List of Irish Texans

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Irish Texans have historically played a role in history of the U.S. state of Texas. [1] [2]

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Texans of Irish birth or descent have, since the mid-19th century, made up one of the largest ethnic groups in the state. As of 1980 German, Irish, and English Americans have made the three largest European ancestry groups in Texas. [3]

Notable Irish Texans

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References

  1. Sherman, Jacob. "LibGuides: Ethnic Texans: Irish Texans". libguides.utsa.edu. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  2. "Texas History 101". Texas Monthly. March 1, 2005. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  3. "Wayback Machine" (PDF). web.archive.org. February 24, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2021.Cite uses generic title (help)