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Written by thompson.alexa@gmail.com Wednesday, 27 January 2010 21:11

J.D. Salinger's Irish Roots

J.D. Salinger, who died today at aged 91, had both Irish and Scottish roots. His mother, who changed her name to Miriam, was born Marie Jillich and had both Scottish and Irish heritage.

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