The Scots-Irish and How to Research Them (Ancestral Findings)

Published: Wed, 02/08/17

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 Vol. 22, No. 6 — February 8, 2017

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The Scots-Irish and How to Research Them
The Scots-Irish and How to Research Them
The Scots-Irish (formerly referred to as Scotch-Irish) are a unique group of American settlers from Presbyterian congregations in Ulster, Ireland. A smaller number came from other Irish counties, but the vast majority were from Ulster. These settlers came to America from Ireland in the 1700’s and 1800’s. More than 35 million Americans today have some Scots-Irish descent, as the numbers of earlier immigrants were numerous; this equals about twelve percent of the American public today. Chances are pretty high that you may have Scots-Irish descent in one or more of your family lines if your ancestors have a long history in America...
 
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