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Birth Name: Laura Ann Branigan
Date of Birth: July 3, 1952
Place of Birth: Brewster, New York, U.S.
Date of Death: August 26, 2004
Place of Death: East Quogue, New York, U.S.
Ethnicity: Irish
Laura Branigan was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her recordings “Gloria” and “Self Control.”
She was the daughter of Kathleen Mary (O’Hare) and James Harrison Branigan, Jr. Her brother was singer Billy Branigan. Laura was married to Lawrence Ross “Larry” Kruteck, until his death.
Laura’s paternal grandfather was named James Harrison “Harry” Branigan (the son of James Harrington Branigan). Laura’s grandfather James was born in Brooklyn, Kings County. Laura’s great-grandfather James was also born in New York.
Laura’s paternal grandmother was Agatha Mary McCullough Bradley (the daughter of Charles Bradley and Rose Devlin). Agatha was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, to Irish parents. Charles was born in Omagh, County Tyrone.
Laura’s maternal grandfather was William John O’Hare, Jr. (the son of William John O’Hare and Agnes B. O’Connor). Laura’s grandfather William was born in New York, to Irish parents.
Laura’s maternal grandmother was Mary Conway (the daughter of Francis J. Conway and Mary Teresa McGuiness). Laura’s grandmother Mary was born in New York.
Sources: Genealogy of Laura Branigan – https://www.findagrave.com
Genealogy of Laura Branigan (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com
Laura’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Laura’s maternal grandparents, William O’Hare, Jr. and Mary Conway – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Laura’s maternal grandfather, William O’Hare, Jr. – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Laura’s maternal grandmother, Mary Conway – https://familysearch.org