Notables June 2023

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye

If you are interested in people who are famous, notable, noted, significant, important, historic, heroic, or otherwise fascinating, then the Notables Project might be for you! 

The idea behind this post is for anyone who needs help with connecting Notables to the tree to post to this thread and ask for help, or if you want to tell us whom you have successfully connected up, or if you want to join the Notables Project and get a badge.

Besides checking out the Notables Project page, don't forget to take a look at the Notables List page, where you can find lists of Notables who have profiles which aren't yet connected to the main tree. (For ideas on way to connect unconnected people and branches, see the Hints and Tips on the Connectors Chat page.)

Notables should fulfill the criteria to have at  least one Wikipedia page in any language to qualify as a Notable. But an entry in the country's NATIONAL Who's Who or a NATIONAL Biography is also acceptable as well. 

The Notables team will decide if a Living Notable's Profile can be made Public or not. Usually that means the Notable has at least 3  Wikipedia Pages in other languages. The page or pages must also include the name of at least one close or nuclear family member (Specifically parents, siblings, spouse or child). if the page should also happen to list grandparents, aunts/uncles and cousins in the "other relatives" list, those would also be helpful. 

Deaths in May 2023

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_in_2023#May

in The Tree House by Robynne Lozier G2G Astronaut (1.3m points)

Notable Profile Colville-1104 Painter Mardi Barrie, birth name Margaret Colville Conlin Barrie.

I came across this profile because I have Gatherum's in my ancestry.  It turns out Mardi and I have a common ancestor.  I have spent the day building up her paternal side, and adding sources. The FamilySearch tree has the Gatherum family more developed, and I have been adding those sources/links to the profiles here on Wiki tree.

This notable was originally created in 2020. Others can help add all the kids to the profiles, as I have focused on the parents of each generation. I havent worked on the Maternal side, there are some missing ancestors there as well. But I have the Gatherum line built up. 

If others want to dig deeper and find more interesting bits to add to the profiles. As I cant find Scotland obits online.

I also dont know how it is known that Margeret CC Gatherum is Mardi Barrie.

Her husband was a well known calligrapher and typographer. His public name was Stuart Barrie. His name on the marriage record is Robert Stuart Barrie.

This is the correct Notables profile for Mardi Barrie.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gatherum-7
Yes, that's the one I was working on. I built up the father's side yesterday. I believe I brother the Gatherum paternal line up 7 generations. And Mardi and I have a common Gatherum ancestor.

I still dont know how it is known that Mardi's birth name is Margaret. I could not find anything online that mentions her family. But maybe that is because I live in the USA and not Scotland.

I could not find any newspaper articles or anything from 2004 about her passing.
So who is Colville-1104?
That is Mardi's grandmother.
Barbara Charlotte (Colville) Gatherum (1853 - 1927)

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Colville-1104
Yup. I added a handful of paternal ancestors for Mardi.

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To the Notables Project Leadership Team,

Would you please consider opening up a profile I created for Krist Novoselic (Novoselic-1) to the 'Private with Public Biography' setting. He meets all the Living Notables criteria with Wikipedia Pages in 50 languages as well as numerous mentions of immediate family members and genealogical connections (parents, siblings and more).

I believe I added in the proper Notables template and Manager status, but please let me know if anything is incorrect or requires additional changes. I am pretty certain I can ultimately get him connected to the main tree soon!

Thanks in advance for all your help,

Brian Quesnell (Quesnel-14)

by Brian Quesnell G2G6 Mach 7 (73.2k points)
Hi Brian - I updated his profile, added PPP, and moved him to yellow privacy. I had to add myself as a WikiTree Leader has to be on the co-manager role to update PPP and Yellow Privacy. Thanks!
Thanks so much Scott, I'm going to work hard to get him connected to the main tree in as many ways as possible!
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Actor John Beasley has passed away.

A profile has been created:

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Beasley-6430

He has also been connected to the Global Wikitree. His profile should show connected as of 06/02.
by Judi Stutz G2G6 Pilot (345k points)
edited by Judi Stutz
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I added drummer Stewart Copeland as a living notable. Scott please convert him. He has Wikipedia pages in at least 4 languages, probably a lot more.

He will show as connected soon through his father, Miles Copeland Jr. who was a CIA officer in the Middle East.

Rolling Stone magazine ranked Copeland as #10 of the greatest drummers of all time. Numbers 1-5 are John Bonham, Keith Moon, Ginger Baker, Neil Peart and Hal Blaine, who are all on Wikitree. How cool is that?

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Copeland-6650
by Mark Burch G2G6 Pilot (223k points)
edited by Mark Burch
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Please add PPP and yellow privacy on actress Linda Kash

by Russell Butler G2G6 Pilot (151k points)
PPP and Yellow Privacy updated. Thanks!
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This is not strictly a Notable question, but I need help to find that one last source in order to make the connection.

This pertains to the actress Gaby Hoffman and her FYR guest appearance.

I posted a question - see link below

https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1588489/fyr-new-connection
by Robynne Lozier G2G Astronaut (1.3m points)
I commented on your other thread. Hope that helps, but maybe there's another way to circle around on that one. Hard to tell.
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Hello,

I am fairly certain I have a living notable who has all the qualifications (but I don't know how to add her on) her name is Heidi Lehwalder https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Heidi_Lehwalder

I would definitely like to join and get a badge also :)

by Elizabeth Hayman G2G6 Mach 5 (59.4k points)
Okay, well I know she has her own page on wikipedia, but I did not find her here on WikiTree...doesn't she fall under Notable status?
Elizabeth, normally you would add her the same way you would anyone else, then add the "notability" stuff.
However, she does not currently meet the criteria for Living Notable status on WT, so if you do create a profile for her, she would remain black locked.  (She has only 2 Wikipedia language pages, and needs 3, and I didn't see any nuclear family mentioned (although I admit I only skimmed).)
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German-born American sculptor Adolph Weinman will show as connected when the system updates.  He is best remembered for designing the Winged Liberty ("Mercury") Dime and the Walking Liberty Half Dollar.

by Greg Lavoie G2G6 Pilot (375k points)
Great job Greg!
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by Robynne Lozier G2G Astronaut (1.3m points)

I’m currently making a profile for Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri. If sharing had already started one let me know. Thank you. 

I made a profile for Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri. His wiki ID is Ali_Vaziri-1. Link to the profile is https://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Ali_Vaziri-1&errcode=saved

For those that don’t know, I have a soft spot for Professional Wrestlers, not to be confused with Greco-Roman Wrestlers. However The Iron Sheik is both. Traditionally trained in Greco-Roman style he competed in the Olympics, followed by coaching the USA team in the Olympics. After that is when he delved into professional wrestling. 

I have started a Free-Space page for anyone that is interested in contributing. 

It is located at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Professional_Wrestlers

I’m pulling from the Professional Wrestling category already established on WikiTree and who I’m interested in researching at the moment.

Nikki, I love this idea. The Notables Project is currently working on sub-dividing itself into a set of sub-projects such as Entertainers, Sports Figures, etc. Within each sub-project will be smaller secondary projects with a narrow focus such as Professional Wrestlers. If you are interested in spearheading a pro-wrestling project within the Notables Team structure, drop me a note and we can discuss options. I'd love to work with you.

One question: Are pro wrestlers entertaining athletes or athletic entertainers?
I would be interested. My schedule varies and sometimes have time to research and other times not. Let me know how the Notables team wants to organize these pages. Look forward to hearing from you.

-Nikki
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Can you add PPP and yellow privacy to

-Eldridge Wayne Coleman  “Superstar Billy Graham” wrestler (not to be confused with the evangelist) Coleman-19598

-Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri “The Iron Sheik” Ali_Vaziri-1

by Nikki Davis G2G6 Mach 1 (15.4k points)
Both of these had passed away, so having them as Open Privacy was the best solution. Thanks!
Yes, of course. Sorry most of my profiles have not passed yet. I get use to asking. Thank you for not making me feel dumb.

Nikki
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Please add PPP and yellow privacy for basketball player and executive TV producer Sylvia Sweeney.

Thank you.

by Russell Butler G2G6 Pilot (151k points)
Done!
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For those who have not been following the Finding Your Roots thread, let me take a moment to introduce you to a fun WikiTree challenge that's going on right now. 

Finding Your Roots is the long-running PBS genealogy series hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates. This month, in conjunction with the U.S. Black Heritage Project and the Jewish Roots Project, the Notables Project is working to connect each of Dr. Gates' remaining unconnected guests to the Big Tree.  

After one week, we've connected 25 notables, but still have many more to go. On this list are some legendary names such as Viola Davis, Regina King, Norman Lear, Seth Meyers, Tony Danza, and Christopher Walken. 

If you'd like to help out, you can see the spread sheet of unconnected guests here: Finding Your Roots Spreadsheet.

Space: Finding Your Roots  

by David Randall G2G6 Pilot (370k points)
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Pat Robertson has died. I've created a profile for him. Robertson-28133

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/televangelist-pat-robertson-dead_n_599b501ce4b04c532f43c01a
by Aaron Gullison G2G6 Pilot (191k points)
He has been connected! Great job team!
can you please share his wikitree profile number as I am having trouble finding it ? Thanks
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I would like to join the Notables project to add more Mexican notables. I’m currently working on the Mexican Presidents category + page, but I certainly wouldn’t mind help creating and connecting profiles.
by Gael Tomlinson G2G6 (8.4k points)
Welcome to the Notables Team, Gail!
Gael, it just so happens that we will be initiating a new Mexican Notables project it the very near future. We need to do some coordinating with a couple of other projects in order to make sure we aren't stepping in each others toes, but I hope to have something in the works soon. In the meantime, I'll be reaching out to you privately to see how me might incorporate your Mexican Presidents project.
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Please add PPP and yellow privacy on former Canadian Senator Sharon Carstairs.

Thank you.

by Russell Butler G2G6 Pilot (151k points)

I've opened both Sharon Carstairs and René Depestre. I'll do some checking to see if we can make a connection to Depestre through the Haitian research of the 15 Nations Global Tour.

Much appreciated!
+9 votes

Please add PPP and yellow privacy on skier Lucile Wheeler.

by Russell Butler G2G6 Pilot (151k points)
She has been updated to yellow privacy.
+9 votes

Australian actress Camilla Ah Kin has passed away.

A profile has been created:

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ah_Kin-3

Kindly comment once a connection has been made to the global WikiTree.

#Australia

by Judi Stutz G2G6 Pilot (345k points)
edited by Judi Stutz
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Canadian Ice Hockey Olympian Butch Martin has passed away.

A profile has been created: 

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Martin-86182

Kindly comment once a connection to the global Wikitree has been made.

#Canada

by Judi Stutz G2G6 Pilot (345k points)
Connected as of 06/16.
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Former professional baseball player-relief pitcher Jack Baldschun has passed away.

A profile has been created:

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Baldschun-2

Kindly comment once a connection to the global WikiTree has been made.

by Judi Stutz G2G6 Pilot (345k points)
I started working on connecting this profile. I'm finding lots of German immigrants.
+9 votes

Photographer Lisl Steiner has passed away.

A profile has been created:

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Steiner-2878

Kindly comment once a connection has been made to the global Wikitree.

#Argentina

#Austria

by Judi Stutz G2G6 Pilot (345k points)
edited by Judi Stutz
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Actor and comedian Pat Cooper has passed away.

A profile has been created:

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Caputo-219

Kindly comment once a connection has been made to the global WikiTree.

by Judi Stutz G2G6 Pilot (345k points)

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