents were from Switzerland, and of Christina Rissi, who was born in Switzerland, and likely was Swiss-German.

Sources: Obituary of Annika’s paternal grandmother, Helen Frances (Hall) Kucheman – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Annika’s maternal grandmother, Myla (Storey) Groome – http://newspaperarchive.com

Genealogy of Annika’s maternal grandfather, Edward Ward Groome – http://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: James Charles Morosini

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

Date of Birth: July 5, 1990

Ethnicity:
*mother – Irish, Italian, Polish

James Morosini is an American actor.

James’ maternal grandfather was Charles J. “Chuck” Morosini (the daughter of Charles Joseph Morosini and Pearl Zagorski/Zagorskis). James’ grandfather Charles was born in Pennsylvania. James’ great-grandfather Charles was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Costantino/Constantino “Constant” Morosini, who was from Dorno, province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy, and of Marietta/Marie/Mary Buon/Bonn/Born, whose parents were Italian. Pearl was born in New Jersey, to Polish parents, Jan “John” Zagórski/Zagorskis and Łucja “Lucy”.

James’ maternal grandmother was Helen C. Simpson (the daughter of William Simpson and Mary Donnelly). Helen was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Ireland. William was the son of John Simpson and Sarah McManus. Mary was the daughter of John Donnelly and Ellen Gormley.

Sources: Obituary of James’ maternal grandfather, Charles J. “Chuck” Morosini – http://legacy.com

Obituary of James’ maternal grandmother, Helen C. (Simpson) Morosini – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Jacqueline Michelle O’Sullivan

Place of Birth: London, England

Date of Birth: 7 August 1960

Ethnicity: Irish

English singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the pop group Bananarama. She joined Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward, and replacing Siobhan Fahey to be a singer for the band.

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Birth Name: Seana J. Kofoed

Place of Birth: Wilmette, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 13, 1970

Ethnicity:
*father – Danish, Scottish, possibly other
*mother – Irish, Polish

Seana Kofoed is an American television and stage actress.

She is married to actor Jason Antoon, with whom she has two children.

Seana’s paternal grandfather was named Russell Monroe Kofoed. “Kofoed” is a Danish surname.

Seana’s paternal grandmother was Susan Dee “Sue” Ogilvie (the daughter of John “Jack” Ogilvie and Rose/Rosela Daviess). Susan was born in Indiana. John was from Scotland.

Seana’s maternal grandfather was William Joseph Galvin (the son of Michael Cornelius Galvin and Helen Gertrude Quigley). William was born in Illinois. Michael was Irish. Helen was born in Illinois, and was of Irish descent.

Seana’s maternal grandmother was Irene/Irena Wanda Osmanski (the daughter of Anthony Osmanski and Helena Ciszon). Irene was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland. Anthony was the son of John Osmanski and Martha Wochinska. Helena was the daughter of John Ciszon and Ann Nykaza.

Sources: Marriage record of Seana’s paternal grandparents, Russell Monroe Kofoed and Susan Dee “Sue” Ogilvie – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Seana’s paternal grandmother, Susan Dee “Sue” (Ogilvie) Kofoed – http://newspapers.com

Obituary of Seana’s maternal grandmother, Irene/Irena Wanda (Osmanski) Galvin – http://tampabay.com

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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Michelle in 2019, photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Ava Michelle Cota

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

Date of Birth: April 10, 2002

Ethnicity: French-Canadian, Polish, Armenian, English, Scottish, German, Irish

Ava Michelle is an American actress, dancer, and model. She is known for starring on Netflix’s Tall Girl. She is 6 ft 1.5 in.

Ava’s paternal grandfather was Gregory Paul Cota (the son of George William Cota and Ruth Marion Gray). George was of at least three quarters French-Canadian descent, and was the son of George William Cota and Hattie V. Wells. Ruth was of English, German, and Irish descent, and was the daughter of Charles Thomson Gray and Flavilla May Hunt, whose maternal grandparents were German.

Ava’s paternal grandmother was Debra Lynn Zaratzian (the daughter of George J. Zaratzian and Virginia Ann Clarkson). George was the son of Harry/Haigazoon Zaratzian, who was born in Sivas, Turkey, of Armenian descent, and of Marian Masakian, whose parents were also Armenian. Virginia was the daughter of Joe Clarkson and Ellen/Helene.

Ava’s maternal grandfather was named Michael Douglas “Mike” Malinowski (the son of Stanley W. Malinowski and Mary Jane). Stanley likely was born in Michigan, to Polish parents, Nick Malinowski and Julia.

Ava’s maternal grandmother was named Darlene Ann Johnson.

Sources: Obituary of Ava’s paternal great-grandfather, George J. Zaratzian – https://www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

Ava’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Harry/Haigazoon Zaratzian, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Ava’s paternal great-grandmother, Virginia Ann Clarkson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ava’s paternal great-grandmother, Virginia Ann (Clarkson) Zaratzian – https://www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

Obituary of Ava’s maternal grandfather, Michael Douglas Malinowski – https://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Damian Sinclair McKenzie

Place of Birth: Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 20 April, 1995

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, Irish, Māori

Damian McKenzie is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays for the All Blacks.

Damian is the son of Moana and Brent McKenzie. His brother, Marty McKenzie, also plays professional rugby. Damian’s mother is of part Māori ancestry, from Ngati Tuwharetoa and Ngati Tahinga iwi. Thus, Damian and his brother Marty have represented the Māori All Blacks team.

Damian’s paternal grandfather was the son of Eric McKenzie and Maud Violet Teresa Maguire. Eric was the son of John McKenzie and Naomi Elizabeth Duckett, who were from Urray, Scotland and Hellidon, Northamptonshire, England, respectively. Teresa was the daughter of Robert Maguire/McGuire and Mary Jane O’Neill, who likely had Irish ancestry.

Damian’s maternal grandfather is named Robert “Bob” Blair. Blair is a Scottish surname.

Damian’s maternal grandmother was named Priscilla Pirihira Thompson (the daughter of Martin Thompson and Ngahua).

Sources: Genealogies of Damian McKenzie (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: San Diego, California, USA

Date of Birth: August 20, 1944

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German

Graig Nettles is an American professional baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball third baseman. Graig is regarded as one of the best defensive third baseman’s of all time.

Graig is the son of Mary and Henry Nettles.

Graig’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Henry Nettles (the son of Henry Andrew Nettles and Margaret C. Alexander). Margaret was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Finis Ewing Alexander and Lively A. Bratton.

Graig’s paternal grandmother was Pearl Fry (the daughter of Maxwell Fry and Lyona Flanary). Maxwell was born in Oklahoma, the son of William Henry Fry and Lettie Boyd Chambers. Lyona was born in Texas, the daughter of Calvin Henry Flanary and Corintha Caroline Conover.

Graig’s maternal grandfather was Paul Harold McOsker (the son of Hugh C. McOsker and Margaret Annie B. McGowan). Hugh was born in Maine, to Irish parents Fergus McOsker and Annie O’Neill. Margaret was born in Maine, the daughter of Irish parents Daniel McGowan and Mary Black.

Graig’s maternal grandmother was Florence Payne Moore (the daughter of William Payne Moore and Emma L. Frick). William was born in England. Emma was born in Brooklyn, to German parents August Frick and Friedericka H. Schultz.

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Martin in 2010, photo by rihardzz/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Date of Birth: 1 August, 1960

Ethnicity: Irish

Micheál Martin is an Irish politician. He has served as the 15th Taoiseach, since 27 June, 2020. He also has been Teachta Dála, since June 1989, and leader of Fianna Fáil, since 26 January, 2011.

He is the son of Eileen “Lana” (Corbett) and Paddy Martin, who was a soldier in the Defence Forces, CIÉ employee, and Irish international boxer. He is married to Mary O’Shea, with whom he has five children, including Gaelic footballer Micheál Aodh Martin.

Micheál was also Lord Mayor of Cork, from 20 June, 1992 to 21 June, 1993; Minister for Education and Science, from 26 June, 1997 to 27 January, 2000; Minister for Health and Children, from 27 January, 2000 to 29 September, 2004; Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, from 29 September, 2004 to 7 May, 2008; Minister for Foreign Affairs, from 7 May, 2008 to 18 January, 2011; Leader of the Opposition, from 9 March, 2011 to 27 June, 2020; and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, from 14 to 15 July, 2020, and again, from 21 August, 2020 to 2 September, 2020.

Micheál’s paternal grandfather was named John Martin (the son of Philip Martin).

Micheál’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Kate O’Leary (the daughter of John O’Leary).

Micheál’s maternal grandfather was Michael “Mick” Corbett (the son of Michael Corbett and Johanna Roche). Mick was born in Ballylanders, County Limerick. Micheál’s great-grandfather Michael was the son of Patrick Corbett and Eileen Hennessy. Johanna was the daughter of Laurence Roche. The surname Roche may be of French origin, but is common in Ireland.

Micheál’s maternal grandmother was Mary Rea (the daughter of Patrick Rea and Margaret Hennessy). Mary was born in Kilgullane, County Cork. Patrick was the son of Patrick Rea. Margaret was the daughter of John Hennessy.

Sources: News articles about Micheál’s family history – https://www.irishtimes.com
https://www.irishexaminer.com

Marriage record of Micheál’s paternal grandparents, John Martin and Mary Kate O’Leary – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Micheál’s maternal grandparents, Michael “Mick” Corbett and Mary Rea – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Micheál’s maternal grandfather, Michael “Mick” Corbett – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Baptismal record of Micheál’s maternal grandfather, Michael “Mick” Corbett – https://www.ancestry.com

Marriage record of Micheál’s maternal great-grandparents, Michael Corbett and Johanna Roche – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Micheál’s maternal great-grandparents, Patrick Rea and Margaret Hennessy – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

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Uncle Kracker in 2010, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Matthew Lynford Shafer

Place of Birth: Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 6, 1974

Ethnicity: German, as well as Breton, English, French-Canadian [including Acadian], Irish, 1/512 Ojibwe Native American, and distant Belgian [both Flemish and Walloon], Dutch, and Swedish

Uncle Kracker is an American musician.

He is the son of Susan Marie (Smith) and Michael Henry Shafer. Uncle Kracker is married to Jenna. He has three children with his former wife Melanie Haas, and two children with Jenna.

Uncle Kracker’s paternal grandfather was Henry Arthur Shafer (the son of Friedrich Ernst Schäfer, later Fred Ernest Shafer, and of Elizabeth Antonie “Antoinette” Dräger). Henry was born in Detroit, Michigan. Fred was a German emigrant, from Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, and was the son of Samuel Schäfer and Elizabeth Moses. Antoinette was also a German emigrant, from Hanover, Lower Saxony, and was the daughter of Carl Dräger and Elizabeth “Betty” Herwig.

Uncle Kracker’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Frances Collins (the daughter of Paul Albert Collins and Frances Rosemary Decaussin). Dorothy was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Paul was the son of a German emigrant, Robert Frederick Collin, likely of Jakobshagen, Brandenburg, and of Anna Christine Upleger, whose own father and maternal grandparents were German. Frances was of French-Canadian, Breton, as well as 1/64 Ojibwe Native American, and distant English, German, and Irish, descent, and was the daughter of Elia Peter “Eli” Decaussin and Louise Percilla Rettell. Louise’s paternal great-great-great-grandmother, Françoise Itagisse, was Obijwe Native American.

Uncle Kracker’s maternal grandfather was Lynford Raymond Smith (the son of Leland Albert Smith and Mary Arseline, later Arseline Matalida, Jarvis). Lynford was born in Detroit, Michigan. Leland was the son of Canadian emigrants, Albert Ira Smith, of Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Ontario, and Ethel May Embury, of Belleville, Ontario. Arseline was of French-Canadian, Breton, Dutch, English, German, as well as Belgian [both Flemish and Walloon] and Swedish, descent, and was the daughter of Walter Edward Gendron (later Jarvis) and Elizabeth Mary Fournier.

Uncle Kracker’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine Marie Lotzar (the daughter of Charles Edward Lotzar, Jr. and Dorothy Catherine Seitz). Geraldine was born in Cleveland, Ohio. A picture of her can be seen here. Charles was the son of Charles Augustus Lotzar, whose own parents were German and Irish, respectively; and of Delia Sharpe, who was of part Irish descent. Uncle Kracker’s great-grandmother Dorothy was the daughter of a German emigrant, Bernhard Frank Seitz, of Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland), and of Mary Magdaline Jacobs, who own father and maternal grandparents were German.

Sources: Marriage record of Uncle Kracker, to Melanie Ann Haas – https://www.familysearch.org

Social security application record of Uncle Kracker’s paternal grandfather, Henry Arthur Shafer – https://aad.archives.gov

Marriage record of Uncle Kracker’s patenral great-grandparents, Fred Ernest Shafer and Elizabeth Antonie “Antoinette” Dräger – https://www.familysearch.org

Social security application record of Uncle Kracker’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy Frances (Collins) Shafer – https://aad.archives.gov

Genealogy of Uncle Kracker’s paternal great-grandfather, Paul Albert Collins – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Uncle Kracker’s paternal great-grandmother, Frances Rosemary (Decaussin) Collins – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Uncle Kracker’s maternal grandfather, Lynford Raymond Smith – https://www.willandschwarzkoff.com

Marriage record of Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-grandparents, Leland Albert Smith and Arseline Matalida Jarvis – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-grandfather, Leland Albert Smith – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Albert Ira Smith and Ethel May Embury – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth records of Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Arseline Jarvis – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Walter Edward Gendron and Elizabeth Mary Fournier – https://www.familysearch.org (Certificate)
https://www.familysearch.org (Register)

Birth records of Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Mary Fournier – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Uncle Kracker’s maternal grandmother, Geraldine Marie Lotzar, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituaries of Uncle Kracker’s maternal grandmother, Geraldine Marie (Lotzar) Smith – https://www.tributearchive.com
https://www.echovita.com

Marriage record of Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-grandparents, Charles Edward Lotzar, Jr. and Dorothy Catherine Seitz – https://www.familysearch.org

Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-grandfather, Charles Edward Lotzar, Jr., on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Charles Augustus Lotzar, on the 1875 New York State Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Delia Sharpe, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Uncle Kracker’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Bernhard Frank Seitz and Mary Magdaline Jacobs – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Edward William Shore

Date of Birth: November 25, 1902

Place of Birth: Fort Qu’Appelle, Northwest Territories, Canada

Date of Death: March 16, 1985

Place of Death: Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Austrian, German (mother)

Eddie Shore was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was a defenseman, who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins.

Eddie was the son of Katrina/Katherine and Thomas John Shore.

Eddie’s paternal grandfather was Robert Shore (the son of Robert Shore and Margaret Mary Toole). Eddie’s grandfather Robert’s parents were born in Kilkenny, Ireland. Eddie’s great-grandfather Robert was the son of Robert Shore and Judith Flewelling. Margaret was the daughter of Michael Toole and Catherine Nallon.

Eddie’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Jane McQuade (the daughter of Thomas McQuade and Ann).

Eddie’s maternal grandfather was Adam Spanier (the son of Guilhelmus Wilhelm Spanier and Magdalena Moos). Guilhelmus was born in Austria, the son of German parents, Valentine Spanier and Maria Wolfe. Magdalena was born in Austria, the daughter of Ukrainian-born father, Antonius Moos, likely of German descent, and of Austrian-born mother, Catharina Magdalena Kurz.

Eddie’s maternal grandmother was Catharina Mangold (the daughter of Jacobus Mangold and Magdalena Weidel). Jacobus was born in Austria, the son of Joannes Mangold and Christina Hann. Magdalena was born in Austria, the daughter of Joannes Weidel and Margaretha Vener.

Source: Genealogy of Eddie Shore (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

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Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland

Date of Birth: c. 1988

Ethnicity: Irish

Clare Dunne is an Irish actress.

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Birth Name: Leo Martin Bill

Place of Birth: Enfield, Middlesex, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 31 August, 1980

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Leo Martin Bill is a British actor. He is the son of actors Sheila Kelley and Stephen Bill.

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Birth Name: Howard Andrew Williams

Date of Birth: December 3, 1927

Place of Birth: Wall Lake, Sac, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: September 25, 2012

Place of Death: Branson, Missouri, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Welsh, Scottish

Andy Williams was an American singer. While known as a solo performer, he was also a member of the singing quartet The Williams Brothers, with his brothers, Dick Williams, Bob Williams, and Don Williams.

He was the son of Florence Belle (Finley) and Jay Emerson Williams, who worked in insurance and the post office. Andy was married to Debbie Haas, until his death. He had three children with his former wife, French-born singer, actress, and dancer Claudine Longet.

Andy’s paternal grandfather was Gilbert Elmer Williams (the son of George W. Williams and Ellen Alzora Bailey). Gilbert was born in Iowa. Ellen was the daughter of David Wallingsford Bailey and Vashti Denny Belding.

Andy’s paternal grandmother was Louisa/Louise Ripke (the daughter of August Ripke/Ripkee and Catherine Marie Elizabeth Wiegerefe/Woodruff). Andy’s grandmother Louisa was German.

Andy’s maternal grandfather was named Andrew Blanchard Finley. Andrew was born in Illinois.

Andy’s maternal grandmother was Louisa Jane Robinson (the daughter of Samuel Robinson and Margaret McRae). Louisa was born in Illinois, to Canadian parents. Samuel was born in Durham, Ontario, the son of Sala Robinson and Louisa Schryer. Margaret was the daughter of Christopher McRae, who was born in Scotland, and of Selinda Phelps.

Sources: Genealogies of Andy Williams – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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

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Birth Name: Robert Lee Helms

Date of Birth: August 15, 1933

Place of Birth: Helmsburg, Indiana, U.S.

Date of Death: June 19, 1997

Place of Death: Martinsville, Indiana, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, German, some Scottish, Irish, and Cornish

Bobby Helms was an American country music singer. He was the son of Hildreth Esther (Abram) and Fred Robert Helms. He was married to Rita Long, until his death. He had four children with his former wife Esther Hendrickson, and four children with his former wife Doris Young.

Bobby’s paternal grandfather was John Walter Helms (the son of James Milton Helms and Nancy Jane Helms). James was the son of William Helms and Margaret Buck. Nancy was the daughter of Harvey Helms and Elizabeth Buck. Margaret and Elizabeth were sisters.

Bobby’s paternal grandmother was named Edna Burch.

Bobby’s maternal grandfather was Guy Abram (the son of Oliver Abram and Euna Celestus “Unity” Burks). Guy was born in Indiana. Oliver was the son of Charles Burnham Abram and Lucinda “Lucy” Hendricks. Euna was the daughter of John B. Burks and Rhoda Ann Christy.

Bobby’s maternal grandmother was Retha/Rhetha Ellen Hendricks (the daughter of Joseph Andrew Hendricks and Edith Catherine Abram). Retha was born in Indiana. Joseph was the son of John Franklin Hendricks and Elizabeth Jane “Eliza” Butler. Edith was the daughter of Samuel Milton Abram and Rebecca Ann Bullock.

Sources: Genealogy of Bobby Helms (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Bobby Helms (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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Floyd in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: 2012

Ethnicity: Irish, Bohemian/Czech, 1/8th Filipino, Scottish, distant German

Roger Dale Floyd is an American actor. He is the son of Andrea and actor and writer Roger Floyd.

Roger’s father is of Irish descent. Roger’s mother’s ancestry is one half Bohemian/Czech (possibly including a small amount of German), one quarter Filipino, one eighth Irish, and one eighth Scottish.

Roger’s paternal grandfather is named Roger Dale Floyd.

Roger’s paternal grandmother is named Sandra Elizabeth “Sandy.”

Roger’s maternal grandfather was Anthony Vincent Tokan (the son of Anthony Vincent Tokan and Elizabeth M. “Betty” Kelly). Roger’s great-grandfather Anthony was the son of Bohemian/Czech parents, Anton/Anthony Tokan and Josephine Masek. Elizabeth was the daughter of Michael Francis Kelly, whose paternal grandparents were Irish and whose mother was born in Scotland to Irish parents, and of Sarah McCausland, who was Scottish.

Roger’s maternal grandmother was Lynne Angela Tagudin (the daughter of Angel Leano Tagudin and Jacquelyn Mary Lisy). Angel was born in Manila, the Philippines. Jacquelyn was the daughter of Harold William Lisy and Marie Rose Opeil/Opiel, and was of Bohemian/Czech, and likely one eighth German, descent.

Sources: Roger’s maternal great-grandfather, Anthony Vincent Tokan, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Roger’s maternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth M. “Betty” Kelly, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Roger’s maternal great-grandfather, Angel Leano Tagudin – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Roger’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Harold William Lisy – https://www.familysearch.org

Roger’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Harold William Lisy, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Harold William Lisy on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Roger’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Marie Rose Opeil/Opiel, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Marie Rose Opeil/Opiel on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: James Thomas McCann

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 13, 1990

Ethnicity: Irish, English, possibly other

James McCann is an American professional baseball player. He plays for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).

James is the son of Carla (Spencer) and James McCann. He is married to Jessica, with whom he has two children. James is named after professional basketball player James Worthy.

Source: https://www.mlb.com

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Birth Name: Michael Jamal Brooks

Date of Birth: August 13, 1983

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

Date of Death: July 20, 2020

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – German, Irish, possibly other

Michael Brooks was an American talk show host, writer, political commentator, and comedian.

He was the son of Donna and Glenn Brooks. He was raised in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Burt Brooks.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Denmark (the daughter of Robert Denmark and Sylvia Lieberman). Dorothy was Jewish.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was named William Stockey. William was of German and Irish descent.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Eleanor Fischer.

Sources: https://nypost.com
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Birth Name: Hillary Hayward-Thomas

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

Date of Birth: January 6, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, German, Scottish, Irish, Czech, French-Canadian

Hilaria Baldwin is an American fitness and wellness expert, yoga instructor, and author. She is married to actor Alec Baldwin, with whom she has five children.

While Hilaria was sometimes believed to be of Spanish origin, including roots in Mallorca, this is not the case. Her children all have Spanish/Italian first names.

Hilaria’s paternal grandfather was David Lloyd Thomas (the son of Enoch Anson Thomas and Mary Freda Weeks). David was born in Iowa. Enoch was the son of John Williams Thomas and Dora Lovisa Gallup. Mary was the daughter of Alva B. Weeks and Christiane Schmidt.

Hilaria’s paternal grandmother was Mary Lou Artman (the daughter of Walter Hubert Artman and Mary Helen Springer). Hilaria’s grandmother Mary Lou was born in Kansas. Walter was the son of John Stephens/Stephen Artman and Rebecca Evaline Baker. Hilaria’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Samuel F. Springer and Norma Evalina Kerr.

Hilaria’s maternal grandfather is Charles Byrne Hayward (the son of Milton Albert Hayward and Mary Anna Helen Byrne). Charles was born in Massachusetts. Milton was the son of Thomas H. Hayward and Agnes M. Hilaria’s great-grandmother Mary Anna was the daughter of Thomas J. Byrne and Anna V. Freniere.

Hilaria’s maternal grandmother was Irene Lillian Webler (the daughter of Francis M. R. Webler and Lillian Antonia Rura). Irene was born in Massachusetts. Francis was the son of Byron Martin Webler and Minervia B. Stahnke. Hilaria’s great-grandmother Lillian was the daughter of Czech parents, Victor Freddie Rura and Anna Alexik.

Sources: Genealogies of Hilaria Baldwin – https://1.bp.blogspot.com
https://www.geni.com

Hilaria’s maternal great-grandparents, Francis M. R. Webler and Lillian Antonia Rura, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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