Irish Ancestors at Yorktown

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 2m

A broadcaster uncovers a jaw-dropping twist: his ancestor, Charles O’Hara, was the British officer who surrendered the sword to Washington at Yorktown—despite not being directly related, they share the same surname. O’Hara, a seasoned Irish-born general’s aide, even proposed a brutal scorched-earth plan to win the war, revealing the human drama behind history’s big moments. The episode also shines light on other Irish figures like Stephen Moylan, who coined “United States,” and John Dunlap, who printed the Declaration—proving freedom was built by everyday people, not just generals. It ends…