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Liberty Ross

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Liberty Ross – 2016 LACMA Art + Film Gala Honoring Robert Irwin and Kathryn Bigelow Presented by Gucci – Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Liberty Lettice Lark Ross

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

Date of Birth: 23 September, 1978

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, 1/8 Italian, distant Welsh

Liberty Ross is a British model and actress.

Liberty is the daughter of Roxana Rose Catherine Naila “Bunty” (Lampson) and Ian Cowper Ross. Her brothers are musicians and record producers Atticus Ross and Leopold Ross. Liberty is married to American music producer Jimmy Iovine. She has two children with her former husband, film director Rupert Sanders.

Liberty’s paternal grandfather was named Charles Edward Ross.

Liberty’s maternal grandfather was Sir Miles Wedderburn Lampson, 1st Baron Killearn (the son of Norman George Lampson and Helen Agnes Smith Blackburn). The 1st Baron Killearn was a diplomat. Norman was the son of an American emigrant, Sir Curtis Miranda Lampson, 1st Baronet, of New Haven, Vermont, and of Jane Walter Sibley, or Lady Jane Walter Sibley, of Sutton, Massachusetts. Helen was Scottish, from Killearn, Stirlingshire, the daughter of Peter Blackburn and Jean Wedderburn.

Liberty’s maternal grandmother was Jacqueline Aldine Leslie Castellani (the daughter of Sir Aldo Castellani and Josephine). Jacqueline was born in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Aldo was an Italian pathologist and bateriologist, from Florence, and was the son of Ettore Castellani and Violante Guiliani. Josephine was from Headingley, Leeds, Yorkshire (now West Yorkshire), and was the daughter of George Ambler Stead, who was of English descent, and of an Irish emigrant, Emily Charlotte French, of Ballinasloe, County Roscommon.

Liberty’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Eliza Dawson.

Sources: Genealogy of Liberty Ross – http://www.thepeerage.com

Genealogies of Liberty Ross (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com


Leopold Ross

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Birth Name: Leopold Lincoln Fitzgerald Ross

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: 19 August, 1980

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, 1/8 Italian, distant Welsh

Leopold Ross is a British musician and record producer.

Leopold is the son of Roxana Rose Catherine Naila “Bunty” (Lampson) and Ian Cowper Ross. His older siblings are musician, songwriter, record producer, and audio engineer Atticus Ross and model and actress Liberty Ross.

Leopold’s paternal grandfather was named Charles Edward Ross.

Leopold’s maternal grandfather was Sir Miles Wedderburn Lampson, 1st Baron Killearn (the son of Norman George Lampson and Helen Agnes Smith Blackburn). The 1st Baron Killearn was a diplomat. Norman was the son of an American emigrant, Sir Curtis Miranda Lampson, 1st Baronet, of New Haven, Vermont, and of Jane Walter Sibley, or Lady Jane Walter Sibley, of Sutton, Massachusetts. Helen was Scottish, from Killearn, Stirlingshire, the daughter of Peter Blackburn and Jean Wedderburn.

Leopold’s maternal grandmother was Jacqueline Aldine Leslie Castellani (the daughter of Sir Aldo Castellani and Josephine). Jacqueline was born in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Aldo was an Italian pathologist and bateriologist, from Florence, and was the son of Ettore Castellani and Violante Guiliani. Josephine was from Headingley, Leeds, Yorkshire (now West Yorkshire), and was the daughter of George Ambler Stead, who was of English descent, and of an Irish emigrant, Emily Charlotte French, of Ballinasloe, County Roscommon.

Leopold’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his third great-grandmother, Eliza Dawson.

Sources: Genealogy of Leopold Ross – http://www.thepeerage.com

Genealogy of Leopold Ross (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Christopher Landon

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Birth Name: Christopher Beau Landon

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 27, 1975

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish and Irish (father)
*English, Welsh (mother)

Christopher Landon is a screenwriter and director.

He is the son of actor and director Michael Landon, and actress Lynn Noe. His half-sister is actress Jennifer Landon.

Christopher’s paternal grandfather was Eli Maurice Orowitz. Eli was of Russian Jewish descent.

Christopher’s paternal grandmother was dancer Peggy O’Neal. Peggy was of Irish ancestry.

Christopher’s maternal grandfather was John Graham Noe (the son of Arvin Graham Noe and Mittie Varnsdale).

Christopher’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Plock (the daughter of John Wesley Plock and Virginia Jenkins). Christopher’s grandmother was of English and Welsh descent.

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Jason Newsted

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Newsted – Rock im Park 2013 Music festival – Day 2 – Zeppelinfeld – Nurnberg, Germany – Keywords: Jason Newsted Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: radim rotek / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jason Curtis Newsted

Place of Birth: Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 4, 1963

Ethnicity: Dutch, English, German, Irish, Scottish, as well as distant Cornish and Welsh

Jason Newsted is an American musician. He is the former bassist for the metal bands Flotsam and Jetsam, Metallica, Echobrain, and Voivod. He also led the band Newsted.

Jason is the son of Joann Marlene “Jo” (Arnold) and Robert Gene Newsted. He is married to Nicole Leigh Smith.

Jason’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandfather, John Newstead.

Jason’s paternal grandfather was Lloyd Ray Newsted (the son of Lloyd D. Newstead, later Newsted, and of Pansy Viola Dean). Jason’s great-grandfather Lloyd was the son of James Earnest Newsted, whose own father, James Isaac Newstead, was an English emigrant, from Rackheath, Norfolk, and of Mary Amy Adell Spaulding. Pansy was the daughter of Kelly Joseph Dean and Jessie Ellen Conrad.

Jason’s paternal grandmother was Delma Helen Feasel (the son of Walter Marion Feasel and Nettie May Murray). Walter was the son of Henry Feasel and Rebecca Ann Abshire. Nettie was the daughter of John Murray and Rosanna Gehrett.

Jason’s maternal grandfather was Floyd Val Arnold (the son of Charles Jacob Arnold and Margaret B. “Maggie” Cloud). Charles was the son of John Arnold and Nancy Jane Shull. Margaret was the daughter of Ira Anthony Cloud and Lula Mae Evans.

Jason’s maternal grandmother was Helen B. Feister (the daughter of Curtis Homer Feister and Leona Ann Straley). Jason’s great-grandfather Curtis was the son of John Feister and Lavina Houck. Leona was the daughter of Jacob Jerome Straley and Margaret Jane Linton.

Jason’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandmother, Sarah Booker.

Sources: Jason’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jason’s paternal grandfather, Lloyd Ray Newsted, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jason’s paternal great-grandparents, Lloyd D. Newsted and Pansy Viola Dean – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Jason’s paternal great-grandfather, Lloyd D. Newstead – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jason’s paternal grandmother, Delma Helen (Feasel) Newsted – https://www.findagrave.com

Jason’s paternal grandmother, Delma Helen Feasel, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jason’s paternal great-grandfather, Walter Marion Feasel, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jason’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Henry Feasel and Rebecca Ann Abshire – https://www.familysearch.org

Jason’s paternal great-grandmother, Nettie May Murray, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituaries of Jason’s mother – https://www.findagrave.com
http://obits.mlive.com

Genealogy of Jason’s maternal grandfather, Floyd Val Arnold – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jason’s maternal great-grandfather, Curtis Homer Feister – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jason’s maternal great-grandmother, Leona Ann Straley – https://www.familysearch.org

Ron McGovney

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Birth Name: Ronald Joe McCovney

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 2, 1963

Ethnicity: Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh, as well as small amount of Channel Islander [Jersey], Cornish, and Swiss-German

Ron McGovney is an American musician. He is known as the original bassist for the heavy metal band Metallica, before he wass replaced by Cliff Burton. His other former bandmates were lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield, lead guitarist Dave Mustaine, and drummer Lars Ulrich.

Ron is the son of LaRae (Houskeeper) and Joseph Ray “Mack” McGovney.

Ron is married to Rene Michele Norrod, with whom he has three children.

Ron’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandfather, Thomas McGovney.

Ron’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Clifton McGovney (the son of James McGovney and Margaret Jane Metz). James was the son of James McGovney and Elizabeth Douglas. Margaret was the daughter of William Metz and Katherine Thomas.

Ron’s paternal grandmother was Matilda Catherine Simmons (the daughter of Joel B. Simmons and Clara Ellen Webb). Joel was the son of Joel Simmons and Catherine Ward. Clara was the daughter of William Webb and Matilda Baker.

Ron’s maternal grandfather was James Edmond Houskeeper (the son of Thomas Jefferson Houskeeper and Missouri Jane Ownens). Thomas was the son of John Houskeeper and Elizabeth Thompson Morrow. Missouri was the daughter of John William Owens and Ruth Yoakum.

Ron’s maternal grandmother was Alice Elnora Vance (the daughter of George Harden Vance and Mary Cashman Wakefield). George was the son of Isaac Young Vance and Martha Eleanor Yager. Mary was the daughter of John Fleming Wakefield and Susannah Garlick.

Ron’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his ninth great-grandmother, Appolonia.

Sources: Birth record of Ron McGovney – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ron’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ron’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Jeremy McKinnon

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A Day To Remember – A Day To Remember in Concert at Radio 104.5’s Performance Theatre in Bala Cynwyd – April 21, 2014 – Radio 104.5’s Performance Theatre – Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA – Photo Credit: Paul Froggatt / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jeremiah Wade McKinnon

Place of Birth: Gainesville, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 17, 1985

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, as well as distant Irish and Welsh

Jeremy McKinnon is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist of the rock band A Day to Remember.

Jeremy is the son of Alice Marie (Tillis) and Robert George Pierce “Robbie” McKinnon III. He is married to Stephanie Morrison, with whom he has a daughter.

Jeremy’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandfather, Archibald McKinnon.

Jeremy’s paternal grandfather was Robert George Pierce McKinnon II (the son of Robert George Pierce McKinnon and Katie Mae Price). Jeremy’s great-grandfather Robert was the son of Alexander McKinnon and Sarah Elizabeth Arthur Pierce. Katie was the daughter of James Elijah “Jim” Price and Sarah Narcissi “Sallie/Sally” Proctor.

Jeremy’s paternal grandmother was Pearl Rene “Dottie” Hooker (the daughter of William Wesley Hooker and Rene Pearl Phillips). William was the son of David Wesley Hooker and Ellen Eugenia Montgomery. Jeremy’s great-grandmother Rene was the daughter of Asa Vaughn Phillips and Pearl Vaughn Wesson.

Sources: Marriage record of Jeremy’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jeremy’s paternal grandfather, Robert George Pierce McKinnon II – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jeremy’s paternal grandmother, Pearl Rene (Hooker) McKinnon – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jeremy’s paternal grandmother, Pearl Rene (Hooker) McKinnon – http://www.countrysidefunerals.com

Marriage record of Jeremy’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Jeffrey Wahlberg

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Ethnicity:
*Irish, Swedish, some French-Canadian, English, and Scottish (father)
*Dominican (mother)

Jeffrey Wahlberg is an American actor. He is the nephew of actors and musicians Donnie Wahlberg and Mark Wahlberg.

Jeffrey’s mother is Dominican.

Jeffrey’s paternal grandfather was Donald Edward Wahlberg (the son of Axel Simon Wahlberg and Mary Madeline Bradley). Donald was born in Massachusetts. Axel was born in Boston, to Swedish parents, Axel Gustaf/Gustave Wahlberg and Ida Albertina Nordstrom/Peterson. Mary Madeline was the daughter of Dennis J. Bradley, whose parents were Irish, and of Sarah A. Doherty, who was Irish.

Jeffrey’s paternal grandmother is Alma Elaine Donnelly (the daughter of Arthur Ambrose Donnelly and Leone Floyd Brisbois). Alma was born in Massachusetts. Arthur was born in Boston, to Canadian parents, Walter John Donnelly and Sarah Agnes Duffy, and had Irish, and one eighth Scottish, ancestry. Leone was the daughter of Edward Brisbois and Ellen Floyd “Nellie” McKittrick, and was of Irish, French-Canadian, and English descent.

Sources: Genealogies of Jeffrey’s father – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com
http://www.wikitree.com
https://famouskin.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Discussion of the ancestry of Jeffrey’s paternal great-great-great-grandmother, Jane Delameter – http://www.bytown.net

Ann Dowd

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Ann Dowd – 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards – Day 2 – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Vertical, Award Show, Portrait, Photography, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Person, People, Celebrity, Celebrities, Annual Event, Attending, Appearance, Red Carpet Event, Topix, Bestof, California Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: January 30, 1956

Ethnicity: Irish

Ann Dowd is an American actress. She is the daughter of Dolores (Clark) and John E. Dowd.

John’s paternal grandfather was Major League Baseball pitcher Kip Dowd (born James Joseph Dowd; the son of James J. Dowd and Mary Francis McCann). Ann’s great-grandfather James was Irish. Mary was born in Canada, to Irish parents.

John’s paternal grandmother was named Clare Sheehan.

Source: Ann’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org


Jim Acosta

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Birth Name: Abilio James Acosta

Date of Birth: April 16, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Cuban (father)
*Czech, Irish (mother)

Jim Acosta is an American news journalist. His father was a Cuban immigrant.

He has three children with his wife, nurse Sharon Mobley Stow.

Kerry Condon

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Kerry Condon – “Captain America: Civil War” World Premiere – Arrivals – Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland

Date of Birth: 4 January, 1983

Ethnicity: Irish

Kerry Condon is an Irish actress.

James Brolin

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James Brolin – CBS, CW and Showtime 2015 Summer TCA Party – Arrivals – Pacific Design Center – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Craig Kenneth Bruderlin

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 18, 1940

Ethnicity: English, Swiss-German, German, Scottish, Irish

James Brolin is an American actor, producer, and director.

James is the son of Helen Sue (Mansur) and Henry Hurst Bruderlin.

James is married to actress, musician, and filmmaker Barbra Streisand. He has two children, including actor Josh Brolin, with his former wife, late wildlife activist Jane Cameron Agee; and a daughter with his former wife, actress Jan Smithers.

James’s mother’s Mansur line can be traced back to Robert Mansur, who was born, c. 1638, in England.

James’s paternal grandfather was Henry Casper Bruderlin (the son of Albert Bruderlin and Malvina Behrens). Henry was born in Colorado. Albert was Swiss, of Swiss-German descent, and was the son of W./U. Bruderlin and Mary. Malvina was born in Illinois or Iowa, to German parents.

James’s paternal grandmother was Sarah Elizabeth Hurst (the daughter of Levi Allen Hurst and Anna Gertrude McLane). Sarah was born in Missouri. Levi was the son of Thomas Hurst and Sarah Ann Prichard. James’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Allen McLane and Jane Elizabeth Kay.

James’s maternal grandfather was Alan/Allan J. Mansur (the son of Ozro Edward Mansur and Helen Alene/Aline Brownell). Alan was born in California. Ozro was the son of Charles/Carlos Frederick Mansur, who was born in Barnston, Stanstead, Québec, Canada, and of Columbia Leticia/Latricia “Lettie” Gale. Helen was the daughter of Albert Sanford Brownell and Angeline Augusta Wetherbee.

James’s maternal grandmother was Gertrude Turquoise/K./L. “Trudy” Stones/Stone (the daughter of Hiram Nephi Stones and Susan Monima Strong). Gertrude was born in California. Hiram was the son of William M. Stones and Sarah Fitten, who were born in Lancashire, England. Susan was the daughter of Nathaniel/Nathan Mitchell Strong and Firnetta/Farnettie Jane Lane.

Source: Genealogies of James Brolin – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of James Brolin (focusing on his father’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

James’s paternal great-grandparents, Albert Bruderlin and Malvina Behrens, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of James Brolin (through his son, Josh) (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://famouskin.com

Genealogies of James’s maternal grandparents, Alan/Allan J. Mansur and Gertrude Turquoise/K./L. “Trudy” Stones/Stone – https://old.findagrave.com

D. B. Sweeney

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Birth Name: Daniel Bernard Sweeney

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

Date of Birth: October 14, 1964

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

D. B. Sweeney is an American actor.

He is married to Ashley Vachon, with whom he has two children.

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Eddie Money

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Eddie Money – Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors Arrivals at Taglyan Complex on October 25, 2016 – Taglyan Complex, 1201 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Edward Joseph Mahoney

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

Date of Birth: March 21, 1949

Ethnicity:
*75% Irish
*25% likely Ashkenazi Jewish

Eddie Money is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

He is the son of Dorothy Elizabeth (Keller) and Daniel P. Mahoney. He is married to Laurie, with whom he has five children.

Eddie’s maternal grandfather was Edward J. Keller. Edward was born in New York, to a German-born father and a Polish-born mother. Eddie has said (here and here) that his mother was of Jewish heritage, so it is likely that his grandfather Edward was Jewish.

Eddie’s maternal grandmother was Margaret A. Murphy (the daughter of Patrick Murphy and Anna J. Herbert). Margaret was born in New York.

Source: Eddie’s maternal grandparents, Edward J. Keller and Margaret A. Murphy, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Anne-Marie Duff

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Anne-Marie Duff – 59th Annual BFI London Film Festival – Opening Night Gala – “Suffragette” Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon Leicester Square Cinema – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: London, England

Date of Birth: October 8, 1970

Ethnicity: Irish

Anne-Marie Duff is an English actress. She was married to actor James McAvoy, with whom she has a son.

Her parents are Irish immigrants.

Marty Papazian

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Ruben Chato Hinojosa Jr. and Martin Papazian – 2013 San Diego Film Festival – Day 3 – Q&A Session with Saginaw Grant, Martin Papazian, Bella King and Jose Yenque – Reading Theatre – San Diego, CA USA – Photo Credit: Joshua Tousey / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Martin A. Papazian

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

Date of Birth: April 18, 1976

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

Marty Papazian is an American television and film actor, and director. Marty is also credited as Martin Papazian.

Marty is the son of Sandy (McDaniel) and film producer Robert Arthur Papazian. Marty’s father is of Armenian descent. Marty’s mother mostly has Irish and English ancestry.

Marty’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Papazian/Papagian/Pakazian. Arthur was born in Rhode Island.

Marty’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth “Betty” Manning/Moosekian (the daughter of Elizabeth). Marty’s grandmother Elizabeth was born in Massachusetts. Marty’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was born in Armenia.

Marty’s maternal grandfather was Herman Harold McDaniel (the son of William Lafayette McDaniel and Mattie A. Brown). William was born in North Carolina, the son of James L. McDaniel and Adeline Eliza. Mattie was born in Texas.

Marty’s maternal grandmother was Rose Bridget McDermott (the daughter of John McDermott and Bridget Fox). Rose was born in South Dakota, to Irish parents. John was born in County Cavan, the son of Patrick McDermott, who was from County Louth, and of Mary Clark. Marty’s great-grandmother Bridget was born in County Cavan, the daughter of James Fox and Bridget McMahon.

Sources: Genealogy of Marty Papazian – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Marty Papazian – http://www.familysearch.org

Record of Marty’s paternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth Moosekian, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

 


Prince George of Cambridge

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Birth Name: George Alexander Louis

Place of Birth: St Mary’s Hospital, London

Date of Birth: 22 July, 2013

Ethnicity: English (mostly), as well as European Royal (mostly), Scottish, and German, Irish, French, Anglo-Irish, Hungarian, likely 1/256th Indian or 1/512th Indian, and smaller amounts of Dutch, Danish, Welsh, Belgian, Swedish, Swiss, Bohemian/Czech, Russian, Polish, Channel Islander/Jersey, possibly 1/512th Armenian

Prince George of Cambridge is a member of the British Royal Family, and is third in line to the throne of the United Kingdom. He is the son of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. He is the grandson of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales, and the great-grandson of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Elizabeth II, who is the Queen of England, and of many member states in the Commonwealth of Nations.

He is the nephew of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Pippa Middleton.

Prince George’s paternal grandfather is Charles, Prince of Wales (the son of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and of Elizabeth II). Prince Charles was born in Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London. Prince Philip was born in Old Royal Palace, Athens, Kingdom of Greece, and is the son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg. Elizabeth II is the daughter of George VI, who was King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952, and of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

Prince George’s paternal grandmother was Diana, Princess of Wales (the daughter of Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, and of The Honourable Frances Roche). Princess Diana was born in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Edward was the son of Albert Edward John Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer, and of Lady Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Hamilton Spencer. Frances was the daughter of Edmund Maurice Burke Roche, 4th Baron Fermoy, and of Ruth Sylvia Gill Roche, Baroness Fermoy.

Prince George’s maternal grandfather is Michael Francis Middleton (the son of Peter Francis Middleton and Valerie Glassborow). Michael was born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Peter was the son of Richard Noël Middleton and Olive Christiana Lupton. Valerie was the daughter of Frederick George Glassborow and Constance Robison.

Prince George’s maternal grandmother is Carole Elizabeth (Goldsmith (the daughter of Ronald John James Goldsmith and Dorothy Harrison). Carole was born in Ealing, London. Ronald was the son of Stephen Charles Goldsmith and Edith Eliza Chandler. Dorothy was the daughter of Thomas Harrison and Elizabeth Mary Temple.

Sources: Genealogies of Prince George of Cambridge – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogies of Prince George’s father – http://www.wargs.com
https://famouskin.com

CNN article on Prince George’s father’s likely Indian mitochondrial DNA line – http://www.cnn.com

Article about Prince George’s paternal ancestor, Eliza Kewark – https://www.telegraphindia.com

Genealogies of Prince George’s mother – http://www.wargs.com
https://famouskin.com

Information on some of Prince George’s Lupton relatives – http://cdn.thejournal.ie

Michael Raymond-James

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Michael Raymond-James – “The Finest Hours” World Premiere – Arrrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Vertical, TCL Chinese Theater, Disney, Film Premiere, Movie Premiere, Arrival, Portrait, Photography, Film Industry, Red Carpet Event, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Celebrities, Celebrity, Topix, Bestof, Mann Theaters, “The Finest Hours” Los Angeles Premiere, California Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Michael R. Weverstad

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

Date of Birth: December 24, 1977

Ethnicity: Norwegian (one quarter), French-Canadian (one quarter), Swedish (one eighth), German, English, Irish

Michael Raymond-James is an American actor.

Michael is the son of Michele Ann and Alan Ray Weverstad. Michael was raised in Clarkston, Michigan.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Raymond Earl Weverstad (the son of Arthur E. Weverstad and Wilhelmina F. “Minnie” Schutte). Arthur was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Norway, Nicolai Mekale Hansen Weverstad and Caroline Bergit Olsen Gjesme. Wilhelmina was born in Iowa, to parents from Germany.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy M. Peterson (the daughter of Martin B. Peterson and Hannah M. Pearson). Martin was the son of Olaus Peterson, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Julia G. Bergquist, whose parents were also Norwegian. Hannah was the daughter of Swedish parents, Frank Marten “Frans” Pearson and Marie Louise Kohrtz.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Joseph H. Belisle (the son of Arsine/Arsen Joseph Belisle and Emma Josephine Peloquin). Arsine was the son of Alfred Joseph Belisle, who was French-Canadian, and of Marie Rose LaBonne, whose parents were French-Canadian. Emma was the daughter of Felix Peloquin, who was French-Canadian, and of Catherine LaBarre, whose parents were French-Canadian.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Darlene Caldwell (the daughter of Floyd Caldwell and Leona Sharks). Floyd was the son of George Caldwell and Etta Dunlap. Leona was the daughter of Isaac Sharks and a woman surnamed Stouffer.

Sources: Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandfather, Raymond E. Weverstad – http://rapidcityjournal.com

Genealogy of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy M. (Peterson) Weverstad – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Darlene (Caldwell) Belisle – http://www.legacy.com

Frank John Hughes

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

Date of Birth: November 11, 1967

Ethnicity: Irish, Italian

Frank John Hughes is an American film and television actor, and screenwriter.

Frank is the son of Margaret Crisp (Aquino) and Frank John Hughes, Sr. He is said to be of Irish and Italian descent.

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Joanna Going

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Birth Name: Joanna Catherine Going

Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 22, 1963

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Italian, French-Canadian (mother)

Joanna Going is an American actress. Joanna has a daughter with her former husband, actor Dylan Walsh.

Joanna is the daughter of Lorraine M. and Joseph B. Going. Joanna was raised in Newport, Rhode Island.

Joanna’s paternal grandfather was John Christopher Going. John was born in Rhode Island, to parents from Ireland.

Joanna’s paternal grandmother likely was Isabelle Marie Burke (the daughter of Joseph Burke and Elizabeth J. Ryan). Elizabeth was born in Rhode Island, to parents from Ireland.

Joanna’s maternal grandfather had Italian ancestry from the island of Ischia.

Joanna’s maternal grandmother had French-Canadian roots.

Sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Joanna’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joanna’s uncle (father’s brother), John C. Going, Jr. – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Joanna’s aunt (father’s sister), Margaret K. (Going) Settipane – http://www.jamestownpress.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

Mike Disa

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Mike Disa – “Postman Pat: The Movie” World Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon West End, Leicester Square – London, UK – Keywords: Topics, England, Movie, Film Premiere, Film Industry, Red Carpet Event, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Attending, Celebrities, Topix, Bestof, Celebrity Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Birth Name: Michael G. D’Isa

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

Date of Birth: July 15, 1965

Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandfather), Irish, English, German

Mike Disa is an American film director, screenwriter, and animator.

Mike is the son of Judith A. “Judy” (Brown) and Michael “Mike” D’Isa. He is married to Laura Hogan.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Ezra L. D’Isa (the son of Louis J. D’Isa and Florence Maselli). Louis was born in Italy, the son of Francisco Angelo D’Isa and Angeline Formichelle. Florence was the daughter of Italian parents, Frank Maselli and Rose.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Phyllis Irene Mead (the daughter of Jasper Meckel Mead and Edith Olive Adams). Jasper was the son of George Isaacs Mead, who was born in Canada, to English parents, and of Lettie Irene Meckel. Edith was the daughter of John Ebbert Adams and Mary Susan Gillespie.

Sources: Genealogy of Mike’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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