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Sunday, April 10, 2022

Who is Vishal Garg of Better.com, Better Mortgage? Father Chand, Mother, Brother Vikas, manhole covers from India, by Mary Cummins

Vishal Garg of Better Mortgage better.com was born in Rajasthan, India about 1978. I have the exact birth dates but I'm not posting them even though they're public. I'm only posting public information. Vishal Garg is a public figure. These are issues of public concern. He moved with his mother, father and brother to New York as a child.

Vishal Garg's father is Chand Prakash Garg born about 1952 in India. Chand Garg is a mechanical engineer per his LinkedIn page. He attended the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, PGDM ( MBA ), Strategic Planning, PGDM ( MBA ) 1974 - 1976 and the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, BE ( Hons ), Mechanical Engineering, BE ( Hons ), Mechanical Engineering, 1968 - 1973.

Chand Garg owns and operates Global Business Inc out of his home in Forest Hills, New York. GBI is in the "construction business." Chand Garg works with R B AGARWALLA & CO. making, selling manhole covers. There have been many articles an even a documentary about Indian made manhole covers which are used widely in New York and other states in the US. There is a photo from 2003 of Chand proudly holding a design for a manhole cover. The rest of the article is basically about Chand and the company bragging about basically using super cheap almost slave labor with little to no safety or environmental regulations to make lots of money.

Chand Garg was quoted in the following 2003 article ("The Ironcast System," S Mitra Kalita, Newsday, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, Monday, January 20, 2003) about why the US buys manhole covers from India. It's because of cheap labor, cheap supplies, little to no safety/environmental regulations and profits.

"We pay these people $1 per day for eight hours," said B.N. Agarwal, senior partner of R.B. Agarwalla in Calcutta, which exports manhole covers. "Their cost in the U.S. is $24 per hour. The advantage of India is only labor." New York City is R.B. Agarwalla's largest contract, worth about $2 million annually. Most foundries bid through U.S.-based contractors, and the family-run Agarwalla's middleman works from his home in Forest Hills.

Chand Garg rises each day at 6 a.m. to catch his clients in India before they leave for the day. Folders stuffed with designs for manhole covers, valve boxes and water hydrants fill Garg's second-floor office. He says he has formed close relationships with the staff of the city's Department of Environmental Protection, which is in charge of the city's manhole covers. Like Garg, many DEP staffers have a background in engineering. And like Garg, many are Indian. The same can be said for the dozen or so middlemen like Garg who operate throughout the United States bidding on contracts and then placing orders with foundries in India.

"We know each other but we don't talk to each other," he said. "We are competing. Sometimes we lose the bids for $100 on a million-dollar contract."

Manhole cover costs vary by weight, and New York City's current specifications call for them to be 27 inches in diameter, the cover to weigh 195 pounds and the frame to weight 345 pounds. Garg said Indian foundries often charge 24 cents per pound, while their American counterparts charge 50 cents per pound."

The manhole covers are built in Howrah, India in foundries. These foundries were set up during the 1800's by the British colonialists during their occupation of India. There's very little safety regulations in the foundries. They emit huge quantities of smoke and pollutants.

A New York Times article "New York Manhole Covers Forged Barefoot in India" exposed the dangers and harsh working conditions in the foundries. There is little to no safety equipment. Instead of machinery and forklifts the barefoot men lift and carry the heavy manhole covers. The working conditions were so shocking that they've since been investigated. There's a documentary film called "Cast in India (trailer)." Many of these workers are maimed or killed making manhole covers.

This explains a lot about Vishal Garg who thinks his employees are lazy and never work hard enough for him. This is why he's always grinding contractors and business associates. His father clearly taught him that it's good to abuse and take advantage of employees and business associates in the name of profits and money. That's clearly all Vishal Garg cares about.

I had to find this information through newspapers.com. All mention of Chand Garg and the manhole covers was erased from the same articles on the internet. His name, name of his business are available on the internet.

Chand Garg self identifies as Southeast Asian, Hindu, language Hindi. He lists his business category as "metal services" "wholesale." He's registered to vote in New York. He lives in a 2.5 story home in Forest Hills, New York. Home is 2,549-3,200 sf, 5 bed, 4 bath, two kitchens so maybe a guest house, estimate $1.6-1.8M and tax assessed at over $1,000,000 built 1910. He bought it for $472K in 1992 then listed it for sale for $2.5-$2.6M recently then removed the listing. Sounds over priced. Based on the photos he posted when he listed his house his parents appear to be religious Hindu. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7743-Kew-Forest-Ln_Flushing_NY_11375_M47524-40979

Vishal's mother is Manju. His brother is Vikas C Garg born about 1980. Vikas is involved in abillionveg abillion.com. His main job seems to be venture funding for his own business. "I spent most of my career working in Wall Street, finance, trading and hedge funds. I even worked for the U.S. government for a few years and helped them manage money. I had this whole career separately outside of my social values. It was this career that brought me to Singapore six years ago."

Vishal talking about his youth. "Yes. My mom, dad, brother and I moved to New York City when I was five, so I was a minority student in the public school system. I was fortunate to have my father, a math genius, coach me in the subject: he and I spent many summers on his office floor learning math from old Indian textbooks."

It appears abillionveg now called just abillion wants to raise funds for their app which just hosts reviews of vegan products made by other people. He hooked up with a tech guy to create the business just like Vishal and Khan. Maybe he's copying his brother's business model of raising funds for a business then keeping as much money for himself. The abillionveg Facebook page is gone. I've been vegan forever. In the last 5-10 years so many people just use veganism to raise venture funds. They don't even intend for the company to be successful or even operational.

Vishal is married to Sonia Alexander Palmieri Li who was born in Los Angeles. Her father was an Asian mathematician, statistician maybe from Hawaii who died in 2013. Her mother is Dr Deborah Anne Palmieri born in Massachusetts who specializes in Russian business. She's of Italian descent.

In 2009 Vishal Garg married Sarita M James in New York. She was born about 1976. Her father is Dr Thekkumkattil Devasia James a medical doctor from India. Her mother is Dr Pushpom James also a medical doctor. Lots of education, degrees and intelligence in these families. Sadly making money at the expense of other people seems to be their goal.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Who is Michael Dwayne Vick professional football player? Family, ancestry, DNA, biography, parents, grandparents

Michael Dwayne Vick, June 26, 1980, Newport News, Virginia, mother, father, wife, wives, children, grandparent, grandmother, grandfather, uncle, aunt, criminal, dog fighting, football, prison, Kijafa Frink, Jada, London, Mike Jr, Mitez, Michael Dwayne Boddie, Brenda Jean Vick, Joseph Vick, Caletha Virginia Glast, Ernestine Buggs, Janes Edwin Boddie, Ardelia Buggs, Samuel Vick, Ada Knight, Lonnie Boddie, Jones, Johnson, Walton, North Carolina, Mary Cummins

I was curious about Michael Dwayne Vick's background so I did a quick Google search. No one has done an article about his family background. I decided to do some research which was very revealing. Michael Vick is not the only talented football player in his family. He has quite a few relatives who were very talented, went to college on football scholarships, graduate school, did very well then went on to become successful business men.

Before I begin forget the notion that the child takes the father's name. That rarely happens in this family. The children take the mothers' last names. This has happened in the last three of four generations of this family. I state this so people won't get confused or think that I've made a mistake. Follow along with the above family tree. Click it to make it bigger.

Michael Dwayne Vick was born June 26, 1980 in Newport News, Virginia. His father is Michael Dwayne Boddie born 1961 in Newport News, Virginia. His mother is Brenda Jean Vick born 1963 in Newport News, Virginia.

Michael Dwayne Boddie married Brenda Jean Vick December 7, 1990. They divorced June 30, 2009. Michael Vick's siblings are Christina Vick, Courtney Vick and Marcus Deon Vick born 1984. His brother Marcus was arrested on drug and other charges along with their father Michael Boddie. The only photos I had for those two for the tree were their mugshots.

Michael Vick married Kijafa Frink in 2012. Together they have three children, London born 2004, Jada born 2007 and Michael Vick Jr born 2018. Michael Vick has another child named Mitez Vick born 2002 with Tameka Taylor.

Michael's paternal grandfather was James Edwin Boddie 1938-2019. I don't know if he ever married Michael's grandmother Ernestine Delores Buggs 1937-2014 or if she just used his name. She had at least one other husband who was Raymond Huston Henderson. Below is Ernestine's obituary.

"Reidsville – Ms. Ernestine Delores Buggs Henderson died Monday, October 20, 2014. Survivors are: daughters, Vanessa Boddie, Sharon Boddie and Leona Boddie; sons, Edwin Buggs, Lonnie Boddie, Michael Boddie and Kenneth Boddie; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; special friends, Willette Thompson, Angela Mc Clurklin and Benita Turner; other relatives and friends."

Together (?) they had maybe nine children, Kenneth, Leona, Lonnie, Sharon, Vannessa, Edwin Lesley Buggs Jr, James Thomas Boddie 1956-1999, Father John Derrick Boddie 1958-2009 and his father Michael Dwayne Boddie.

Below is the obituary of James Thomas Boddie Michael Vick's uncle.

James Thomas Boddie

"James T. Boddie NEWPORT NEWS - James T. Boddie, 42, of Newport News, died Friday, March 12, 1999, at Hampton General Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Newport News on May 31, 1956, to James Boddie Sr. and Ernestine Buggs. Mr. Boddie attended schools in Newport News and in Baltimore. He served in the U.S. Army before returning to Newport News to become a welder and pipe fitter for the International Boiler Makers. As a welder, he worked for various contractors and subcontractors associated with Newport News Shipbuilding. Survivors include his daughter, Shenna Boddie of Baltimore; a son, Jamontral Boddie of Newport News; his dear friend and companion, Sharon Peade; his mother and father; three sisters, Vanessa, Sharon and Leona; and five brothers, Edwin, Lonnie, John, Michael and Kenneth. A funeral service will be held at Franklin Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave., Newport News, at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery."

Below is the obituary of Father John Derrick Boddie who was Michael Vick's uncle.

Father John Derrick Boddie

"Reverend John Derrick Boddie, 50, the priest and beloved pastor of the Catholic Church of the Visitation in Middlesex County and the Catholic Church of Francis De Sales in Mathews County of the Diocese of Richmond, died from cancer. Father Boddie, the son of James Boddie and Ernestine Henderson, was born July 11, 1958 in Newport News as the third of nine children. He was raised by his grandmother, Esther Boddie, who introduced him to the Catholic religion by taking him to St. Alphonsus Church in Newport News, which later merged with St. Vincent De Paul. Upon his graduation from Peninsula Catholic High School in 1977, he attended Saint Meinrad College in Indiana. From there, he entered St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore in 1983. He was ordained on May 14, 1988 and initially assigned to Our Lady of Nazareth Parish in Roanoke as an Assistant Priest. From there he served at St. Paul’s in Richmond for two years as an Assistant Priest and subsequently was transferred to the Church of the Holy Spirit in Virginia Beach. After a sabbatical, in 1997 he became the pastor of the Catholic parishes in Middlesex and Mathews counties, where he has faithfully served the parishioners for almost 12 years. Stricken with cancer almost two years ago, he valiantly fought the disease while enrolled in an experimental program at Duke University until his untimely death just a few days after celebrating his 21st year as an ordained priest. He is survived by his parents; four sisters, Vanessa, Sharon, Leona and Anna Boddie; and three brothers, Michael, Kenneth, and Lonnie Boddie. One of his siblings, James Boddie, passed away several years ago. “Father John” was a brilliant homilist, often sought as a guest priest or speaker by other churches and denominations throughout the Middle Peninsula and Richmond communities. Beloved by all, he was widely known for his care and concern for the sick and homebound, visiting them frequently and enlightening their lives by his presence. He extended his ministry to the regional jail with success and gratitude. Because of his endearing personality and the respect he displayed for the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage, Catholics from parishes apart from his, often requested he give those Sacraments to them."

Michael's mother Brenda Jean Vick graduated from Homer L. Ferguson High School in Newport News, Virginia in 1963. She was not involved in any extracurricular activities or sports. Most of the family went to the same high school.

Brenda Jean Vick, mother of Michael Dwayne Vick football player

Brenda Vick's brother Joseph Vick Jr born 1952 was involved in the drug sales along with Michael Vick's father and brother. Brenda's other siblings were Clifton Earl Vick 1953-1953, Gwendolyn Delores Vick Gilmore 1954-2014, Joyce R Vick born 1956, Tina Leanne Vick born 1962 and Casey Cardell Vick born 1964.

Below is Gwendolyn's obituary.

Gwendolyn Diane Vick Gilmore

"NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Gwendolyn Diane Gilmore, 59, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2014. A native of Newport News, she graduated from Ferguson High School in 1974 and received her associates degree from Thomas Nelson Community College. For many years she worked in the transportation department with the Newport News Public School system. Survivors include: her children, DeWayne Leonard Vick (Colette), Ramona Katina Vick, Calvin Gilmore (Sabrina). Two brothers, Joseph Vick Jr., and Casey Vick (Roberta) and three sisters, Joyce Crutchfield (Richard), Tina L. Vick and Brenda Vick. Mrs. Gilmore was blessed to have 9 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. M.E. Fisher Funeral Home is in charge."

Brenda's sister Tina L Vick is the Vice Mayor of District 3 in Virginia. Below is her official biography. She is Michael Vick's aunt.

Tina Leanne Vick

"Vice Mayor Tina Vick was born and raised in Newport News in the southeast community, where she continues her desire to implement policy and programs to enhance the lives of all Newport News residents. Vice Mayor Vick has also published several articles including:
A Human Resource and Community Development Journal, Helping Virginia’s Future: The Resource Mothers Program, Volume II; October 1988
Daily Press, Take this job…and love it; September 1988
Vice Mayor Tina Vick has one daughter, Teunsha Vick and a son, Terrance Vick. She also has three grandsons, Shamar Vick, Brandon Diggs and Tyson Carter."

Michael Vick's maternal grandparents were Joseph Vick 1929-1995 and Caletha Virginia Glast 1932-2008.

Below is Caletha Virginia Glast Vick's obituary.

Caletha Virginia Glast Vick

"NEWPORT NEWS - Our Heavenly father needed another angel so on May 2, 2008, He sent for our beloved mother, Caletha Virginia Vick. She was born on Jan. 10, 1932, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Ada Glast in Bethel, N.C. She was united in holy matrimony on Nov. 28, 1951, to the late Joseph Vick Sr. In 1953, she relocated to Newport News where she became a devoted housewife and mother. She accepted Christ at an early age and was never to busy to do what she could for others. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memories four daughters, Gwendolyn D. Gilmore, Joyce R. Crutchfield, Tina L. Vick and Brenda J. Boddie; two sons, Joseph Vick Jr. and Casey C. Vick; one sister, Clara M. Bess; a brother, James L. Glast; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends."

Michael Vick's paternal great grandparents are Lonnie Boddie 1892-1940, Esther Hester 1895-1986 and Alvin Branch (?) and Ardelia Buggs 1920-2009.

Lonnie Boddie was a farmer who owned his own home and completed the fourth grade. He was born in North Carolina and died in Newport News, Virginia. He died from coronary occlusion and myocartitis, i.e. heart problems. Most of the family died from heart disease.

Below is his wife Esther Hester Boddie's obituary.

"Mrs. Esther Boddie NEWPORT NEWS Mrs. Esther Boddie, of 665 12th St., died Tuesday in her home. She was born in Nash County, N.C., and was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Newport News. Survivors include three sons, John L. Boddie and Thomas Boddie, both of Newport News, and James Boddie of Baltimore, Md.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Nashville, N.C."

Ernestine Buggs said her father was Alvin Branch. I couldn't find any information on such a person. I believe her father is most likely Leslie Montgomery who is the father of her brother James Leslie Buggs.

Michael Vick's paternal great grandmother is Ardelia C Buggs 1920-2009. She was listed as a maid, shucker (oysters?) and a "helper" in directories. Below is her obituary.

Ardelia C Buggs

"ARDELIA BUGGS - HAMPTON - Mrs. Ardelia Buggs, born July 26,1920, passed away Oct. 28, 2009. A longtime resident of Newport News,Va., she was a professional baker, cook, domestic worker and babysitter. Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. today, Nov. 6, 2009, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel,1601-27th St. NN, VA. 23607. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov.7, 2009, at St.Timothy Church of Christ (Holiness).Interment will follow at Pleasant Shade Cemetery." Transcription by Mary Cummins.

Ardelia Bugg's brother Aaron Lee Buggs is Michael's great uncle. He was a football legend. Below is his obituary.

Aaron Lee Buggs

"Aaron Lee Buggs NEWPORT NEWS On Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, Aaron Lee Buggs unexpectedly slipped away answering our Master's call to end his earthly journey. Aaron was born on Oct. 23, 1928, in Weldon, N.C., to the late Rev. Willie and Anna Buggs. He was the youngest of 10 siblings. Aaron was educated in the school system of Newport News, graduating from Huntington High School, where he excelled in athletics, especially football, and he played under the tutelage of the late coach Thad Madden. Because of his great athletic ability, he was able to continue his education at Virginia State University, where he graduated in 1949. He obtained his master's degree from Columbia University, New York. Aaron entered the military service, serving in the U.S. Army. He was Commissioned as an officer at Fort Knox, Ky. After his military service was completed, Aaron taught in the educational systems of Virginia and California. Aaron leaves to cherish his memory, three sons, Eddie, Romian and Zealey; a daughter, Hope, all of California; two brothers, Eddie and Washington Buggs of Newport News; and two sisters, Ardelia Buggs of Newport News and Hester Jones of Hampton. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at St. Timothy Church of Christ Holinesss, USA, 1711 Madison Ave., Newport News. Burial will be in Pleasant Shade Cemetery."

Aaron Buggs was named the greatest athlete to finish Huntington High and was the top scorer on the "Viking eleven." He was also the co-Captain of the team. He gave the invocation for his high school graduating class of 1944. He did very well academically and went on to graduate school then became a teacher.

There are quite a few men in Vick's family who were extremely talented football players. They fortunately didn't get involved with the bad elements like Vick, Vick's father, brother, Vick's mother's brother...

Michael's maternal great grandparents are Sam Vick 1908-1989, Mary Louise Cotton 1907-2001, Samuel Glass/Glast 1894-1974 and Ada Jones Knight 1898-1957.

Sam Vick's obituary is below.

"Sam Vick HOBGOOD Sam Vick, 82, died Sunday, Nov 19, 1989. Born Nov. 14, 1907, he was son of the late Octavis and Coney Vick. Surviving: wife, Mary C. Vick; daughter, Hattie Andrews; sons, Joseph and John Henry Vick;, 16 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.mr at Mt Zion Primitive Baptist Church, Princeville. Burial will follow at Community Cemetery, Princeville. A wake service will be held Friday, 7 to 8 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, Tarboro."

The second great grandparents you can see in the tree above. It gets a little complicated with multiple spouses due to death and divorce.

While I was researching the family I added their memorials to FindAGrave.com along with their transcribed obituaries to help others. I also linked the memorials so people can just click one link to download an entire family or line. I may eventually turn this tree into an online searchable data tree.

I will update this later after I confirm Michael Vick's 3rd, 4th and 5th grandparents back to slavery. Obviously I won't be able to go farther than that.

The first free person ancestor of the Vick family was Nelson Vick 1837-1923 North Carolina. He had two wives, Amanda Bresser b. 1858 and Viney Locust b. 1843. Slavery ended in this area in 1863. It became a national law 1865. Some slaves were freed earlier by agreement or during the economic crisis of 1819 in this area. At that time some plantation owners abandoned their farms along with their slaves and moved west. The only records I see for any "Vick" family prior to this time in this area are white people. It's possible this family took the last name of their slave owner or just chose their own name. The only census before this time is white people with white and black slaves. The Freeman's census didn't come until later when the government worked to incorporate slaves in the regular population with homes and regular jobs.

Michael Vick is one of the descendants of the Callis Walton family. They have huge reunions in Virginia. They made a booklet about their family ancestry. Just tried to find it online but no luck. I'd already researched the tree back to the original Callis and Walton families. Then I hit the brick wall of slavery.

Michael Vick, Callis Walton family of Virginia

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Friday, October 4, 2019

Who is Rachel Maddow television host? Family, ancestry, heritage, Jewish, Catholic, Russia, Canada, DNA?

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Rachel Anne Maddow was born in Alameda County, California April 1, 1973. Her father is Robert Bernard Maddow b. 1943 in New Jersey. Her mother is Elaine T Gosse b. 1941 in Canada. Below is a pic of Rachel Maddow from 1987 at Castro Valley High School in Castro Valley, California.

Below is Rachel Maddow from 1988 at Castro Valley High School.

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Rachel graduated from Stanford University in 1993. She graduated with honors and distinction after 3.5 years. She received her B.A in public policy and ethics in society. She wa a volunteer for serveral AIDS related programs. She was an outstanding high school volleyball player. She was chosen as a Rhodes Scholar in 1994 to attend Oxford University in England. She was also chosen to receive the equally prestigious Marshall scholarship but declined so she could take the Rhodes scholarship. (San Francisco Examiner, Dec 12, 1994).

Rachel Maddow has an older brother David Robert Maddow b. 1969 in Inglewood, California. Below is a pic from 1987 from Bishop O'Dowd High School which is an expensive private school in the San Francisco area.

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Rachel's father Robert Bernard Maddow was born May 1, 1943 in New Jersey. He attended Mission Bay High School in San Diego, California 1959 and 1960. Below is a pic from that time.

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He also attended Stanford University in 1964 as a political science major. Below is a pic from that time.

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Robert Maddow went to law school at UC Hastings College in San Francisco. He passed the California bar exam December 1967 and became a lawyer January 1968. He is currently a California lawyer working at Bold, Polisner, Maddow et al in Walnut Creek, California. Here's his profile in the site https://www.bpmnj.com/About/Robert-B-Maddow.shtml). 1972 he was appointed assistant attorney at the East Bay Municipal Utility District. He entered private practice in 1993. Here is a link to more of his biography taken from a Berkeley oral history interview from 1997.

Robert Maddow met his wife Elaine Gosse in 1965 at a party in California. Elaine had arrived in California from Newfoundland, Canada back in 1963. Elaine worked in a financial business at the time as a portfolio analyst for Dean Witter. Her sister Barbara at the time worked as the secretary to the President of the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange.

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Rachel Maddow's mother is Elaine T Gosse. She was born April 16, 1941 in St. John's, Torbay, Newfoundland, Canada. Elaine married Robert Maddow November 30, 1968 in San Francisco, California. She petitioned to be a US citizen in 1973 and became a citizen March 6, 1973. She was a school administrator.

Rachel Maddow's paternal grandfather was Bernard "Bernie" Maddow November 18, 1915, Brooklyn, New York to January 27, 2005, San Diego, California. Below is his obituary.

"MADDOW, BERNARD Bernie Maddow passed away peacefully on January 27, 2005, 2 weeks after celebrating his 67th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife Trudy. He was born in Brooklyn, New York 89 years ago, and lived in New Jersey until 1946. After 8 years in Tucson, Arizona, the family moved to San Diego in 1954, residing first in Pacific Beach and then in Clairemont. Bernie was trained in the fine arts of clock and watch repair and manufacture, and worked most of his long and distinguished career in the esoteric field of precision instrumentation. He was a leader of the local chapter of the Instrument Society of America. His survivors include Trudy; their daughter Cheryl Dowden of Los Angeles and her daughters Lorraine Hughes and her husband John of Rialto, California and Kathleen Smith and her husband Dan of Newport News, Virginia; their son Robert and his wife Elaine of Castro Valley, California, their son David of San Francisco and daughter Rachel of West Cummington, Massachusetts and New York City; and great-grandchildren Christy and John Hughes and Jake Smith. At Bernie and Trudy's request, no services will be held. Remembrance donations should be made to your favorite personal charity. "

Rachel Maddow's paternal grandmother was Geertruide "Gertrude" "Trudy" Maria Smits. She married Bernard Maddow in New York January 13, 1938. Trudy was born September 8, 1915 in Paterson, New Jersey. She and her family were members of the North Reformed Dutch Church in Passaic, New Jersey. Trudy graduated from Clifton High School in Clifton, New Jersey around 1933. Her high school nickname was "Smitty." Her yearbook quote was "Intelligence is to genius as the whole is in proportion to it's parts." Smitty was on the Reflector Staff June 1933. Below is a pic of Trudy, date unknown.

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Rachel Maddow's maternal grandfather was Daniel Joseph Gosse born December 5, 1894 in Torbay, Newfoundland, Canada, died November 6, 1973 in Torbay, Canada. 1917 he registered for the military in the US in Bangor, Maine. His occupation is listed as fisherman for Bay State Fishers working on the coast waters. He was single at that time stating he had to support his mother and father. He came to the US to work as an alien. 1945 in Canada he was listed as a cod fisher.

Rachel Maddow's maternal grandmother was Ann F McGrath born August 1909 in Torbay, Canada. They married about 1935. They had eight children, Sister Joan Gosse b. 1936, Austin Mark Gosse 1936-1994, Barbara Gosse b. 1938, William Daniel Gosse 1939-2014, Daniel Gosse, Anne Gosse O'Discoll b. 1943, Mary Gosse b. 1945 and Elaine Gosse.

Rachel Maddow's paternal great grandfather on the Maddow side was William Maddow July 9, 1881 Poltava, Ukraine to May 25, 1958. Below is his obituary.

William Maddow, 76, husband of Mrs. Sarah Bernhardt Maddow of 76 Cutler St.. Clifton; died Monday after a long illness. A native of Russia, he came to this country 65 years ago and had resided in the Passaic-Clifton area since. Mr. Maddow was an electrical contractor. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 12 noon in the chapel at 66 Howe Ave., Passaic. Rabbi Max Zucker of Temple Emanuel, Passaic, officiated. Interment was in King Solomon Cemetery, Clifton. Surviving are his widow, four daughters, Mrs. Edward (Pauline) Stein of Miami, Flo.; Mrs. Murray (Alice) Goldberg of Fair Lawn; Mrs. Dunn (Dorothy) Joseph of Long Beach, N. Y., and Miss Lillian Maddow of Passaic; a son, Bernard of, San Diego, Calif.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Morris and Joseph and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Mapu/ Transcription by Mary Cummins.

William Maddow's father was Abraham/Benjamin Medwedof/Medwedow/Maddow b. 1840 from Ukriane/Russia. His mother was Anna b. 1865.

Rachel Maddow's paternal great grandmother on the Maddow side was Sarah Bernhardt b. 1888 Russia died August 7, 1966 New Jersey. Below is her obituary.

"Sarah Maddow, 77. Fair Lawn - Mrs Sarah Bernhardt Maddow. 77. of 10-15 Plymouth Drive, died yesterday at Brookwood Nursing Home, Saddle Brook. Born in Russia, she came to this country 74 years ago. She had lived in this Borough for the past 74 years and previously in Passaic. Her husband William died in 1958. She is survived by four daughters: Mrs Murray (Alice) Goldberg, with whom she resided and at whose home the mourning period will be observed: Mrs. Edward (Pauline) Stein of Miami: Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) Dunn of Long Beach. N.Y.: and Mrs. Peter (Lillian) Ianuzzi of Passaic: a son Bernard of San Diego, Calif: nine grandchildren: and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be toay at 2 P. M at the George Louis Jewish Memorial Chapel, 747 Market Street. Paterson Rabbi David H. Panitz of Temple Emanuel will officiate. Burial will be in King Solomon Cemetery, Clifton. Transcription by Mary Cummins."

Sarah Bernhardt Maddow's parents were Abraham/Abraha Bernhardt from Lithuania and Hanna/Annie Leah Matuk b. 1854 in Shirvent, Lithuania.

Rachel Maddow's maternal great grandfather on the Smits side was John Smits 1881-1967 born in Holland and died in Passaic, New Jersey. Below is his obituary.

"John Smits, Was Shipping Clerk. NORTH HALEDON - John Smits. 86. former Clifton and Plainfield resident, died today in the Holland Christian Home, Graham Avenue, after a brief illness. Born in The Netherlands, Mr Smits came to the United States 49 years ago. He was a resident of the home for two years. Before retiring he was employed as a shipping clerk. His wife, the former Margaret Keyser, died in 1947. Services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel at the home. The Rev. Robert Prins of the First Christian Reformed Church, Paterson, will officiate. Burial will be in Crest haven Memorial Park, Clifton. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Anna Ververs of Paterson, Mrs. Addie Miller of Plainfield, Mr Henrietta De Bell of Little Falls, Mrs. Gertrude Meadow (Maddow) of San Diego. Calif., and Mrs Marie Yuhas of Riverdale; a son, Richard Daalder of East Paterson; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. The News, Paterson, New Jersey, 28 Aug 1967, Mon • Page 31. Transcription by Mary Cummins."

John Smit's parents were Dirk Smits and Tona A Van Der Vliet from Holland.

Rachel Maddow's maternal great grandmother on the Smits side was Grietje Margaret "Maggie" Keijzer/Keyzer/Keyser born 1882 in Holland and died 1949 in Passaic, New Jersey. Below is a photo of her when she was married to her first husband John Jan Dirk Daalder 1878-1904. Maggie had four children with Daalder, Richard, John, Marie and Anna Daalder. She later had about ten more children with John Smits.

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Maggie's parents were Hendrik Jan "Henry John" Keijzer/Keyzer 1857-1934 and Maria Bakker 1858-1896.

Rachel Maddow's maternal great grandfather on the Gosse side was Thomas Joseph Gosse born March 1, 1857 in Torbay, Canada, died December 20, 1932 in Torbay, Canada. He was a cod fisherman. His father was William Goss 1823-1888 Canada. His mother was Mary Maria Codner 1832-1900 Canada.

Rachel Maddow's maternal great grandmother was Mary Hannah Cole 1864-1945 Canada. Her parents were Uriah Coe and Catherine Manning from Canada.

Rachel Maddow's maternal great grandfather on the McGrath side was Thomas J McGrath 1872 - 1947 Canada. His parents were John McGrath 1840-1907 and Mary Hanna Codner 1845-1897.

Rachel Maddow's maternal great grandmother on the McGrath side was Anne Maria Kelly 1884-1947 Canada. Her parents were James Kelly and Elizabeth King

Based on Rachel Maddow's family tree she is about 1/4 Jewish from Ukraine/Russia, 1/4 Dutch Protestant from the Netherlands and 1/2 Roman Catholic Canadian/English/Irish from Canada.

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher, Carrie Frances Fisher obituary, family tree, ancestry, RIP, Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Billie Lourd - Mary Cummins

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Carrie Frances Fisher(Oc tober 21, 1956 – December 27, 2016) was an American actress, screenwriter, author, producer, and speaker. She was known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films. Fisher was also known for her semi-autobiographical novels, including Postcards from the Edge, and the screenplay for the film of the same name, as well as her autobiographical one-woman play, and its nonfiction book, Wishful Drinking, based on the show. Her other film roles included Shampoo (1975), The Blues Brothers (1980), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), The 'Burbs (1989), and When Harry Met Sally... (1989).

Carrie Fisher was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother is actress Debbie Reynolds birth name Mary Frances Reynolds. Her father was singer Eddie Fisher birth name Edwin Jack Fisher (1928 - 2010). Her brother was Todd Emmanual Fisher.

Carrie attended Beverly Hills High School in 1972 as a sophomore but did not graduate. Carrie was in the choir. She is on page 127 in the BH High School yearbook.

Carrie had a relationship with Bryan William Lourd. Together they had a daughter Billie Catherine Lourd. "Billie Catherine Lourd" is the name on Billie's birth certificate. It's not "Billie Fisher Lourd." That is a false rumor. Carrie married Paul Simon.

Carrie passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack 15 minutes before landing at LAX, Los Angeles airport in California.

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