Date of Birth: November 14, 1908

Place of Birth: Grand Chute, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Death: May 2, 1957

Place of Death: Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*75% Irish
*25% German

Joseph McCarthy was an American politician. He was also known as Joe McCarthy. A member of the Republican Party for most of his political career, he served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, from January 3, 1947 to May 2, 1957, his death. He was also Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 10th Circuit, from January 1, 1940 to January 3, 1947, and Chair of Senate Government Operations Committee, from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1955.

He was the son of Bridget (Tierney) and Timothy McCarthy. His father was born in Wisconsin, to an Irish father and a German mother. His mother was born in Wisconsin, to Irish parents, with roots in County Tipperary.

He was married to researcher Jean Fraser Kerr, until his death, with whom he had a son, who was adopted.

Joseph’s paternal grandfather was Stephen McCarthy (the son of Michael McCarthy and Mary Gleason). Stephen was Irish.

Joseph’s paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maria/Mary Stoffel/Stuffel. Margaret was born in Bavaria, Germany.

Joseph’s maternal grandfather was named Dennis Tierney/Turney.

Joseph’s maternal grandmother was named Margareth Caroh.

Source: Joseph McCarthy on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Joseph McCarthy on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Joseph’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

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

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Birth Name: Phineas Taylor Barnum

Date of Birth: July 5, 1810

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

Date of Death: April 7, 1891

Place of Death: Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.

Ethnicity: English

P. T. Barnum was an American showman, politician, businessperson, author, publisher, and philanthropist. He founded the Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1871. As a Republican, he was a Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the Fairfield, Connecticut district, from 1866 to 1869, and Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, from 1875 to 1876.

P. T. was the son of Irene (Taylor) and Philo Barnum. He was of Colonial American (English) ancestry, with roots in Connecticut going back to the early/mid 1600s.

He was married to Charity Hallett, until her death, and then to English socialite Nancy Fish, until his death. He had four children with Charity.

P. T.’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced to his great-great-great-grandfather, Thomas Barnum, who was born, c. 1625, in Hollingbourne, Kent, England.

P. T.’s paternal grandfather was Ephraim Barnum (the son of Ephraim Barnum and Mehitable Starr). P.T.’s grandfather Ephraim was born in Connecticut, and was a Whig, legislator, landowner, justice of the peace, and lottery schemer. P. T.’s great-grandfather Ephraim was the son of Thomas Barnum and Sarah Beardsley.

P. T.’s paternal grandmother was Rachel Starr (the daughter of Jonathan Starr and Rachel Taylor). P. T.’s grandmother Rachel was born in Connecticut. Jonathan was the son of John Starr. P. T.’s great-grandmother Rachel was the daughter of Joseph Taylor and Sarah.

P. T.’s maternal grandfather was Phineas Taylor (the son of Nathan Taylor and Mary Weed). P. T.’s grandfather Phineas was born in Connecticut. Nathan was the son of Nathan Taylor and Hannah Benedict. Mary was the daughter of Jonathan Weed and Mary Ferris.

P. T.’s maternal grandmother was Molly/Mary Sherwood (the daughter of Abel Sherwood and Hannah Fountain). Molly was born in Connecticut. Abel was the son of David Sherwood and Sarah Meeker. Hannah was the daughter of Aaron Fountain and Elizabeth.

Sources: Genealogies of P. T. Barnum – https://www.geni.com
https://famouskin.com

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Birth Name: Edward Gene Rendell

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

Date of Birth: January 5, 1944

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ed Rendell is an American lawyer, prosecutor, politician, and author. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Governor of Pennsylvania, from January 21, 2003 to January 18, 2011, as well as District Attorney of Philadelphia, from January 2, 1978 to January 6, 1986, Mayor of Philadelphia, from January 6, 1992 to January 3, 2000, and Chair of the National Governors Association, from July 14, 2008 to July 20, 2009.

Ed is the son of Emma (Sloat) and Jesse T. Rendell. His father was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. His mother was a Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish immigrant. His mother’s sister was designer Stella Sloat.

He has a son with his former wife, Midge Rendell, a Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Ed’s paternal grandfather was named Morris Rendell/Randell.

Ed’s paternal grandmother was named Ester.

Ed’s maternal grandfather was named Morris Sloat.

Ed’s maternal grandmother was named Sarah Brooks.

Sources: Genealogies of Ed Rendell – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

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Date of Birth: November 29, 1832

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

Date of Death: March 6, 1888

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

Ethnicity: English

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. She is known for her novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels, inspired by herself, as the character Jo March, and by her family, including real-life sisters Abigail May Alcott Nieriker, Elizabeth Sewall Alcott, and Anna Alcott Pratt. She also used the pen name, A. M. Barnard.

Louisa was the daughter of Abigail “Abba” May, an activist/suffragist and social worker, and Amos Bronson Alcott (born Amos Bronson Alcox), a teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. Her parents were part of the Transcendentalism movement. Louisa was raised mostly in Concord, Massachusetts, where Little Women is set.

Her father was born in Connecticut and her mother was born in Massachusetts. Louisa was of Colonial American (English) ancestry, with roots in the region going back to the early/mid 1600s.

Louisa’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Chatfield Alcox/Alcott (the son of John Alcott and Mary Chatfield). Joseph was born in Connecticut. John was the son of John Alcott and Deborah Blakeslee. Mary was the daughter of Solomon Chatfield and Hannah Elizabeth Pierson.

Louisa’s paternal grandmother was Anna Bronson (the daughter of Capt. Amos Bronson and Anne Blakesley). Anna was born in Connecticut. Amos was the son of John Bronson and Comfort Baldwin, whose father was English. Louisa’s great-grandmother Anne was the daughter of Jacob Blakeslee and Elizabeth Barnes.

Louisa’s maternal grandfather was Colonel Joseph May (the son of Samuel May and Abigail Williams). Joseph was born in Massachusetts, and was a Unitarian layman. Samuel was the son of Ebenezer May and Abigail J. Gore, whose father was English. Louisa’s great-grandmother Abigail was the daughter of Joseph Williams and Martha Howell.

Louisa’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Sewall (the daughter of The Rev. Samuel Sewall and Elizabeth Quincy). Dorothy was born in Massachusetts. The Rev. Samuel was the son of Joseph Sewall, whose father, Judge Samuel Sewall, was from Bishopstole, Hampshire, England; and of Elizabeth Walley/Whalley. Louisa’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of Edmund Quincy and Elizabeth Wendell.

Source: Genealogy of Louisa May Alcott – https://www.geni.com

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Place of Birth: Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 17, 2007

Ethnicity: English, other

Charlie Shotwell is an American actor.

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Birth Name: Richard Colin Brake

Place of Birth: East Glamorgan, Glamorganshire, Wales

Date of Birth: 30 November, 1964

Ethnicity: Welsh

Richard Brake is an American actor. He is known for his many supporting performances, including in the works of Rob Zombie, and other horror/science fiction projects.

He was born in East Glamorgan, Glamorganshire, Wales. His family moved to the U.S. in 1967, and he was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and then in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Ohio.

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Birth Name: Eugene Klass

Date of Birth: June 14, 1919

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

Date of Death: December 9, 2009

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Gene Barry was an American actor.

He was the son of Eva (Conn) and Hyman Martin Klass. His father was a Russian Jewish/Lithuanian Jewish emigrant, from Kovno. His mother was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish parents. He was married to Betty Claire Kalb, until her death, with whom he had three children.

Gene’s maternal grandparents were named Joseph Klass and Sarah Lasarin.

Gene’s maternal grandparents were named Louis/Lewis Conn and Sarah Trotzky.

Sources: Gene Barry on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Gene Barry on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Gene’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

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11/19/2011 – Gianna Nannini – UNESCO Charity Gala 2011 – Maritim Hotel – Duesseldorf, Germany – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Away! / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: Siena, Tuscany, Italy

Date of Birth:

Ethnicity: Italian

Family Background: Gianna Nannini is an Italian singer-songwriter.

Gianna is the daughter of Danilo Nannini and Giovanna Cellesi. Her brother is former Formula One driver Alessandro Nannini. Gianna belongs to a family of entrepeneurs who own several historical pastry shops and cafés in Siena.

Gianna’s paternal grandparents were Guido Nannini and Cesira Bianchi. Guido was born in Castagnoli in Chianti, near Gaiole, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, and is the founder of Nannini Group. He also served as President of Siena football team for 18 years.

Histories of Nannini family: http://www.blogsiena.it/the-senese-excellences-nannini-group/

https://www.vallechianti.com/restaurant-1-1-1-1

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01/03/2018 – Jahking Guillory – Showtime’s “The Chi” TV Series Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – The Downtown Independent, 251 S Main Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jahking Jaheim Guillory

Place of Birth: Long Beach, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 14, 2001

Ethnicity:
*father – African-Haitian
*mother – Chamorro [Pacific Islander]

Jahking Guillory is an American actor.

His father is said to be of African-Haitian descent. His mother has roots in Guam.

Jahking’s paternal grandfather is named Joseph Guillory.

Jahking’s paternal grandmother is named Gloria Mae Nelson.

Jahking’s maternal grandparents are David C. Concepcion and Juanita M. Blas.

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07/18/2018 – John Elway – 2018 ESPY Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: John Albert Elway Jr.

Place of Birth: Port Angeles, Washington, USA

Date of Birth: June 28, 1960

Ethnicity: English, German

Family Background: John Elway is an American former quarterback who played his entire career in the National Football League (NFL) with the Denver Broncos. Elway is regarded as one of the best quarterbacks of all time.

John Elway was the son of Jack Elway and Jan (Jordan) Elway.

Elway’s paternal grandfather was Harry Stuart Elway Sr. the son of Lemuel Elway and Mary Sue Snyder. Harry was born in Pennsylvania.

Elway’s paternal grandmother was Alice Electia Smith, the daughter of Henry Sibiski Smith and Agatha Van Tassel.

Elway’s maternal grandfathers last name was Jordan.

Elway’s maternal grandmothers last name was Gifford, who was the daughter of Marvin Willis Gifford and Cora May Reck. Marvin was born in Wisconsin, the son of Aaron Monroe Gifford Sr. and Emerancy O. Sherman.

Source: Geni.com

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32106250 (obituary of John Elway’s father)

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06/21/2017 – Bashir Salahuddin – Netflix’s “GLOW” TV Series Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Bashir Abass Salahuddin

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

Date of Birth: June 30, 1976

Ethnicity:
*Panamanian (father)
*African-American (mother)

Bashir Salahuddin is an American actor.

His father is from Panama and his mother is African-American. They converted to Islam in the 1970s.

Among Bashir’s siblings is writer and actor Sultan Salahuddin. Bashir is married to actress Chandra Russell, with whom he has a child.

Source: http://chicagomag.com

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01/08/2017 – Diallo Riddle Marlon – NBCUniversal’s 74th Annual Golden Globes After Party – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Diallo Amir Riddle

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

Date of Birth: May 6, 1977

Ethnicity: African-American

Diallo Riddle is an American writer, producer, actor, showrunner, and DJ.

Diallo’s parents were African-American; his father was sculptor and painter John Thomas Riddle, Jr.

Diallo’s paternal grandfather was John Thomas Riddle (the son of the Rev. John Morton Riddle and Sarah Alice Preston). Diallo’s grandfather John was born in Ohio. Diallo’s great-grandfather John was born in Virginia, the son of Henry Riddle and Susan Deane. Sarah was born in Ohio, the daughter of Thomas Preston and Julia Shepherd.

Diallo’s paternal grandmother was Helen Louise Wheeler (the daughter of George Wheeler and Emma Lotta Allen). Helen was born in Indiana. George was born in Kentucky. Emma was born in Indiana, the daughter of Nathan Allen and Mary Ann McCaw.

Diallo’s maternal grandparents were Alva C. Garrott and Willa Mae Griffin. Alva was born in Alabama. Willa was born in Georgia.

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12/08/2014 – Marin Ireland – “Into the Woods” World Premiere – Arrivals – The Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

Birth Name: Marin Yvonne Ireland

Place of Birth: Camarillo, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 30, 1979

Ethnicity: English, German

Marin Ireland is an American actress. She is the daughter of Carol Anne and Roy Lee Ireland.

Marin’s paternal grandmother was Ruth M. Hymer (the daughter of Isaac Wesley Hymer and Lea Wanetta/Wanetia/Juanita Smith). Isaac was the son of John Biggs Hymer and Sophia Melissa Allison. Lea was the daughter of Isaac Milton Smith and Sarah Ellen Julius.

Marin’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Miller.

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12/15/2013 – Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond – “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Beacon Theater – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Jeffrey Wayne Richmond

Place of Birth: Garrettsville, Ohio or Kilsyth, West Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 7, 1961

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of Scottish, German, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Jeff Richmond is an American composer, actor, director, and producer.

Jeff is the son of Alice Blanche (Estep) and Wayne Douglas Richmond. He is married to actress, comedian, writer, and producer Tina Fey. The couple has two children.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather was Edward Grover Richmond (the son of Gordon Lee Richmond and Grace Ames). Gordon was the son of Andrew Jackson Richmond and Francina Richmond. Grace was the daughter of George William Ames and Virginia Victoria Kincaid.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother was Pearline Arvil Kincaid (the daughter of Homer Kaska Kincaid and Icie May Wills). Homer was the son of John William Kincaid and Luvina Ward. Icie was the daughter of Napoleon Wills and Victoria Honaker.

Jeff’s maternal grandfather was James Alfonso Estep (the son of James Alfred Estep and Mary Alice Jones). Mary was the daughter of James Taylor Jones and Mary Annie Harrison.

Jeff’s maternal grandmother was Mildred L. Parcell (the daughter of Jordan Columbus Parcell and Blanche Grant Counts). Jordan was the son of John B. Parcell.  Blanche was the daughter of George Lee Counts and Mattie L. Snodgrass.

Sources: Genealogy of Jeff Richmond – https://www.geni.com/

Obituary and Genealogy of Jeff’s father – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130733677

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09/25/2019 – Michael Roark – 2019 MonologueSlam UK Los Angeles Industry Showcase – Arrivals – TCL Chinese 6 Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA , USA –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Michael Sean Roark

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

Date of Birth: May 9, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Luxembourgish, German, Irish, English, Scottish
*mother – Italian

Michael Roark is an American actor.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Raymond M. “Ray” Roark (likely the son of Frederick Melvin “Fred” Roark and Mary Belle Morris). Raymond was born in Missouri. Fred was born in Missouri, the son of Albert Ross Roark and Louisa Jane Crider. Mary was born in Missouri, the daughter of William E. Morris and Agnes Blythe.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Terry O. Kohnen (the daughter of Arthur Kohnen and Eugena/Eugenia/Eugene/Eugenie Knitscher/Knicht/Kanish). Dorothy was born in Illinois. Arthur was born in Luxembourg, the son of Johann Peter Kohnen and Anna Suet/Zuang. Eugena was born in either Poland or Germany, and was listed as a German speaker on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Joseph J. Alesi (the son of Vito/Veto Alesi and Josephine Scimeca). Joseph was born in Louisiana, to parents from Italy. Vito was the son of Phillip Alesi and Phillipie Attusa.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Santa Rose “Tina” Crescionne (the daughter of Peter Paul Crescionne and Rosalie Palermo). Santa was born in Louisiana. Peter was born in Louisiana, to parents from Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Pietro Crescionne and Santa Scimeca. Rosalie was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Pietro Palermo and Desiderata “Daisy” Bivona, who were from Salaparuta and Gibellina, both in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy.

Sources: Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy Terry O. (Kohnen) Hansen – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Santa Rose “Tina” (Crescionne) Alesi – http://obits.theadvocate.com

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08/04/2019 – Monet Mazur – The CW’s Summer 2019 TCA All-Star Party – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Monet Happy Mazur

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

Date of Birth: April 17, 1976

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Croatian or Serbian
*25% mix of English, German, and Scottish

Monet Mazur is an American actress and model.

Monet is the daughter of model Valerie (Yule) Chasin and illustrator Ruby Mazur. Monet’s father is Jewish. Monet’s mother has English, German, Scottish, and Croatian/Serbian ancestry.

One of Monet’s half-brothers is actor Matisse Mazur. Monet is cousin of American vocalist, rapper, and record producer Epic Mazur. Monet has two children with her former husband, British writer, producer, and director Alex de Rakoff.

Monet’s paternal grandfather was

Monet’s maternal grandfather was John Joseph Yule (the son of Eldred John Yule and Bertha Agnes Romer). John was born in California. Eldred was born in British Columbia, Canada, the son of Joseph Browning Yule, whose parents were Scottish and English, and of Mary Jane Rusk, whose mother was English. Bertha was born in California, to German parents, Joseph Romer and Anna Mader.

Monet’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ann/Edna Davis (the daughter of Rudolph “Rudy” Davidovich/Davis and Julia E. Ragusich/Regusich). Mary was born in Ohio, to parents from Yugoslavia.

Source: Obituary of Monet’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

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08/04/2019 – Greta Onieogou – The CW’s Summer 2019 TCA All-Star Party – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Greta Adah Onieogou

Place of Birth: San Petersburg, Russia

Date of Birth: Match 14, 1991

Ethnicity: Nigerian, Russian

Greta Onieogou is a Russian actress.

Greta moved to Toronto, Canada, when she was five years old with her family. She is said to have Nigerian and Russian ancestry.

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Place of Birth: Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 23, 1991

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

Hunter Clowdus is an American actor.

Hunter’s paternal grandfather was Chandler Lamar Clowdus (the son of Chandler C. Clowdus and Maude/Maud Smith). Hunter’s grandfather Chandler was born in Alabama. Hunter’s great-grandfather Chandler was born in Alabama. Maude was born in Tennessee.

Hunter’s paternal grandmother was named Elvie Joyce.

Hunter’s maternal grandfather was Paul Morrell McAmis (the son of George W. McAmis and Mae Lucille). Paul was born in Tennessee. George was born in Tennessee, the son of James McAmis and Elizabeth “Eliza” Cook. Mae was born in Tennessee.

Hunter’s maternal grandmother was Frances Jenkins (the daughter of Horace Fredrick Jenkins and Ora Mae/May Anderson). Frances was born in Tennessee. Horace was born in Tennessee, the son of Andrew Curtis Jenkins and Ellen Mae Butler. Ora was born in Tennessee, the daughter of John Elisha Anderson and Emma Mae Kyker.

Sources: Obituary of Hunter’s paternal grandfather, Chandler Lamar Clowdus – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Hunter’s maternal grandfather, Paul Morrell McAmis – http://chattanoogan.com

Obituary of Hunter’s maternal grandmother, Frances (Jenkins) McAmis – http://dignitymemorial.com

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06/26/2018 – Jeffrey Donovan – “Sicario: Day Of The Soldado” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jeffrey Thomas Donovan

Place of Birth: Amesbury, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 11, 1968

Ethnicity: Irish, other

Jeffrey Donovan is an American actor. He is the son of Nancy Matthews.

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02/06/2017 – Allison Paige – “Running Wild” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Allison Paige Nist

Place of Birth: Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 28, 1989

Ethnicity:
*50% mix of German, English, and Irish
*25% Croatian or Serbian
*25% Italian

Allison Paige is an American actress.

Allison’s paternal grandfather was Robert Allen Nist (the son of Aloysius Wilbert “Alois Albert” Nist and Genevieve A. Root). Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Aloysius was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Jacob Nist and Louisa, whose parents were German. Genevieve was born in Illinois, the daughter of Helbert Culver Root and Lydia E. Heckathorn.

Allison’s paternal grandmother was Jean Margaret Scheuble (the daughter of Fred J. Scheuble and Margaret C. Gessner). Jean was born in Pennsylvania. Fred was born in Michigan. Margaret was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles Gessner, whose parents were German, and of Mary Lee, whose parents were Irish.

Allison’s maternal grandfather is George Paul Kolich (the son of Charles Kolich and Anna/Ana Lukitich). George was born in Pennsylvania. Charles and Anna were of either Croatian or Serbian descent.

Allison’s maternal grandmother is Esther Marie Rossi (the daughter of Carmello/Camillo Rossi and Theresa Damata/Damato). Esther was born in Pennsylvania. Carmello and Theresa were born in Pennsylvania, and were of Italian descent.

Sources: Obituary of Allison’s paternal grandmother, Jean Margaret (Scheuble) Bailey – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Allison’s maternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), John David Kolich – http://marshallnewsmessenger.com

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