Balasco in 2015, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Byron E. Balasco

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: April 27, 1977

Ethnicity: Greek (paternal grandfather), Irish, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Byron Balasco is an American television producer and screenwriter. He has written and produced for series Without a Trace, FlashForward, and Detroit-1-8-7, and created the series Kingdom.

He is married to actress Juliette Jackson, with whom he has two children.

Byron’s paternal grandfather was William James Balasco (the son of James Arthur Balaskas/Balasca and Helen Florou). William was born in Florida, to Greek parents. Byron’s great-grandfather James was the son of Arthur Balasca and Areta.

Byron’s paternal grandmother is Susanna/Susan Dorothy Williams (the daughter of Fred Emmett Williams and Carla/Calla Kyle “Callie” Scott). Susana was born in Virginia. Fred was born in Virginia, the son of Samuel Wesley Williams and Elizabeth C. Ratliff. Byron’s great-grandmother Carla was born in Virginia, the daughter of Daniel Webster Scott and Susan Mary Scott.

Byron’s maternal grandfather was Charles Edward Todd (the son of John Cowan Todd and Marguerite/Margaret Willis). Charles was born in South Carolina. John was born in South Carolina, the son of Charles Edward Todd and Leila Cowan. Marguerite was born in South Carolina, the daughter of Richard Andrews Willis and Lena Mae Whiteside.

Byron’s maternal grandmother was Mary Kennedy (the daughter of Isaac Newton Kennedy and Mary Emma Carlisle). Byron’s grandmother Mary was born in South Carolina. Isaac was born in South Carolina, the son of William Patton Kennedy and Margaret Elizabeth McLane. Byron’s great-grandmother Mary was born in South Carolina, the daughter of Richard Coleman Carlisle and Emma Elizabeth Renwick.

Sources: Obituary of Byron’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – http://morganton.com

Obituary of Byron’s maternal grandmother, Mary (Kennedy) Todd – http://findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Michael Damian Weir

Place of Birth: Bonsall, San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 26, 1962

Ethnicity:
*50% Italian
*25% Irish
*25% French-Canadian

Michael Damian is an American actor, recording artist, and producer. He is known for his role as Danny Romalotti on the soap opera The Young and the Restless.

His father had Irish and French-Canadian ancestry. His mother is of Italian descent. He is married to film producer and writer Janeen Damian. His father-in-law, Janeen’s father, was actor James Best. Among his siblings is songwriter, composer, producer, promoter, and managing editor Larry Weir.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Patrick Weir (the son of Michael Weir). Patrick was born in County Mayo, Ireland.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Stella Bourgeois (the daughter of Joseph Bourgeois and Georgianna/Georgia A. Tremblay/Trembley). Stella was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Joseph was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Canada, Joseph Bourgeois and Celina Brunelle. Georgianna was born in Québec.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Antonio Alfredo Ravettino (the son of Pietro Ravettino and Angela Campiano). Antonio was born in Italy.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Armida “Grace” Ravera (the daughter of Gerolamo Ravera and Maria Cattini). Armida was born in Italy.

Sources: Information on Michael’s father – http://modernsandiego.com

Marriage record of Michael’s maternal grandparents, Antonio Alfredo Ravettino and Armida “Grace” Ravera – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Benjamin James Ayres

Place of Birth: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: January 19, 1977

Ethnicity: English, some Irish, possibly other

Benjamin Ayres is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Dr. Zach Miller of the CTV series Saving Hope.

He is married to Erin, with whom he has two children. He is said to be a distant relative of British actor Boris Karloff.

Benjamin’s paternal grandfather was Melvin Joseph “Mel” Ayres (the son of James Ayres and Rose Elizabeth Pratt). Melvin was born in Ontario, to parents from England. James was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, the son of George Bartholomew Ayres and Mary Elizabeth Whincup. Rose was born in Sunningdale, Berkshire, the daughter of William John Pratt and Mary Ann Caroline Evans.

Benjamin’s paternal grandmother was Margery Jeanne/Jean Leslie (the daughter of John Arthur Leslie and Helen Jane Hodgson/Hodson). Margery was born in British Columbia. John was born in Carlyle, Cumbria, England, the son of Robert Leslie. Helen was born in North Dakota, to Canadian parents, David Thomas Hodgson and Mary Ann Jarvis, whose parents were Irish and English.

Sources: Obituary of Benjamin’s paternal grandfather, Melvin Joseph “Mel” Ayres – http://findagrave.com

Obituary of Benjamin’s paternal grandmother, Margery Jeanne/Jean (Leslie) Ayres – http://dignitymemorial.com

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Birth Name: Andrew Michael Nenninger

Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 13, 1981

Ethnicity: German, English, around 5/32 French/French-Canadian, some Irish

Kentucker Audley is an American filmmaker and actor.

He is married to Caroline White.

Kentucker’s paternal grandfather was Milford Roger Nenninger (the son of John August Nenninger and Annie Kate Snider). Milford was born in Missouri. John was born in Missouri, to German parents, August Nenninger and Caroline Lambrecht. Annie was born in Missouri, Thomas M. Snider and Mary E. Manning.

Kentucker’s paternal grandmother was Gladys Mary Moore (the daughter of Felix Eldon Moore and Laura Mary Roy). Gladys was born in Missouri. Felix was born in Missouri, the son of Henry Isadore Moore and Mary Elizabeth Hart. Laura was born in Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Roy, whose father was of French-Canadian descent, and of Catherine Elizabeth Elder.

Kentucker’s maternal grandfather was Leonard H. Billet (the son of August Justin Victor Nicholas “Gustave” Billet and Elizabeth Reichel). Leonard was born in Missouri. August was born in Missouri, to French parents, Victor Billet and Maria “Josephine” Bouvier. Elizabeth was born in Missouri, the daughter of Ulrich Reichel, whose parents were German, and of Catherine Koerber, whose parents were German.

Kentucker’s maternal grandmother was Marie Anne Welschmeyer (the daughter of Gerhard M. Welschmeyer and Anna Pohl/Poehl). Marie was born in Missouri. Gerhard was born in Missouri, the son of John Eberhard Welschmeyer/Welshmeyer, who was German, and of Elisabeth Dill, whose parents were German. Anna was born in Missouri, the daughter of John M. Pohl/Poehl and Anna Cordilla Schieffers.

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

Obituary of Kentucker’s maternal grandmother, Marie Anne (Welschmeyer) Billet – http://findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Morgan Mitchell Krantz

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 1, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – English, Scottish, Irish, Northern Irish/Scots-Irish

Morgan Krantz is an American actor and writer. His mother, actress and producer Romy Windsor.

Morgan’s paternal grandfather was Harvey Louis Krantz (the son of Harry G. Krantz and Mary). Harvey was born in New Jersey. Harry was born in New Jersey, to parents from Poland and Russia. Mary was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Morgan’s paternal grandmother is named Yeta Berkman.

Morgan’s maternal grandfather was Jack Hale Walthall (the son of Gaston Hale Walthall and Erma/Irma C. Daniels/Daniel). Gaston was born in Arkansas, the son of Edward Franklin Walthall and Leona F. Bennett. Erma was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Burkett Lindsay/Linsey Daniels/Daniel and Lessie V. Henry.

Morgan’s maternal grandmother is Beverly Ann Morgan (the daughter of Muriel E. Lester Morgan and Ethel Lee Nugent). Muriel was born in Louisiana, the son of John Henry Morgan and Emma Jane Martin.

Sources: Obituary of Morgan’s maternal grandfather, Jack Hale Walthall – http://findagrave.com

Obituary of Morgan’s maternal great-grandmother, Erma C. (Daniels) Walthall – http://chron.com

Obituary of Morgan’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – http://crowderfuneralhome.com

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Nix in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Matthew E. Nix

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 4, 1971

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, possibly other

Matt Nix is an American writer, producer, and director. He is known for creating the USA Network television series Burn Notice, as well as Fox series The Good Guys and The Gifted.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was William Allen “Bob” Nix (the son of The Rev. Pernell Ollie/Olia Nix and Ola Mae McNemar). William was born in Mississippi. The Rev. Pernell was born in Mississippi. Ola was born in Mississippi, the daughter of Hiram Allen McNemar and Janie E.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Grace Loveridge (the daughter of Charles Christopher “Charlie” Loveridge and Florence McGrath). Grace was born in New York. Charles was born in New York, to English parents, Harry Loveridge and Mary Ann Fish. Florence was born in New York, the daughter of Andrew McGrath and Grace McLaughlin.

Matt’s maternal grandfather likely was named Ernest Durr.

Sources: Obituary of Matt’s paternal grandfather, William Allen “Bob” Nix – http://bradfordokeefe.com

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

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Birth Name: Orval Eugene Faubus

Date of Birth: January 7, 1910

Place of Birth: Madison County, Arkansas, U.S.

Date of Death: December 14, 1994

Place of Death: Conway, Arkansas, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, along with Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Irish, and German, distant French, Welsh, and Dutch

Orval Faubus was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 36th Governor of Arkansas, from January 11, 1955 to January 10, 1967. He was involved in the Little Rock Crisis, in he refused to comply with the U.S. government over desegregation of Arkansas schools.

He was the National States Rights Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1960.

Orval was the son of Addie (Joslen) and Sam Faubus (John Samuel Faubus). His father, known as “Little Sam,” was a small farmer, and the founder of one of Arkansas’ few chapters of the Socialist Party of America. Orval was married to Jan Wittenburg, until his death. He had a son with his former wife Celia Alta Haskins.

Orval’s paternal grandfather was William Henry Faubus (the son of Ellis F. Faubus and Obedience Ann “Biddie” Parsley). William was born in Arkansas. Ellis was the son of Thomas Alexander Faubus and Ruth Ann Ellis. Obedience was the daughter of Alexander Parsley and Margaret Anderson.

Orval’s paternal grandmother was Malinda/Melinda Ann Sparks (the daughter of Eli Andrew “E. A.” Sparks and Ursula Jane Salyer). Malinda was born in Arkansas. Eli was the son of William Sparks and Hannah Skinner. Ursula was the daughter of Fielding Salyer and Margaret Hale.

Orval’s maternal grandfather was named Thomas Joslin.

Orval’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Ann Thornberry/Thornsberry (the daughter of Owen T. Thornberry/Thornsberry and Minerva/Manerva Jane Cornett). Sarah was born in Arkansas. Owen was the son of Ira Thornberry/Thornsberry and Oma Wade. Minerva was the daughter of Archibald Cornett and Mary “Polly”/Pollie Ritchie.

Sources: Genealogies of Orval Faubus – https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Charlene Elizabeth Brinkman

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

Date of Birth: September 20, 1954

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, some French/French-Canadian, possibly other

Brinke Stevens is an American actress, model, and writer.

Her parents were from Missouri, and were of mostly of German, Irish, English, and French/French-Canadian descent. She was raised in Crest, California. She was married to Illustrator and comics artist Dave Stevens. She has a daughter.

She has stated (at the 3:17 mark) that her “heritage is German”. She has also said:

I’m three-quarters German and one-quarter Mongolian — small, dark, with olive skin and almond eyes. The rest of my family is tall, pale, blond, and blue-eyed. The neighbors all falsely assumed my parents had adopted a Korean orphan.

It is not clear whether this Mongolian ancestry has been documented/verified.

Brinke’s paternal grandfather was Charles Henry Brinkman (the son of Charles Brinkman). Brinke’s grandfather Charles was born in Missouri, to parents from Germany.

Brinke’s paternal grandmother was Sarah “Sadie” Maxwell (the daughter of William Sherman Maxwell and Sarah E. Richardson). Sarah was born in Missouri. William was born in Missouri, the son of David Maxwell and Elizabeth Himelick. Brinke’s great-grandmother Sarah was born in Missouri, the daughter of Joseph H. Richardson and Eliza O. Hall.

Brinke’s maternal grandfather was Albert Henry Siebke (the son of Gustav W. Siebke and Carolina S. Freimuth). Albert was born in Missouri. Gustav was born in Missouri, to German parents, Henry Siebke and Elizabeth Louisa Balke. Carolina was born in Missouri, also to German parents, Frederick Freimuth and Caroline Neuhaus.

Brinke’s maternal grandmother was Elisabeth/Elizabeth Rose Matilda “Lizzie” Biehle (the daughter of William Biehle and Marietta “Mary” Maude Bowen). Elisabeth was born in Illinois. William was born in Germany, the son of Jos Biehle. Marietta was born in Illinois, the daughter of Billingsley Bowen and Sarah Ann Brackett.

Sources: Genealogy of Brinke Stevens – http://prezi.com

Genealogy of Brinke’s maternal grandmother, Elisabeth/Elizabeth Rose Matilda “Lizzie” Biehle – http://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Reid Edward Ewing

Place of Birth: Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 7, 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandmother), English, Scottish, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, possibly other

Reid Ewing is an American actor.

Reid’s paternal grandfather was Reid Harris Ewing (the son of Mark Clayton Ewing and Sarah “Sadie” Reed). Reid was born in Wisconsin. Mark was born in Ohio, the son of Harrison Jones Ewing and Sarah Miranda Patterson. Sarah was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of George D. Reed and Edna Alberta “Bertie” Kingsbury.

Reid’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Ruth Harris (the daughter of Benjamin Lawrence Harris and Florence Steefel). Margaret was born in New York. Benjamin as born in New York, to Jewish parents from Wladislawow, Lithuania, Myer Harris/Tumpowsky and Esther Raminsky. Florence was born in New York, the daughter of Julius Stiefel, whose parents were German Jews, and of Caroline Brunswick, whose parents were also German Jews.

Source: Obituary of Reid’s paternal grandfather, Reid Ewing – http://orlandosentinel.com

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Birth Name: Renato Manfredini, Jr.

Date of Birth: 27 March, 1960

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

Date of Death: 11 October, 1996

Place of Death: Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

Ethnicity: Brazilian [Italian, Portuguese, Irish, remote French, distant Spanish, possibly other]

Renato Russo was a Brazilian singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer of the alternative rock band Legião Urbana.

He was the son of Maria do Carmo de Oliveira and Renato Manfredini. His family lived for a time in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, U.S., during his teenage years. Renato died of AIDS. He had one son.

Renato’s paternal grandfather was Alberto Manfredini (the son of Pietro Sabino Antonio Manfredini and Maria Teresa Malvasori). Alberto’s parents were from Cremona, Lombardy, Italy.

Renato’s paternal grandmother was named Castorina Debenedicto Marcondes.

Renato’s maternal grandfather was José Mariano de Barros Oliveira (the son of Francisco Estêvão de Oliveira and Heliodora Alaíde de Barros).

Renato’s maternal grandmother was named Leontine Carmen Manfredini. Leontine’s matrilineal line traces to Henry Armstrong, who was born in Dublin, Ireland. Her ancestry also included remote French and distant Spanish.

Source: Genealogy of Renato Russo (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Kristen Louise Doute

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

Date of Birth: February 17, 1983

Ethnicity: Lebanese (one quarter), English, Irish, German, French-Canadian, distant Belgian Flemish, possibly other

Kristen Doute is an American television personality, clothing designer, entrepreneur, actress, and author. She is known for her role on reality television series Vanderpump Rules.

Kristen has mentioned that her mother is half-Lebanese. Her other ancestry includes English, Irish, German, French-Canadian, and distant Belgian Flemish.

Kristen’s paternal grandfather was John Edward Doute (the son of Richard Thomas Doute and Marie Catherine Rhea/Rea Malenfant). Richard was born in Indiana, the son of Thomas Benton Doute and Catherine/Katherine Barbara Friedrich. Rhea was born in Michigan, the daughter of Jean-Baptiste Malenfant, whose parents were Canadian, and of Mary Elizabeth Cote/Coty, whose parents were also Canadian.

Kristen’s paternal grandmother likely is Agnes Louise King (the daughter of Dorothy Louise Broomfield). Agnes was born in Michigan. Dorothy was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Lloyd Bloomfield and Daisy M. Thomas.

Sources: Obituary of Kristen’s paternal grandfather, John Edward Doute – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Kristen’s paternal great-grandmother, Marie Catherine Rhea/Rea (Malenfant) Cote – http://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jacob Daniel Tierney

Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: September 26, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Jacob Tierney is a Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter. He is known for his roles on Are You Afraid of the Dark? and in the films Josh and S.A.M. and This Is My Father, among others.

His mother, Terry Smiley, is a teacher, and his father, Kevin Tierney, was a well-known film producer.

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Birth Name: Ryan Patrick Murphy

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

Date of Birth: November 9, 1965

Ethnicity: Irish

Ryan Murphy is an American writer, director, and producer, working in television and film.

His mother is J. Andy Murphy. He is married to photographer David Miller, with whom he has three children.

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Birth Name: Rebekah Elizabeth Graf

Place of Birth: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 27, 1982

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

Rebekah Graf is an American film and television actress. She is known for playing Heather Locklear in the biopic The Dirt (2019).

Her paternal grandfather had Black Sea German roots. Her paternal grandmother was an immigrant from modern-day Ukraine, and was possibly a Bukovina German. Her mother is mostly of English, Scottish, Irish, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry.

Rebekah’s paternal grandfather was Raymond Henry Graf (the son of Karl/Carl Graf and Magdalena Stuckle). Raymond was born in Texas. Karl was born in Alexanderhilf, Odessa, Russia, now Dobrooleksandriwka, Ukraine, the son of Karl Graf and Christine Roth. Magdalena was born in South Dakota, the daughter of Ludwig Stuckle, who was born in Güldendorf, Odessa, Russia, now Krasnosilka, Ukraine, and of Rosina Schmidt, who was also from Russia.

Rebekah’s paternal grandmother was named Hildegard “Hilde” Neuman/Neumann. Hilde was born in Carapciu, Romania, now Karapchiv, Chernivtsi Raion, Ukraine. She was possibly a Bukovina German.

Rebekah’s maternal grandfather was Perry Sanford Marlin (the son of Ewing Minor Martin and Mary Odell/Odelle Henry). Perry was born in Texas. Ewing was born in Texas, to parents from Tennessee, the son of Burl Perry Marlin and Nancy Jane Anderson. Mary was born in Texas.

Rebekah’s maternal grandmother was Allene Eunice Wendt (the daughter of William Jennings “Bryan” Wendt and Alton Ragsdale). Allene was born in Texas. William was born in Texas, the son of Charles Albert Wendt, who was German, and of Mary Rowe. Alton was born in Texas, the daughter of William Roaden Ragsdale and Ethel Louise Cox.

Sources: Obituary of Rebekah’s paternal grandmother, Hildegard “Hilde” (Neuman/Neumann) Graf – http://obits.dallasnews.com

Obituary of Rebekah’s maternal grandfather, Perry Sanford Marlin – http://guardianfhcremation.com

Obituary of Rebekah’s maternal grandmother, Allene Eunice (Wendt) Marlin – http://findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Mette Cathryn Gooder Towley

Place of Birth: Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: May 31, 1991

Ethnicity:
*50% African-American
*31.25% Swedish
*12.5% British Isles [English, Irish]
*6.25% Norwegian

Mette Towley is an American actress and dancer.

Her father is white and her mother is black. She was raised in Severn, Maryland, and Alexandria, Virginia.

Mette’s paternal grandfather was Carl Kahrs Mattson Towley (the son of Carl Kahrs Towley and Violet E. C. Mattson). Mette’s grandfather Carl was born in Minnesota. Mette’s great-grandfather Carl was born in Minnesota, the son of Gabriel Heiberg Towley, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Victoria I. Almen, whose parents were Swedish. Violet was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Peter August Mattson, who was Swedish, and Emma Anna Olson, whose parents were Swedish.

Mette’s paternal grandmother was Carolyn Marie “Care” Gooder (the daughter of Alfred Leonard Gooder and Edna Johnson). Carolyn was born in Minnesota. Alfred was born in Iowa, the son of Nimrod Gooder, whose parents were English, and of Elizabeth A. Burns, whose parents were Irish. Edna was born in Minnesota, to Swedish parents, Andrew Johnson and Charlotte Peterson.

Sources: http://twincities.com

Obituary of Mette’s paternal grandfather, Carl Kahrs Mattson Towley – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Mette’s paternal grandmother, Carolyn Marie “Care” (Gooder) Towley – http://inforum.com

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Birth Name: Anna Mary Robertson

Date of Birth: September 7, 1860

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

Date of Death: December 13, 1961

Place of Death: Hoosick Falls, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Scottish

Grandma Moses was an American folk artist.

Grandma Moses was the daughter of Margaret (Shanahan) and Russell King Robertson, who ran a flax mill and was a farmer. She was raised on farmland in Greenwich, upstate New York, close to Bennington, Vermont.

Grandma Moses was married to Thomas Salmon Moses, until his death. They had ten children, five of whom died in infancy. In 1905, the couple settled on a farm in Eagle Bridge, New York. Grandma Moses, who was also known as “Mother Moses” and “Mrs. Moses,” began her painting career as a prominent artist at the age of 78, after her husband’s death.

Grandma Moses’s paternal grandfather was William Alexander Robertson (the son of Archibald Robertson and Martha Selfridge). William was born in New York. Archibald was born in Scotland, and fought in the Revolutionary War. Martha was the daughter of William Selfridge and Catherine McMaster.

Grandma Moses’s paternal grandmother was Sarah King (the daughter of Pvt. Hezekiah King and Mercy Thornton). Sarah was born in New York, and was of Colonial American descent, with roots in Massachusetts tracing back to the 1600s. Hezekiah was the son of Captain John King and Elizabeth Fenner. Marcy was the daughter of Ezra Thornton and Ruth Shepperd/Sheperd.

Grandma Moses’s maternal grandfather was named Gregory Shanahan. Gregory was born in Rosslare Harbour, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland.

Grandma Moses’s maternal grandmother was named Bridget Devereaux/Deveraux. Bridget was born in Ireland.

Sources: https://www.thisisvermont.com

Genealogies of Grandma Moses – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Grandma Moses (focusing on her father’s side) – https://famouskin.com
https://www.wikitree.com

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Birth Name: Theodore Michael Melfi

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

Date of Birth: October 27, 1970

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian
*mother – Irish, possibly other

Theodore Melfi is an American screenwriter, film director, and producer. He is known for producing comedy-drama film St. Vincent (2014), among others.

He is married to actress, writer, and film producer Kimberly Quinn.

He has said that his father was born in Italy.

Theodore’s maternal grandfather was named James A. Taylor. James was born in New York.

Theodore’s maternal grandmother was named Ann. Ann was born in Ohio.

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Birth Name: Suzanne Rossell/Russell Cryer

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

Date of Birth: January 13, 1967

Ethnicity: Irish, German, possibly other

Suzanne Cryer is an American actress. She is known for her roles on sitcom Two Guys and a Girl and series Silicon Valley.

Suzanne was raised partly in Greenwich, Connecticut. She is married to Gregory Luke, with whom she has three children.

Suzanne’s maternal grandfather was Edward Joseph Carroll (the son of Edward Thomas Carroll and Elizabeth Anastasia Kingston). Suzanne’s grandfather Edward was born in New York. Suzanne’s great-grandfather Edward was born in New York, to Irish parents, John Carroll and Catherine Burke. Elizabeth was born in New York, also to Irish parents, John Kingston and Julia Holleran.

Suzanne’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Elizabeth Hannon (the daughter of Michael Joseph Hannon and Elizabeth A. Schaaf). Ruth was born in Indiana. Michael was born in Indiana, the son of John Henry Hannon, whose parents were Irish, and of Johanna Hartnett, whose parents were also Irish. Elizabeth was born in Indiana, to German parents, Ferdinand Richard Schaaf and Catherine Schlueter.

Source: Obituary of Suzanne’s maternal grandfather, Edward Joseph Carroll – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Kevin Owen McCarthy

Place of Birth: Bakersfield, Kern, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 26, 1965

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandfather), Irish, English, German, distant Scottish

Kevin McCarthy is an American politician. A Republican, he has been House Minority Leader, and Leader of the House Republican Conference, both, since January 3, 2019, as well as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, since January 3, 2007. He was also House Majority Whip, from January 3, 2011 to August 1, 2014, and House Majority Leader, from August 1, 2014 to January 3, 2019, among other duties.

Kevin is the son of Roberta Darlene (Palladino) and Owen McCarthy, an assistant city fire chief. Kevin is married to Judy Wages, with whom he has two children.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was named Owen Eugene McCarthy (the son of Jeremiah Michael “Jerry” McCarthy and Mary). Owen was born in California, to Irish parents. Jeremiah was born in Kenmare, County Kerry.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Delilah Hagood (the daughter of William Henry Hagood and Rachel Leona Wagener). Marjorie was born in North Dakota. William was the son of Francis M. Hagood and Nannie B. Bolles. Rachel was the daughter of James Strand Wagener and Sarah Tabitha Calvin.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Guido/Robert Palladino/Palden (the son of Giuseppe Joseph Palladino and Alisa Malerba). Guido was Italian. Giuseppe was born in Carpinone, Isernia, Molise. Alisa was born in Campobasso, Molise, the daughter of Bambina Malerba.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Mary Lou Ingram (the daughter of James Arthur R. Ingram and Cora Dee Stepp). Mary Lou was born in Texas. James was the son of James Leroy Ingram and Alice Cornelia Shultz. Cora was the daughter of Samuel/Sander Stepp and Amanda Dawson, whose father was from Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and whose mother was from Low Moor, Yorkshire, England.

Source: Genealogy of Kevin McCarthy (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Robert Francis Goldthwait

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

Date of Birth: May 26, 1962

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

Bobcat Goldthwait is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter.

Bobcat is the son of Kathleen and Thomas Lincoln Goldthwait. He has two children with his former wife Ann. Bobcat was raised Catholic.

Bobcat’s patrilineal line can be traced to Samuel Goldthwaite, who was born, c. 1637, in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, to English parents, Thomas Goldthwaite and Elizabeth.

Bobcat’s paternal grandfather was Frank Squire/Square Goldthwait (the son of Frank E. Goldthwait and Anna Bartlett). Bobcat’s grandfather Frank was born in New York, and had considerable Colonial American ancestry. Bobcat’s great-grandfather Frank was the son of Squire Ferguson Goldthwait and Elizabeth/Eliza Moore.

Bobcat’s paternal grandmother was Helen Agnes Krause (the daughter of Frederick/Fred S. Krause and Rose Lads). Helen was born in New York, to German parents.

Bobcat’s maternal grandfather was Edward William Welch (the son of William Welch and Johanna Shanahan). Edward was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Bobcat’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ellen Wren (the daughter of Michael J. Wren and Mary Delan). Bobcat’s grandmother Mary Ellen was Irish.

Sources: Marriage record of Bobcat’s paternal grandparents, Frank Squire/Square Goldthwait and Helen Agnes Krause – https://www.familysearch.org

Bobcat’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Bobcat’s maternal grandparents, Edward William Welch and Mary Ellen Wren – https://www.familysearch.org

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