Birth Name: Katherine Patricia Flannery
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: June 10, 1964
Ethnicity: Irish, possibly some Scottish
Kate Flannery is an American actress. She is most known for her work as Meredith Palmer on television series The Office.
She was raised in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
Kate’s paternal grandfather was Anthony Flannery (the son of John Flannery and Ellen Regan). Anthony was born in Lisroe, County Clare, Ireland.
Kate’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Agatha “Nellie” Hannahoe (the daughter of Bartholomew Hannahoe/Hanahoe and Catherine Brislane). Ellen was born in Ireland. Bartholomew was born in Corroy, County Mayo, the son of Michael Hanahoe and Catherine Clark. Kate’s great-grandmother Catherine was the daughter of Philip Brislane/Breslin and Mary O’Haran.
Kate’s maternal grandfather was Robert T. Donnelly (the son of John Patrick Donnelly and Bridget Rodgers/Rogers). Robert was born in Pennsylvania. John was born in Scotland, to parents from Ireland and Scotland, respectively, with his father being named Patrick Donnelly. Bridget was born in Scotland, to Scottish-born parents, Thomas Rodgers and Margaret.
Kate’s maternal grandmother was Mary E. Kane (the daughter of Michael Kane and Mary Coen). Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Ireland.
Sources: Obituary of Kate’s father – http://stretchfuneralhome.com
Obituary of Kate’s mother – http://stretchfuneralhome.com
Marriage record of Kate’s maternal grandparents, Robert T. Donnelly and Mary E. Kane – http://familysearch.org
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