Jenn Wasner

Birth Name: Jennifer Lynn Wasner

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 16, 1986

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Dutch, Scottish, French, Belgian, Swiss, Luxembourgish

Jenn Wasner is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is one half of indie rock duo Wye Oak, with Andy Stack. They have collaborated with Bon Iver and The National, among others. She also has a solo project, Flock of Dimes.

Jenn’s paternal grandfather was Robert Wasner (the son of Charles Henry Wasner and Jean Van Valkenburg). Robert was born in Columbia, New York. Charles’s father was German, while his mother was of English, German, Dutch Afrikaner, and one quarter French-Canadian, descent. Jean’s father was of English, Dutch, German, and Belgian descent, while her mother was Scottish.

Jenn’s paternal grandmother was Ruth M. Geoffroy (the daughter of Nicholas Geoffroy and Nina Smalley). Ruth was born in Carmel, New York. Nicholas was of English and French descent. Nina was of English, Dutch, Luxembourgish, Swiss, and one quarter Irish, descent.

Jenn’s maternal grandfather was Wallace Wilson Fletcher (the son of Herman Wilson Fletcher and Lottie May Foster). Wallace was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was of English and Dutch descent.

Jenn’s maternal grandmother was Bernadette Essie Lee Earnest (the daughter of William Earnest and Helen Burke). Bernadette was born in Baltimore, Maryland. William’s father was half German and half Irish, while his mother was English. Helen was born to Irish parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Jenn’s paternal grandfather, Robert Wasner – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jenn’s paternal grandfather, Robert Wasner – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Jenn’s paternal grandmother, Ruth M. Geoffroy – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jenn’s paternal grandmother, Ruth M. (Geoffroy) Bouchard – https://theupstater.com

Genealogies of Jenn’s maternal grandparents, Wallace Wilson Fletcher and Bernadette Essie Lee Earnest – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jenn’s maternal grandfather, Wallace Wilson Fletcher – goncefuneralservice.com

Obituary of Jenn’s maternal grandmother, Bernadette Essie Lee (Earnest) Fletcher – eckhardtfuneralchapel.com