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The '''Protestant Irish''' or '''Scots-Irish''' or '''Scotch-Irish''' were immigrants from [[Ireland]] to [[America]] of [[Protestant]] background. Most were [[Presbyterian]]s whose ancestors moved from [[Scotland]] to Ireland, especially the northeastern part that is today [[Northern Ireland]]. About 250,000 migrated in the period 1710-1770, heading especially to the frontier regions in the South where they were herders and farmers.<ref>Some of these had been Catholic in Ireland but became protestants in America.</ref> They were often called "[[Yeomen]]". From 1800 to 1860 another 100,000 came to America, while others went to Canada.
The '''Protestant Irish''' or '''Scots-Irish''' or '''Scotch-Irish''' were immigrants from [[Ireland]] to [[America]] of [[Protestant]] background. Most were [[Presbyterian]]s whose ancestors moved from [[Scotland]] to Ireland, especially the northeastern part that is today [[Northern Ireland]]. About 250,000 migrated in the period 1710–1770, heading especially to the frontier regions in the South where they were herders and farmers.<ref>Some of these had been Catholic in Ireland but became protestants in America.</ref> They were often called "[[Yeomen]]". From 1800 to 1860 another 100,000 came to America, while others went to Canada.
They called themselves "Irish"—the term "Scots Irish" came later—and produced such notable politicians as [[Andrew Jackson]] (President 1829-37) and [[James Knox Polk]] (President 1845-49). After 1850 or so they lost a sense of ethnicity and blended into the general population.
They called themselves "Irish"—the term "Scots Irish" came later—and produced such notable politicians as [[Andrew Jackson]] (President 1829–37) and [[James Knox Polk]] (President 1845–49). After 1850 or so they lost a sense of ethnicity and blended into the general population.
About 45 million Americans are of Irish descent—and a majority are Protestants. Originally most were Presbyterians. Today the largest number are [[Southern Baptist Convention|Baptists]], followed by [[United Methodist Church|Methodists]].
About 45 million Americans are of Irish descent—and a majority are Protestants. Originally most were Presbyterians. Today the largest number are [[Southern Baptist Convention|Baptists]], followed by [[United Methodist Church|Methodists]].