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Mark Grossman

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Birth Name: Mark Glenn Grossman

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

Date of Birth: February 3, 1987

Ethnicity:
*German, Swiss-German, English, Irish (father)
*Polish (mother)

Mark Grossman is an American actor.

He was raised in Arizona.

Mark’s paternal grandfather is Richard Levi Grossman (the son of Ferree Chester Grossman and Mary R. Paxson). Richard was born in Pennsylvania. Ferree was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Levi Landis Grossman and Susanna Bitzen. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph Clayton Paxson and Mary Ann Kling.

Mark’s paternal grandmother is Doris Jeanette Genn (the daughter of Joseph Evert Genn and Ida Lillian Diem). Doris was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Delaware, the son of Nathan Genn and Anna Elizabeth Luff. Ida was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Ivan Harner Diem and Lula Lurania Trout.

Mark’s maternal grandfather is Bruno J. Witkowski (the son of Michael Witkowski and Bronislawa Małolepsza). Bruno was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland. Mark’s great-grandfather Michael was the son of Michael Witkowski, who was from Poznań. Bronislawa was the daughter of John Małolepszy, who was from Warsaw.

Mark’s maternal grandmother is Dorothy Pearl Dobrasz (the daughter of Vincent Dobrasz and Rosalia Wozniak). Dorothy was born in Michigan, to parents from Poland. Vincent was born in Szydłowo, the son of Lawrence Dobrasz and Frances Krawiecka. Rosalia was the daughter of Steve Wozniak and Mary.

Sources: Obituary of Mark’s paternal grandfather, Richard L. Grossman – http://lancasteronline.com

Obituary of Mark’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy P. (Dobrasz) Witkowski – http://legacy.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/


Josh Swickard

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08/07/2018 – Josh Swickard – 2018 Disney|ABC Television Group TCA Summer Press Tour – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 4, 1992

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, 1/64th Swiss-French, possibly other

Josh Swickard is an American model and actor.

Josh’s father is mostly of German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Scots-Irish, as well as some Swiss-French, descent. His Swiss-French ancestor, Emile Humbert-Droz, was born, c. 1830, in Lignières, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Josh’s paternal grandfather is David Allen Swickard (the son of John W. Swickard and Ruth Harper). David was born in Illinois. John was born in Illinois, the son of William McHenry Swickard and Iola May Hardinger. Ruth was born in Illinois, the daughter of Samuel Elihu Harper and Lenna E. Hill.

Josh’s paternal grandmother is Alice Jayne Morris (the daughter of Robert N. Morris and Dorothy E. Berkshire). Alice was born in Illinois. Josh’s great-grandfather Robert was born in Illinois, the son of Robert Morris and Isa Cannon Henderson. Dorothy was born in Illinois, the daughter of Homer Dana Berkshire and Mabel Maude Keplinger.

Josh’s maternal grandparents are named Arthur Brown and Susan.

Source: Obituary of Josh’s paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Morris – http://www.genlookups.com

Frances Conroy

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03/15/2013 – Frances Conroy – PaleyFest 2013 Presents “American Horror Story: Asylum” – Arrivals – Saban Theatre – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Frances Hardman Conroy

Place of Birth: Monroe, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 13, 1953

Ethnicity: Irish, English

Frances Conroy is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Ossie Hardman (Ray) and Vincent Paul Conroy, a business executive.

Frances’ maternal grandfather was Harry Anderson Ray (the son of James Anderson Ray and Ossie Mae Hardman). James was the son of James Andrew Ray and Julia Wood. Ossie was the daughter of Samuel William Hardman and Cynthia A. Wise.

Frances’ maternal grandmother was Myrtle Mobley (the daughter of Coleman T. Mobley and Mary Frances Burton). Coleman was the son of Thomas M. Mobley and Harriet Coleman. Mary was the daughter of Albert Williamson Burton and Martha Louisa Barrett.

Tom Amandes

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Birth Name: Thomas Peter Amandes

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

Date of Birth: March 9, 1959

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

Tom Amandes is an American actor and director.

His father was the son of Greek parents, from Turkey. His mother was of half German and half Irish descent.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was named Constantine George/Gust/Gus Amandes/Armandes/Amanadites. Gust was born in Ordu, Trapizond, Turkey, and was of Greek descent.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was named Deborah Derebey. Deborah was born in Broussa, Turkey, and spoke Greek. Her surname is possibly of Turkish origin.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was William Walter Kottke (the son of Charles C. Kottke and Bertha Zimmerman). William was born in Illinois. Charles was German. Bertha was born in Illinois, to German parents.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was Esther Shaughnessy (the daughter of Edward J. Shaughnessy and Bridget Poland). Esther was born in Illinois. Edward and Bridget were born in Illinois, both of them to Irish parents.

Sources: Birth record of Tom’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Tom’s father – http://files.usgwarchives.net

Marriage record of Tom’s paternal grandparents, Constantine George/Gust/Gus Amandes/Armandes/Amanadites and Deborah Derebey – https://www.familysearch.org

Tom’s maternal grandfather, William Walter Kottke, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tom’s maternal grandmother, Esther Shaughnessy, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Keith Hernandez

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05/15/2018 – Keith Hernandez – Keith Hernandez’s “I’m Keith Hernandez” Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in New York City on May 15, 2018 – Barnes & Noble – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 20, 1953

Ethnicity:
*Spanish (father)
*English, Scottish, Irish (mother)

Keith Hernandez is an American Major League Baseball player. He is a first baseman.

Keith is the son of Jacqueline and John Hernandez.

Keith’s paternal grandfather was named Juan Hernandez-Garcia. Juan was born specifically in Linares, Andalucia, Spain.

Keith’s paternal grandmother was named Maria Socorro. Maria was born in Spain.

Keith’s maternal grandfather was R.D. Jordan (the son of John Henry Jordan and Lillie Forse).

Keith’s maternal grandmother was Maudie E. Wright (the daughter of Thomas Wright and Mary Belle Drawhorn).

Amy Huberman

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02/23/2012 – Amy Huberman – 7th Annual “Oscar Wilde: Honoring The Irish In Film” Pre-Academy Awards Event – Arrivals – Bad Robot – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland

Date of Birth: March 20, 1979

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish, English
*mother – Irish

Amy Huberman is an Irish actress. She is the daughter of Sandra and Harold Huberman, a designer, painter, and author. Her father was born in London, England. Her mother was from County Wexford, Ireland.

Amy is married to professional rugby union player Brian O’Driscoll, with whom he has two children.

Amy’s paternal grandfather was Phineas “Pinkie” Huberman. Phineas was a Polish Jewish immigrant.

Amy’s paternal grandmother was Hilda Stone. Hilda was likely of English (non-Jewish) background.

 

Joanie Dodds

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Birth Name: Joan Ann Dodds

Place of Birth: September 20, 1981

Date of Birth: Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish, Welsh, English, German, Scottish

Joanie Dodds is an American model, television personality, and television host. She is known for being a contestant on the sixth season of America’s Next Top Model and for working as a carpenter on TLC’s reality program Trading Spaces (as Joanie Sprague).

A 23andme DNA test whose results were displayed here showed that her genetic ancestry is:

——–*44.7% British & Irish
——–*32.2% French & German
——–*17.8% Broadly Northwestern European
——–*2.9% Scandinavian
——–*1.1% Finnish
*0.7% Broadly European

Joanie’s paternal grandfather is Robert Warren Dodds (the son of Robert Warren Dodds and Davetta Dyer). Joanie’s grandfather Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Joanie’s great-grandfather Robert was born in Pennsylvania, the son of William Dodds, who was English, and of Elizabeth Conn. Davetta was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of David H. Dyer, whose parents were Irish, and of Sarah A. Evans, who was born in England, to Welsh parents.

Joanie’s paternal grandmother is Virginia May Martsolf (the daughter of Albert Kenneth Martsolf and Viola May Welsh). Virginia was born in Pennsylvania. Albert was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Albert Frederick Martsolf and Lula M. Rhodes. Viola was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Albert Lloyd Welsh, whose parents were from England and Wales, and of Mary A. McDonald.

Source: Obituary of Joanie’s paternal grandmother, Virginia May (Martsolf) Dodds – http://dignitymemorial.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Tom Kenny

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09/24/2012 – Tom Kenny – “Frankenweenie” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Thomas James Kenny

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

Date of Birth: July 13, 1962

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Irish, German
*mother – Irish

Tom Kenny is an American actor, voice artist, and comedian. He is the son of Theresa Bridget (Donigan) and Paul Austin Kenny.

Tom’s mother was born in New York, to Irish parents. His father was of one half English, one quarter Irish, and one quarter German descent.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Paul V. Kenny (the son of Jeffrey Kenny and Debbie Cullinane). Jeffrey was born in England. Debbie was born in Dublin, Ireland.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was Catherine B. Wilson (the daughter of Shane Wilson and Abigail Kucher). Shane was born in London, England. Abigail was born in Berlin, Germany.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was David Donigan. David was born in Kilkenny, Ireland.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was Ginger Docherty. Ginger was born in Limerick, Ireland.

Source: Genealogy of Tom Kenny – https://www.geni.com/people/Tom-Kenny/6000000026078005920

 


David Corenswet

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Birth Name: David Packard Corenswet

Date of Birth: c. 1993

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

David Corenswet is an American actor. He is known for co-starring on the show The Politician.

David’s father, John Corenswet, had been a stage actor. He was from a Jewish family from New Orleans, Louisiana, with roots there stretching back to the 1860s. David tagged a Christmas picture of himself and his sister, “jewsonchristmas.”

David’s mother, who has ancestry in New York, Kentucky, and Nova Scotia, is the daughter of Edward Packard, who came up with the Choose Your Own Adventure idea.

David’s paternal grandfather was Sam J. Corenswet, Jr. (the son of Samuel/Sam Corenswet and Hilda Seelig). David’s grandfather Sam was born in Louisiana. David’s great-grandfather Sam was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and was the son of Solomon Corenswet and Rosa Rabinowitz. Hilda was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Philipp Wolf Seelig, a German Jewish immigrant, and of Dora Bertha Lazarus, who was born in Louisiana, to German Jewish parents.

David’s paternal grandmother was Ann/Anne R. Schornstein (the daughter of Richard Schornstein and Sarah Cecile Alcus). Ann was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Richard was born in Texas, the son of Simel/Samuel Schornstein, who was a Jewish emigrant, from Welitchka, Austria, and of Emma Bonart, who was born in New York, to Jewish emigrant parents, her father from Krakow, Poland, and her mother from Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Sarah was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Samuel/Sam T. Alcus, who was born in Louisiana, to German Jewish parents, and of Felicie/Felicia/Falicia Levy, who was born in Louisiana, to a German Jewish father and a French Jewish mother.

David’s maternal grandfather is author, lawyer, essayist, and poet Edward Packard (Edward Burtt Packard, Jr., the son of Edward Burtt Packard and Charlotte Eden/Stenson Burne). David’s grandfather Edward was born in New York, and created the concept for the Choose Your Own Adventure books. David’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Roslindale, Massachusetts, the son of Edward Henry Packard and Lillian Edna Burtt, who was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. Charlotte was the daughter of Richard Cotton Walker Burne, who was born in Dublin, Ireland; and of Charlotte/Lottie Anna Stinson.

David’s maternal grandmother was Rosa Barret Covington (the daughter of Robert Wells Covington and Rosa Robinson Barret). David’s grandmother Rosa was born in New York, to parents from Kentucky. Robert was the son of Robert Wells Covington and Mary Wickliffe Cooper. David’s great-grandmother Rosa was the daughter of Mason Wilson Brown Barret and Rosa Johnston Robinson.

Sources: Genealogy of David Corenswet (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of David’s paternal grandparents, Sam J. Corenswet, Jr. and Ann/Anne R. Schornstein – https://www.familysearch.org

David’s paternal grandfather, Sam J. Corenswet, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of David’s paternal great-grandparents, Samuel/Sam Corenswet and Hilda Seelig – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

David’s paternal great-grandmother, Hilda Seelig, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of David’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.ics.uci.edu

Marriage record of David’s paternal great-grandparents, Richard Schornstein and Sarah Cecile Alcus – https://www.familysearch.org

David’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Samuel/Sam T. Alcus and Felicie/Felicia/Falicia Levy, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of David’s maternal great-grandparents, Edward Burtt Packard and Charlotte Eden/Stenson Burne – https://www.familysearch.org

David’s maternal great-grandparents, Edward Burtt Packard and Charlotte Eden/Stenson Burne, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth records of David’s maternal great-grandmother, Charlotte Stenson Burne – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of David’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Richard Cotton Walker Burne and Charlotte/Lottie Anna Stinson – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s maternal grandmother, Rosa Barret (Covington) Packard – https://www.cpti.ws

Dan Fouts

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Fouts in 2016, photo by Keith Homan/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Daniel Francis Fouts

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 10, 1951

Ethnicity: German, Welsh, Irish, possibly other

Dan Fouts is an American football player. He was a quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL).

Dan is the son of Julie (Morgan) and Bob Fouts, a sports broadcaster. He is married to Jeri Martin.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was John Oliver Fouts (the son of William Barton Fouts and Mary Quinn). John was born in California. William was born in Indiana, the son of John Fouts and Sophia Bunnell. Mary’s parents were Irish.

Dan’s paternal grandmother was named Matilda Louise Bricker (the daughter of Frank Bricker and Louise). Matilda was born in California.

Sources: Obituaries of Dan’s father – https://www.legacy.com
https://www.findagrave.com

Jason Olive

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02/14/2012 – Jason Olive – Tyler Perry’s “Good Deeds” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regal Cinemas L.A. Live – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jason Lawrence Olive

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: February 10, 1972

Ethnicity:
*50% African-American
*37.5% Irish
*12.5% Ashkenazi Jewish

Jason Olive is an American actor and model.

Jason is a cousin of actress Monique Gabriela Curnen. Jason’s mother and Monique’s father are siblings.

Jason is said to have Chippewa (Ojibwe) Native American ancestry. It is not clear whether this Chippewa Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.

Jason’s paternal grandfather was Lewis/Louis Cortez Olive (the son of Hugh Olive and Mary Dunlap). Lewis was born in Tennessee, and was listed as “Negro” on the 1930 U.S. Census. Mary was born in Tennessee.

Jason’s paternal grandmother was Catherine Brown (the daughter of Henry Brown and Catherine Page). Jason’s grandmother Catherine was born in Kentucky, and was listed as “Negro” on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Jason’s maternal grandfather was Frank L. Curnen (the son of Edward Charles Curnen and Florence Mayer). Frank was born in Connecticut. Edward was born in New York, to Irish parents, Luke Curnen and Annie Doyle. Florence was born in New York, the daughter of Max/William Mayer, who was a German Jew, from Oberissenheim, Hessia, and of Sarah Rice, who was also Jewish.

Jason’s maternal grandmother was Mary/Marietta A. Atkinson (the daughter of Matthew Attkinson and Mary E. Kehoe). Mary was born in Illinois. Matthew was born in Illinois, the son of Matthew Attkinson, whose parents were Irish, and of Sarah Ann Nolan, whose parents were also Irish. Jason’s great-grandmother Mary was born in Illinois, the daughter of John Kehoe, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary E. Carolan, whose parents were also Irish.

Sources: Marriage record of Jason’s paternal grandparents, Lewis/Louis Cortez Olive and Catherine Brown – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jason’s maternal grandfather, Frank L. Curnen – http://www.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Jason’s maternal great-grandparents, Edward Charles Curnen and Florence Mayer – http://www.familysearch.org

Jason’s maternal great-grandparents, Edward Charles Curnen and Florence Mayer, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jason’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Max/William Mayer and Sarah Rice – https://familysearch.org

Jessica Lee Keller

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08/15/2018 – Jessica Lee Keller – 14th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival – “The Way It Begins” Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Koochiching, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: December 30, 1980

Ethnicity:
*father – German, Swedish, French-Canadian
*mother – English, Irish, Scottish, German, some Swiss-German

Jessica Lee Keller is an American actress.

Jessica’s paternal grandfather was John Daniel Keller (the son of John Joseph Keller and Lillie Elsie Olson). Jessica’s grandfather John was born in Minnesota. Jessica’s great-grandfather John was born in Minnesota, the son of George W. Keller, whose parents were German, and of Susanna Theissen, whose parents were German. Lillie was born in Minnesota, to Swedish parents, Daniel William Olson and Amelia Andersdotter.

Jessica’s paternal grandmother was Lorraine Bernice Carufel (the daughter of Charles Nels Carufel and Roselia/Rosella/Rosalie “Rose” Cook). Lorraine was born in Wisconsin. Charles was born in Wisconsin, the son of Octave Peter Carufel, whose parents were from Québec, Canada, and of Mary Dufresne, whose parents were also from Québec. Roselia was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of John Cook, whose parents were German, and of Mary Denise Parent, whose parents were also German.

Jessica’s maternal grandfather was Robert Allen/Allan Doten (the son of Allan Leroy Doten and Stella Mae Lentz). Robert was born in Minnesota. Allan was born in Minnesota, the son of James Madison Doten and Margaret Olive Green. Stella was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Charles William Lentz, whose parents were German, and of Adelaide Reynolds Smith.

Jessica’s maternal grandmother was Patricia Caroline Dickerson (the daughter of Ralph Dickerson and Venita/Veneta G. Kulm). Patricia was born in Kansas. Ralph was born in Kansas, the son of Joseph Beattie Dickerson and Harriet Isabella Wagner. Venita was born in Kansas, the daughter of George W. Kulm, whose parents were German, and of Caroline, whose parents were from Switzerland and Germany.

Sources: Obituary of Jessica’s paternal grandmother, Lorraine Bernice (Carufel) Keller – http://simonetfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Jessica’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Caroline (Dickerson) Doten – http://legacy.com

Jessica Keenan Wynn

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07/16/2018 – Jessica Keenan Wynn – “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” World Premiere – Arrivals – Hammersmith Apollo – London, UK – Photo Credit: Mike Raison / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jessica Keenan Armstrong

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 12, 1986

Ethnicity: English, Irish, one eighth Ashkenazi Jewish

Jessica Keenan Wynn is an American actress and singer.

She is the daughter of Edwyna (Keenan) and Roger Armstrong.

Jessica’s maternal grandfather was actor Keenan Wynn (born Francis Xavier Aloysius James Jeremiah Keenan Wynn, the son of Ed Wynn and Hilda Keenan). Keenan was born in New York. Ed Wynn was an actor and comedian, and was born Isaiah Edwin Leopold in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Jewish emigrant parents, Joseph/Leiser Leopold, who was born in Prague, Czechia, and Rosa/Emily/Minnie Greenberg, who was born in Istanbul, Turkey.

Jessica’s great-grandmother Hilda was an actress and vaudeville performer. She was born in New York, and was the daughter of Frank Keenan (James Francis Keenan), an actor, who was born in Iowa, to an Irish father; and of Katherine Agnes Long, who was born in New Brunswick, Canada, to Irish parents.

Jessica’s maternal grandmother was Sharley Jean Hudson (the daughter of John L. Hudson and Blanche Viola Babcock). Blanche was the daughter of Samuel Alonzo Babcock and Sessie Anna Holmes.

Sources: Genealogy of Jessica’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Jessica’s maternal grandfather, Keenan Wynn – https://www.findagrave.com

Jessica’s maternal grandfather, Keenan Wynn, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jessica’s maternal great-grandmother, Hilda Keenan, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jessica’s maternal grandmother, Sharley Jean Hudson – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Jessica’s maternal great-grandmother, Blanche Viola Babcock – https://www.genealogy.com

Peter Garrett

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Birth Name: Peter Robert Garrett

Place of Birth: Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia

Date of Birth: 16 April, 1953

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Northern Irish, German

Peter Garrett is an Australian musician, environmentalist, activist, former politician. He is the lead singer of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil. He was a Member of the Australian Parliament for Kingsford Smith, from 9 October, 2004 to 5 August, 2013, Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts, from 3 December, 2007 to 14 September, 2010, and Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, from 14 September, 2010 to 26 June, 2013.

He is married to Doris Ricono-Garrett, with whom he has three children.

Peter’s paternal grandfather was Tom Vernon Garrett (the son of Thomas William Garrett and Helen Alice Maud Applewhaite). Peter’s grandfather Tom was born in London, England. Peter’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in Wollongong, New South Wales, the son of Thomas Garrett and Mary Ann Elizabeth Creagan. Helen was the daughter of John Lythcote Applewhaite and Lucy Hannah Langdon.

Peter’s paternal grandmother was Nora Ellen Magill (the daughter of Martin Magill and Nora Marshall). Peter’s grandmother Nora was born in New South Wales. Martin was the son of William John Magill and Jane McIlrath. Peter’s great-grandmother Nora was the daughter of Henry/Harry Marshall and Ellen King.

Peter’s maternal grandfather was Leonard Basil Collin (the son of John Collin and Adelaide Maud Hillier). Leonard was born New South Wales. Adelaide was the daughter of Isaac Hillier and Elizabeth Pybus.

Peter’s maternal grandmother was Emily Jane Bateson (the daughter of John Bateson and Amelia Adelaide Haar). Emily was born in Victoria, Australia. John was the son of Josiah Bateson and Elizabeth Newman. Amelia was the daughter John Fredrick Haar and Wilhelmina Ernestina Juliana Russack.

Camille Keaton

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04/01/2016 – Camille Keaton – 2016 Days of the Dead Los Angeles Convention & Film Festival – Day 1 – Marriott Burbank Hotel & Convention Center – Burbank, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Camille Norma Alice Constance Keaton

Place of Birth: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 20, 1947

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Dutch, Scottish

Camille Keaton is an American actress and model. She is the daughter of Barbara Jane Tichenor and actor Buster Keaton Jr. (Joseph Talmadge Keaton).

Camille’s paternal grandfather was actor, comedian, film director, producer, screenwriter, and stunt performer Buster Keaton (born Joseph Frank Keaton; the son of Joe Keaton and Myra Keaton). Joe and Mya were both vaudeville performers and actors. Joe was born Joseph Frank Hallie Keaton, and was the son of Joseph Francis Keaton and Lydia/Libbie Jane Shireey. Myra was born Myra Edith Cutler, and was the daughter of Frank Luke Cutler and Sarah Elizabeth Shaffer.

Camille’s paternal grandmother was actress Natalie Talmadge (the daughter of Frederick H. Talmadge and Margaret Louise “Peg” Jose/Brown). Frederick was the son of William James Talmadge and Martha Ann Olmstead. Margaret was likely of Irish descent.

Camille’s maternal grandfather was George Emmons Tichenor (the son of John Blake Tichenor and Grace E. Emmons). John was the son of George Edward Tichenor and Anna Blake. Grace was the daughter of Thomas K. Emmons and Julia E. Reebuck.

Camille’s maternal grandmother was Hildah Jane Coon (the daughter of William Martin Coon and Cora May Shellenbarger). William was the son of Martin Wilber Coon and Jennie Lovisa Carruthers. Cora was the daughter of Henry Francis Shellenbarger and Letta Beatrice Sharp.

 


Zak Williams

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Birth Name: Zachary Pym Williams

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 11, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, German, French
*mother – Italian, Swedish

Zak Williams is an American actor.

He is the son of actress and dancer Valerie Velardi and comedian, actor, director, producer, writer, and singer Robin Williams (Robin McLaurin Williams). His half-sister is actress Zelda Williams.

Zak’s paternal great-great-great-grandfather, Anselm Joseph McLaurin, was a Senator from Mississippi and a Governor of Mississippi.

Zak’s paternal grandfather was Robert Fitzgerald Williams (the son of Robert R. Williams and Ellanora/Ollana E. Fitzgerald). Zak’s grandfather Robert was born in Indiana. Zak’s great-grandfather Robert was the son of Haywood Ross Williams and Mary Elizabeth Riley. Ellanora was the daughter of Joseph J. Fitzgerald and Sarah M. Whitlon.

Zak’s paternal grandmother was Laura McLaurin Janin (the daughter of Robert Amistead Janin and Laura McLaurin Berry). Zak’s grandmother Laura was born in Mississippi. Robert was the son of Herbert Lawrence Janin and Julia Louisa/Louise Fassmann. Zak’s great-grandmother Laura was the daughter of John Pleasant Berry and Stella May McLaurin. Zak’s grandmother Laura later took on the surname of her own stepfather, Robert Forrest Smith.

Zak’s maternal grandfather was Leonard D. Velardi (the son of Nicholas Velardi and Jennie Ruotolo). Leonard was born in Connecticut. Nicholas was Italian. Jennie’s father was Italian.

Zak’s maternal grandmother was named Lorraine Anderson.

Sources: Notes on Zak’s father’s ancestry – http://vita-brevis.org

Genealogies of Zak Williams (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Zak’s father – http://famouskin.com
http://www.wikitree.com
http://www.findagrave.com

Zak’s paternal grandfather, Robert Fitzgerald Williams, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Marriage record of Zak’s paternal great-grandparents, Robert R. Williams and Ellanora/Ollana E. Fitzgerald – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Zak’s paternal great-grandfather, Robert Amistead Janin (through Robert’s brother) (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Article about Zak’s paternal great-great-great-grandfather, Governor and Senator Anselm J. McLaurin – http://mshistory.k12.ms.us

Zak’s maternal grandfather, Leonard D. Velardi, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zak’s maternal grandfather, Leonard D. Velardi – https://www.familysearch.org

Sean Clements

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Birth Name: Sean Michael Clements

Place of Birth: Cheshire, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 4, 1981

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Scottish

Sean Clements is an American writer, comedian, television producer, and podcast host.

Sean’s paternal grandfather was James Crawford Clements (the son of John Clements and Lulu Brown). James was born in Saskatchewan, Canada. Sean’s great-grandparents John and Lulu were listed as “English” and “Irish”, respectively, on the Canadian Prairie Provinces 1926 Census. John was the son of George Clements and Mary Lowry. Lulu was the daughter of James Brown and Ethel.

Sean’s paternal grandmother is Ilene Helen Batterson (the daughter of William Batterson/Patterson and Grace). Ilene was born in either Saskatchewan or Ontario, Canada. William was born in Scotland. Grace was born in Ontario.

Sean’s maternal grandmother is Esther Mae Dunphy (the daughter of Owen Patrick Dunphy and Catherine “Kate” Ross). Esther was born in Massachusetts. Owen was born in Massachusetts, the son of Patrick Dunphy, who was Irish, and of Bridget Harvey, who was born in England, to Irish parents. Catherine was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, William John Ross and Bessie Mary Connelly.

Sources: Obituary of Sean’s paternal grandfather, James Crawford Clements – http://csnh.tributes.com

Naturalization record of Sean’s paternal grandmother, Ilene Helen Batterson – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sean’s maternal grandmother, Esther Mae (Dunphy) O’Brien – http://clancy-palumbofuneralhome.com

Photo by Debby Wong/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Sarati

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03/04/2018 – Sarah Ashley – 2018 Golden Soiree Oscar Celebration – Arrivals – Warwick LA Nightclub – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Sarati Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sarah Ashley Toups

Place of Birth: College Station, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 17, 1995

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather), English, Cajun/French, German, Irish, 1/16th Ashkenazi Jewish

Sarati is an American actress and model. She is the daughter of Sharon Belinda (Salvato) and David Richard Toups.

Sarati’s paternal grandfather was Robert Edward Toups (the son of Robert Edward Toups and Patricia Anna Weinberg). Sarati’s great-grandfather Robert was likely the son of George E. Toups and Helena/Lena Bourgeois, who were Cajuns. Patricia was the daughter of Harold/Harald Weinberg, who was born in Louisiana, to a German Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother, and Mercedes S./M., who was also born in Louisiana.

Sarati’s paternal grandmother was Mary Antoinette Eastland (the daughter of James Eldridge Eastland and Frances Matilda Kneisel). James was the son of Milton George Eastland and Minnie Elizabeth Riddle. Frances was the daughter of Paul O. Kneisel, who was German, and Frances Alice/Alicia Farrell, whose father was born in Louisiana and whose mother was born in Scotland; all of Frances’ grandparents were Irish.

Sarati’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Peter “Joe” Salvato (the son of Pietro/Peter/Pete Salvato and Vita Lena Stratta/Strader). Peter was born in Louisiana, to Sicilian parents, Nuncio/Nunzio Salvato and Louise/Luigia Augello. Lena was born in Sicily, Italy, the daughter of Giuseppe/Joseph Stratta/Strada and Angelina/Angie Loria.

Sarati’s maternal grandmother was Lella Mae Pennington (the daughter of John Wesley Pennington and Leota L. Whittington). John was the son of William Mack Pennington and Nancy Elizabeth Bishop. Leota was the daughter of Silas Franklin Whittington and Manirva Jane Cargill.

Sources: Likely Sarati’s great-grandfather, Robert Edward Toups, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Sarati’s great-great-grandfather, Harold/Harald Weinberg, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Harold/Harald on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Sarati’s great-grandmother, Frances Matilda Kneisel, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Frances on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Frances on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Genealogy of Sarati’s maternal grandmother, Lella Mae Pennington (through her own brother, Val L. Pennington) – https://www.findagrave.com/

 

Joe Buck

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Birth Name: Joseph Francis Buck

Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

Date of Birth: April 25, 1969

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English

Family Background: Joe Buck is an American sportscaster.

Buck is/was the son of John Francis Buck and Carole Lintzenich.

Joe Buck’s paternal grandparents were Earle Henry Buck and Kathleen Eleanor Fox.

Buck’s maternal grandparents were Jas F. Lintzenich and Lillie.

Source: Geni.com

 

Arthur Gebhardt

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Birth Name: Arthur Fred Gebhardt

Place of Birth: Rockville, Connecticut, USA

Date of Birth: February 26, 1929

Ethnicity: German, Irish, possibly Ashkenazi Jewish, and other

Family Background: Arthur Gebhardt was a leading Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a well regarded gauge maker from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft.

Arthur was the son of Carl Frederick Gebhardt and Mary Catherine Pfeiffer.

His maternal grandparents were Edward James Pfeiffer and Mary Jane Doherty. Mary’s parents were born in Ireland.

Arthur is listed on some websites of having partial Jewish ancestry. This is unverified but possible.

Source: ancestry.com records

https://www.myheritage.com/names/arthur_gebhardt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Gebhardt

 

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