Birth Name: Jason Thomas Orange
Place of Birth: Crumpsall, Manchester, England
Date of Birth: July 10, 1970
Ethnicity: English, likely Irish
Jason Orange is an English singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, and actor.
Jason is the son of Jennifer (Pearson) and Anthony J. Orange.
Jason’s paternal grandparents were Henry Orange and Elizabeth Higgins.
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Birth Name: John Patrick McEnroe Jr.
Place of Birth: Wiesbaden, Hesse, West Germany (now Germany)
Date of Birth: February 16, 1959
Ethnicity: Irish, English
John McEnroe is an American retired professional tennis player. He was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, to American parents John Patrick McEnroe, Sr. and Katherine “Kay” (Tresham). He has two siblings, Mark and Patrick. They were raised in Douglaston, Queens, New York City.
John’s father has Irish ancestry. John’s mother has English and Irish ancestry.
John’s paternal grandfather and grandmother were originally from County Cavan and County Westmeath, Ireland, respectively.
His maternal grandparents were William J. Tresham and Florence M. Squires (the daughter of Jetur Halsey Squires and Sarah M. Maloney). Jetur’s parents were Edwin Halsey Squires and Iantha Payne.
Source: Genealogy of John McEnroe (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://gw.geneanet.org/
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Birth Name: John Robert Isner
Place of Birth: Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 26, 1985
Ethnicity: English, Irish, possibly German
John Robert Isner is an American professional tennis player. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, the son of Robert “Bob” Stuart Isner and Karen (Hobbs). His brothers are Jordan and Nathan.
His maternal grandparents were Betty White (the daughter of Henry White and Julia McPherson) and Will Hobbs.
Source: http://www.tennis.com/
Obituary of John’s maternal grandmother, Betty White Hobbs – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/
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Birth Name: Michael Thomas Rooker
Place of Birth: Jasper, Alabama, United States
Date of Birth: April 6, 1955
Ethnicity: English, some Irish
Michael Rooker is an American actor.
Michael is the son of Pansy (Dowell) and Hugh M. Rooker.
Michael’s paternal grandparents were Robert C. Rooker and Samantha.
Michael’s maternal grandfather was Clifton Dowell (the son of Elijah Washington Dowell and Harriett Albina “Jane” Lindsey). Elijah was the son of John Martin Dowell and Nancy Ann Terry. Harriett was the daughter of Robert Logan Lindsey and Zenira Cooke.
Michael’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Catherine “Kate” McCulley (the daughter of James Henry McCulley and Margaret Ann Atkinson). James was the son of William M. McCulley, whose father was Irish, and of Caroline Hall. Margaret was the daughter of William T. Atkinson and Celea/Celia C. Webb.
Sources: Michael’s father on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Michael’s maternal grandfather, Clifton Dowell (through Clifton’s sister, Mattie A. Dowell Qualls) – http://findagrave.com
Genealogy of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Sarah Catherine “Kate” McCulley (through Sarah’s brother, Harvey Dillard McCulley) – http://www.findagrave.com
Michael’s maternal great-great-grandfather, William M. McCulley, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Gillian MacLaren Jacobs
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Birth: October 19, 1982
Ethnicity: German, Irish, English
Gillian Jacobs is an American actress. She is the daughter of Martina (Magenau) and William Francis Jacobs.
Gillian’s paternal grandfather was William Francis Jacobs (the son of William Francis Jacobs and Elizabeth Ann Hillock). William was born in Burlington, Wisconsin, to German parents, Joseph Jacobs and Julia Kortenbusch. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Hillock, who was born in Canada, to Irish parents, and Julia Mackey, who was from Mullinakill, Ireland.
Gillian’s paternal grandmother was Mary Margaret Haskins (the daughter of Thomas Nicholas Haskins and Mary Agnes Gahan). Thomas was born in La Salle, Illinois, to Irish parents, Thomas N. Haskins and Mary White. Mary was the daughter of John Gahan, whose parents were Irish, and Winifred Hogan, who was Irish.
Gillian’s maternal grandfather was John Martin Magenau (the son of John Martin Magenau and Florence M. Koehler). John was the son of David Magenau and Bertha Reidinger, who were both of German descent. Florence was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Koehler and Ida Belle Dunlap.
Gillian’s maternal grandmother was Carol Marie Spiller (the daughter of Cornelius MacLaren Spiller and Inez Marie Daniels). Cornelius was the son of Frederick Spiller and Jennie M. Inez was the daughter of William O. Daniels and Patience Reed.
Sources: Genealogy of Gillian Jacobs (focusing on her father’s side)
Genealogy of Gillian’s great-grandfather, Thomas Nicholas Haskins
Genealogy of Gillian’s great-grandmother, Mary Agnes Gahan
Gillian’s great-grandmother, Mary Agnes Gahan, on the 1880 U.S. Census
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Birth Name: Gregory Everett Proops
Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Date of Birth: October 3, 1959
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Irish, German, Scottish (mother)
Greg Proops is an American actor, comedian, and television host. He is the son of Doris Olive (Savage) and Steven G. Proops. His father is Jewish. His mother, who was born in Mississippi, has English, Irish, German, and Scottish, ancestry.
Greg’s paternal grandfather was Everett Proops (the son of Solomon George Proops and Theresa Hartman). Solomon was the son of Isaac Proops, who was born in England, and of Matilda Deckinger, who was born in Germany. Therese was born in New York, to Czech Jewish parents, Karl/Charles Hartman and Eva/Elizabeth Adele/Adelheit Stadler.
Greg’s paternal grandmother was Beatrice Adler (the daughter of Simon Adler and Anna Eltinger). Simon was born in New York, to German Jewish parents. Anna was born in New Jersey, also to German Jewish parents.
Greg’s maternal grandfather was John “Jack” Brown Savage (the son of William Henry Savage and Louisiana Adeline Hyde). William was the son of James Anderson Savage and Jane Caroline Bagwell. Louisiana was the daughter of Eaton Davenport Hyde and Emily Jane Kelly.
Greg’s maternal grandmother was Olive Mentie Wolfe (the daughter of James Monroe Wolfe and Arrah Mentie/Mente Strider). James was the son of Henry Ridley Wolfe and Laura Elizabeth Rainey. Arrah was the daughter of Henry Alpheus Strider and Araminta Howard.
Sources: Genealogy of Greg Proops (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Marriage record of Greg’s paternal grandparents, Everett Proops and Beatrice Adler – https://familysearch.org
Greg’s paternal grandfather, Everett Proops, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Greg’s paternal grandmother, Beatrice Adler, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Greg Proops (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://personal.ayrix.net
Genealogy of Greg’s mother – http://www.genealogy.com
Genealogy of Greg’s maternal grandfather, John “Jack” Brown Savage – http://www.ancestry.com
Genealogies of Greg’s maternal grandmother, Olive Mentie Wolfe – http://www.ancestry.com
https://www.wikitree.com
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Birth Name: Gerald Rafferty
Place of Birth: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Date of Birth: April 16, 1947
Place of Death: Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Date of Death: January 4, 2011
Ethnicity: Irish, Scottish
Gerry Rafferty was a Scottish singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. He was known both as a solo artist and as the co-vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Stealers Wheel.
Gerry was the son of Mary (Skeffington) and Joseph Rafferty, a miner. His father was Irish and his mother was Scottish.
Source: http://www.irishtimes.com/
Birth Name: Thomas Elliott III
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Date of Birth: February 22, 1969
Ethnicity: Irish, Scottish, possibly more distant German Jewish and Blackfoot Native American
Thomas Jane is an American actor. He was previously married to actress Patricia Arquette, with whom he has a daughter.
Thomas was the son of Cynthia, an antiques dealer, and Michael Elliott, a genetic engineer.
Thomas has said:
…I’m part Irish and Scottish, a little German Jew on my mothers side and some Blackfoot Indian on my fathers. turns out P[atricia Arquette] has some Scottish in her as well, so that’s why we all wore kilts at the wedding!
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Birth Name: Kelly Le Brock
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Birth: March 24, 1960
Ethnicity:
*French-Canadian (father)
*Irish (mother)
Kelly LeBrock is an American actress and model.
Kelly is the daughter of Maria Cecilia (Traynor), a former model, and Harold Arthur Le Brock, a businessman. Her father is French-Canadian and her mother is Irish. She grew up in England, and returned to New York at the age of sixteen.
Kelly has three children with her ex-husband, actor Steven Seagal.
Kelly’s maternal grandparents were John Traynor and Mary Helen Kelly. Mary were from Keady, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
Source: Information about Kelly’s Irish ancestry – http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/
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Birth Name:Carla Kristen Esparza
Place of Birth:Torrance, California, United States
Date of Birth:October 10, 1987
Ethnicity:
*Irish,English,Scottish(father)
*Mexican, Ecuadorian (mother)
Family Background:Carla Kristen Esparza is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).She is of Mexican, Scottish,English,Ecuadorian and Irish descent.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/EsparzaMMA/posts/606447076077428
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carla_Esparza
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Birth Name: Alexander Emerick Jones
Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas
Date of Birth: February 11, 1974
Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, German
Family Background: Alex Jones is an American far-right radio show host, filmmaker, writer, and conspiracy theorist.
Alex Jones is the son of David Ross Jones and Carol Gretchen Hamman.
Alex’s paternal grandparents were Jerry Jones (most likely the son of William R. Jones and Clara T. McElroy) and Pattie Louise Johnson.
Alex’s maternal grandparents were Cylde William Hamman (the son of Clyde William Hamman and Margaret F. Gresham) and Bennie Grayce Pope (the daughter of William Forest Pope and Verna Grace Cleveland.)
In one of Alex Jones’ video podcasts he said he is of Irish, German, Welsh, mostly English and partial Native American descent. It is unclear if there is documented Native American ancestry for Alex Jones.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGpO5elD3Gs
Geni.com (family tree’s of Alex’s maternal grandparents)
Birth Name: Susan Caroline Tedeschi
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Date of Birth: November 9, 1970)
Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandfather), English, Irish, German
Family Background: Susan Tedeschi is an American blues and soul musician. She is the daughter of Patricia (Doherty) and Richard “Dick” Tedeschi.
Susan’s paternal grandparents were Dominic Robert “Nick” Tedeschi, Sr. (the son of Angelo Tedeschi and Katherine M. Sabino) and Phyllis Colman Turner (the daughter of Samuel Turner and Ethel Colman)
Susan’s maternal grandparents were James Joseph Doherty, II (the son of James Joseph Doherty, I and Annie Grant) and Edith Adelaide Masters (the daughter of Raymond Elliot Masters and Esther Josephine Catherine/Catharine Bavis)
Genealogy of Susan Tedeschi: https://www.geni.com/
Records of Susan’s paternal grandfather, Dominic R “Nick” Tedeschi: https://www.findagrave.com/
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4NP-PZQ
Marriage records of Susan’s paternal great-grandparents, Angelo Tedeschi and Katherine M. Sabino: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N46V-82K
Genealogy of Susan’s maternal great-grandmother, Esther Josephine Catherine/Catharine Bavis: http://www.genealogy.com/
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Birth Name: Lyndon Hermyle LaRouche, Jr.
Place of Birth: Rochester, New Hampshire, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 8, 1922
Ethnicity: French-Canadian, Scottish, English, Irish, distant Dutch and Welsh
Lyndon LaRouche is an American political activist and politician. He founded the LaRouche movement, a political and cultural network promoting himself and his ideas.
He was the U.S. Labor Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1976. He was also a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President in 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004. He was on the general Presidential election ballot as an independent candidate most or all of those years.
Lyndon is the son of Jessie Lenore (Weir) and Lyndon Hermyle LaRouche.
Lyndon’s paternal grandfather was Joseph H. Golthier LaRouche (the son of Antoine LaRouche, Gauthier and Catherine Parent). Joseph was born in Canada, to parents from Rimouski, Québec. Antoine was the son of Antoine Gauthier dit LaRouche and Marie Dubé. Catherine was the daughter of Pierre Parent and Madeleine Gagné.
Lyndon’s paternal grandmother was Ella Stevens Lougee (the daughter of Lorenzo J. Lougee and Annie McGregor). Annie was born in Massachusetts, to an English-born father and an Irish-born mother.
Lyndon’s maternal grandfather was George Weir (the son of George Weir and Janet Stewart). George was born in Bridgeton, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.
Lyndon’s maternal grandmother was Martha H. Wood (the daughter of Daniel Heveland Wood, Jr, and Caroline Almira Starr). Daniel was the son of Daniel Heveland Wood and Elizabeth Benedict. Caroline was the daughter of Timothy Starr and Mary Ann Kent.
Source: Genealogy of Lyndon LaRouche – http://www.wargs.com
Birth Name: Elizabeth Anne Vargas
Place of Birth: Bergenfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 6, 1962
Ethnicity:
*Puerto Rican [Spanish, Italian, possibly other] (father)
*Swedish, Irish, German (mother)
Elizabeth Vargas is an American television journalist and host. She was born in Bergenfield, New Jersey, to a Puerto Rican-American father, Rafael “Ralf” Vargas, and an American mother, Anne (Lammers). Elizabeth has a sister, Aimie, and a brother, Christopher Otis.
Rafael is said to have Spanish and Italian ancestry. Anne is of Swedish, German, and Irish descent.
Elizabeth’s paternal grandfather was originally from Puerto Rico.
Elizabeth’s maternal grandfather was Otis S. Lammers (the son of George A. Lammers and Ida S. Johnson). George was born in Minnesota, to a father from Germany and a mother from Sweden. Ida was born in Sweden, to Swedish parents.
Elizabeth’s maternal grandmother was Lois Brennan (the daughter of James R. Brennan and Sarah L.). Both James and Sarah were born in Minnesota, to parents from Ireland.
Elizabeth was married to Jewish musician Marc Cohn. They have two children.
Sources: http://www.puertorico-herald.org
http://nypost.com
https://www.newspapers.com
https://www.newspapers.com
https://familysearch.org
https://familysearch.org
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Place of Birth: Spitalfields, London, England
Date of Birth: April 27, 1759
Place of Death: Somerstown, London, England
Date of Death: September 10, 1797
Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Irish (mother)
Mary Wollstonecraft was an English writer, philosopher, and feminist advocate. Her daughter, with journalist and philosopher William Godwin, was writer Mary Shelley.
Mary was the daughter of Elizabeth (Dixon) and Edward John Wollstonecraft. Her mother was born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland. Her father was born in London, England.
Mary’s paternal grandparents were Edward Wollstonecraft (the son of Arnold Wollstonecraft) and Mary Trevett.
Source: Genealogy of Mary Wollstonecraft – https://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Wollstonecraft-Family-Tree-1
Birth Name: Florence Agnes Henderson
Place of Birth: Dale, Indiana, United States
Date of Birth: February 14, 1934
Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Death: November 24, 2016
Ethnicity: English, Irish, remote Scottish and French
Florence Henderson was an American actress and singer. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Pauline ‘Bessie’ (Elder) and Joseph Robert Henderson.
Florence’s paternal grandfather was Daniel Thomas Henderson (the son of Baylor Henderson and Elizabeth Milby). Baylor was the son of James Henderson and Elizabeth Barkley. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Wilson Milby and Catherine Larimore.
Florence’s paternal grandmother was Teresa Laha (the daughter of Daniel Laha and Catherine Holm). Daniel and Catherine were Irish immigrants.
Florence’s maternal grandfather was William Walter Elder (the son of Francis Xavier Elder and Margaret Molohon). Francis was the son of William W. Elder and Sarah Elizabeth Mattingly. Margaret was the daughter of James Molohon and Elizabeth Speake.
Florence’s maternal grandmother was Anna Justine Newton (the daughter of Henry Isaac Newton and Margarette Matilda Lewis). Henry was the son of Benedict Newton and Elizabeth Jane Cheshire. Margarette was the daughter of Joseph O. Lewis and Ann Nancy Hinton.
Source: Genealogy of Florence Henderson
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Birth Name: John Randolph Thune
Place of Birth: Pierre, South Dakota, United States
Date of Birth: January 7, 1961
Ethnicity: Norwegian (paternal grandfather), English, German, Scottish, distant Irish
John Thune is an American politician.
John is the son of Yvonne Patricia (Bodine) and Harold Richard Thune. His paternal grandfather was Norwegian. The rest of John’s ancestry is English, German, Scottish, and distant Irish.
John’s paternal grandfather was Nicholas Thune. Nicholas was Norwegian.
John’s paternal grandmother was Maude Luella Riley (the daughter of Henry Stephen Riley and Mary Jane Percival). Henry was the son of John Riley and Phredina Rawdon. Mary was the daughter of Warren Percival and Sophronia Eaton.
John’s maternal grandfather was Mahlon Leonard Leslie Bodine (the son of Marshall Erastius Sebastius Bodine and Margaret Isabelle Faulds). John’s grandfather Mahlon was born in Fingal, Ontario, Canada. Marshall was the son of Mahlon Bodine and Roxanne Wade, both of whom were born in Ontario, Canada, to American parents. Margaret was the daughter of Thomas Faulds, who was of Scottish origin, and Sarah Elizabeth Tuttle.
John’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Jane Miller (the daughter of Henry Miller and Ann/Anna Severin/Severien). Henry was born in Germany, the son of Henry Moeller and Sophie/Sophia. Ann was the daughter of John Severien and Dura Gobleby/Gobletry.
Sources: Genealogy of John Thune
Genealogy of John Thune (focusing on his mother’s side)
Genealogy of John’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side)
Genealogy of John’s paternal grandmother, Maude Luella Riley (focusing on her own father’s side)
Genealogy of John’s paternal grandmother, Maude Luella Riley (focusing on her own mother’s side)
Birth Name: Evan Griffith Dando
Place of Birth: Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Birth: March 4, 1967
Ethnicity:
*Welsh, English, German, French Huguenot, Irish, Swiss-German (father)
*Swedish, possibly other (mother)
Evan Dando is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is the singer and guitarist of the rock band The Lemonheads.
Evan is the son of Susan (Schmedes), a model, and Jeffrey Dando. He has stated:
My family have a history of religion and addictions. My grandfather was a Jesus freak and an alcoholic. I never met him – nor did my mother, for that matter. I come from a weird demon spawn, a couple of weird Swedes and a Welsh person or something.
Evan’s father has Welsh, English, German, French Huguenot, Irish, and Swiss-German, ancestry. The Swedish presumably comes from his mother’s side.
Evan’s paternal grandfather was William Albert Dando (the son of Albert James Dando and Anna W. Griffith). Albert’s father was Welsh. Anna was the daughter of William C. Griffith and Laura K. Walton.
Evan’s paternal grandmother was Margaret “Peg” Ellis (the daughter of Raymond Grant Ellis and Helen Alberta Trapier). Raymond was the son of George Wilson Ellis and Anna Mary Light. Helen was the daughter of William Shubrick/Whindam Trapier and Mary Ann Roberts, whose parents were English.
Evan’s maternal grandmother was Hazel D. Schmedes.
Sources: Obituary of Evan’s paternal grandmother, Margaret “Peg” Ellis – http://www.legacy.com/
Obituary of Evan’s maternal grandmother, Hazel D. – http://www.legacy.com/
Genealogy of Evan’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Genealogy of Evan’s great-grandfather, Anna W. Griffith – http://www.ourfamilygenealogies.com/
Genealogy of Evan’s great-grandfather, Raymond Grant Ellis (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Genealogy of Evan’s great-great-grandmother, Anna Mary Light – https://www.geni.com/
Genealogy of Evan’s great-great-grandfather, William Shubrick/Whindam Trapier – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Evan’s great-grandfather, Albert James Dando, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/
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Place of Birth: Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Date of Birth: 16 November 1996
Ethnicity: Irish
Brendan Murray is an Irish singer. He is the former member of the Irish boy band Hometown. He will represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017.
Brendan’s father, Frank Murray, is a native of Cavan, County Cavan. Brendan’s mother, Julianne, is a native of Ballyheigue, County Kerry.
Source: http://www.tuamherald.ie/
Birth Name: Chelsi Mariam Pearl Smith
Place of Birth: Redwood City, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 23, 1973
Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*English, German, Irish, Scottish (mother)
Chelsi Smith is an American actress, singer, TV host, and beauty queen. She was crowned Miss Texas USA 1995, Miss USA 1995, and Miss Universe 1995.
Chelsi is the daughter of Denise Trimble and Craig Smith. Her father is black. Her mother is white, and is of English, German, Irish, and Scottish, descent.
Chelsi’s maternal grandfather was Barnie P. Trimble (the son of Paul Dobyns Trimble and Margie Burris). Paul was the son of Charles “Bud” Trimble and Mary Frances Chappell. Margie was the daughter of J. M. Burris and M. E.
Chelsi’s maternal grandmother was Sandra “Sandy” Gordon Surratt.
Sources: Genealogies of Chelsi’s great-grandfather, Paul Dobyns Trimble – http://www.findagrave.com/
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
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