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Jocelin Donahue

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10/29/2019 – Jocelin Donahue – “Doctor Sleep” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theater – Westwood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com – Contact (1-866-551-7827) – Portrait Face Count: 1

Birth Name: Jocelin Yvonne Donahue

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

Date of Birth: November 8, 1981

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Jocelin Donahue is an American actress.


Robia Rashid

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09/06/2018 – Robia Rashid – The Paley Center For Media’s 2018 PaleyFest Fall TV Previews – Netflix – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media, 465 North Beverly Drive – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Robia Sara Rashid

Place of Birth: Vermont, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 30, 1977

Ethnicity:
*Pakistani (father)
*Bohemian Czech, English, Irish (mother)

Robia Rashid is an American television writer, producer, and showrunner.

Her father is from Pakistan. Her mother has Bohemian Czech, English, and Irish ancestry. Robia is married to Michael Oppenhuizen, with whom she has one child.

Robia’s maternal grandfather was Louis F. Pobuda (the son of Nicholas/Nickolas/Ignatius/Ignoe Frank “Nick” Pobuda and Barbara Hilbert). Louis was born in Michigan, to parents from Bohemia, Czechoslovakia. Nicholas was the son of Josef Pobuda and Josefe Martinek. Barbara was the daughter of Joseph Hilbert and Kathrena.

Robia’s maternal grandmother was named Georgiana E. Pollard (the daughter of Henry Charles Edward Pollard and Georgiana). Robia’s grandmother Georgiana was born in New Jersey.

Sources: Obituary of Robia’s maternal grandfather, Louis F. Pobuda – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Robia’s maternal step-great-grandmother, Rosa/Rosemary Anna (Sindelar) Pobuda – http://www.familysearch.org

Bertie Ahern

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10/06/2014 – Bertie Ahern – “Love, Rosie” World Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon West End – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Bartholomew Patrick Ahern

Place of Birth: Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

Date of Birth: 12 September 1951

Ethnicity: Irish

Bertie Ahern is an Irish politician. He served as the 11th Taoiseach, from 26 June, 1997 to 7 May, 2008, among many other duties. He is the son of farmers Julia (Hourihane) and Cornelius “Con” Ahern.

Bertie is married to Miriam Kelly, but they have since been legally separated. Their older daughter, Georgina Ahern, is married to singer Nicky Byrne. Their younger daughter, Cecelia Ahern, is a novelist.

Bertie’s paternal grandfather was Maurice Ahern (the son of Cornelius “Con” Ahern and Anne Corrigan). Maurice was born in Ballingarry, County Cork.

Bertie’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Ahern (the daughter of David Ahern and Mary Dempsy). Ellen was born in Ballyfeard, County Cork.

Bertie’s maternal grandfather was Bartholomew Hourihane (the son of Bartholomew Hourihane and Hannah Brien). Bertie’s grandfather Bartholomew was born in Castlehaven, County Cork.

Bertie’s maternal grandmother was Catherine “Kate” Mahony (the daughter of William Mahony and Catherine “Kate” Shea). Bertie’s grandmother Kate was born in Ballytibbot, County Cork. William was the son of William Mahony. Bertie’s great-grandmother Catherine was the daughter of John Shea.

Sources: Marriage record of Bertie’s parents – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Bertie’s father – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Bertie’s paternal grandparents, Maurice Ahern and Ellen Ahern – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Baptismal record of Bertie’s paternal grandfather, Maurice Ahern – https://www.ancestry.com

Birth record of Bertie’s paternal grandmother, Ellen Ahern – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Bertie’s mother – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Bertie’s mother on the 1911 Irish Census –https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Bertie’s maternal grandparents, Bartholomew Hourihane and Kate Mahony – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Bertie’s maternal grandfather, Bartholomew Hourihane – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Bertie’s maternal grandmother, Catherine “Kate” Mahony – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Bertie’s maternal great-grandparents, William Mahony and Catherine “Kate” Shea – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Pierce Gagnon

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10/18/2016 – Pierce Gagnon – “The Eagle Huntress” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Pacific Theatres at the Grove, 189 The Grove Drive – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com 

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

Date of Birth: July 25, 2005

Ethnicity: French-Canadian (one quarter), English, German, Irish, Scottish

Pierce Gagnon is an American actor.

Pierce’s mother is of English, Irish, German, Scottish descent. His father’s ancestry is one half French-Canadian, one quarter German, and one quarter a mix of English and Irish.

Pierce’s paternal grandfather is Robert James Gagnon (the son of George Omer Gagnon and Rosalie Rita Wahl). George was the son of Arthur Gagnon and Laura Lina Boudreau, and was of French-Canadian descent. Rosalie was the daughter of ethnic German parents, John Wahl/Wal, who was born in Poland, and Marie Cecilia Thomann, who was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France.

Pierce’s paternal grandmother is Karen L. Preston (the daughter of Melvin Roland Preston and Helen Lorraine Rheaume). Melvin was the son of Ralph Eugene Preston and Edythe Jane Trumbull. Helen was the daughter of Joseph Dollard Rheaume, who was French-Canadian, and of Ida Alice Poissant, whose parents were French-Canadian.

Pierce’s maternal grandfather is Jerry Edward Whitehead Hagan (the son of Peter Monroe Hagan and Evelyn Brown Chaney). Peter was the son of Harold Lamar Black and Gertrude Hagan. Evelyn was the daughter of Henry Arlo Chaney and Rhoda Elvira McMahan.

Pierce’s maternal grandmother is Lynne J. Brush (the daughter of Glenn Alvin Brush and Anna Harriett Adams). Glenn was the son of Willis Richard Brush and Hattie Mae Turnage. Anna was the daughter of Glendon Thomas Adams and Icie Ione Hodge.

Sources: Obituary of Pierce’s great-grandmother, Rosalie Rita Wahl – https://sv.findagrave.com

Obituary of Pierce’s great-grandfather, Melvin Roland Preston – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary and genealogy of Pierce’s great-grandfather, Peter Monroe Hagan – https://sv.findagrave.com

Obituary of Pierce’s great-grandfather, Glenn Alvin Brush – https://www.legacy.com

Mickey Sumner

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09/16/2017 – Mickey Sumner – “Battle of the Sexes” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Brigitte Michael Sumner

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

Date of Birth: 19 January, 1984

Ethnicity: English, smalleramounts of Irish and Scottish

Mickey Sumner is an English actress.

She is the daughter of actress, film producer, director, environmental activist, and socialite Trudie Styler and musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, activist, and philanthropist Sting (born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner). She is the sister of musician and music producer Eliot Sumner and half-sister of musician Joe Sumner.

Mickey is married to Chris Kantrowitz.

Mickey’s paternal grandfather was Ernest Matthew Sumner (the son of Thomas Matthew K. Sumner and Agnes Wright). Ernest was born in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Thomas was the son of Richard Kellett Halfnight Sumner and Annie Fowler Brown. Agnes was the daughter of Robert Henry Wright and Agnes Murphy, who was of Irish origin.

Mickey’s paternal grandmother was Audrey Cowell (the daughter of Ernest Edgar Cowell and Margaret Espy Hill). Ernest was the son of James Cowell, whose father was born in Onchan, Isle of Man, to a Scottish-born mother, and of Mary E. Margaret was the daughter of Robert Hill and Annie Elizabeth Hindson, whose mother was Irish.

Mickey’s maternal grandfather was named John Harry Styler.

Mickey’s maternal grandmother was named Pauline M. Brassington.

Source: Genealogy of Mickey Sumner (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Hunter March

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07/23/2017 – Hunter March – “The Emoji Movie” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Hunter Ellis March

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 5, 1991

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% mix of German and some Czech Bohemian
*12.5% British Isles [English, Scottish, Irish]
*12.5% Swedish

Hunter March is an American television host, Youtuber, actor, and producer.

Both of his grandfathers were Jewish.

Hunter’s paternal grandfather was actor and comedian Hal March (born Harold Mendelson; the son of Leon Mendelson/Mendelovitch and Ethel/Ethyl Schoenfield/Shienfield). Hal was born in California, to Jewish parents from Romania.

Hunter’s paternal grandmother was actress Candy Toxton (born Florence Ann Tockstein; the daughter of Edward Adolph Tockstein and Theresa/Teresa Josephine Stratman). Candy was born in Missouri. Edward was born in Illinois, the son of Adolph David Tockstein, whose parents were from Bohemia and Germany, and of Hulda Elizabeth Hesse, whose parents were German. Theresa was born in Missouri, the daughter of Xavier Francis Stratman/Strothmann, whose parents were German, and of Anna Maria Feldkemper, whose parents were also German.

Hunter’s maternal grandfather is Robert Wolff (the son of Louis Wolff/Wolf and Gussie Gluck). Robert was born in New York. Louis was born in New York, to German Jewish parents, William Wolff/Wolf and Augusta/Auguste Davis. Gussie was born in Hungary, to Jewish parents, Adolf Gluck and Rosa Lexkovisz.

Hunter’s maternal grandmother is Donna Rae Magnuson (the daughter of Carl Albin Magnuson and Melva Rae Mighell). Donna was born in Colorado. Carl was born in Colorado, to Swedish parents, John Magnuson and Ida Gustafson. Melva was born in Illinois, the daughter of Ray Mighell and Onida/Ouida Lillian Henry.

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

Marriage record of Hunter’s maternal grandparents, Robert Wolff and Donna Rae Magnuson – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Hunter’s maternal great-grandparents, Louis Wolff/Wolf and Gussie Gluck – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Hunter’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Wolff/Wolf – https://www.familysearch.org

Hunter’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Wolff/Wolf, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Gavin Leatherwood

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06/15/2019 – Gavin Leatherwood – 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards – Arrivals – Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Gavin Thomas Leatherwood

Place of Birth: Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 7, 1994

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Welsh, German, Spanish, possibly Native American

Gavin Leatherwood is an American actor.

Gavin has said:

I’m a mutt, man. I’m Irish, English, Welsh, Spanish, Native American, and a mix of other European countries, I think there’s some Greek in there, but mostly Irish.

Gavin’s maternal grandfather is Paul Elliott Rigby (the son of a father surnamed Rigby, and of Marie Reddy). Paul was born in California. Marie was born in Nebraska.

Gavin’s maternal grandmother is named Anita Pauline Peters (the son of Frank J. Peters and Pauline E.). Anita was born in New Jersey. Frank was born in New Jersey, the son of Peter H. Peters, whose parents were German, and of Frances A. Bennett, whose mother was English. Gavin’s great-grandmother Pauline was born in England.

Source: Marriage record of Gavin’s maternal grandparents, Paul Elliott Rigby and Anita Pauline Peters – http://www.familysearch.org

Tommy Dorfman

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04/12/2018 – Tommy Dorfman – 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: May 13, 1992

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Irish, German, English, Swiss-German, Welsh

Tommy Dorfman is an American actor.

His cousin is television personality and author Andi Dorfman, of The Bachelorette.

He is married to Peter Zurkuhlen.

Tommy’s maternal grandfather was Arthur Ranger Curran (the son of Arthur Manning Curran and Helen M. Ranger). Tommy’s grandfather Arthur was born in Massachusetts. Tommy’s great-grandfather Arthur was born in Massachusetts, the son of Charles J. Curran, whose parents were Irish, and of Catherine Agnes “Kate” Lally, whose parents were also Irish. Helen was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Casper Ranger, who was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France, and was of German and some Swiss-German descent; and of Ellen E. McDonald/McDonnell, whose parents were Irish.

Tommy’s maternal grandmother was Celia Mae Galbreath (the daughter of Thomas Gussie Galbreath and Ada Mae Simmons). Celia was born in Texas. Thomas was born in Texas, the son of Asa Hoxie Perry Galbreath and Sarah Belle Moody. Ada was born in Texas, the daughter of James Walter Simmons and Celia Annie Evans.

Sources: Obituary of Tommy’s maternal grandfather, Arthur Ranger Curran, Sr. – http://sentinelsource.com

Obituary of Tommy’s maternal grandmother, Celia Mae (Galbreath) Curran – http://legacy.com


Ryan-James Hatanaka

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Hatanaka in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: October 4

Ethnicity: Japanese (paternal grandmother), Scottish, Métis, Irish

Ryan-James Hatanaka is a Canadian television, film, and theatre actor.

He is the son of author Jan Hatanaka and Canadian football player Bill Hatanaka. Ryan was raised in Toronto, Ontario.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather was of Scottish and Métis descent.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Takiko Suzuki (the daughter of Gennosuke Suzuki and Isono/Isona Sato). Gennosuke and Isono were Japanese.

Ryan’s mother has Irish ancestry.

Sources: Information about James’ paternal family – http://newsroom.td.com
http://cfl.ca

Obituary of James’ paternal grandmother, Takiko (Suzuki) Hatanaka – http://legacy.com

Mare Winningham

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04/30/2014 – Mare Winningham – 2014 Tony Awards Meet the Nominees Press Junket – The Paramount Hotel – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mary Megan Winningham

Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 16, 1959

Ethnicity: Dutch (maternal grandmother), Irish, English, German

Mare Winningham is an American actress, singer, and songwriter.

She is the daughter of Marilyn and Sam Neal Winningham, a football coach and player. She has five children with her former husband William Sweet Mapel.

Mare studied religion in the early 2000s. She converted to Judaism in 2003 as a personal choice. She is a practicing Jew and has released an album of Jewish/country/folk music.

Mare’s paternal grandfather likely was Neal Winningham (the son of George Washington Winningham and Josephine Simmons). George was the son of Isaac Winningham and Mary M. Evans. Josephine was the daughter of Gilman A. H. Simmons and Margaret Elizabeth “Mary” Young.

Mare’s paternal grandmother likely was Alida Willemetta Bogan (the daughter of John G. Bogan and Hattie Romain Himes). John was the son of William A. Bogan and Lida Beaty. Hattie was the daughter of Joseph B. Himes and Clara Cecelia Quigley.

Mare’s maternal grandfather was John Monas Maloney (the son of James Edward Maloney and Margaret Gertrude Flynn). James was the son of James Edward Maloney, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary Ann T. Monas, whose father was German and whose mother was Irish. Mary’s great-grandmother Margaret was the daughter of John Flynn, who was Irish, and of Catherine Cecelia Sweeney, whose father was Irish.

Mare’s maternal grandmother was Grace Vanderpol (the daughter of Arie Van der Pol and Neeltje De Reus). Arie was Dutch, and was the son of Arie Van der Pol and Adriana Van Herpen. Neeltje was the daughter of Dutch parents, Arij De Reus and Griettje Margaret Bruggeman.

Sources: Genealogy of Mare Winningham – https://www.genealogy.com

Likely Mare’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Likely Mare’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Andy Bathgate

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Birth Name: Andrew James Bathgate

Date of Birth: August 28, 1932

Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoa, Canada

Date of Death: February 26, 2016

Place of Death: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

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

Andy Bathgate was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was a right wing, and played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 17 seasons.

Andy was the son of Alma and Andrew Bathgate. His father was Scottish. He was married to Merle Lewis, until his death, with whom he had two children. His grandson is professional ice hockey player Andy Bathgate.

Andy’s paternal grandfather was George Bathgate (the son of George Bathgate and Mary Marion Scott). Andy’s grandfather George was born in Glasgow, Glasgow City.

Andy’s paternal grandmother was named Euphemia Barclay (the daughter of James Tait and Marion Barclay). Euphemia was born in Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

Andy’s maternal grandfather was named Francis Douglas Barber (the son of William Barber).

Andy’s maternal grandmother was Anna Maria Jane Trayling (the daughter of William Henry Trayling and Bridget Trower). Anna was born in Canada, to Irish parents.

Source: Genealogy of Andy Bathgate – https://www.geni.com

Joe Cronin

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Birth Name: Joseph Edward Cronin

Date of Birth: October 12, 1906

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S.

Date of Death: September 7, 1984

Place of Death: Osterville, Massachusetts, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish

Joe Cronin was an American professional baseball player, manager, and general manager. He was a shortstop for Major League Baseball (MLB). In 1956, Joe was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Boston Red Sox player. He was president of the American League (AL) for 14 years.

Joe was the son of Mary J. and Jeremiah J. Cronin. His father was an Irish emigrant from Cork, Ireland. His mother was born in California, to Irish parents. He was married to Mildred Robertson, with whom he had four children. Mildred was the niece of pitcher, manager, and team owner Clark Griffith.

Joe’s maternal grandparents were named James Carolan and Bridget Kelly. James was born in County Meath, Ireland.

Source: Genealogy and obituary of Joe Cronin – https://www.findagrave.com

Kyliegh Curran

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10/29/2019 – Kyliegh Curran – “Doctor Sleep” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theater – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: December 10, 2005

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish (father)
*African-Bahamian, African-American (mother)

Kyliegh Curran is an American actress. She played Abra Stone in the film Doctor Sleep (2019).

Kyliegh’s paternal grandfather was Kevin Edward Curran (the son of Morven Thomas Curran and Dorothy R. Bay). Kevin was born in Kansas City, Kansas. Morven was born in Sydney, Australia, the son of Edward James Curran, whose parents were Irish, and of Emmeline/Emaline Waddell. Dorothy was the daughter of Burt Rannels Bay and Bessie S. Ratliffe.

Kyliegh’s paternal grandmother was Mary Lewis Elliott (the daughter of Roy Stephen Elliott and Mildred Eileen Tuley). Mary was born in Hannibal, Missouri. Roy was the son of William Daniel Elliott and Dora May Wilson. Mildred was the daughter of Stephen Howard Tuley and Rachel Hartigan, and had Irish ancestry.

Kyliegh’s maternal grandfather is Whittington Bernard Johnson (the son of Joseph Blake Johnson and Lucille Marie Beatrice Bain). Whittington was born in Miami, Florida, to Bahamian parents, his father from Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera and his mother from Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahama Islands. Whittington is an esteemed writer and Professor Emeritus. Joseph was the son of James William Johnson. Lucille was the daughter of John Cornelous Bain.

Kyliegh’s maternal grandfather was named Imogene Smith.

Sources: Genealogy and obituary of Kyliegh’s paternal grandfather, Kevin Edward Curran – https://sv.findagrave.com

Kyliegh’s paternal great-grandfather, Morven Thomas Curran, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kyliegh’s paternal grandmother, Mary Lewis (Elliott) Curran – https://sv.findagrave.com

Information about Kyliegh’s maternal grandfather, Whittington Bernard Johnson – http://www.theblackarchives.org
https://www.encyclopedia.com

Alice Krige

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Birth Name: Alice Maud Krige

Place of Birth: Upington, Cape Province, South Africa

Date of Birth: 28 June, 1954

Ethnicity:
*father – Afrikaner [Dutch, German, French Huguenot]
*mother – English, Irish

Alice Krige is a South African actress and producer. She is known for starring in Stephen King’s Sleepwalkers, Star Trek: First Contact, and other genre roles.

Alice is the daughter of Patricia, a professor of psychology, and Louis Krige, a physician. She is married to writer and director Paul Schoolman.

Alice’s patrilineal line can be traced to Steffen Kriege/Krigo/Krige, who was born, c. 1632, in Lienen, Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Alice’s paternal grandfather was Jacobus Edmund Joubert Krige (the son of Willem Adolph/Adolf Krige and Louisa Jacoba/Jakoba Ackermann/Ackerman). Willem was the son of Jacob Daniel Krige and Maria Wilhelmina Joubert.

Alice’s paternal grandmother was Alida Viljoen Gie (the daughter of George William Gie and Elsie Maria van der Merwe). George was the son of Coenraad Johannes Carolus Gie and Catharina Johanna Stegmann. Elsie was the daughter of Roelof Petrus van der Merwe and Elsie Meiring.

Alice’s maternal grandfather was named William Cook.

Alice’s maternal grandmother was named Alice Ryan. Alice was born in England.

Source: Genealogy of Alice Krige (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Clancy Brown

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Birth Name: Clarence J. Brown III

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

Date of Birth: January 5, 1959

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, German, some Welsh and Dutch

Clancy Brown is an American actor.

He is the son of Joyce Helen (Eldridge), a conductor, composer, and concert pianist, and Bud Brown (Clarence John Brown, Jr.), a newspaper publisher and politician.

His father helped manage the newspaper business started by Clancy’s grandfather, Brown Publishing Company, and was later its Chairman of the Board. Clancy’s father, as a Republican politician, served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, from November 2, 1965 to January 3, 1983 (succeeding Clancy’s paternal grandfather in this seat), and as (Acting) U.S. Secretary of Commerce, from July 25, 1987 to October 19, 1987.

Clancy is married to Jeanne Johnson, with whom he has two children.

Clancy’s paternal grandfather was Clarence J. Brown, a newspaper publisher and politician (Clarence John Brown, the son of Owen Brown and Ellen Barerre/Barrere McCoppin). Clancy’s grandfather Clarence was born in Ohio. A Republican, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, from January 13, 1919 to January 8, 1923, Ohio Secretary of State, from January 10, 1927 to January 9, 1933, and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, from January 3, 1939 to August 23, 1965. Clancy’s great-grandfather Owen was the son of Jehu/Jehue Brown and Joanna/Johanna/Joan Myers/Meyers. Clancy’s great-grandmother Ellen was the daughter of James Madison McCoppin and Ohio Van Winkle/Vanwinkle.

Clancy’s paternal grandmother was Ethel McKinney (the daughter of Sylvanus/Sylvanis S. McKinney and Mary L./Ella Reynolds). Ethel was born in Ohio. Sylvanus was the son of Thomas McKinney and Phebe/Phoebe Leach.

Clancy’s maternal grandfather was Roy Anderson Eldridge (the son of Carleton/Carlton Eldridge and Elizabeth A. Anderson). Roy was born in Ohio. Carleton was the son of William Malander Eldridge and Maria Thankful Carleton. Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard Salmon Anderson, who was English, and of Mary Bevan, who was from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Clancy’s maternal grandmother was Helen Hankinson (the daughter of James VanDerVeer Hankinson and Adda/Ada/Addie/Anna Grace Darragh). Helen was born in Ohio. James was the son of James Hankinson and Rachel B. Vanderveer/Van Der Veer. Adda was the daughter of Benjamin Darragh, Jr. and Sarah Ann Neff.

Sources: Articles about Clancy’s parents – https://www.urbanacitizen.com
https://www.urbanacitizen.com

Genealogy of Clancy Brown (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Clancy’s paternal grandparents, Clarence J. Brown and Ethel McKinney – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Marriage record of Clancy’s maternal grandparents, Roy Anderson Eldridge and Helen Hankinson – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Clancy’s maternal grandfather, Roy Anderson Eldridge (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://members.iinet.net.au


J. T. Walsh

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Birth Name: James Thomas Patrick Walsh

Date of Birth: September 28, 1943

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Death: February 27, 1998

Place of Death: La Mesa, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish

J. T. Walsh was an American actor.

J. T. was the son of Mary Louise (O’Connor) and James Patrick Walsh. He was raised partly in West Germany, and attended schooling in Ireland, Germany, and Rhode Island. He had one child with his former wife Susan West.

Steve Garvey

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Birth Name: Steven Patrick Garvey

Place of Birth: Tampa, HIllsborough, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 22, 1948

Ethnicity:
*25% Irish
*25% Polish
*50% German

Steve Garvey is an American professional baseball player. He was a first baseman, who spent his career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.

Steve is the son of Mildred and Joseph Garvey, Jr.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph Garvey.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was Mary Nalevaika (the daughter of John Nalevaika and Winifred Bozenski). Mary’s parents were Polish, and emigrated to New York.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was Joseph J. Winkler (the son of Jakob Winkler and Lilian Geuler). Jacob was born in Germany. Lilian was of German ancestry.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was Phillipina Heinz (the daughter of Walter Henry Heinz and Emelie Wendel). Walter was born in Pennsylvania, the son of William F. Heinz and Elizabeth Hafner, who were German immigrants. Emelie was born in New York, the daughter of Michael Wendel and Philippine Konrath, who were also of German origin.

Source: Obituaries of Steve’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

photo by kathclick/Biigstock.com

Rachael Harris

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06/28/2010 – Rachael Harris – 10th Annual Trevor New York Summer Gala – Arrivals – Capitale, 130 Bowery Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: Rachael Elaine Harris

Place of Birth: Worthington, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 12, 1968

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, some German, French, and Irish

Rachael Harris is an American actress and comedian. She is known for playing Dr. Linda Martin on the show Lucifer, and Greg’s mother in the Diary of a Whimpy Kid films.

She is married to violinist Christian Hebel, with whom she has two children.

Rachael's paternal grandfather was Merle Frederick Harris (the son of Benjamin Franklin Harris and Jane Albertyne Jordan). Merle was born in Springfield, Ohio , and has English, and possibly Scottish, heritage.

Rachael's paternal grandmother was Evelyn Louise Cost (the daughter of John Russell Cost and Anna Elizabeth Sponsler). Evelyn was born in Tipp City, Ohio, and was of English and German heritage.

Rachael's maternal grandfather was Lawson Edgar Whitacre (the son of Orval E Whitacre and Ida Mae Heston). Lawson was born in Brown, Ohio, and had English ancestry.

Rachael's maternal grandmother was Helen Irine/Irene McDowell (the daughter of Frank A. McDowell and Elenora "Nora" Crowl). Helen was born in Ohio, and was of Scottish heritage from her father. Frank's mother likely was named Nancy LaRue. The last name LaRue originates in France. The last name McDowell originates from Scotland and Ireland.

Sources: Harris Family Tree – https://www.ancestry.com

Rachael’s connection to Harris family tree – https://www.legacy.com

Rachael Harris’ mother ancestry profile – https://www.ancestry.com

Mike Faiola

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Faiola in 2018, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Michael Alan Faiola

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 1, 1977

Ethnicity:
*50% Polish
*25% Italian
*25% mix of Austrian, German, English, Irish, Scottish

Mike Faiola is an American actor.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Albino D. Faiola (the son of Dominic Faiola and Stella Lanni). Albino was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Fern E. Wohletz (the daughter of Frank L. Wohletz and Eleanor S. Martin). Fern was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Vienna, Austria, to French-born parents, Frank Wohletz and Mollie Schmidt. Eleanor was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Henry Martin and Eleanor Linn Milligan.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Chester John Postawko (the son of Vincent Nicholas Postawko and Sophia Masiak). Chester was born in Missouri. Vincent was born in Knovo, Lithuania, and likely was of Polish descent. Sophia was born in Mława, Poland.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was named Helen Cecelia Wisniewski (the daughter of Joseph Wisniewski and Valentina). Helen was born in Missouri, to Polish parents.

Sources: Obituary of Mike’s uncle (father’s brother) – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Helen Cecelia (Wisniewski) Leahy – http://legacy.com

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08/08/2016 – Anna Konkle – 2016 Summer TCA Tour – Fox Press Tour – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Anna Elizabeth Ryan Konkle

Place of Birth: Randolph, Orange, Vermont, United States

Date of Birth: April 7, 1987

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish

Anna Konkle is an American actress.

Anna’s paternal grandfather was James Konkle (the son of James H. Konkle and Roxann/Rox Ann/Roxanne Huff). Anna’s grandfather James was born in New Jersey. Anna’s great-grandfather James was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Philip L. Konkle and Mary. Roxann was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Samuel Huff.

Anna’s paternal grandmother was Doris/Dorris C. Wunderle (the daughter of Frederick Valentine Wunderle and Hester G. “Hettie” Rodenbaugh). Doris was born in Pennsylvania. Frederick was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Philip Wunderle, who was German, and of Mary Smith, whose father was Irish. Hester was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edwin L. Rodenbaugh and Catherine M. Greenwald, who were of German origin.

Anna’s maternal grandfather was named Maurice Ryan.

Anna’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine Wiley Parker (the daughter of Chauncy Paddock Parker and Bessie Merton Wiley). Geraldine was born in Massachusetts. Chauncy was born in Massachusetts, the son of Chauncy Paddock Parker and Martha Ann Clifford. Bessie was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Elmer Harvey Wiley and Nettie Loring Pierce.

Source: Obituary of Anna’s father – http://vtdigger.org

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