Skullcrusher

Birth Name: Helen Chace Ballentine

Place of Birth: Tarrytown, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 26, 1995

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, French, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Swiss, Dutch, likely Belgian

Skullcrusher is an American indie folk singer, songwriter, and musician.

Skullcrusher’s paternal grandfather was Harold Philip Howard Ballentine (born to Harold Philip Ballentine and Helen M Schlicher). He was born in Mineola, New York. He was of German, English, Northern Irish, and Scottish descent. His German ancestors originated from modern day Germany, France, Switzerland, and Poland.

Skullcrusher’s paternal grandmother was Selma Louise Chace (born to Lester Merton Chace and Grace Louise Russell). Selma was born in Queens, New York. She was of English, French, Scottish, Irish, and Dutch descent.

Skullcrusher’s maternal grandfather was likely William Joseph Kirby Jr. (born to William Joseph Kirby Sr. and Josephine Rowan Fielden). William was born in Washington D.C. He was the grandson of Arkansas senator William F. Kirby. He was of English, Irish, Scottish, and Swiss descent.

Skullcrusher’s maternal grandmother was likely Bettylyn Williams (born to Harry Lee Williams and Allie Neill Bandy). Bettylyn was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was of English, Irish, Dutch, French, and Belgian descent.

Sources: Obituaries:
*Harold Ballentine
*William Joseph Kirby Jr.
*Bettylyn Williams

Genealogies:
*patrilineal
*matrilineal