Tracing the Irish Roots of Tim Walz
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the running mate of Kamala Harris, has Irish roots traced back to County Wexford. Genealogists believe Walz's ancestors may have come from Ferns or Kilmore in the county. If elected, Walz will maintain the tradition of US leaders with Irish heritage, similar to President Joe Biden and former President John F. Kennedy.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the running mate of Kamala Harris, has Irish roots traced back to County Wexford.
Genealogists believe Walz's ancestors may have come from Ferns or Kilmore in the county.
American genealogist Megan Smolenyak suggests his great-grandmother, Laura Ellen Sullivan, points to this lineage.
Local historians continue to research these connections.
US Census Bureau data highlights that 31.5 million Americans claim Irish ancestry, with significant representation in New England.
If elected, Walz will maintain the tradition of US leaders with Irish heritage, similar to President Joe Biden and former President John F. Kennedy.
Genealogists believe Walz's ancestors may have come from Ferns or Kilmore in the county.
American genealogist Megan Smolenyak suggests his great-grandmother, Laura Ellen Sullivan, points to this lineage.
Local historians continue to research these connections.
US Census Bureau data highlights that 31.5 million Americans claim Irish ancestry, with significant representation in New England.
If elected, Walz will maintain the tradition of US leaders with Irish heritage, similar to President Joe Biden and former President John F. Kennedy.