Birth Name: John Samuel Waters

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Date of Birth: April 22, 1946

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Welsh, Scottish, French

John Waters is an American director, screenwriter, visual artist, author, actor, journalist, comedian, and art collector. He is the son of Patricia Ann (Whitaker) and John Samuel Waters.

John’s paternal grandfather was Somerset Rawlings Waters (the son of Samuel Davis Waters and Florence Owings). Samuel was the son of Somerset Rawlings Waters and Rachel Davis. Florence was the daughter of Edwin Uriah Owings and Achsah Elizabeth Bradford.

John’s paternal grandmother was Lilian Eugenia Anderson/Thomas.

John’s maternal grandfather was Clifford Edward Whitaker (the son of Clifford C. Whitaker and Bertha E.). John’s great-grandfather Clifford was the son of Edmund Simmons Whitaker and Mary McFarland, whose parents were Irish.

John’s maternal grandmother was Ann Stella/Estella Neville (the daughter of John J. Neville and Mary C.). John was born in Maryland, to Irish parents, Patrick Neville and Catharine. Mary C.’s father was born in Ireland, and her mother was born in Pennsylvania.

Sources: Genealogies of John Waters – http://www.wargs.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of John Waters (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Katherine Noel Brosnahan

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 24, 1962

Ethnicity: Irish, small amount of French

Kate Spade is an American fashion designer and businessperson. She is also known under the name Kate Valentine.

She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of June Therese (Mullen) and Earl Francis “Frank” Brosnahan, Jr. Her niece (brother’s daughter) is actress Rachel Brosnahan. Kate is married to entrepreneur Andy Spade. They have a daughter, Frances Beatrix. Kate’s brother-in-law is comedian David Spade.

Kate’s paternal grandmother was Helen Rose Mottin. Her parents were Leger Nicholas Mottin (the son of Leger N. Mottin and Mary J.) and Katherine Margaret “Munnie” Roache (the daughter of Margaret Josephine Kanelly and Michael Roache).

Margaret Josephine and Michael were originally from Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. Leger N. Mottin was originally born in France, to parents from France. Mary was born in Missouri, also to French parents.

Kate’s paternal grandfather was Earl Francis Brosnahan, Sr. (the son of Daniel T. Brosnahan and Mary E.). Daniel was born in Missouri, to a father from Ireland and a mother from Maryland, whose parents were Irish. Mary was also born in Missouri, to Irish parents.

Sources: Divorce announcement of Kate’s parents – https://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Kate’s mother, June (Mullen) Brosnahan – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Melissa Anne Rosenberg

Place of Birth: Marin, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 28, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Irish, possibly other (mother)

Melissa Rosenberg is an American screenwriter and television producer. She is the daughter of Patricia J. (Connolly), a lawyer, and Jack Lee Rosenberg, a psychotherapist, who is the founder of integrative body psychotherapy.

Melissa’s father is Jewish. Melissa’s mother is said to be of Irish ancestry.

Melissa’s paternal grandparents were Jack Rosenberg (the son of Fanny/Fannie Leber) and Sylvia Minton. Fanny was born in Russia.

Melissa is married to television director Lev L. Spiro. Lev is Jewish.

Sources: Birth certificate of Melissa Rosenberg – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Melissa’s father, Jack Lee Rosenberg – https://www.facebook.com

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Birth Name: James Joseph Norton

Place of Birth: Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

Date of Birth: July 19, 1968

Ethnicity: Irish

Jim Norton is an American comedian, radio personality, author, and actor. He is the son of Gail P. and James V. Norton.

He has said:

I’m Irish. I’m not self-hating Irish. I don’t dislike other Irish people. But I’m sorry, I don’t automatically feel connected to someone just because their grandparents also had sex in a field during a potato famine.

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Birth Name: Lewis Sing Wah Tan

Place of Birth: Salford, Lancashire, England

Date of Birth: 4 February, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Chinese (father)
*Irish, possibly English (mother)

Lewis Tan is a British actor and martial artist. His father, Philip Tan, is a national champion martial artist, gymnast, dancer, action director, and stuntman.

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Birth Name: Alexis M. Dziena

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

Date of Birth: July 8, 1984

Ethnicity: Irish, Italian, Polish

Alexis Dziena is an American actress. She is the daughter of Alexander Dziena and Madeline/Madeleine (Didio).

Alexis is said to have Irish, Italian, and Polish ancestry. Her father’s surname can be Lithuanian. Her mother’s surname is Italian.

Alexis’ maternal grandparents were Mellon Didio and Angelina/Angeline.

Sources: http://www.craveonline.com/girl/alexis-dziena

Obituary of Alexis’ maternal grandfather, Mellon Didio – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVTL-1J8B

https://www.findagrave.com/

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Birth Name: William Reibert Mapother

Place of Birth: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States

Date of Birth: April 17, 1965

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

William Mapother is an American actor. He is the son of Louisa (Riehm) and William Reibert Mapother. His first cousin is actor Tom Cruise (born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV). Their fathers are siblings.

William’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Cruise Mapother II (the son of Thomas O’Mara, whose name was later changed to Thomas Cruise Mapother, and of Anna Stewart Bateman). William’s great-grandfather Thomas O’Mara’s parents, Thomas O’Mara and Mary Paulina Cruise, were both of Irish descent. William’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Thomas J. Bateman and Elvira Eva Tompkins, and had English and Welsh ancestry.

William’s great-great-grandmother, Mary Cruise, married twice. Her first husband was Dillon Henry Mapother, by whom she had six children. After Dillon’s death, she remarried to Thomas O’Mara. Their son, who was born as Thomas O’Mara, was listed under that name in the 1880 Census. His name was later changed to Thomas Cruise Mapother. The reason(s) for him changing his name are not clear.

William’s paternal grandmother was Catherine Louise Reibert (the daughter of William Reibert and Charlotte Louise Voelker). William’s great-grandparents William and Charlotte were both of German descent. William’s great-grandfather William Reibert was the son of Adam Andrew Reibert and Francisca/Francis/Frances Boesser. Charlotte was the daughter of John Voelker and Louisa Steadle.

William’s maternal grandfather was Charles E. Riehm (the son of John Lawrence Riehm and Minnie C. Phelan). John was of German descent. Minnie’s father was Irish.

William’s maternal grandmother was Katherine Amelia Grigsby (the daughter of Beverly Prewitt Grigsby and Louisa Amelia Baldwin). Beverly was the son of Beverly Pruett Grigsby and Katherine Ella Willis. Louisa was the daughter of Alvin Burr Baldwin and Louisa Amelia Barber.

Sources: Genealogy of William Mapother – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of William Mapother (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

William’s maternal grandfather, Charles E. Riehm, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Charles E. Riehm on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of William’s maternal great-grandfather, Beverly Prewitt Grigsby (focusing on his father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Kelly Wholey Rohrbach

Place of Birth: Connecticut

Date of Birth: January 21, 1990

Ethnicity: Irish, German, Danish, English, Swiss-German, 1/16th Italian

Kelly Rohrbach is an American model and actress.

Kelly’s paternal grandfather was Clayton John Rohrbach, Jr. (the son of Clayton John Rohrbach and Josephine Frances Langan). Kelly’s great-grandfather Clayton was the son of John Rohrbach, who was born in New York, to parents from Verkehrsprüfzentrum Berner Oberland, Thun, Bern, Switzerland, and of Elizabeth Abbeal. Josephine was the daughter of Joseph Amatio Longone/Langan, who was born in Altavilla Silentina, Provincia di Salerno, Campania, Italy, and of Blanche Freeman, who was born in Pennsylvania, to an Irish-born father.

Kelly’s paternal grandmother was Carolee Mae Anderson (the daughter of Fred George Anderson and Maude/Maud Ellen Buck). Fred was born in New York, to Danish parents. Maude was the daughter of William “Hosmer” Buck and Isabelle “Belle” A. Radley.

Kelly’s maternal grandfather was Robert C. Wholey (the son of Robert Leo Wholey and Frances C. Mullen). Kelly’s great-grandfather Robert was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Patrick Wholey, who was from Cork, Ireland, and of Ellen M. Quinlan, who was born in Wales, likely of Irish descent. Frances was also born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Irish parents, John Mullen and Catherine.

Kelly’s maternal grandmother is Lois Mary Dinneen (the daughter of Leo A. Dinneen and Olivia Mary Anna Gensler). Leo was the son of John Dinneen, who was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, and of Mathilda Och, who was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents. Olivia was the daughter of John Henry Gensler and Mary Magdelena Eiben, who was born in Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Kelly Rohrbach – https://www.geni.com

Kelly’s paternal grandmother, Carolee Mae Anderson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Kelly’s maternal great-grandfather, Leo A. Dinneen, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Matthew Paul Walsh

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: October 13, 1964

Ethnicity: Irish (father), Slovenian (maternal grandfather), English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Dutch, 1/2048th African

Matt Walsh is an American actor, comedian, director, and writer.

Matt is the son of Audrey J. (Gosack) and Richard “Dick” Jude Walsh. Matt’s father was of Irish descent. Matt’s mother has Slovenian ancestry on one side, and English, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, and Dutch, on the other. Through his maternal grandmother, Matt is also descended from James Pendarvis (Matt’s eighth great-grandfather), who was born 1723, to Joseph Pendarvis, who was white, and Parthenia, an African slave. This makes Matt of 1/2048th African descent.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was Patrick Francis Walsh (the son of Michael Walsh and Mary Grady). Patrick was an Irish immigrant, from County Mayo, Ireland.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Agnes Bridget Gavin (the daughter of Michael Gavin and Mary McGreal). Agnes was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Irish parents.

Matt’s maternal grandparents were Michael Peter Gosack (the son of Michael Anton Gosack and Theresa J. Lorenci). Matt’s great-grandparents Michael and Theresa were Yugoslavian immigrants, likely of Slovenian descent. Matt’s great-grandfather Michael was the son of Franz Gosack and Mary Berevadt.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was Edith Lorraine Thompson (the daughter of Luther Otto Thompson and Zetta Corene Fry). Luther was the son of Thomas Twigg Thompson and Susan Jane Day. Zetta was the daughter of Henry Lee Fry and Pearl Viola Palmer.

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

Genealogy of Matt’s father (through his sister, Mary Agnella Walsh) – https://www.wikitree.com

Matt’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Matt’s maternal grandfather, Michael Peter Gosack – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Matt’s maternal great-grandparents, Michael Anton Gosack and Theresa J. Lorenci, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Matt’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Thomas Twigg Thompson (through Thomas’s brother, Benjamin M. Thompson) – http://www.ancestry.co.uk

Genealogies of Matt’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Louisa Garrett – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
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Genealogy of Matt’s maternal great-great-great-great-grandfather, William B. Garrett – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Matt’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Frances Ann Young – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Matt’s maternal fifth great-grandfather, James Wood Pendarvis – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Louisa Clare Johnson

Place of Birth: Gravesend, Kent, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 11 January, 1998

Ethnicity: English, 3/64 Scottish, 1/64 Irish

Louisa Johnson is an English singer and songwriter. She is the winner of the twelfth UK series of The X Factor.

Louisa’s father, David “Dave” Johnson, is a construction worker. Louisa’s mother, Lisa Hawkyard, is a driving instructor.

Louisa’s paternal grandparents are Malcolm B. Hawkyard (the son of Cyril Bate Hawkyard and Edna Violet Green) and Janet C. Nuttall (the daughter of ? Nuttall and ? Nightingale). Cyril served in the Royal Air Force during World War II, and was the son of Abraham Hawkyard and Florence Minnie Eaves. Edna was the daughter of Francis James Green, whose paternal grandmother, Frances Brough, was Scottish, and of Marian Anderson Graham, whose father, Robert Graham was born in New York, United States, to Scottish parents, and whose maternal grandmother, Maria Waters, was an Irish immigrant.

Sources: http://www.echo-news.co.uk

Birth record of Louisa Johnson – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Louisa’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Louisa’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Louisa’s maternal grandparents, Malcolm B. Hawkyard and Janet C. Nuttall – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Louisa’s maternal grandfather, Malcolm B. Hawkyard – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Louisa’s maternal great-grandparents, Cyril Bate Hawkyard and Edna Violet Green – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Louisa’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Abraham Hawkyard and Florence Minnie Eaves – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Louisa’s maternal great-grandmother, Edna Violet Green – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Louisa’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Francis James Green and Marion Anderson Graham – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Louisa’s maternal grandmother, Janet C. Nuttall – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Andrea Joy Cook

Place of Birth: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: July 22, 1978

Ethnicity: English, some Scots-Irish (Northern Irish)

A. J. Cook is a Canadian actress. She was born in Oshawa, Ontario, the daughter of Sandra (Sayers) and Michael “Mike” L. Cook. Her siblings are Angela, Nathan, and Paul. They were raised in Whitby, Ontario.

A. J.’s paternal grandparents were John “Jack” Ellwood Cook (the son of Ellwood Cook and Mable Trott) and Hilda “Jean” Holland.

A. J.’s maternal grandfather was Robert Earl Sayers (the son of Henry Sayers and Isabel Jane Waldie). Henry was the son of James Sayers and Naomi Trotter, whose father was born in New Jersey, U.S., to parents from Armagh, Northern Ireland.

A. J.’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Catherine Roberta Wilson (the daughter of James Keith Wilson and Margaret Thornton).

Sources: Birth announcement of A. J.’s sister, Angela Cook – http://news.ourontario.ca

Obituary of A. J.’s paternal grandfather, John Cook – http://armstrongfuneralhome.net

Obituary of A. J.’s paternal grandmother, Hilda “Jean” (Holland) Cook – http://obittree.com

Genealogy of A. J.’s maternal grandfather, Robert Earl Sayers – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of A. J.’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Catherine Roberta Wilson – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Paget Valerie Brewster

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

Date of Birth: March 10, 1969

Ethnicity: English, some Irish and German, distant French

Paget Brewster is an American actress. She is the daughter of Hathaway (Tew) and Galen Brewster. Paget is married to composer Steve Damstra.

Paget’s paternal grandfather was George Washington Wales Brewster, Jr. (the son of George Washington Wales Brewster and Ellen Mackenzie Hodge). Paget’s great-grandfather George was the son of Benjamin Brewster, Jr. and Ann Wales Emmons. Ellen was the daughter of John Ledyard Hodge and Susan Savage Wilson.

Paget’s paternal grandmother was Joan Ryerson (the daughter of Donald Mitchell Ryerson and Isabelle McGenniss). Donald was the son of Edward Larned Ryerson and Mary Pringle Mitchell. Isabelle was the daughter of Charles Burrill McGenniss and Isabelle S. Corwith, and had Irish, English, and French ancestry.

Paget’s maternal grandfather was John Bechtel Tew (the son of James Dinsmore Tew and Elinor Edith/Elaine Bechtel). James was the son of Harvey William/Williams Tew and Susan Dinsmore Goodrich. Elinor was the daughter of Theodore H. Bechtel and Elinor Focht, and had German ancestry.

Paget’s maternal grandmother was Valerie Hathaway (the daughter of Stewart Southworth Hathaway and Helen Viles). Stewart was the son of Charles Hathaway and Cora Southworth Rountree. Helen was the daughter of James Francis Viles and Anna Underwood.

Paget is a descendant of William Brewster (c. 1566-1644), a Mayflower passenger and noted Pilgrim. Among many of William’s other descendants are actors Jordana Brewster, Chevy Chase, Seth MacFarlane, and Brandon Routh, Massachusetts Governor William Weld, U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, and Governor of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller.

Sources: Genealogies of Paget Brewster – https://famouskin.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Margaret Elizabeth Lindemann

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: July 21, 1998

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

Maggie Lindemann is an American singer and songwriter.

Maggie’s father, Barton Duane “Bart” Lindemann, was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. Maggie’s mother, Susan Denise Denson, was born in Austin, Texas.

Maggie’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, Peter Lindemann (November 16, 1816, Remkersleben, Wanzleben, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany – October 12, 1887, Comfort, Texas)

Maggie’s paternal grandfather is Otto Barton Lindemann (the son of Otto Fred Lindemann, Jr. and Myrtie Jane “Myrt” Burt). Maggie’s great-grandfather Otto was of German descent, was the son of Otto Fred Lindemann and Adela “Adele” Ingenhuett. Myrtie was the daughter of Joseph Aloysius Burt and Esther Sarah Middleton.

Maggie’s paternal grandmother is Donna Sue McGee (the daughter of Mark Alonzo McGee, Jr. and Oretha Ethel Cazee). Mark was the son of Marcus Alonzo “Mark” McGee and Myrtle Josie Packwood.

Maggie’s maternal grandparents are Richard Edwin “Dick” Denson and Bonnie Gay Uhr (the daughter of Robert Jones Uhr and Margaret Thekla Richter). Richard was adopted by William Benjamin Denson and Alma Myrl Hill. Robert was of German descent, and was the son of Robert Franklin Uhr and Alvina Elizabeth Tampke. Margaret was also of German descent, and was the daughter of Rudolph Berthold Richter and Emilie Weilbacher.

Maggie’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Thekla Weilbacher (December 3, 1847, Germany – January 24, 1910, New Braunfels, Texas).

Sources: Marriage announcement of Maggie’s parents – https://www.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Maggie’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s father – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s paternal grandfather, Otto Barton Lindemann – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s paternal great-grandfather, Otto Fred Lindemann, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s paternal great-grandmother, Myrtie Jane Burt – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s paternal grandmother, Donna Sue McGee – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s paternal great-grandfather, Mark Alonzo McGee, on Find a Grave – https://www.findagrave.com

Birth record of Maggie’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s maternal grandfather, Richard Edwin Denson – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s maternal grandfather, Richard Edwin Denson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s maternal grandmother, Bonnie Gay Uhr – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Jones Uhr, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth records of Maggie’s maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Thekla Richter – https://familysearch.org
https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Alfie Evan Allen

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

Date of Birth: 12 September, 1986

Ethnicity: Welsh, English, Irish

Alfie Allen is an English actor. He is known for portraying Theon Greyjoy in the HBO series Game of Thrones.

His father, Keith Allen (Keith Charles Howell Allen), worked as a comedian and actor. His mother, Alison Owen (Alison Mary Owen), is a film producer. His older sister is singer, songwriter, actress, and television presenter Lily Allen. His uncle (father’s brother) is actor Kevin Allen.

Alfie’s father is Welsh. Alfie’s mother, who is English-born, has Welsh, English, and Irish ancestry.

Alfie has also been described as having Romani ancestry through his paternal grandmother. It is not clear if this is accurate.

Alfie’s paternal grandparents were Edward Charles Allen and Mary E. E. John (the daughter of Howell James John and Beatrice Bowen). Mary E. E. was from Llanelly, Wales.

Alfie’s maternal grandfather was Peter Ronald Owen (the son of Evan Rhys Owen and Hilda Rose Mason). Evan was born in Glamorgan, Wales, the son of David Henry Owen and Lucy Copeland. Hilda was the daughter of William Mason and Eliza Brown.

Alfie’s maternal grandmother was Mary Kathleen Hitchiner (the daughter of Alexander James Hitchiner and Eileen Kelleher). Alexander was the son of William Watkiss Hitchiner and Catherine Sarah Alexander. Eileen’s father, William Kelleher, was Irish, from Aghada, County Cork. Eileen’s mother, Eliza Elliott, was born in either Northern Ireland or England, the daughter of Frederick Elliott and Maria Carroll. Maria was from Cork, Ireland.

Alfie is a third cousin of singer Sam Smith.

Sources: Family history of Alfie Allen (through Alfie’s sister Lily Allen) – http://www.telegraph.co.uk

Genealogy of Alfie Allen – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Sean Michael Spicer

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

Date of Birth: September 23, 1971

Ethnicity:
*87.5% Irish
*12.5% German

Sean Spicer has been the 30th White House Press Secretary, since January 20, 2017. He was also White House Director of Communications, from January 20, 2017 to March 6, 2017.

Sean is the son of Kathryn (Grossman) and Michael William Spicer.

Sean was raised Catholic.

Sean’s paternal grandfather was Harry J. Spicer (the son of William Francis Spicer and Margaret Josephine Sullivan). Harry was born in Rhode Island. William was born in Ireland, the son of William Spicer and Elizabeth Hall. Margaret was the daughter of Irish parents, Patrick Sullivan and Katherine McCarthy.

Sean’s paternal grandmother was Joanna Lucy Holleran (the daughter of William H. Holleran and Mary A. Harrington). William was the son of James Holleran and Johanna Byron, who were born in Waterford, Ireland. Mary A. was the daughter of Jeremiah C. Harrington and Mary J. Harrington, who were Irish.

Sean’s maternal grandfather was William Ferdinand Grossman (the son of William F. Grossman and Catherine A. Callinan). Sean’s great-grandfather William was born in Canada, the son of German parents, Charles Grossman and Henrietta Ricker, who were of the Lutheran religion. Catherine was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Sean’s maternal grandmother was Jane Elizabeth Kelley (the daughter of Charles J. Kelley and Katherine Gaffney or O’Brien). Katherine was born in New York, the daughter of Irish parents, Patrick Joseph Gaffney, who was born in Cork, and Jane O’Brien, who was born in Dublin, Leinster, the daughter of Thomas O’Brien and Brigid Gavin.

Sources: Genealogies of Sean Spicer – https://www.geni.com
http://gw.geneanet.org

Sean’s maternal grandfather, William Ferdinand Grossman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal great-grandfather, William F. Grossman, on the 1881 Canada Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Henrietta Ricker, on the 1871 Canada Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s maternal grandmother, Jane Elizabeth Kelley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: John Jay Bosch

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 6, 1976

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

Johnny Yong Bosch is an American actor, martial artist, and musician. He plays ranger Adam Park in the Power Rangers franchise.

His American-born father met his Korean-born mother while stationed in South Korea.

Source: http://www.halfkorean.com

Birth Name: Arielle St. Cyr Vandenberg

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

Date of Birth: September 27, 1986

Ethnicity: Dutch, Italian, English, Irish

Arielle Vandenberg is an American model and actress.

She was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of DeEtte M. (Terlizzi) and Dirk E. Vandenberg.

Arielle has stated on Twitter that she is of Dutch descent. Arielle’s mother has some Italian ancestry. Arielle is also said to have English and Irish roots.

Arielle’s maternal grandmother’s surname is Murphy.

Sources: https://twitter.com/arielle/status/189626589502386178?lang=en

@rockleonie Noooo I'm not from there. But I am Dutch.

— Arielle Vandenberg (@Arielle) April 18, 2011

http://articlebio.com/arielle-vandenberg

Birth Certificate of Arielle Vandenberg – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGVH-HBT

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Birth Name: Richard Porter Dillon, Jr.

Place of Birth: Pitt County, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 4, 1992

Ethnicity: English, some Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), possibly other

Ricky Dillon is an American Youtube personality, comedian, singer, and songwriter.

Ricky was born in Pitt County, North Carolina, the son of Janice Ann (Newgent) and Richard Porter Dillon, Sr. He has a sister, Tara. Ricky was raised in Tuscumbia, Alabama, from the age of one.

Ricky’s paternal grandfather was Porter Bryant Dillon (the son of Boyd Esco Dillon and Alta Magee). Boyd’s parents were Lucius T. Dillon and Emma Magee. Alta’s parents were Fred Alton Magee and Ida Miller.

Ricky’s grandfather Porter had English and Northern Irish ancestry. His ancestor James Theopholis/Theophilus Dillon was likely born, c. 1720, in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. His wife, Mary Smith/Logue, was born, c. 1723, in Northern Ireland.

Ricky’s paternal grandmother was Mildred C. Gardner (the daughter of Walter J. Gardner and Lida Elizabeth Hardison).

Sources: Birth Certificate of Ricky Dillon – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHBG-9ZD

Obituary of Ricky’s paternal grandfather, Porter Bryant Dillon – http://www.legacy.com/

Ricky’s paternal grandfather, Porter Bryant Dillon, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMB8-XJ6

Obituary of Ricky’s paternal great-grandmother, Alta (Magee) Dillon – https://findagrave.com/

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Birth Name: Frederick B. Weller

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 18, 1970

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandmother), German (including Alsatian German), English, at least 1/8 Irish

Fred Weller is an American stage, film, and television actor.

Fred was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Carole (Breithoff) and Francis Weller. Fred’s father is of German, Irish, and English ancestry. Fred’s mother is of half-Italian descent, along with German, Alsatian German, and some Irish roots.

Fred is a cousin of actor Peter Weller (ethnicelebs.com/peter-weller). Fred’s father, Francis, and Peter’s father, Frederick, were siblings.

Fred’s paternal grandfather was Garald Paul Weller. His parents were Frederick Albert Weller (the son of George Perry Weller and Julia Ann Knickerbocker) and Theresa K. Elsner (the daughter of Joseph Elsner and Catherine Fuchs). Theresa was born in Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, to German parents from Bavaria.

Fred’s paternal grandmother was Gladys Mae Willett. Her parents were Bradford Bradley Willard Willett (the son of Hibbard/Herbert Willett and Malvina Hill) and Ella Frances Smith (the daughter of Oswin/Orin Sutton Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Clark). Sarah was from County Donegal, Ireland.

Fred’s maternal grandfather was Peter Patrick Breithoff. His parents were William James Breithoff (the son of Charles Breithoff and Mary McQuirk) and Anna Walch (the daughter of Charles/Carl Walch/Walsch and Louisa Schaad).

Mary born in Ireland, the daughter of William James McQuirk and Honora Ann Gleason. Charles/Carl Walch/Walsch hailed from Dettwiller, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France, the son of French-born parents Jean Charles (Johannes Carl) Walch/Walsch and Elizabeth (Elisabetha) Lantz/Lanz, who were likely ethnic Alsatian Germans.

Fred’s maternal grandmother was Josephine Manzella (the daughter of Anthony “Tony” Manzella and Francisca). Both Anthony and Francisca were born in Italy.

Sources: Genealogy of Fred’s father, Francis Weller – http://www.bigalke.biz/

Obituary of Fred’s paternal great-grandmother, Theresa K. (Elsner) Weller – https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=72987693

Obituary of Fred’s uncle (mother’s brother), Peter Breithoff – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/

Family Tree of Fred’s maternal grandfather, Peter Patrick Breithoff – https://www.ancestry.com/

Genealogy of Fred’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John Charles (Johannes Carl) Walch/Walsch and Elizabeth (Elisabetha) Lantz/Lanz – http://www.birkenhoerdt.net/

Fred’s maternal grandmother, Josephine Manzella, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPY8-ZZB

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Birth Name: Margaret Elizabeth Lindemann

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: July 21, 1998

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

Maggie Lindemann is an American singer and songwriter.

Maggie’s father, Barton Duane “Bart” Lindemann, was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. Maggie’s mother, Susan Denise Denson, was born in Austin, Texas.

Maggie’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, Peter Lindemann (November 16, 1816, Remkersleben, Wanzleben, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany – October 12, 1887, Comfort, Texas)

Maggie’s paternal grandfather is Otto Barton Lindemann (the son of Otto Fred Lindemann, Jr. and Myrtie Jane “Myrt” Burt). Maggie’s great-grandfather Otto was of German descent, was the son of Otto Fred Lindemann and Adela “Adele” Ingenhuett. Myrtie was the daughter of Joseph Aloysius Burt and Esther Sarah Middleton.

Maggie’s paternal grandmother is Donna Sue McGee (the daughter of Mark Alonzo McGee, Jr. and Oretha Ethel Cazee). Mark was the son of Marcus Alonzo “Mark” McGee and Myrtle Josie Packwood.

Maggie’s maternal grandparents are Richard Edwin “Dick” Denson and Bonnie Gay Uhr (the daughter of Robert Jones Uhr and Margaret Thekla Richter). Richard was adopted by William Benjamin Denson and Alma Myrl Hill. Robert was of German descent, and was the son of Robert Franklin Uhr and Alvina Elizabeth Tampke. Margaret was also of German descent, and was the daughter of Rudolph Berthold Richter and Emilie Weilbacher.

Maggie’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Thekla Weilbacher (December 3, 1847, Germany – January 24, 1910, New Braunfels, Texas).

Sources: Marriage announcement of Maggie’s parents – https://www.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Maggie’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s father – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s paternal grandfather, Otto Barton Lindemann – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s paternal great-grandfather, Otto Fred Lindemann, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s paternal great-grandmother, Myrtie Jane Burt – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s paternal grandmother, Donna Sue McGee – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s paternal great-grandfather, Mark Alonzo McGee, on Find a Grave – https://www.findagrave.com

Birth record of Maggie’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s maternal grandfather, Richard Edwin Denson – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s maternal grandfather, Richard Edwin Denson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Maggie’s maternal grandmother, Bonnie Gay Uhr – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Jones Uhr, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth records of Maggie’s maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Thekla Richter – https://familysearch.org
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