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Birth Name: Salem Ilese Davern
Place of Birth: Mill Valley, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 19, 1999
Ethnicity: * father – Irish * mother – Italian, German
Salem Ilese is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her viral singles “Mad at Disney” and “PS5.”
Salem’s paternal grandfather was Timothy James Davern (the son of James J. Davern and Grace M. Sullivan). Timothy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, and all of his grandparents were Irish.
Salem’s paternal grandmother was Patricia Welch (the daughter of William Bernard Welch and Anne Dyer Connolly). Patricia was born in Salem, Massachusetts. William was the son of James J. Welch, who was born in County Waterford, Ireland; and of Mary Alice Lynch, whose parents were Irish. Salem’s great-grandmother Anne was the daughter of Michael Joseph Connolly, whose parents were Irish, with his father having been from Galway; and of Mary Ruberta Slavin, who was born in Napanee, Ontario, Canada, and had three Irish grandparents.
Salem’s maternal grandfather was Peter Cetti, Jr. (the son of Peter Cetti and Mary Manara). Salem’s grandfather Peter was born in Newark, New Jersey. Mary was the daughter of Joseph Manara and Adelaide Gioocchiaio.
Salem’s maternal grandmother was named Shirley Ann Richter (the daughter of Rudy Rishter and Erma). She was born in Boonton, New Jersey, to German parents.
Sources: Obituary of Salem’s paternal grandfather, Timothy James Davern – https://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Salem’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – https://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Salem’s maternal grandfather, Peter Cetti, Jr. – https://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Salem’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary (Manara) Cetti – https://obits.nj.com