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The Sarah and Todd Palin Family Story - Biography and Genealogy

After the American public challenged the Republican party to make major changes, Senator John McCain delivered with naming Sarah Palin as his pick as his running mate in the 2008 Presidential Election. Sarah Palin magnificently partners with her active and supportive husband, Todd Palin. Together, the Palin family hopes to gravitate from the Alaska governor's mansion to an address on Pennsylvania Avenue while shattering every glass ceiling along the way.

Finally, Barack and Michelle Obama have competition as the latest "It" couple for that represents the average American population. Sarah and Todd Palin may not have attended Harvard or Yale, but they understand the struggles facing middle class Americans today.

The Wife : Sarah Louise (nee Heath) Palin

Born : February 11, 1964 in Sandpoint, Idaho
Parents : Sarah "Sally" (nee Sheeran) Heath and Charles "Chuck" R. Heath

The Early Years :
As a three month old infant, Sarah Palin's parents moved her and her family to Skagway, Alaska in 1964 to work in the local school system. Sarah's mom worked as a school secretary, while her father taught Science and coached track and field. After five years, the family set up residence and employment in Wasilla where the Sarah's parents finished raising her and her three siblings, Chuck, Heather, and Molly.

Continuing her father's love for sports, Sarah often joined her father moose hunting before school as well as competed in various local racing events. In high school, Palin lead the basketball team to a state championship in 1982. Her parents drilled into her and her three sibling a faith in God. This may explain her desire to inject polical forums with her own ethical ideas at the risk of losing her political footing.

Spreading Her Wings :
After earning a second place finish in the Miss Alaska Pageant, Sarah Palin received a college scholarship and the honor of "Miss Congeneality". In 1987, Sarah received a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Idaho majoring in Communications-Journalism and minoring in Political Science. Quickly spinning into her role as wife, Sarah Heath eloped with her hubsand and high school sweetheart, Todd Palin. Sarah kept busy as a sports reporter for KTUU-TV stationed in Anchorage, Alaska and assisting with her husband's commercial fishing business.

Sarah Palin's Political Career :
Quickly gravitating to position of leadership, Sarah Palin found herself as the head of the local PTA, then graduated to a seat on city council. After winning the mayoral seat in her hometown of Wassilla in 1996, she took the town by storm. Palin reduced her own salary, lowered taxes, and required the resignation of top town officials she felt were not following her plan for Wassilla.

Due to term limits, Palin moved up the ladder in state government serving on energy and gas conservation committees. In 2006, Palin made history as the being named the first female governor of the state of Alaska. In 2008, Senator McCain rocketed Palin into the national spotlight as his choice for running mate in the 2008 presidential election.

Sarah Palin's Father : Charles R. Heath
Born : 1939 in Hope, Idaho
Parents :Orville Wayne Heath and Bessie Beatrice Coleman

Chuck Heath grew up in Hope, Idaho and graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1956. Chuck Heath met his future bride while he was attending Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Wisconsin. The couple eventually settled in Sandlepoint, Idaho where Chuck Heath was a beloved school teacher. Wishing to be one with nature, Chuck moved his family to Alaska where he could actively fish and hunt caribou and moose. The family home is filled with Chuck's collections of pictures, fossils and moose antlers. A Christmas tree made of moose and caribou antlers decorates the front yard of the family home nestled in a cul-de-sac off the Palmer-Wasilla Highway. His stories of life in Alaska inspired many neighbors and student in Idaho to follow him to this amazing nature place.

Chuck Heath's ancestry:
Orville Wayne Heath (father) - born Oct 6, 1901 in Nebraska and died July 10, 1985 in Idaho.

Bessie Beatrice Coleman (mother) - born Nov 30, 1907 in Oregan and died March 14, 1982 in Idaho.

Sarah Palin's Mother : Sarah "Sally" (nee Sheeran) Heath
Born : 1941 in Wisconsin
Parents : Clement J. Sheeran and Helen Louise Gower

Sally Heath serves as the practical one in her relationship with her adventure seeking husband. Sally was one of six children, including her brother Patrick Sheeran who passed away in 1992. Sally graduated from Columbia High School in 1958, that was changed to Richland High School in later years.

Sally Heath's ancestry :
Clement J. Sheeran (father) - born Aug 30, 1907 in Washington and died May 12, 1992 in Washington.

Helen Louise GOWER (mother) - born January 2, 1910 in Wisconsin and died Sept 12, 1985 in Washington.

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The Husband : Todd Mitchell Palin

Born :September 1964 in Dillingham, Alaska
Parents : Jim Palin and Blanche (nee Kallstrom) Palin

Todd Palin grew up in Alaska with a family combining native Yup 'ik Eskimo and Swedish heritage. His maternal grandmother, Helena "Lena" Andree is a well respected elder in the Curyung tribe.

After graduating from Wasilla High school in , he tried college, but found a solid career as a oil field supervisor with BP Oil in the North Slope oil fields of Alaska. During the summer months, Todd Palin works as a commercial fisherman for the family fishery business.

In his free time, Todd Palin trains for the Iron Dog race, of which he is a four time defending champion since 2003. The Iron Dog race extends 2000 miles across the Alaskan terrain driving snowmobiles at speeds reaching 100 mph with a partner for a duration of 6 to 7 days. Winning this race rockets Todd Palin as a hero in the eyes of Alaskans.Todd Palin's Father : Jim Palin

Todd Palin's father is of English descent. He was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. In the 1960s, he moved to Alaska for a career with a Utility company.

Todd Palin's Mother : Blanche (nee Kallstrom) Palin

Todd Palin's mother is a blue-eyed blond with Swedish ancestry on her father's side. Her mother, Helena Andree is 1/2 Yup 'ik Eskimo and a highly esteemed elder the Curyung tribe. Blanche worked as the secretary to Jim Thomas of the Alaskan Federation of Natives, the largest group in Alaska lobbying for issues affecting the lives of Native Alaskans.

Interesting Facts About The Sarah and Todd Palin Family

1. As Sarah Heath, she won the Wassilla Beauty Pageant playing the flute as her talent.

2. Sarah Palin vetoed her first bill that happened to block gays and lesbians from receive health care and other benefits as domestic partners. This is an unusual statement made by a Republican govenor.

3. The Palin's hometown of Wassilla, Alaska counted 400 people when her family moved there when Sarah was five, but today it has grown to a whopping 7000 people.

The Rest of the Palin Family

The family makes their home in the town of Wassilla, Alaska. Now that Sarah Palin is a Vice Presidential nominee, many critics and mothers of America ask how she can do it all. One thing is certain, her husband Todd Palin plans to take a more active role as a stay at home dad.

Basically the extended family serves a very important part of the lives of this popular family, while the matriarch tries to make improvements in the lives of families across America.

Track CJ Palin - Born April 20, 1989

Track Palin is an All-Alaska state hockey player, who also played part of his senior year in Michigan. On September 11, 2007, Track enlisted in the United States Army. After serving his time in boot camp in , he is scheduled to be shipped off to serve a term in Iraq. His parents named him after the sport of Track and Field.

Bristol Palin - Born 1990

Bristol is the eldest daughter of Sarah and Todd Palin. Almost immediately after her mother's announcement as the presumptive republican vice presidential nomination, her mother informed the national she is pregnant. The father of her child and her future husband is Levi Johnson. Bristol is named after Bristol Bay, a beloved fishing spot.

Willow Palin - April 1994

Willow Palin is named after the Alaska state bird, the willow ptarmigan.

Piper Indy - Born in 2001

Piper Indy's name is a tribute to the Piper Cub that her father flies and the Polaris Indy that her father drove to win his first of four victories in the Iron Dog Snowmachine race.

Trig Paxson Van Palin - Born on April 18, 2008

Trig Palin is the youngest son and child to Todd and Sarah Palin. Born one month prematurely, he also has Down Syndrome. Trig is named after his great uncle, a Bristol Bay Fisherman.

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