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John Dukakis

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Birth Name: John A. Chaffetz

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 9, 1958

Ethnicity:
*87.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% Irish

John Dukakis is an American actor, entertainer, music executive, and political aide.

He is the son of Kitty Dukakis (born Katharine Dickson), an author, and John Allen Chaffetz, a businessperson.

When he was five, his mother married politician Michael Dukakis, who adopted John and gave him his surname. Michael was Governor of Massachusetts, and the Democratic Party’s 1988 presidential nominee. John’s biological paternal half-brother is Jason Chaffetz, a Republican politician, who was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah, from 2009 to 2017. John is married to Lisa, and has four children.

His birth parents are both Jewish. His mother is also of one quarter Irish descent, through her own biological maternal grandfather.

John’s paternal grandfather was Maxwell “Max” Chaffetz (the son of Caroll Chaffetz and Celia). Maxwell was born in Massachusetts, and was an FBI agent. Caroll was a Polish Jew. Celia was a Lithuanian Jew.

John’s paternal grandmother was Rhoda B. Friedman (the daughter of Lewis S. Friedman and Sarah/Sara A. Jacobs). Rhoda was born in Washington, D.C. Lewis was born in Pennsylvania, to Hungarian Jewish parents. Sarah was a Russian Jew.

John’s maternal grandfather was Harry Ellis Dickson (the son of Elie/Ellis William Duchin/Dickson and Ethel Milliken/Marcus). Harry was born in Massachusetts, to Polish Jewish and/or Russian Jewish parents. He was a member of the first violin section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 49 years, and also served as Associate Conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra. John’s great-grandfather Elie was the son of William Duchin and Ida Rubin.

John’s maternal grandmother was named Jane Goldberg. Jane was born in New York. She was adopted by Henry Joseph Goldberg and Mabel Weil, who married in 1906. Jane’s biological parents were said to be an Irish Catholic father and a Hungarian Jewish mother, who were teenagers at the time. Her adoptive family was of German Jewish descent and upper-class. Henry Goldberg was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and was the son of Charles C. Goldberg and Nettie C. Goldberg. Mabel Weil was born in New York, the daughter of Max Weil and Gertrude Williams.

Sources: Genealogy of John Dukakis – https://www.geni.com

John’s paternal grandfather, Maxwell “Max” Chaffetz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

John’s paternal grandmother, Rhoda B. Friedman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of John’s maternal grandparents, Harry Ellis Dickson and Jane Goldberg – https://www.familysearch.org

John’s maternal grandfather, Harry Ellis Dickson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of John’s legal maternal great-grandparents, Henry Joseph Goldberg and Mabel Weil – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org


Siena Agudong

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Agudong in 2018, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Siena Nicole Agudong

Place of Birth: Hawaii, U.S.

Date of Birth: 2004

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

Siena Agudong is an American actress.

Siena’s paternal grandparents were Luciano Balisacan Agudong and Solina Asuncion. Solina was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

Siena’s maternal grandfather was Douglas Wister Ligon (the son of Wister Henry Ligon and Gertrude L. “Trudy” Lundergan). Wister was the son of Harry Wister Ligon and Emma Ruth Summers, and was of English, and some Scottish, descent. Gertrude was the daughter of Michael Lundergan, whose father and maternal grandparents were Irish, and Anna Mary Michaels, whose paternal grandparents were Irish and whose maternal grandparents were German.

Siena’s maternal grandmother was Ellen Elizabeth Finks (the daughter of Robert Mark Finks and Josephine Elizabeth “Betty” King). Robert was the son of Harry Freeland Finks and Adda/Ada Winters Farris/Faris, and had German, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. Josephine was the daughter of Charles Edwin King, who was of German descent, and Violet Gertrude Smith.

Sources: Obituary of Siena’s paternal grandmother, Solina Asuncion – https://www.thegardenisland.com

Genealogy of Siena’s mother – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Siena’s maternal grandfather, Douglas Wister Ligon – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Obituary of Siena’s maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude L. Lundergan – https://obits.tennessean.com

Obituary of Siena’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Mark Finks – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Siena’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Mark Finks – https://wc.rootsweb.com
https://wc.rootsweb.com

Obituary of Siena’s maternal great-grandmother, Josephine Elizabeth “Betty” King – https://www.findagrave.com

Rob Benedict

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Benedict in 2019, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Robert Patrick Benedict

Place of Birth: Columbia, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 21, 1970

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, distant French

Rob Benedict is an American stage, film, and television actor.

Rob is the son of Vivian and Norman Benedict. Rob’s sister is actress Amy Benedict.

Rob has two children with his wife, Mollie.

Rob’s paternal grandfather is Eugene Howard Benedict (the son of Lorenzo Dow Benedict and Emma/Etta Alfretta Berry). Eugene was born in Missouri. Lorenzo was born in Missouri, the son of Thomas Benton Benedict and Sarah Ann Skinner. Emma was born in Missouri.

Rob’s paternal grandmother is Etta May Graves (the daughter of Francis Layton/Laton Graves and Mary Opal Diltz). Etta was born in Missouri. Francis was born in Missouri, the son of Zachariah Graves and Amanda Rozella Dunn. Mary was born in Missouri, the daughter of Hanson Hamilton Diltz and Maggie Ella Delano.

Rob’s maternal grandfather is Robert Eynatten (the son of Frederick H. “Fred” Eynatten and Stella/Estella Clare Clabby). Robert was born in Missouri. Frederick was born in Missouri, the son of Francis V. “Frank” Eynatten, who was born in Austria, and of Henrietta Fischer, whose parents were German. Stella was born in Missouri, the daughter of Andrew G. Clabby and Mary/Mattie, whose parent were Irish.

Rob’s maternal grandmother is Helen Fox (the daughter of Arthur James Fox and Helen). Rob’s grandmother Helen was born in Missouri. Arthur was born in Missouri, the son of John J. Fox, who was Irish, and of Katherine. Helen was born in Missouri, to a German father.

Source: Obituary of Rob’s maternal great-grandfather, Arthur James Fox – http://www.newspapers.com

John Hensley

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Hensley in 2010, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: John Carter Hensley

Place of Birth: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, United States

Date of Birth: August 29, 1977

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German, possibly other

John Hensley is an American actor.

John is the son of Peggy.

Some family trees state that Hensley has a Cherokee Native American female ancestor named Ah Nee Wa Kee Moytoy, who was born, c. 1704, in South Carolina. It is not clear if this is accurate.

John’s maternal grandfather is Edward N. Farmer (the son of Felix Preston Farmer and Mollie Napier). Edward was born in Kentucky. Felix was born in Kentucky, the son of Hiram Farmer and Rachel Wilson. Mollie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Elizana/Lizane.

John’s maternal grandmother is Ethel Faye Nantz/Nawtz (the daughter of Harrison Nantz and Vincy Howard). Ethel was born in Kentucky. Harrison was born in Kentucky, the son of Allen Nantz and Angeline Wilson. Vincy was born in Kentucky, the daughter of William Howard and Fannie Brown.

Source: Obituary of John’s aunt (mother’s sister) – http://www.legacy.com

O. T. Fagbenle

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Birth Name: Olatunde Oladorun Fagbenle

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

Date of Birth: 22 January, 1980

Ethnicity:
*Yoruba Nigerian (father)
*English, Irish (mother)

O. T. Fagbenle is a British actor, writer, and director. His father, Tunde Fagbenle, is a Nigerian journalist. His mother, Ally Bedford, is British, and has English, Irish, or Anglo-Irish, ancestry.

He is a brother of film producer and entrepreneur Luti Fagbenle, artist, director, and producer Daps, and WBNA player Temi Fagbenle.

His first name Olatunde means “wealth” in Yoruba.

Tyler Riggs

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Riggs in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Stephen Tyler Riggs

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

Date of Birth: February 25, 1986

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

Tyler Riggs is an American model and actor.

Tyler is the son of Diane and Theodore Riggs. He is married to model Suvi Koponen.

Tyler’s paternal grandfather is Charles William Riggs (the son of Ralph L. Riggs and Myrtle M. Neumaster/Newmaster). Charles was born in Indiana. Ralph was born in Indiana, the son of William Riggs, whose father was Irish, and of Minnie Stahl, whose father was German. Myrtle was born in Indiana, the daughter of Charles F. Newmaster, whose parents were German, and of Cora M. Rough.

Tyler’s paternal grandmother is named Faye Olive.

Tyler’s maternal grandfather is Stanley Brookshire (the son of James Allen Brookshire and Gillie/Gellie/Gilly Adams). Stanley was born in Kentucky. James was born in Kentucky, the son of C. Roland Brookshire and Martha Holder. Gillie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of William Simpson Adams and Bethsheba/Bathsheba Douglas.

Tyler’s maternal grandmother is Yvonne R. Richardson (the daughter of Harrison Richardson and Carrie Durbin). Yvonne was born in Kentucky. Harrison was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Ephraim Richardson and Permelia Hendricks. Carrie was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Robert M. Durbin and Mary Elizabeth Kelly.

Sources: Obituary of Tyler’s paternal grandfather, Charles William Riggs – http://obits.courierpress.com

Obituary of Tyler’s maternal grandmother, Yvonne (Richardson) Skelton – http://www.legacy.com

Liberty Netuschil

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Netuschil in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Place of Birth: Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 19, 1996

Ethnicity: Belgian/Walloon (maternal grandmother), German, English, Irish

Liberty Netuschil is an American model, actress, and television personality. She was a contestant on the twenty-fourth season of America’s Next Top Model.

Liberty’s paternal grandfather is George E. Netuschil (the son of George Ewald Netuschil and Jennie Rae Herron). Liberty’s great-grandfather George was born in Colorado, the son of Ewald Rudolph Netuschil, who was born in either Czechoslovakia or Austria, and of Mary Ann Gully, whose father was English. Jennie was born in Colorado, the daughter of Clifford Hamilton Herron and Ruth Faye Graham.

Liberty’s paternal grandmother is Helene Rosella Brookfield/Brockfield (the daughter of Myron Clifford Brookfield/Brockfield and Madeline Rose). Helene was born in Oregon. Myron was born in California, the son of Henry Elliott Brookfield/Brockfield and Lottie Rosella Reppert. Madeline was born in Illinois, the daughter of Richard James Rose, whose parents were Canadian, and of Anna Emma Miller, who was born in Germany.

Liberty’s maternal grandfather is Tollan Richard Whitlock (the son of Richard Alfred Whitlock and Dorothy S.). Richard was born in New York, the son of Phillip Whitlock and Maude/Maud Davis. Dorothy was born in New York, to a German father.

Liberty’s maternal grandmother is named Marie Josephe. Marie likely is Belgian.

Source: Obituary of Liberty’s paternal grandmother, Helene Rosella (Brookfield) Netuschil – http://www.legacy.com

Eric Burdon

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Burdon in 2011, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Eric Victor Burdon

Place of Birth: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 11 May, 1941

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Eric Burdon is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He was previously the singer of the rock band The Animals and the funk band War.

Eric is the son of Irene (Taylor) and Matthew Burdon. His father is English. His mother is Irish, and lived in Scotland before moving to England.


Nick Sandow

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Sandow in 2015, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Nicholas J. Sandow

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

Date of Birth: August 3, 1966

Ethnicity:
*Italian, some Irish (mother)

Nick Sandow is an American actor, writer, producer, and director.

Nick’s maternal grandfather is Giuseppe Domenico “Joseph” Trimarco (the son of Vincenzo Trimarco/Tremaco and Mary Agnes Canavan). Joseph was born in New York. Vincenzo was born in the province of Salerno, Campania region, Italy. Mary Agnes was born in the U.S., the daughter of John Canavan/Cannavan and Anna/Hannah Crowley, who were of Irish descent.

Nick’s maternal grandmother is Antimina Verde (the daughter of Antonio Verde and Domenica Vallefusco). Antimina was born in Naples, Italy.

Source: Information about Nick’s mother – http://www.myheritage.com

Matt Spicer

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Spicer in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Matthew S. Spicer

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

Date of Birth: June 10, 1984

Ethnicity: English, Irish, possibly other

Matt Spicer is an American writer and producer.

Matt’s paternal grandfather is Douglas/Douglass Vernon Spicer (the son of Charles Spicer and Edna McDermott). Douglas was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was born in Illinois, the son of Stephen A. Douglas Spicer and Anna Henricks. Edna was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Tiney McDermott, whose father was Irish, and of Lydia Emma Baldwin.

Matt’s paternal grandmother is named Phyllis A. Walls.

Source: Obituary of Matt’s paternal grandfather, Douglas V. Spicer – http://www.newspaperarchive.com

Kaylee Bryant

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Bryant in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Kaylee Kaneshiro

Place of Birth: Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 1, 1997

Ethnicity: Japanese (paternal grandfather), English, Danish, German, Irish

Kaylee Bryant is an American actress.

Kaylee’s paternal grandfather is Kenneth Koichi Kaneshiro (the son of Kanesuke/Kamesuke Kaneshiro and Hanayo). Kenneth was born in Hawaii. Kanesuke was born in Japan, the son of Yoyen/Yozen Koneshiro. Hanayo was born in Hawaii, to Japanese parents.

Kaylee’s paternal grandmother is Marie Theresa Mutchler (the daughter of Frederick Gerald Mutchler and Anne/Ann Marie Healy). Marie was born in Wisconsin. Kaylee’s great-grandfather Frederick was born in Wisconsin, the son of Fred Peter Mutchler, whose parents were German, and of Cecilia/Celia Elgas/Elgass, whose father was German. Anne was born in Illinois, the daughter of Michael Dennis Healy, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary Bridget Cecilia Quinn.

Kaylee’s maternal grandfather is Norman Roy Mullison (the son of Elroy Mullison and Beatrice Elinor Jacobsen). Norman was born in California. Elroy was born in Iowa, the son of Ross Elmer Mullison and Clara May Hunter. Beatrice was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the daughter of Jacob Jacobsen and Anna Beck.

Kaylee’s maternal grandmother is Janet Lea Hudspeth (the daughter of William James Hudspeth and Reva Kathryn Collup). Janet was born in Iowa. William was born in Kansas, the son of Albert Joseph Hudspeth and Rosa Weisman, whose parents were German. Reva was born in Iowa, the daughter of Stephen R. Collup and Ada Ethel Stubblefield.

Sources: Obituary of Kaylee’s paternal great-grandmother, Hanayo Koneshiro – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kaylee’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – http://www.haightfuneralhome.com

Bernie Leadon

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Birth Name: Bernard Mathew Leadon III

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 19, 1947

Ethnicity: Irish, as well as some French-Canadian, distant English

Family Background: Bernie Leadon is an American musician. He was the lead guitarist for legendary rock band Eagles

Bernie is the son of Bernard Matthew Leadon, Jr., an aeronautical engineer and airplane designer, and Ann Teresa Sweetser. His parents were devout Roman Catholics. Bernie’s brother is musician Tom Leadon.

Bernie’s paternal grandfather was Bernard “Barney” Matthew Leadon. He was born in Minnesota, to an Irish father and a mother from Wisconsin.

Bernie’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Cecelia McDonnell (the daughter of Patrick Joseph McDonnell and Catherine Rouin). Ruth was born in Minnesota. Patrick was the son of James McDonnell and Bridget Reilly, who were Irish. Catherine was French-Canadian.

Bernie’s maternal grandfather was Theodore Horatio Sweetser, an urologist (the son of Horatio Bartholomew Sweetser and Teresa Mary Ann Josephine). Theodore was born in Minnesota. Horatio Bartholomew, a physicist and surgeon from Brooklyn, New York, was the son of Horatio Sweetser, who was from Athol, Massachusetts, and Delia Kelly, who was Irish. Teresa was born in Canada, to an Irish father and a mother also from Canada

Bernies’ maternal grandmother was Marion/Marian Higgins. Marion was born in Minnesota, to a father from Wisconsin and a mother from New York, and of was likely of at least partial Irish descent. Marion’s family had roots in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Genealogy of Bernie’s father (focusing on his own father’s side): https://www.findagrave.com/

Obituary of Bernie’s father: https://www.legacy.com/

Bernie’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census: https://www.familysearch.org/

Genealogy of Bernie’s paternal grandmother: https://www.geni.com/

Genealogy of Bernie Leadon (focusing on his mother’s side): https://www.geni.com/

Bernie’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census: https://www.familysearch.org/

Bernie’s maternal grandfather, Theodore Horatio Sweetser, on the 1910 U.S Census: https://www.familysearch.org/

Bernie’s maternal great-grandfather, Horatio Bartolomew Sweetser, on the 1880 U.S. Census: https://www.familysearch.org/

Information about Bernie’s mother’s family: http://www2.mnhs.org/

 

Jamie McShane

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Birth Name: Jamie Nelson Simon

Place of Birth: Saddle River, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 22, 1966

Ethnicity: Irish, Dutch, German, English

Jamie McShane is an American actor. He is sometimes credited as Jamie Nelson Simon and known for his roles on Sons of Anarchy, Southland and Bloodline.

Jamie’s paternal grandfather is Chester Nelson Simon (the son of John Simon and Mary L. Ackerson). John was born in England. Mary was born in New Jersey, the daughter of James H. Ackerson and Ann Rachel Haring.

Jamie’s paternal grandmother is Madge Viola Clarke (the daughter of James Welles Elliott Clarke and Clara Bywater). Madge was born in New York. Jamie’s great-grandfather James was born in England, the son of James Clarke and Mary Ann Thomas. Clara was born in England, the daughter of Owen Griffin Bywater and Emma Negus.

Jamie’s maternal grandfather is Edwin Greer Noonburg (the son of Isaac Noonburg and Louisa Greer/Grear). Edwin was born in New Jersey. Isaac was born in New Jersey, to Dutch parents, William Noonburg and Margaret/Margeret Hartley. Louisa was born in California, the daughter of John Greer/Grear, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary, whose parents were English and German.

Jamie’s maternal grandmother is Monica Kelly/Kelley (the daughter of Charles Kelly/Kelley). Monica was born in New Jersey, to Irish parents.

Source: Obituary of Jamie’s maternal grandmother, Monica (Kelly) Noonburg – http://www.legacy.com

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Shanley Caswell

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Birth Name: Shanley Elizabeth Caswell

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

Date of Birth: December 3, 1991

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Swedish

Shanley Caswell is an American actress and is well known for starring the films, Detention, The Conjuring.

Shanley’s paternal grandfather is John Ross Caswell (the son of John Caswell and Margaret Kennedy Ross). Shanley’s grandfather John was born in Massachusetts. Shanley’s great-grandfather John was born in Massachusetts, the son of John Caswell and Gertrude Robbins. Margaret was born in Virginia, the daughter of Arthur Melvin Ross and Margaret Hughes Kennedy.

Shanley’s paternal grandmother is named Carol Bradley.

Shanley’s maternal grandfather is Edward Louis Shanley (the son of Frank Henry Shanley and Anna M. Swanson). Edward was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Pennsylvania, the son of John Shanley and Isabelle M. Morrow. Anna was born in Sweden, the daughter of John P. Swanson.

Shanley’s maternal grandmother is Sadie Ardelle Nicholson (the daughter of Samuel Roy “Barney” Nicholson and Clara Belle Rodgers). Sadie was born in Pennsylvania. Samuel was born in Pennsylvania, the son of John Nicholson and Hannah M. Naughton. Clara was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Thomas M. Rodgers and Henrietta Stephens.

Sources: Obituary of Shanley’s paternal grandfather, John Ross Caswell – http://concordfuneral.tributes.com

Obituary of Shanley’s maternal grandfather, Edward Louis Shanley – http://www.legacy.com

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Brian Borello

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Borello in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Brian Anthony Borello

Place of Birth: Marin, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 17, 1987

Ethnicity: Italian, Mexican, Slovenian, Irish, possibly other

Brian Borello is an American actor.

Brian’s paternal grandfather is named Robert Albert Borello. Robert was born in California, to a mother surnamed Correa.

Brian’s paternal grandmother is Graciela “Grace” Cervantes (the daughter of Silvestre/Sylvestre/Slyster H. Cervantes and Maria Rosas). Grace was born in California, to parents from Mexico.

Brian’s maternal grandfather is Peter A. Benvenuto (likely the son of Joseph Benvenuto and Carmela “Nellie” Lottice). Peter was born in California. Joseph was born in Italy. Carmela was born in Colorado, to Italian parents, Francesco Lottice and Rose Fonti.

Brian’s maternal grandmother is Ella A. Shock (the daughter of Anthony Shock and Ella Grace Wosser). Brian’s grandfather Ella was born in California. Brian’s great-grandfather Anthony, who was likely originally named Anton Sheck, was born in Ohio, to parents from Yugoslavia, with his mother being Theresa. Theresa was listed as a Slovenian speaker on the 1930 U.S. Census. Brian’s great-grandmother Ella was born in California, the daughter of John Joseph Wosser, whose parents were Irish, and of Agnes Ligouri Hawthorne/Hawthorn, whose parents were Irish.

Sources: Divorce record of Brian’s paternal grandparents, Robert Albert Borello and Graciela “Grace” Cervantes – http://www.familysearch.org

Divorce record of Brian’s maternal grandparents, Peter A. Benvenuto and Ella A. Shock – http://www.familysearch.org


Samantha Hoopes

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Hoopes in 2015, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Samantha Marie Hoopes

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

Date of Birth: February 10, 1991

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, possibly other

Samantha Hoopes is an American model.

Samantha’s maternal grandfather is Thomas Francis Moran (the son of Norman Sylvester Moran and Sarah Cecelia O’Toole). Thomas was born in Pennsylvania. Norman was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Thomas F. Moran, who was Irish, and of Agnes M. Bernicker/Berhicker, whose father was born in France, and was of German descent. Sarah was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Francis O’Toole and Julia Marie Creenan.

Samantha’s maternal grandmother is named Elizabeth Ann Clark.

Source: Obituary of Samantha’s maternal grandfather, Thomas Francis Moran – http://www.dignitymemorial,com

Kara Killmer

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Kilmer in 2019, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Kara Lisa Killmer

Place of Birth: Tarrant, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 14, 1988

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, some Dutch, possibly French

Kara Killmer is an American actress.

Kara’s paternal grandfather is Hugh Douglas Killmer/Kilmer (the son of Raleigh Edward Killmer and Pearl T. Heath). Hugh was born in Minnesota. Raleigh was born in Iowa, the son of John Egelson Killmer and Emma Kate/Ketura Williar/Williard. Pearl was born in Minnesota, the daughter of John C. Heath and Malissa/Melissa Lucinda Ells.

Kara’s paternal grandmother is Grace Elnora Perry (the daughter of Clarence Griffin Perry and Ola Elizabeth Lamkin). Grace was born in Louisiana. Clarence was born in Louisiana, the son of John Griffin Perry and Yosebia Lavinia Henderson. Ola was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Isaac D. Lamkin and Joanne/Joann/Joyce H. Dillard.

Kara’s maternal grandfather is David Loyd Ragan (likely the son of David William Ragan and Stella Bennett). Kara’s grandfather David was born in Florida. Kara’s great-grandfather David was born in Tennessee, the son of Joseph Henry Ragan and Mary Frances Smith. Stella was born in Florida, the daughter of John W. Bennett and Mattie Martha Morris.

Kara’s maternal grandmother is Marilyn/Marylyn Delzell (the daughter of William Allen Delzell and Virgil Lynn Harris). Marilyn was born in Oklahoma. Kara’s great-grandfather William was born in Kansas, the son of William Allen Delzell and Etta Wakefield. Virgil was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of Andrew Harris and Flora Ackerman.

Source: Obituary of Kara’s maternal grandmother, Marilyn Ragan – http://www.usgennet.org

Larry Page

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Page in 2006, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Lawrence Edward Page

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

Date of Birth: March 26, 1973

Ethnicity:
*father – English, some Irish, distant German and French
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Larry Page is an American computer scientist and Internet entrepreneur. He co-founded Google with Sergey Brin, in 1998.

Larry is the son of Gloria (Weinstein) and Carl Victor Page. His father was a professor at the Michigan state university. His mother worked at the Lyman Briggs College under the Michigan State University. Larry’s mother was Jewish. Larry is not religious.

Larry is married to Lucinda Southworth, with whom he has two children. Lucinda is the sister of actress and model Carrie Southworth.

Larry’s paternal grandfather was Carl Davis Page (the son of Henry Horace Page and Annie Drucilla Pardue/Perdue). Carl was born in Tennessee. Henry was the son of John D. Page and Emily Sullivan. Annie was the daughter of Jefferson Davis “Jeff” Pardue and Mary Elizabeth McCaig.

Larry’s paternal grandmother was Pauline Aquilla Chipman (the daughter of James Edward Chipman and Allie May Oxley). Pauline was born in Missouri. James was the son of Joseph H. Chipman and Sarah A. Miller. Allie was the daughter of Aquilla V. Oxley and Mariah Caroline Riddle.

Larry is a second cousin, once removed, of pin-up model Bettie Page. Larry’s paternal great-grandmother, Annie Drucilla Perdue, was the twin sister of Bettie’s paternal grandmother, Emily Corilla Pardue. They married brothers Henry Horace Page and John Benton Page, Larry’s great-grandfather and Bettie’s grandfather, respectively.

Sources: Information about Larry’s family – https://tao221.wordpress.com

Genealogy of Larry Page – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Page family (through Bettie Page’s father) – https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogies of Larry’s paternal grandparents, Carl Davis Page and Pauline Aquilla Chipman – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Larry’s paternal grandmother, Pauline Aquilla Chipman – https://www.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Larry’s paternal grandmother, Pauline Aquilla Chipman (focusing on her father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Larry’s paternal great-grandmother, Allie May Oxley (through Allie’s sister) (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Brian Geraghty

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01/18/2014 – Brian Geraghty – 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards – Arrivals – The Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brian Timothy Geraghty

Place of Birth: Toms River, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 13, 1975

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Brian Geraghty is an American actor. He is the son of Mary and Dennis Geraghty, a bus driver.

Tim Matheson

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Matheson in 2008, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Timothy Lewis Matthieson

Place of Birth: Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 31, 1947

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

Tim Matheson is an American actor and director.

He is the son of Sally (Lewis) and Clifford Matthieson. He has three children with his former wife Megan.

Tim’s paternal grandfather was Henry Hans Matthieson (the son of Peter Matthiesen and Margaret Flora Virginia Alstadt). Henry was born in California. Peter was Danish. Flora was the daughter of John Alstadt and Rachel Ann Laughlin.

Tim’s paternal grandmother was Marea Wilhelmina C. “Willa” Olsen/Olson (the daughter of Charles G. Olson and Margaret Thunnel). Marea was born in New York, likely of Swedish descent.

Sources: Marriage record of Tim’s paternal grandparents, Henry Hans Matthieson and Marea Wilhelmina C. “Willa” Olsen/Olson – https://www.familysearch.org

Tim’s paternal grandfather, Henry Hans Matthieson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tim’s paternal great-grandmother, Margaret Flora Virginia Alstadt, on the 1860 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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