McCreary in 2017, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Julian P. McCreary

Place of Birth: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 17, 1979

Ethnicity: Armenian (maternal grandmother), Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, German, Swedish, Swiss-German, French-Canadian

Bear McCreary is an American musician and composer.

Bear is the son of author Laura Kalpakian and professor Jay McCreary. He was raised in Bellingham, Washington. Bear’s brother, Brendan McCreary, is also a musician. Bear is married to singer and songwriter Raya Yarbrough, with whom he has a daughter.

Bear’s paternal grandfather is Julian Percival McCreary (the son of Julian Percival McCreary and Mary Belle Koger). Bear’s grandfather Julian was born in South Carolina. Bear’s great-grandfather Julian was born in South Carolina, the son of John Ashley McCreary and Cornelia Ann Odom/Odum. Mary Belle was born in Brazil, to American parents from South Carolina, James William Koger and Frances Selina/Salina Smith.

Bear’s paternal grandmother is Isabelle/Isabella P. McBreen (the daughter of Patrick H. McBreen and Catherine/Katherine A.). Isabelle was born in Connecticut, to parents from Ireland.

Bear’s maternal grandfather is William Jesse/Jess Johnson (the son of William Andrew Johnson and Evelyn Mae/May Henderson). Bear’s grandfather William was born in Idaho. Bear’s great-grandfather William was born in Utah, the son of William Andrew August Johnson, whose parents were Swedish, and of Jeanettie Lance. Evelyn was born in England, the daughter of William Ernest Henderson and Norah Jane Rogers.

Bear’s maternal grandmother is Peggy Kalpakian (the daughter of Harry H. Kalpakian and Helen Clark). Peggy was born in Constantinople, Turkey (now Istanbul), to ethnic Armenian parents. Harry and Helen were born in Kayseri, Turkey, and Adana, Turkey, respectively, and were listed as Armenian speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Sources: Marriage record of Bear’s maternal grandparents, William Jess Johnson and Peggy Kalpakian – http://www.familysearch.org

Wolfe in 2019, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Elizabeth Marie Wolfe

Place of Birth: Visalia, Tulare, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 1, 1982

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, 1/8th Bohemian Czech, likely Dutch

Betsy Wolfe is an American actress and singer.

Betsy is the daughter of Bonnie and William Wolfe. She is married to French horn player Adam Krauthamer.

Betsy’s paternal grandfather is William D. Wolfe (the son of John Howard Wolfe and Gladys G. Maple). William was born in Nebraska. John was born in Nebraska, the son of William Lysell “Willie” Wolfe and Catherine Katie Little. Gladys was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Patrick Patterson Maple, whose mother was Irish, and of Caroline “Carrie” Kroeger.

Betsy’s paternal grandmother is Donna Marie Wacha (the daughter of Leonard/Lenord T. Wacha and Iola Edith Van Housen). Donna was born in Nebraska. Leonard was born in Nebraska, the son of Thomas Edward Wacha, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Mary Mytiska, who was born in Czechia. Iola was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Anson Van Housen and Caroline M. Gutschow, whose parents were German.

Betsy’s maternal grandparents are surnamed Bridges and Brawner.

Sources: Obituary of Betsy’s paternal grandfather, William D. Wolfe – http://visaliatimesdelta.newspapers.com

Obituary of Betsy’s paternal grandmother, Donna Marie (Wacha) Wolfe – http://www.legacy.com

04/21/2015 – Matthew Atkinson – 2015 Daytime Emmy Awards Kick-off Celebration – Arrivals – The Hollywood Museum – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Birth Name: John Matthew Atkinson

Place of Birth: Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 27, 1987 (likely)

Ethnicity: Irish, Native American

Matthew Atkinson is an American actor and musician. He is the son of Constance and James Atkinson.

A biography described Matthew as being of Irish and Native American descent.

Birth Name: Michael Dennis Rogers

Place of Birth: Hammond, Indiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 16, 1958

Ethnicity: English, varying degrees of German, Irish, and Scottish

Mike Rogers is an American politician. A Republican, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama, since January 3, 2003.

Mike is the son of Linda Lou (Perryman) and Clyde G. Rogers. He is married to Beth, with whom he has three children.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Robert B. Rogers (the son of John Gilbert Rogers and Elizabeth J. Goodwin). Robert was born in Alabama. John was the son of William J. Rogers and Jane Copeland.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Ruby Irene Vinson (the daughter of William McKinley Vinson and Mary Elizabeth Henderson). Ruby was born in Alabama. William was the son of Jesse Thomas Vinson and Caroline Theresa Acker. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Hardy Jones Henderson and Margaret K./Catherine Starkey.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Darrall Parryman (the son of Dorsie C. Perryman and Curtis Lee Carter). Darrall was born in Alabama. Dorsie was the son of James M. Perryman and Olevia Ayers.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Lucille Stewart (the daughter of Elbert Stewart and Maude L. Graham). Mike’s grandmother Lucille was born in Alabama. Elbert was the son of James Ross Stewart, Jr. and Esther Lucinda Harris. Maude was the daughter of Joseph R. Graham and Sarah Missouri Long.

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

Obituary of Mike’s mother – https://www.findagrave.com

Eigenmann in 2016, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann

Place of Birth: Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: June 25, 1990

Ethnicity: Filipino [including Kapampangan], Basque, Cornish, English, German, Irish, Scottish, Spanish [Castilian and Valencian], Swiss-German, Welsh

Andi Eigenmann is a Filipino actress and model.

She is the daughter of actor Mark Gil (Raphael John Gil Eigenmann) and actress Jaclyn Jose (Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck).

Andi has a daughter with her former partner, actor Jake Enriquez Ejercito, whose father is the former President of the Philippines Joseph Estrada, and is expecting another daughter with her partner, professional surfer Philmar Alipayo.

Andi’s paternal grandfather is actor Eddie Mesa (born Eduardo de Mesa Eigenmann, the son of Valentin Eigenmann and a Filipino mother surnamed de Mesa). Eddie was born in Manila. Valentin was Swiss, from Waldkirch, St. Gallen.

Andi’s paternal grandmother is actress María Rosa Francisca Catalina “Rosemarie” Gil y Castellvi (or María Rosa Francisca Catalina Castellvi Gil in Filipino, the daughter of Charles Worrell, later Carlos Herreros Gil, Jr., and of María Dolores Castellvi y Mendoza, or María Dolores Mendoza Castellvi in Filipino). Rosemarie was born in Quiapo, Manila. Carlos was the son of Irish-born American police officer, William John Worrell, of Cloughjordan, County Tipperary, and of María Rosario “Rosa” Herreros y Toledo. He was later was adopted by his maternal aunt, Isabel Herreros y Toledo and by Isabel’s husband, Carlos Gil, Sr. Dolores was the daughter of Juan Bautista de Castellví y Hortega de Medina é Ibarrola, who was Spanish, and of Carmen Mendoza Ofilada.

Andi’s maternal grandfather was Edward Lawrence Guck (the son of Edward John Guck and Rosamond Jane Jones). Andi’s grandfather Edward was a United States Air Force personnel, from Marysville, Michigan. Andi’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward Clarence Guck and a Canadian emigrant, Mary Elizabeth Ryan, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Rosamund was the daughter of Charles Peter Jones and Rosetta Weldin Hancock.

Andi’s maternal grandmother was Rosalinda Licup Santa Ana (the daughter of Maximo Francisco Santa Ana and Demetria Vergara Licup). Maximo was the son of Cosme Jorge Santa Ana and Feliciana Francisco.

Sources: Genealogy of Andi Eigenmann (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.myheritage.com

Birth record of Andi’s paternal grandmother, María Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil y Castellvi – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Andi’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles Herreros Worrell – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Andi’s paternal great-great-grandfather, William John Worrell – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Court record of Andi’s paternal great-grandmother, María Dolores (Castellvi y Mendoza) Vda. de Gil – http://www.lawphil.net

Genealogy of Andi’s maternal grandfather, Edward Lawrence Guck – https://www.familysearch.org

Carnes in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Ryan Gregg Carnes

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

Date of Birth: November 21, 1982

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German

Ryan Carnes is an American actor.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather is Donald Marion Carnes (the son of Fay/Faye Roy Carnes and Lula/Lulu Reinhardt). Donald was born in Illinois. Fay was born in Illinois, the son of Charles Alexander Carnes and Ruth America Dunham. Lula was born in Illinois, the son of John Leonard Reinhardt, who was German, and of Mary Elizabeth Curless.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother is Elizabeth B. “Betty” Walmsley (the daughter of Harry Hudson Walmsley and Nina M. Cummins). Elizabeth was born in Illinois. Harry was born in Illinois, the son of Daniel Franklin Walmsley, whose father was English, and of Dora Belle Boyle. Nina was born in Illinois, the daughter of Edward Hayden Cummins, whose father was Irish, and of Elizabeth “Lizzie”.

Source: Obituary of Ryan’s paternal grandfather, Donald M. Carnes – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Graham Marc Verchere

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: February 4, 2002

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, French-Canadian, 1/32 Swiss-French

Graham Verchere is a Canadian actor.

He is a cousin of actor Will Verchere-Gopaulsingh.

Graham’s paternal grandfather was David Gailliard “Dave” Verchère (the son of Arthur Turner Verchère and Sarah Margaret MacNeil). David was born in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada. Arthur was born in Ayr, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Arthur’s father, Arthur Gaillaird Verchère, was born in Jullundur, Punjab, India, the son of Albert Marc Verchère, who was born in Genève, Switzerland, of Swiss-French descent, and of Frances Gordon Turner, who was born in Wiltshire, England. Arthur’s mother, Graham’s great-great-grandmother Emilie Hargitt, was born in West Derby, Lancashire, England. Graham’s great-grandmother Sarah was of part Scottish origin, and was the daughter of John Joseph McNeill and Florence Ann MacDonald.

Graham’s paternal grandmother was named Ann Marilyn “Mary” MacKenzie.

Graham’s maternal grandfather is named Jim Robinson.

Graham’s maternal grandmother is named Jean (the daughter of Anita Cormier). Anita was the daughter of Marc Cormier and Zélia Arsenault.

Sources: Obituary of Graham’s paternal grandmother, Ann Marilyn “Mary” (MacKenzie) Verchere – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Graham’s maternal great-grandfather, David Andrew Johnston – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Graham’s maternal great-grandmother, Anita (Cormier) Johnston – https://www.peacearchnews.com

Birth Name: George Felix Allen

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 8, 1952

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

George Allen is an American politician. A Republican, he served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia, from November 5, 1991 to January 3, 1993, Governor of Virginia, from January 15, 1994 to January 17, 1998, and a U.S. Senator from Virginia, from January 3, 2001 to January 3, 2007.

George is the son of Henrietta “Etty” (Lumbroso) and George Allen (George Herbert Allen), an NFL coach, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. George is married to Susan Brown, with whom he has three children.

George’s father was born in Michigan, with Irish, German, and English ancestry. George’s mother was born in Tunisia, to a Sephardi Jewish family. George has said that he did not know his mother was Jewish until 2006.

George is a member of the Presbyterian faith.

George’s paternal grandfather was Earl Raymond Allen (the son of George P. Allen and Helen D. Alendorph). Earl was born in New York. George’s great-grandfather George was the son of Rufus R. Allen and Eliza Moul.

George’s paternal grandmother was named Loretta M. (possibly O’Hannigan). Loretta was born in New York, and was of Irish descent.

George’s maternal grandfather was named Felix Lumbroso. Felix was born in Tunisia. He was a wine importer, who was imprisoned by the Nazis during World War II.

George’s maternal grandmother was named Eujenie/Jenny Garcin. Eujenie was born in Tunisia.

Sources: Genealogies of George Allen – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

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

Information about the Lumbroso family – https://www.washingtoninstitute.org

08/23/2017 – Addison Timlin – “Fallen” Los Angeles Photocall – Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Addison Jayne Timlin

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

Date of Birth: June 19, 1991

Ethnicity: Irish, other

Addison Timlin is an American actress. Her surname is Irish.

Addison has a daughter with her fiancé, actor Jeremy Allen White.

Allyn in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Jake Robert Allyn

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

Date of Birth: June 20, 1990

Ethnicity: Danish, English, Irish, German, 1/32 Swedish

Jake Allyn is an American actor.

Jake’s brother is film producer and director Conor Allyn.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Allyn Dean Plejdrup (the son of Elmer Plejdrup and Minnie Dorothy Johnson). Allyn was born in Nebraska. Elmer was born in Nebraska, to Danish parents, Paul Larsen Plejdrup and Annie Marie Nielsen. Minnie was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Hans Olaf/Olof Johnson, whose parents were from Sweden and Denmark, and of Christena Elsie Jensen, whose parents were Danish.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was Sharon “Sherrie” Chapman (the daughter of Clarence Leslie Chapman and Dorothy Maxine Moulder). Sharon was born in California. Clarence was born in Kansas. Dorothy was born in Kansas, the son of John Leslie Chapman and Amelia Jacobson, whose parents were Danish. Dorothy was born in Kansas, the daughter of Guy R. Moulder and Marie R. Reich.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Michael “Joe” Gowing (the son of George Gowing and Ann). Joseph was born in New York. George was born in England. Ann was born in New York.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was Moya Elizabeth Brophy (the daughter of Joseph Francis Brophy and Mary Agnes Nally). Moya was born in New York, to parents from Ireland.

Sources: Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandmother, Sharon “Sherrie” (Chapman) Plejdrup – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandmother, Moya Elizabeth (Brophy) Gowing – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Michael Gowing – http://obits.dallasnews.com

McKee in 2011, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Edward Lucky McKee

Place of Birth: San Joaquin, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 1, 1975

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

Lucky McKee is an American director, writer, and actor.

Lucky’s paternal grandfather was Edward Lucky McKee (the son of Glenn/Glen Martin McKee and Rose/Rosa C. Lisler). Edward was born in Oklahoma. Glenn was born in Missouri, the son of Ola. Rose was born in Missouri, to parents from Germany.

Lucky’s paternal grandmother was Clara Juana Canady (the daughter of Edwin G. “Edd/Ed” Canady and Nora B. Smith). Clara was born in Oklahoma. Edwin was born in Kansas, the son of Calvin Gilson Canady and Iva N. Ishmael. Nora was born in Kansas, the daughter of Alonzo Millard Smith and Ary Steeves.

Source: Death record of Lucky’s paternal grandfather, Edward Lucky Edward – http://www.findagrave.com

Shields in 2016, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Kimberly Theresaann Rocco

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 4, 1981

Ethnicity: Italian, as well as English, Irish, Spanish, and possibly some German

Kim Rocco Shields is an American filmmaker.

Kim’s paternal grandfather is Vincent Frederick Rocco (the son of James Rocco and Mary Rohm). Vincent was born in New York. James was born in New York, likely to Italian parents. Mary was born in New York.

Kim’s paternal grandmother is Norma M. Bartoli (the daughter of Louis Bartoli and Theresa Chiavacci/Chiaecci). Norma was born in Pennsylvania. Louis was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, Ceaser/Cesare Bartoli and Celia. Theresa was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, Giacinto Chiavacci and Rosina Bargellini, who was from Pistoia, Tuscany.

Kim’s maternal grandfather is Louis Francis D’Elia (the son of Louis Francis D’Elia and Maria de las Nieves “Mary Ann” Piperno). Kim’s grandfather Louis was born in California. Kim’s great-grandfather Louis was born in Washington, the son of Luigi Filippo “Louis” D’Elia, who was born in Tursi, Matera, Basilicata, Italy, and of Rosa “Rosie” Brancalasso, who was also Italian. Maria was born in Havana, Cuba, the daughter of Raphael/Rafael Hector Fabio Piperno, who was born in Italy, and of Martina Moreno y Fruto, who was born in Spain.

Kim’s maternal grandmother is Ann Marie Stubington (the daughter of Joseph Richard Stubington and Vivian Rose Spellmire). Ann was born in California. Joseph was born in England. Vivian was born in Washington, the daughter of George Henry Spellmire and Blanche Coyle/Cowl.

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

Obituary of Kim’s maternal grandfather, Louis Francis D’Elia – http://www.findagrave.com

Allan in 2014, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Ava Yallouz

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

Date of Birth: March 1, 2000

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

Ava Allan is an American actress and model.

Ava’s paternal grandfather was named Yehouda Yallouz. Yehouda was born in Egypt, to a Jewish family.

Ava’s paternal grandmother was Simone Aboulafia (the daughter of David Aboulafia and Jane). Simone was also an Egyptian Jew.

Ava’s maternal grandfather is named Hans-Wilhelm Kelling. Hans was born in Bremen, Germany.

Ava’s maternal grandmother is Joyce Kay Coy (the daughter of Willis Arthur Coy and Virginia May Patton). Joyce was born in Kentucky. Willis was born in Kentucky, the son of William M. Coy and Mary Frances Spencer. Virginia was the daughter of William Charles Patton and Mary Ellen Shannon.

Sources: Obituary of Ava’s paternal grandmother, Simone (Aboulafia) Yallouz – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Ava’s maternal grandmother, Joyce Kay (Coy) Kelling – http://www.findagrave.com

Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland

Date of Birth: 8 May, 1960

Ethnicity: Irish, as well as 1/8 Scottish

Paul Harrington is an Irish musician. He, along with Charlie McGettigan, are the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, representing Ireland. He is the son of Eileen Mary (Mills) and Joseph James “Joe’ Harrington.

Paul is married to Karol Sadlier.

A MyHeritage DNA test taken by Paul stated that his genetic ancestry is:

*100% Irish, Scottish, and Welsh

Paul’s paternal grandfather was Richard Harrington (the son of John Harrington and Mary Anne Keenan). Richard was born in Dublin. Mary Anne’s mother was Margaret Nolan.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was Susan Kerrigan (the daughter of James Kerrigan and Jane Gerrard). Susan was born in Navan, County Meath. James was the son of Thomas Kerrigan and Sarah Ludlow. Jane was the daughter of Sam Gerrard.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was James Mills (the son of Michael Mills and Mary Ellen O’Reilly). James was born in Dublin. Michael was a Scottish sailor, and was the son of William Mills. Mary was the daughter of James O’Reilly and Margaret Doherty.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Christina Harper (the daughter of Patrick Harper and Mary Peelo). Christina was born in Dublin. Patrick was the son of Charles Harper and Jane McQuillan. Mary was the daughter of John Peelo.

Sources: Family history of Paul Harrington – https://www.myheritage.com

Marriage record of Paul’s paternal grandparents, Richard Harrington and Susan Kerrigan – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Paul’s paternal grandfather, Richard Harrington – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Paul’s paternal grandmother, Susan Kerrigan – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Paul’s paternal great-grandparents, James Kerrigan and Jane Gerrard – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal grandparents, James Mills and Christina Harper – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Baptismal record of Paul’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Ellen O’Reilly – https://www.ancestry.com

Birth record of Paul’s maternal grandmother, Christina Harper – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal great-grandparents, Patrick Harper and Mary Peelo – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Baptismal record of Paul’s maternal great-grandfather, Patrick Harper – https://www.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Matthew W. Davis

Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 8, 1978

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

Matthew Davis is an American actor.

Matthew is married to actress Kiley Casciano.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather is Arthur Woodworth Davis (the son of Ernest L. Davis and May Lyon). Arthur was born in Kentucky. Ernest was born in Kentucky. May was born in Illinois.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother is Marion Elizabeth Ryan (the daughter of Thomas L. Ryan and Lenora/Leonora/Leonore Highlands/Highlander). Marion was born in Iowa. Thomas was born in Indiana, the son of John W. Ryan and Lynn Jenkins. Lenora was born in Ohio, the daughter of Samuel Marion Highlands/Highland/Highlander and Mary Elizabeth Rockhill.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather is Milton Elliot Wadsworth (the son of Thomas Guy Wadsworth and Agnes Victoria Flockhart). Milton was born in Utah. Thomas was born in Iowa, the son of James Wadsworth, whose parents were English, and of Harriet “Hattie” Gregg, who was of Irish descent. Agnes was born in Colorado, the daughter of James Flockhart, who was born in Scotland, and of Caroline Ardner, whose parents were German.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother is Mary Mirian Bailey (the daughter of Leonard Reuben Bailey and Mary Arriminta Butterworth). Mary Mirian was born in Utah. Leonard was born in Utah, the son of Reuben Josiah Bailey, whose parents were English, and of Alice Ellison Park, whose father was the son of Scottish parents and whose mother was English. Mary Arriminta was born in Utah, the daughter of William James Butterworth, who was English, and of Melinda Howard North.

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s father, Jon Kingsley Davis – http://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandmother, Mary Mirian (Bailey) Wadsworth – http://www.legacy.com

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04/15/2019 – Katie Sarife – Warner Bros’ “The Curse of La Llorona” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Katherine Gabriela Sarife

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

Date of Birth: July 1, 1993

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese, possibly other (father)
*English, Scottish, Irish (mother)

Katie Sarife is an American actress.

Her father is Argentinian, and is of fully or partly Lebanese descent. Her mother is American, from Texas, and has English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

Katie’s maternal grandfather was Carrol Dewaine Miller (the son of Elbert Carrol Miller and Annetta/Anita Bernice Mills). Elbert was the son of Elbert William Miller and Carrie Wade Jones. Annetta was the daughter of Roy Lee Mills and Winelle Ollie Allen.

Katie’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Leota Gwinn (the daughter of Harvey Claud Gwinn and Audrey Ruth Pray). Audrey was the daughter of Louis Elbridge Pray and Mary Edna Walker.

Birth Name: Breeda Keely Wool

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

Date of Birth: April 30, 1982

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Breeda Wool is an American actress, writer, and producer.

Her father was born in Cork, Ireland. Her mother is American.

Breeda’s paternal grandparents are named Patrick Wool and Nora Colbert.

Source: Obituary of Breeda’s father – http://spicermullikin.com

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Townsend in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 5, 1989

Ethnicity: Irish, Scottish, English, distant Dutch, possibly other

Najarra Townsend is an American actress.

Najarra’s mother is actress Dorinda Townsend (born Dorinda C. Denny). The surname Townsend comes from Najarra’s maternal stepgrandfather.

Najarra’s maternal grandfather was Jamie Harvey Denny (the son of Elmer Denny and Muriel). Jamie was born in California. Elmer was born in Washington. Muriel was born in California.

Najarra’s maternal grandmother was Maria Caroline Roosevelt Grubb (the daughter of Frederick Ernest Grubb and Theodora Augusta Todd). Maria Caroline was born in New Jersey. Frederick was born in either Northern Ireland or Ireland, the son of Frederick Grubb and Edith Going. Theodora was born in New York, the daughter of Roosevelt Duffie Todd and Jennie Eloise Bedell.

Sources: Obituary of Najarra’s maternal grandfather, Jamie H. Denny – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Najarra’s maternal grandmother, Maria Caroline Roosevelt (Grubb) Denny – http://www.thepeerage.com

Eaton in 2017, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Brando Matthew Eaton

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 17, 1986

Ethnicity: Japanese (paternal grandmother), English, Irish, German

Brando Eaton is an American actor.

Brando’s father is actor Glen Eaton (born Glen Masao Eaton).

Brando’s paternal grandfather is Parley Herkimer Eaton (the son of Parley Warner Miller Eaton and and Eolia J.). Brando’s grandfather Parley was born in Washington, D.C. Brando’s great-grandfather Parley was born in Illinois, the son of Warner Miller Eaton, whose mother was Scottish, and of Maude Verna West. Eolia was born in D.C.

Brando’s paternal grandmother is named Tomiko. Tomiko is of Japanese origin.

Brando’s maternal grandfather was John Ross Thornton (the son of Sidney Thornton and Mildred Eleanor Strickland). John was born in New York. Sidney was born in England. Mildred was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frederick H. Strickland and Edith Mae Dunn, whose mother was Irish.

Brando’s maternal grandmother is Nannette Fenton (the daughter of Randolph Fenton and Anna Frances “Annie” Croker). Nannette was born in Maryland. Randolph was born in Maryland, and was likely the son of Matthew C. Fenton and Harriet Marshall Baylis. Anna was born in New York, the daughter of Edward J. Croker and Maria Briscoe.

Source: Obituary of Brando’s maternal grandfather, John Ross Thornton – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Eimear Anna Quinn

Place of Birth: Mount Merrion, Dublin, Ireland

Date of Birth: 18 December, 1972

Ethnicity: Irish

Eimear Quinn is an Irish singer and songwriter. She is the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1996, representing Ireland.

She is the daughter of Siobhan (Sharkey) and Albert Quinn. A video of them can be seen here.

Eimear is married to radio and television producer Noel Curran, who has been Director-General of the European Broadcasting Union, since 3 May, 2016, and was the Director-General of RTÉ, from 1 February, 2011 to 11 April, 2016. They have two daughters.

Eimear’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Quinn (the son of Albert Quinn and Catherine “Katie” Clifford). Thomas was born in Dublin. Albert was the son of James Quinn and Jane Harborne. Catherine was the daughter of Thomas Clifford and Catherine Carroll.

Eimear’s paternal grandmother was Rose Ennis (the daughter of Martin Ennis and Martha Murphy). Rose was born in Dublin. Martin was the son of Patrick Ennis and Mary Day. Martha was the daughter of Thomas Murphy and Rosanna “Rose” Kenny.

Eimear’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Sharkey (the son of Patrick Joseph Sharkey and Josephine Lawlor). Thomas was born in Dublin. Patrick was the son of John Sharkey and Mary Byrne. Josephine was the daughter of John Lawlor and Elizabeth “Eliza” Gaffney.

Eimear’s maternal grandmother was Eileen Rose Swift (the daughter of William Swift and Bridget Flaherty). Eileen was born in Bombay, British India (now Mumbai, India), to Irish parents, from Dublin. William was a soldier, and was the son of John Swift and Mary Anne Rooney. Bridget was the daughter of Timothy Flaherty and Rose Finlay.

A MyHeritage DNA test taken by Eimear stated that her genetic ancestry is:

*96.0% Irish, Scottish, and Welsh
*3.1% Ashkenazi Jewish
*0.9% Middle Eastern

Sources: Family history of Eimear Quinn – https://blog.myheritage.com
https://www.myheritage.com

Marriage record of Eimear’s paternal grandparents, Thomas Quinn and Rose Ennis – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Eimear’s paternal grandfather, Thomas Quinn – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Eimear’s paternal great-grandfather, Albert Quinn – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Eimear’s paternal great-grandmother, Catherine Clifford – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Eimear’s paternal great-grandmother, Catherine Clifford, on the 1901 Irish Census – http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie

Birth record of Eimear’s paternal grandmother, Rose Ennis – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Eimear’s paternal great-grandparents, Martin Ennis and Martha (Murphy) Ennis, on the 1911 Irish Census – http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie

Birth record of Eimear’s paternal great-grandfather, Martin Ennis – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Eimear’s paternal great-grandfather, Martin Ennis, on the 1901 Irish Census – http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie

Marriage record of Eimear’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Patrick Ennis and Mary Day – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Eimear’s paternal great-grandmother, Martha Murphy – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Eimear’s paternal great-grandmother, Martha Murphy, on the 1901 Irish Census – http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie

Marriage record of Eimear’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Thomas Murphy and Rosanna Kenny – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Eimear’s maternal grandparents, Thomas Sharkey and Eileen Swift – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Eimear’s maternal grandfather, Thomas Sharkey – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Eimear’s maternal great-grandparents, Patrick Sharkey and Josephine Lawlor – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Eimear’s maternal great-grandfather, Patrick Joseph Sharkey – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Eimear’s maternal great-grandmother, Josephine Lawlor, on the 1901 Irish Census – http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie

Marriage record of Eimear’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John Lawlor and Elizabeth Gaffney – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Eimear’s maternal great-grandfather, William Swift – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Eimear’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John Swift and Mary Rooney – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Eimear’s maternal great-grandmother, Bridget Flaherty – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Eimear’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Timothy Flaherty and Rose Finlay – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie