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1. www.irishtimes.com › ireland › 2023/04/08From the Famine ship to the White House – Joe Biden’s Irish ...

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   Apr 8, 2023 · The story begins in 1848, when Biden’s great-great-grandfather Patrick Blewitt crossed the Atlantic as a 20-year-old cabin boy. Joe Biden is the second Irish president to be directly descended...

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3. abcnews.go.com › Politics › bidens-irish-rootsHere's a look at Biden's Irish roots as he visits his ...

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   Biden traces some of his roots back to the Finnegan family of County Louth. Going back five generations, Biden's great-great-great grandfather was John Finnegan. John married Mary Kearney, whose current-day descendant is Rob Kearney, a former professional rugby player, who has attended St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House. John Finnega...

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   Biden's also traces his lineage back to the west coast of Ireland in County Mayo, to the Blewitts of Ballina. The president's great-great-great grandfather, Edward Blewitt, was born around 1803 in Ireland, and was raised in County Mayo. It was there that his son, Patrick Blewitt, was born in April 1832 -- Biden's great-great grandfather. Edward, hi...

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   If you're wondering where the "Biden" name fits into Biden's proud Irish heritage, the answer is, it doesn't. Biden's father was actually of English descent. That proved to be a sore point for some of the proud Irish in Biden's family. In his 2007 memoir, "Promises to Keep," Biden recalled his aunt telling him when he was young, "Your father's not ...

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4. www.usatoday.com › story › graphicsBiden's Irish roots and an in-depth look at the Biden family tree

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   Apr 12, 2023 · Patrick Blewitt, one of Biden's great-great-grandfathers, sailed to the U.S. in 1850 and spotted the mining opportunities in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He returned to Ireland, gathered the rest of...

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   Who was Patrick Blewitt?

   • The story began in 1848, when Patrick Blewitt, the great-great-grandfather of Biden, crossed the Atlantic as a 20-year-old cabin boy. Two years later, he returned to Ireland and persuaded his father, Edward, his mother and all of his seven siblings to take a perilous sea crossing on board the SS Excelsior in June 1851 to the new world.

   Joe Biden’s Irish ancestry - The Irish Times

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   Who is Joe Blewitt?

   • Joe Blewitt, a plumber, has been outspoken about his connection to Biden, and has even visited the White House during Biden's tenure for St. Patrick's Day receptions. During the 2020 election, a mural of Biden was put up in Ballina, and celebrations were held in honor of Biden's win.

   Here's a look at Biden's Irish roots as he visits his ancestral

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   How did Patrick Blewett die?

   • By 1860, the Blewitts had settled in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Patrick Blewett had stopped sailing and began working as a mining inspector. While based in Scranton, Patrick also worked in South America. Edward was hired as a weigh-master in the Ox Pond mines. In 1872, he died in a drowning accident.

   Joe Biden’s Irish Family History & Surname Origin

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   Where did Edward Blewitt live?

   • Edward Blewitt settled in Scranton, Pennsylvania, which is also Joe Biden’s hometown. Photograph: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images Edward Blewitt settled in Scranton, Pennsylvania, which is also Biden’s hometown. On the outskirts of Ballina is a sign that was erected in 1990 to mark the twinning of Ballina and Scranton.

   Joe Biden’s Irish ancestry - The Irish Times

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6. www.bbc.com › news › uk-northern-ireland-65219409President Biden: Irish relatives eagerly awaiting 'cousin Joe'

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   Apr 11, 2023 · The Blewitt family are linked to president Biden through his great-great-grandfather Patrick. The family were aware of their connection to the US politician for decades, and met Mr Biden in...

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7. www.nbcwashington.com › news › nationalBiden Wraps Up Ireland Trip Visiting Ancestral Hometown ...

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   Apr 14, 2023 · Biden will spend the day in County Mayo in western Ireland, where his great-great-grandfather, Patrick Blewitt, lived until he left for the United States in 1850. By Colleen Long, Darlene...

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9. www.irishfamilyhistorycentre.com › article › joeJoe Biden’s Irish Family History & Surname Origin

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   Patrick Blewitt was born in Ballina but left Ireland in the autumn of 1850 to settle in the US and become a sailor. By 1851, he had returned to Ireland to bring his parents and siblings to America. Patrick had a son in New Orleans in 1859 named Edward F. Blewitt, after his paternal grandfather.

10. www.irishtimes.com › news › irelandWhat are Joe Biden’s Irish roots? – The Irish Times

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    Nov 7, 2020 · The Blewitts settled in Scranton, Pennsylvania and Patrick became a mining inspector, often working in South America. Patrick had a son, Edward F Blewitt, who was born in New Orleans in...