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Toby Hemingway

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Birth Name: Toby Michael C. A. Hemingway

Place of Birth: Brighton, England, UK

Date of Birth: 28 May, 1983

Ethnicity: English, 1/4 Italian, possible Irish

Toby Hemingway is an English actor.

He is the son of authors Anna Maria (Fitness) and Michael P. Hemingway. Toby moved to Ojai, California at the age of thirteen, with his mother.

Toby’s paternal grandfather, one of the last surviving Irish pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain in WWII, was born in Dublin, Ireland, Toby’s maternal grandmother was Italian.

Toby’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were “Fitness” and “Gasteldello”.

Sources: http://irishamerica.com

Mention of Toby’s mother’s Italian ancestry – www.shrinkrapradio.com

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Megyn Kelly

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Birth Name: Megyn Marie Kelly

Place of Birth: Syracuse, New York

Date of Birth: November 18, 1970

Ethnicity:
*Irish, possibly other (father)
*Italian (maternal grandfather)
*German, Austrian (maternal grandmother)

Megyn Kelly is an American journalist, attorney, and a political commentator on Fox News.

Megyn’s maternal grandparents were Angelo DeMaio (son of Luigi DeMaio and Maria T. Abate) and Antoinette Holzwarth (daughter of Edward Holzwarth and Lillian C. Switz). Angelo’s parents were Italian, from Calitri. Edward’s parents were German, from Miltenberg and Raunheim, respectively.

Sources: http://www.elle.com

Genealogy of Megyn Kelly – http://www.wikitree.com

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John Baker Saunders

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Birth Name: John Baker Saunders, Jr.

Date of Birth: September 23, 1954

Place of Birth: Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Date of Death: January 15, 1999

Place of Death: Seattle, Washington, United States

Ethnicity: English, Irish

John Baker Saunders was an American musician. He was known for being a founding member and bassist for the American grunge rock supergroup Mad Season, as well as a member of The Walkabouts. He was the son of Charleen I. (Greer) Edge and John Baker Saunders, Sr.

John’s maternal grandparents were Charles S. Greer (the son of Joseph Stevenson Greer and Isabella J. “Belle” Sharp) and Viola Belle Turner (the daughter of Reason Turner and Henrietta Louise “Etta” Rogers).

Sources: John’s obituary – http://query.nytimes.com

Obituary of John’s mother – http://www.brettfuneralhome.net

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

Find a Grave page of John’s maternal grandmother, Viola Belle Turner – http://www.findagrave.com

Billy Burke

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Birth Name: William Albert Burke

Place of Birth: Bellingham, Washington, US

Date of Birth: November 25, 1966

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Billy Burke is an American actor and musician. He is mostly known for his role as Charlie Swan in Twilight and its sequels.

His surname is usually Irish.

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William Baldwin

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William Baldwin

Place of Birth: Massapequa, New York, US

Date of Birth: February 21, 1963

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, 1/16th French-Canadian, 1/32 German

William Baldwin is an American actor, writer, and producer. Among his siblings are actors Alec Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin, and Stephen Baldwin. His nieces are models/actresses Ireland Baldwin and Hailey Baldwin.

He was raised in the Roman Catholic faith.

William’s patrilineal line traces back to a Richard Baldwin, who lived in England, c. the 1500s. His father was of English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. His mother was of French-Canadian, English, Irish, German, and Scottish ancestry.

William’s paternal grandparents were Alexander Rae Baldwin (the son of Sylvester Davis Baldwin and Helen Irene McNamara) and Ruth Mary Noble (the daughter of Leveret/Leverett David Noble and Lena Xea McCauley). Sylvester had English ancestry. Helen was born in England, to James McNamara and Mary O’Connor, who were of Irish descent. Leveret was of half Scottish and half English ancestry. Lena also likely had Irish roots.

William’s maternal grandparents were Daniel Leroy Martineau (the son of Henry Frazier Martneau and Ada Emmaline Newcomb) and Marion Alice Sidnam (the daughter of Irving Albert Sidnam and Mary Louise Haas). Henry was of approximately half French-Canadian and half English ancestry. Ada had English ancestry. Mary’s father, Francis Xavier Haas, was German, and Mary’s mother, Alice McKenna, was the daughter of James Baron McKenna and Catherine Dunn, and had Scottish and Irish ancestry.

Source: Genealogies of William Baldwin – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of William Baldwin (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of William Baldwin (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Sarah Bolger

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Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland

Date of Birth: February 28, 1991

Ethnicity: Irish

Sarah Bolger is an Irish actress. Her parents are Monica and Derek Bolger.

Her younger sister is actress Emma Bolger.

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Greta Van Susteren

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Place of Birth: Appleton, Wisconsin

Date of Birth: June 11, 1954

Ethnicity:
*50% Irish
*25.5% Dutch
*12.25% German
*12.25% Luxembourgian

Greta Van Susteren is an American commentator and television anchor on Fox News. Her father was of one half Dutch, one quarter German, and one quarter Luxembourgian, descent. Her mother was of Irish ancestry.

Greta’s paternal grandparents were Henri Boneventura van Susteren (the son of Jacobus Gerhard van Susteren and Mary Hocks/Hoks) and Mary Ann Blindauer (the daughter of Peter Blindauer and Susanne Gonnering). Henri was born in Wisconsin, to Dutch parents. Mary Blindauer was born in Wisconsin, to a German father and a Luxembourgian mother.

Greta’s maternal grandparents were Michael Patrick Conway (the son of Patrick Conway and Bridget Quinn) and Elizabeth Delaney (the daughter of Charles Delaney and Margaret Mulaney). Michael and Elizabeth were both of Irish descent.

Source: Genealogy of Greta’s father – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Demri Parrott

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Date of Birth: February 22, 1969

Place of Birth: Bremerton, Washington, United States

Date of Death: October 29, 1996

Place of Death: Bremerton, Washington, United States

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Scottish

Demri Parrott was an American model. She was the fiancée of musician Layne Staley. Demri was the biological daughter of Dennis Wayne Dougherty and Kathleen Ann (Austin) Santos. She was adopted by her stepfather, Stephen John Parrott.

Demri’s biological paternal grandparents were Beryl Gibson Dougherty (the son of Duncan M. “Dunk” Dougherty and Sarah Jane Armes) and Dorothy Elizabeth (maiden surname unknown).

Demri’s maternal grandparents are John David Austin (the son of William Frank Austin, Sr. and Rhoda E. Campbell) and Patricia Dee Reynolds (the daughter of Harry Reynolds and Ethel Viola Austin).

Source: Genealogy of Demri Parrott – http://www.geni.com


Christopher Cross

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Birth Name: Christopher Charles Geppert

Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: May 3, 1951

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

Christopher Cross is an American singer-songwriter. He is the son of Leo Joseph Geppert and Edith Ann Guderman. Leo was born in South Dakota. Edith was a German Jewish immigrant.

Christopher’s paternal grandparents were Charles Henry Geppert (the son of Adolph Albert Geppert and Emma Feist) and Mathilda O’Connor (the daughter of Thomas O’Connor). Adolph and Emma were German immigrants from Baden. Thomas was an Irish immigrant. Mathilda’s mother was born in Iowa.

Christopher’s maternal grandparents were Samuel Guderman (the son of Rubin Guderman) and Martha Kassung (the daughter of Joseph Kassung). Samuel was a Polish Jewish immigrant from Warsaw. Martha was a German Jewish immigrant.

Sources: Christopher’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Christopher’s parents’ marriage record – https://familysearch.org

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

Christopher’s paternal grandmother, Mathilda O’Connor, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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

Death record of Christopher’s maternal grandfather, Samuel Guderman – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Christopher’s maternal grandmother, Martha Kassung – https://familysearch.org

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Maynard James Keenan

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Birth Name: James Herbert Keenan

Place of Birth: Ravenna, Ohio, United States

Date of Birth: April 17, 1964

Ethnicity: German, French, Irish, Swiss-German

Maynard James Keenan is an American progressive metal singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, winemaker, and actor. He is known as the vocalist for Grammy Award-winning American progressive metal band Tool. He is the only son of Judith Marie (Dougherty) and Michael Loren Keenan. Maynard is married to Lei Li.

Maynard’s paternal grandparents were Herbert Lorraine Keenan (the son of Van Herbert Keenan and Margaret Louise Marzeau) and Ethyl Doretta Edminister (the daughter of Harry Allen Edminister and Lydia Jane Hamman). Margaret was of French origin.

Maynard’s maternal grandparents are William Edwin Dougherty (the son of Hollie Edwin Dougherty and Emma Rose Luethy) and Marjorie Ruth Way (the daughter of Elmer Arthur Way and Marie J. Fretz). Emma’s father, Otto Luethy, was born in Schöftland, Argau, Switzerland. Elmer’s parents were German immigrants. Marie’s parents were like Frederick Fritz and Eleanor, who were ethnic German immigrants.

Some sources state that Maynard has Italian ancestry. It is not clear if this Italian ancestry has been documented/verified.

Sources: Birth record of Maynard’s father – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Birth record of Maynard’s mother – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Birth record of Maynard’s paternal grandfather, Herbert Lorraine Keenan – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Birth record of Maynard’s paternal grandmother, Ethyl Doretta Edminister – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Birth record of Maynard’s maternal grandfather, William Edwin Dougherty – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Birth record of Maynard’s maternal grandmother, Marjorie Ruth Way – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Maynard’s maternal grandmother, Marjorie Ruth Way, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Edie Brickell

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Birth Name: Edie Arlisa Brickell

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: April 10, 1966

Ethnicity:
*English, remote Irish, remote Welsh (father)
*unknown (mother)

Edie Brickell is an American singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of Paul Edward Brickell and Larry Jean (Sellers) Linden. She is married to musician Paul Simon.

Edie’s paternal grandparents were Walter Leo Brickell (the son of Joseph Whitfield “Joe” Brickell and Sarah Elizabeth “Sara” Moore) and Arlie Josephine Langston (the daughter of Oscar Lee Langston and Florence Alvaretta Nicholson).

Sources: Genealogy of Edie Brickell – http://www.geni.com

Edie’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

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

Death record of Edie’s paternal grandfather, Walter Leo Brickell – https://familysearch.org

Mark Arm

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Birth Name: Mark T. McLaughlin

Place of Birth: Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 21, 1962

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

Mark Arm is an American musician. He is known for being a vocalist for the grunge band Mudhoney. He is the son of Anita T. (Schwab) and Calvin Victor McLaughlin. His mother was German.

Mark’s paternal grandparents were Darwin Huxley McLaughlin (the son of William James McLaughlin and Martha Jane Dooley) and Mary Shoemaker (the daughter of Phillip K. Shoemaker and Rachel Augusta Campfield).

Sources: Mark’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Mark Arm – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

Miranda Hart

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Birth Name: Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke

Place of Birth: Torquay, Devon, England

Date of Birth: 14 December, 1972

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of Scottish, German, Irish, and Dutch

Miranda Hart is an English actress, comedian, and writer. She is the daughter of Diana Margaret (Luce) and Royal Navy officer David Hart Dyke. Miranda is from a prominent family, and descends from many important military figures, as well as Baronets, Earls, Marquesses, and Dukes.

Miranda’s paternal grandparents were Reverend Eric Hart Dyke (the son of Colonel Percyvall Hart Dyke and Louisa Catherine Cave) and Mary Alexander (the daughter of Major Robert Alexander and Katharine Shaw-Stewart). Louisa was the daughter of Admiral John Halliday Cave.

Miranda’s maternal grandparents were Sir William Henry Tucker Luce (the son of Admiral John Luce and Mary Dorothea Tucker) and Margaret Napier (the daughter of Vice-Admiral Sir Trevylyan Dacres Willes Napier and Mary Elizabeth Culme-Seymour). Mary Culme-Seymour was the daughter of Admiral Sir Michael Culme-Seymour, 3rd Baronet, and of Mary Georgiana Watson.

Miranda is a fourth cousin, twice removed, of Diana, Princess of Wales. Miranda’s maternal five times great-grandparents, George John Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer and Lady Lavinia Bingham, were also the paternal three times great-grandparents of Princess Diana.

Source: Genealogy of Miranda Hart – http://www.thepeerage.com

George Harrison

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Date of Birth: 25 February, 1943

Place of Birth: Liverpool, England

Date of Death: 29 November, 2001

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, US

Ethnicity: English, 1/4 Irish

George Harrison was an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, musician, and music and film producer. He was a member of the band The Beatles.

George was the son of Louise Anne (French) and Harold Hargreaves Harrison.

George’s paternal grandparents were Henry Harrison (the son of Edward Harrison and Elizabeth Hargreaves) and Jane Thompson (the daughter of James Davidson Thompson and Annie Caley).

George’s maternal grandparents were John French (the son of James Darby French and Ellen Whelan) and Louise Woollam (the daughter of John Woollam and Jane Daniels). John French was born in County Wexford, Ireland.

Sources: Genealogies of George Harrison – http://www.geni.com
http://gw.geneanet.org
http://www.wikitree.com

Misha Collins

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Misha Collins

Birth Name: Dmitri Tippens Krushnic

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Date of Birth: 20 August 1974

Ethnicity: English, German, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scottish, Irish

Misha Collins is an American actor and director. His paternal great-grandfather was from a Jewish family (from Russia and Hungary). His other ancestry is English, German, Scottish, and Irish.

Misha’s paternal grandfather was Edward Franz Krushnic, Jr. (the son of Edward Krushnic and Hildegard/Hilda Franz). Misha’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of Joesph Krushnic, who was born in Russia, and of Ida, who was born in Hungary. Joseph and Ida were both Jewish (their language is listed as “Yiddish” on the 1910 U.S. Census and as “Jewish” on the 1920 U.S. Census). Hildegard was born in Kansas, to German parents.

Misha’s paternal grandmother was Emma L. Willis (the daughter of Charles H. Willis and Emma J. Lethbridge). Misha’s grandmother Emma was born in Illinois, to English parents.

Misha’s maternal grandparents are Dorr Eugene Felt Tippens (the son of Albert Harris Tippens and Constance Felt) and Dorris Roberta Willsey (the daughter of Roy Franklin Willsey and Bertha/Berthia Collins).

Sources: Misha’s paternal grandfather, Edward Franz Krushnic, Jr., on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Misha’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Joesph Krushnic and Ida, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Joesph Krushnic and Ida on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Misha’s paternal grandmother, Emma L. Willis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Misha’s maternal grandfather, Dorr Eugene Felt Tippens – http://articles.baltimoresun.com

Misha’s family history – http://misha-enthusiast.tumblr.com

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Lovi Poe

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Birth Name: Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe

Place of Birth: Quezon City, Philippines

Date of Birth: February 11, 1989

Ethnicity: Filipino (including Kapampangan and Pangasinan), English, Spanish (Catalan), some Irish, some German, some Scottish, remote French, remote Welsh

Lovi Poe is a Filipina actress and singer. She is the daughter of Fernando Poe, Jr. and Rowena Moran.

Lovi’s paternal grandfather was Fernando Poe, Sr. (the son of Lorenzo Pou and Marta Reyes). Lorenzo was a Catalan immigrant from Majorca, Spain. Marta was a Filipina from Pangasinan.

Lovi’s paternal grandmother was Bessie Gatbonton Kelley (the daughter of Auther Edmon Kelley and Marta Genoveva Gatbonton y Maglatang). Auther was an American of English, French, German, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh descent. Auther’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his 6th great-grandfather, James O’Kelley, who was born in Clare, County Clare, Ireland. Lovi’s great-grandmother Marta was a Filipina from Candaba, Pampanga.

Source: Genealogy of Lovi Poe (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Laura Branigan

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Birth Name: Laura Ann Branigan

Date of Birth: July 3, 1957

Place of Birth: Brewster, New York, United States

Date of Death: August 26, 2004

Place of Death: East Quogue, New York, United States

Ethnicity: Irish

Laura Branigan was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was the daughter of Kathleen (O’Hare) and James Branigan. Laura was married to Lawrence Ross “Larry” Kruteck.

Laura’s maternal grandparents were William O’Hare, Jr. (the son of Willaim John O’Hare and Agnes B. O’Connor) and Mary Conway (the daughter of Francis J. Conway and Mary Teresa McGuiness). All of Laura’s maternal ancestors were Irish.

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

Marriage record of Laura’s maternal grandparents, William O’Hare, Jr. and Mary Conway – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Laura’s maternal grandfather, William O’Hare, Jr. – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Laura’s maternal grandmother, Mary Conway – https://familysearch.org

Charlie Plummer

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Place of Birth: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Date of Birth: c. 1999/2000

Ethnicity: German, English, some Scottish, along with distant Dutch, Irish, Welsh, and French

Charlie Plummer is an American actor. He is the son of writer and producer John Christian Plummer and actress Maia Guest.

Charlie’s paternal grandparents are Joseph Thornton Plummer, Jr. (the son of Joseph Thornton Plummer and Harriet Louise Durbin) and Katharine Elizabeth Slagel (the daughter of Robert Bernard Slagel and Katharine Elizabeth Elberfeld). Charlie’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in New Jersey. Harriet’s father, Leonidas John Durbin, was the son of English parents, while Harriet’s mother, Margaret Hoffman, had German ancestry. Charlie’s grandmother Katharine is also of German descent.

Charlie’s maternal grandparents are Gareth Eugene Guest (the son of James Allen Guest and Mildred Beth Sinclair) and Patricia Ann Faulkner (the daughter of Ira Thomas Faulkner and Margaret Madelyn Elnora Rauscher).

Sources: Biographical information on Charlie’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Thornton Plummer, Jr. – http://prabook.org

Marriage announcement of Charlie’s paternal great-grandparents, Joseph Thornton Plummer and Harriet Louise Durbin – https://archive.org

Genealogy of Charlie’s paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Thornton Plummer – http://records.ancestry.com

Charlie’s paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Thornton Plummer, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Charlie’s paternal great-grandmother, Harriet Louise Durbin, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Harriet Louise Durbin on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Charlie’s paternal grandmother, Katharine Elizabeth Slagel (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Charlie’s paternal great-grandfather, Robert Bernard Slagel – http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Charlie’s paternal great-grandmother, Katharine Elizabeth (Elberfeld) Slagel – http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Charlie’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://jacob-berg-norway.50webs.org

Genealogy of Charlie’s maternal great-grandfather, Ira Thomas Faulkner – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Charlie’s maternal great-grandfather, Ira Thomas Faulkner (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Charlie’s maternal great-grandparents, Ira Thomas Faulkner and Margaret Madeline Rauscher, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Stephen Baldwin

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Stephen Baldwin

Birth Name: Stephen Andrew Baldwin

Place of Birth: Massapequa, New York

Date of Birth: May 12, 1966

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, 1/16th French-Canadian, 1/32 German

Stephen Baldwin is an American actor, director, producer, and writer. Among his siblings are actors Alec Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin, and William Baldwin. His daughter is model and actress Hailey Baldwin, and his niece is model/actress Ireland Baldwin.

Stephen was raised in the Roman Catholic faith, and is now an Evangelical Christian.

Stephen’s patrilineal line traces back to a Richard Baldwin, who lived in England, c. the 1500s. His father was of English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. His mother was of French-Canadian, English, Irish, German, and Scottish ancestry.

Stephen’s paternal grandparents were Alexander Rae Baldwin (the son of Sylvester Davis Baldwin and Helen Irene McNamara) and Ruth Mary Noble (the daughter of Leveret/Leverett David Noble and Lena Xea McCauley). Sylvester had English ancestry. Helen was born in England, to James McNamara and Mary O’Connor, who were of Irish descent. Leveret was of half Scottish and half English ancestry. Lena also likely had Irish roots.

Stephen’s maternal grandparents were Daniel Leroy Martineau (the son of Henry Frazier Martneau and Ada Emmaline Newcomb) and Marion Alice Sidnam (the daughter of Irving Albert Sidnam and Mary Louise Haas). Henry was of approximately half French-Canadian and half English ancestry. Ada had English ancestry. Mary’s father, Francis Xavier Haas, was German, and Mary’s mother, Alice McKenna, was the daughter of James Baron McKenna and Catherine Dunn, and had Scottish and Irish ancestry.

Source: Genealogies of Stephen Baldwin – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Stephen Baldwin (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Stephen Baldwin (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Barbara Bush

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Birth Name: Barbara Pierce

Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York

Date of Birth: June 8, 1925

Ethnicity: English, some German, smaller amounts (to varying degrees) of Welsh, Irish, Scottish, Moravian, and French

Barbara Bush served as First Lady of the United States, from 1989 to 1993, and as Second Lady of the United States, from 1981 to 1989. She is the wife of President George H. W. Bush, and the mother of President George W. Bush and Florida Governor Jeb Bush, among others.

Barbara is the daughter of Pauline (Robinson) and Marvin Pierce, who was the president of McCall Corporation, a publisher of women’s magazines McCall’s and Redbook.

Barbara’s ancestry is English, some German, and smaller amounts (to varying degrees) of Welsh, Irish, Scottish, Moravian, and French.

Barbara’s paternal grandparents were Scott Pierce (the son of Jonas James Pierce and Kate Pritzel) and Mabel Marvin (the daughter of Jerome Place Marvin and Martha Ann Stokes). Kate was born in Zweizel, Baden, Germany, to Anton Pritzl and Marie Louise Pasquay.

Barbara’s maternal grandparents were James Edgar Robinson (the son of John Welch Robinson and Sarah Coe) and Lula Dell Flickinger (the daughter of Jacob Marion Flickinger and Sarah Haines).

Source: Genealogy of Barbara Bush (contained within the genealogy of her son, George W. Bush) – http://www.wargs.com

Photo By David Valdez, White House Photo Office (http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/89715766/) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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