Place of Birth: London, England or Belfast, Northern Ireland
Date of Birth: 4 November, 1990
Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*African-Jamaican (mother)
Tommy McCarthy is a British boxer.
With an Irish father and a Jamaican mother, McCarthy identifies strongly with both backgrounds and he sees a lot of similarities between the two communities.
Source: https://www.independent.ie
Birth Name: Alisha Ena Wainwright
Place of Birth: Florida, USA
Date of Birth: July 14, 1989
Ethnicity: Afro-Jamaican, Afro-Haitian
Family Background:
Mother: Jamaican (photo)
Father: Haitian (photo)
“My mother is Jamaican and my father is Haitian, so growing up I spent a lot of my very early years going back and forth between both countries.”
Source: http://www.cntraveler.com/
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Place of Birth: Central Cleveland, Durham, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 15 August, 1985
Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Jamaican (mother)
Simon Vallily is a British professional boxer. As an amateur, he was a member of the England elite squad as well as the Great British podium squad, and won gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
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Birth Name: Patrick Aloysius Ewing
Place of Birth: Kingston, Jamaica
Date of Birth: August 5, 1962
Ethnicity: African-Jamaican
Patrick Ewing is a Jamaican-American professional basketball player, coach, and actor. He is in the Hall of Famer as a player. He spent most of his playing career as the starting center of the NBA’s New York Knicks, and was briefly with the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic.
Patrick is the son of Dorothy and Carl Ewing. He played cricket and soccer as a child. In 1975, he moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. He has three children, including professional basketball player Patrick Ewing, Jr.
Patrick’s maternal grandparents were named Cecil Phipps and Rosabelle Burton.
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Birth Name: Portia Lucretia Simpson
Place of Birth: Wood Hall, Jamaica
Date of Birth: December 12, 1945
Ethnicity: African-Jamaican
Portia Simpson-Miller is a Jamaican politician. She has served as Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 30 March, 2006 to 11 September, 2007, and again from 5 January, 2012 to 3 March, 2016. She was also President of the People’s National Party, from 30 March, 2005 to 26 March, 2017, and Leader of the Opposition, from 11 September, 2007 to 5 January, 2012, and again from 3 March, 2016 to 2 April, 2017.
Portia is married to business executive Errald Miller. Errald was the CEO of Cable & Wireless Jamaica Ltd.
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Birth Name: Edward Philip George Seaga
Date of Birth: May 28, 1930
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Death: May 28, 2019
Place of Death: Miami, Florida, U.S.
Ethnicity:
*father – Lebanese
*mother – Scottish, African-Jamaican, possibly Indian
Edward Seaga was a Jamaican politician. He served as Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 1 November, 1980 to 10 February, 1989. He was also Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, from November 1974 to 21 January, 2005, and Leader of the Opposition, from 1974 to 1 November 1980, and again from 10 February, 1989 to 21 January, 2005.
Edward was born in Boston, U.S., to Jamaican parents, Erna Aletta (Maxwell) and Philip George Seaga. His father was the son of Lebanese immigrants. His mother was of African-Jamaican and Scottish ancestry.
Edward’s mother is also said to have had Indian ancestry. His great-grandfather, John Foster Campbell, was born in India, though it is not clear if he had Indian ancestry.
Edward was married to Marie Elizabeth “Mitsy” Constantine, until her death, and then to Carla Frances Vendryes, until his death. Mitsy was Miss Jamaica 1965. He had two children with Mitsy, and a daughter with Marie.
Edward’s great-nephew is Filipino actor Derrick Monasterio, who is his sister’s biological grandson.
In a quote used on page 89 of the book Michael Manley and Jamaican Democracy, 1972–1980: The Word is Love (2014), by F. S. J. Ledgister, Edward stated, “My ancestry connects to Lebanon, Scotland, India, and Africa.”
Edward’s paternal grandfather was named George Habib/Habid Seaga (the son of Habib Seaga). George was born in Beirut, Lebanon.
Edward’s paternal grandmother was named Katie David Hannah/Hanna/Henna/Nunes (the daughter of Davod/David Hanna/Nunes). Katie was Lebanese. Her family likely changed their name to Nunes in Jamaica.
Edward’s maternal grandfather was named George Henry “Harry” Maxwell (the son of George Maxwell).
Edward’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Campbell (the daughter of John Foster Campbell and Elizabeth Isabella Heron). Edward’s grandmother Elizabeth was born in Jamaica. John was born in India, the son of Samuel Campbell. Edward’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of David Heron, whose father was Scottish, and of Jane Mitchell.
Sources: Birth record of Edward’s father – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Edward’s paternal grandparents, George Henry Maxwell and Elizabeth Campbell – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Edward Seaga (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Andrew Michael Holness
Place of Birth: Spanish Town, Jamaica
Date of Birth: July 22, 1972
Ethnicity: African-Jamaican
Andrew Holness is a Jamaican politician. He has served as Prime Minister of Jamaica, since 3 March, 2016, and previously, from 23 October, 2011 to 5 January, 2012. He has also been Minister of Education, from 11 September, 2007 to 1 January, 2012, and Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, since 20 November, 2011.
Andrew is married to motivational speaker and real estate agent Juliet Holness, with whom he has two children.
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Birth Name: Orette Bruce Golding
Place of Birth: Chapelton, Jamaica
Date of Birth: December 5, 1947
Ethnicity: African-Jamaican, small amount of English
Bruce Golding is a Jamaican politician. He has served as Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 11 September, 2007 to 23 October, 2011. He has also been Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, from 21 January, 2005 to 20 November, 2011, and Leader of the Opposition, from 21 January, 2005 to 11 September, 2007.
Bruce is the son of Enid Louise (Bent) and Tacius Nathaniel Golding/Watts, both teachers. He is married to Lorna Golding, with whom he has three children. Lorna is the sister of politician Pearnel Charles.
Bruce’s paternal grandfather was named Charles Richard Golding (the son of John Golding).
Bruce’s paternal grandmother was Elsey/Elsie Hannah/Anna Watts (the daughter of Robert Henry Watts and Frances Golding). Elsey was born in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica.
Bruce’s maternal grandfather was David Nathaniel Bent (the son of Ralph Gale Bent and Margaret Rachel Smith). Ralph was the son of Lot Abel Bent and Jane Stephenson.
Bruce’s maternal grandmother was named Julia Princinella Cellestina Wright (the daughter of Edward Wright). Julia was born in Newell, St. Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica.
Source: Genealogy of Bruce Golding – https://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Michael Norman Manley
Date of Birth: December 10, 1924
Place of Birth: Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica
Date of Death: March 6, 1997
Place of Death: Kingston, Jamaica
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, African-Jamaican
Michael Manley was a Jamaican politician. He served as Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 2 March, 1972 to 1 November, 1980, and again, from 10 February, 1989 to 30 January, 1992. He was also Leader of the Opposition, 1969 to 2 March, 1972, and again, from 1 November, 1980 to 10 February, 1989.
Michael was the son of artist Edna Manley (born Edna Swithenbank) and statesman Norman Manley (Norman Washington Manley). His father was Chief Minister of Jamaica, from 2 February, 1955 to 1959, and the 1st Premier of Jamaica, from 14 August, 1959 to 29 April, 1962. His mother was one of the most important artists and arts educators in Jamaica. She was born in Bournemouth, England.
Michael was married to Glynne Ewart, until his death. Michael had five children from his marriages, including writer Rachel Manley.
Michael’s parents were first cousins; Michael’s grandmothers, Margaret Ann Shearer and Ellie Shearer, were sisters.
Michael’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Albert Samuel Manley (the son of Samuel Manley and Esther Anderson Stone). Thomas was born in Porus, Manchester Parish, Jamaica. Michael’s great-grandfather Samuel was English. Esther was a black slave.
Michael’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Ann Shearer (the daughter of Alexander Shearer and Ann Taylor). Alexander was born in Scotland, the son of James Shearer and Isabel Anderson. Ann was said to be black/mixed race.
Michael’s maternal grandfather was The Rev. Harvey Swithenbank. The Rev. Harvey was English.
Michael’s maternal grandmother was Ellie Shearer (the daughter of Alexander Shearer and Ann Taylor). Alexander was born in Scotland, the son of James Shearer and Isabel Anderson. Ann was said to be black/mixed race.
Source: Genealogy of Michael Manley – https://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Donald Burns Sangster
Place of Birth: Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
Date of Birth: October 26, 1911
Place of Death: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Date of Death: April 11, 1967
Ethnicity: Scottish, African-Jamaican, possibly other
Donald Sangster was a Jamaican solicitor and politician. He served as Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 23 February 1967 to 11 April 1967.
Donald was the son of Cassandra Feodore Louise (Plummer) and William Burns Sangster.
Donald’s paternal grandfather was John Dazzlewright Sangster (the son of John Sangster). John was the son of John David Seivright Sangster, who was Scottish, and Elizabeth, who was a black slave.
Donald’s paternal grandmother was Jane Watt. Jane was Scottish.
Donald’s maternal grandfather was Oscar Orlando Waite Plummer.
Donald’s maternal grandmother was Mary T. Wiseman. Mary was born in Virginia, U.S., or in Jamaica.
Source: Genealogy of Donald Sangster – https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sangster-405
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Birth Name: William Alexander Clarke
Date of Birth: February 24, 1884
Place of Birth: Blenheim, Jamaica
Date of Death: August 6, 1977
Place of Death: Irish Town, Jamaica
Ethnicity:
*father – Irish
*mother – Taíno, African-Jamaican
Alexander Bustamante was a Jamaican politician and labour leader. He was the 1st Chief Minister of Jamaica, from 5 May 1953, to 2 February, 1955, and the 1st Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 6 August, 1962 to 23 February, 1967.
Alexander was the son of Mary (Wilson) and Robert Constantine Clarke. His father was said to have been Irish. His mother was said to have been a mixed race Jamaican. An obituary for Alexander in the New York Times wrote that he was “the son of a poor Irish planter and a Jamaican mother of mostly Arawak Indian descent,” and that “he was proud of what African blood had been added to the family on his mother’s side.”
Alexander was married to workers’ and women’s rights activist Gladys Bustamante, until his death.
Alexander took on the surname Bustamante, which is Spanish, after a Spanish sea captain who adopted him. He spent some time growing up in Spain, before moving back to Jamaica.
Alexander’s paternal grandfather was named Robert Clarke (the son of The Rev. Carr, and of a woman surnamed Clarke).
Alexander’s paternal grandmother was named Ann Shearer Taylor.
Alexander’s maternal grandfather was named Daniel Wilson.
Source: Genealogy of Alexander Bustamante – https://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Hugh Lawson Shearer
Place of Birth: Martha Brae, British Jamaica
Date of Birth: May 18, 1923
Place of Death: Kingston, Jamaica
Date of Death: July 15, 2004
Ethnicity: African-Jamaican
Hugh Shearer was a Jamaican trade unionist and politician. He served as Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 11 April 1967 to 2 March 1972.
Hugh was the son of Esther (Lindo) and James Shearer.
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Birth Name: Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 26, 2002
Ethnicity: African-Jamaican
Lil Tecca is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His parents are from Jamaica. He was raised in Springfield Gardens, Queens, and later Lawrence, Long Island.
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Birth Name:Ché Mills
Place of Birth:Gloucester, England
Date of Birth:29 October 1982
Ethnicity:
*father – English
*mother – Jamaican
Ancestry/Genealogy:Ché Mills is an English mixed martial artist . A professional competitor since 2003, he has also competed for the UFC, Cage Rage, BAMMA, and M-1 Global.
Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Mills
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Birth Name: Percival Noel James Patterson
Place of Birth: Hanover, Colony of Jamaica
Date of Birth: April 10, 1935
Ethnicity: African-Jamaican
P. J. Patterson is a Jamaican former politician. He served as Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 30 January 1992 to 30 January 2005.
P. J. is the son of Ina (James) and Henry Patterson.
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Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Birth: November 19, 1992
Ethnicity:
*European (father)
*likely African-Jamaican (mother)
Hayley Law is a Canadian actress and singer. She is also known as Hayleau.
Hayley has been described as “mixed-race” and “biracial”. She is said to have Jamaican ancestry. Hayley is pictured with her mother here.
Sources: http://comicbook.com
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Birth Name: Susan Elizabeth Rice
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.
Date of Birth: November 17, 1964
Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*African-Jamaican (mother)
Susan Rice is an American public official. She has served as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, from October 14, 1997 to January 20, 2001, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., from January 26, 2009 to June 30, 2013, and U.S. National Security Advisor, from July 1, 2013 to January 20, 2017.
Susan is the daughter of Lois Ann (Dickson) Rice and Emmett J. Rice (Emmett John Rice). Her father was an economics professor at Cornell University, an expert in the monetary systems of developing countries, and Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, from June 20, 1979 to December 31, 1986. Her mother was a corporate executive, scholar, and education policy expert, who helped design the federal Pell Grant. Her mother re-married to attorney Alfred Bradley Fitt, who was general counsel of the U. S. Congressional Budget Office.
Her parents were both black. Her father was born in Florence, South Carolina, to African-American parents. Her mother was born in Portland, Maine, to Jamaican parents.
Susan is married to Ian Officer Cameron, who was born in Canada, and who was an ABC News executive producer. The couple has two children. Ian is white.
Susan’s paternal grandfather was The Rev. Ulysses Simpson Rice (the son of Clara C.). The Rev. Ulysses was born in South Carolina.
Susan’s paternal grandmother was named Sue Pearl/Suepearl Suber. Sue was born in South Carolina.
Susan’s maternal grandfather was David Augustus Dickson (the son of John W. Dickson and Isariah Holness). David was born in Watson Hill, Manchester, Jamaica.
Susan’s maternal grandmother was Mary Maude Daly (the daughter of George Daly and Mary Dunkley). Susan’s grandmother Mary was born in St. Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica.
Source: Genealogy of Susan Rice – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Genealogy of Susan Rice (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Ben Harvey Smith
Place of Birth: Hampstead, London, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 21 September, 1977
Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*African-Jamaican (mother)
Doc Brown is a British rapper, comedian, actor, screenwriter, radio presenter, and voiceover artist.
He is the son of Yvonne Bailey and Harvey Smith. His father is English. His mother grew up in Jamaica and migrated to England in 1969.
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Birth Name: Bashar Barakah Jackson
Date of Birth: July 20, 1999
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Death: February 19, 2020
Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Ethnicity:
*Panamanian (father)
*Jamaican (mother)
Pop Smoke was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is known for his first album, released posthumously, “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon.” His father was from Panama and his mother was from Jamaica. Pop Smoke was raised in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
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Ezra in 2019, photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/
Place of Birth: Birmingham, England
Date of Birth: 15 December, 1991
Ethnicity: African-Jamaican
Daniel Ezra is a British actor. He has stated that all of his grandparents are/were from Jamaica.
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