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Genealogy - Scotch-Irish Migration to South Carolina, 1772 (Rev. William Martin And His Five Shiploads Of Settlers)

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Book Synopsis: In 1772, Ireland was still under the feudal system, where wealthy barons owned all the land and tenant farmers had to pay them rent. The Reverend William Martin spoke about this. Members of his church had been reduced to poverty because of the need to pay these excessive rents. He therefore proposed that they pool their resources, charter ships and sail to South Carolina where free land was available. Originally, just a few planned to go. But, as word spread, huge numbers joined the group. It eventually came to 467 families, or five boatloads. This book provides the history of these voyages, the names of the passengers, and documents the land they received and the places where they ultimately settled in South Carolina. The ancestors of the author were among the more than one thousand passengers who arrived on these five ships. Many of them joined the American Revolution and fought against the British when the Revolutionary War broke out three years later.

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Discover the captivating story of the Scotch-Irish Migration to South Carolina in 1772 with the book "Rev. William Martin And His Five Shiploads Of Settlers." This extraordinary tale takes you back to a time when Ireland was under the oppressive feudal system, where barons controlled all the land and tenant farmers struggled to pay exorbitant rents. Uncover the courageous initiative of Reverend William Martin as he proposed a daring solution for his church members to escape poverty and grasp the promise of free land in South Carolina.

As the idea spread, the number of families eager to embark on this life-changing journey grew rapidly. What started as a few brave souls soon evolved into an awe-inspiring group of 467 families, setting sail on five boats. "Rev. William Martin And His Five Shiploads Of Settlers" takes you on a gripping voyage through time, immersing you in the history of these journeys, revealing the passenger names, documenting the land they acquired, and chronicling the places they eventually settled in South Carolina.

Delve into the rich heritage of the author's ancestors, who were among the over one thousand passengers that arrived on these five remarkable ships. Their grit and determination did not stop at finding a new home; many of them joined the ranks of the American Revolution, fearlessly taking up arms against the British when the Revolutionary War erupted just three years later.

Uncover the forgotten chapters of history and be transported to an era of resilience, bravery, and the pursuit of freedom. The pages of "Rev. William Martin And His Five Shiploads Of Settlers" await your exploration, inviting you to discover the stories of our ancestors who shaped the world we live in today. Are you ready to embark on this remarkable journey?

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