Birth Name: Gary Charles Peters

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

Date of Birth: December 1, 1958

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Irish, German, Scottish
*mother – French

Gary Peters is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a U.S. Senator from Michigan, since January 3, 2015, and a Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, since January 28, 2021. He has also been Commissioner of the Michigan Lottery, from April 9, 2003 to August 7, 2007, and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan, from January 3, 2009 to January 3, 2015, among other duties.

He is the son of Madeleine Aimee (Vignier) and Herbert Garrett Peters, who was a historian and statistician. His father was American. His mother was a French war bride, from Rheims, France. Gary is married to Colleen Ochoa, with whom he has three children.

Gary’s paternal grandfather was Louis Julian Peters (the son of Julian Sidney Peters and Mary McCornac). Louis was born in Michigan. Julian was born in Oakland, Michigan, the son of Plineas V. Peters and Eleanor L. Kentner. Mary was born in New Jersey, the daughter of James McCornac and Rachel Smith.

Gary’s paternal grandmother was Florence Rosalie Garrett (the daughter of Robert Clarance Garrett and Maria Louisa Boulware). Robert was born in Virginia, the son of Richard Henry Garrett and Fannie Brumbley Holloway. Maria was born in Caroline County, Virginia, the daughter of Mark Lee Boulware and Rosina Trice.

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

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

History of Gary’s mother – https://www.ww2online.org

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McCuen in 2011, photo by Charles Edwards/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 3, 1991

Ethnicity: French/Cajun, Irish, German, Dutch, Scottish, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Glenn McCuen is an American actor, model, and gymnast.

Glenn’s paternal grandfather was Norris Glenn McCuen (the son of Norris Glenn McCuen and Dessie Kincade). Glenn’s grandfather Norris was born in Iowa. Glenn’s great-grandfather Norris was born in Iowa, the son of Henry Alexander McCuen, whose father was Irish, and of Margaret Elizabeth Doherty, whose parents were also Irish. Dessie was born in South Dakota, the daughter of Charles Robert Kincade and Sarah Ann “Sadie” Duncan.

Glenn’s paternal grandmother was Clarice Joanne Hoffman (the daughter of Clarence Rushwall Hoffman and Margaret Lois Huston). Clarice was born in Iowa. Clarence was born in Iowa, the son of Oren Rushwell Hoffman, whose father was German, and of Anna Rosella McNulty. Margaret was born in Iowa, the daughter of William Lloyd Huston and Wynogene Wilkin.

Glenn’s maternal grandfather is Douglas Joseph Authement (the son of Junius Joseph Authement and Louise Hebert). Junius was born in Louisiana, the son of Augustave/Gustave Paul Authement and Modeste Flavie Rhodes. Louise was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Henry Joseph Hebert and Excelina Marie Babin.

Sources: Obituary of Glenn’s paternal grandfather, Norris Glenn McCuen – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Glenn’s paternal grandmother, Clarice Joanne (Hoffman) McCuen – http://def.stparchive.com

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Verraros in 2006, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: James Conrad Verraros

Place of Birth: Mount Prospect, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 8, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Greek
*mother – German, Irish, French, English

Jim Verraros is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a contestant on the first season of American Idol. He was raised partly in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

He has said:

My father was born in Greece, so I am mostly Greek. My mother is German, Irish, French and English. I thought Constantine [Maroulis] did a great job on this year’s American Idol. Kudos to Constantine!

Jim’s paternal grandfather was named James Verraros. James was born in Kalamata, Greece.

Jim’s paternal grandmother was Rebecca Petruleas/Petrouleas (the daughter of Harry Petrouleas and Evangelia Lambrineas). Harry and Evangelia were from Kardamyli, Greece.

Jim’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Helwig.

Sources: Obituary of Jim’s paternal grandfather, James Verraros – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Jim’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – http://chicagotribune.com

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Tran in 2016, photo by cvanwagoner/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Layton, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 24, 1989

Ethnicity:
*father – Vietnamese
*mother – English, as well as Irish, Scottish, German, distant Dutch

Colton Tran is an American actor, film director, and editor.

He has said that he is of one half Vietnamese descent.

Colton’s maternal grandfather is Francis Clark Clements (the son of Francis Clements and Esther J. Yager). Colton’s grandfather Francis was born in New York. Colton’s great-grandfather Francis was born in New York, the son of John R. Clements, who was Irish, and of Anna Brown. Esther was born in New York, the daughter of Russell Michael Yager and Mary Frances Dollver/Dallver/Doliver.

Colton’s maternal grandmother is named Marian Thomson. Marian was born in Edmonton, Middlesex, England, to a mother surnamed Pegler.

Source: Colton’s maternal grandfather, Francis Clark Clements, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Reeves in 2010, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Gregory Scott Reeves

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

Date of Birth: May 16, 1966

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, distant French

Scott Reeves is an American actor and country music singer.

He is married to actress Melissa Reeves, with whom he has two children.

Scott’s paternal grandfather was Edger Olen Reeves (the son of Jake S. Reeves and Martha Lamb). Edger was born in Arkansas. Jake was born in Arkansas, the son of Joseph S. Reeves and Mary Etta Watkins. Martha was born in Arkansas, the daughter of John A. Lamb and Sarah Jane Kelley.

Scott’s paternal grandmother was Gladys Marie Duke (the daughter of George Robert Duke and Zettie McElhannon). Gladys was born in Arkansas. George was born in Arkansas, the son of C. John Duke and Mary Catherine Gorham. Zettie was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Francis Marion McElhannon and Susan Almedia Farlis.

Scott’s maternal grandfather was Bulas Rex Frields (Uel Edmunds Frields and Addie Lee/Cleo Abernathy). Bulas was born in Tennessee. Uel Edmunds was the son of John A. Frields and Margaret Matilda Olive/Oline. Addie was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Ephraim Roper Abernathy and Sabina Lutisha Ridgeway.

Scott’s maternal grandmother was Mary Evie McClain (the daughter of Joseph Lawrence/Larence McCain and Lou Ethel Poyner). Mary was born in Tennessee. Joseph was born in Tennessee, the son of James Jackson McClain and Mary “Mollie” Alderdice. Lou was born in Tennessee.

Source: Obituary of Scott’s paternal grandmother, Gladys Marie (Duke) DeNicholas – http://www.familysearch.org

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Ford in 2017, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Thomas Carlyle Ford

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

Date of Birth: August 27, 1961

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German

Tom Ford is an American fashion designer and filmmaker.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Gerald David Ford (the son of Thomas Bonner Ford and Ethel Henson). Gerald was born in Texas. Thomas was born in Texas, the son of Thomas Jefferson Ford and Nancy Josephine Yerby. Ethel was born in Mississippi, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Henson and Harriet Ann Cummings.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was named Mildred Ruth Floyd. Mildred was born in Texas.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was Frank Burkett Thrasher (the son of James Barton Thrasher and Sarah Louiza “Sallie” Clark). Frank was born in Mississippi. James was born in Alabama, the son of Joshua Thrasher and Mary E. Welch Riley. Sarah was born in Mississippi.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was Nettie Grace Bailey (the son of John Alexander Bailey and Fannie Tee Barron). Nettie was born in Texas. John was born in Kentucky, the son of Martin Hardin Bailey and Mary Jane Mangum. Fannie was born in Texas, the daughter of Samuel Barron and Susan Etta Rogers.

Sources: Obituary of Tom’s father – http://legacy.com

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

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Birth Name: Elizabeth Lynne Cheney

Place of Birth: Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 28, 1966

Ethnicity: English, as well as Welsh, Danish, Swedish, Northern Irish, Scottish, Irish, French, and German

Liz Cheney is an American attorney and politician. A Republican, she has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming, since January 3, 2017, and Chair of the House Republican Conference, since January 3, 2019. She was previously Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, from 2002 to 2003, and again, from 2005 to 2006.

Liz is the daughter of Lynne Ann (Vincent) and Dick Cheney. Her father was the 46th Vice President of the United States, from January 20, 2001 to January 20, 2009, and was also White House Chief of Staff, from 1975 to 1977, and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming, from 1979 to 1989, among other duties. Her mother was Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, from May 21, 1986 to January 20, 1993. Liz holds her father’s former congressional seat.

Her sister is LGBT activist Mary Cheney.

Liz is married to attorney, Philip Perry, with whom she has five children. Philip served as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, from June 8, 2005 to February 6, 2007.

Liz’s paternal grandfather was Richard Herbert Cheney (the son of Thomas Herbert Cheney and Margaret Ellen Tyler). Richard was born in Nebraska. Thomas was the son of Samuel Fletcher Cheney and Ellen/Ella A. Phillips. Margaret was the daughter of James Alexander Tyler and Sarah Elizabeth Swift.

Liz’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Lorraine Dickey (the daughter of David Eli Dickey and Clarice E. Miller). Marjorie was born in Nebraska. David was the son of Edward Alonzo “Lon” Dickey and Laura Nora Dillman. Clarice was the daughter of William T. Miller and Emma L. Breazeale.

Liz’s maternal grandfather was Wayne Edwin Vincent (the son of Leon Edwin Vincent and Anna Albertina Madsen). Wayne was born in Utah. Leon was the son of David John Vincent, whose parents were Welsh, his father from Llanynant, Glamorganshire, and his mother from Llanelly, Carmarthenshire; and of Mary Eleanor Elliott, whose father was from New Radford, Nottinghamshire, England. Liz’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Danish parents, Niels Peter Madsen, who was born in Overgaard, Vor, Hjorring, and Sarah Albertine Bolander, who was born in Aasted, Hjorring, to Swedish parents, her father from Komstad, Jonkopping and her mother from Angelstad, Kronberg.

Liz’s maternal grandmother was Edna Lolita Lybyer (the daughter of Benjamin Harrison Lybyer and Mary Loteta Lough). Edna was born in Colorado. Benjamin was the son of Andrew Simon Peter Lybyer and Lydia Candacy Sanders. The Lybyer line, originally Lybarger, was from Palatinate, Germany. Mary was the daughter of John Edward Lough and Alice Margaret Lee.

Sources: Genealogy of Liz Cheney – http://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Liz’s father – http://www.wargs.com
http://famouskin.com

Genealogy of Liz’s mother – http://www.wargs.com

Genealogies of Liz’s paternal grandparents, Richard Herbert Cheney and Marjorie Lorraine (Dickey) Cheney – https://www.findagrave.com

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

Date of Birth: May 24, 1955

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather), English, smaller amounts of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Irish, German, around 1/32 African-American

Rosanne Cash is an American singer, songwriter, and author. She is the daughter of author Vivian Cash (born Vivian Dorraine Liberto) and singer, songwriter, musician, and actor Johnny Cash.

Rosanne is married to musician, producer, and songwriter John Leventhal. She has three children with her former husband, country music singer and songwriter Rodney Crowell; and a son with John.

A DNA test whose results were displayed on the show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2021) stated that Rosanne’s genetic ancestry is:

*92.3% European
*3.8% Western Asian
*3.3% Sub-Saharan African
*0.6% Unassigned

During their marriage, Rosanne’s parents were often the subject of racist attacks by people who believed that Rosanne’s mother Vivian was a black woman. Genealogical researchers for the show discovered that Rosanne’s mother was of approximately 1/32 African descent, unbeknownst to the family, with DNA research indicating that Rosanne’s father Johnny likely had a similar percentage of African ancestry.

Genetically, Rosanne was found to have a common ancestor with actress Angela Bassett.

Rosanne’s paternal grandfather was Raymond Cash (the son of The Rev. William Henry Cash and Rebecca Sara/Sarah Jane Overton). Raymond was born in Arkansas. The Rev. William was the son of Moses Reuben/Ruben Cash and Pheletia/Philisia/Phelitia White Taylor. Rebecca was the daughter of John Hubbard Woodson Overton and Susan Wilkinson Whorton.

Rosanne’s paternal grandmother was Carrie Cloveree Rivers (the daughter of John Lewis Rivers and Rosanna Lee Hurst). Carrie was born in Arkansas. John was the son of William Jasper Rivers and Lydia Jane Massey. Rosanne’s great-grandmother Rosanna was the daughter of Philip James Hurst and Mary Ann Gainey.

Rosanne’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Peter Liberto (the son of Rosario “Frank” Liberto and Angelina Rinaudo). Thomas was born in Texas, to Italian parents, from Cefalù, Palermo, Sicily. Rosario was the son of Salvatore Liberto and Venera Sesio/Serio. Angelina was the daughter of Salvatore Rinando and Rose Valenziana.

Rosanne’s maternal grandmother was Irene Robinson (the daughter of George Edgar Robinson and Dora Minnie Robinson). Irene was born in Texas. George was the son of Benjamin Franklin Robinson and Mattie E. Haynes. Dora was the daughter of Lafayette Carberson Robinson and Zereldia/Zeralda/Zerilda Ann Ewers.

Lafayette’s mother, Rosanne’s great-great-great-grandmother Sarah A. Shields, was born a slave, the daughter of William Bryant Shields, a white slave owner, and of his black slave. William freed Sarah in 1848, along with his eight other children, who were also born into slavery. Sarah married a white man, Anderson Robinson, in 1838, while she was still legally a slave.

Sources: Genealogy of Rosanne Cash – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Rosanne Cash (focusing on her father’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Rosanne’s father – http://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Rosanne’s mother – https://www.wikitree.com

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Birth Name: Andrew Vincent Dismukes

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

Date of Birth: June 21, 1995

Ethnicity: English, Cajun French, distant Irish and German, remote Scottish and French Huguenot

Andrew Dismukes is an American comedian. He is a featured player on the show Saturday Night Live.

Andrew’s paternal grandfather was Bobby Wayne Dismukes (the son of Thomas Emmett/Emmitt Dismukes and Pernie Izora Hall). Bobby was born in Texas, and was mostly of Colonial American/English descent. Thomas was the son of George Alexander Dismukes and Josie Lee Sanders. Pernie was the daughter of Joseph Jones Hall and Preshia Jane Woodruff.

Andrew’s paternal grandmother was Mary Virginia Savoy (the daughter of Evans Jack Savoy and Mae/May Courville). Mary was born in Texas, and was of mostly Cajun French descent. Evans was the son of Yves Savoie and Rosa Leger. Mae was the daughter of Benjamin Joseph Courville and Lelia Lafleur.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather was Sheldon Antoine Arnaud (the son of Samuel “Sam” Arnaud and Ezaure/Isaure Olivier). Sheldon was born in Arnaudville, Louisiana, and was of mostly Cajun French descent. Samuel was the son of Jean Marcoff Arnaud and Marie Emelia Lagrange. Ezaure was the daughter of Joseph Francois Olivier and Marie Melonie Quebedeaux.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother is named Celindia Ann Rollinson.

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

Date of Birth: c. 1998/1999

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Sidney Flanigan is an American actress, singer, and songwriter.

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Birth Name: Roger Wayne Marshall

Place of Birth: El Dorado, Kansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 9, 1960

Ethnicity: English, Irish, possibly Swedish

Roger Marshall is an American politician. A Republican, he has been a U.S. Senator from Kansas, since January 3, 2021. He was previously a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas, from January 3, 2017 to January 3, 2021.

Roger is the son of Nancy and Victor Marshall. He is married to Laina, with whom he has four children.

Roger’s paternal grandfather was Victor R. Marshall (the son of Earl Reginald Marshall and Blanche M. Kinney). Victor was born in Kansas. Earl was the son of Edgar L. Marshall and Josie A. Jones.

Roger’s paternal grandmother was Anna/Anne Marble Leedy (the daughter of James P. Leedy and Anna Mary Lankford). Roger’s grandmother Anna was born in Kansas. Roger’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of William Henry Harrison Lankford and Mary Elizabeth Simmons.

Roger’s maternal grandfather likely was Harold Theodore Nelson (the son of Bengta A. Svensson). Harold was born in Kansas. Bengta was Swedish.

Roger’s maternal grandmother likely was Esther Mae Ellis (the daughter of Alonzo James Ellis and Mabel Marian Hall).

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

Roger’s paternal grandfather, Victor R. Marshall, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Murray in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Jillian Leigh Murray

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

Date of Birth: June 4, 1984

Ethnicity: German, Scottish, Irish, distant Swiss-German

Jillian Murray is an American actress and model.

She was raised in Wyomissing in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and later Tucson, Arizona. Jillian is married to South African-born singer, songwriter, and actor Dean Geyer.

Jillian’s paternal grandfather was Robert William Murray (the son of Charles F. Murray and Catharine A. “Kate” Harrington). Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, John Murray and Susan McCullough. Catharine was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, John Harrington and Bridget.

Jillian’s paternal grandmother was Lela Schmeck Potteiger (the daughter of William P. Potteiger and Katie/Kate F. Schmeck). Lela was born in Pennsylvania. William was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Adam Potteiger and Lovina Amelia Peacock. Katie was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of James Washington Schmeck and Catharine M. Fisher.

Jillian’s maternal grandfather was Charles E. Zettlemoyer (the son of Edward Franklin Zettlemoyer and Elizabeth A. Moran). Charles was born in Pennsylvania. Jillian’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Texas, the son of John Zettlemoyer and Elizabeth Rubrecht. Jillian’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew J. Moran, whose parents were Irish, and of Catherine/Katharine Boran, whose parents were from Ireland and Canada.

Jillian’s maternal grandmother was Mary H. Nelis (the daughter of James Nelis and Rose Ann McClurg). Mary was born in Greenock, Scotland.

Sources: Obituary of Jillian’s father – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Jillian’s maternal grandmother, Mary H. (Nelis) Zettlemoyer – http://lutzfuneralhome.com

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Andress in 2019, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ingrid Elizabeth Andress

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

Date of Birth: September 21, 1991

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, German, possibly other

Ingrid Andress is an American country music singer. She was raised in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Ingrid’s paternal grandfather is Donald Frank Andress (the son of Donald Andress and Dora/Dova May Andress). Ingrid’s grandfather Donald was born in Ohio. Ingrid’s great-grandfather Donald was born in Ohio, the son of Frank A. Andress and Louise M. Nairy/Nary. Dora was born in Ohio, the daughter of George Henry Andress and Lora Jessie Waitt, whose parents were from England and Germany, repsectively.

Ingrid’s paternal grandmother was Patricia Ellen Bancroft (the daughter of Richard R. Bancroft and Hannah “Anne” Urmson). Patricia was born in Ohio. Richard was born in Ohio, the son of Dell Morell Bancroft and Hannah “Anna” Mazey, whose own parents were Welsh. Ingrid’s great-grandmother Hannah was from Barton Upon Irwell, Lancashire, England.

Source: Obituary of Ingrid’s paternal grandmother, Patricia Ellen (Bancroft) Andress – http://chroniclet.com

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Date of Birth: 9 May, 1936

Place of Birth: Salford, Lancashire, England, U.K.

Date of Death: 7 February, 2019

Place of Death: London, England, U.K.

Ethnicity: English, likely some Irish

Albert Finney was an English actor. He was the son of Alice (Hobson) and Albert Finney. He was married to Pene Delmage, until his death. He had a son with his former wife, actress Jane Wenham.

Albert’s paternal grandfather was named Albert Finney. Albert was born in Pendleton, Lancashire.

Albert’s paternal grandmother was Maria Connor (the daughter of Robert Connor and Esther Jackson). Maria was born in Salford, Lancashire.

Albert’s maternal grandfather was named Thomas Hobson. Thomas was born in Pendleton, Lancashire.

Albert’s maternal grandmother was named Alice Morris. Alice was born in Pendleton, Lancashire.

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Mahaffey in 2013, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Sumatra, Indonesia

Date of Birth: June 16, 1953

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

Valerie Mahaffey is an American actress and producer.

She is the daughter of a Canadian mother, Jean, from New Brunswick, and an American father, Lewis D. Mahaffey, from Texas, U.S. She was raised in Houston, Texas. Valerie is married to Joseph Kell, and has one child.

Valerie’s paternal grandfather was Hiram Drayton Mahaffey (the son of Louis H. Mahaffey and Jereta Susan Henderson). Valerie’s grandfather Hiram was born in South Carolina. Louis was the son of Hosea Mahaffey and Temperance Deweese.

Valerie’s paternal grandmother was Marie Margaret Cloud (the daughter of John Wurts Cloud and Virginia Catherine Washington). Marie Margaret was born in Texas. John was the son of John Wurts Cloud and Rebecca Johnston. Virginia was the daughter of Lewis Miles Hobbs Washington and Rebecca Landis.

Valerie’s maternal grandfather was Bamford Havelock Coates (the son of George Best Payson/Bespason Coates and Margaret Ann Coates). Bamford was born in Coates Mills, Kent, New Brunswick. George was the son of William Isaac Coates and Elizabeth “Betsey” Abrams. Margaret was the daughter of Edward Coates and Janet Harris Tait, whose parents were Scottish. William Coates and Edward Coates were brothers.

Valerie’s maternal grandmother was Sarah “Sadie” Price (the daughter of Oscar Price and Arletta Ann Steeves).

Sources: Genealogy of Valerie Mahaffey (focusing on her father’s side) – https://mykindred.com

Genealogy of Valerie’s mother – http://notablecoates.ca

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Birth Name: Joseph Franklin Wardell

Date of Birth: July 12, 1909

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: July 3, 1993

Place of Death: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Joe DeRita was an American actor and comedian. He was a member of the comedy act The Three Stooges, which also included brothers Shemp Howard, Moe Howard, and Curly Howard, as well as Joe Besser and Larry Fine.

Joe was the son of Florenz/Florence (Dorrida) and Frank Wardell. His father was a stage technician and his mother was a stage dancer. They often performed together.

His father was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His mother was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

While Joe’s ancestry is sometimes given as Italian, English, Portuguese, and/or French-Canadian, it is not clear if this is accurate. His mother’s family appears to be Irish rather than Portuguese/Italian.

Joe was married to chorus girl Bonnie Brooks, until her death, and then to Jean Sullivan, until his death.

Joe’s maternal grandfather likely was named William F. Dorrida. William was born in Maryland, to an Irish father.

Joe’s maternal grandmother likely was named Mary E. Quinn (the daughter of Bee A.). Mary E. was born in Maryland, to an Irish mother.

Source: Likely Joe’s mother on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Emerald Lilly Fennell

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

Date of Birth: 1 October, 1985

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish

Emerald Fennell is a British actress, author, screenwriter, producer, and director. She is known for her film Promising Young Woman, for which she has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. She has also been a showrunner on the series Killing Eve.

She is the daughter of author Louise Fennell and jewellery and silverware designer Theo Fennell. Her sister is fashion designer Coco Fennell. Her father was born in Moascar, Egypt, to British parents, while his father was in the army.

Emerald’s paternal grandfather was Major Alister Ivor Fennell (the son of Arthur Barney Fennell and Violet Edith Brown). Alister was born in Farnham, Surrey. Violet was born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Emerald’s paternal grandmother was Beryl Ruth Verity Frith (the daughter of William Robert Frith and Helen Sybil Cleaver). Beryl was born in Hampstead, London. William was the son of William Robert Frith, who was born in Dundalk, co. Louth, Ireland, and of Ruth Maria Smith, whose mother was Irish. Helen was the daughter of Harris Peugeot Cleaver and Helen Frances Phoebe Makin.

Emerald’s maternal grandfather’s surname was MacGregor.

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Place of Birth: Derry, Northern Ireland

Date of Birth: 24 November, 1993

Ethnicity: Irish

Saoirse-Monica Jackson is a Northern Irish actress. She was raised in Derry and Greencastle.

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Derwin in 2015, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Mark James Derwin

Place of Birth: Park Forest, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 28, 1960

Ethnicity: Irish, likely small amount of English

Mark Derwin is an American actor.

Mark’s parents were from Ireland. His father was from County Roscommon, and his mother was from County Westmeath.

Mark’s paternal grandparents were surnamed Derwin and McDermott.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was named Michael Kelly. Michael was born in Dunmore, County Galway.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Maud O’Hara (the daughter of Patrick O’Hara and Mary “Mud” O’Hara). Maud was born in Kilbeggan, County Westmeath. Patrick was born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, the son of James O’Hara and Mary Scales, who was likely English. Mark’s great-grandmother Mary was born in Cootehall, County Roscommon, the daughter of William O’Hara and Joanna “Jane” Bambrick.

Source: Obituary of Mark’s mother – http://beecherfuneralhome.com

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Birth Name: Taylor Reuben Hicks

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

Date of Birth: October 7, 1976

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Cherokee Native American

Taylor Hicks is an American singer.  He won the fifth season of the show American Idol (in 2006). See other American Idol winners here.

On his father’s side, Taylor is a descendant of William Abraham Hicks, born c. 1769, in Georgia, and his wife, Sarah Bathia Foreman, born c. 1788, in Virginia. William was a leader and chosen interim Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1827. Both William and Sarah were of partial Cherokee Native American descent.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was Earl Hicks (the son of Reuben A. Hicks and Tressie Susan Higgins). Earl was born in Alabama. Reuben was born in Alabama, the son of Jonathan Henry Hicks and Mary Carolyn Collier. Tressie was born in Alabama, the daughter of William David Higgins and Amanda Jane Vines.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother was Jonnie/Joni R. Simpson (the daughter of Gaylord T. Simpson and Loucille/Lucille S.). Jonnie was born in Alabama.

Taylor’s maternal grandfather was Keith Robert Dickinson (the son of Claude/Claud Lofton Dickinson and Josie Pearl McKinney). Keith was born in Alabama. Claude was born in Alabama, the son of William Crawford Dickinson and Julia Mallory Faulkner. Josie was born in Alabama, the daughter of John Ballard Louis McKinney and Sue Woodlif.

Taylor’s maternal grandmother was Ruth W. Goolsby (the daughter of J. R. Goolsby and Pearl McClendon). Ruth was born in Alabama.

Sources: Genealogy tree of Taylor Hicks – http://gw.geneanet.org

Obituary of Taylor’s paternal grandmother, Jonnie/Joni R. (Simpson) Hicks – http://obits.al.com

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