Birth Name: Cheslie Corrinne Kryst
Place of Birth: Jackson, Michigan, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 28, 1991
Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*African-American (mother)
Cheslie Kryst is an American television presenter and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss USA 2019.
Source: https://thegrio.com
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Kuc in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Thomas Nicholas Kuc
Place of Birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Date of Birth: October 10, 2002
Ethnicity: Polish
Thomas Kuc is a Brazilian-born actor, living in the U.S. He is the son of Anna Supera and Paul Kuc. His sister is gymnast Alma Kuc.
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Birth Name: Rian Craig Johnson
Place of Birth: Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 17, 1973
Ethnicity: Swedish, German, Polish, possibly other
Rian Johnson is an American filmmaker. He is known for his films Brick, Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Knives Out, all of which he wrote and directed.
His brother is music producer Aaron Johnson. His cousin is film composer, director, and producer Nathan Johnson, with whom he comprises the folk duo the Preserves. Rian is married to film critic, author, and journalist Karina Longworth.
Rian’s paternal grandfather is Carl Howard Johnson (the son of Carl Hugo Johnson and Alida Henrikson). Rian’s grandfather Carl was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents.
Rian’s paternal grandmother is Dorsey Margurite Starck (the daughter of Walter Richard Gustave/Gustav Starck and Margaret Leona “Greta’ Koszalke). Dorsey was born in Illinois. Walter was born in North Dakota, to German parents, The Rev. Ernest J. W. Starck, who was a Lutheran pastor, and Elizabeth Wolf. Rian’s great-grandmother Margaret was born in Illinois, to Polish parents, Ignac Koszalke/Koschalke and Augustyna Szymerowski.
Source: Obituary of Rian’s father – https://www.legacy.com
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Birth Name: Jake Austin Szymanski
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 3, 1994
Ethnicity:
*Polish, English, Irish (father)
*Spanish, Puerto Rican, Argentinian (mother)
Jake T. Austin is an American actor. He starred in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place, as Max Russo, a character who was meant to be of Italian and Mexican descent.
Jake is the son of Joey Szymanski and Giny Rodriquez Toranzo. His surname, Szymanski, is Polish. Jake’s father has Polish, English, and Irish ancestry. Jake’s mother has Spanish, Puerto Rican, and Argentinian ancestry.
Jake speaks Spanish.
Jake’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph J. Szymanski.
Jake’s paternal grandmother was Irene Stanley (the daughter of Harry Stanley and Emily Atherton). Irene was born in Manchester North, Lancashire, England.
Source: Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandfather, Joseph J. Szymanski – http://obituaries.nydailynews.com
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Date of Birth: 2003
Ethnicity:
*paternal grandmother – Russian, Polish
*maternal grandmother – African-American
*as well as English, Welsh, other
Lana Rockwell is an American actress.
She is the daughter of actress and model Karyn Parsons and director, producer, and screenwriter Alexandre Rockwell. Her brother is actor Nico Rockwell.
Lana’s paternal grandfather was Paul Standish Rockwell (the son of Charles Bristed Rockwell and Eleanor Barrow Benson). Paul was born in Rhode Island, of English descent. Charles was the son of Charles Bristed Rockwell and Martha Briggs Skerry. Eleanor was the daughter of Nelson Henry Benson and Mary Abby Hoard.
Lana’s paternal grandmother was Svetlana Ludmila Alexeieff (the daughter of Alexandre Alexandrovitch Alexeieff and Alexandra Alexandrovna Grinevsky/Grinevskya). Svetlana, a painter, was born in France. Alexandre was an artist, filmmaker, and illustrator who is known for inventing the pinscreen. He was born in Kazan, Russia, and was the son of Alexei Alexeieff. Alexandra was an actress and artist, who was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, of at least half Polish descent, from her mother’s side.
Lana’s maternal grandfather was named Kenneth B. Parsons. Kenneth was said to be of Welsh descent.
Lana’s maternal grandmother was named Louise Hankerson (the daughter of Lucile Turno). Louise was African-American. Lucile was the daughter of Cyrus Turno and Lizzie.
Source: Obituary of Lana’s paternal grandmother, Svetlana Ludmila Alexeieff – https://www.legacy.com
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Alexander in 2019, pic by Prphotos
Birth Name: Aleksander Łukasz Jogałła
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: June 3, 1991
Ethnicity: Polish
Pico Alexander is an American stage and film actor. His parents, Magdalena Deskur and Lukasz Jogałła, are Polish immigrants. His father is a cinematographer. His grandfather was actor Jerzy Jogałła.
His stage first name, “Pico,” is a nickname.
He is from a prominent Polish family, and has many aristocratic ancestors, including Princes and Princesses. On many lines, his ancestry can be traced back to the 1500s and before. He speaks Polish fluently.
Pico played a Hispanic character in a A Most Violent Year and a Jewish character in Indignation.
Pico’s paternal grandfather was Jerzy Jogałła (born Jerzy Jan Jogałła, the son of Franciszek Jogałła and Janina Maleszyk). Pico’s grandfather Jerzy Jogałła was born in Kraków, Malopolskie, and was also an actor, in Poland.
Pico’s paternal grandmother is Elżbieta Maria Stefania Turowicz (the daughter of Jerzy Turowicz and Anna Gąsiorowska). Elżbieta was born in Goszyce. Pico’s great-grandfather Jerzy Turowicz was a prominent journalist, and was editor of the Catholic newspaper Tygodnik Powszechny for approximately 50 years. Jerzy was born in Krakow, the son of August Turowicz and Klotylda Turnau. Anna was the daughter of Janusz Tadeusz Gąsiorowski and Zofia Zawisza.
Pico’s maternal grandfather is Józef Deskur (the son of Andrzej Ludwik Deskur and Stanisława Kossecka). Józef Deskur’s brother, Andrzej Maria Deskur, was a Cardinal of the Catholic Church and a President emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. Pico’s great-grandfather Andrzej Deskur was the son of Józef Marian Marcin Deskur h. Góra Złotoskalista, and of Zofia Klemensowska or Ludwika Klementyna Jasieńska. Pico’s great-grandmother Stanisława was the daughter of Feliks Kossecki and Wanda Zaremba.
Pico’s maternal grandmother is Helena Świeżawska (the daughter of Stefan Świeżawski and Maria Helena Stadnicka z Nawojowej). Pico’s grandmother Helena was born in Lwów. Pico’s great-grandfather Stefan Świeżawski was a prominent historian, and was the son of Władysław Świeżawski h. Kuszaba, and of Maria Ludwika Petronela Horodyska (Rylska), de Ścibor. Pico’s great-grandmother Maria Helena was the daughter of Adam Zbigniew Leon hr. Stadnicki ze Stadnik h. Drużyna, and of Stefania Maria ks. Woroniecka ze Zbaraża h. Korybut, who was born in Bielice.
Among Pico’s ancestors are Count Sebastian Lubomirski (c. 1546-1613), general and politician Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611), prominent military figure and Castellan of Krakow Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski (1634-1702), politician Dominik Mikołaj Radziwiłł (1643-1697), Prince Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski (1669-1731), Prince Adam Kazimierz Czartoryski (1734-1823), general and diplomat Eustachy Erazm Sanguszko (1768-1844), politician and landowner Stanisław Kostka Zamoyski (1775-1856), politician and statesman Leon Sapieha (1803-1878), Princess Izabela Maria Lubomirska (1808-1868), and landowner Adam Stanisław Sapieha (1828-1903).
Pico’s matrilineal line can be traced back to his great-great-great-great-great-great-grandmother Teresa Cieplińska, who was born c. 1772, and to Teresa’s parents, Stanisław Kostka Ciepliński and Anna Sikorska.
Sources: Genealogies of Pico Alexander – http://genealogia.grocholski.pl
http://www.sejm-wielki.pl
http://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Rian Craig Johnson
Place of Birth: Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 17, 1973
Ethnicity: Swedish, German, Polish, possibly other
Rian Johnson is an American filmmaker. He is known for his films Brick, Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Knives Out, all of which he wrote and directed.
His brother is music producer Aaron Johnson. His cousin is film composer, director, and producer Nathan Johnson, with whom he comprises the folk duo the Preserves. Rian is married to film critic, author, and journalist Karina Longworth.
Rian’s paternal grandfather is Carl Howard Johnson (the son of Carl Hugo Johnson and Alida Henrikson). Rian’s grandfather Carl was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents.
Rian’s paternal grandmother is Dorsey Margurite Starck (the daughter of Walter Richard Gustave/Gustav Starck and Margaret Leona “Greta’ Koszalke). Dorsey was born in Illinois. Walter was born in North Dakota, to German parents, The Rev. Ernest J. W. Starck, who was a Lutheran pastor, and Elizabeth Wolf. Rian’s great-grandmother Margaret was born in Illinois, to Polish parents, Ignac Koszalke/Koschalke and Augustyna Szymerowski.
Source: Obituary of Rian’s father – https://www.legacy.com
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Kampa in 2016, photo by Joe Seer/www.bigstockphoto.com/
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.
Date of Birth: February 3, 1989
Ethnicity: Irish, as well as Norwegian, German, Polish, possibly other
Keenan Kampa is an American actress and dancer.
Keenan’s paternal grandfather was Bernard Francis Kampa (the son of Edward William Kampa and Margaret Irene Sullivan). Bernard was born in Minnesota. Edward was born in Minnesota, to parents from Germany, Joseph F. Kampa and Theresa Balder, who were of German and Polish descent. Margaret was born in Iowa, the daughter of Hugh Sullivan, who was Irish, and of Mary Ann Overton, whose father was Irish.
Keenan’s paternal grandmother was named Katherine Mae Halvorsen (the daughter of Martin Alvin Halvorsen and Alice C.). Keenan’s grandmother Katherine was born in Minnesota. Martin was born in Iowa, to Norwegian parents, John Halvorsen and Sarah Hanson. Alice was born in Wisconsin.
Keenan’s maternal grandfather was Donald Joseph Hanrahan (the son of Edward Francis Hanrahan and Dorothy Josephine Riley). Donald was born in New York. Edward and Dorothy were born in New York, and were of Irish descent.
Keenah’s maternal grandmother was named Louise King.
Sources: Obituary of Keenan’s paternal grandfather, Bernard Francis Kampa – http://lmtribune.com
Obituary of Keenan’s paternal grandmother, Katherine Mae (Halvorsen) Kampa – http://lmtribune.com
Obituary Keenan’s maternal grandfather, Donald Joseph Hanrahan – http://www.dignitymemorial.com
Obituary of Keenan’s maternal grandmother, Louise (King) Hanrahan – http://www.dignitymemorial.com
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Karl in 2018, photo by vonora/www.bigstockphoto.com/
Birth Name: Andrew Karl Cesewski
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 27, 1972
Ethnicity: Polish, German
Andy Karl is an American actor and singer.
He is married to singer, songwriter, and actress Orfeh.
Andy’s paternal grandfather was Walter J. Cesewski (the son of Joseph Cesewski and Anna Wojciechowski). Walter was born in Maryland, to parents from Poland.
Andy’s paternal grandmother was named Annabelle/Anabelle J. Karl (the daughter of Andrew George Karl and Catherine). Annabelle was born in Maryland. Andrew was born in Maryland, the son of George Karl, who was German, and of Margaret “Maggie.” Catherine was born in Maryland, to parents from Poland.
Andy’s maternal grandfather was named Carl M. Schultz.
Sources: Obituary of Andy’s paternal grandfather, Walter J. Cesewski – http://legacy.com
Obituary of Andy’s paternal grandmother, Annabelle/Anabelle J. (Karl) Cesewski – http://findagrave.com
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Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: March 15, 1976
Ethnicity:
*father – Polish, French-Canadian
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish
Cara Pifko is a Canadian actress and voice actress.
Her brother is actor, comedian, singer, and voice actor Andrew Pifko. She is married to actor Gareth Bennett.
Cara’s paternal grandfather was Paul Pifko/Pifka/Piwko (who likely was the son of Andreas “Andrew” Pifko/Pifka/Piwko and Anna Kzremien). Paul was born in Saskatchewan. Andreas was born in Cieszyn, Austria, now Poland. Anna was born in Cieszyn, the daughter of Jeny Krzemien and Maria Bobek.
Cara’s paternal grandmother was named Rita Proteau.
Cara’s maternal grandparents were named Muni Taub and Sadie. Muni and Sadie were Jewish.
Sources: Obituary of Cara’s paternal grandmother, Rita (Proteau) Pifko – http://legacy.com
Obituary of Cara’s maternal grandmother, Sadie Taub – http://legacy.com
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Birth Name: Elmer James Lach
Date of Birth: January 22, 1918
Place of Birth: Nokomis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date of Death: April 4, 2015
Place of Death: Kirkland, Québec, Canada
Ethnicity: Polish
Elmer Lach was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played his entire 14 season National Hockey League (NHL) career for the Montréal Canadiens.
Elmer was the son of Polish parents, Annie Mary (Schmiokel) and William Lach. He was married to Kay Fletcher, until her death, and then to Lise Desjardins, until his death. He had a son with Kay.
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Birth Name: Paulo Bruno Exequiel Dybala
Place of Birth: Laguna Larga, Córdoba, Argentina
Date of Birth: 15 November, 1993
Ethnicity: Argentinian [Polish, Italian, other]
Paulo Dybala is an Argentine professional footballer.
Paulo is the son of Alicia and Adolfo Dybala.
Paulo’s paternal grandfather was named Bolesław Dybała. Bolesław was from Kraśniów, Poland.
Paulo’s maternal great-grandmother’s surname was Da Messa. She had roots in Campania, Italy.
Source: https://gentlemanultra.com
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Birth Name: Amy Elizabeth Stoch
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 13, 1958
Ethnicity:
*father – Polish
*mother – English, Dutch
Amy Stoch is an American actress and academic. She is known for her roles in 1980s films, such as Summer School and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.
She has one child with her former husband Robert Poynton.
Amy’s paternal grandfather was named John J. Stoch (the son of Edwin Stoch). John was born in Poland.
Amy’s paternal grandmother was named Helen Kargol. Helen was born in Poland.
Amy’s maternal grandfather was William L. Bullock (the son of William L. Bullock and Mary Richards). Amy’s grandfather William was born in England.
Amy’s maternal grandmother was Jennie Exoo (the daughter of Henry Exoo and Johanna Evers). Jennie was born in the Netherlands. Henry was the son of Albert Exoo and Jennie Wessel.
Sources: Amy’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Amy’s paternal grandfather, John J. Stoch – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Amy’s maternal grandparents, William L. Bullock and Jennie Exoo – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Amy’s maternal grandfather, William L. Bullock – https://www.familysearch.org
Amy’s maternal grandmother, Jennie Exoo, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Michael Dean/Jean Bossy
Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Date of Birth: January 22, 1957
Ethnicity:
*Polish, Ukrainian (father)
*English (mother)
Mike Bossy is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played his entire National Hockey League (NHL) career for the New York Islanders. He was a big part of the Islanders’ four championships from 1980 to 1983.
Mike is the son of Dorthy Mills and Borden Bossy. His father was Polish and his mother was English. He is married to Lucie Creamer, with whom he has two children.
Mike’s paternal grandfather was named Walter Vladimir Bossy. Walter was from Jaslo, Podkarpackie, Poland.
Mike’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Ruschak. Mary was from Tarnopol, Ternopil’, Ukraine.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com
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Birth Name: Andrew Karl Cesewski
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 27, 1972
Ethnicity: Polish, German
Andy Karl is an American actor and singer.
He is married to singer, songwriter, and actress Orfeh.
Andy’s paternal grandfather was Walter J. Cesewski (the son of Joseph Cesewski and Anna Wojciechowski). Walter was born in Maryland, to parents from Poland.
Andy’s paternal grandmother was named Annabelle/Anabelle J. Karl (the daughter of Andrew George Karl and Catherine). Annabelle was born in Maryland. Andrew was born in Maryland, the son of George Karl, who was German, and of Margaret “Maggie.” Catherine was born in Maryland, to parents from Poland.
Andy’s maternal grandfather was named Carl M. Schultz.
Sources: Obituary of Andy’s paternal grandfather, Walter J. Cesewski – http://legacy.com
Obituary of Andy’s paternal grandmother, Annabelle/Anabelle J. (Karl) Cesewski – http://findagrave.com
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Birth Name: Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 9, 1993
Ethnicity:
*father – African-American, with some English, Scottish, and Welsh
*mother – Polish, German
Kenya Kinski-Jones is an American model. She is the daughter of German actress and model Nastassja Kinski and American producer Quincy Jones.
Kenya’s paternal half-siblings are actresses Kidada Jones and Rashida Jones, and her maternal half-sibling is model and actress Sonja Kinski. Her half-aunt is actress Pola Kinski and her half-uncle is actor Nikolai Kinski.
Kenya’s paternal grandfather was Quincy Delight/Delightt Jones (the son of Caesar Jones and Susannah/Susanna Burgess). Kidada’s grandfather Quincy was born in South Carolina, and was a semi-pro baseball player. Caesar and Susannah were both black. Susannah was the daughter of West Burgess and Adele, or of Osborne Burgess and Elizabeth.
Kenya’s paternal grandmother was Sarah Frances Wells (the daughter of Love Adam Wells and Mary Belle Lanier). Sarah was born in Mississippi. Love, who was black, was the son of Nelson Wells and Sarah Campbell. Mary Belle Lanier’s father, James Balance Lanier, was white, and had mostly English, as well as Scottish and Welsh, ancestry. Mary Belle’s mother, Cordelia Dickson, was black.
Kenya’s maternal grandfather was actor Klaus Kinski (born Klaus Gunther Nakszynski, the son of Bruno Nakszyński and Susanne Lutze). Klaus was a German actor, born in Zoppot, Free City of Danzig, present-day Sopot, Poland, and was of part Polish ancestry.
Kenya’s maternal grandmother is Ruth Brigitte Tocki, an actress. Ruth is German (by either birth or citizenship), although Tocki is usually a Polish surname.
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Birth Name: Michael Andrew Yastrzemski
Place of Birth: Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 23, 1990
Ethnicity: Polish, Italian, Irish, English, Austrian
Mike Yastrzemski is an American professional baseball player. He is an outfielder for the San Fransisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). Mike is the grandson of hall of fame baseball player Carl Yastrzesmki.
Mike is the son of Anne and Carl Yastrzemski.
Mike’s paternal grandfather is Carl Michael Yastrzemski (the son of Carl Karol Vincent Yastrzemski and Hedwig Teresa Skonieczny). Mike’s grandfather Carl was born in New York. Mike’s great-grandfather Carol was born in Suffolk, New York, the son of Chester Yastrzemski and Josephine Mierzenaska, who were Polish. Hedwig was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Michael Skonieczny and Eva Mezynieski, who were Polish.
Mike’s paternal grandmother was Carol Anne Casper (the daughter of Walter Anthony Casper and Margaret Cecila Whalen). Walter was born in Pennsylvania, the son of James L. Carbaro, who was Italian, and Mary Carbaro, who was born in Austria. Margaret was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Whalen, who was Irish, and of Mary Ann O’Halleran, who was also of Irish origin.
Mike’s maternal grandfather was Charles H. Wesson, Jr. (the son of Charles H. Wesson and Helen Rita Hogan). Mike’s great-grandfather Charles was born in Massachusetts, the son of John James Wesson and Mary Louise Riley. Helen was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of John Michael Hogan and Agnes Rosanna McCauley.
Mike’s maternal grandmother was Mary Therese Piazza (the daughter of Placido Raymond Piazza and Anne M. Lally). Placido was born in Massachusetts, the son of Orazio Piazza and Marianna Murgia, who were born in Messina, Sicily, Italy. Anne was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Anthony Lally and Marianna Lalli, who were born in Napoli, Campania, Italy.
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Place of Birth: Walnutport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 22, 1983
Ethnicity: Slovak, Polish, possibly other
Meredith Marakovits is the New York Yankees clubhouse reporter for the YES Network.
Meredith is the daughter of Sara and Daniel Marakovits. She was raised Catholic.
Meredith’s paternal grandfather was Edward F. Marakovits (the son of Edward F. Marakovits and Mary R. Dragovits). Meredith’s grandfather Edward was born in Pennsylvania, to ethnic Slovak parents. Mary was born in Eisenstadt, Eisenstadt Stadt, Burgenland, Austria, the daughter of Paul Dragovits and Agnes Serensits.
Meredith’s paternal grandmother was Anna Ruszin (the daughter of John Ruszin and Catherine Barna). Anna was born in Ormrod, Pennsylvania. John was born in Slovakia, the son of Jan Rusin and Anna Sopko. Catherine was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Polish parents, Josephus Barna and Ann Kruk.
Sources: Genealogy of Meredith’s paternal grandfather, Edward F. Marakovits – https://www.findagrave.com
Obituary of Meredith’s paternal grandmother, Anna (Ruszin) Marakovits – https://www.legacy.com
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Birth Name: Jacob Daniel Auchincloss
Date of Birth: c. 1988
Ethnicity:
*father – English, as well as Dutch, Scottish, Northern Irish, and remote Polish
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish
Jake Auchincloss is an American politician. He is the Democratic nominee to replace Joe Kennedy III in the District 4, U.S. House seat in Massachusetts.
He is the son of physician and scientist Laurie Glimcher, and Hugh Auchincloss, Jr., who is also a doctor. His father is from a prominent, upper-class WASP family. His mother is Jewish. Jake was raised in his mother’s faith.
Jake’s patrilineal line can be traced to Hugh Auchincloss, who was born, c. 1780, in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and to Hugh’s wife Ann Anthony Stuart, from Pennsylvania. The surname is derived from a part of Ayrshire known as Auchincloich, Scottish Gaelic for “field of stones.”
Jake’s paternal grandfather was Hugh D. Auchincloss (the son of Dr. Hugh Dudley Auchincloss and Frances Coverdale Newlands). Jake’s grandfather Hugh was born in New York. Jake’s great-grandfather Hugh was a prominent surgeon, and was the son of Edgar Stirling Auchincloss and Maria La Grange “Maggie” Sloan, whose father was from Lisburne, County Down, Ireland. Frances was born in Canada, and was the daughter of William Newlands and Alma Creighton.
Jake’s paternal grandmother was Katharine Lawrence (Bundy) Auchincloss (the daughter of Harvey Hollister Bundy and Katherine Lawrence Putnam). Jake’s grandmother Katharine was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and held leadership roles in educational and cultural institutions. She was the sister of attorney and intelligence expert William Bundy, who was Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, from March 16, 1964 to May 4, 1969; and of academic McGeorge Bundy, who was U.S. National Security Advisor to the President, from January 20, 1961 to February 28, 1966. Jake’s great-grandfather Harvey was an attorney, who served as special assistant to the Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson, during World War II. He was the son of McGeorge Bundy, a lawyer, and of Mary Goodhue Hollister. McGeorge’s father, Jake’s great-great-great-grandfather, attorney and politician Solomon Bundy, was a Republican Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, from March 4, 1877 to March 3, 1879.
Jake’s great-grandmother Katherine Lawrence Putnam was the daughter of William Lowell Putnam, a lawyer and banker, and of Elizabeth Lowell Putnam, an activist for prenatal care and philanthropist. The two were third cousins, and both descended from the prominent Lowell family of Massachusetts. Elizabeth was the daughter of industrialist, philanthropist, horticulturist, and civic leader Augustus Lowell, Jake’s great-great-great-grandfather. Jake’s great-great-grandmother Elizabeth was the sister of astronomer Percival Lowell, educator and legal scholar A. Lawrence Lowell, who was President of Harvard University, from 1909 to 1933, and poet Amy Lowell.
Jake’s maternal grandfather was Melvin J. Glimcher (Melvin Jacob Glimcher, the son of Aaron Glimcher and Clara Finkelstein). Melvin was born in Massachusetts, and was a pioneer in the development of artificial limbs. Aaron was the son of Barnet Glimcher, and of a mother surnamed Burniss. Clara was born in Annopol’, Khmelnystskyi, Ukraine, the daughter of Nathan/Norman Finkelstein and Sophie/Sarah Sheinfine.
Jake’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine Lee Bogolub (the daughter of Herman Louis Bogolub and Mollie Fineberg). Geraldine was born in Illinois. Herman was born in Nessin, Russia.
Jake is a third cousin, once removed, of actor and filmmaker Burr Steers. Jake’s great-great-great-grandparents, John L. Auchincloss and Elizabeth Buck, were also Burr’s great-treat-grandparents.
Sources: Genealogy of Jake Auchincloss – https://www.geni.com
Marriage record of Jake’s parents – https://www.nytimes.com
Obituaries of Jake’s paternal grandmother, Katharine Lawrence (Bundy) Auchincloss – https://www.dignitymemorial.com
https://www.legacy.com
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Date of Birth: October 27, 1932
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Death: February 11, 1963
Place of Death: London, England, U.K.
Ethnicity:
*father – German, likely some Polish
*mother – Austrian
Sylvia Plath was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. She wrote the 1963 novel The Bell Jar. She also wrote under the name Victoria Lucas.
Sylvia was the daughter of Aurelia Frances (Schober) Plath and Otto Emil Plath, who was an entomologist and professor of biology, at Boston University. Her father was born in Grabow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, and came to the U.S. in 1900. Her mother was born in Boston, to Austrian parents.
She was married to English poet, translator, and children’s writer Ted Hughes, until her death, with whom she had two children, poet and painter Frieda Hughes and fisheries biologist Nicholas Hughes.
Sylvia’s paternal grandfather was Theodore Plath (the son of John D. Plath and Karoline Henriette Katzsezmadek). Theodore was born in Posne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. John was the son of Julius C. Plath.
Sylvia’s paternal grandmother was Ernestine Kottke (the daughter of Michael Kottke and Christina Witt). Ernestine was born in Chodziez, Chodzież County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
Sylvia’s maternal grandfather was Francis/Franz/Frank Richard Schober (the son of Joseph Schober and Theresia Kroberger). Francis was born in Bad Aussee, Gröbming, Liezen District, Styria, Austria.
Sylvia’s maternal grandmother was Aurelia Romana Grünwald/Greenwood (the daughter of Mathias Grünwald and Barbara Heimer).
Sources: Genealogies of Sylvia Plath – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
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