As a lover of history and geography it has been a grand adventure to not only research and find my ancestors, and some current distant cousins, but also to learn more about the history of America during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina areas have become a new favorite historical and geographical study to me because my ancestors began their journey west from these areas.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Scots-Irish Ancestors
With names like McLelland, McAlister, McClurken, Ballaugh, Carmichael and McNutt it seems as if our family has our fair share of Irish and/or Scottish blood. Other surnames in our family that have reportedly been from Ireland or Scotland are: Bailey, Boyd, Brice, and Dargan.
Scots-Irish history tells us that many Scots crossed over the narrow channel and move to Northern Ireland. Ulster Scots is another term used for these Scots families that emigrated to Ireland.
Scots-Irish history tells us that many Scots crossed over the narrow channel and move to Northern Ireland. Ulster Scots is another term used for these Scots families that emigrated to Ireland.
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