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

Date of Birth: August 11, 1976

Ethnicity: Irish, Ashkenazi Jewish, German, other

Will Friedle is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his role on the series Boy Meets World.

He was raised in Avon, Connecticut. He is married to Susan Martens.

Will’s paternal grandfather was George Allen Friedle (the son of Sam/Samuel Friedle and Margaret Reydel/Routher/Reister). George was born in New York. Sam was born in Russia, the son of Jewish parents, Bernard Friedle and Victoria Ginisburg, who are listed as Yiddish-speakers on the 1920 U.S. Census. Will’s great-grandmother Margaret was born in Germany, and was likely from a Lutheran family.

Will’s paternal grandmother was Edna Maud Alethia Curtin (the daughter of Valarie/Violet). Edna was born in Crossroads, Saint Andrew, Jamaica, and moved to New York as a child. She was listed as “white” on U.S. Censuses. Violet was the daughter of Emily.

Will’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Leary.

Sources: Will’s paternal grandfather, George Allen Friedle, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Will’s paternal grandfather, George Allen Friedle – https://www.newspapers.com

Death record of Will’s paternal great-grandfather, Sam/Samuel Friedle – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Will’s paternal grandmother, Edna Maud Alethia Curtin – https://www.familysearch.org

Will’s paternal grandmother, Edna Maud Alethia Curtin, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Robert Elias, Jr.

Date of Birth: June 24, 1936

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

Date of Death: July 7, 2021

Place of Death: New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Irish

Robert Downey, Sr. was an American actor, director, producer, writer, and cinematographer. He was known for his film Putney Swope.

Robert was the son of Elizabeth Jesse “Betty” (McLoughlin/McLauchlen), a model, Robert R. Elias. His father and maternal grandmother were Ashkenazi Jewish. His maternal grandfather had Irish ancestry.

Robert took the surname of his stepfather James Downey.

He was married to Rosemary Rogers, until his death. He had two children, including actor, musician, and producer Robert Downey, Jr., with his former wife, actress Elsie Ann (Ford).

Robert’s paternal grandfather was Yosef/Joseph/Iosel W. Elias/Eliashovich (the son of Meyer Eliasovitz/Elias/Eliashovich and Bealia/Beylia Cohen). Yosef was a Jewish emigrant, from Jonava, Kaunas, Lithuania. Meyer was the son of Itzko Eliashovich.

Robert’s paternal grandmother was Golda/Gussie/Augusta Goldberg (the daughter of Moses Chies “Morris” Goldberg and Khala/Khaia/Chala Gitel “Ida” Algaze/Algazy). Golda was a Jewish emigrant, from Prienai/Pren, Kaunas, Lithuania. Khaia was the daughter of Hyrom Alyiza and Libbie.

Robert’s maternal grandfather was James Robert McLauchlen (the son of John Robert McLauchlen and Jessie Murray). James was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Canada, and had Irish ancestry. John was from New Brunswick, the son of James McLauchlen and Sarah. Jessie was from Nova Scotia, the daughter of John Murray and Mary.

Robert’s maternal grandmother was Ellenore/Eleanor “Ella” Ormay (the daughter of Rudolph Ormay and Ilke/Ilka Helen Stern). Ellenore was a Hungarian Jewish emigrant. Rudolph was the son of Herman Ormay and Elizabeth Heiman. Ilke was the daughter of Rudolf Stern and Ilke Rosisatier.

Source: Genealogy of Robert Downey, Sr. – https://www.geni.com

Family history of Robert’s father – http://www.248ancestors.com

Robert’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Death record of Robert’s maternal great-grandfather, Rudolph Ormay – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Robert’s maternal great-grandmother, Ilke/Ilka Helen (Stern) Ormay – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Christopher Allen Doucot

Place of Birth: Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Date of Birth: January 3, 1968

Ethnicity: 1/4 French, 1/4 Irish, 1/2 Polish

Ancestry/Genealogy: Chris Doucot is a famous author, publisher for The Hartford Catholic Worker, and a political activist. He has teamed up publicly with people such as Michael Moore to bring food to people in Iraq.

His paternal grandparents were Charles Maurice Doucot and Ellen Malloy. Charles was French and Ellen was Irish.

His maternal grandparents were Helen and Emil Thachuk. They were both Polish.

Source: http://hartfordcatholicworker.org
https://www.findagrave.com (Chris Doucot’s paternal grandfathers obituary)
https://www.findagrave.com (Chris Doucot’s paternal grandmothers obituary)

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Birth Name: Vanessa D. Plumly

Place of Birth: Belmont, Ohio, USA

Date of Birth: March 26, 1985

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Vanessa Plumly is a political activist and an author of books such as Rethinking Black German Studies.

Her paternal grandfather was Gene H. Plumly, the son of Cecil Evan Plumly and Helen Elizabeth Howell.

Her paternal grandmother was Doris Irene Rogers, the daughter of Clayton Marvin Rogers and Lillian Pearl Brown.

Her maternal grandfather was Donald Carpenter, the son of Everett E. Carpenter and Tressie Emma Alexander.

Her maternal grandmother was the daughter of Hubert Anderson and Anna M. Reischman.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com (Vanessa Plumly’s paternal grandmothers obituary)
https://www.findagrave.com (Vanessa Plumly’s maternal grandfathers obituary)
https://www.amazon.com

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Birth Name: Jolyon James P. Rubinstein

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

Date of Birth: 22 April, 1981

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Ashkenazi Jewish

Jolyon Rubinstein is a British actor, writer, producer, and director. He has performed on the BBC programs The Revolution Will Be Televised and Ministry of Justice, among others, on which he also worked behind the scenes.

Jolyon’s grandfather Richard Rubinstein was a British Army officer, who earned the Military Cross and the Croix de Guerre for organising guerrilla resistance in France and Burma.

Jolyon’s ancestry includes Irish, English, and Ashkenazi Jewish. It appears that Jolyon is of one eighth Ashkenazi descent. His grandfather was the son of a Jewish-born father and a mother who converted to Judaism. He (the grandfather) later joined the Church of England. Jolyon does not identify as Jewish.

Jolyon’s paternal grandfather was Richard Arthur Rubinstein (the son of Arthur Bernard Rubinstein and Florence/Florris Newport). Richard was born in Marylebone, London, England. Jolyon’s great-grandfather Arthur was born in Marylebone, to a Jewish family, the son of Bernard J. Rubinstein, who was born in Latvia/Russia, and of Julia Lazarus, who was born in England, to a family from Poland. Jolyon’s great-grandmother Florence was the daughter of Benjamin John Newport and Charlotte Pollett Ashford. Florence converted to Judaism when marrying Jolyon’s great-grandfather.

Jolyon’s paternal grandmother was Gabrielle G. Garnsey (the daughter of Louis Alfred Garnsey and Hilda Emily Hern). Gabrielle was born in Richmond, Surrey, England, to a Church of England family. Louis was the son of William Samuel Garnsey. Hilda was the daughter of John Hill Hern.

Jolyon’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Driscoll. He had Irish heritage.

Sources: “Actor Jolyon Rubinstein details racial [anti-Jewish] abuse at Euro 2020 final” – https://www.independent.ie

Biographical information about Jolyon’s paternal grandfather, Richard Arthur Rubinstein – https://books.google.ca
http://www.hampsteadparishchurch.org.uk

Jolyon’s paternal great-grandfather, Arthur Bernard Rubinstein, on the 1891 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Arthur Bernard Rubinstein on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: c. August 1974

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Hannah Waddingham is a British actress and singer. She is known for her role as Rebecca Welton on the series Ted Lasso.

Her mother, Melodie Kelly, was an opera singer, as were her maternal grandparents. She has one child.

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Birth Name: Jeremy Paul Swift

Place of Birth: Durham South Eastern, Durham, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 27 June, 1960

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish and Irish

Jeremy Swift is an English actor.

He is married to actress Mary Roscoe, with whom he has two children.

Jeremy’s maternal grandfather was Charles John Sullock (the son of John Henry Sullock and Elizabeth Alice Baker). Charles was born in Kingston, Wimbledon, Surrey. Jeremy’s great-grandfather John was the son of John Sullock and Jane Kingcombe Crocker.

Jeremy’s maternal grandmother was Annie Hutchinson (the daughter of John Hutchinson and Annie Ruddey). Jeremy’s grandmother Annie was born in Stockton-on-tees, Durham. John was the son of Scottish parents, Joseph A. Hutchison and Jessie. Jeremy’s great-grandmother Annie was the daughter of Irish parents, Michael Ruddey and Margaret.

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Birth Name: Matthew Douglas Salinger

Place of Birth: Windsor, Vermont, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 13, 1960

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), English, Irish, German, Scottish

Matt Salinger is an American actor and producer. He is the son of author J. D. Salinger and English psychologist Alison Claire Douglas.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was Solomon Salinger (the son of Simon F. Salinger and Fannie Copland). Simon was born in Taurogen, Lithuania, and was the son of Hyman Joseph Salinger and Dora “Doris” Shereshevsky. Fannie was born in Berrincki, Lithuania, the daughter of Morris Kaplan/Copland and Ida/Chaya Telser

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Marie Jillich (the daughter of George Lester Jillich and Nellie F. McMahon). George was the son of George Lester Jillich, Sr. and Mary Jane Bennett.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was art critic Robert Langton Douglas (the son of Robert Douglas and Annie Johnson). Matt’s great-grandfather Robert was the son of Samuel Douglas and Hannah Stow. Annie was the daughter of Thomas Johnson and Harriet Baldwin.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was Jean Stewart (the daughter of John Stewart). John was likely Scottish.

Source: Genealogy of Matt Salinger – https://www.geni.com/people/Matt-Salinger/6000000022144737231

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Cornell in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Date of Birth: September 18, 2004

Ethnicity:
*father – Norwegian, Irish, English, Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh, German, French, remote Manx and Swiss-German
*mother – Greek

Toni Cornell is an American musician, singer, and songwriter.

She is daughter of publicist Vicky Karayiannis and musician, singer, and songwriter Chris Cornell. Her father converted to the Greek Orthodox religion of her mother.

Toni’s paternal grandfather was Edward F. Boyle (the son of Edward John Boyle and Anona Ruth Olson/Olsen). Toni’s grandfather Edward was born in Washington. Toni’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of Dennis Peter Boyle, who was born in Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland, to Irish parents, from County Sligo; and of Anna Louisa “Louise” Zahler, whose parents were German, from Trier, Rhine and Dillishausen, Lamerdingen, Bavaria, respectively. Toni’s great-grandmother Anona was the daughter of Eivin/Ivan Olaus Olsen, later Olsen, who was a Norwegian emigrant, from Stavanger, Rogaland; and of Carrie Lorena Jones/McGuire.

Toni’s maternal grandmother is Karen Ruth Cornell (the daughter of Ralph Trivett Cornell and Marion/Marian M. MacNutt). Karen was born in Washington. Ralph was the son of Julian Trivett Cornell, who was born in Rothesay, Nova Scotia, Canada, and of Emily Keillor Emmerson. Emily’s father, Henry Robert Emmerson, was a lawyer, businessperson, politician, and philanthropist, who as a member of the Liberal Party, was Premier of New Brunswick, from October 29, 1897 to August 31, 1900, among other duties. Toni’s great-grandmother Marion was the daughter of James Frederick MacNutt, who was born on Darmley, Prince Edward Island, and of Clarabell/Claribel Josephine Hubbell, who was born in Wisconsin. In an interview on Howard Stern’s show, c. 2007, Toni’s father appeared to state that his mother is Jewish. This is not accurate.

Toni’s maternal grandmother is named Toni Karayiannis.

Sources: Genealogy of Toni Cornell (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Toni’s father – https://www.wikitree.com

Marriage record of Toni’s paternal grandparents, Edward F. Boyle and Karen Ruth Cornell – https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov

Toni’s paternal grandfather, Edward F. Boyle, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Toni’s paternal great-grandfather, Edward John Boyle – https://www.findagrave.com

Toni’s paternal great-grandfather, Edward John Boyle, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Toni’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Dennis Peter Boyle – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Toni’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Louise Zahler – https://familysearch.org

Toni’s paternal great-grandmother, Anona Ruth Olson/Olsen, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Toni’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Eivin Olaus Olsen – https://media.digitalarkivet.no

Marriage record of Toni’s paternal great-great-great-grandparents, Ole Olsen Vaaland and Andrine Tønnesdatter – https://digitalarkivet.arkivverket.no

Baptismal record of Toni’s paternal great-great-great-grandfather, Ole Olsen Vaaland – https://media.digitalarkivet.no

Toni’s paternal grandmother, Karen Ruth Cornell, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Toni’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Julian Trivett Cornell and Emily Keillor Emmerson – https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of Toni’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Emily Keillor Emmerson – http://brentglad.com
http://records.ancestry.com

Toni’s paternal great-grandmother, Marion/Marian M. MacNutt, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Toni’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Clarabell/Claribel Josephine Hubbell – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Briana Cadow Lane

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

Date of Birth: October 27, 1985

Ethnicity: Scottish, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, possibly other

Briana Lane is an American actress and musician.

Briana’s paternal grandfather was John P. Lane (the son of William J. Lane and Agnes Estelle Dacey). John was born in Massachusetts. William was born in Ireland. Agnes was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, Patrick Dacey and Hannah Horgan.

Briana’s maternal grandfather was Edward Percival Cadow (the son of Percival Rigg Cadow and Jane Violet Riordan). Edward was born in New York. Percival was born in Ontario, Canada, to American parents, Algernon Sidney Cadow and Sarah Jane Rigg, whose parents were from Ireland and Scotland. Jane was born in Barleyhill, County Cork, Ireland, the daughter of Patrick Riordan and Mary Ellen Goggin.

Briana’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Shirley McDougall (the daughter of Alfred Owen McDougall and Marion Isabelle Townley). Ruth was born in New Jersey. Alfred was born in Ohio, the son of Charles R. McDougall and Patti Owen Pike, whose father was English. Marion was born in New Jersey, the daughter of John S. Townley and Mary Danskin, who was Scottish.

Sources: Obituary of Briana’s paternal grandfather, John P. Lane – http://obituaries.eagletribune.com

Obituary of Briana’s maternal grandfather, Edward Percival Cadow – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Briana’s maternal grandmother, Ruth Shirley (McDougall) Cadow – http://legacy.com

Photo by kathclick/ Bigstock.com

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Birth Name: Reilly James Opelka

Place of Birth: St. Joseph, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 28, 1997

Ethnicity: Irish, one eighth Bohemian Czech, some English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Danish, Scottish, and German, 1/1024 Oneidan, 1/1024 Cayuga Iroquoian

Reilly Opelka is an American professional tennis player. He won the 2015 Junior Wimbledon tournament, and has played in many other professional tennis competitions. He is 6’11”.

Reilly is the son of Lynne and George Opelka. His family moved to Palm Coast, Florida, when he was four.

Reilly’s paternal grandfather was Frank Gregory Opelka (the son of Frank John Opelka and Helen Mary Keown). Reilly’s grandfather Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois. Reilly’s great-grandfather Frank was born in Chicago, to Bohemian immigrants, Frank Opelka and Anezka/Agnes. Mary was born in Antrim, Ireland, the daughter of John Keown and Margaret.

Reilly’s paternal grandmother was Pauline Therese “Duckie” Briody (the daughter of George Michael Briody and Evelyn Louise Vincent). Pauline was born in Chicago. George was the son of Michael J. “Mike” Briody, who was born in New Jersey, to Irish immigrants; and of Teresa Cox, who was born in Ireland. Reilly’s great-grandmother Evelyn was born in Chicago, the daughter of William George Vincent, who was born in Warren County, Pennsylvania, and likely was of English descent; and of Pauline Mary Gibson, who was born in Chicago, and was of English, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Oneidan, and Cayuga Iroquoian descent.

Reilly’s maternal grandfather is the son of Ralph Smith and Anna Frederickson. Anna was born in Louisiana, to a Danish father.

Reilly’s maternal grandmother is the daughter of John Francis Lunney and Lucille Theresa Skelly.

Source: Genealogy of Reilly Opelka – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Mark William Calaway

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, USA

Date of Birth: March 24, 1965

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, German

He is the son of Frank Calaway and Betty Truby. Frank was born in Oklahoma, Betty was born in Texas. On both sides, he mostly descends from English people who emigrated to the British Colonial United States in the 1600s and 1700s.

His paternal tenth great-grandfather, Robert Lewis, was born in Wales to a father from Wales and a mother from England. He emigrated to Virginia. His paternal ninth great-grandfather, Patrick Calloway, was born in Scotland to English parents. Patrick married Monjoy Curror who was Scottish. His paternal eighth great-grandfather, Joshua William Callaway, married Elizabeth Stepney, who was born in England to a English/Welsh father and an English mother and emigrated to Virginia. Many of Mark’s paternal ancestors were people of Scottish or Scots-Irish descent who emigrated to Virginia. His paternal ninth great-grandfather, William Neely, was Irish. His paternal sixth great-grandmother, Mary Draper, was born in Pennsylvania to Irish immigrants.

Mark’s maternal sixth great-grandparents, Cristofell Drube and Maria Catherine Teuber, were emigrated to Pennsylvania from Switzerland. Their last name was changed to Truby. His maternal fifth great-grandparents, Johan Vincent Stauffer and Veronica Troxel, were born in Pennsylvania, both of Swiss descent. His maternal fifth great-grandmother, Isabella Bauman, was of German descent. His maternal fourth great-grandmother, Anna Maria Kline, was of German descent. His maternal great-great grandfather, L. Gebert (some sources say Peter Gabert), emigrated to the United States from Germany.

He also has maternal Scottish and Scots-Irish ancestors.

Robert Lewis, paternal tenth great-grandfather: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GCJF-JVK

Patrick Calloway, paternal ninth great-grandfather: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G77D-YC5

Mary Draper: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LVD2-BPW

Margaret Lynn, seventh great-grandmother: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LHDB-66F

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Place of Birth: Mullingar, Ireland

Ethnicity: Irish

Niamh Algar is an Irish actress. She is known for her roles in MotherFatherSon, Raised by Wolves, Pure, Wrath of Man, Censor, and Calm with Horses.

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Birth Name: Aidan Murphy

Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland

Date of Birth: 24 April, 1968

Ethnicity: Irish

Aidan Gillen is an Irish actor. He is known for his roles in The Wire, The Dark Knight Rises, Peaky Blinders, and Queer as Folk, among many other projects.

His name in Irish is Aodhán Ó Giolláin. He has two children with his former wife Olivia O’Flanagan.

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Birth Name: Indiana Marie Ella Massara

Place of Birth: Perth, Australia

Date of Birth: 23 August, 2002

Ethnicity: Italian, Irish, English, Albanian

Indiana Massara is an Australian singer, actress, model, and Internet personality. She is based in the U.S. She is also known simply as Indiana. Her brother is actor Presley Massara. Her family moved to Los Angeles during her teens for the children’s entertainment careers.

She has said, “My heritage is Albanian, Italian, Irish, English and Australian.”

Sources: https://www.sweetyhigh.com
https://www.justjaredjr.com

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Birth Name: Scott Bruce Rolen

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

Date of Birth: April 4, 1975

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Scotch-Irish

Scott Rolen is an American professional baseball player. He was a third baseman. Scott has won 8 Gold-Glove awards and is regarded as one of the greatest defensive third baseman’s of all time.

He is the son of McMinn and Edward Rolen.

Scott’s paternal grandfather was Edward Charles Rolen, Jr. (the son of Edward Charles Rolen and Lennie P. Robinson). Edward was born in Indiana, the son of Charles H. Roland and Arminta Tolle. Lennie was born in Michigan, the daughter of Robert Robinson and Sarah Francis Grice.

Scott’s paternal grandmother was Garnett Deattress Abbott (the daughter of Merrill Lloyd Abbott and Rebecca Mabel Norris). Merrill was born in Iowa, the son of George Allen Abbott and Hulda Jane Marsh. Rebecca was born in Iowa, the daughter of Charles Theodore Norris and Aminda Clementine McMaster.

Scott’s maternal grandfather was Glendon Holloway McMinn (the son of Clarence Glendon McMinn and Edith Emaline Andrews). Clarence was born in Texas, the son of John Holloway McMinn and Ellen Madora Clayton. Edith was born in Texas, the daughter of John Leon Andrews and Maggie Emmaline Temple.

Scott’s maternal grandmother was Ruby Pauline Wooten (the daughter of Elmer Wooten and Essie Strickland).

Sources: https://www.findagrave.com (Scott Rolen’s paternal grandfathers obituary)
https://www.findagrave.com (Scott Rolen’s paternal grandmothers obituary)

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Birth Name: Reilly James Opelka

Place of Birth: St. Joseph, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 28, 1997

Ethnicity: Irish, one eighth Bohemian Czech, some English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Danish, Scottish, and German, 1/1024 Oneidan, 1/1024 Cayuga Iroquoian

Reilly Opelka is an American professional tennis player. He won the 2015 Junior Wimbledon tournament, and has played in many other professional tennis competitions. He is 6’11”.

Reilly is the son of Lynne and George Opelka. His family moved to Palm Coast, Florida, when he was four.

Reilly’s paternal grandfather was Frank Gregory Opelka (the son of Frank John Opelka and Helen Mary Keown). Reilly’s grandfather Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois. Reilly’s great-grandfather Frank was born in Chicago, to Bohemian immigrants, Frank Opelka and Anezka/Agnes. Mary was born in Antrim, Ireland, the daughter of John Keown and Margaret.

Reilly’s paternal grandmother was Pauline Therese “Duckie” Briody (the daughter of George Michael Briody and Evelyn Louise Vincent). Pauline was born in Chicago. George was the son of Michael J. “Mike” Briody, who was born in New Jersey, to Irish immigrants; and of Teresa Cox, who was born in Ireland. Reilly’s great-grandmother Evelyn was born in Chicago, the daughter of William George Vincent, who was born in Warren County, Pennsylvania, and likely was of English descent; and of Pauline Mary Gibson, who was born in Chicago, and was of English, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Oneidan, and Cayuga Iroquoian descent.

Reilly’s maternal grandfather is the son of Ralph Smith and Anna Frederickson. Anna was born in Louisiana, to a Danish father.

Reilly’s maternal grandmother is the daughter of John Francis Lunney and Lucille Theresa Skelly.

Source: Genealogy of Reilly Opelka – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Haley Loraine Keeling

Place of Birth: Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 7, 1988

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, Irish, one eighth African-American, one eighth Lithuanian

Haley Bennett is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles in the films Music and Lyrics, The Girl on the Train, Hillbilly Elegy, and The Equalizer, among others. She was raised partly in Naples, Florida. Haley has one child with her partner, British film director Joe Wright.

Haley’s ancestry is English, German, Scottish, Irish, Lithuanian, and African-American. Her maternal great-grandfather, Vernon McFadden Dorsey, was black and was listed as black on U.S. Census Records, as were both his parents. When Haley’s maternal grandparents married, her biracial grandfather was listed as “white.”

Haley’s paternal grandfather is Thomas Marshall Keeling (the son of Thurston Keeling and Alice Lorene Fritz). Thomas was born in Ohio. Thurston was the son of Thomas Sylvester Keeling and Annie Day Wade. Alice was the daughter of John William Fritz and Mary Willie Hurt.

Haley’s paternal grandmother is Mary Lois Carpenter (the daughter of Hubert Herschel Carpenter and Jean W. Young). Mary was born in Ohio. Hubert was the son of Albin Addison Carpenter and Lydia Alice Starr. Jean was born in Ohio, to Scottish parents, George Young and Mary Williamson.

Haley’s maternal grandfather was Darryl Vernon Dorsey (the son of Vernon McFadden Dorsey and Georgia/Georga Belva “Dee” White). Darryl was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Haley’s great-grandfather Vernon was the son of Price Charles Dorsey and Mary Elizabeth Josephine Wright, who were African-American. Georgia was caucasian, and was the daughter of George Steven White and Edith Bell/Marie Gillespie.

Haley’s maternal grandmother is Shirley Jean Brettrager (the daughter of Henry Herbert Brettrager and Helen Ann Zagorski/Zagorskis). Shirley was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Henry was the son of Anton Brettrager, who was born in Romania, and of Cornellie Wallner/Walter, who was born in Hungary; Anton and Cornellie, who were Catholic, appear to have been ethnic Germans. Helen was the daughter of Victor Zagorski/Zagorskis and Katherine, who were Lithuanian.

Sources: Marriage record of Haley’s maternal grandparents, Darryl Vernon Dorsey and Shirley Jean Brettrager – https://www.familysearch.org

Haley’s maternal grandfather, Darryl Vernon Dorsey, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Haley’s maternal grandfather, Darryl Vernon Dorsey – https://www.record-courier.com

Haley’s maternal great-grandfather, Vernon McFadden Dorsey, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Haley’s maternal great-grandfather, Vernon McFadden Dorsey – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituaries of Haley’s maternal great-grandfather, Henry Herbert Brettrager, and of his own parents, Anton Brettrager and Cornellie Wallner/Walter – http://www.findagrave.com

Haley’s maternal great-grandmother, Helen Ann Zagorski/Zagorskis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Michael Bradley Enzi

Date of Birth: February 1, 1944

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

Date of Death: July 26, 2021

Place of Death: Loveland, Colorado, U.S.

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

Mike Enzi was an American politician and accountant. A Republican, he served as Mayor of Gillette, from 1975 to 1983, a U.S. Senator from Wyoming, from January 3, 1997 to January 3, 2021, and Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, from January 3, 2015 to January 3, 2021.

Mike was the son of Dorothy M. (Bradley) and Elmer Jacob Enzi. He was raised in Thermopolis, Wyoming. Mike was married to Diana Buckley, until his death, with whom he had three children.

While he was sometimes listed as an Italian-American member of the U.S. Congress, he was not of Italian descent.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was named Jacob Enzi. Jacob was born in Freudental, Tiraspol, Moldavia, Russian Empire, and was an ethnic German.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Anna Maria Hieb (the daughter of Wilhelm Hieb and Salomea Schaeffer). Anna Maria was born in Neudorf-Kolenie, Tiraspol, Moldavia, Russian Empire, and was an ethnic German. Salomea was the daughter of Theobald Schaeffer and Barbara Lippert.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Albert Wilson Bradley (the son of Charles Raymond Bradley and Minerva Steward). Minerva was the daughter of Albert Steward and Mary Jane Shuck.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was named Marie Regina Isaac.

Sources: Genealogies of Mike Enzi – https://www.geni.com
http://www.familycentral.net

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Birth Name: William Patterson Ropp

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

Date of Birth: April 21, 1994

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

Will Ropp is an American actor. He co-stars in the films The Way Back and The Fallout.

Will’s paternal grandfather is John Eugene Ropp (the son of Dale Ropp and Lena Gladis Helbrich/Kline). John was born in Ohio. Dale was the son of William Eugene Ropp and Matilda/Tilda J. Wilson. Lena was the daughter of Jona Kline and Ella Alice Wildman.

Will’s paternal grandmother is Louise Allen Ogden Adams (the daughter of George Elliott Adams and Katharine/Katherine Abbott/Abott Ogden). George was the son of Adam Gillespie Adams, Jr., whose father was born in Strabatton, Tyrone, Ireland, and of Susan Elliott Howell. Katharine was the daughter of William Allen Ogden, whose father was born in London, England, and of Louise Clifford Allen.

Will’s maternal grandfather was Hugh Patterson McKnight (the son of Robert James George McKnight and Ethel Grace Patterson). Hugh was born in Pennsylvania. Robert was the son of Robert McKnight, whose father was from Donegal, Ireland and whose mother was from Derry, Ireland; and of Elizabeth Campbell, whose father was Scottish. Grace was the daughter of Hugh Patterson, who was born in Magarah, Ireland, and of Jane Largue Taylor, who was born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Will’s maternal grandmother was Una Mai Willis (the daughter of Cecil Richard Willis and Mai Hart/Maihart Stephenson). Una was born in Arkansas. Cecil was the son of Manley Augustus Willis and Susan Catherine Davis. Mai was the daughter of Joseph Edward Stephenson and Una Wiman.

Sources: Genealogy of Will Ropp (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.genealogy.com

Article about Will’s paternal grandparents, John Eugene Ropp and Louise Allen Ogden Adams – https://residentnews.net

Will’s paternal great-grandparents, Dale Ropp and Lena Gladis Helbrich/Kline – https://www.familysearch.org

Will’s paternal great-grandparents, Dale Ropp and Lena Gladis Helbrich/Kline, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Will’s maternal grandmother, Una Mai Willis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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