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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Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Date of Birth: October 20, 1980

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

Niall Matter is a Canadian actor.

Niall was born in Edmonton, Alberta, the son of Donnell (McAuley) and Neil Matter.

Niall’s paternal grandparents were Bernhardt “Benny” Matter and Agnes Lorraine Schiewe (the daughter of Otto Schiewe and Lydia). Otto’s parents were Louis Schiewe and Hellena. Louis and Hellena hailed from Russia, and were likely ethnic Germans.

Niall’s maternal grandparents were Donald McAuley and Mary Norah Mullen (the daughter of Edward Mullen and Muriel).

Sources: Obituary of Niall’s paternal grandmother, Agnes Lorraine (Schiewe) Matter – http://www.legacy.com

Niall’s paternal great-grandfather, Otto Schiewe, on the 1906 Canadian Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Niall’s maternal grandmother, Mary Norah (Mullen) McAuley – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Jennifer Lynne Gareis

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

Date of Birth: August 1, 1970

Ethnicity:
*37.5% British Isles (Irish, English)
*37.5% German
*25% Italian/Sicilian

Jennifer Gareis is an American actress and former beauty pageant.

Jennifer is the daughter of Dolores Ann (Feige) and John W. Gareis. She has a sister, Rebecca.

Jennifer’s mother is of half-Italian, a quarter German, and a quarter Irish and English descent. Jennifer’s father is of half-German and of half-British Isles descent. Jennifer holds both American and Italian citizenship.

Jennifer’s paternal grandfather was Louis Calvin Gareis. His parents were Otto Carl/Karl Gareis (the son of Johann Adam Gareis and Auguste Sophia Schreiber) and Rosina Beinmuller/Bienmuller (the daughter of Andreas Bienmuller and Rosina Schiffler). Otto was born in Maryland, to German parents from Enchenreuth, Helmbrechts, Bavaria, and Querfurt, Saxony-Anhalt. Rosina was originally from Wassenbach, Germany.

Jennifer’s paternal grandmother was Edna Cecelia Nester. Her parents were John P. Nester and Susan/Susanna Brown (the daughter of Thomas Henry Brown and Susannah Floyd). Susannah had recent English ancestry.

Jennifer’s maternal grandfather was Edgar Peter Feige, Jr, the son of Edgar Peter Feige, Sr., and Ruth Elizabeth McGrane. Edgar’s parents were August John Feige (the son of August H. Feige and Henrietta E. Wagenschwantz) and Mary/Mare Nolte (the daughter of Bernard Nolte). Ruth Elizabeth’s parents were William F. McGrane (the son of Patrick McGrane and Mary Dunn) and Mary Molly Holmes (the daughter of Robert Holmes and Mary Trainer).

Jennifer’s great-great-grandfather August John was born in Maryland, to parents from Schwarzenau and Beinerstadt, Thuringia, Prussia (now Germany). Jennifer’s great-great-grandmother Mary was also born in Maryland, to German parents. Jennifer’s great-great-grandmother Ruth Elizabeth was born in Maryland and had recent Irish and English ancestry.

Jennifer’s maternal grandmother was Josephine Concetta Ferruggio (the daughter of Pietro “Peter” Ferruggio/Farruggio and Sebastiana Tringali). Pietro was originally from Canicattì, Sicily, Italy, the son of Vincenzo Farruggio and Giuseppe/Giuseppina La Lomia. Sebastiana was born in Militello in Val di Catania, Sicily, Italy, the daughter of Salvatore Tringali and Concetta Bellistri.

Sources: Genealogy of Jennifer’s paternal grandparents, Louis Calvin Gareis and Edna Cecelia Nester – https://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Jennifer’s paternal grandfather, Louis Calvin Gareis – http://articles.baltimoresun.com

Jennifer’s paternal-great-grandfather, John P. Nestor, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jennifer’s maternal grandparents, Edgar Peter Feige and Josephine Concetta Ferruggio/Farruggio – https://www.ancestry.com

Jennifer’s maternal grandfather, Edgar Peter Feige, Jr., on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jennifer’s maternal great-grandfather, Edgar Peter Feige, Sr., on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Jennifer’s maternal grandmother, Josephine (Ferruggio) Feige – http://www.genlookups.com

http://articles.baltimoresun.com
http://lancasteronline.com

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Birth Name: Sean Perelman

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 2, 1966

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father and maternal grandfather)
*German and Irish (maternal grandmother; who likely converted to Judaism)

Sean Kanan is an American actor.

Sean is the son of Michele/Michelle Gail (Keyes) and Dale R. Perelman. Sean’s father is Jewish (with ancestors from Poland and Russia). Sean’s maternal grandfather was of Lithuanian Jewish and Russian Jewish descent, and Sean’s Canadian-born maternal grandmother was of German and Irish descent, and likely converted to Judaism.

Sean’s paternal grandfather was Lawrence Edward Perelman (the son of Jacob Frank Perelman and Susan/Sue/Sadie Rizika/Riziha). Jacob was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia. Susan was born in Russia, to parents from Russia.

Sean’s paternal grandmother was Janice Lenore Sandusky (the daughter of Morris M. Sandusky and Sorley/Sorly Rabinowitz). Sorley was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Sean’s maternal grandfather was Sidney Clifton Katz/Keyes (the son of Abel/Abe Katz and Sarah Green). Abel was born in Skudutiškis, Lithuania. Sarah was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Russia, Isaac Green and Rose Maslon.

Sean’s maternal grandmother was Alma Ida Toeppner (the daughter of William Frederick Toeppner and Mary Alexander Nesbitt). William was born in Canada, to Lutheran parents from Insterburg, East Prussia (now Chernyakhovsk, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia) and Dorfe Baute, Prussia, Frederick August Toeppner and Josephine Mechefski/Mechefske. Sean’s great-grandmother Mary Alexander was born in Canada, to Irish parents, James George Nesbitt and Elizabeth Victoria Lowe.

Sources: Obituary of Sean’s paternal grandfather, Lawrence Edward Perelman – http://thejewishchronicle.net

Sean’s paternal great-grandfather, Jacob Frank Perelman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s paternal great-grandmother, Sorley/Sorly (Rabinowitz) Sandusky, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sean’s maternal grandparents, Sidney Clifton Katz/Keyes and Alma Ida Toeppner – http://www.toeppner.ca

Obituary of Sean’s maternal grandmother, Alma (Toeppner) Keyes – http://www.ncnewsonline.com

Information on Sean’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Frederick August Toeppner and Josephine Mechefski/Mechefske – http://www.toeppner.ca

Genealogy of Sean’s maternal great-great-grandparents, James George Nesbitt and Elizabeth Victoria Lowe – http://gw.geneanet.org

https://www.newspapers.com

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Birth Name: George Robert Wendt, III

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 17, 1948

Ethnicity:
*75% Irish
*25% German

George Wendt is an American actor and comedian.

George is the son of Loretta Mary/May (Howard) and George Robert Wendt, II. He has a sister, Kathryn. George’s nephew (sister’s son) is actor Jason Sudeikis.

George’s father was of half German and half Irish descent. George’s mother was of Irish ancestry.

George’s paternal grandfather was William Henry Wendt (the son of George Wendt and Marie/Mary B. Michalski). William was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany.

George’s paternal grandmother was Katherine C. Crowley (the daughter of Jeremiah J. Crowley and Margaret Foley). Katherine was born in Illinois, to an Irish father and a New York-born mother, of Irish descent.

George’s maternal grandfather was Thomas “Tom” James Howard, Jr. (the son of Thomas James Howard, Sr. and Nellie Welch). George’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in Illinois, the son of Irish parents, Thomas Howard and Bridget Conboy. Nellie was also born in Illinois, also to Irish parents, with her father’s name being Thomas Welch.

George’s maternal grandmother was Helen M. Walsh. She was born in Illinois, to parents from Ireland.

Sources: Genealogy of George Wendt – https://www.geni.com

George’s paternal great-grandparents, Jeremiah J. Crowley and Margaret Foley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

George’s maternal grandfather, Thomas James Howard, Jr., on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Danielle Simone Bradbery

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

Date of Birth: July 23, 1996

Ethnicity: English, 1/4 Mexican/Spanish, some Irish

Danielle Bradbery is an American country singer. She is known for being the winner of the fourth season of NBC television show The Voice.

Danielle is the daughter of Gloria Ann (Redden) and Danny Keith Bradbery. She has a sister, Monica. They were raised in Cypress, Texas.

Regarding her ethnic background, Danielle has stated:

People may not know this about me, but I do have a Hispanic background. My mom’s side has a strong Spanish heritage.

On her father’s side, Danielle is the granddaughter of Donald Joe Bradbery and Patsy Ruth Tidwell (the daughter of George William Tidwell and Bessie Mae Reaves). George was the son of Gifford Tidwell and Mary. Bessie was the daughter of William Frank Reaves and Florence Penelope Ward.

Danielle’s maternal grandfather was Lee Wayne Redden (the son of John Ernest/Earnest Redden and Florence/Flo Anise Snider). John was the son of William James Redden and Mae Agnes New. Florence was the daughter of Brinton Warren Snider and Lillie Louise O’Banion.

Danielle’s maternal grandmother is Ana Gloria Avila (the daughter of Gilbert Avila and Sarah Rojas).

Sources: Genealogy of Danielle Bradbery – http://gw.geneanet.org

Danielle’s maternal grandfather, Lee Wayne Redden, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: July 11, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Spanish

Serinda Swan is a Canadian actress.

She is the daughter of Scott Swan. She has a sister. They were raised in Kauai, Hawaii, U.S.

Serinda is said to have Spanish, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

She has stated that her first name refers to an ancient Tibetan musical instrument.

Sources: http://www.craveonline.com
http://www.spike.com

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Birth Name: Bruce William Boxleitner

Place of Birth: Elgin, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 12, 1950

Ethnicity: Irish (maternal grandfather), 3/8 German, 1/8 Welsh, English, possibly Scottish

Bruce Boxleitner is an American actor and writer.

Bruce is the son of Diane V. (McMahan) and Clifford “Cliff” J. Boxleitner. Bruce’s mother has Irish (half), English, and possibly Scottish ancestry (through the surname “Shearer”). Bruce’s father is of 3/4 German, and 1/4 Welsh, descent.

Bruce’s paternal grandfather was Frank Boxleitner (the son of Joseph/Josef Boxleitner and Anna Maria Ambros/Ambrose). Joseph and Anna were both born in Freyung-Grafenau, Bavaria, Germany.

Bruce’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Mathilda “Mike” Davis (the daughter of Thomas W. Davis and Emma Kahle). Thomas’ parents were David L. Davis and Elizabeth Williams, who were both originally from Wales. Emma’s parents were William Kahle and Louise, who were both originally from Germany.

Bruce’s maternal grandfather was William Leo McMahan (the son of Owen Thomas McMahan and Catherine Finnigan). Owen was originally from County Longford, Ireland. Catherine was born in Illinois, to Irish parents, James Michael Finnegan and Elizabeth McGuire.

Bruce’s maternal grandmother was Vivian Harriet Harvey. Her parents were William Fenton Harvey (the son of John H. Harvey and Harriet Fenton) and Jennie L. Shearer (the daughter of Charles C. Shearer and Harriet/Hatta Scott).

Sources: Obituary of Bruce’s paternal grandmother, Margaret Mathilda “Mike” (Davis) Boxleitner – https://www.findagrave.com

Bruce’s paternal great-grandmother, Emma Kahle, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Bruce’s mother, Diane V. (McMahan) Boxleitner – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Shoshana Elise Bean

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

Date of Birth: September 1, 1977

Ethnicity: Sephardi Jewish (maternal grandmother), Ashkenazi Jewish, English, at least 1/32 Irish

Shoshana Bean is an American stage actress, singer, and songwriter.

Shoshana is the daughter of Felice Lee (Moskowitz) and Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Bean. Both of her parents are Jewish. Shoshana was raised Orthodox Jewish in Portland, Oregon.

Shoshana’s father is of half-Jewish, half-British Isles (including Irish) descent, and was raised Jewish. Shoshana’s mother is half-Ashkenazi Jewish and half-Sephardi Jewish.

Shoshana’s paternal grandfather was Milton Bean (the son of Earl Bean and Tillie Josephson). Earl was originally from Lithuania. Tillie was from Russia.

Soshana’s paternal grandmother was Charlotte Marcheta King. Her parents were Charlotte C. and Harold E. King (the son of Joseph King and Eula/Eulah). Joseph’s mother was from Ireland.

Shoshana’s maternal grandparents were Edward Moskowitz and Salva/Sylvia Denise Shemarya. Her parents were Jack/Jacob Shemarya (the son of Joshua Shemarya and Behora Cohen) and Rachel Capelouto (the daughter of Estraya Menashe).

Jack and Rachel were both Sephardi Jews from the island of Rhodes, Ottoman Empire (now Greece). They spoke Ladino (Judaeo-Spanish) as a first language.

Sources: Obituary of Shoshana’s great-uncle (paternal grandfather’s brother), Ben Bean – http://www.funeralalternatives.org/

Obituary of Shoshana’s (paternal) stepgrandmother, Leatrice Lee (Hanan) Kraft – http://www.legacy.com/

Shoshana’s paternal great-grandparents, Earl Bean and Tillie Josephson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9SV-2SG

Article about Shoshana’s maternal great-grandparents, Jack/Jacob Shemarya and Rachel – http://jewishstudies.washington.edu/

Shoshana’s maternal great-grandparents, Jack Shemarya and Rachel, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K93Z-SRF

http://jtn.stparchive.com/Archive/JTN/JTN06271949p02.php

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Birth Name: Geoffrey Manton Stults

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

Date of Birth: December 15, 1977

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, possibly other

Geoff Stults is an American actor and model.

Geoff is the son of Jenelle Marie (Hampton) and Ronald Lee Stults. He has a brother, George, who is also an actor and model. They were raised in Colorado.

Geoff’s paternal grandmother was Dolly Anne McNerney (the daughter of Michael G. McNerney and Mae/May Loretta Rooney). Michael was born in Ohio, to a father from Ireland, Michael McNerney, and a mother from England, Mary Moran, who was likely also of Irish ancestry. Mae was born in Canada, to a father from Canada, James Rooney, and a mother from England, Anna Lacey.

Sources: Obituary of Geoff’s paternal great-aunt (paternal grandmother’s sister), Kathleen (McNerney) Kramer – http://www.legacy.com

Geoff’s paternal great-grandfather, Michael G. McNerney, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Frederic Alan Schepisi

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date of Birth: December 26, 1939

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandfather), Irish

Fred Schepisi is an Australian film director, film producer, and screenwriter.

Fred is the son of Loretto Ellen (Hare) and Frederic Thomas Schepisi.

Fred’s paternal grandparents were Giuseppi/Giuseppe Schepisi and Catherine Mary Bennett (the daughter of Thomas Michael Bennett and Maria Crowley). Giuseppe was originally from Salina, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy. Thomas and Maria were from County Cork, Ireland.

Fred’s maternal grandparents were Matthew James Hare and Catherine Mary Quinlan.

Sources: http://www.ancientfaces.com
https://www.myheritage.com.br

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Birth Name: Michael C. Cernovich

Place of Birth: Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: November 17, 1977

Ethnicity: Croatian (paternal grandfather), English, Manx, Irish, German, possibly other

Mike Cernovich is an American social media personality, writer, and conspiracy theorist. He is the son of Diane Lynn (Riley) and Michael John Cernovich.

Mike’s father is of one half Croatian and one quarter Manx descent. Mike’s mother has English, and likely Irish and German, ancestry. Mike’s mother has also written that she is of one eighth Cherokee Native American descent. It is not clear if this ancestry has been verified/documented.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Mike Cernovich (the son of John Cernovich and Anna/Anne Matušić). John and Anna were Croatian immigrants. Anna was born in Gromača, Croatia, the daughter of Niko Matušić and Anica Bronzić.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Shirley Ann Brew (the daughter of Greba/Greeba C. Brew). Greba was born in Iron River, Michigan, to parents from Malew, Isle of Man, John James Brew and Matilda Rebecca Taggart.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Edward Riley. Edward was born in Blackpool, England.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Edna Jo Clemons (the daughter of John Thomas Clemons and Ludie E. Cline). John was the son of Charles Abner Clemons and Frances Odessa “Dessie” Roberts.

Sources: Obituary of Mike’s paternal great-aunt, Mary (Cernovich) Dragojevich – https://findagrave.com

Genealogy of Mike’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna/Anne Matušić – https://www.geni.co/

Obituary and genealogy of Mike’s paternal grandmother, Shirley Ann Brew (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal great-aunt, Pearl (Clemons) Capuano – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Edna Jo Clemons (through Edna’s brother, Hill J. Clemons) – https://www.findagrave.com

Place of Birth: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 7, 1954

Ethnicity:
*Danish (maternal grandfather)
*Czech (maternal grandmother)
*German, English, Irish (father)

Michael Emerson is an American film and television actor.

Michael is the son of Carol Joan (Hansen) and Ronald “Ron” Hugh Emerson. He has a brother, Patrick, and had a sister, Melissa. They were raised in Toledo, Iowa. Michael is married to actress Carrie Preston.

Michael’s father has English, German, and Irish ancestry. Michael’s mother is of half-Danish, half-Czech descent.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Earl Roscoe Emerson (the son of Berton “Bert” Roscoe Emerson and Grace K. Mathern). Berton was the son of Lyman Emerson and and Olive Freet. Grace was born in Iowa, to parents from Germany, Joseph Mathern and Gustie Brecht.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Ora LaRue Bear (the son of Frank E. Bear and Minnie Pearl Sperry). Frank was the son of Daniel Bear and Barbara Alice Karstetter. Minnie was the daughter of Edwin L. Sperry and Marilla Rundel.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Holger Carl Christian Hansen (the son of Carl Christian Hansen and Anna A. J.). Holger was born in Iowa, to parents from Denmark.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Sophia/Sophie Katherine Kuncl (the daughter of Vaclar/Vaclav Kuncl and Marie Čapek). Sophia was also born in Iowa, to parents from Czechoslovakia.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael Emerson (through Michael’s brother, Patrick; focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Michael’s father, Ronald “Ron” Hugh Emerson – http://www.penwellgabelolathe.com

Genealogy of Michael’s paternal great-grandfather, Berton “Bert” Roscoe Emerson – http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Michael’s paternal great-grandmother, Grace K. (Mathern) Emerson, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s maternal aunt (mother’s sister), Barbara (Hansen) Studer – http://www.murdochfuneralhome.com

Genealogy of Michael’s maternal grandfather, Holger Carl Christian Hansen (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Michael’s maternal grandparents, Holger Hansen and Sophia/Sophie, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Information about Michael’s maternal great-grandparents, Vaclar/Vaclav Kuncl and Marie Capek – https://newspaperarchive.com

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Birth Name: Darnell R. Martin

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

Date of Birth: January 7, 1964

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Irish, Italian, possibly other (mother)

Darnell Martin is an American film director, screenwriter, and film producer.

Darnell is the daughter of Marilyn and Lewis Emmet Lowry Martin. Darnell has two sisters, Lowry and Kim.

Darnell’s mother is white, and is said to have Irish and Italian ancestry. Darnell’s father is African American.

Darnell’s paternal grandparents were Lewis Marshal Martin and Rose Alice Lowry.

Sources: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com
https://www.pressreader.com
https://blackamericaweb.com
https://bradyenterpriseassociation.com

Birth Name: Kali Michele Rocha

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

Date of Birth: December 5, 1971

Ethnicity: Portuguese, English, at least 1/16 Irish, possibly other

Kali Rocha is an American actress.

Kali is the daughter of Elvita (Baptista) and David T. Rocha. She was raised in Providence, Rhode Island. Kali is married to Michael Krikorian.

Both her parents have some Portuguese ancestry; Kali’s father also has British Isles (including English and Irish) ancestry.

Kali’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Rocha (the son of Manuel Rocha and Mary José). Manuel and Mary were both Portuguese.

Kali’s paternal grandmother was Maria H. Haft. Her parents were George E. Taft (the son of Thomas J. Taft and Mary E. Peets) and Emeline P. Canfield (the son of John H. Canfield and Martha A. Donaghy). John’s parents were Thomas Canfield and Bridget Hannan. Martha was originally from Ireland.

Sources: Marriage record of Kali’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Rocha and Maria H. Taft – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Kali’s paternal grandmother, Maria H. (Taft) Rocha – http://www.southcoasttoday.com

Obituary of Kali’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Martha A. (Donaghy) Canfield – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Robert Archer Delaney

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Birth: January 19, 1977

Ethnicity: Irish, some English, remote Welsh

Rob Delaney is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is the son of Nancy (Archer) Gwin and Robert Gerard Delaney.

Rob’s maternal grandfather was Clement Charles Archer (the son of Charles Asa Archer and Mary A. O’Connell). Charles was born in Salem, Massachusetts, to Charles Ephraim Archer and Sarah Elizabeth Hayford, and had English ancestry. Mary was born in Youghal, County Cork, Ireland, the daughter of Daniel P. O’Connell and Mary A.

Rob’s maternal grandmother was Helen Margaret Cantwell (the daughter of Walter Francis Cantwell and Margaret Mary Golden). Walter was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Irish parents, Richard Cantwell and Alice T. Greer. Margaret was born in Janesville, Wisconsin, to Philip Golden and Mary Ann McKugo, and all of her grandparents were Irish.

Sources: Genealogy of Rob Delaney (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Rob’s mother – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Michael Joseph Kelly

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

Date of Birth: May 22, 1968

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Italian (mother)

Michael Kelly is an American actor.

Michael is the son of Maureen and Michael Kelly. He has a brother, Andrew, and two sisters, Shannon and Casey. They were raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Michael has stated that his father is of 100% Irish descent and his mother is of 100% Italian descent.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was originally from County Donegal, Ireland.

Source: https://www.goss.ie

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Birth Name: Martha Mills Noxon

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 25, 1964

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Marti Noxon is an American screenwriter and television producer.

Marti is the daughter of Mary (Straley) and English-born filmmaker Nicolas Noxon (born Nicolas Lane Noxon). Marti was raised in Santa Monica, California. Her brother is writer and journalist Christopher Noxon, and her sister-in-law is television writer Jenji Kohan.

Marti’s paternal grandfather was Gerald Forbes Noxon, a filmmaker from Ontario, Canada (the son of William Courtlandt Noxon and Georgina Elizabeth Furby). William was the son of James Noxon and Margaret Jane McDonald. Georgina was the daughter of George Manning Furby, whose father was from East Yorkshire, England, and of Jane Peters.

Marti’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth “Betty” Lane, a painter from Washington, D.C. (the daughter of Rufus Herman Lane and Gertrude Mills). Rufus was the son of Isaac Lane and Mary. Gertrude was the daughter of James Mills and Eliza.

Source: Genealogy of Marti’s paternal grandparents, Gerald Forbes Nixon and Elizabeth “Betty” Lane – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Patrick John Flueger

Place of Birth: Red Wing, Goodhue, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: December 10, 1983

Ethnicity: English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Irish, possibly other

Patrick Flueger is an American actor.

Patrick is the son of Kimberly “Kim” Dale (Johnson) and Kevin Charles “KC” Flueger. He has two siblings, Alison and Kevin.

Patrick’s father has German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, and Irish ancestry. Patrick’s mother is of half Norwegian, and possibly English, descent.

Patrick’s paternal grandfather was John Barney Flueger (the son of Barney John Flueger and Gertrude Harriet Brown). Patrick’s great-grandfather Barney was the son of Johannes Pfluger and Agnes Denzer, who was from Germany. Gertrude was the daughter of John E. Brown and Elizabeth Monroe.

Patrick’s paternal grandmother was Elaine Margaret Nugent (the daughter of James Leo Nugent and Francis M. Anderson). James was the son of Michael Nugent and Mary A. Riley. Francis was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Adolph Anderson, who was Swedish, and of Mary Glem, who was Norwegian.

Patrick’s maternal grandfather was Dale Adrian Johnson (the son of Otis Gerhard Johnson and Olive Regina Lura). Otis was the son of Elias G. Johnson and Kristina/Christina Mikkelson, who were born in Minnesota, to parents from Norway. Olive was born in Minnesota, also to Norwegian parents.

Patrick’s maternal grandmother was Valoris/Valores “Lori” Nadine Leland.

Sources: Obituary of Patrick’s paternal grandfather, John Barney Flueger – http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Patrick’s paternal great-grandfather, Barney John Flueger – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Patrick’s paternal grandmother, Elaine Margaret Nugent – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Patrick’s maternal grandfather, Dale Adrian Johnson – https://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Patrick’s maternal grandfather, Dale Adrian Johnson – http://www.republican-eagle.com

Patrick’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Elias G. Johnson and Kristina/Christina Mikkelson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Patrick’s maternal great-grandmother, Olive Regina Lura, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Clara Elizabeth Iris Paget

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

Date of Birth: 12 September, 1988

Ethnicity: English, some Scottish, Irish, and Welsh

Clara Paget is an English model and actress. She is the daughter of Georgeanne Elizabeth Elliott (Downes) and Charles Alexander Vaughan Paget, 8th Marquess of Anglesey.

Clara’s paternal grandfather is George Charles Henry Victor Paget, 7th Marquess of Anglesey (the son of Charles Henry Alexander Paget, 6th Marquess of Anglesey, and of Lady Victoria Marjorie Harriet Manners). Clara’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of Lord Alexander Victor Paget and The Hon. Hester Alice Stapleton-Cotton. Lady Victoria was the daughter of Henry John Brinsley Manners, 8th Duke of Rutland, and of Marion Margaret Violet Lindsay.

Clara’s paternal grandmother is Elizabeth Shirley Vaughan Morgan (the daughter of Charles Langbridge Morgan and Hilda Vaughan). Charles was the son of Sir Charles Langbridge Morgan. Hilda Vaughan Morgan was an author.

Clara’s maternal grandparents are Colonel John Alfred Downes and Anne Elliot-Deacon.

Source: Genealogy of Clara Paget – http://www.thepeerage.com

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