Ian Kinsler

Kinsler in 2008, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Ian Michael Kinsler

Place of Birth: Tucson, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 22, 1982

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Portuguese Azorean, French-Canadian (mother)

Ian Kinsler is an American professional baseball player.

Ian is the son of Kathy and Howard Kinsler. His father is Jewish. His mother is Catholic, of half Portuguese Azorean and half French-Canadian descent.

Ian identifies as Jewish. He is eligible to play for the Israeli National team and has considered doing so.

Ian is married to Tess Brady, with whom he has two children.

Ian’s maternal grandfather was Arthur Charles Motta, Sr. (the son of John Motta and Conceicao Pimentel). Arthur was born in Massachusetts, to Portuguese Azorean parents. Conceicao was the daughter of Jacintho Cabral Pimental and Rosa C. C. Pimental.

Ian’s maternal grandmother was Lorraine Rita Langlois (the daughter of Ralph Langlois and Laura N. Coutu). Lorraine was born in New Jersey, of French-Canadian descent. Ralph was born in Massachusetts, the son of Moise Langlois and Victoria Benoit Bedard. Laura was born in Rhode Island, the daughter of Henry J. Gladue and Matilda Fortin.

Sources: http://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Ian’s maternal grandfather, Arthur Charles Motta, Sr. – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Ian’s maternal grandmother, Lorraine Rita (Langlois) Motta – https://www.legacy.com