Place of Birth: Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 30, 1960

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

David Miscavige is the leader of the Church of Scientology, and Captain of its Sea Organization. He is titled Chairman of the Board of the Religious Technology Center (RTC), which controls the trademarks and copyrights of Dianetics and Scientology. David became leader of the church in 1987, following the death of founder L. Ron Hubbard.

David is the son of Loretta and Ronald Miscavige. The family was originally Roman Catholic, and converted to Scientology in 1971. David is married to Shelly Miscavige.

David’s paternal grandfather was Anthony Victor Myszkiewicz/Miscavige (the son of Stanley/Stanisław Miscavige/Myszkiewicz and Mary/Maria Glowacki/Gtowacki). Anthony was born in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, to Polish parents. Stanley was born in Andrzejewo, Wielkopolskie, the son of Jakub Myszkiewicz, who was born in Leszczewo, Podlaskie, and of Marianna Czerniecka, who was born in Wołownia, Podlaskie. David’s great-grandmother Mary was born in Krasne, Mazowieckie, the daughter of Tomasz Glowacki/Gtowacki, who was born in Krasne, and of Magdalena Namiotkówna, who was born in Daniłowice, Podlaskie.

David’s paternal grandmother was Helen/Helena Suchwalko/Sufalko (the daughter of Stanley/Stanisław Suchwalko and Johanna Bondzio). Helen was born in Pennsylvania, to Polish parents.

David’s maternal grandfather was Ralph Gidaro (the son of Anthony/Antonio Pasquale Gidaro and Maria Theresa Stillo). Ralph was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, from Isca sullo Ionio, Catanzaro, Calabria. Anthony was the son of Ferdinando/Fernardino Gidaro and Raffella Stillo. Maria was the daughter of Giuseppe Pasquale Stillo and Anna Maria Calabretta.

David’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Ruth Krall (the daughter of William John Krall and Lydia Minnick). Dorothy was born in Ashland, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. William was born in Locust Gap, the son of German parents, John/Johann Krall and Susanna Margaret/Margaretha Gräber, who was born in Spiesen, Saarland. Lydia was born in Kingston, the daughter of ethnic German parents, Jacob Minnick and Therese/Thresa Adeline/E. Marie Krouse/Krauß, who herself was born in Daber, Pomorze, Poland.

Source: Genealogy of David Miscavige – https://www.geni.com

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Bennett in 2006, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Haley Loraine Keeling

Place of Birth: Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 7, 1988

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, Irish, one eighth African-American, one eighth Lithuanian

Haley Bennett is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles in the films Music and Lyrics, The Girl on the Train, Hillbilly Elegy, and The Equalizer, among others. She was raised partly in Naples, Florida. Haley has one child with her partner, British film director Joe Wright.

Haley’s ancestry is English, German, Scottish, Irish, Lithuanian, and African-American. Her maternal great-grandfather, Vernon McFadden Dorsey, was black and was listed as black on U.S. Census Records, as were both his parents. When Haley’s maternal grandparents married, her biracial grandfather was listed as “white.”

Haley’s paternal grandfather is Thomas Marshall Keeling (the son of Thurston Keeling and Alice Lorene Fritz). Thomas was born in Ohio. Thurston was the son of Thomas Sylvester Keeling and Annie Day Wade. Alice was the daughter of John William Fritz and Mary Willie Hurt.

Haley’s paternal grandmother is Mary Lois Carpenter (the daughter of Hubert Herschel Carpenter and Jean W. Young). Mary was born in Ohio. Hubert was the son of Albin Addison Carpenter and Lydia Alice Starr. Jean was born in Ohio, to Scottish parents, George Young and Mary Williamson.

Haley’s maternal grandfather was Darryl Vernon Dorsey (the son of Vernon McFadden Dorsey and Georgia/Georga Belva “Dee” White). Darryl was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Haley’s great-grandfather Vernon was the son of Price Charles Dorsey and Mary Elizabeth Josephine Wright, who were African-American. Georgia was caucasian, and was the daughter of George Steven White and Edith Bell/Marie Gillespie.

Haley’s maternal grandmother is Shirley Jean Brettrager (the daughter of Henry Herbert Brettrager and Helen Ann Zagorski/Zagorskis). Shirley was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Henry was the son of Anton Brettrager, who was born in Romania, and of Cornellie Wallner/Walter, who was born in Hungary; Anton and Cornellie, who were Catholic, appear to have been ethnic Germans. Helen was the daughter of Victor Zagorski/Zagorskis and Katherine, who were Lithuanian.

Sources: Marriage record of Haley’s maternal grandparents, Darryl Vernon Dorsey and Shirley Jean Brettrager – https://www.familysearch.org

Haley’s maternal grandfather, Darryl Vernon Dorsey, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Haley’s maternal grandfather, Darryl Vernon Dorsey – https://www.record-courier.com

Haley’s maternal great-grandfather, Vernon McFadden Dorsey, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Haley’s maternal great-grandfather, Vernon McFadden Dorsey – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituaries of Haley’s maternal great-grandfather, Henry Herbert Brettrager, and of his own parents, Anton Brettrager and Cornellie Wallner/Walter – http://www.findagrave.com

Haley’s maternal great-grandmother, Helen Ann Zagorski/Zagorskis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Michael Bradley Enzi

Date of Birth: February 1, 1944

Place of Birth: Bremerton, Washington, U.S.

Date of Death: July 26, 2021

Place of Death: Loveland, Colorado, U.S.

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

Mike Enzi was an American politician and accountant. A Republican, he served as Mayor of Gillette, from 1975 to 1983, a U.S. Senator from Wyoming, from January 3, 1997 to January 3, 2021, and Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, from January 3, 2015 to January 3, 2021.

Mike was the son of Dorothy M. (Bradley) and Elmer Jacob Enzi. He was raised in Thermopolis, Wyoming. Mike was married to Diana Buckley, until his death, with whom he had three children.

While he was sometimes listed as an Italian-American member of the U.S. Congress, he was not of Italian descent.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was named Jacob Enzi. Jacob was born in Freudental, Tiraspol, Moldavia, Russian Empire, and was an ethnic German.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Anna Maria Hieb (the daughter of Wilhelm Hieb and Salomea Schaeffer). Anna Maria was born in Neudorf-Kolenie, Tiraspol, Moldavia, Russian Empire, and was an ethnic German. Salomea was the daughter of Theobald Schaeffer and Barbara Lippert.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Albert Wilson Bradley (the son of Charles Raymond Bradley and Minerva Steward). Minerva was the daughter of Albert Steward and Mary Jane Shuck.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was named Marie Regina Isaac.

Sources: Genealogies of Mike Enzi – https://www.geni.com
http://www.familycentral.net

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Birth Name: William Patterson Ropp

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

Date of Birth: April 21, 1994

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

Will Ropp is an American actor. He co-stars in the films The Way Back and The Fallout.

Will’s paternal grandfather is John Eugene Ropp (the son of Dale Ropp and Lena Gladis Helbrich/Kline). John was born in Ohio. Dale was the son of William Eugene Ropp and Matilda/Tilda J. Wilson. Lena was the daughter of Jona Kline and Ella Alice Wildman.

Will’s paternal grandmother is Louise Allen Ogden Adams (the daughter of George Elliott Adams and Katharine/Katherine Abbott/Abott Ogden). George was the son of Adam Gillespie Adams, Jr., whose father was born in Strabatton, Tyrone, Ireland, and of Susan Elliott Howell. Katharine was the daughter of William Allen Ogden, whose father was born in London, England, and of Louise Clifford Allen.

Will’s maternal grandfather was Hugh Patterson McKnight (the son of Robert James George McKnight and Ethel Grace Patterson). Hugh was born in Pennsylvania. Robert was the son of Robert McKnight, whose father was from Donegal, Ireland and whose mother was from Derry, Ireland; and of Elizabeth Campbell, whose father was Scottish. Grace was the daughter of Hugh Patterson, who was born in Magarah, Ireland, and of Jane Largue Taylor, who was born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Will’s maternal grandmother was Una Mai Willis (the daughter of Cecil Richard Willis and Mai Hart/Maihart Stephenson). Una was born in Arkansas. Cecil was the son of Manley Augustus Willis and Susan Catherine Davis. Mai was the daughter of Joseph Edward Stephenson and Una Wiman.

Sources: Genealogy of Will Ropp (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.genealogy.com

Article about Will’s paternal grandparents, John Eugene Ropp and Louise Allen Ogden Adams – https://residentnews.net

Will’s paternal great-grandparents, Dale Ropp and Lena Gladis Helbrich/Kline – https://www.familysearch.org

Will’s paternal great-grandparents, Dale Ropp and Lena Gladis Helbrich/Kline, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Will’s maternal grandmother, Una Mai Willis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Schmidt in 2009, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Kevin Gerard Schmidt

Place of Birth: Andover, Kansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 16, 1988

Ethnicity:
*father – German
*mother – German, Swedish, English, Scottish, distant Dutch

Kevin Schmidt is an American actor. He has also been credited as Kevin G. Schmidt. His siblings are actor Kenneth Schmidt and actor and musician Kendall Schmidt, of Big Time Rush.

Kevin’s father is of entirely German descent, from an ethnic German family from Russia. Kevin’s mother has German, Swedish, English, Scottish, and distant Dutch, ancestry.

Kevin’s paternal great-great-great-grandparents, Jacob Schmidt and Anna Maria Margaretha Matz, were ethnic Germans from Katharinenstadt, Russia. They moved to the United States in June 1876, and became prominent in the German-American community in Hays, Kansas.

Kevin is a fourth cousin of actress Allison Miller. Kevin’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Sophia Meier, was the sister of Allison’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Maria Catherine Meier.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was Donald Eugene Schmidt (the son of Paul John Schmidt and Catherine Walters/Walter). Donald was born in Kansas. Paul was born in Kansas, to ethnic German parents from Russia, Johann/John Jacob Schmidt and Katharina/Catherine I. Gross, from Katharinestadt, Samara, Volga. Kevin’s great-grandmother Catherine Walters was also born in Kansas, also to ethnic German emigrants from Katharinenstadt, Friedrich Walter/Walters and Sophia Meier.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother was Roselyn/Roseline S. Roth (the daughter of Joseph Peter Roth and Victoria Kippes). Roselyn was born in Kansas, to ethnic German parents from Russia. Joseph was the son of Peter Roth and Barbara Jacobs. Victoria was the daughter of Casper Kippes and Katherina/Catharina Dreiling.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Alan Ronald Robinson (the son of Alan Robinson and Genevieve Maxine Yule). Kevin’s grandfather Alan was born in California. Kevin’s great-grandfather Alan was the son of Jack Robinson, who was born in England, and of Alice Mary Clarke. Genevieve was the daughter of Walter Wallace Yule, whose father was Scottish, and of Leatha Malinda Fowler.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother is Mary Frances/Francis Van Meter/VanMeter (the daughter of Arthur Jean Van Meter and Lucille/Lucile M. C. Peterson). Kevin’s grandmother Mary Frances was born in Kansas. Arthur was the son of William Ezra Van Meter and Fannie M. Northern. Lucille was the daughter of Benjamin Peterson, who was Swedish, and of Pearl E.

Sources: Genealogies of Kevin’s paternal great-grandparents, Paul John Schmidt and Catherine Walters/Walter – https://www.findagrave.com

Kevin’s paternal great-grandparents, Paul John Schmidt and Catherine Walters/Walter, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Paul John Schmidt and Catherine Walters/Walter on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Information on Kevin’s paternal great-great-great-grandparents, Jacob Schmidt and Anna Maria Margaretha Matz – http://todayinkansas.com

Obituary of Kevin’s paternal grandmother, Roselyn/Roseline S. (Roth) Schmidt – https://www.legacy.com

Kevin’s paternal great-grandparents, Joseph Peter Roth and Victoria Kippes, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kevin’s maternal great-grandparents, Alan Robinson and Genevieve Maxine Yule – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kevin’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Jack Robinson and Alice Mary Clarke – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Kevin’s maternal grandmother, Mary Frances/Francis Van Meter/VanMeter (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.vanmeter-lineage.com

Kevin’s maternal great-grandfather, Arthur Jean Van Meter, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Kevin’s maternal great-grandmother, Lucille/Lucile M. C. Peterson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Eric Joseph Arndt

Place of Birth: Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 8, 1986

Ethnicity: Irish, smaller amounts of Italian, German

Enzo Amore is an American professional wrestler and rapper. He performs in the independent circuit, under the name nZo, and wrestled in the WWE as Enzo Amore, drawing on his Italian heritage. He raps under the name Real1. He is also known as Eric Anthony.

Enzo is the son of Rosemary and Anthony Arndt. He was raised partly in Waldwick, New Jersey.

Enzo’s paternal grandfather was William Arndt (the son of Edwin Arndt and Catherine Murrin). William was born in New Jersey. Edwin was the son of Heinrich Arndt, who was born in New York, and later changed his name to William Henry Arndt; and of Viola Von Ludwig. Both Heinrich and Viola’s parents were German. Enzo’s great-grandmother Catherine was the daughter of John J. Murrin and Agnes Beadle, who were of Irish heritage. Enzo’s paternal third great-grandfather, Edward Arndt, emigrated to New York, and married Elise/Elizabeth Anna Ratz.

Enzo’s paternal grandmother was named Carol Ann Corizzi. Carol was born in New Jersey. Carol’s grandfather, Joseph Corizzi, was born in New Jersey, to Italian immigrants.

Enzo’s maternal grandfather was John Lyons (the son of William Lyons and Geraldine Fitzgerald). John was born in Roscommon, Ireland.

Enzo’s maternal grandmother was Frances Melia (the daughter of Francis N. Melia and Essie McGorman). Frances was born in New Jersey. Francis was the son of Thomas Melia, whose parents were Irish, and of Annie Cooney, who was born in Ireland. Essie was Irish, the daughter of John McGorman and Bridget, who were from Cavan.

Sources: Enzo stating that he is “part Italian” – https://twitter.com

Genealogy of Enzo’s paternal great-grandparents, Edwin Arndt and Catherine Murrin – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Enzo’s maternal grandparents, John Lyons and Frances Melia – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Enzo’s maternal grandmother, Frances Melia Lyons McLaughlin – https://www.legacy.com

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Walton in 2016, photo by excelentphoto/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Leona Anastasia Walton

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

Date of Birth: April 24, 1996

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American, possibly East Asian
*mother – English, German, Scottish, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant French

Binx Walton is an American fashion model.

She was raised in Hawaii, and then Knoxville, Tennessee. She has been described as having African-American, Indian, Irish, Dutch, German, and Eastern Asian ancestry. Her mother is white. Her nickname Binx is after the character Jar Jar Binks.

Binx’s maternal grandfather was Claude Barton Haggard (the son of Claude Barton Haggard and Mildred L. Atherton). Binx’s grandfather Claude was born in Tennessee. Binx’s great-grandfather Claude was born in Tennessee, the son of Cobe Young Haggard and Rhoda Elvira Hair. Mildred was born in Tennessee, the daughter of William Bennet Atherton and Edna Purtlebaugh.

Binx’s maternal grandmother was Wilma Jean/Jeane Cogdill (the daughter of Hobert/Hobart Luther Cogdill and Clara Jane Brown). Wilma was born in Tennessee. Hobert was born in Tennessee, the son of James A. Cogdill and Addie Mildred Cantrell. Clara was born in Tennessee, the daughter of William M. Brown and Ruthie Jane Lowe.

Sources: Obituary of Binx’s maternal grandfather, Claude Barton Haggard – http://findagrave.com

Obituary of Binx’s maternal grandmother, Wilma Jean/Jeane (Cogdill) Haggard – http://alderfuneralhome.com

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Birth Name: David John Casper

Place of Birth: Bemidji, Minnesota, USA

Date of Birth: February 2, 1952

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, Belgian

Dave Casper is an American professional football player. He was a tight end, and played most of his National Football League (NFL) career for the Raiders.

Casper is the son of Dorothy and Edward Casper.

Casper’s paternal grandfather was Marcus David Casper (the son of Nicholas J. Casper and Magdaline Michline).

Capser’s paternal grandmother was Nellie J. Schoenberger (the daughter of Geo Schoenberger and Bridget Welch). Bridget was born in Wisconsin, to Irish parents, John Welch and Johanna Conners.

Casper’s maternal grandfather was Ivan Lindsay Hanson (the son of James Henry Hanson and Sarah Martha Mullan).

Casper’s maternal grandmother was Muriel Leota Bennett (the daughter of Fred Bennett and Louisa Wilhelmina Elizabeth Boger).

Sources: https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Richard Douglas Lamm

Date of Birth: August 3, 1935

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

Date of Death: July 29, 2021

Place of Death: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*German (father)
*English (mother)

Richard Lamm was an American politician, writer, and attorney. As a member of the Democratic Party, he served as Governor of Colorado, from January 14, 1975 to January 13, 1987.

He was a candidate for the Reform Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1996.

Richard was the son of Mary Louise (Townsend) and Edward Arnold Lamm, a coal company executive. He was raised partly in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Richard was married to feminist, women’s rights activist, educator, author, and speaker Dottie Lamm (born Dorothy Louise Vennard), until his death. The couple had two children.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was named Victor Theodore Lamm (the son of Barney Benjamin Lamm and Emma Mary). Victor was born in Illinois, to parents from New York. Barney was the son of German parents, Georg T. Lamm and Gertrud Catherine Hausmann, who were from Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Georg from Kappelrodeck and Gertrud from Furschenbach.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was named Charlotte/Lotta Hageman. Charlotte was born in Illinois, to German parents.

Richard’s maternal grandfather was Earl Townsend (the son of Daniel Webster Townsend and Ida Goodrich). Earl was born in Wisconsin. Ida was the daughter of Horace Goodrich and Eliza Cook.

Richard’s maternal grandmother was named Anna E. Hardwick. Anna was English.

Source: Richard’s father on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: July 22, 1882

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

Date of Death: May 15, 1967

Place of Death: Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: Dutch (mostly), smaller amounts of English and French Huguenot, more distant Swiss-German, German, Frisian, Northern Irish, and Polish

Edward Hopper was an American realist painter and printmaker. He is widely known for his oil paintings, and was equally proficient as a watercolorist and printmaker in etching. He is known for his painting Nighthawks (1942), along with Automat (1927), Chop Suey (1929), and Office in a Small City (1953).

Edward was the son of Elizabeth Griffiths/Griffith (Smith) and Garrit/Garret Henry Hopper, a dry-goods merchant. He was married to painter Josephine Hopper, until his death.

He was of mostly Colonial American descent, predominantly Dutch. His ancestors were Dutch (mostly), with smaller amounts of English and French Huguenot, and more distant Swiss-German, German, Frisian, Northern Irish, and, from the Zabriskie line, Polish; he had a forebear born in the Virgin Islands.

Edward’s patrilineal line can be traced to Andries Willemszen Hoppe, who was born, c. 1622, in the Netherlands.

Edward’s paternal grandfather was Christian A. Hopper (the son of Albert G. Hopper and Maria/Mary “Polly” Brevoort). Albert was the son of Garrett/Garret Albertson Hopper and Catherine/Catharine/Cathlyntje Kuyper/Cooper. Maria was the daughter of Samuel Brevoort and Matilda Martyntje Zabriskie.

Edward’s paternal grandmother was Charity Blauvelt (the daughter of Abraham/Abram Blauvelt and Maria “Mary” Blauvelt). Charity was born in New Jersey. Abraham was the son of Isaac Blauvelt and Sara/Sarah Johnson. Maria was the daughter of Abraham Blauvelt and Elizabeth Petrus Haring.

Edward’s maternal grandfather was John DeWint Smith (the son of Johannes/John Smith and Aefje Blauvelt). Edward’s grandfather John was born in New York. Johannes was the son of John/Jan Smith/Smidt and Jemima De Windt/Wint, whose father was born on St. Thomas, then part of the Danish Virgin Islands, previously part of the Dutch Virgin Islands. Aefje was the daughter of Johannes Blauvelt and Claesje Blanch.

Edward’s maternal grandmother was Martha Griffiths/Griffith (the daughter of The Rev. Joseph W. Griffiths/Griffith and Elizabeth Lozier). Martha was born in New York. The Rev. Joseph was an emigrant from England, and was a Baptist minister in the U.S. Elizabeth was born in New Jersey, of mostly Dutch and French Huguenot ancestry, along with Northern Irish. She was the daughter of Hildebrandt/Hillebrandt Lozier and Elizabeth Campbell.

Sources: Genealogies of Edward Hopper – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Kathleen Courtney

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

Date of Birth: August 27, 1958

Ethnicity: Irish (at least 62.5%), along with English and German

Kathy Hochul is an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been Lieutenant Governor of New York, since January 1, 2015. She was previously County Clerk of Erie County, from January 1, 2007 to June 1, 2011, and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, from June 1, 2011 to January 3, 2013.

Kathy is the daughter of Patricia Ann “Pat” (Rochford) and John P. “Jack” Courtney. Her family was working class during her childhood. Later, her father had his own technology company. Her mother founded the Kathleen Mary House, for victims of domestic violence.

Kathy is married to attorney William J. Hochul, Jr., who was U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York, from March 15, 2010 to October 29, 2016. Kathy’s husband is of Polish descent. The couple has two children.

Kathy’s paternal grandfather was John Patrick Courtney (the son of John Cournane and Bridget Shea). Kathy’s grandfather John was born in Cutteen, Castlegregory, Kerry, Ireland. Kathy’s great-grandfather John was the son of John Cournane and Ellen Scanlon. Bridget was the daughter of Daniel Shea and Mary Lynch.

Kathy’s paternal grandmother was Maria/Mary Bridget Browne/Brown (the daughter of Maurice Browne and Maria Ashe). Maria was born in Kilshanig, Castlegregory, Kerry, Ireland. Maurice was the son of Catherine O’Connor.

Kathy’s maternal grandfather was Sidney William Rochford/Rockford (the son of Thomas H. Rochford and Glennie/Glendora S. Godfrey). Sidney was born in New York. Thomas was the son of Irish parents, from Sligo, John Rochford, who was born in Culdaly, Aclare, and Hannorah Conroy. Glennie was the daughter of Arthur T. Godfrey.

Kathy’s maternal grandmother was Kathleen/Katherine Letterman (the daughter of William Letterman). Kathleen was born in New York. William was the son of Kate, whose parents were German.

Sources: https://www.irishecho.com
https://twitter.com

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

Genealogy of Kathy Hochul (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Kathy’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kathy’s mother – https://buffalonews.com

Kathy’s maternal grandfather, Sidney William Rochford/Rockford, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Sidney William Rochford/Rockford on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Kathy’s maternal grandmother, Kathleen/Katherine Letterman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Larry Richard Drake

Date of Birth: February 21, 1950

Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Death: March 17, 2016

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

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

Larry Drake was an American actor and comedian. He is known for his title role in the horror-comedy Dr. Giggles (1992), for co-starring in the Darkman films, and for his two time Emmy-winning performance on L.A. Law.

Larry was the son of Lorraine Ruth (Burns) and Raymond John Drake, an oil company drafting engineer.

Larry’s paternal grandfather was William/Will Griffin Drake (the son of John Griffin Drake and Permelia/Pamelia Ann/Amell Bolton). William was born in Texas. John was the son of Richard Sparks Drake and Lenora Caroline Wharton. Permelia was the daughter of Evan William “Bill” Bolton and Frances Jane Parker.

Larry’s paternal grandmother was Florence Elizabeth “Lizzie” Martin (the daughter of Benjamin Luther “Ben” Martin and Martha A. L. E. “Mattie” Cosby/Cozby). Lizzie was born in Arkansas. Benjamin was the son of James Murdock Martin and Mary Elizabeth Smithey. Mattie was the daughter of George W. Crosby and Margaret Livingston.

Larry’s maternal grandfather was Albert Pearl Burns (the son of Cary Clark Burns and Francis/Frances “Frankie” Moxley). Cary was the son of John W. Burns and Belinda Jane Pettit. Francis was the daughter of Francis Marion Moxley and Mary E. Richardson.

Larry’s maternal grandmother was Beulah Ione Dieterle (the daughter of Christopher/Chris W. Dieterle and Mary Ella Hight). Beulah was born in Illinois. Christopher was born in Wortenburg, Germany, the son of Christian William Dieterle and Anna/Ann Marie Kreta Hofer Wesener Schafer. Ella was the daughter of Richard Hight and Annie/Ann/Anna Bunnell.

Sources: Genealogy of Larry Drake – https://www.findagrave.com

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

Obituary of Larry’s mother – https://tulsaworld.com

Marriage record of Larry’s maternal great-grandparents, Christopher/Chris W. Dieterle and Mary Ella Hight – https://www.familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: c. 2009

Ethnicity: Irish, as well as German, one eighth Slovak, one eighth Italian, some Dutch

Winslow Fegley is an American actor. He has starred in the films Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made and Come Play, and will next play the leads in 8 Bit Christmas and Nightbooks.

Winslow is the son of actors Merce Fegley and Michael Fegley. He is the brother of actors Oakes Fegley and August Fegley.

His father is of one quarter Slovak, as well as German and Irish, ancestry. Winslow’s mother is of one half Irish, one quarter Italian, one eighth German, and one eighth Dutch, descent.

Winslow’s paternal grandfather is named Richard Franklin “Dick” Fegley.

Winslow’s paternal grandmother is Marguerite “Peg” Kiss (the daughter of Ferdinand Walter Kiss/Kish and Mary Rose Flynn). Ferdinand was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Slovak parents, Eduardus/Edward Kiss/Kish and Pauline Bajsovicz/Vocieotiz/Voysivick. Mary Rose was the daughter of Joseph Flynn and Anna.

Winslow’s maternal grandfather is Jay Tonne (the son of Christopher Fredrick Tonne and Catherine Marie Larocca). Christopher was the son of Wilhelm Heinrich Tonne, who was born in Wisconsin, to German parents, and of Louise Pauline Fredricks, who was born in Wisconsin, to Dutch parents. Catherine was born in Illinois, the daughter of Italian parents, Michael Larocca and Angeline/Angela Maria Postilion, from Potenza.

Winslow’s maternal grandmother is Mary Burke (the daughter of John J. Burke and Cecelia/Cecilia Marie/Mary Hoban). John had Irish ancestry, and was the son of John Joseph Burke and Florence Catherine Brady. Cecelia was born in Illinois, the daughter of William Joseph Hoban, who was born in Illinois, to Irish parents, and of Margaret Rourke, who was born in Kerry, Ireland.

Sources: Obituary of Winslow’s paternal uncle – http://www.legacy.com

Winslow’s paternal great-grandfather, Ferdinand Walter Kiss/Kish, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Winslow’s paternal great-grandfather, Ferdinand Walter Kiss/Kish – http://articles.mcall.com

Likely baptismal record of Winslow’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Eduardus/Edward Kiss/Kish – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Winslow Fegley (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituaries of Winslow’s maternal great-grandparents, Christopher Fredrick Tonne and Catherine Marie Larocca – http://www.kmitch.com

Winslow’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Louise Pauline Fredricks, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Winslow’s maternal great-grandmother, Catherine Marie Larocca, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Winslow’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.bajda.net

Birth record of Winslow’s maternal great-grandmother, Cecelia/Cecilia Marie/Mary Hoban – https://familysearch.org

Winslow’s maternal great-grandmother, Cecelia/Cecilia Marie/Mary Hoban, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Michael Christopher White

Place of Birth: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 28, 1970

Ethnicity: English, one eighth Norwegian, one eighth Swedish, distant German

Mike White is an American writer, actor, and producer. He has written and directed the films Year of the Dog and Brad’s Status, and the series The White Lotus, among writing and acting credits in many other film and television projects.

Mike is the son of Lyla Lee, a fundraising executive, and The Rev. Dr. James Melville White, “Mel” White, a clergyman and speechwriter. Originally a ghostwriter for religious right figures, Mel White came out as a gay Christian, and ministers mostly to LGBT+ people.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Olin “Carl” White (the son of James Madison White and “Effie” Azalea Baker). Olin was born in Dalton, Arkansas, and was raised on a small farm, in the Ozarks. He was Mayor of Santa Cruz, California, from 1957 to 1958, and was also an associate pastor, and deacon. Mike’s great-grandfather James was the son of Henry Shelton White and Margaret Elizabeth Wells.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Faythe Alvera Rear (the daughter of Melvin Bennet Rear and Ruth Lillian Nelson). Faythe was born in Montevideo, Minnesota, and was of half Norwegian and half Swedish descent. Melvin was the son of Halvor E. Rear, who was born in Wisconsin, to Norwegian parents; and of Mina/Minne Christiansdatter Peterson Skjerva, who was born in Clayton, Iowa, to parents from Oppland, Norway. Mike’s great-grandmother Ruth was born in Minnesota, to Swedish parents.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Lyle Verne/Vern Loehr (the son of Verne Frank Loehr and Lilian/Lillian Winifred Jennings). Lyle was born in California. Mike’s great-grandfather Verne was the son of Frank Loehr and Annettie/Nettie Alice Smith. Lillian was English, born in Balsall Heath, Worcestershire, the daughter of Alfred Jennings and Anne Maria Scott.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Marjorie E. Rhoades Smith (the daughter of Thomas Rhoades and Ruby Norene). Marjorie was born in California. Ruby was born in Oregon.

Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com
http://www.chicagotribune.com
https://www.latimes.com

Obituary of Mike’s paternal grandfather, Olin “Carl” White – https://www.legacy.com

Mike’s maternal grandfather, Lyle Verne/Vern Loehr, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Mike’s maternal grandmother, Marjorie E. Rhoades, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jodhi Tania Hakim-Edwards

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

Date of Birth: 8 May, 1975

Ethnicity:
*father – possibly German
*mother – French, Turkish

Jodhi May is a British actress. She is known for her roles in the films A World Apart, The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Sister My Sister, and A Quiet Passion.

Jodhi is the daughter of Jocelyn Hakim. It is not publicly known who Jodhi’s father is, but she has stated that he is German. Her name was legally changed to Jodhi Tania May. Her mother was married to impresario Malcolm McLaren for a time to obtain U.K. citizenship.

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Birth Name: Ray Dean Thrasher

Place of Birth: Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada

Date of Birth: June 19, 1967

Ethnicity:
*father – Dene First Nations, German
*mother – Yupik, Cape Verdean, Inuvialuk Inuit

Eric Schweig is a Canadian actor, artisan, and outreach worker. His roles include The Last of the Mohicans, Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, and The Missing.

Eric is the biological son of Margaret Mary Asselin-Thrasher. Born of mostly First Nations heritage, he and his six siblings were adopted out, as part of the “Sixties Scoop,” an assimilation drive of Native children by the Canadian government. He was adopted at six months, by an English-speaking family, a German father and a French mother, and was raised first in Inuvik, and then partly in Bermuda, before moving back to Canada. Eric moved to Toronto by himself in 1985.

On his biological mother’s side, Eric is the nephew of musician Willie Thrasher and artist Mona Thrasher, and a half-first cousin of sculptor Abraham Anghik Ruben. Eric has adopted two foster siblings.

Eric has often been described as being of “mixed Inuvialuk, Chippewa-Dene and German heritage.” Eric’s biological father has been said to be both “a Dene man from Alberta” and “Métis.” This may refer to mixed European and First Nations heritage, rather than Métis ancestry.

Eric’s maternal half-aunt Bertha Thrasher has been described as being “of Yupik and Portuguese-African ancestry” (Bertha and Eric’s mother had the same father, and their mothers were sisters). Bertha’s son (Eric’s half-cousin), Abraham Anghik Ruben, has written, “My mother’s parents were Portugese-African (Senegal) from the Cape Verde Islands on her father’s side and Inupiat Alaskan on her mother’s side. My great-grandparents on my mother’s side of the family were respected and capable Yupik Alaskan Shamans.”

Eric’s biological maternal grandfather was named Billy Thrasher. It appears that Billy was the son of a father from Cape Verde, and of a Canadian Inuvialuk Inuit mother. He has been described as “the son of a Portuguese whaler.”

Eric’s biological maternal grandmother was named Alice (the daughter of Apakark and Kagun). Alice was born in Alaska, and was of Yupik descent.

Source: Obituary of Eric’s biological mother – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Douglas Glenn Colvin

Date of Birth: September 18, 1951

Place of Birth: Fort Lee, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Death: June 5, 2002

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

Ethnicity:
*father – English, small amounts of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and Welsh, distant Dutch and Scottish, likely French
*mother – German

Dee Dee Ramone, was an American musician, singer, rapper, and songwriter. He was the bassist for, and a founding member of, punk rock band Ramones. Joey Ramone was also a member of the band. He was also known as Dee Dee King.

Dee Dee was the son of mother Tony and father Glenn Leroy Colvin. Many of his paternal ancestors have been in the U.S. since the 1600s. His mother was said have been German. He was raised partly in West Berlin, West Germany, and then in Forest Hills, Queens. Dee Dee was married to Barbara Ramone Zampini, until his death.

Dee Dee’s paternal grandfather was Walter Roy Colvin (the son of Martilious Colvin and Ellen Jane Dozier). Walter was born in Johnson, Missouri. Martilious was the son of Richard T. Colvin and Nancy Miland Griggs. Dee Dee’s ancestry can be traced back to Josine Boyer, who was born in New Amsterdam, now New York, to Dutch parents.

Dee Dee’s paternal grandmother was Neta Alice White (the daughter of Newton J. White and Lydia Elizabeth Peek). Neta was born in Iowa. Lydia was the daughter of Gustavus Augustus Peek and Nancy M. Peek.

Sources: https://www.nytimes.com

Genealogies of Dee Dee Ramone (focusing on father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Dee Dee’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Hannah Elizabeth Kasulka

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

Date of Birth: May 11, 1988

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, Frisian

Hannah Kasulka is an American actress and writer. She starred in the series The Exorcist and Filthy Preppy Teen$.

Hannah’s maternal grandfather was the son of Welton Wayne “Bud” Kasulka and Thelma Mae Poelstra. Welton was the son of Otto Gustave Heinrich Kasulka, whose parents were German, and of Freida Marie Louise Wentland, who was German. Thelma was the daughter of Peter Aryen Poelstra, who was Dutch, and of Frances Caroline Van Hitesma/Van Haitsma, whose parents were also Dutch; Peter and Frances were likely of Frisian origin.

Hannah’s maternal grandmother is Gail Cone (the daughter of Harry Newton Cone and Mary Elizabeth Thomas). Harry was the son of John Valentine Cone and Annie Laura Harrison. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Truman C. Thomas and Clara F. Cook.

Sources: Obituary of Hannah’s maternal great-grandfather, Welton Wayne “Bud” Kasulka – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Hannah’s maternal great-grandmother, Thelma Mae (Poelstra) Kasulka – https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Hannah’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Elizabeth (Thomas) Cone – https://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: William Joseph Buckner

Date of Birth: December 14, 1949

Place of Birth: Vallejo, Solano, California, United States

Date of Death: May 27, 2019

Place of Death: Boise, Idaho, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Irish, some German and Dutch
*mother – German

Bill Buckner was an American professional baseball player. He was a first baseman and left fielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1969 to 1990.

Bill was the son of Marie Katherine and Leonard Dean Buckner. He was raised in American Canyon. He was married to Jody, with whom he had three children.

Bill’s paternal grandfather was Fred Simpson Buchner/Buckner (the son of John Allen Buchner/Buckner and Adeline M. Fugate). Fred was born in Kansas. John was born in Jackson, Iowa, the son of Allen N. Buchner and Emily Etta Furnish. Adeline was the daughter of Josiah Joseph Fugate and Sarah H. Coffee/Coffey.

Bill’s paternal grandmother was Ruby Irene Campbell (the daughter of Patrick Henry Campbell and Mary Collins). Ruby was born in Kansas. Patrick was born in Ohio, the son of James M. Campbell and Rebecca Keran.

Bill’s maternal grandfather was Earl Frank Dapper (the son of John Peter Dapper and Catherine Kuhlmann/Kuhlman). Earl was born in Minnesota. John was the son of Caspar Dapper and Catharina. Bill’s great-grandmother Catherine was the daughter of Henry/Heinrich Kuhlman and Magdalena Botz.

Bill’s maternal grandmother was Christine Maria Wirtz (the daughter of Peter Wirtz and Mary A. Hermes). Christine was born in North Dakota. Peter was born in Wisconsin, the son of German parents, Michael Wirtz and Barbara Gilles. Bill’s great-grandmother Mary was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of German parents, Carl Frank Hermes and Cathrina/Catherine Mohr.

Source: Genealogy of Bill Buckner – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Patrick Michael Healy

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

Date of Birth: September 14, 1971

Ethnicity: Irish, German, one eighth Ashkenazi Jewish, one eighth Swedish, some Polish

Pat Healy is an American actor. His roles include The Innkeepers, Take Me, Compliance, and Cheap Thrills, among many other films.

Pat’s maternal grandfather was LaSalle/La Salle Pershing DeMichaels (the son of La Salle Joseph DeMichaels and Viola Malinouski/Malinowski). Pat’s grandfather LaSalle was born in Illinois. Pat’s great-grandfather La Salle was born in London, England, to a Jewish family, the son of Philip Michaels and Rachel Sakofsky, who was born in Germany. Pat’s great-grandmother Viola was born in Illinois, the daughter of Michael/Mike Malinowski and Marcyanna/Marcianna/Mary Anna/Matilda Grossman/Grossmann. Viola was Catholic.

Pat’s maternal grandmother was Zara Kathryn Anderson (the daughter of Albert F. Anderson and Elizabeth Kennebeck). Zara was born in Illinois. Albert was born in Wisconsin, to Swedish parents, Friedrich Anderson and Christina M. Peterson. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Henry Kennebeck, whose parents were from Kreis Borken, Nordrhein-Westfalen; and of Anna Maria “Emma” Schaefer, whose parents were from Munk, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

Sources: Obituary of Pat’s maternal grandfather, LaSalle/La Salle Pershing DeMichaels – https://www.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Pat’s maternal great-grandparents, La Salle Joseph DeMichaels and Viola Malinouski/Malinowski – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Pat’s maternal great-grandmother, Viola (Malinouski/Malinowski) DeMichaels – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Pat’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Michael/Mike Malinowski and Marcyanna/Marcianna/Mary Anna/Matilda Grossman/Grossmann – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Pat’s maternal grandmother, Zara Kathryn (Anderson) DeMichaels – http://www.chicagotribune.com

Genealogies of Pat’s maternal great-grandparents, Albert F. Anderson and Elizabeth Kennebeck – https://www.findagrave.com

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