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Finneas O’Connell

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Birth Name: Finneas Baird O’Connell

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

Date of Birth: July 30, 1997

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, 1/32 Belgian [Flemish]

Finneas O’Connell is an American actor and musician.

Finneas is the son of actress, musician, and songwriter Maggie May Baird and Patrick Mead O’Connell. His younger sister is singer and songwriter Billie Eilish.

Finneas’ maternal grandfather was William Norton “Bill” Baird (the son of Collier Whittemore Baird and Dorothy Grace Norton). Collier was the son of William Torrey Baird and Anne Meredith Grant. Dorothy was the daughter of Lawrence Adelbert Norton and Grace Helena Bulckens, who was of half Belgian (Flemish) and half Irish descent.

Sources: Finneas’ maternal grandfather, William Norton Baird, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Finneas’ maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Grace Norton – https://www.familysearch.org


Walter Huston

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Birth Name: Walter Thomas Huston

Date of Birth: April 6, 1883

Place of Birth: Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: April 7, 1950

Place of Death: Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish

Walter Huston was a Canadian actor and singer. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948). His son won the Academy Award for Best Director for the same film.

Walter was the son of Elizabeth (McGibbon) and Robert Moore Huston, a provincial farmer. He was married to Ninetta (Nan) Sunderland, until his death. His son, with his former wife, journalist Rhea Gore, was actor, writer, and director John Huston. Among his grandchildren are actor, writer, and assistant director Tony Huston, actress, director, and model Anjelica Huston, and actor, writer, and director Danny Huston. Among his great-grandchildren is actor Jack Huston.

His father was born in Canada, to Scots-Irish Protestant parents. His mother was of Scottish descent.

Walter’s paternal grandfather was Alexander Huston (the son of Samuel Huston and Mary Elizabeth Miller). Alexander was born in Tobermore, County Derry, Ireland. Samuel was the son of William Huston.

Walter’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Moore (the daughter of Robert Moore and Mary). Margaret was born in County Armagh, Ireland.

Walter’s maternal grandfather was Donald Dugald/Dougald McGibbon (the son of Donald Dugald McGibbon and Mary Brown). Walter’s great-grandfather Donald was the son of Duncan McGibbon.

Walter’s maternal grandmother wsa named Mary Stewart.

Sources: Genealogies of Walter Huston – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Anthony Boyle

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Place of Birth: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Date of Birth: 8 June, 1994

Ethnicity: Irish

Anthony Boyle is a Northern Irish actor.

Claire Trevor

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Birth Name: Claire Wemlinger

Date of Birth: March 8, 1910

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

Date of Death: April 8, 2000

Place of Death: Newport Beach, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*German (father)
*Scots-Irish/Northern Irish (mother)

Claire Trevor was an American actress. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Key Largo (1948).

Claire was the daughter of Edith Benjamina “Betty” (Morrison) and Noel Benjamin Wemlinger, a merchant tailor. Her father was born in Paris, France, to German parents. Her mother was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Claire was married to Hollywood film producer and real estate developer Milton H. Bren, until his death. She had a son with her former husband, Navy lieutenant Cylos William Dunsmore.

Claire’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Wemlinger (the son of Landelin Wemlinger and Helena Schmider). Benjamin was born in Rust, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Claire’s paternal grandmother was named Klara/Clara Sauter. Klara was born in Oberderdingen, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Claire’s maternal grandparents were Robert Morrison and Mary Chambers. Robert and Mary were born in Belfast.

Sources: Genealogy of Claire Trevor – https://www.geni.com

Claire’s father on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Claire’s mother on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Howard Baker

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Birth Name: Howard Henry Baker, Jr.

Date of Birth: November 15, 1925

Place of Death: Huntsville, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Death: June 26, 2014

Place of Death: Huntsville, Tennessee, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Howard Baker was an American politician and diplomat. A Republican, he served as a U.S. Senator from Tennessee, from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1985, Senate Minority Leader, from January 3, 1977 to November 1, 1979, and again from March 5, 1980 to January 3, 1981, Senate Majority Leader, from January 3, 1981 to January 3, 1985, White House Chief of Staff, from February 27, 1987 to July 3, 1988, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan, from July 5, 2001 to February 17, 2005.

He was a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1980.

Howard was the son of Dora Ann (Ladd) and Howard Baker, Sr., a politician, who was a Republican Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee, from 1951 to 1964.

Howard was married to Joy Dirksen, until her death, and then to politician, U.S. Senator from Kansas, Nancy Kassebaum, until his death. Howard had two children with Joy. Joy was the daughter of U.S. Senator and Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen. Nancy Kassebaum was the daughter of Governor of Kansas and Republican Presidential nominee Alf Landon.

Howard’s paternal grandfather was James Francis Baker (the son of George Washington Baker and Jane Irwin). Jane was the daughter of George Irwin and Lucy Miller.

Howard’s paternal grandmother was named Helen Blanche Keen.

Source: Genealogy of Howard Baker (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Dan Smyers

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Birth Name: Daniel Christopher Smyers

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

Date of Birth: August 16, 1987

Ethnicity: Japanese (paternal grandmother), Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, German

Dan Smyers is an American singer and songwriter. He is one half of the country duo Dan + Shay, along with Shay Mooney.

Dan is the son of Patty (Callenda) and Dave Smyers. He is married to Abby Law.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Edward Calvin Smyers (the son of Edward Calvin Smyers and Ethel Marie Bennett). Dan’s great-grandfather Edward had Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, and German ancestry, and was the son of Bertrand Hunter Smyers, an attorney, known as the co-founder of the University of Pittsburgh’s football program, and of Flora Bell Hays. Ethel was the daughter of Thomas Joseph Bennett and Mary Catherine Cannon, who were born in Pennsylvania, both of them to Irish parents.

Dan’s paternal grandmother was named Michiko “Angle” Ohashi. Michiko was Japanese.

Sources: Genealogy of Dan Smyers – https://www.genealogy.com

Genealogy of Dan’s paternal grandfather, Edward Calvin Smyers – https://www.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Dan’s paternal great-grandfather, Edward Calvin Smyers – https://www.findagrave.com

Dan’s paternal great-grandmother, Ethel Marie Bennett, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Dan’s paternal great-grandmother, Ethel Marie (Bennett) Smyers – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Dan’s paternal grandmother, Michiko “Angle” (Ohashi) Smyers – https://www.newspapers.com

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Milo Gibson

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Milo Gibson – “Hacksaw Ridge” Los Angeles Special Screening – Arrivals – Samuel Goldwyn Theater, 8949 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Date of Birth: November 1989

Ethnicity: Irish, English, more distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh

Milo Gibson is an Australian and American actor. He is the son of Robyn Denise (Moore), a dental nurse, and American-Australian actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson. One of his uncles, Donald Gibson, is also an actor. Milo’s father was born in Peekskill, New York, to an American father and an Irish mother, and also had an Australian paternal grandmother. Milo’s mother is Australian. His father is Catholic and his mother is a member of the Church of England.

Milo’s patrilineal line can be traced back to John Gibson, who was born, c. 1601, in England.

Milo’s paternal grandfather is Hutton Peter Gibson (the son of John Hutton Gibson and Eva Mylott, born Eva Teresa Mylott). Milo’s grandfather Hutton was born in New York, U.S. Milo’s great-grandfather John was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was the son of John Gerard Gibson, who had English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry, and of Susan Louisa Miller O’Farrell/Farrell, who was of Irish descent. Milo’s great-grandmother Eva was an Australian opera singer. She was born in Tuross Head, New South Wales, to Irish parents, Patrick Mylott and Mary Heffernan.

Milo’s paternal grandmother was Anne Patricia Reilly. Anne was Irish, and was born in County Longford.

Sources: Genealogies of Milo Gibson (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com
https://gw.geneanet.org

Genealogy of Milo’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://www.wargs.com

Evan Bayh

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Birth Name: Birch Evans Bayh III

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

Date of Birth: December 26, 1955

Ethnicity: German, Norwegian, English, Welsh, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, remote Dutch and Cornish

Evan Bayh is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been Secretary of State of Indiana, from December 1, 1986 to January 9, 1989, Governor of Indiana, from January 9, 1989 to January 13, 1997, and a U.S. Senator from Indiana, from January 3, 1999 to January 3, 2011.

He was, briefly and more or less, a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 2008.

Evan is the son of Marvella Belle (Hern), a breast cancer activist, and Birch Bayh, a politician, who was a U.S. Senator from Indiana, from 1963 to 1981, and had himself run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, in 1976.

Evan is married to attorney Susan Bayh, with whom he has two children.

Evan’s paternal grandfather was Birch Bayh (Birch Evans Bayh), an NCAA head basketball coach (the son of Frederick C. Bayh and Nettie/Mettie Evans). Evan’s grandfather Birch was born in Indiana. Frederick was born in Indiana, the son of German parents, from Württemburg, Christopher Bayh and Christina Crauf. Nettie was the daughter of Jesse Lewis Evans and Elizabeth Ann Evans.

Evan’s paternal grandmother was Leah Ward Hollingsworth (the daughter of John Harrison Hollingsworth and Mary Katherine Ward). Leah was born in Indiana. John was the son of James Hollingsworth and Mary Catherine Dovel. Evan’s great-grandmother Mary Katherine was the daughter of Anderson Ward and Elizabeth Jane Rolls/Roll.

Evan’s maternal grandfather was Delbert Murphy Hern (the son of Ernest Hern and Laura Vercilla Murphy). Delbert was born in Oklahoma. Ernest was the son of Overton C. Hern and Elizabeth R. “Bettie” Patton. Laura was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Murphy and Mariah Glover.

Evan’s maternal grandmother was Bernett E. Monson (the daughter of Elef Monson and Belle Koetke). Bernett was born in North Dakota. Elef was Norwegian, and was the son of Lillian Morvilla. Belle was the daughter of Ernest Koetke, who was born in Hannover, Germany, and of Louisa, who was born in Illinois, to German parents.

Sources: Genealogies of Evan Bayh – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com


Scott Morrison

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Birth Name: Scott John Morrison

Place of Birth: Waverley, New South Wales, Australia

Date of Birth: 13 May, 1968

Ethnicity:
*44.53125% English
*21.875% Scottish
*13.28125% Cornish
*10.9375% Irish
*9.375% Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Scott Morrison is an Australian politician. He has been Prime Minister of Australia, and Leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, since 24 August, 2018, and a Member of the Australian Parliament for Cook, since 24 November, 2007. He was previously Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, from 18 September, 2013 to 23 December, 2014, Minister for Social Services, from 23 December, 2014 to 21 September, 2015, and Treasurer of Australia, from 21 September, 2015 to 24 August, 2018.

Prime Minister Morrison is the son of Marion Elsie (Smith) and police officer John Morrison. He is married to Jennifer Warren, with whom he has two children.

Prime Minister Morrison’s paternal grandfather was Douglas Charles Morrison (the son of Alexander John Thomas Morrison and Blanch Agnes Moss). Charles was born in Randwick, New South Wales. Alexander was the son of a Scottish emigrant, Alexander Morrison, and of Sarah Callar, whose own parents were English. Blanch was the daughter of Cornish emigrants, Richard Burley Moss and Louisa Broad, both of Truro.

Prime Minister Morrison’s paternal grandmother was Gwendoline Noel Webster (the daughter of Wallace Webster and Isabel Rose Cameron). Gwendoline was born in Bondi Junction, New South Wales. Wallace was an English emigrant, from Parwich, Derbyshire, and was the son of William Webster and Fanny Spencer. Isabel was the daughter of a Scottish emigrant, Donald Cameron, of Fort William, Highland, and of Mary Ann Beattie, whose own parents were Scots-Irish/Northern Irish.

Prime Minister Morrison’s maternal grandfather was Leslie John “Sandy” Smith (the son of Leslie John Smith and Elsie Jane Stewart). Prime Minister Morrison’s grandfather Leslie was a New Zealand emigrant, from Ashburton, Canterbury. Prime Minister Morrison’s great-grandfather Leslie was the son of a Scottish emigrant, James Smith, of Roxburghshire, and of an Irish emigrant, Jane Harold, who was of English descent, from Tralee, County Kerry. Prime Minister Morrison’s great-grandmother Elsie was Australian, from Mudgee, New South Wales, and was the daughter of David John Stewart, who was of half Irish and half Scottish descent, and of Deborah Jane Furner, who was of English descent.

Prime Minister Morrison’s maternal grandmother was Doris Marion Greenhalgh (the daughter of Arthur Thomas Greenhalgh and Florrie Neva Thorncraft). Doris was born in Eugowra, New South Wales. Arthur was the son of James Greenhalgh, whose own parents were English, and of Ellen Long, whose own parents were Irish. Florrie was the daughter of Henry Thorncraft and Mary Ann Welsh. Henry’s father, John Greenhalgh, who was a native of Bury, Lancashire (now Greater Manchester), was convicted of uttering forged notes and sentenced to transportation for life, boarding the ship Speke. Henry’s mother, Mary Ann Shaw, who was also a native of Bury, and their children, followed him.

Prime Minister Morrison’s great-great-grandmother Mary Ann’s father, William Welsh, was the illegitimate son of an Irish emigrant, Mary Ann Welsh, of Dublin, who later married Thomas Greenhalgh. William’s biological father, Edward Roberts, was the son of a Cornish convict, William Roberts, a native of St Keverne, who was sentenced to seven years and transported aboard the ship “Scarborough” for stealing five and a half pounds of yarn in Bodmin, and of an English convict, Kezia Brown, a native of Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, who was also sentenced to seven years and transported aboard the ship “Neptune” for stealing clothes in Gloucester. Mary Ann’s maternal grandparents, William McClintock and Martha Robinson, were Scots-Irish/Northern Irish emigrants, from Burt, County Donegal.

Prime Minister Morrison’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandmother, Ann Carter.

Source: Genealogy of Scott Morrison – https://www.geni.com

James Stockdale

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Birth Name: James Bond Stockdale

Date of Birth: December 23, 1923

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

Date of Death: July 5, 2005

Place of Death: Coronado, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant Welsh

James Stockdale was an American Navy vice admiral, aviator, and politician. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in the Vietnam War, during which he was a prisoner of war for over seven years.

He was an independent candidate for Vice President of the United States in 1992, as the running mate of Presidential candidate Ross Perot.

James was the son of Mabel Edith (Bond) and Vernon Beard Stockdale. He was married to Sybil Stockdale, until his death. The couple had four children. Sybil was a co-founder and National Coordinator of the National League of Families. This was a nonprofit organization working on behalf of American families with members who were Vietnam-era Missing in Action and Prisoners of War.

James’s paternal grandfather was Enoch Baker Stockdale (the son of Robert Stockdale and Lucinda Baker). Lucinda was the daughter of Enoch Baker and Elizabeth Jennings.

James’s paternal grandmother was Catherine Elvira Beard (the daughter of William Thomas Beard and Isabel Caroline Dobbins).

James’s maternal grandfather was Jasper Bond (the son of Walter Bond and Eleanor Moon). Walter was the son of Edward Bond and Sarah Robinette. Eleanor was the daughter of John Moon and Elizabeth Mount.

James’s maternal grandmother was Minda Ann Callison (the daughter of Isaac Callison and Hulda Shallum Hickman). Hulda was the daughter of William Hickman and Mary Elliot.

Source: Genealogy of James Stockdale – https://www.geni.com

Ninja

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Ninja – 2018 ESPY Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Richard Tyler Blevins

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

Date of Birth: June 5, 1991

Ethnicity: English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh, 1/512 Chickahominy Native American, as well as remote French

Ninja is an American Twitch streamer and Internet personality.

Ninja is the son of Cynthia L. and Charles Lloyd “Chuck” Blevins, Jr.

Ninja is married to fellow Twitch streamer Jessica I. “JGhosty” Goch.

Ninja’s paternal grandfather was Charles Lloyd Blevins (the son of Charlie Frederick Blevins and Aubrey Mae Palmer). Ninja’s grandfather Lloyd was born in Alabama. Charlie was the son of James Franklin Blevins and Nancy Angeline Howard. Aubrey was the daughter of George Washington Palmer and Margaret Lucretia Crow. Margaret’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Many Trees (also known as Nancy Mahilie Forester), was Chickahominy Native American.

Ninja’s paternal grandmother is named Amy Maxine.

Sources: Ninja’s paternal grandfather, Charles Lloyd Blevins, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Ninja’s paternal great-grandfather, Charlie Frederick Blevins, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Ninja’s paternal great-grandmother, Aubrey Mae Palmer, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Derek Hough

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Derek Hough – The Art of Elysium presents John Legend’s HEAVEN – Celebrating the 11th Anniversary – Arrivals – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: May 17, 1985

Ethnicity: English, Dutch, French-Canadian, German, Swiss-German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, 1/16th Danish, 1/32 Swedish, French

Derek Hough is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer. His sister is dancer, singer, and actress Julianne Hough.

Derek is a second cousin of actor and singer Ross Lynch. Their maternal grandmothers are sisters.

Derek’s paternal grandfather was Robert Virgil “Bob” Hough (the son of Virgil Hough and Margaret Maude Pearl “Peggy” Revert). Robert was born in Oklahoma. Derek’s great-grandfather Virgil was the son of Thomas Hough and Eva Adella Truex. Maude was the daughter of William Perry Revert and Jesse/Jessie Clyde Lucas.

Derek’s paternal grandmother is Colleen Pearl Henrietta Wood (the daughter of Alexander August Wood and Wilamina Bertha Tena Vredevelt). Colleen was born in Washington. Alexander was born in Canada, to French-Canadian parents, Joseph Oliver DuBois, from Québec, and Elizabeth Marie Elzira/Alzire “Lizzie” Plante, from Ontario. The family changed their name to Wood from Dubois (“bois” means “wood” in French). Wilamina was born in Washington state, to Dutch parents, Jan/John Vredevelt, from Beilen, Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, and Henderkien/Henrietta/Hendrekje “Reta” Vos, from Groningen.

Derek’s maternal grandfather is Don Oliver Heaton (the son of Vernon Harris Heaton and Rosella/Rozella Cleverley/Cleverly). Don was born in Idaho, and his ancestry is English, Northern Irish, Scottish, and one eighth Swedish. Vernon was the son of Jonas Sinclair Heaton and Annie/Anne Jane Harris. Rosella was the daughter of George Franklin Cleverley/Cleverly and Hannah Peterson.

Derek’s maternal grandmother is Beth Romaine Young (the daughter of Phares Philip Young and Thelma Frandsen). Beth was born in Idaho, and her ancestry is English and one quarter Danish. Phares was the son of Alfred Phillip Young and Jeanette/Janet Holden “Nettie” Millward. Thelma was the daughter of Thomas Christian Frandsen, who was born in Grenaa, Randers, Denmark, and of Mary Elizabeth Haycock.

Sources: Genealogy of Derek Hough – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Derek Hough (through his sister, Julianne Hough) – http://blackburn-tree.org
https://famouskin.com

Genealogy of Derek’s father – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

Derek’s paternal grandmother, Colleen Pearl Henrietta Wood, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Derek’s maternal great-grandfather, Vernon Harris Heaton – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Derek’s maternal great-grandmother, Rosella/Rozella Cleverley/Cleverly – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Derek’s maternal grandmother, Beth Romaine Young – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Marshmello

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Marshmello – 2018 Maxim Super Bowl LII Party – Minneapolis Event Complex – Minneapolis, MN, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Christopher Marshall Comstock

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

Date of Birth: May 19, 1992

Ethnicity: English, French, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Swiss-German, Welsh, 1/1024 Cherokee Native American, 1/2048 Patawomeck Native American, 1/2048 Shawnee Native American, 1/8192 Piscataway Native American, as well as small amount of Belgian [Walloon], Channel Islander [Jersey], Dutch, Swedish

Marshmello is an American electronic dance music producer and DJ.

Marshmello is the son of Stephanie and Matthew Comstock.

Marshmello’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandfather, William Robert Comstock (c. 1820, Ohio – between 1850 and 1852, Meigs County, Ohio).

Marshmello’s paternal grandfather is Harold Eugene “Gene” Comstock (the son of Hugh Clinton Comstock and Nina Mary Elizabeth West). Eugene was born in Richwood, West Virginia. Hugh was the son of Harry Clinton Comstock and Myrtle Blanche Cunningham. Nina was the daughter of George Arthur West and Martha Katie Ellender Shaver.

Marshmello’s paternal grandmother is Shelby Jean Sevy (the daughter of Claude Leslie Sevy and Nona Dorothy Ramsey). Shelby was born in Hico, West Virginia. Claude was the son of Roscoe Sevy and Minerva Lee Summers. Roscoe’s paternal fourth great-grandmother, Eughioote (also known as Elizabeth Tassel), was a Cherokee Native American. Also, his maternal fifth great-grandfather, William Redman, was a Patawomeck Native American. Nona was the daughter of William Valentine Ramsey and Emma Catherine Crist.

Marshmello’s maternal grandfather is Garley Ray “Tommy” Whitt, Jr. (the son of Garley Ray Whitt and Gertie Mae Shelton). Tommy was born in Lillybrook, West Virginia. Marshmello’s great-grandfather Ray was the son of Merideth Minefee Whitt and Essie Mays. Merideth’s paternal fifth great-grandmother, Minitha Straight Tail, was a Shawnee Native American. Gertie was the daughter of Milton Herman Shelton and Lula Ada Keith.

Marshmello’s maternal grandmother is Brenda Jean Jones (the daughter of David Bill Jones and Velma Florence Hungate). Brenda was born in Coal City, West Virginia. David was the son of Willie D. Jones and Minnie Melvin Young. Velma is the daughter of Ervin Caperton Hungate and Mary Callie Graves. Ervin’s paternal seventh great-grandmother, Mary Kittamaquund, was a Piscataway Native American.

Marshmello’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandmother, Mary Holliday, of Virginia.

Sources: Genealogy of Marshmello’s paternal granduncle, Douglas Keith Comstock – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Marshmello’s paternal grandparents, Harold Eugene Comstock and Shelby Jean Sevy – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marshmello’s paternal great-grandmother, Nina Mary Elizabeth (West) Comstock – https://newspaperarchive.com

Obituary of Marshmello’s paternal granduncle, Robert Herschel “Bob” Sevy – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

Genealogy of Marshmello’s paternal great-grandfather, Claude Leslie Sevy – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Marshmello’s paternal great-grandmother, Nona Dorothy (Ramsey) Sevy – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marshmello’s maternal grandaunt, Doris Jean (Jones) Kendrick – https://www.greensboro.com

Marriage record of Marshmello’s maternal grandparents, Garley Ray Whitt, Jr. and Brenda Jean Jones – http://www.wvculture.org

Genealogy of Marshmello’s maternal great-grandfather, Garley Ray Whitt – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Marshmello’s maternal great-grandmother, Gertie Mae (Shelton) Whitt – https://www.familysearch.org

Marshmello’s maternal great-grandfather, David Bill Jones, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Marshmello’s maternal great-grandfather, David Bill Jones – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Marshmello’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Willie D. Jones and Minnie Melvin Young – https://www.familysearch.org

Marshmello’s maternal great-grandmother, Velma Florence Jones, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Seven Lions

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Birth Name: Jeffrey Allen Montalvo

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 31, 1987

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican [Spanish, possibly other] (paternal grandfather), Cornish, English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Swiss-German, Welsh, 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish, remote Manx

Seven Lions is an American DJ, record producer, instrumentalist, and remixer.

Seven Lions is the daughter of Joan and Robert Montalvo.

Seven Lions’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his third great-grandfather, Juan R. Montalvo.

Seven Lions’ paternal grandfather was Luis Antonio Montalvo y Espinoza (later Louis Anthony “Tony” Montalvo, the son of Juan Nepomuceno Montalvo y Cintrón and Rita Carmen Espinosa y Ortiz). Tony, who was a native of San Germán, Puerto Rico, was a United States Air Force officer, who served in World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Juan was the son of José Ramón Montalvo y Quiñones and Rosalía Cintrón y Toro. Rita was the daughter of Juan Apolinario Espinosa y Ortiz and María de los Ángeles “Ángela” Ortiz y Toro.

Seven Lions’ paternal grandmother was Adele Lutter (the daughter of Max Georg, also known as Maxwell George, Lutter and Addie Jane McCaskill). Adele was born in San Antonio, Texas. Max was an Austrian Jewish emigrant, from Vienna. Addie was the daughter of Daniel Alexander McCaskill and Elizabeth Matilda Baldwin.

Seven Lions’ maternal grandfather was James Carl “Boomer” Braithwaite (the son of Harry Green Braithwaite and Grace Mayer). James was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. Harry was the son of Charles Edward Braithwaite and Elizabeth M. “Bettie” Weakley. Grace was the daughter of a German emigrant, August C. Meyer, and of Maria M. “Mary” Resch, whose own parents were German.

Seven Lions’ maternal grandmother is named Bonnie Jean.

Sources: Birth record of Seven Lions – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Seven Lions’ parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Seven Lions’ paternal grandfather, Luis Antonio Montalvo y Espinoza – https://www.familysearch.org

Seven Lions’ paternal grandmother, Adele Lutter, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Seven Lions’ paternal grandmother, Adele (Lutter) Montalvo – http://www.starbucklind.com

Genealogy of Seven Lions’ paternal great-grandmother, Addie Jane (McCaskill) Lutter – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Seven Lions’ maternal grandfather, James Carl Braithwaite – https://lompocrecord.com

Genealogy of Seven Lions’ maternal grandfather, James Carl Braithwaite – https://www.familysearch.org

Nghtmre

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Birth Name: Tyler Scott Marenyi

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

Date of Birth: October 11, 1990

Ethnicity:
*Hungarian (father)
*English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, as well as small amount of Cornish, Dutch, French, German, and Welsh (mother)

Nghtmre is an American DJ and electronic music producer.

His father, Tamás Róbert Marényi (later Thomas Robert “Tom” Marenyi), is a Hungarian emigrant, from Budapest. His mother, Ruth Ann (Sally), is an American, from Durham, North Carolina.

Nghtmre’s paternal grandparents were Ernő “Ernest” Marényi and Márta “Martha” Frimmel.

Nghtmre’s maternal grandfather was John Lea Sally, Jr. (the son of John Lea Sally and Mary Lee Adcock). Nghtmre’s grandfather John was born in Durham, North Carolina. Nghtmre’s great-grandfather John was the son of Albert Pinkney Sally and Martha Carter Bradsher. Mary was the daughter of William Frederick Adcock and Virginia Adaphine “Jennie” Wilkerson.

Nghtmre’s maternal grandmother was Betty Ruth Cunningham (the daughter of James Edwin Cunningham and Ruth Louise Hobgood). Betty was born in Durham, North Carolina. James was the son of Henry Vernon Cunningham and Elizabeth “Bettie” O’Kelly. Nghtmre’s great-grandmother Ruth was the daughter of Robert Maynard Hobgood and Elizabeth Lewis “Lizzie” Holloway.

Ngthmre’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother, Frances A. Moore (died October 27, 1849, Halifax County, Virginia).

Sources: Obituary of Nghtmare’s paternal uncle, Gábor Péter Marényi – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Nghtmre (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.genealogy.com

Genealogy of Nghtmre’s maternal grandfather, John Lea Sally, Jr. – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Nghtmre’s maternal grandmother, Betty Ruth (Cunningham) Sally – https://www.familysearch.org


Elley Duhé

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Birth Name: Elley Frances Duhé

Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 14, 1992

Ethnicity: Breton, Dutch (including Frisian), English, French [including French-Canadian], German, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh, 65/512 Italian, 1/128 Belgian [Flemish], 15/2048 Shawnee Native American, 1/256 Cherokee Native American, 1/512 Swiss-German, 5/16384 Manx, 1/4096 Swedish, as well as distant Cornish

Elley Duhé is an American singer and songwriter.

Elley is the daughter of Teena and Robert Duhé.

Elley’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her ninth great-grandfather, Jacques Duhée.

Elley’s paternal grandfather is Willie Joseph “Bill” Duhé III (the son of Willie Joseph “Bill” Duhé, Jr. and Angelina “Jennie” Lovetro). Elley’s grandfather Willie was born in Louisiana. Elley’s great-grandfather Willie was the son of Willie Joseph Duhé and Léonie Millet. Elley’s great-great-grandfather Willie’s maternal fifth great-grandmother, Verena Hirtzel, was Swiss-German, from Pfäffikon, Canton of Zürich. Also, his maternal fourth great-grandfather, Heinrich Albert Schexnayder, was Belgian, from Brussels. Léonie’s paternal fourth great-grandfather, Christopher Johannes (or Jean Christphe in French) Huber, was also Belgian, from Leuven, Flemish Brabant. Also, one of Léonie’s paternal eighth great-grandfathers was Zacharie Cloutier (c. 1590-1677), a prominent early Quebec settler. Leónie’s paternal third great-grandfather, Giovanni Battista Manuel (or Jean Baptiste Manuel in French) Bacas, was Italian, from Genoa. Jennie was the daughter of Italian emigrants, Antonio “Anthony” Lovetro and Angelina Ferrara.

Elley’s paternal grandmother is named Barbara Kennedy.

Elley’s maternal grandfather is Colonel Walker “Bud” Scott, Jr. (the son of Colonel Walker Henderson Scott, Sr. and Dorothy Davis). Elley’s grandfather Colonel was born in Cattlesburg, Kentucky. Elley’s great-grandfather Colonel was the biological father of criminal and cult leader Charles Manson, and was the son of Walker Henderson Scott and Gladys Ella Cline. Two of Elley’s great-great-grandfather Walker’s sixth great-grandparents, Sven Rambo and Ann Christian, were ethnic Swedish and Manx, respectively. His twice ninth great-grandfather, William McChristen, was also a Manx, from Milntown. Dorothy was a World War II veteran, and was the daughter of Melvin Davis and Dora Castle. Melvin’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Nakitika, was a Cherokee Native American. Melvin’s maternal great-great-grandfather and Dora’s paternal great-grandfather, Inman Castle, was 5/8 Shawnee Native American.

Elley’s maternal grandmother was Frances Jeanette “Frankie” McDowell (the daughter of Harvey James McDowell and Thelma Josephine Wright). Frances was born in Grayson, Kentucky. Harvey was the son of Charles Leander “Charlie” McDowell and Fanny B. Sexton. Thelma was the daughter of James Lewis Wright and Elizabeth Ellen Burchett.

Elley’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandmother, Elizabeth Patrick (September 15, 1831, Morgan County, Kentucky – February 14, 1910, Magoffin County, Kentucky).

Sources: Genealogy of Elley’s paternal grandfather, Willie Joseph Duhé III – http://perilloux.net

Birth record of Elley’s maternal grandfather, Colonel Walker Scott, Jr. – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Elley’s paternal great-grandfather, Colonel Walker Henderson Scott, Sr. – https://www.geni.com

Birth record of Elley’s paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy May Davis – https://www.familysearch.org

Elley’s paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy May Davis, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Elley’s paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy May (Davis) Canterbury – https://www.newspapers.com

Birth record of Elley’s maternal grandmother, Frances Jeanette McDowell – https://www.familysearch.org

Elley’s maternal grandmother, Frances Jeanette McDowell, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Elley’s maternal grandmother, Frances Jeanette (McDowell) Scott – http://wolfefuneralhomes.com

Elley’s maternal great-grandfather, Harvey James McDowell, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Elley’s maternal great-grandmother, Thelma Josephine Wright – https://www.familysearch.org

Elley’s maternal great-grandmother, Thelma Josephine Wright, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Ben Folds

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Birth Name: Benjamin Scott Folds

Place of Birth: Guilford County, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 12, 1966

Ethincity: English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish

Ben Folds is an American musician and record producer. He was the vocalist and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five.

His father, Carlos Dean Folds, is a carpenter. His mother, Sylvia Scott (Kellam), is a painter.

Ben was married to songwriter Anna Harris Goodman, Kate Rosen, Australian musician Frally Hynes, and Fleur Stanbrook, all of which ended up in divorce. Ben and Frally has two children.

Ben’s maternal grandfather was Charles Edgar Kellam, Jr. (the son of Charles Edgar Kellam and Hattie Anna Hicks). Ben’s grandfather Charles was born in High Point, North Carolina. Ben’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of Samuel Alford Kellam and Frances Catherine Parker. Anna was the daughter of James Franklin Hicks and Mary Charlotte Wright.

Ben’s maternal grandmother was Lois Mae Scott (the daughter of Olie Odham Scott and America Ann Watson). Lois was born in New Madrid, Missouri. Olie was the son of Wiley Washington Scott and Armilda M. Fitzgerald.

Sources: Birth record of Ben Folds – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Ben’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ben’s maternal grandfather, Charles Edgar Kellam, Jr. – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Ben’s maternal grandmother, Lois Mae (Scott) Tysinger – https://www.familysearch.org

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Iain Armitage

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Place of Birth: possibly Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 2008

Ethnicity: Scottish, Irish, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Iain Armitage is an American actor and theatre critic. He stars on the show Young Sheldon. He is the son of producer Lee Armitage and actor and singer Euan Morton (Euan Douglas George Morton; born Iain Middleton). His father was born in Bo’ness, Scotland.

Iain’s maternal grandfather is former naval officer Richard Armitage (born Richard Lee Armitage; the son of Leo Holmes Armitage and Ruth). Richard served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, from April 2, 1983 to June 5, 1989, and as U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, from March 26, 2001 to February 23, 2005. Leo was the son of Arthur L. Armitage, who was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, and of Anastasia C. Boyd, who was born in Canada.

Iain’s maternal grandmother is Laura Alice Samford (the daughter of Frank Park Samford and Virginia Samford Donovan, born Virginia Carolyn Suydam). Frank was the son of Frank Park Samford and Hattie Mae Noland. Iain’s great-grandmother Virginia was an actress and philanthropist, after whom the Virginia Samford Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama, was named. Virginia was born in Birmingham, the daughter of William Howard Suydam and Laura Alice Cousins.

Sources: Marriage record of Iain’s maternal great-grandparents, Frank Park Samford and Virginia Samford Donovan – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Iain’s maternal great-grandmother, Virginia Carolyn (Suydam) Samford Donovan – http://blog.al.com

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Grace Gummer

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Grace Gummer – “Wildlife” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA. USA –  Photo Credit: Photography by E / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Grace Jane Gummer

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

Date of Birth: May 9, 1986

Ethnicity: Norwegian (paternal grandmother), German, Swiss-German, English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, approximately 1/16th French, remote Swedish

Grace Gummer is an American actress. She is the daughter of sculptor Don Gummer and actress Meryl Streep. Her siblings are musician and actor Henry Wolfe Gummer, actress Mamie Gummer, and model Louisa Gummer.

Grace’s father has Norwegian, English, and 1/8h French, ancestry. Grace’s mother has German, Swiss-German, English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and remote French and Swedish, ancestry.

Grace’s paternal grandfather is William Adolph Gummer (the son of William Adolph Gummer and Rosa L. Hutton). Grace’s grandfather William was born in Tennessee. Grace’s great-grandfather William was the son of William Adolph E. Gummer and Kate/Katie E. Robbe, who was of French descent.

Grace’s paternal grandmother is Dorothy Jacobson (the daughter of Stanley Jacobsen/Jacobson and Celia/Cecilia Gesme). Dorothy was born in Wisconsin. Stanley was the son of Thomas Andreas Jacobsen and Berthe Marie/Mary Eids Bakken. Celia was the daughter of Jens James Knudson Gjesme and Inger Mikkelsen/Mickelson. All of Stanley and Celia’s grandparents were Norwegian.

Grace’s maternal grandfather was Harry William Streep (the son of Harry William/Wilbur Streep and Helena/Helen/Carolena “Lena” Huber). Grace’s grandfather Harry was born in New Jersey, and was a pharmaceutical executive. Grace’s great-grandfather Harry was the son of Frederick Streeb/Streep and Elizabeth Amberger/Amsberger, who were born in New Jersey, both of them to German immigrant parents. Helena was the daughter of Wilhelm Balthazar “William” Huber, who was Swiss (of Swiss-German background), born in Giswil, in the canton of Obwalden, and of Helena/Carolina Fredericka “Lena” Halter/Haltee, whose parents were German.

Grace’s maternal grandmother was Mary Wolf Wilkinson (the daughter of Harry Rockafellow Wilkinson and Mary Agnes “Mamie” Wolf). Grace’s grandmother Mary Wolf was born in New York, and was a fine-artist and art editor. Harry was the son of Eleazer Twining Wilkinson and Margaretta/Margaret Scarborough Betts. Grace’s great-grandmother Mary “Mamie” Agnes was the daughter of Henry Charles Wolf, who was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents, and of Mary Agnes McFadden, who was born in Ireland, the daughter Manus McFadden and Grace Strain.

Sources: Genealogy of Grace Gummer – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Grace’s father – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Grace’s paternal grandfather, William Adolph Gummer – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Grace’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy Jacobson (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Grace’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy Jacobson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Grace’s paternal great-grandfather, Stanley Jacobsen/Jacobson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Grace’s paternal great-grandmother, Celia Gesme, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of Grace’s mother – http://familypedia.wikia.com
http://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Grace Gummer (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Grace’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Grace’s mother (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://famouskin.com

Grace’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Frederick Streeb/Streep and Elizabeth Amberger/Amsberger, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Family history of Grace’s maternal great-grandmother, Helena/Helen/Carolena “Lena” Huber – https://mikeymike5289.wordpress.com

Grace’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Wilhelm Balthazar “William” Huber and Helena/Carolina Fredericka “Lena” Halter/Haltee, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Grace’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Agnes “Mamie” Wolf, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Grace’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Henry Charles Wolf and Mary Agnes McFadden – http://www.findagrave.com

Pat Schroeder

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Birth Name: Patricia Nell Scott

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 30, 1940

Ethnicity: Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, English, Irish, Welsh, distant German

Pat Schroeder is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado, from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1997.

She was a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1988.

Pat is the daughter of Bernice Lemoin (Scott), a teacher, and Lee Combs Scott, a pilot and aviation insurance company owner. Her parents were born in Nebraska. She is married to Jim Schroeder, with whom she has two children.

Pat’s paternal grandfather was Frank H. Scott (the son of Robert McIntyre Scott and Rebecca Tinney). Frank was born in Pennsylvania, to Northern Irish parents. Robert was born in Londonderry, Donegal, the son of William David Scott and Sarah McIntyre.

Pat’s paternal grandmother was Clara May Combs (the daughter of Alonzo Leonidas Combs and Sarah Bunker Huntington). Clara was born in Nebraska. Alonzo was the son of William D. Combs and Mary Jane McGrew. Sarah was the daughter of Steven Ault Huntington and Clarissa Lovejoy Baldwin.

Pat’s maternal grandfather was Humphrey Clyde Scott (the son of William Crawford Scott and Louisa Frances Davis). Humphrey was born in Iowa. William was the son of David Irwin/Erwin Scott and Eleanor Malone. Louisa was the daughter of Richard M. Davis and Nancy A. Foutz.

Pat’s maternal grandmother was Nellie/Nelle Eugenia Webster (the daughter of Abraham Wheeler Webster and Rachel A. Young). Nelle was born in Indiana. Abraham was the son of Thomas Corbin Webster and Nancy Dowers. Rachel was the daughter of Amaziah Young and Mary Beebe.

Sources: Genealogy of Pat Schroeder (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.ancestry.ca

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

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

Obituary of Pat’s mother – http://articles.orlandosentinel.com

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